Polk Audio Reserve R100 Owner Manual - Page 5
Caring for Your Reserve Loudspeakers
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OWNER'S MANUAL Bi-Amping (R700 only) Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high and low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range and lower distortion. We recommend that your separate amplifiers have identical gain to preserve the speaker's voicing balance. After removing the jumpers, connect the speaker wires from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of terminal posts on each speaker. Follow the same procedure for connecting the low frequency amplifier outputs to the lower set of terminals (Figure 2). Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, - to -) in all connections. See amplifier/AV receiver user manual for configuration instructions. High Frequency Amplifier - L+ - R+ Upper Input Lower Input -L+ -+ - R+ -+ Upper Input Lower Input - L+ - R+ Low Frequency Amplifier (Figure 2) Bass Management When using your Reserve Series loudspeakers with a receiver or processor employing bass management in a home theater, we recommend the following settings: R500, R600 and R700: set to "small" when using a subwoofer and set the crossover frequency between 40-80Hz. If no subwoofer is present in the system, set these to "large". R100 and R200: set to "small" when using a subwoofer and set the crossover frequency between 50-80Hz. R300, R350, R400: set to "small" when using a subwoofer and set the crossover frequency between 60-80Hz. Rubber Feet and Adjustable Floor Spikes Rubber feet and floor spikes are included with your Reserve floor-standing loudspeakers to anchor and stabilize the speaker on any type of floor. In order to expose the spike, simply pull the rubber feet off. The floor spikes can be adjusted from below and require two hands. Note: If the speaker is stable on the floor, no adjustment is necessary. If the speaker is unstable, follow these steps: 1. The speaker will be inclined to settle on three of the four spikes leaving one spike slightly off the floor. 2. Determine which spike needs to be adjusted. 3. Use the included Allen wrench to turn the spike clockwise to lower it and counterclockwise to raise it. 4. As the spike contacts the floor, it will become more difficult to turn. At that point the speaker should be stabilized. 5. Tighten the lock ring to prevent the spike from loosening over time. Caring for Your Reserve Loudspeakers Enclosure Finish Your Reserve loudspeakers are finished with a premium vinyl. To clean the panels, use a soft dry cloth. You may use furniture polish if needed. Never use harsh detergents or cleaning fluids. Note: Do not use any petroleum-based cleaners or solvents on the loudspeaker cabinets. • Do not use furniture polish on black gloss lacquer. • Clean black lacquer veneer with a damp cloth. Dusting the Baffle Use a can of compressed air for the grille and/or baffle to dust. Use a "computer keyboard" vacuum (only on the grille, not the baffle). 5
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