Polk Mono hampden User manual

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important safety instructions
This product was designed and manufactured
to
meet
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some installation and operation precautions
of
which you
should be particularly aware.
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 clean-
ing.
Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.
Attachments.
Do
not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.
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.
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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
cabM3
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.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. 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.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the product ~xhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance 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.
A CAUTION: Danger of EXPLOSION if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
(CR2025)
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 combination 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 Polk Hampden computer speaker
A CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
A wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert fully.
a CAUTION: No naked flame sources, such
as candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
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:
1) This device may not cause interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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 instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.lf 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 ~(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.
• The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed
to provide a 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.
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
product disposal
Certain international, national and/or local )l
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 Importer/
Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk Audio
Importer/Distributors can be found on the Polk 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.
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two
powered desktop speakers
(hookup in a active/passive configuration)
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2. 8'speaker cable with euro-style connectors
3. 8' USB cable
4. External power supply with detachable cable
5. User guide with online registration
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connecting
~ your speakers
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Note: Euro-style connectors
enable you to run longer
or shorter
cable lengths.
To lengthen or
shorten your cable, pull back the
cable boot, then loosen the four
conductor retaining screws.
Remove the existing
cable
and replace
with cable
of an
appropriate length.
Tighten the
retaining screws.
For the best audio
performance, use
the USB connection
active
computer hook ups
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AUX USB
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passive
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euro-style connectors
external
power supply
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Vol-
on/otf
On/Off-
Turn
the wheel counterclockwise
(up)
to turn the speakers on; turn the wheel clockwise (down)
to turn the speakers off.
Note:
The
first time you turn on the Hampden, the USB source is selected.
Afterthat initial selection, the Hampden will turn on
in
the last source selected when the speaker was
last turned off.

input source LED colors
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Source
Select-
Press
to
change sources. Ifthe source is USB, the next source
is
Bluetooth. If the
source
is
Bluetooth, pr.essing the source button will disconnect the active Bluetooth device, and the
Hampden will go into "connect" mode.
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USB-
White
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AUX-
Amber
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Power Saving Mode (Sleep)
-When
the speaker has been in "standby" for 20 minutes, with no action
and no source active, the speaker enters into power saving mode (Sleep).
Slow pulsing White
LED,
USB source is
in
"sleep."
Slow pulsing blue
LED,
Bluetooth source is in "sleep."
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Bluetooth® operation
Select Bluetooth as the source, and the following sequence occurs until a connection is completed:
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1. The speaker attempts to connect to the last connected Bluetooth device.
2. The speaker enters "discovery mode" and is available to pair and/or connect to any Bluetooth
device. (After 20 minutes, the system goes i(lto sleep mode.)
3. Regardless of the active source (other than Bluetooth), the speaker will always be in discovery
mode and ready to connect to any previously
pain~d device while the system is on.
Note:
When you pair/select Bluetooth from aBluetooth device, the loudspeakers will go into
Bluetooth source even though anothersource
(USB, AUX) has been selected.
Note:
The last connected Bluetooth device connects when Bluetooth source is selected.
Whenever Bluetooth
is connected, the Bluetooth source LED is solid Blue;
and there will be
an ascending tone.
The loudspeakers will disconnect and enter into "discovery mode" for 20 minutes when any
of the
following occur:
1. Press and release the source button.
2. The Bluetooth source device disconnects.

When Bluetooth is disconnected:
a)
When the speaker·disconnects, there will be a descending tone.
b)
When the speaker disconnects, the
LED
will brighten for two seconds, remain steady bright for two
seconds, then dim for two seconds then repeat this sequence.
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c)
Pressing the source button on the speaker will switch the source to Aux ln. ,
d)
When the speaker wakes from sleep mode, and it's
in
Bluetooth source mode, but the Bluetooth
device is disconnected, the speaker will go into discovery mode.
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limited five year warranty
Polk Audio, Inc., warrants
to
the original retail purchaser only. This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its
stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the product
to
any other party.
Polk Audio, Inc., warrants, to the original retail purchaser only, that the LOUDSPEAKER(S), CROSSOVER
COMPONENT(S) and ENCLOSURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period
of
five
(5)
years from the date
of
original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized
Dealer. Furthermore, Polk Audio, Inc., warrants,
to
the original retail purchaser only, that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included
in
this Polk Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects
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in
material and workmanship for a period
of
two
(2)
year from the date
of
original retail purchase from a Polk
Authorized Dealer.
To
allow Polk to offer the best possible warranty
servic~,
please register your new product on
lin~
at:
www.polkaudio.com/registration
or
call Polk customer service 800-377-7655 in the USA and Canada (outside the
USA:
41
0-358-3600) within ten
(1
0)
days
of
the date
of
original purchase. Be sure
to
keep your original purchase
receipt. Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured
to
the Polk Authorized
Dealer from whom you purchased the Product,
or
to the Factory at 1 Viper
Way,
Vista, California 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 or the Polk 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. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned
to
you, within a
reasonable time, freight prepaid.
This warranty does not include service
or
parts
to
repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs
in
excess
of
the
rated maximum
of
the unit, cosmetic appearance
of
cabinetry not directly attributable
to
defect
in
materials or
" workmanship, or service, repair,
or
modification
of
the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk.
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This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
This warranty is
in
lieu
of
all
other expressed Warranties. If this Product
is
defective
in
materials or workmanship as
warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement
as
provided above.
In
no event will Polk Audio, Inc.

be liable to you
fo'r
any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even
if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility
of
such damages, or for any claim
by any other party.
Some states do not allow.the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion
may not apply to you.
All
implied warranties
on
this Product
are
limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long
an
implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
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This Warranty applies only to Products purchased
in
Canada, the United States of America, its possessions, and
U.S. and
NATO
armed forces exchanges and audio clubs. The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products
purchased
in
other countries
are
available from the Polk Authorized Distributors
in
such countries.
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