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OWNER’S MANUAL
English
English
WARNING: Listen Carefully
Polk Audio loudspeakers are capable of playing at extremely
high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent
hearing damage. Polk Audio, Inc. accepts no liability for
hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage resulting from
the misuse of its products. Keep these guidelines in mind and
always use good judgment when controlling volume:
• Limit prolonged exposure to volume levels that exceed
85 decibels (dB). For more information about safe volume
levels, take a look at the Occupational Health and Safety
Administration (OSHA) guidelines at
http://www.osha.gov/.
Product Disposal
Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or
regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product.
For more information, please contact the retailer where you
purchased this product or the Polk importer/distributor in your
country. More information is also available at
www.polkaudio.com.
Expect Great Sound—The Polk Reserve Story
Thank you for purchasing the Polk Reserve Series loudspeakers!
Modern styling combined with Polk’s premium Pinnacle tweeter
and Turbine mid-range driver deliver high-resolution detail
and imaging. With our detailed, deep eortless bass, you will
enjoy a whole new listening experience. Pure and minimalist,
the Polk Reserve Series is engineered and designed with your
entertainment in mind.
Having built a reputation as the makers of great sound for more
than 45 years, Polk Audio takes pride in superior sound and build
quality, which feature many patented and award-winning audio
innovations. For Polk, building audio products isn’t just a job—it’s
a passion—to deliver great sound that is accessible for everyone.
Technical Assistance or Service
If your product was damaged during shipping, please contact
the authorized Polk Audio retailer where you purchased your
product. For technical support, FAQs, and repair information,
visit http://polk.custhelp.com. For a complete list of contact
information, visit https://www.polkaudio.com/contact-us.
Support email addresses and phone numbers vary based on
the region where your purchased your product.
Contents
Expect Great Sound — The Reserve Story ........................................2
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................3
What’s in the Box.............................................................................................4
How to Connect Your System....................................................................4
Caring for Your Reserve Loudspeaker..................................................5
R900 Speaker Positioning ..........................................................................5
Specifications ....................................................................................................9
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
10. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Notes On Use
WARNINGS
• Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sucient heat
dispersion when installed in a rack.
• Keep the unit free from moisture, water, and dust.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
• Do not let foreign objects into the unit.
• Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come
in contact with the unit.
• Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers,
tablecloths or curtains.
• Naked flame sources such as lighted candles should
not be placed on the unit.
• Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
• Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
on the unit.
CAUTION:
Use caution when unpacking speaker. Tweeter has a pointed tip
and may cause injury. Replace speaker grille when not in use.
A Note About Recycling:
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable
and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials
in accordance with the local recycling regulations.
When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or
regulations.
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sound United, LLC declares that our product
is in compliance with following EU/EC Directives:
• Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS)
• WEEE-Directive 2012/19/EU
• REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
• Packaging Directive 94/62/EC
• IEC62474
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address:
https://www.polkaudio.com/declarations-of-conformity
Sound United, LLC 5541 Fermi Court Carlsbad, CA 92008
EU contact: Sound United Europe, A division of D&M Europe
B.V. Beemdstraat 11, 5653 MA Eindhoven, The Netherlands
UKCA Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Sound United, LLC declares that our
product is in compliance with the following UK
regulations:
• 2012 No. 3032, The Restriction of the Use of Certain
Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2012
• 2013 No. 3113, The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2013
• 2008 No. 2852, The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008
• 2015 No. 1640, The Packaging (Essential Requirements)
Regulations 2015
• BS EN IEC62474:2019
The full text of the UKCA declaration of conformity is available
at the following internet address:
https://www.polkaudio.com/declarations-of-conformity
UK importer: D&M Audiovisual Ltd
Dale Road, Worthing, West Sussex,
BN11 2BH, United Kingdom
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sucient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.