Polk Audio DSW PRO 440wi - Manual (Page 8)

Wired Connections
OPTION #1 Receivers that include a “SUB OUT” feature—
the most common hookup method with Dolby Digital
® and DTS ® receivers.
• Connect a single RCA cable from the “SUB OUT” of your receiver to the LFE/R
input of the subwoofer. This connection method bypasses the subwoofer’s
internal filter and relies on the filter built into your receiver. Make no other
signal connections. Do not use speaker wire to make the connection to
the subwoofer.
• Connect all other speakers directly to the receiver. Adjust your receiver’s
speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = SMALL
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
Subwoofer = ON, YES, or PRESENT
• Depending on your front speakers’ bass output capabilities, set the crossover
frequency on the receiver to 80Hz for tower and bookshelf speakers (speakers
with a woofer 5 1/4" in diameter or larger) and 100-120Hz for satellite
speakers. Consult your receiver’s owner’s manual for instructions.
OPTION #2 Two channel or Dolby Pro Logic ® receiver with no “SUB OUT.”
Use two-conductor 16 gauge or thicker speaker wires. See your Polk Audio
dealer for wire recommendations.
Note: Do not use the line or LFE input in this configuration.
• Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver to the
speaker level inputs of the subwoofer using speaker wire (see “Making
Binding Post/Speaker Wire Connections” for detailed instructions).
• Connect the left and right front speakers using speaker wire
from the speaker level outputs from the subwoofer.
• Connect the center channel speaker directly to the
center channel output from your receiver.
• Connect the rear surround satellites directly to the rear or surround
channel outputs from your receiver.
• Adjust your receiver’s speaker configurations as follows:
Front Speakers = LARGE
Subwoofer = OFF or NO
Center and Surrounds = SMALL
OPTION #3 Receivers with full-range (unfiltered) Left and Right “Pre Out”
jacks (this is the least commonly used hookup).
• Connect the left and right preamp outputs from your receiver to the left and
right LINE LEVEL inputs of the subwoofer. Do not use speaker wires.
• Connect the left and right LINE LEVEL outputs to the left and right inputs
on the power amplifier.
• Adjust the settings on your receiver as follows:
Front Speakers = LARGE
Subwoofer = OFF or NO
USE AS LFE
YES
NO
VOLUME
PWSK-1 WIRELESS ADAPTOR PORT
UP
DOWN
USE AS LFE LINE IN
LINE OUT
L
L
LFE/R
R
LOW PASS
60Hz
110Hz
160Hz YES
NO
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER OUT
+
–
R IG
H T
R IG H T
LE FT
LE
FT
+
–
POWER
STAND AUTO ON BY
VOLUME
PWSK-1 WIRELESS ADAPTOR PORT
UP
DOWN
USE AS LFE LINE IN
LINE OUT
L
L
LFE/R
R
LOW PASS
60Hz
110Hz
160Hz YES
NO
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER OUT
+
–
R IG H T
R IG
H T
LE
FT
LE
FT
+
–
POWER
STAND AUTO ON BY
USE AS LFE
YES
NO
VOLUME
PWSK-1 WIRELESS ADAPTOR PORT
UP
DOWN
USE AS LFE LINE IN
LINE OUT
L
L
LFE/R
R
LOW PASS
60Hz
110Hz
160Hz
YES
NO
SPEAKER IN
SPEAKER OUT
+
–
R IG H T
R IG H T
LE FT
LE
FT
+
–
POWER
STAND AUTO ON BY
USE AS LFE
YES
NO
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