Polk Mono Atrium SUB100 User manual

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ATRIUM® SAT300
OUTDOOR SATELL:: F TE
ATRIUM® SUIB100
OUTDOOR SUBWOOFER.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST [email protected]

ENGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 of.
Read
Instructions. All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the system is operated.
Retain Instructions. The safety and
operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
Heed Warnings . All warnings on the
appliances and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions. All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this
product from wall outlets and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen
into the product.
b. If 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.
c. If the product has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
d. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance - this indicates a
need for service.
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.
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.
Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: [phone])

SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION
Polk Audio specifies the recommended
amplification range for each of its passive
(non-amplified) loudspeakers. Typically that
specification will be expressed as a range of
power such as 20-200 Watts (per channel).
It is important to understand what those
numbers mean when choosing a receiver or
amplifier for your Polk Audio loudspeakers.
The lower number indicates the lowest
continuous rated power that will yield
acceptable performance in a typical listening
environment. The higher number indicates
the highest per channel power that should
be used with your Polk Audio speakers.
That number should not be confused with
a "Power Handling" specification and it
does not imply that the speaker will safely
handle that full amount of power on a
long-term basis. We specify a wide range
of power ratings because not all electronics
manufacturers use the same method for
rating power. In fact, high quality lower-rated
amplifiers sound better and play louder than
low quality units with higher power rating.
Automobile horsepower is a good analogy.
Your
car probably has far more horsepower
than it needs for your daily commute and is
likely
capable of going well over 120mph
(190km/hr). Having that extra power is
good for on-ramp acceleration and danger
avoidance (like getting away from brain-
eating zombies) but that doesn't mean
that it is advisable to operate your car on
North American highways at full power and
maximum speed for an extended period
of time. Just ask your local state trooper if
you are in doubt. Similarly, we recommend
using amplifiers and receivers with rated
power above the power handling limits of
our speakers because having extra power
available for short term peaks is conducive
to better sound quality, maximum dynamic
range and effortless high volume output.
But we strongly urge you not to use the full
power of your amplifier or receiver for daily
listening.
Loudspeakers can be damaged when an
amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made
to play at higher listening levels than its
power can clearly produce. Operation at
this level can result in very high levels of
audible distortion originating in the amplifier,
which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your
listening material. If you hear distortion -
turn the volume down or risk damaging your
speakers. You can damage just about any
speaker, regardless of power rating, if you
drive an amplifier to or beyond the point
of distortion.
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].
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If, after following the hookup directions, you
experience difficulty, please double-check
all wire connections. Should you isolate
the problem to the speaker, contact the
authorized Polk Audio dealer where you
made your purchase, or contact Polk Audio
Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9am-
6pm EST, US & Canada only) or via email
[email protected]. Outside the US
& Canada, call [phone]. More
detailed information including audio how-
to articles, FAQs and online manuals are
available on our award-winning website:
www.polkaudio.com/home.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
polkcs@polkaudio . com

INVENTORY LIST
Important Note: If anything is missing or
damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate,
notify Polk Audio Customer Support
Services immediately at 800-377-7655.
Atrium SAT300 Satellite Carton Contents
(1) Atrium SAT300 satellite speaker
(1) Ground stake
(1) Security plate
(1) Pendant cap
(1) Rubber bumper
(1) Eyebolt
(2) Faston connectors
(1) Registration Card
(1) Mounting template
(1) #10 pan head screw
(2) #6 pan head screws
(1) Lock washer
(2) Wire nuts
(1) Atrium SAT300/SUB100 Owner's Manual
Atrium SUB100 Subwoofer Carton Contents
(1) Atrium SUBl00 Subwoofer
(1) Weatherproof aluminum grille
(1) Junction box
(4) Wire nuts
(1) Owner's Manual
Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada : [phone])

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ATRIUM SAT300
PAINTING THE SAT300 LOUDSPEAKER
While the Atrium SAT300 has a color-
impregnated finish that enables it to blend
in with your landscaping and outdoor
furnishings, the cabinet is paintable. Should
you choose to paint your speakers, follow
these instructions:
Before you begin, you will need:
• A spray can of primer paint (Krylon
Sandable Spray Primer #1318).
• A
spray can of the outdoor paint of
your choice.
• A paperclip or thin blade (for removing
the paintable grille).
• Masking tape.
• Paint mask (not included) to cover
un-paintable parts.
PREPARING TO PAINT
1. Separate the parts of the speaker:
Remove the knob, clamp and bracket.
Remove the grille by carefully hooking it
with a bent paper clip or thin blade and
prying it gently away from the cabinet.
2. Carefully mask off the following:
• Driver
• Tweeter
• Terminals
• Threaded Insert
PAINTING THE CABINET, CLAMP, BRACKET
KNOB AND BRACKET
1. Apply two thin coats of primer to the
cabinet, clamp, knob and bracket.
2. When the primer is completely dry, apply
the finish color. Multiple coats may be
required for a consistent look.
3. When the paint is completely dry, remove
the masking material.
4. Try
to keep all handling of freshly painted
parts to a minimum.
PAINTING THE GRILLE
Note: Make sure the grille is removed and
remove the logo badge before painting.
1. Paint the Atrium SAT300 grille using a primer.
2. Using spray paint, spray two thin coats of
finish color. If you're using a compressor
and spray gun, use the finest, most diffuse
setting. Be careful not to fill the holes in the
grille with paint.
3. Paint the logo badge.
4. Replace the logo badge once the paint is
completely dry on the badge and the grille.
5. Carefully fit the grille into its recess so that
it is just resting on the cabinet. Go around
the speaker and push the grille into the
grille notch a little bit at a time. Be gentle;
the grille may be easily bent out of shape
by rough handling.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
[email protected]

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ATRIUM SUB100
PAINTING THE SUB100 SUBWOOFER
While the Atrium SUB100 has a color-
impregnated finish that enables it to blend
in with your landscaping and outdoor
furnishings, the cabinet is paintable. Should
you choose to paint your speakers, follow
these instructions:
Before you begin, you will need :
• A
spray can of primer paint (Krylon
Sandable Spray Primer #1318).
• A
spray can of the outdoor paint of
your choice.
• Masking tape.
• Paint mask (not included) to cover
un-paintable parts.
PREPARING TO PAINT
Carefully mask off the following:
• driver
• eyebolt
• cable
PAINTING THE CABINET
1. Apply two thin coats of primer to
the cabinet.
2. When the primer is completely dry, apply
the finish color. Multiple coats may be
required for a consistent look.
3. When the paint is completely dry, remove
the masking material.
4. Try to keep all handling of freshly painted
parts to a minimum.
Customer Service Hours of Operation : Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
[email protected]

MOUNTING THE ATRIUM SAT300
GROUND MOUNT
To mount the SAT300 into the ground
with a security plate, you will need the
following hardware:
• SAT300 speaker
• Ground stake
• Security plate
• Rubber bumper
• (1) #10 pan head screw (for security plate)
• (1) .25" split ring lock washer
• (2) #6 pan head screws (for speaker
assembly to the stake)
Max Depth -7.25"
Exploded View of SAT300
Cabinet
#6 Pan
Rubber
bumper
Ground
stake
Security plate
(Optional)
#10 Pan
head screw
Clamp
Knob
Bracket
--.:::::::~~~::::::_ .25" Split ring
lock washer
Ground Mounting Depth
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Instructions
1. Attach stake to security plate using the
#10 pan head screw and .25" split ring
lock washer.
2.
Dig a hole to the diameter of the security
plate (6.5") and to a depth (max 7.25" /
min 2. 25") that will stabilize and secure
the speaker once the earth has been
tamped down around the plate.
3. Place the stake/security plate assembly
in the hole and cover with dirt, tamping
down the soil with your foot as you fill in
the hole.
4. Attach the Atrium SAT300 to the stake
using the rubber bumper and the #6 pan
head screws.
5. Loosen the knob to aim the speaker.
When the speaker is aimed properly,
tighten the knob.
Aiming the Speaker
Ground Mount Without Security Plate
If you choose to mount the SAT300
loudspeaker in the ground without the
security plate, be sure the ground is
compact enough to hold the speaker and
stake securely in the ground . Gently drive
the ground stake into the ground using a
rubber mallet and follow instructions from
step 4.
Customer Service Hours of Operation : Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
[email protected]

PENDANT MOUNT
To pendant mount the SAT300, you will
need the following hardware:
• SAT300 Loudspeaker
• Eyebolt (with nut)
• (1) .25" split ring lock washer
• Two faston connectors
• Pendant cable (not included)
• Loudspeaker wire (not included)
• Pendant cap
Pendant
cable
Eyebolt ---.. ~
Nut
1
Lock washer -• ~
Penda_n_t_ _,..~
cap ~
Cabinet
Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: +l 410-358-3600)

I Instructions:
Note: A pendant cable (not included)
is required to hang the Atrium SAT300
loudspeaker from a ceiling or overhead
beam. Use a cable that meets or exceeds
the safety and/or building codes applicable
to the mounting situation. The speaker
weighs 3.5 lbs. on its own.
1. Determine how far down from your
ceiling or beam you want your
loudspeaker to hang.
2. Secure the pendant cable to the ceiling or
beam and run loudspeaker wire along the
pendant cable.
3.
Attach the supplied faston connectors to
the loudspeaker wires. ·
(Large = "+", Small = "-")
4. Expose the loudspeaker spade terminals
on the back of the cabinet by removing
the knob, clamp and bracket.
5. Disconnect the existing loudspeaker
wire from the spade terminals using
needle-nose pliers and remove the
bracket assembly.
6.
Thread the new speaker wire through the
wire hole in the pendant cap and connect
the wires to the loudspeaker spade
terminals, observing correct polarity.
7. Attach the pendant cap to the speaker
using the eyebolt, lock washer and nut.
8. Secure the pendant , cable to the eyebolt.
Caution: Secure mounting is required to
prevent personal injury or damage to
the speaker.
Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
polkcs@polkaudio . com