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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.
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CAUTION: Danger of EXPLOSION if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type. ICR20251
WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
20. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product.
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that
the products are in proper operating condition.
21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand
that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combina- (I)
tion should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven _
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid ~
injury from tip-over.
The CAUTION marks shown here are located on the back of your SurroundBar"Speaker System
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such as
candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
d.lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to its normal operation.
e.1f the product has been dropped or. the cabinet has been damaged.
I. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates
a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that
the parts have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Class B Emissions Limits
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Operation
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
11 This device may not cause interference, and
21 This device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Product Disposal
Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may
apply regarding the disposal of this product. For further detailed information,
please contact the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk
Audio Importer/Distributor in your country A listing of Polk Audio Importer/
Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or
by contacting Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215,
USA Phone: [phone]: in California: 1-800-377-7655.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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 instr.uctions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter-
ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer.ence
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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards.
There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should
be particularly aware 01.
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the system is operated.
2 Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water<for example,
near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart. stand, tripod, bracket.
or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart. stand, tripod, bracket.
or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting
of the appliances should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use mounting
accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
11 Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current
line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12 Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliances.
13. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left un·attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines
or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this audio/video product.
17. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
18 Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b.lf liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.1f the product has been exposed to rain or water.
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PLEASE TAKE INVENTORY INSIDE YOUR SURROUNDBAR 6000 IHT CARTON:
Please check to ensure you have everything in your Polk Audio®
SurroundBar®6000 Instant Home Theater'" (IHT) carton. Inside,
you should find:
•Surround
Bar
•Subwoofer
•Remote Control (Battery Included)
•Subwoofer Power Cord
•24V Power Supply
•6' Digital (Optical) Cable
•6' Analog Cable
1/8" (3.5mm)
•Quick Start Guide
•Remote Control Programming Guide
•Owner's Manual
•Online Registration
Card
Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or if your
Polk Audio Surround
Bar 6000 IHT fails to operate, please notify
your dealer immediately.
We recommend keeping your original
carton and packing materials in case you need to ship the unit
in the future.
ABOUT YOUR SURROUNDBAR 6000 IHT
Thank you for choosing the Surround Bar 6000 IHT from
Polk Audio. You're about to discover
how the legendary
Polk Audio sound makes watching TV and movies so much
more exciting. Using asingle bar loudspeaker
and awireless
subwoofer, the Surround
Bar 6000 IHT produces awide
soundstage
and rich, full sound. Polk® Digital Logic'" offers
spectacular performance
and convenience. And there's
even more about the SurroundBar 6000 IHT you'll enjoy:
Less than 2" deep, the SurroundBar's sleek design blends
seamlessly with today's contemporary TV designs.
•3D
Audio-a combination of Polk Audio's proprietary
SDA® and Polk Digital Logic'" technologies-creates arich,
enveloping listening experience far beyond what any built-in
TV speakers can produce.
•Polk Audio's signature sound, warm
and full, with clarity
and detail, turns games, movies and TV into amore exciting
viewing experience.
• Dolby® Digital decoding.
•Energy
Star® certified.
•Powerful wireless subwoofer
can be placed anywhere
in the room within 50' of the SurroundBar.
•Use your
own remote control with the Surround Bar 6000.
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6' Digital (Opticall Cable
6' Analog Cable
Subwoofer Power Cord
24V Power Supply
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FRONT PANEL:
1. Learn-Puts the bar into "learning mode" so
you can program it to respond to commands
from your existing remote control.
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LED-Blue light indicates which Source has
been selected (see Source LED Guide above).
Source 1 LED will light green if Dolby Digital
signal
is being decoded.
3. Power (0 )-Turns on the bar or puts
it
in standby mode.
LED-A light that shines green, orange
or red to indicate operating status.
4. Mute-Mutes and unmutes the sound
coming from the Surround
Bar 6000 IHT,
indicated by green slow flash.
5. Volume Up and Down (-"'/'V)-Adjusts
the volume of the SurroundBar 6000 IHT.
BACK PANEL:
6. Power Switch-Turns the bar on or off,
but you
can leave it on all the time.
7. Power Connection-The bar power supply connects here.
8. Audio Inputs (Source 1, 2 or 3)-Where you connect
your
TV (or other sources) to the SurroundBar 6000.
Use the 6' optical cable (Source 1) provided or 1/8"
analog cable (Source 2or 3) provided
9. SYNC-The SYNC button ensures the subwoofer
and bar are communicating. (See "CONNECTING
THE BAR AND WIRELESS SUBWOOFER" on page 7)
BAR POWER (01 LED
NORMAL OPERATING MODE:
Green
Steady-Power is on; all is well.
Red Steady-The bar is in standby mode.
Green Two Blinks-A remote control or keypad
operation signal is received successfully.
Green
Slow Blinking-System is muted.
Green Fast
Blinking (After pressing volume up
button}-You have reached the maximum volume.
Green Fast
Blinking (At power up)- The bar and
subwoofer have established awireless connection.
LEARNING MODE: (See page 8for instructions.)
Orange
Blinking-The bar is in learning mode
Orange
Steady-The bar is in learning mode
and afunction has been selected.
Green Blinking-The bar has successfully
learned aremote control command.
Red
Blinking-The bar has failed to learn
aremote control command.
Red and Orange Blinking-Learned IR codes
have been successfully erased.
SOURCE LED:
Green Blinking-Dolby Digital source
recognized (Source 1only).
Green Steady-Dolby Digital source received
and is being decoded (Source 1only).
Blue Steady-PCM or analog source received.
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. Power (0 I-Turns on the bar or puts
it
in standby mode.
2.
Mute-Mutes and unmutes the sound
coming from the SurroundBar 6000 IHT
3.
Source 1,2 or 3-Changes which input
source you are listening to.
4. Volume Up and Down ( + / - I-Adjusts
the master volume of the SurroundBar
6000 IHT system.
5. SUB Volume Up and Down (+ / - I
Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.
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SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
1. Power Switch-Turns the wireless subwoofer on
or off, but you can leave it on all the time if you wish.
2.
Power Connection-The subwoofer power
cord connects here.
THE STATUS LIGHT ON THE WIRELESS
SUBWOOFER INDICATES THE FOLLOWING:
When light shines green:
a. Green Steady-The bar and subwoofer are connected.
b. Green
Slow Blinking-The subwoofer is searching
for the
bar.
c. Green Fast Blinking-The subwoofer is in the
process
of connecting with the bar.
When light shines red:
a. Red Steady-The subwoofer is in standby mode.
b. Red
Blinking-The subwoofer is in protection mode.
Specifications
System Power
Dimensions
SurroundBar
Subwoofer
Weight
SurroundBar
Subwoofer
Power Requirements
SurroundBar
Subwoofer
Model
Remote Battery
280 Watts
33/4" H x
35" W x 1 31/32" D
(9.53cm x89cm x5cm)
11" H x 10 1/4" W x 12" D
(27.94cm x26.04cm x30,48cm)
4.7
Ibs (2.13 kg)
10.6 Ibs (4.81 kg)
24V, 2.5 A
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SurroundBar 6000 Instant Home Theater
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Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-5:30PM EST
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Shelf mounted bar sits in front of TV
Wall mounted bar
Note: If you wall mount your SurroundBar, ensure that your wall
anchors secure properly into the wall
and that they can bear the
weight of the SurroundBar. which
is 4.7 Ibs (2.13 kg).
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WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR BAR
FOR THE BEST
SOUND
It's easy. The bar comes with rubber feet already attached,
so it will sit securely on any flat surface. Just center the bar
under your
TV screen. If your TV is housed in amedia center,
you
can place the bar above the TV.
If your TV is wall mounted, the bar can mount right beneath
it. The bar
has built-in keyhole slots that make it easy.
Note: The rubber feet are detachable and may be removed
entirely (for wall-mounting the
bar) or moved along the bottom
surface of the
bar, depending upon your installation.
WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER
FOR THE BEST
SOUND
Your wireless subwoofer is really easy to place and can
go just about anywhere in the room. Plus you don't have
to worry about connecting wires, because the only wire
you have to plug
in is the power cord. And that's it.
Here's alittle trick: If you place
your subwoofer
in acorner of
your room, it will reinforce the
subwoofer's output. making it
sound louder.
Overall Dimensions
1. 33/4" H(9.53cm)
2. 35" W(88.9cm)
Keyhole Slots
3. 25" W(63,5cm)
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HOW TO CONNECT YOUR BAR
This is really easy too. You likely have many sources for your
audio signal: your
TV. your DVD player, or acable/satellite box.
The
bar is able to accept audio from up to three different sources.
The simplest approach
is to connect the optical audio output of
your
TV to the optical input on the back of the bar. This method
will provide the highest quality audio regardless of whether you
are watching TV or watching your favorite DVD.
If your TV does not have an optical output, you can use the optical
output from your
DVD player or your cable/satellite box to connect
to the optical input on the
bar. Then simply use the other bar
inputs for your other audio sources.
SurroundBar 6000
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CONNECTING THE BAR AND WIRELESS SUBWOOFER
The SurroundBar 6000 bar and wireless subwoofer come
from the factory preset to work together. If the wireless
subwoofer stops receiving
an audio signal, follow these
instructions to re-establish the connection.
1. Turn off the subwoofer's AC Mains switch.
2. Press and hold the SYNC button on the back
of the bar for three
(3) seconds.
3. The LED on the back of the bar will blink,
indicating that the bar and the subwoofer
are ready to be connected.
4. Turn on the subwoofer's AC Mains switch. When
the subwoofer
LED turns solid green the bar
and subwoofer
are connected and ready to use.
HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SUBWOOFER
Your subwoofer receives awireless audio signal from the bar,
so all you need to do is plug in the power cord and make
sure the main power switch
is ON.
TV or Cable/Sat Box
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OPTICAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
Note: If necessary remove
the protective
cap prior
to inserting cable.
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HOW TO OPTIMIZE THE SOUND
WHEN TV SPEAKERS ARE ON
You should hear sound from the bar. If you don't, turn up
the volume on the bar using its volume control buttons.
If your
bar is connected to your TV, there's avery good chance
your
TV speakers are also playing. It's impossible to give specific
instructions
on how to turn off the speakers for every TV, but
here's away to do it that covers many of the
TVs out there.
1. On your TV remote control, find a "menu" or "setup" button.
2. Press this button. You should see an on-screen menu.
3. Next, look for an option to control audio functions
and select it.
The setting to turn
off your TV's internal speakers should be here.
If you can't turn off your TV internal speakers, don't worry.
Your SurroundBar 6000 IHT will make your TV sound much
better.
To enjoy the best performance from your bar, you'll
want it to play louder than your TV. Use the following steps
to adjust the volume balance between your
TV and the bar:
1. If necessary, program your bar to respond to the volume
up
and down control commands of your TV remote.
(See "HOW TO SETUP AREMOTE CONTROL FOR
YOUR SURROUNDBAR 6000 IHT" on this page.)
2. Turn your TV volume all the way down using the control
buttons
on your TV.
3. Then, using the volume keys on your bar, set the volume
to anormal listening level
(do not use the remote control).
After you make these adjustments, your Surround Bar 6000 IHT
should always be louder than your TV speakers. Then use the
TV remote control to adjust the volume as you normally do.
FINE TUNING YOUR SUBWOOFER VOLUME LEVEL
The next thing you'll want to do is adjust the subwoofer
to blend with your
bar. This will ensure the system produces
the best sound.
To set the subwoofer's volume, playa variety of source material-
some music, amovie sound track with great special effects,
amovie chapter or apart of aconcert
in which people are
speaking. Adjust the volume until what you hear sounds
natural to you in your normal viewing location.
HOW TO SET UP AREMOTE CONTROL
FOR YOUR SURROUNDBAR 6000 IHT
Programming Instructions: Your SurroundBar 6000 IHT
is currently programmed to respond to the remote control
that
is included with the product. However, we strongly
recommend that you program the SurroundBar 6000 IHT
to also respond to your existing remote control using the
steps illustrated below thereby enabling you to operate
all of your components using asingle remote control.
Example: To teach your bar the "Volume Up"
command of your remote control:
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1. Press and hold "LEARN" on the bar until
the
LED blinks orange.
2. Press "Volume Up" (/'..). LED stops blinking
and remains steady orange.
3. While holding your TV's remote within 1-2 feet of the
bar, quickly tap the "Volume Up" button on your remote.
With each tap the status
LED should flash briefly. The
status LED will blink green for about 5seconds when
programming is completed successfully.
Repeat steps
1-3 to program "Volume Down" (V'), Source,
Mute and Power buttons (0).
Note: If your bar fails to learn certain IR remote codes, then the
power
LED will blink red. Try erasing any previously programmed
codes (see below)
and carefully repeat steps 1-3 above.
Code Erasing Procedure: If you have programmed your
Surround
Bar 6000 to respond to aremote control and you no
longer want it to do so, then you can erase the codes by pressing
the LEARN key for about
two seconds while the unit is in standby
mode (power LED is red). You'll know that previously learned
codes have been successfully erased when the power LED
blinks orange twice.
NOTE: This procedure removes ALL of your bar's remote control
programming. If you only need to change the programming for
some of the bar buttons, follow the three steps in the sequence
previously described to redo any previous programming.
The Surround
Bar 6000 will continue to respond
to the provided credit card remote control.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The bar does not power on.
•Ensure you have plugged the power supply
into alive wall outlet.
•Ensure that
all components of the power
supply are connected properly.
•Ensure the power supply
is properly connected
to the bar power input.
•Ensure the rear panel power switch
is in the "ON" position.
The subwoofer does not power on.
•Ensure the subwoofer is plugged into alive wall outlet.
•Ensure the rear panel power switch is in the "ON" position.
No sound from the bar.
•Check that the TV or cable box is providing asignal.
If necessary, check using
an alternate source.
•Check that the bar is receiving power and is turned on.
• Turn up the volume of the bar.
•Check the input cables to make sure they
are connected securely.
• Turn up the volume of your television or cable box.
•Check mute status: Is the bar status light slowly blinking
green? If
so, press the MUTE button on the bar.
No sound from the subwoofer.
•See section "Subwoofer does not power on."
•
Turn up the subwoofer volume using the remote control.
•
Is the subwoofer status indicator blinking green? If so,
the bar and subwoofer's wireless connection has been
lost.
Turn off both the bar and subwoofer. Then turn them
back on to re-establish communication. If this does not
fix the issue, refer to the section "CONNECTING THE
BAR AND WIRELESS SUBWOOFER," on page 7.
The sound coming from the bar is distorted.
• Try turning down the volume of your audio
source, if possible.
•Audio processing (see FAQ's on page
10)-
there may be audio processing occurring prior
to reaching the bar. Disable this processing.
The included remote control won't work.
•Ensure the battery's protective plastic tab
has been removed.
•Replace the battery (CR2025)
Bass output is not loud enough.
• Turn up the subwoofer's volume using the remote control.
•
Place the subwoofer closer to acorner of the room.
•Move subwoofer closer to viewing location within the room.
The bar won't learn my remote control commands.
•Carefully follow the programming instructions
on the previous page of this manual.
•Hold the remote steady
and 1-2 feet
from the front of the bar.
•Quickly "tap" the button on your existing
remote until the status
LED blinks green.
Note: The bar learns almost alliR commands,
but some
IR protocols cannot be programmed.
The volume of my television speakers gets louder
than
my SurroundBar 6000 system over time.
• Turn off your TV speakers per the instructions
on page 8 of this manual.
•When the remote control volume button
is held down,
your television may change volume levels faster than
the
bar. Use the buttons on the bar to adjust the volume
of the bar
to the correct balance with the TV speakers.
The subwoofer's output is intermittent,
or sounds weak or
is distorted.
•The wireless subwoofer could be too far away
from the bar to receive asufficiently strong signal.
Try moving the subwoofer closer.
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FAQ'S (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
My TV does not have an optical output.
How do Iconnect my audio?
You have several options for connecting your audio:
•Use the optical output
of your cable/satellite box and connect
directly to the SurroundBar 6000 using the optical cable.
•Use the headphone output
of your TV and connect directly
to the SurroundBar 6000 using a3.5mm stereo analog cable.
•Use the
RCA audio outputs (white/red pair) on your TV
(or other source) and connect directly to the Surround Bar
6000 using a3.5mm to Stereo RCA analog adapter.
What if
my provided optical cable is too short?
•We did our best to provide acable of adequate length;
however, there might
be a few setup instances in which
the cable may be too short. If that
is your situation,
your local electronics store will have cables that
meet your required length.
My audio sounds strange and distorted.
•
Your Surround Bar 6000 requires aclean, unaltered stereo
or Dolby Digital signal for proper audio performance. If the
sound from your Surround
Bar 6000 is strange or distorted,
then check the audio menus of whatever source(s)
are
connected to your Surround Bar 6000 and make sure
any audio processing is turned off.
Why can't Isuccessfully program
the SurroundBar 6000
to respond
to my remote control?
•There
are many remote control formats, and we have done
our best to make the Surround
Bar 6000 compatible with the
most popular brands. However, there
are likely some cases
in which the bar will not be able to learn your remote codes.
In this case, please use the remote control provided with
the Surround Bar 6000 product or try adifferent universal
remote control.
Note:
RF only remotes will not work with this system.
How do Icontrol the Surround Bar 6000?
There
are three ways to control your Surround Bar 6000:
•Use the touch-sensitive buttons
on the front of the bar.
•Use the provided remote control.
•Program the SurroundBar 6000 to respond to your existing
remote (see included instructions).
My Surround Bar 6000 was responding to commands,
but
now it isn't. What should I do?
• In this rare event, simply turn off the power (switch located
on the back of the bar), wait a few seconds, and then turn
the power back
on. This should restore control.
How do Ierase previously learned remote
control commands?
•If you have programmed your Surround
Bar 6000 to respond
to aremote control
and you no longer want it to do so, then
you
can erase the codes by pressing the LEARN key for about
two seconds while the unit is in standby mode (power LED
is red). The SurroundBar 6000 will continue to respond
to the provided credit card remote control.
Can Iadjust
the subwoofer level control from the bar
keypad if Icannot locate
the provided remote control?
•
Yes. You can control the subwoofer volume from the
bar keypad by tapping the LEARN key prior to using the
volume buttons. When the power
LED shines orange,
the volume keys (
/'../'V) control the subwoofer volume.
Tap the LEARN key again when you are done with
the adjustment.
To contact Customer Service/Technical Support:
•If you have aquestion or comment, please feel free to
call
us or email us. In North America and Canada, call Polk Audio
Customer Service: 800-377-7655 (M-F 9-5:30
EST) or via email
[email protected]. Outside the
US, call 410-358-3600.
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A Note Regarding Wireless Performance:
Like all wireless devices. your SurroundBar 6000 IHT may be susceptible
to RF interference from such sources as microwave ovens. WiFi computer
systems. video game systems. cordless telephones. blue tooth systems. baby
monitors and other devices.
In particular. any devices operating in the 2.4GHz
band may cause intermittent wireless connections between the SurroundBar
6000 speaker and the subwoofer. It is also possible that your SurroundBar 6000
IHT System may affect other wireless systems. For the
most part. you can avoid
wireless performance problems by physically separating these devices from
WARNING: LISTEN CAREFULLY
your SurroundBar 6000 IHT System. Maintaining adistance of several feet
or more between your SurroundBar 6000 IHT speaker and any wireless device
should prevent any mutual interference effects. If you do notice any subwoofer
signal dropouts take care to identify the root cause (most commonly having
other wireless devices too close) and resolve accordingly. Any interference
effects from amicrowave oven will cease once the oven stops operating
and may be resolved
on along-term basis by increasing the physical distance
between your SurroundBar 6000 IHT System and the microwave oven.
Polk Audio loudspeakers and subwoofers are capable of playing at extremelv high volume levels, which could cause seriOUS
or permanent hearing damage Polk AudiO, Inc accepts no liability 'or heanng loss. bodily Inlury or property damage resultmg
'rom the misuse of Its products
Keep these guidelines in mind and always use your own good judgment when controlling volume:
• You should limit prolonged exposure to volumes tho' exceed 85 decibelsldBI.
Refer to the Occupo'ional Heolth ond Sofely Administration IOSHA) guidelines at·
www.osho.gov/dts/osta/otm/nolse/standards_more.html.
Polk Audio is aDEI Holdings. Inc Company. Polk Audio. Polk.
The Speaker Speicalists. SDA and SurroundBar are registered
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of Polk Audio. Inc.
Instant Home Theater and Polk Digital Logic are trademarks
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to any other party. Polk Audio, Inc, warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUD-
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Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 131 years
from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer Furthermore, Polk
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COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one III year from the date of original retail purchase from a
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92081. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the
risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you.
If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit
was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio
or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at no additional
charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio.
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voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not
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workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above.
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out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc., or a Polk Audio Authorized
Dealer, has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some
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SurroundBAR®6000
Instant Home Theater™
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Contents •Contenus •Contenido
TV
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..
SurroundBar 6000
o 33/4" H(9.53em)
.. 35" W(88.gem)
Keyhole Slots
Fentes en trou de serrure
Rar uras en forma de OJO de eerradura
o25" W(63.5em)
Wall Mount • Support Mural • Montaje En La Pared
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Note:
This side should face the wall.
AUDIO
OUTPUT
Note: If necessary remove cap
prior to inserting cable.
Nota:
Si es necesario, quite la tapa
antes de insertar el cable.
Note:
Vous devez retirer Ie capuchon
avant d'inserer les cables.
1 ' S~E ~roc 0
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For a more comprehensive explanation and a full listing of hookup and
setup options, consult your owner's manual which can be found online
at www.polkaudio.com.
Pour des explications plus detaillees et une liste complete des options
de connexion et d'installation, consultez Ie manuel d'utilisation disponible
en Iigne i1: www.polkaudio.com.
Para ver una explicacion mas extensa yuna lista completa de opciones
de cableado yconfiguracion.
consulte el manual del propietario que
se encuentra en linea en
www.polkaudio.com
Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 ET, USA & Canada only)
or
via email [email protected]. (Worldwide: 1-410-358-3600). To learn more
about the
Polk Audio SurroundBar® 6000 Instant Home Theater'· and other
Polk Audio products,
go to www.polkaudio.com.
Service a
la Clientele Polk Audio: 1-800·377-7655 (Iun. au ven., 9-18 HE,
E.-U. et Canada seulement. International: 1-410-358-3600) ou par courriel
[email protected].
Pour plus d'information sur Ie Polk Audio SurroundBar 6000
Instant Home Theater~ et autres produits Polk Audio, Vlsltez. www.polkaudio.com. HBP1938

English
How to program the SurroundBa,.e6000 Instant
Home Theater-to work with your existing remote:
(Example shown is for ·Volume Up· cantraLl
Important Note: If adjusting your TVs volume also adjusts the
volume of your Surround Bar 6000, then following the instruCiions
below is not necessary. Your remote will control the SurroundBar 6000
withoUi programming.
Programming Instructions: Your SurroundBar 6000 is currently programmed
to respond to the remote control that is included with the product. However,
we strongly recommend that you program the SurroundBar 6000 to also
respond
to your existing remote control using the steps illustrated below
thereby enabling you to operate everything using a single remote.
o
Press and hold -LEARN-
on the Surround Bar 6000
until the LED blinks orange.
LED
Press ·Volume Upw I"').
LEO turns orange.
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While holding your TV's remote
within '-2 feet of the bar, Quickly
tap the ·Volume Upw I"') bunon.
With each tap the status LED should
flash briefly. The status LED should
blink green labout once per second)
when programming is completed.
Repeat steps '-3 to program Volume Down IvI, Source.
Mute and Power buttons 101.
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