Polk Mono MagniFi Mini AX User manual

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MagniFi Mini AX™
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Unpack
Literature pack
HDMI cable
Sound bar
power cable
Remote
control
Batteries
1Check that the following items are included in the box.
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
power cable
Sound bar
power supply
Sound bar
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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.
2Place the sound bar

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3Connect your TV
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the TV port labeled “eARC” or “ARC”.
2. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI (eARC/ARC) port on
the back of the sound bar.
3. (Optional): If you’re using a Roku TV™, follow the on-screen instructions.
If your TV has an HDMI eARC or ARC port, connect the sound bar to your TV
using the included HDMI cable. HDMI provides the best sound performance.
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
4Plug the power supply into the sound bar and the power cable into
both a wall outlet and the power supply.

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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 connection to the sound bar is wireless.
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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.
6Set up the remote
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7Connect to Wi-Fi®
Connecting your sound bar to your Wi-Fi® network enables high-quality
wireless music streaming and automatic software updates.
You can set up a Wi-Fi connection in one of two ways:
• Via the Google Home app. For more information, see “Listen with
Chromecast built-in™” on page 12.
• Via your iOS device. For more information, see “Listen with Apple
AirPlay®” on page 13.

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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 20.
www.polkaudio.com/magnifiminiax
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
9-19.
Need more help?
Watch the online setup video!

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Remote control features
Power
AUX input
TV input
Volume up
Bass adjust
Volume down
Mute
Sound mode
select
Status information
Bluetooth input
Voice Adjust®
Audio delay
Surround controls
(for use with optional
Polk SR2 Wireless
Surrounds)

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Sound bar features
Top panel
Power
Source
Bluetooth
Mute
Volume (Up/Down)

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Back panel
Front panel
Display
Status light
HDMI
(eARC/ARC)
Optical AUX
Surround speakers
status light
Connect button
USB*
Power connector
Wi-Fi status light
*For MP3 playback only
Subwoofer
status light

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Listen with Chromecast built-in™
With Chromecast built-in, you can easily:
• Stream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi.
• Create a whole-home audio experience. Multi-room sync lets you play the same song
across multiple Chromecast built-in compatible speakers in your house at the same time.
• Stream media to the sound bar from any Google Assistant-enabled speaker. Use
voice commands to play your favorite content, change volume, and get information
about what you are listening to.
• Receive automatic updates.
To set up Chromecast:
1. Confirm that your Android or iOS device is connected to the Wi-Fi network that you
want MagniFi Mini AX to join.
2. Download the free Google Home app on your Android or iOS device.
3. Follow the instructions in the app to connect the sound bar to your Wi-Fi network.
For more information about Google Home and Chromecast built-in for audio, visit
support�google�com/googlenest and support�google�com/chromecastbuiltin.

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Listen with Apple AirPlay®
AirPlay® is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers
in any room – with a tap or by just asking Siri – right from iPhone®, iPad®, HomePod®, or
Apple TV®.
Play a song in the living room and kitchen at the same time or adjust the volume in any
room, all in sync.
To set up Apple AirPlay (if Chromecast isn’t already set up):
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 (iPhone or iPad) is connected to the Wi-Fi network you
want MagniFi Mini AX to join.
3. On your iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
4. Scroll down to SETUP NEW AIRPLAY SPEAKER, and tap MagniFi Mini AX-XXXX.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: If you already set up Chromecast, then AirPlay is ready to use. Tap the AirPlay
icon in your favorite music app, then tap MagniFi Mini AX.

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Listen to music with Bluetooth®
Connect a phone or tablet with Bluetooth
1. Press the Bluetooth button on the top panel of the sound bar or on the remote.
“BT READY TO PAIR” appears on the sound bar display.
2. Navigate to the Bluetooth settings in your phone or tablet, and select “Polk MagniFi
Mini AX”.
“BT CONNECTED” appears on the sound bar display when your phone or tablet
connects to the sound bar.
Note: If a Bluetooth device is already connected, you will not be able to pair a new
device until you disconnect the other device.
Automatic reconnect
When you press the Bluetooth button on the top panel of the sound bar, the sound bar
attempts to automatically reconnect to the Bluetooth device that was most recently
connected.
Disconnect a Bluetooth device
You can disconnect from Bluetooth in your phone or tablet Bluetooth settings.
Alternatively, press and hold the Bluetooth button on the top panel of the sound bar for
three seconds. After disconnecting, the sound bar enters pairing mode, and “BT READY
TO PAIR” appears on the sound bar display.

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Display
The sound bar display provides status information when you
change settings or modes. The display turns off when you are not
actively changing settings or modes.
Press on the remote at any time to view current settings on
the display, including the input source, decoder, sound mode,
and Wi-Fi, subwoofer, and surround speaker connection states.
Each button press shows the next status item in sequence.
Status light
The status light above the display provides additional visual
feedback regarding sound bar states. The light blinks when the bar
is muted, booting up or updating software.
The status light can also indicate when the bar is powered on, if
you enable this feature. To turn this feature on or off, press the
Mute and Volume Up buttons on the sound bar at the
same time for 5 seconds.
When this feature is enabled, the status light is solid white when
the bar is powered on. The status light turns off when the bar is in
standby.
Status indicators
MOVIE
Display
MOVIE
Status light

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Customize your listening experience
Sound modes
Press on the remote to cycle through the available sound modes. The sound
modes adjust the audio characteristics of the sound bar according to the type of
content you’re listening to.
The sound bar display shows the current mode.
Movie Mode Use this mode to optimize non-musical content, such as dialogue
and sound effects, in TV shows and movies.
3D Mode Use this mode for an enveloping 3D sound experience. This mode
enhances the height and surround effects in Dolby Atmos® and
DTS:X® audio formats and virtualizes these effects for other
program formats.
Night Mode Use this mode for low-volume listening. This mode reduces bass
and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility.
All Channel
Music Mode
Use this mode when listening to music to send the front left
and right channels to your surround speakers. This mode is only
available when Polk SR2 surround speakers are connected.
Music Mode Use this mode for streaming music or for enhancing musical
content in TV shows and movies.

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Audio delay
If the sound bar audio is out of sync with the TV dialogue, you can manually adjust the
timing using the Audio Delay adjustment feature.
To adjust audio delay:
1. Press on the remote to enter Audio Delay adjustment mode.
2. Use the Volume up and Volume down buttons to adjust the timing in small steps until
the audio is in sync with the video. The sound bar display shows the current setting.
3. When finished, press the Delay button again or wait 10 seconds to automatically exit
Delay mode.
Voice Adjust
For clearer, crisper dialogue, use the Voice controls on the remote to isolate and adjust
the dialogue level. Press to increase or to decrease voice volume levels.
Bass control
Use the Bass controls on the remote to easily adjust bass volume for more or less
impact. Press for more bass or for less bass.

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Use your TV remote to control the
sound bar
You can also use your TV, cable, or satellite remote to control the sound bar power,
volume, mute and other functions. Depending on your TV model and connection
type, you might need to teach the sound bar to respond to your TV remote.
If the sound bar does not respond to your TV, cable or satellite remote, follow the
steps below.
Teach the sound bar to respond to your TV remote
Important: For best results, install fresh batteries in the Polk remote and your TV
remote and point both remotes at the sound bar front panel from 1-3 ft (30-90 cm)
away.
1� Enter Remote Control Learning mode�
On the sound bar top panel, press and hold the Source button ( ) for about 3
seconds. Release the button when “REMOTE LEARN” appears on the front panel
display.
The prompt “POLK REMOTE” appears on the display.
2� Select a button on the Polk remote�
Press and release a button that you want the sound bar to learn (for example,
Volume Up).
The prompt “TV REMOTE” appears on the display.