Polk Audio Omni A1 User manual

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System Requirements
To connect your Omni product to your Wi-Fi®network, you will need:
• A Wireless Network connected
to the internet with an 802.11 g
router or better*.
• An Android device with version 2.2 operating system or greater
or
an iOS device with version 6.0 operating system or greater.
• The password for your wireless network
(if required).
*For optimal streaming performance, or when streaming to multiple
speakers, we recommend using an 802. 11 n router or newer.
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Wi-Fi Setup
I . Download the free Polk Omni App.
2. Plug
in your Omni product.
• The Wi-Fi LED on the
back
of the product will blink, then
pulse slowly. (Figure I).
3. Launch the Polk Omni App.
• Follow the instructions
in the
app to connect
to your network.
• A solid Wi-Fi LED means your product
has successfully connected. Enjoy.
Note: If you have trouble connecting to your
network, move the amplifier near your router,
then relocate it when setup
is complete. Also,
if the Wi-Fi LED
is not pulsing slowly, press and
hold the Wi-Fi SETUP Button (for eight seconds),
until you hear the second beep (Figure
2).
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found online at www.polkaudio.com
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Wi-Fi LED
Press Wi-Fi
SETUP Button
on ba
ck pan el
for 8 se co nds
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Play Your Music
From the main menu on the Polk Omni App, you can listen to:
• Online services -
stream the most popular online music services.
• Internet Radio -
enjoy free music from around the world
in
virtually
any genre.
• Your personal music
library-
play music from your phone,
tablet or computer;
it
never sounded better.
Omni
A1
Back
Panel
1.
Speaker
Out-right
and left channel hookups
2.
Wi-Fi Setup Button
-to
connect wirelessly to your Wi-Fi network
3.
OPT
In-digital
connection from
TV
4.
Sub
Out-wired
connection to subwoofer
5.
Phono
In-wired
connection for turntable
6.
USB-for
firmware updates only
7.
AUX
In
-wired
connection from portable device
8.
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Polk Omni Utility App
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For access
to extended functionality, including Product
Firmware Updates, Source Selection and
EO settings
(A I Amp and PI Adapter only), download the free Polk
Omni Utility App from the
App Store or Google Play Store.
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Technical Assistance
Thank you for your Polk purchase.
If
you have a question
or
comment,
please feel free
to
call us
or
email us.
In
North America, call Polk
Customer Service 800-377-7655
(M
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F,
9:00
AM-5
:30 PM
EST)
or via
email [email protected]. Outside the US, call +
1-410-358-3600.
Contact Us Directly
Polk
5601 Metro Drive Baltimore, MD 21215
800-377-7655 I
www
.polkaudio.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION ADDENDUM

The following Safety Instructions have been updated to reflect a
design change to the Omni
A1
power cord:
English Instruction #12:
This equipment must be supplied frorn a power system providing a PROTECTIVE
EARTH Connection and having a neutral connection, which can be reliable identified.
Instruction
en
Fran9ais #12:
Cet equipement doit etre fourni apartir d'un systeme d'alimentation fournissant une
connexion terre de protection et ayant une connexion neutre, qui peut etre identifie
de
fa<;on
fiable.
The following WARNING
is
in
addition to the
WARNINGS on pages 4 and
8:
English Warning Page
4:
WARNING: This apparatus employs Class 1 construction. The mains socket outlet
uses a protective ground connection.
Avertissement Fran9aise Page
8:
AVERTISSEMENT: ce dispositif est conforme aux normes de construction de classe
1.
La
prise secteur est munie d'une connexion de mise a
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Important Product Information

Safety Precautions
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is
subject to the following
two
conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Federal Communications
Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class 8 digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits
are
designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference
in
a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used
in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there
is
no guarantee that interference will not occur
in
a
particular installation.
If
this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
(1)
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
(2)
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
(3)
Connect the equipment into
an
outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver
is
connected.
(4)
Consult the dealer or
an
experienced
radionv
technician for help.
RF
Exposure Warning
This equipment must be installed and operated
in
accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s)
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
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separation distance of at least 20 em from
all
persons and
must not be co-located or operating
in
conjunction with
any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers
must be provide with antenna installation instructions and
transmitter operating conditions for satisfying
RF
exposure
compliance.
Canada, Industry Canada
(IC)
Notices
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s).
(1)
this device may not cause interference, and
(2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Radio Frequency
(RF)
Exposure Information
The radiated output power of the Wireless Device
is
below
the Industry Canada
(IC)
radio frequency exposure limits.
The Wireless Device should be used
in
such a manner
such that the potential for human contact during normal
operation
is
minimized.
This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant
with the
IC
RF
Exposure limits under mobile exposure
conditions. (antennas are greater than 20cm from a
person's body).
2.412-2.472GHz
Band
This device operates
in
the
2.412-2.472GHz
range.
5.15-5.25GHz Band
This device operates
in
the 5.150-5.250GHz range.
Master Equipment:
The availability of some specific channels and
I
or
operational frequency bands are country dependent and
are firmware programmed at factory to match the intended
destination. The firmware setting
is
not accessible by the
end
user.
This device
is
Master equipment, the transmission
is
disabled
in
the 5600-5650MHz band.

Slave Equipment:
This device
is
slave equipment, the device
is
not radar
detection and not ad-hoc operation
in
the DFS band.
Important Safety Instructions
1
. Read these instructions.
2.
Keep these instructions.
3. Heed
all
warnings.
4.
Follow
all
instructions.
5.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.
Clean only with dry cloth.
7.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install
in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8.
Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding plug. A polarized plug has
two
blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding plug has
two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong
is
provided for your safety.
If
the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
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. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords
beyond their rated capacity as this can cause electric
shock
or
fire.
12. This equipment is a Class
II
or double
[gJ
insulated electrical appliance.
It
has D
been designed
in
such a way that it
does not require a safety connection
to
electrical earth. (for wireless subwoofer unit).
13. Correct Disposal of this product. This
:a
marking indicates that this product
should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the -
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
EU.
To
prevent possible harm
to
the
environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly
to
promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To
return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product
for environmental safe recycling.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket,
or
table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart or rack
is
used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer
all
servicing
to
qualified personnel. Servicing
is
required when the apparatus
has been damaged
in
any
way,
such
as
when power
supply cord or plug
is
damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or
apparatus has been exposed
to
rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The equipment shall be used at maximum
35 degree C ambient temperature
Do not open the equipment to reduce the risk of
electrical shock. For safety reasons it
is
only allow to
the opened by qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
To
reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock,
do
not expose this apparatus
to
rain
or moisture. And the apparatus shall not be
exposed
to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
The AC inlet
is
used as the disconnect device
and shall remain readily operable.
The product shall be used on open bench.
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23. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
A
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage w1thin the pr~uct' s enclosure
that may be of suffic1ent magmtude to constitute a nsk of
electric shock to persons
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The. exclama. tion po. in. t w. '.thm an .equil.ateral t.riangle is mtended
to alert the user to the presence of 1mportant operatmg and
mamtenance (serv1cmg) 1nstruct1ons 1n the literature
accompanymg the appl1ance.
WARNING: Please refer to the information on exterior
bottom enclosure for electrical and Safety information
before installing or operating the apparatus.
WARNING: The mains plug is used as disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
EU Compliance Information
Eligible to bear the CE mark; Conforms to European Union
LowVoltage Directive 2006/95/EC; European Union EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC; European Union Restriction
of
Hazardous Substances Recast
(RoHS2) Directive 2011 /65/EC; European Union
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC; European Union
Eco-Design Directive
2009/125/EC; European Union Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and Restriction
of Chemicals (REACH)
Directive 2006/121/EC; European Union Radio and
Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TIE) Directive
1999/5/EC.
This product contains batteries that are covered
under the
2006/66/EC European Directive, which cannot
be disposed
of with normal household waste. Please follow
local regulations.
You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of
Conformity by contacting your dealer, distributor, or
Polk's worldwide headquarters. Contact information can
be
found here: www.polkaudio.com
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1- Year Limited Warranty
Polk Audio, LLC ("Polk") warrants to the original retail
purchaser that Polk Audio branded wireless speakers,
including the Omni series (collectively "product"), will be
free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a
period
of (1) one year, under normal use and conditions.
Should this product prove
to be defective in material or
workmanship, Polk will, at its option,
(a) repair the product,
or
(b) replace the product. If the product model is no
longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, or
replaced with an identical model, Polk may, at its sole and
absolute option, replace the unit with a current model
of
equal or greater value.
To obtain warranty service, please visit the Polk Audio
website at www.polkaudio.com.
You may also contact
Polk Audio Customer Service at 1 -800-377-7655 for
instructions on where
to send the product. You will
be required to provide an original receipt or bill
of sale,
identifying you as the original purchaser and identifying the
purchase made through an authorized Polk retailer.
You will
need
to ship the product, prepaid and insured, together
with the proof
of purchase to Polk Audio, 1 Viper Way,
Vista, CA 92081 . Risk of loss or damage in transit shall
be borne by the purchaser. Freight collect shipments will
be refused.
This warranty
is non-transferable and does not apply to
any product that has been modified or used in a manner
contrary
to its intended purpose. This limited warranty is
void if the product has an altered or missing serial number,
or if the product was purchased from someone other than
an authorized dealer. This limited warranty
is void if the
product has been damaged by accident
or unreasonable
use, neglect, improper service or other causes
not arising
out
of defects in material or construction. Product(s) which
are found
to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally
damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty
but may be replaced at the sole and absolute discretion
of Polk. This warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise
transfer the product
to another party. This limited
warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, paint damage,
damage
to other components, parts or premises, or any

consequential damages which may result for any reason.
Polk does not warrant that the product will operate
without interruption or that the product will operate error-
free. Certain external conditions which are out of Polk's
control may affect the overall performance of the product,
including, but not limited to, wireless network configuration,
performance of the wireless network, distances between
product and the wireless network connection and/
or content sources, third party devices, radio and/or
environmental interference with the product.
Polk may offer access to third party content or third party
content providers via the Product. Polk reserves the right
to
alter, change, discontinue or modify access to any third
party content or any third party content provider at any
time, for any reason. Polk disclaims
all warranties and
representations offered by any third party content or third
party content provider.
Polk shall have no obligation to provide any updates or
upgrades to the product, but
in the event that it does, such
updates and upgrades shall be deemed the "product", and
shall be subject to the terms and conditions stated herein.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS
AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY
FROM STATE TO STATE.
ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT
AND THE IMPLIED CONDITION OF SATISFACTORY
QUALITY ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED
BY LAW,
AND POLK NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES
ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR
IT ANY LIABILITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT.
POLK HAS ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ACTS
OF THIRD PARTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
OR CONDITIONS ON AN IMPLIED WARRANTY, SO
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
POLK DOES
NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IMPROPER USE, OR
THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY FOR WHICH POLK MAY BE RESPONSIBLE
SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF
THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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