Polk MagniFi One Compact Sound Bar System

Enhance Your TV Experience and Replace Multi-Speaker Wiring Clutter, With a Compact Sound Bar System

Experience a new dimension in TV sound by replacing small, weak TV speakers and avoiding the wire clutter of home theater systems. The MagniFi One Compact Sound Bar System with VoiceAdjust Technology offers an easy setup, delivering a wide and enveloping soundstage for TV shows, music, movies, and games.

VoiceAdjust Technology improves vocal intelligibility and dialogue levels. Pre-set DSP Immersion Modes for movies, music, and sports tailor the sound field. Polk's exclusive Full Complement Bass Technology provides deep low end, complemented by a 7-inch wireless subwoofer. The system includes on-board Dolby Digital 5.1 processing and SmartBar learning remote capabilities. Bluetooth® wireless technology allows instant access to your digital audio library from smart devices.

Polk Audio - A Passion for Great Sound

Founded in Baltimore in 1972 by audio engineers, Polk Audio is a world leader in high-quality home, car, and multimedia audio, and is the largest audio brand of Sound United. Polk Audio's mission is to build high-quality, great-sounding loudspeakers and audio products at affordable prices, featuring patented innovations. Polk Audio products are sold globally.

Getting Started

Unpacking Your MagniFi One

Carefully unpack the components, removing the subwoofer and sound bar in the order indicated on the carton. It is recommended to save all cartons and packing materials.

What's In the Box

• 1. Sound bar: The main audio unit.
• 2. Subwoofer: The wireless bass unit.
• 3. 6' analog stereo cable: With 3.5mm terminations for connecting to analog audio outputs.
• 4. 6' optical cable: A Toslink cable for digital audio connections.
• 5. Subwoofer power cable: To power the wireless subwoofer.
• 6. Stereo RCA to 3.5mm adapter: For connecting RCA audio outputs to a 3.5mm input.
• 7. Sound Bar power adapter: To power the main sound bar unit.
• 8. Remote control: Includes battery for controlling the system.
• 9. User Guide: This manual.

Connecting the MagniFi One to Your TV

For optimal performance, mount the sound bar directly under your TV or on the wall above or below a wall-mounted TV. Use a level and anchors if mounting in drywall.

The sound bar accepts audio input from two wired sources (Optical, Aux) and one wireless source (Bluetooth).

For the highest quality audio, use the included Toslink Optical Audio Connector to connect the TV's Optical Audio output to the sound bar's Optical Audio input. If your TV lacks an optical output, you can use this connection with a DVD/Blu-Ray player or cable/satellite box.

Alternatively, use the included Analog Stereo Cable to connect your TV's red/white RCA audio output to the corresponding input on the sound bar, and connect the 3.5mm connector to the sound bar's rear panel input.

Sound Bar Button Controls

The sound bar features several buttons on its top panel:

• Power (⚙️): Turns the bar "on" or puts it in standby mode.
• Source/Learn (?️): Puts the bar into "learning mode" for TV remote programming. Cycles through input sources: Source 1 (Digital/Optical), Source 2 (Analog/AUX), Source 3 (USB), Source 4 (Bluetooth).
• Master Volume Up/Down (?➕ / ?➖): Adjusts the main volume of the sound bar.
• VoiceAdjust Volume Up/Down (?️➕ / ?️➖): Increases or decreases the volume of dialogue and voice reproduction.
• Bass Up/Down (?➕ / ?➖): Adjusts the volume of the wireless subwoofer.
• Mute (?): Mutes and unmutes the sound coming from the sound bar and subwoofer.
• Bluetooth (?): Pairs and connects with a Bluetooth enabled device.

Sound Bar Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel of the sound bar includes:

• 1. Power Connection: Connect the power cable here. The sound bar remains in "standby" mode.
• 2. Audio Inputs: Optical and Analog/AUX ports.
• 3. SYNC: The SYNC button ensures communication between the sound bar and the wireless subwoofer.

Wireless Subwoofer

Connecting the Wireless Subwoofer

The MagniFi One wireless subwoofer is designed for easy setup and automatically receives its wireless signal from the sound bar. Place the subwoofer anywhere in your room within 30 feet of the sound bar, ensuring access to an AC outlet. Optimal blending is achieved when placed at the front of the room.

To connect, simply plug the subwoofer into a nearby AC outlet; it will turn on automatically.

Re-establishing Connection

If the wireless subwoofer stops receiving an audio signal, follow these steps:

1. Unplug the subwoofer.
2. Press and hold the SYNC button on the back of the MagniFi One sound bar for three seconds. The LED next to the SYNC button will blink green rapidly.
3. Plug the subwoofer back into the AC outlet. It will turn ON automatically.
4. When the subwoofer LED turns solid green, the bar and subwoofer are re-connected.

Subwoofer Panel & Status Lights

The subwoofer has a power connection and status lights:

• 1. Power Connection: Plug the subwoofer power cord in here.

Subwoofer Status Light Code:

• Off: The subwoofer is OFF.
• Flashing Green: The subwoofer is searching for the sound bar.
• Solid Green: The subwoofer is connected with the sound bar.
• Solid Red: The subwoofer is not connected with the sound bar.
• Flashing Red: The subwoofer is in protection mode.

VoiceAdjust™ Technology

VoiceAdjust Technology allows you to control dialogue volume independently. Use the VoiceAdjust buttons on the remote or sound bar to increase or decrease dialogue reproduction without affecting the overall master volume. This technology enhances details in low-volume or poorly mixed audio material.

Remote Control

The included remote control operates the sound bar:

• Power (⚙️): Turns the sound bar "on" or puts it in standby mode. The far left LED on the sound bar is white when powered on.
• Night Effect: Instantly reduces master volume and bass impact, and increases voice channel reproduction for low-volume listening. The far right LED on the sound bar is purple when activated.
• Mute (?): Mutes and unmutes the sound. The far left LED on the sound bar flashes when mute is on.

Source Selectors

• Opt 1: Optical source connection.
• Aux 2: Analog/AUX source connection.
• Bluetooth pairing: Instant pairing.

Volume Controls

• Master Volume Up and Down (?➕ / ?➖): Adjusts the master volume of the system.
• Center Volume Up and Down (?️➕ / ?️➖): VoiceAdjust adjusts the volume of dialogue and imaging.
• BASS Volume Up and Down (?➕ / ?➖): Adjusts the volume of the subwoofer.

Music Control Selectors (Bluetooth only)

• Play/Pause (▶️ / ⏸️)
• Skip Back (⏪)
• Skip Forward (⏩)

DSP Mode Selectors

• Movie
• Music
• Sports

Note: Unique LED animations appear on the sound bar for each mode.

SOURCE/LEARN (?️): To initiate, press and hold the Source button for three seconds. The far right LED on the sound bar turns blue when processing Dolby Digital.

SmartBar IR Remote Learning

Set Up Your TV's IR Remote Control For SmartBar™ Learning

To make your sound bar respond to your TV's original remote control, you must first program the bar to respond to your television's original IR (Infra-Red) remote. RF (Radio Frequency) remotes will not work. Other remotes (cable, satellite) will work only after the TV's IR remote is programmed.

Note: If learning fails, the first and third LEDs, followed by the second and fourth LEDs, will flash in pairs three times. The bar exits learn mode after several unsuccessful attempts.

Programming Instructions

Your sound bar is programmed to respond to its included remote. However, programming it to respond to your existing TV remote allows you to operate all components with a single remote.

Teaching Example: To teach your bar the “Volume Up” command:

1. Ensure the sound bar is on and producing sound.
2. Press and hold the "SOURCE/LEARN" button for 3 seconds. LEDs 1-4 will pulse.
3. Press and release the "Volume Up" button on the MagniFi One.
4. Hold your TV's original remote 6-12 inches from the front of the sound bar.
5. Press the "Volume Up" button on your TV's IR remote control once.
6. LEARN LEDs turn solid, and two chimes confirm the command has been learned.

Repeat these steps to program "Volume Down" (➖), Source, Mute, and Power buttons.

NOTE: Saving your TV's IR remote commands: After programming all commands, hold down the Source button for 3 seconds to save them.

Code Erasing Procedure

To erase all learned IR codes, press the SOURCE key for approximately 10 seconds while the unit is in standby mode. The first LED will flash green, then white, repeating three times. This indicates all previously learned codes have been successfully erased.

Note: This procedure removes ALL programming. To change specific buttons, redo the programming sequence.

Bluetooth Operation

Bluetooth technology allows instant access to your digital audio library from any smart phone or Bluetooth device. Select Bluetooth as the source by pressing the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote.

The following sequence occurs until a connection is completed:

1. Three white LEDs will flash.
2. The speaker attempts to connect to the last connected Bluetooth device, or enters "discovery mode" to be available for pairing. (After 10 minutes, the system goes into standby mode.)

Regardless of the active source, the speaker remains in discovery mode for previously paired devices while the system is on.

When Bluetooth is connected, three white LEDs shine solidly, then dim, with an ascending tone.

Disconnecting Bluetooth

The sound bar disconnects and enters "discovery mode" for 10 minutes when:

• The BT button is pressed and released.
• The Bluetooth source device disconnects.

When Bluetooth is disconnected:

• A descending tone sounds.
• The LED brightens for two seconds, remains steady bright for two seconds, then dims for two seconds, repeating this sequence.
• Pressing the source button switches the source to Aux/Analog.
• If the speaker wakes from sleep mode in Bluetooth source mode with the device disconnected, it will enter discovery mode.

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Specifications, Technical Assistance, and Contact Information

Specifications

Troubleshooting FAQ

The bar does not power on.

• Ensure the power supply is plugged into a "live" wall outlet.
• Ensure all components of the power supply are connected properly.
• Ensure the power supply is properly connected to the bar power input.

No sound from the bar.

• Check that the TV or cable box is providing a signal.
• Check that the bar is receiving power and is turned on.
• Turn up the volume of the bar.
• Check the input cables for secure connections.
• Turn up the volume of your television or cable box.
• Check mute status: If the bar status light is slowly blinking, press the Mute button.

The sound coming from the bar is distorted.

• Try turning down the volume of your audio source, if possible.
• Disable any audio processing occurring prior to the signal reaching the bar.

The included remote control won't work.

• Ensure the battery's protective plastic tab has been removed.
• Replace the battery (CR2032).

The bar won't learn my remote control commands.

• Carefully follow the programming instructions.
• Hold the remote steady and 1-2 feet from the front of the bar.
• Quickly "tap" the button on your existing remote until the status LED blinks green. (Note: Some IR protocols cannot be programmed.)

Technical Assistance

For assistance, call Polk Customer Service in North America at 1-800-377-POLK (7655) *Option 1* (M-F, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EST). Outside the US, call +1-410-358-3600.

Email: polkcs@polkaudio.com

Contact Us Directly

Polk Audio
1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081
800-377-7655 | www.polkaudio.com

Email: polkcs@polkaudio.com

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