Polk S2 Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
USER GUIDE
Thank you for your Polk purchase. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to call or email us.
Technical Assistance
In North America, call Polk Customer Service at
800-377-POLK(7655) (M–F, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. EST)
Outside the US, call +1-410-358-3600
Email: polkcs@polkaudio.com
Polk Audio
1 Viper Way
Vista, CA 92081
The complete owner’s manual can be found online at www.polkaudio.com
What’s in the Box
- Sound bar
- Subwoofer
- Remote control
- Sound bar power cord
- Subwoofer power cord
- HDMI cable
- Optical cable
- AAA Battery
- Literature
- Spacers
Connecting Your Signa S2 to Your TV
1. Is an HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC”?
Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled with “ARC” on both the TV and the sound bar.
Connect the an Optical cable between the TV and sound bar.
Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI port on the TV and to the “TV ARC” port on the sound bar.
NOTE: HDMI (ARC) and optical supports Dolby 5.1 decoding
2. Remote battery installation: Insert the provided AAA battery.
3. Connect the sound bar power cord to an AC outlet
4. Position subwoofer and connect to an AC outlet (for best performance place on the same wall as the TV)
NOTE: The Signa S2 sound bar and wireless subwoofer are preset at the factory to work together. Should your wireless subwoofer stop receiving an audio signal, follow these instructions to re-establish the connection:
1. Turn on your sound bar.
2. Press and hold the BAR SYNC button on the back of the subwoofer for 3 seconds.
3. Simultaneously press and hold Bluetooth and VOL + buttons on the sound bar for 5 seconds.
The sound bar will search for a connection while the first and second LEDs on the sound bar will flash intermittently. The lights will stop flashing when the sound bar and subwoofer connect. If the sound bar and subwoofer fail to connect, the first and second LEDs will flash together 5 times. Repeat steps above to establish a connection.
5. Turn on your sound bar
Press the Power button POWER on the sound bar or remote.
NOTE: Make sure TV internal speakers are OFF
Remote Control
Sound Bar Top Panel
Sound Bar Back Panel
Sound Bar LEDs
The Signa S2 has a horizontal row of LED lights that provide status indications, like source, volume and listening modes.
Optimizing Your Listening Experience
Music Listening
How to Set Up Bluetooth
1. To enable Bluetooth , press the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control. A blue LED will pulse on the sound bar.
2. Go to the Bluetooth devices section on your phone, tablet or computer and select Polk Signa S2. The LED is solid blue when Bluetooth is connected.
NOTE: To take control when another device is connected, press
How to hear your TV again: When you are finished using
Bluetooth, press the source button on the sound bar or remote (TV, AUX).
Auto Standby
When there is no input signal and operation for 15 minutes, this unit automatically enters the standby mode.
Bluetooth standby
When Bluetooth connection is made from a registered Bluetooth device, this unit turns on automatically.
1. Press and hold the [TV] button for approximately 5 seconds.
(The default setting is “O¦”).
Specifications
Sound bar
Power supply: AC 100 – 230 V, 50/60Hz
Operating temperature: 5 C – 35 C° °
Power consumption: 40 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.3
Power consumption in Bluetooth standby: W 1.6 W
Subwoofer
Power supply: AC 100 – 230 V, 50/60Hz
Operating temperature: 5 C – 35 C ° °
Power consumption: 40 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.26 W
Power consumption in Bluetooth standby: 1.1 W
Specifications:
- Brand: Polk
- Model: Signa S2
- Power Output: Sound bar – X watts, Subwoofer – Y watts
- Audio Decoding: Dolby 5.1
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, HDMI ARC, Optical
Manufactured Jnder license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
The Bluetooth .. word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth 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.
FAQ:
Q: How do I re-establish the connection between the sound bar and wireless subwoofer?
A: Follow these steps if the wireless subwoofer stops receiving an audio signal:
- Turn on your sound bar.
- Press and hold the BAR SYNC button on the back of the subwoofer for 3 seconds.
- Simultaneously press and hold Bluetooth and VOL + buttons on the sound bar for 5 seconds. The sound bar will search for a connection while the first and second LEDs on the sound bar will flash intermittently. The lights will stop flashing when the sound bar and subwoofer connect. If they fail to connect, the LEDs will flash together 5 times. Repeat above steps to establish a connection.
Documents / Resources
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