Polk Audio Signa S3 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Signa S3TM
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Quick Start Guide
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Quick Start Guide
Signa S3
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Connection
Connecting Your Signa S3 to Your TV
Is an HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC” ?
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YES
NO
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Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled
with “ARC” on both the TV and the sound bar.
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ARC
HDMI
TV
OPTICAL
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TV
ARC
HDMI
TV
OPTICAL
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TV
ARC
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OPTICAL
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SPANISH
SÍ
NO
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SÌ
NO
CHINESE
是
没有
Connect the an Optical cable between the TV and sound bar.
Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI port
on the TV and to the “TV ARC” port on the sound bar.
NOTE: HDMI (ARC) and optical supports Dolby 5.1 decoding.
Remote battery installation:
Insert the provided AAA battery.
Connect the sound bar power cord to an AC outlet.
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2.
3.
Thank you for your Polk purchase. If you have a question
or comment, please feel free to call or email us.
Technical Assistance
In North America, call Polk Customer Service at
800-377-POLK(7655) (M–F, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST)
Outside the US, call [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Polk Audio
1 Viper Way
Vista, CA 92081
For more information, visit www.polkaudio.com
In all other countries, please refer to
[e-mail]
What’s in the Box
Sound bar
Remote control
Battery
Sound bar power cord
Subwoofer power cord
Literature
Subwoofer
HDMI cable
Barre de son
Télécommande
Pile
Câble d’alimentation
de la barre de son
Câble HDMI
Cordon d’alimentation
du caisson de basse Documentation
Caisson de basse
Barra de sonido
Control remoto
Pila
Cable de energía de
la barra de sonido
Cable HDMI
Cable de energía
del subwoofer Manual
Subwoofer
Barra sonora
Telecomando
Batteria
Manuale
Subwoofer
Sound bar
Fernbedienung
Batteri
Soundbar-Netzkabel
HDMI Kabel
Subwoofer-Netzkabel Literatur
Subwoofer
电视回音壁音箱
远程控制
电池
电视回音壁音箱电源线
HDMI 电缆
低音炮电源线
印刷资料
低音炮
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Cavo alimentazione
subwoofer
AAA
Quick Start Guide
Cavo HDMI
Cavo alimentazione
barra sonora
AAA
Quick Start Guide
AAA
Quick Start Guide
AAA
Quick Start Guide
AAA
Quick Start Guide
AAA
Quick Start Guide
Spacers
Distanziatori
Espaceurs Abstandshalter
间隔Espaciadores
Optical cable
Cavo ottico
Câble optique Optisches Kabel
Cable óptico
光缆
NOTE: The USB port on the underside of the sound bar is for
maintenance. It is not for standard use.
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Position subwoofer and connect to an AC outlet.
(for best performance place on the same wall as the TV)
TV
NOTE: The Signa S3 sound bar and wireless subwoofer are
preset at the factory to work together. Should your wireless
subwoofer stop receiving an audio signal, follow these
instructions to re-establish the connection:
1. Turn on your sound bar.
2. Press and hold the BAR SYNC button on the back of the
subwoofer for 3 seconds.
3. Simultaneously press and hold Bluetooth and Volume Up
+ buttons on the sound bar for 5 seconds.
The sound bar will search for a connection while the first and
second LEDs on the sound bar will flash intermittently. The
lights will stop flashing when the sound bar and subwoofer
connect. If the sound bar and subwoofer fail to connect, the
first and second LEDs will flash together 5 times. Repeat steps
above to establish a connection.
Turn on your sound bar.
Press the Power On/O button on the sound bar or
remote.
NOTE: Make sure TV internal speakers are off.
Part names and functions
Remote Control
Mute
AUX (Analog)
Bluetooth
Master Volume
Power
Up/Down
TV (HDMI/OPT)
Bass
Up/Down
Night Eect
Music Mode
Voice Adjust Levels
Movie Mode
Muto
AUX (Analog)
Bluetooth
Volume principale
Accensione
Su/Giù
TV (HDMI/OPT)
Bassi
Su/Giù
Eetto notte
Modalità musica
VoiceAdjust Regolazione
Modalità film
Sourdine
AUX (Analog)
Bluetooth
Volume maître
Alimentation
+/-
TV (HDMI/OPT)
Basse
+/-
Eet nocturne
Mode musical
Réglage de VoiceAdjust
Mode cinéma
Mute
AUX (Analog)
Bluetooth
Gesamtlautstärke
Power
(Betriebstaste)
Auf / Ab
TV (HDMI/OPT)
Bass
Auf / Ab
Nachteekt
Musikmodus
Spracheinstellung
Filmmodus
Silenciar
AUX (Analog)
Bluetooth
Volumen maestro
Encendido
Subir/Bajar
TV (HDMI/OPT)
Bajo
Subir/Bajar
Efecto nocturno
Modo música
Niveles VoiceAdjust
Modo película
静音
模拟 (AUX Analog)
主音量
电源
向上/向下
电视 (TV HDMI/OPT)
低音
向上/向下
夜间效果
音乐模式
声音调节水平
电影模式
蓝牙 (Bluetooth)
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4.
5.
Sound Bar Top Panel
Source Volume Down
Volume UpBluetooth®
Power
On/O
Sorgente Volume -
Volume +Bluetooth®
Accensione
Source Volume -
Volume +Bluetooth®
Alimentation
Quelle Lautstärke
Lautstärke hochBluetooth®
Power
An/Aus
Encendido
Fuente Volumen -
volumen +蓝牙
来源 减少音量
增加音量
电源
开启/关闭
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Bluetooth®
Sound Bar Back Panel
电视 (光纤)
Power
TV (Optical)
TV (HDMI ARC)
Alimentation
TV (Optique)
Accensione
TV (Ottico)
Power
TV (Optisch)
Encendido
TV (Óptico)
电源
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AUX
TV (HDMI ARC)
AUX
TV (HDMI ARC)
AUX
TV (HDMI ARC)
AUX
TV (HDMI ARC)
AUX
TV (HDMI ARC)
AUX
RESET button/
Wi-Fi LED ※
※RESET button
Used to reset to the factory default values.
Wi-Fi LED
Solid LED when connected to your Wi-Fi network.
Flashing LED when attempting to connect to your Wi-Fi
network.
Sound Bar LEDs
The Signa S3 has a horizontal row of LED lights that provide
status indications, like source, volume and listening modes.
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OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
SOURCE INDICATORS HDMI (ARC)
Dolby
content
(via HDMI)
Dolby
content
(via Optical)
MODE CHANGE
CHROMECAST
BUILT-IN
OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
模式变更
来源指示器 HDMI (ARC)
Dolby
content
(via HDMI)
Dolby
content
(via Optical)
OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
MODALITÀ
INDICATORI FONTE HDMI (ARC)
Dolby
content
(via HDMI)
Dolby
content
(via Optical)
OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
CHANGEMENT
DE MODE
INDICATEURS
DE SOURCE
HDMI (ARC)
Contenu
Dolby
(via HDMI)
Contenu
Dolby
(via Optical)
OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
MODUS-ÄNDERNUNG
QUELLENANZEIGER HDMI (ARC)
Dolby
Inhalt
(via HDMI)
Dolby
Inhalt
(via Optical)
OPTICAL
AUX
Bluetooth
CAMBIO DE MODO
INDICADORES
DE FUENTE
HDMI (ARC)
Contenido
Dolby
(via HDMI)
Contenido
Dolby
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Optimizing Your Listening Experience
Bass Control
Control Bass
Volume Levels
Easily adjust bass
volume for more or
less impact.
Movie Mode
Enhances audio
reproduction in TV
and movies.
Reduces bass and volume
dynamics while improving
voice intelligibility for
low-volume listening.
Music Mode
Enhances audio whenever
you’re listening to music, or
watching TV or movies that
have music playing in them.
Control Dialogue
Volume Levels
Isolate and adjust the
voice channel level to
reproduce clear, crisp
dialogue.
Controllo
bassi
Controllo bassi
Livelli volume
Regola facilmente
il volume dei bassi
per un impatto
maggiore o minore.
Modalità lm
Migliora la
riproduzione del
suono per TV e lm.
Riduce le dinamiche di bassi
e volume, migliorando la c
omprensione della voce, per
un ascolto a volume basso.
Modalità musica
Migliora l’audio quando
ascolti la musica o guardi
TV o lm che contengono
tracce musicali.
Controllo dialoghi
Livelli volume
Isola e regola il livello di
volume del canale della
voce per riprodurre i
dialoghi in maniera
limpida e chiara.
Réglage de
la basse
Réglage du
volume de la basse
Réglez facilement
le niveau de la bass
e pour un impact
plus ou moins grand.
Mode cinéma
Rehausse le rendu
sonore des lms
et des émissions
télévisées.
Réduit la basse et les
variations de volume tout
en améliorant l’intelligibilité
de la voix lors de l’écoute à
faible volume.
Mode musical
Améliore la qualité sonore
lorsque vous écoutez de
la musique ou que vous
regardez des émissions
télévisées ou des lms qui
comportent de la musique.
Réglage de la voix
Réglage du volume des
dialogues. Isolez et réglez
le volume de la piste vocale
pour un rendu net et précis
des dialogues.
Basssteuerung
Einstellen des
Basslautstärke-Levels
Einfaches Einstellen
der Basslautstärke
für mehr oder
weniger Bass.
Filmmodus
Verbessert die
Audio-Wiedergabe
in TV und Filmen.
Reduziert Bass- und
Lautstärken-Dynamik
bei gleichzeitiger Verbesserung
der Sprachverständlichkeit bei
geringer Lautstärke.
Musikmodus
Verbessert das Audio,
wann immer Sie Musik hören,
fernsehen oder Filme mit
Musik anschauen.
Nachteekt
Kontrollieren Sie die
Lautstärke des Lautstärkereglers
Isolieren und justieren
Sie den Sprachkanalpegel,
um klaren, scharfen
Dialog wiederzugeben.
Control
de bajos
Controla los niveles
de volumen de bajos
Ajusta fácilmente
los bajos para más
o menos impacto.
Modo película
Mejora la
reproducción de
sonido en TV y
películas.
Reduce el bajo y el volumen
mejorando al mismo tiempo
la inteligibilidad de la voz
para escuchar a bajo volumen.
Modo música
Mejora el sonido cuando
está escuchando música
o viendo el TV o películas
que tiene música en ellas.
Controla los niveles de
volumen de los diálogos
Aísla y ajusta el nivel del
canal de voz para reproducir
diálogos claros y nítidos.
低音控制
控制低音
音量水平
轻松调节低音音量以
获得更多或者更少的
冲击力。
电影模式
增强电视和电影中的
音频再现
在提高低音量聆听的语音可懂
度的同时降低低音和音量力
度。
音乐模式
在您任何时候聆听音乐或者观看
有音乐播放的电视或电影时增强
音频。
控制对话
音量水平
隔离和调节语音通道水
平，再现清晰、清脆的
对话。
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Eet nocturne
Efecto nocturno
Playback
Music Listening
Listening to Music via Chromecast Built-in
【Chromecast Built-in Benefits】
Signa S3 features Chromecast Built-in which lets you easily:
・ Stream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi.
・ Create a whole-home audio experience. Multi-room sync
let’s you play the same song across Chromecast built-in
compatible speakers in your house at the same time.
・ Use Google Assistant on a Google Home speaker to control
music playback on the Signa S3 using voice commands.
【Chromecast Built-in Setup】
1. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app
instructions to connect the Polk Signa S3 to your Wi-Fi.
2. For more detailed setup information about Google Home
and Chromecast Built-in for audio, visit: https://support.
google.com/googlehome and https://support.google.com/
chromecastbuiltin
3. When streaming from a Chromecast-enabled app, a white
light will appear on the sound bar.
How to Set Up Bluetooth
1. To enable Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on
the sound bar or remote control. A blue LED will pulse on
the sound bar.
2. Go to the Bluetooth devices section on your phone, tablet
or computer and select “Signa S3”. The LED is solid blue
when Bluetooth is connected.
NOTE: To take control when another device is connected,
press and hold the Bluetooth button for approximately 3
seconds.
How to hear your TV again: When you are finished using
Bluetooth, press the source button on the sound bar or
remote (TV, AUX).
Quick Start Mode
When set to Quick Start mode, the following two functions are
enabled in standby mode.
【Bluetooth standby function】
When Bluetooth connection is made from a registered
Bluetooth device, this unit turns on automatically.
【Google Cast standby function】
When Google Cast connection is made from a playback
device connected to the same Wi-Fi network as this unit
using Google Home app, this unit turns on automatically.
Press and hold the TV button for approximately 5 seconds to
set the Quick Start Mode function to on/o.
NOTE: Sound Bar LEDs (The default setting is “OFF”).
ON
OFF
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Marche
Arrêt
Activado
Desactivado
Acceso
Spento
Ein
Aus
开
关
Auto standby
When there is no input signal and operation for 15 minutes,
this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Press and hold the Night Eect button for approximately 5
seconds to set the Auto standby function to on/o.
NOTE: Sound Bar LEDs (The default setting is “ON”).
ON
OFF
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Marche
Arrêt
Activado
Desactivado
Acceso
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Aus
开
关
Remote control settings
Using your TV remote to control the volume
The Signa S3 comes pre-configured to respond to volume and
mute commands from the most popular TV remotes including:
Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, and other major brands.*
*All other trademarks, product names, logos, and brands referenced herein are the
property of their respective owners
NOTE: If the Signa S3 remote does not work with your TV,
follow the instructions on next page (“Using the IR
Learning Function”) to get the Signa S3 to learn your
TV remote control commands.
Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to
Control the Signa S3
There are several ways to use your TV, cable, or satellite
remote to control Signa S3.
HDMI CEC CONTROL
If your TV is connected via HDMI and your TV supports CEC
(and it is enabled in the TV settings menu), you can control
the volume and mute functions on Signa S3 from your TV
without any further setup.
PRELOADED IR CODES
If your TV is connected via optical or your TV is connected
via HDMI but your TV does not support CEC, you may be able
control the volume and mute functions on Signa S3 from your
TV without any further setup if your TV is one of supported
brands and was manufactured within the last 5 years. Visit the
Polk web site for details.
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IR LEARNING FUNCTION
If your TV is connected via optical and it is not one of the
more popular brands, you can teach your IR (infrared) remote
to control volume, mute and other functions (such as source
selection or bass volume) on your sound bar.
Using the IR Learning Function
IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12” (30cm) directly in
front of the Signa S3 when pressing their respective buttons
and make sure your remotes have fresh batteries.
12” (30 cm)
Entering IR Learn Mode
Make sure your sound bar is powered on, then press and hold
the Source button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds.
You should now see white lights on the front of the sound bar
moving repeatedly left and right round trip.
1. Select a button on your Signa S3 remote
Press and release the button on the Signa S3 remote that you
want to learn (ex: Volume Up). You will see all white lights
fading in and out together.
2. Select a button on your TV remote
Briefly tap the corresponding button on your TV remote. You
will see white lights counting down from left to right as the
received IR command is processed.
3. Verify the results
・ If you see the white lights fading in and out again, repeat
step 2.
・ If the rightmost LED on the front of the soundbar blinks in
green three times.
→The command was successfully learned.
・ If the rightmost LED on the front of the soundbar blinks in
red three times.
→The command was not learned. Please try again.
4. Learn Another Code
When you see the white lights on the front of the sound bar
moving repeatedly left and right round trip again, you are
ready to select your next function to learn by repeating steps
1-3.
Exiting IR Learn Mode
Press and hold the Source button on the sound bar again
for about 3 seconds. When the rightmost LED on the front of
the soundbar blinks in white three times, release the button.
CLEARING ALL LEARNED IR CODES
Press and hold the Source button on the sound bar for
about 10 seconds. When the all LEDs on the front of the
soundbar blink in purple five times, release the button.
Appendix
BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
The HDMI Control function does not work
・ You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with
the HDMI Control function. In addition, depending on the
connected device or the settings, the HDMI Control function
may not work. In this case, operate the external device
directly.
・ Check that the HDMI Control function setting is enabled on
all devices connected to this unit.
Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device
・ It may be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth
device. See the Owner’s Manual of the Bluetooth device to
enable the Bluetooth function.
・ This device may be paired with another Bluetooth device.
Select this unit from the list of devices displayed on the
screen of the Bluetooth device.
・ Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit.
・ Turn the power of the Bluetooth device off and on again,
and then try again.
・ Only 1 Bluetooth device can be connected at a time.
The sound from a Bluetooth device is cut o.
・ Remove obstructions between the Bluetooth device and this
unit.
・ To prevent electromagnetic interference, locate this unit
away from microwave ovens, wireless LAN devices and
other Bluetooth devices.
・ Pair with the Bluetooth device again.
Resetting factory settings
Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if
operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to
the factory default values. Make settings again.
1. Press thePower On/O button to turn on power to the
unit.
2. Press and hold the back panel’s RESET button for at least 5
seconds.
・ The back panel’s Wi-Fi reset LED blinks 3 times in white.
・ All the Front LEDs blink simultaneously 3 times in red.
3. Signa S3 automatically restarts in a factory default values.
All the Front LEDs blink until the settings are reset to the
factory default values.
Specifications
Sound bar Subwoofer
Power supply: AC 100 - 230 V, 50/60Hz AC 100 - 230 V, 50/60Hz
Operating temperature: 5°C - 35°C 5°C - 35°C
Power consumption: 40 W 40 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.3 W 0.26 W
Power consumption in Bluetooth standby: 1.6 W 1.1 W
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Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 15Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 15 2019/12/06 11:57:152019/12/06 11:57:15

16
Dummy
Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 16Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 16 2019/12/06 11:57:152019/12/06 11:57:15

17
Dummy
Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 17Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 17 2019/12/06 11:57:152019/12/06 11:57:15

18
Dummy
Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 18Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 18 2019/12/06 11:57:152019/12/06 11:57:15

19
Dummy
Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 19Polk SignaS3_QSG_Tentative_191206.indd 19 2019/12/06 11:57:152019/12/06 11:57:15