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. REACT SOUND BAR . Owner's Manual 1 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 2
Positioning 14 Positioning the sound bar 14 Connecting a TV 17 Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel 18 Connection 2: TV equipped with an optical digital connector 19 Connecting the power cords 20 Getting the Alexa App 21 Playback - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 3
not work 33 The HDMI Control function does not work 34 Alexa does not respond even if called 34 LED is dark 34 Resetting factory settings 35 Appendix 36 About HDMI 36 Power management 37 Power modes 37 Trademark information 39 Specifications 40 Sound bar 40 Settings Tips Appendix 3 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 4
product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. What you can do with this unit This sound bar enables you to connect this unit to your TV to enjoy high-quality sound. Appendix o Playing TV audio o Using the app for smartphones/tablets (Alexa App) for easy operation - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 5
Playback Settings Tips o Playing a Bluetooth device Appendix .. ɾAlexa, turn up the volume ɾAlexa, what's the weather today? 0 Alexa isn't available in certain languages and countries. [Related information] 0 "Getting the Alexa App" (v p. 21) [Related information] 0 "Listening to music - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 6
Connections Playback Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Settings Tips Appendix . Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Wall mount template Power cord HDMI cable Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries 6 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 7
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries 1 Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the arrow direction. NOTE 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. 0 If the battery fluid should leak, - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 8
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel q w e r . For details, see the next page. 8 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 9
the volume level. (v p. 26) C Action button ( ) This invokes Alexa. You cannot operate the button while the microphone is muted. Ambient light sensor , the light bar, and the microphone mute button to correspond with the ambient brightness. 0 Do not put anything on top of the sound bar. Doing so - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 10
Playback Settings q Tips Appendix .. we A Light bar While Alexa responds, the LED lights up. When the volume button is pressed, the LED displays the volume level. B Status LED Displays the status of input source / audio decoding / sound mode, etc. C Remote control sensor This receives - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 11
cable to connect an ARC functioncompatible TV. (v p. 18) F SUB LED This LED lights up in green when the sound bar is paired with the optional subwoofer. G CONNECT button Used to pair the optional subwoofer and surround speakers with the sound bar. H SURR LED This LED lights up in green when the - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 12
from the remote control unit. (v p. 7) B Action button ( ) This invokes Alexa. C Input source button (TV) This switches the input source to TV. (v button (NIGHT) Compresses the dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds) to make audio easier to hear at low volumes. (v p. 27) H Sport mode - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 13
(MUSIC) Switches to the sound mode suitable for enjoying music. (v p. 27) L Movie mode button (MOVIE) Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound. (v p. 27) M Surround buttons (SURROUND) Used to adjust the surround sound channel volume and balance when optional surround speakers are connected. 13 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 14
Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning Positioning the sound bar Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface. . NOTE 0 When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV's remote control light - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 15
on the top panel of the sound bar. If you position it so as not to show the microphone hole, the microphone may not pick up your voices talking to Alexa. Be careful of the positioning because the TV on the wall may hide the microphone hole. 0 Polk cannot accept any responsibility for damage - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 16
the included wall mount template. [How to use the wall mount template] A Affix the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar. B Screw in the wall mount screws by following the template. Consult a construction professional about the proper wall mount screws for the material and - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 17
TV. Tips Appendix 0 Enable the TV's HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this device to your TV. (See the TV owner's manual for details.) 0 Turn off the TV's speaker or minimize the volume when using this device. 0 HDMI cable connection is recommended, but connection can be - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 18
Appendix Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use the included HDMI cable to connect this device to an ARC function-compatible TV. TV HDMI INPUT ARC Sound bar . HDMI cable (included) 0 The TV also needs to be compatible with the - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 19
2: TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included optical digital cables to connect this device to your TV. TV DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT Sound bar Appendix Optical digital cable (included) 0 Line up the optical digital cable with the shape of the terminal to insert. . 19 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 20
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cords After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Sound bar To household power outlet (AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz) Power cord (included) 20 . - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 21
and connect this unit to the network. . 0 If you are already using a product with Alexa built-in, it is automatically connected to this unit. 0 Check whether your mobile device is connected to your home router before you operate it. 0 Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device. 1 Install the (free - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 22
TV: Device connected to the TV (HDMI ARC/ OPTICAL) g: Bluetooth device 2 Play the device connected to this unit. For details, see the relevant device manual. 0 Connect an HDMI control-compatible TV and this device via HDMI and enable the HDMI control to enable linked control from either device - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 23
. The status display LED blinks in blue when this unit is in pairing mode. 2 Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. 3 Select "Polk React Sound Bar" (Default) from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status display LED lights up in blue and this - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 24
"Bluetooth". 2 Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. 3 Push g on this device until the status display LED blinks in blue. 4 Select "Polk React Sound Bar" (Default) from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status display LED lights up in blue - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 25
songs available instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home speakers. So you'll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever you're doing. Now you can enjoy Spotify with your free account as well - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 26
are pressed. Adjusting the subwoofer volume 1 Use BASS + or BASS - to adjust the bass volume. The light bar changes to the volume display when these buttons are pressed. Adjusting the dialogue sound Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these can be heard more easily. 1 Use - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 27
display LED flashes and the listening mode changes. MOVIE: NIGHT: MUSIC: SPORT: Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound. Compresses the dynamic range (difference between loud and soft sounds) to make audio easier to hear at low volumes. Enjoy the full presence of a wide, encompassing acoustic - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 28
of a TV There are three ways to operate this unit using the remote control of a TV. 0 HDMI control function Connect this unit to a TV that supports the HDMI control function with an HDMI cable and enable the HDMI control setting on the TV to perform basic operations on this unit (changing - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 29
, the status LED blinks in red once. Repeat steps 2 and 3 if this happens. 0 To delete all learned data, press and hold on the sound bar for 10 seconds. 0 Operations cannot be performed with the remote control learning function during the low energy mode. 0 Other operations cannot be performed when - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 30
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner's manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 31
correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 20) Power automatically turns off. 0 If no operations have been performed for 20 minutes or more and audio is not being input, this device automatically switches to voice initiated mode. Turn this device's power on again. (v p. 37) Operations cannot be - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 32
Contents Connections Playback Settings No sound comes out No sound comes out. 0 Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 14) 0 Insert connection cables all the way in. 0 Check that input connectors and output connectors are not - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 33
be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth device. See the owner's manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function. 0 This device may try again. 0 Only 1 Bluetooth device can be connected at a time. The sound is cut off. 0 Bring the Bluetooth device near to this unit. 0 Remove - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 34
work. In this case, operate the external device directly. 0 Check that the HDMI Control function setting is enabled on all devices connected to this unit. Alexa does not respond even if called The microphone is disabled. 0 Press the button to enable the microphone. LED is dark LED is dark. 0 This - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 35
are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. 1 Press and hold the Action button until the light bar turns orange (about 25 seconds). 0 The light bar turns blue indicating the reset sequence has started. 0 This unit automatically restarts in a factory default values. Tips Appendix - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 36
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. 0 ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this device via HDMI. 0 HDMI control - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 37
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power management Power modes o Voice initiated mode This unit has prepared a voice initiated mode in active mode. It is a voice initiated mode that reduces the power consumption as low as possible by reducing the operation of other - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 38
in voice initiated mode. 0 Press the mic mute button twice while holding down the action button. The voice guidance responds, and light on the light bar spins. 0 You also press the action button, the device enters the voice initiated mode. o Off To completely turn off the power to the device you - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 39
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Polk Audio is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, Digital Surround, and the DTS logo are registered trademarks or - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 40
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Specifications Sound bar o General Operating temperature: Power supply: Power consumption: Power consumption in voice initiated mode: Power consumption in standby mode: Sampling frequency: Supported audio formats: 5 °C - 35 °C AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 41
: Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz o Bluetooth section Communications system: Transmission power: Maximum communication range: Used frequency range: Modulation scheme: Supported profiles: Corresponding codec: Transmission range (A2DP): Bluetooth Version 4.2 Power Class 2 Approx - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 42
Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 16 (406) 2 1/4 (57) o Weight : 6 lbs 6 oz (2.9 kg) . 34 1/8 (864) 4 7/8 (121) 42 - Polk Audio React Sound Bar | User Guide 2 - Page 43
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