Polk Mono MagniFi Max AX SR User manual

MagniFi Max AX SR™
USER MANUAL

Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1
Product Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11
Settings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 18
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 25
Tips and Troubleshooting � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30
Trademark Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 35

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Polk, Polk Audio, Polk MagniFi Max AX, Polk MagniFi Max AX SR, and Polk Voice Adjust are registered trademarks
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Set Up the Sound Bar

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Unpack
1Check that the following items are included in the box.
Literature pack
HDMI cable
Sound bar
power cable
Remote
control
Batteries
Subwoofer Subwoofer
power cable
Sound bar
2x wireless
surrounds power
supplies
2x wireless
surrounds
Wall mount
spacers
Setup
SOUND
SURR
TREBLE
BASS
TV
DELAY
HEIGHT
VOICE
INFO

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For the best listening experience, place the sound bar centered under
your TV and flush with the front edge of your cabinet. If you would
like to mount the sound bar to your wall, follow the instructions in the
included wall-mount template.
2Place the sound bar

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3Connect your TV
1. Look for the HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC” or “eARC”.
IMPORTANT: Only one port on your TV is labeled “ARC” or “eARC”. You must
connect to that specific port or else you will not hear TV audio.
2. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the eARC/ARC port on the TV.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into the eARC/ARC port on the sound bar
4. (Optional): If you’re using a Roku TV™, follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If your TV does not have an HDMI port, you can connect the sound
bar to your TV using an optical cable. However, please note that an optical
connection does not support Roku TV Ready™ or Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®
audio formats.

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Connect power
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5Set up the subwoofer
1. For best performance, place the subwoofer along the same wall as the
TV and as close as possible to the TV. The distance between the sound
bar and the subwoofer should not be more than 30ft (10m), with less
distance preferred.
2. Connect the power cable to the subwoofer and to a wall outlet.
Note: The subwoofer automatically pairs to the sound bar when powered
on, and connection to the sound bar is wireless.
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6Set up the surround speakers
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1. Place the left and right surround speakers as shown in the
illustration above.
2. Connect the power supplies to the surround speakers and to a wall
outlet.
Note: The surrounds automatically pair to the sound bar when powered on,
and connection to the sound bar is wireless.
L
R

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1. Turn the remote to view the back.
2. Open the back cover of the remote by sliding the bottom portion
downward.
3. Insert the two AAA batteries into the remote and replace the cover.
7Set up the remote
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SOUND
SURR
TREBLE
BASS
TV
DELAY
HEIGHT
VOICE
INFO

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8Connect to Wi-Fi® via one of
the three options below
Google Home app setup:
Download the free Google Home
app on your Android or iOS device,
then follow the instructions in the
app to connect the sound bar to
your Wi-Fi network.
Apple AirPlay setup:
1. Press and hold the power button
on the top panel of the sound bar
until you hear a beep and “WI-FI
SETUP” displays on the sound bar.
2. Confirm that your iOS device is
connected to the Wi-Fi network
you want MagniFi Max AX to join.
3. On your iOS device, go to Settings
> Wi-Fi.
4. Scroll down to SETUP NEW AIRPLAY
SPEAKER, and tap MagniFi Max
AX-XXXX.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Connect your sound bar to Wi-Fi® to complete setup and receive important
software updates that will improve performance, enable new features, and
maintain compatibility with your TV.
You can use one of three options to connect to Wi-Fi: the Google Home app,
Amazon Alexa app, or directly from an iOS device.
Amazon Alexa app setup:
Download the free Amazon Alexa
app on your Android or iOS device,
then follow the instructions in the
app to connect the sound bar to
your Wi-Fi network.

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Setup is now complete!
If you do not hear any sound, or you hear
an echo, see “Tips and Troubleshooting”
on page 29.
www.polkaudio.com/MagnifiMaxAX
Watch TV or play a movie and adjust the sound bar
volume and other settings as desired.
You can use the sound bar top panel, the sound bar
remote, or your TV remote to make adjustments to your
listening experience. For more information, see pages
10-33.
Need more help?
Watch the online setup video!

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Product Features

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Remote control features
SOUND
SURR
TREBLE
BASS
TV
DELAY
HEIGHT
VOICE
INFO
Power
Input source select
TV input
Volume and
settings adjust
Bass adjust
Sound
mode select
Mute
Bluetooth input
Voice Adjust®
Audio delay adjust
Treble adjust
Surrounds adjust
Height adjust
Status information
Product Features

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Sound bar features
Top panel
Power Bluetooth Volume
down/up
Input Mute

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Front panel
Status light
Display

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Back panel
HDMI inputs PowerUSB*Optical
Connect
(for pairing
subwoofer/surrounds)
HDMI
eARC/ARC
Subwoofer
status light
Surrounds
status light
Wi-Fi status light
*For basic MP3 music playback (for more information, see page 33)

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Subwoofer features
Status light
Connect button

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Surround speaker features
Power
Status Light
Connect button