Polk MC80 Handleiding

Polk Speaker MC80

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MC SERIES

MC85

MC80

MC65

MC60

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

PLACEMENT OPTIONS

Polk Audio MC Series Loudspeakers

give you nearly endless placement options.

But remember, where you locate in-wall

speakers bears careful consideration,

as installation requires that you cut a

hole in your wall!

Fill a room with sound by installing

speakers in nearly any wall or ceiling

location (figure 1). Polk MC Series

Loudspeakers have a wide dispersion

pattern and aimable tweeters that

allow you to focus their sound.

ADJUSTING THE TWEETERS

Aiming the tweeters toward your listening

position improves imaging and detail.

When using MC Series Loudspeakers as

front/main home theater speakers (figure 2),

aim the tweeters toward your listening

position. For rear/surround speakers

installed in walls or ceilings (figure 3), aim

the tweeter toward the nearest reflecting

surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling) for a

more diffuse sound field. For a more direct

sound, aim the tweeters at your listening

position. (See figures 4 & 5 for aiming

the tweeter.)

OPTION 1

OPTION 2

in-ceiling

OPTION 3

(60cm)

recommended height

5' 7"

(170cm)

ENGLISH

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SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION

Polk Audio specifies the recommended amplification range

for each of its passive (non-amplified) loudspeakers. Typically

that specification will be expressed as a range of power such

as 20-200 Watts (per channel). It is important to understand

what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver

or amplifier for your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number

indicates the lowest continuous rated power that will yield

acceptable performance in a typical listening environment.

The higher number indicates the highest per channel power

that should be used with your Polk speakers. That number

should not be confused with a “Power Handling” specifi-

cation and it does not imply that the speaker will safely

handle that full amount of power on a long-term basis.

We specify a wide range of power ratings because not all

electronics manufacturers use the same method for rating

power. In fact, high quality lower-rated amplifiers sound

better and play louder than low quality units with

higher power rating.

We recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated

power above the Power Handling limits of our speakers

because having extra power available for short term peaks is

conducive to better sound quality, maximum dynamic range

and effortless high volume output. But we strongly urge

you not to use the full power of your amplifier or receiver

for daily listening.

Loudspeakers can be damaged when an amplifier, regard-

less of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels

than its power can clearly produce. Operation at this level

can result in very high levels of audible distortion originating

in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your

listening material. If you hear distortion—turn the vol-

ume down or risk damaging your speakers. You can

damage just about any speaker, regardless of power rating,

if you drive an amplifier to or beyond the point of distortion.

For a complete list of performance specifications,

including recommended amplification, go to:

www.polkaudio.com

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

Certain international, national and/or

local laws and/or regulations may apply

regarding the disposal of this product.

For further detailed information, please

contact the retailer where you purchased

this product or the Polk Audio Importer/

Distributor in your country. A listing of

Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can

be found on the Polk Audio website

www.polkaudio.com or by contacting

Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore,

Maryland 21215, USA—Phone: +1 410 358-3600.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the hookup directions, you experience

difficulty, please double-check all wire connections.

Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the

authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase,

or contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655

(M-F, 9-6 EST, US & Canada only) or via email

polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US & Canada, call

410-358-3600. More detailed information—including audio

how-to articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on

our award-winning website www.polkaudio.com/home.

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Figure 1—MC Series audio and A/V placement

options, in wall or ceiling.

Figure 2—Recommended measurements

for home theater front stage placement.

Figure 3—Examples of in-wall and in-ceiling placement.

When used as rear/surrounds, aim tweeter toward the

nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling)

for a more diffuse sound field.

Figure 4—MC65, MC85 Models: Carefully

use your index fingers to aim the tweeter.

Important Note: MC Series In-Wall

Loudspeakers are not magnetically

shielded and should not be placed closer

than 1' (30cm) from a television or video

monitor. If you experience discoloration

or distortion, immediately move the

speakers away from your TV.

PAINTING YOUR MC SERIES

IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS

You will need:

• Paint of your choice. (To make the job

easier, we recommend spray painting

the grille.)

• A paperclip or corkscrew. (For removing

the paintable grille, corkscrew can also

be used to open the wine when you relax

with your newly painted MC speakers.)

• Masking tape.

• Paint mask. (To cover unpaintable

parts, supplied!)

PREPARING TO PAINT:

1. If the speaker is not yet installed, the

grille can be removed simply by pushing

the clamp screws forward to push the

grille off the speaker from the inside.

If the speaker is already in the wall,

carefully hook the grille with a bent

paper clip and pull it gently away from

the frame (figure 6).

2. When painting the frame of the speaker,

use the supplied paint masks to carefully

mask off the front of the speakers to

protect the drivers and baffles while

painting. You can do this while the

speaker is already installed in the wall

(if, for instance, you’re repainting the

room). If you do not have the paint masks,

carefully mask the speaker components

using paper and masking tape.

PAINTING THE FRAME:

1. Apply paint to exposed (unmasked parts).

Use two or more thin coats. Spray

painting is recommended (figure 7).

2. When the paint is completely dry,

remove the masking material.

PAINTING THE GRILLE:

1. The grille of the MC Series speaker

features an even, protective powder

coating. This powder coating is an

ideal primer.

2. Grilles must be spray painted. Do not use

a brush and paint. Thick, brushed paint

may clog the grille holes.

3. Remove the grille by carefully hooking

it with a bent paper clip and pulling it

gently away from the frame.

4. Before spray painting the grille, carefully

remove the grille’s fabric scrim by peeling

it away from the inside of the grille (figure

8). Place this on a clean, flat surface

where it will not get wrinkled.

5. Spray on two thin coats of finish color.

If you’re using a compressor and spray

gun, use the finest, most diffuse setting.

Be careful not to fill the holes in the

grille with paint (figure 9).

6. When the grille is dry, carefully press the

fabric scrim back into place on the inside

of the grille. The special fabric scrim

hides the speaker’s drivers from view,

and will not interfere with the sound.

7. First install the speaker (see next page).

Then carefully reinstall the grille by fitting

it into its recess so that it is just resting

on the frame. Starting with one corner,

go around the speaker and push the

grille into the grille notch a little bit at

a time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily

bent out of shape by rough handling.

You will feel a positive “snap” when

it is fully in place.

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Figure 5—MC60, MC80 Models: While

supporting the tweeter bridge, carefully

use your index finger to aim the tweeter.

Figure 6—Use a paperclip to remove grille.

Figure 7—Mask the drivers and baffles,

then spray paint in thin coats.

Figure 8—Peel away fabric grille scrim

before painting grille.

Figure 9—Paint the grille. Use thin coats of spray

paint. Do not block grille holes with paint.