Polk MagniFi MAX SR Sound Bar System

Welcome

Thank you for your Polk purchase. For questions or comments, please contact Polk Customer Service. Technical assistance is available in North America at 800-377-POLK (7655) Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. EST, or outside the US at +1-410-358-3600. You can also email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Polk Audio is a DEl Holdings, Inc. Company. Polk Audio and Polk are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. Chromecast Built-in is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks, product names, logos, and brands referenced are the property of their respective owners.

The complete owner's manual can be found online at www.polkaudio.com/products/magnifimaxsr.

What's in the Box

• Sound bar
• Subwoofer
• (2) SR1 Wireless Surrounds
• Sound bar power cord
• Subwoofer power cord
• (2) Surrounds Power Supplies
• 6.5' (2m) high-speed HDMI cable
• 6' (1.8m) Optical cable
• 6' (1.8m) 3.5mm AUX cable
• (2) AAA Batteries for remote
• Remote control
• Product Literature
• (2) wall mounting brackets (screws and fasteners not included)

Setup

Verification and Control

Listening to Music and Audio

Remote Control

The remote control features buttons for:

• Power On/Off ?
• Mute ?
• Volume Up/Down ?/?
• Master Volume Up/Down ?/?
• VoiceAdjust Up/Down ?️/⬆️⬇️
• Night Mode ?
• Movie Mode ?
• Sport Mode ?
• Music Mode ?
• HDMI Inputs (1, 2, 3) ?
• TV Input ?
• AUX Input ?
• Bluetooth Input ?
• Bass Up/Down ?/⬆️⬇️
• Surround Balance Left/Right ⚖️ (available when wireless surrounds are used)
• Forward ▶️
• Play/Pause ▶️/⏸️
• Surround Volume Up/Down ✨/⬆️⬇️ (available when wireless surrounds are used)

Sound Bar Top and Back Panels

Visual Indicators

The front of the sound bar has a row of lights indicating status. The back of the subwoofer and surround speakers also have indicator lights.

Sound Bar Front/Back Indicators:

• Wi-Fi: OFF (Not Connected) ❌, SOLID (Connected) ✔️
• HDMI 1, HDMI 2, HDMI 3: Indicate selected HDMI input.
• HDMI (ARC): Indicates ARC connection.
• Optical: Indicates Optical input selected.
• AUX: Indicates AUX input selected.
• Dolby Content: Indicates Dolby audio decoding.
• DTS Content: Indicates DTS audio decoding.
• Night Mode: Indicates Night Mode is active.
• Bluetooth: Indicates Bluetooth connection status.
• Sub: Indicates subwoofer connection status.
• Surrounds: Indicates surround speaker connection status.

Sound Bar Top Panel Lights (Source/Mode):

• Blinking Orange ?: Startup sequence.
• White Lights: Indicate source selection or mode.
• Bouncing Left/Right White Lights: Entering IR Learn Mode.
• Fading In/Out White Lights: Ready to learn IR command.
• Counting Down White Lights: Processing received IR command.
• Solid White Lights: Successful IR command learned or specific input selected.

Subwoofer Back Indicator:

• Solid Green ?: Paired to sound bar.
• Flashing Green ?: Pairing mode or attempting to sync.

Surround Speakers Back Indicator:

• Flashing Green ?: Ready to pair/sync.
• Solid Green ?: Paired to sound bar.

Chromecast Built-in Indicator:

• White Light ? on Sound Bar: Indicates active Chromecast streaming.

Optimizing Your Listening Experience

Use the remote control or sound bar top panel buttons to adjust settings. The sound bar lights ? will indicate the current level.

Bass Control: Adjust low-frequency volume for more or less impact. Lights indicate level from less bass (-) to more bass (+).

Volume Control: Adjust master volume. Lights indicate level from quieter (-) to louder (+).

VoiceAdjust Control: Adjust dialogue levels for clarity. Lights indicate level from less voice enhancement to more voice enhancement.

Optimizing Your Surround Speakers

Surround Volume Control: Adjust volume for the rear surround speakers. Lights indicate level from less volume (-) to more volume (+).

Balance Control: Adjust the sound balance for left and right surround speakers. Lights indicate balance from left-weighted (L) to right-weighted (R).

Using Your TV or Cable/Satellite Remote to Control the MagniFi MAX

The MagniFi MAX can often be controlled by your existing TV remote using one of these methods:

• HDMI CEC Control: If your TV is connected via HDMI and CEC is enabled in your TV settings, volume and mute functions may work automatically.
• Preloaded IR Codes: If connected via Optical or non-CEC HDMI, the sound bar may recognize commands from popular TV brands without further setup. Visit the Polk website for a list of supported brands.
• IR Learning Function: If your TV is not recognized, you can teach the sound bar to learn your TV remote's commands (volume, mute, source, bass) using the IR Learning Function.

Using the IR Learning Function

IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12" (30cm) directly in front of the MagniFi MAX. Ensure remotes have fresh batteries.

Entering IR Learn Mode:

1. Ensure the sound bar is powered on ?.
2. Press and hold the Source button ? on the sound bar for about 3 seconds.
3. Release the button when you hear a two-note tone. White lights ? on the front of the sound bar will bounce left and right.

STEP 1: Select a button on your MagniFi MAX remote

Press and release the button on the MagniFi MAX remote you want to learn (e.g., Volume Up ?). You will hear a single tone and see all white lights ? fading in and out together.

STEP 2: Select a button on your TV remote

Briefly tap the corresponding button on your TV remote. You will hear a two-note tone, and white lights ? will count down from left to right as the IR command is processed.

STEP 3: Verify the results

• If you see white lights ? fading in and out again, repeat Step 2.
• If you hear a two-note tone and see lights indicating failure (e.g., ❌❌❌❌❌❌❌❌), the command was not learned. Please try again.
• If you hear a single tone and see lights indicating success (e.g., ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️), the command was successfully learned.

STEP 4: Learn Another Code

When the white lights ? are bouncing left and right again, you are ready to learn another function by repeating Steps 1-3.

Exiting IR Learn Mode:

Press and hold the Source button ? on the sound bar again for about 3 seconds. Release the button when you hear a two-note tone. The soundbar will automatically exit IR learn mode if no IR commands are received for 60 seconds. All learned commands are saved automatically.

Clearing All Learned IR Codes:

Press and hold the Source button ? on the sound bar for about 10 seconds. You will hear a two-note tone. Continue holding the button and release it after you hear a three-note tone.

Advanced Setup

Troubleshooting

Sound Modes

• Music Mode: Provides balanced sound and smoother bass while minimizing spatialization effects for natural sound reproduction. Use the Music button ? to toggle between Music Mode and All Stereo mode for 2-channel audio.
• All Stereo Mode: Provides room-filling sound by mirroring front channels to surround speakers.
• Movie Mode: Optimized for movie and TV content, offering bass boost, increased spatialization, and enhanced VoiceAdjust for dialogue clarity. This is the default mode for HDMI and Optical inputs.
• Night Mode: Reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility for low-volume listening.
• Sport Mode: Enhances dialogue-rich content like sports, news, and talk shows. Uses VoiceAdjust to boost dialogue clarity and optimizes subwoofer volume.

About Polk Technologies

Software Updates

Why Update? Get the latest features, performance improvements, and enhancements for your Polk sound bar.

How to Update?

1. Download the free Google Home app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Use the app to connect the sound bar to your home wireless network.
3. Once connected, the sound bar will update automatically, typically overnight.

Contact Polk Technical Support for Additional Help:

• Website: www.polkaudio.com/contact-us
• Email: polkcs@polkaudio.com
• Phone: +1-410-358-3600 (or 1-800-377-POLK (7655), option 1)

Specifications

Warranty Information

Polk Audio, LLC warrants Polk Audio branded wireless speakers to the original retail purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year under normal use and conditions. Polk will, at its option, repair or replace the product if it proves to be defective. If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired or replaced with an identical model, Polk may replace it with a current model of equal or greater value.

To obtain warranty service, visit www.polkaudio.com or contact Polk Audio Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655 for instructions. You will need to provide an original receipt or bill of sale. Ship the product, prepaid and insured, with proof of purchase to Polk Audio, 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081. Risk of loss or damage in transit is borne by the purchaser. Freight collect shipments will be refused.

This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to products that have been modified, used contrary to their purpose, have altered or missing serial numbers, or were purchased from unauthorized dealers. It is void if damaged by accident, unreasonable use, neglect, improper service, or other causes not arising from defects in material or construction. Products with thermally damaged voice coils due to abuse are not covered but may be replaced at Polk's discretion. The warranty terminates if you sell or transfer the product.

This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, paint damage, damage to other components, parts, or premises, or any consequential damages. Polk does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation. External conditions beyond Polk's control may affect performance, including wireless network configuration, performance, distance, content sources, third-party devices, and radio/environmental interference.

Polk may offer access to third-party content; Polk reserves the right to alter or discontinue access to such content at any time. Polk disclaims all warranties and representations offered by third-party content providers. Polk is not obligated to provide updates or upgrades, but if provided, they are subject to these terms.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state. All other warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are expressly excluded and disclaimed to the maximum extent allowed by law. Polk assumes no liability for acts of third parties. Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitation may not apply. Polk is not liable for special, indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages, lost profits, lost savings, or damages resulting from improper use or inability to use the product. Polk's maximum liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the product. Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusions may not apply to you.

DTS Digital Surround: Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc.

Safety Precautions and Compliance

FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) it may not cause harmful interference, and (2) it must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

IC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This device complies with Canada's portable RF exposure limit for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation. Further reduction can be achieved by keeping the product as far as possible from the user's body or by setting the device to a lower output power if available.

Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The antenna type and gain should be chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than permitted for successful communication. This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information: The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below Industry Canada (IC) limits. The device should be used to minimize human contact potential during normal operation. This device has also been evaluated and shown compliant with IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions (antennas are greater than 20cm from a person's body).

2.412-2.472GHz Band: This device operates in this range.

5.15-5.25GHz Band: Operations in this band are restricted to indoor use only.

Slave Equipment: This device is slave equipment, not radar detection, and not adhoc operation in the DFS band.

Important Safety Instructions:

1. Read and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings and follow all instructions.
3. Do not use near water; clean only with a dry cloth.
4. Do not block ventilation openings; install per manufacturer's instructions.
5. Do not install near heat sources.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of polarized or grounding-type plugs.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
8. Use only manufacturer-specified attachments/accessories.
9. Use only with specified carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables. Use caution when moving cart/apparatus combinations.
10. Unplug during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
12. Equipment can be used at a maximum 45°C ambient temperature.
13. Do not open the equipment to reduce the risk of electrical shock; only qualified personnel should open it.
14. WARNING: To reduce fire or shock risk, do not expose to rain or moisture. No liquid-filled objects should be placed on the apparatus.
15. The AC inlet is used as the disconnect device and shall remain readily operable.
16. The product shall be used on an open bench.
17. No naked flame sources (e.g., lighted candles) should be placed on the apparatus.
18. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
19. The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat (sunshine, fire, etc.).
20. WARNING: If battery compartment does not close securely, stop using and keep away from children/pets.
21. WARNING: Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
22. WARNING: Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.

Symbols: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol ⚡ indicates dangerous voltage. The exclamation point ❗ indicates important operating and maintenance instructions.

EU Compliance Information: Eligible for CE mark. Conforms to EU Directives: Low Voltage (2014/35/EC), EMC (2014/30/EU), RoHS (2011/65/EU), WEEE (2012/19/EU), Eco-Design (2009/125/EC), REACH (2006/121/EC), Radio Equipment (2014/53/EU).

Declaration of Conformity (DoC): Polk Audio LLC declares this equipment complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. Customers can download a copy of the original DoC from www.polkaudio.com.

Harmonized ENs: Includes EN 301489-1, EN 301489-17, and EN 62479, covering EMC and RF exposure requirements.

Wireless Device Operating Frequencies and RF Power:

Note: 5.15 - 5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in specified countries (AT, BE, BG, CZ, DK, EE, FR, DE, IS, IE, IT, EL, ES, CY, LV, LI, LT, LU, HU, RS, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, TR, FI, SE, CH, UK, HR).