Polk Audio ATRIUM 50 Owner's Manual
Polk Audio ATRIUM 50 Owner's Manual

Polk Audio ATRIUM 50 Owner's Manual

Polk audio multi-application weatherproof indoor/outdoor loudspeakers owner's manual
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M a n u a l
Multi-Application
Weatherproof
Indoor/Outdoor
Loudspeakers

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  • Page 1 O w n e r ’s M a n u a l Multi-Application Weatherproof Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers...
  • Page 2 Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www.polkaudio.com...
  • Page 3: Placement Options

    PLACEMENT OPTIONS The Atrium has a wide dispersion pattern, and is very efficient. Your Atrium Series speakers will deliver good sound quality throughout a large listening area, but if you really want high sound levels in an outdoor setting, which has acoustic characteristics that differ from those of indoor conditions, we recommend multiple-pair setups.
  • Page 4: Preparing To Paint

    PAINTING YOUR ATRIUM AW LOUDSPEAKERS You will need: • A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318) • A spray can of the paint of your choice. Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to use the speakers outdoors •...
  • Page 5: Painting The Grille

    PAINTING THE CABINET, BRACKET KNOBS AND BRACKET: 1. Apply two thin coats of primer to the cabinet and knobs. The bracket does not require a primer. 2. When the primer is completely dry, apply the finish color [figure 7]. 3. When the paint is completely dry, remove the masking material.
  • Page 6 If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer. Make sure the material on which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can...
  • Page 7 If speaker wire is being fed from a hole in the wall behind the bracket, pull this speaker wire through the hole in the bracket before mounting the bracket [figure 11]. Line up the bracket, attached to the speaker, so that the screw heads pass through the large center hole of the bracket’s keyhole slots.
  • Page 8: Safety First

    If you are not sure of a safe way of mounting your speakers please consult a professional installer, your authorized Polk Audio dealer, or a building contractor. You will maximize the useful life of your Atrium speakers by placing them where they will receive less exposure to the elements.
  • Page 9 FIGURE 15 USING 5-WAY BINDING POSTS EL USO DE POSTES DE CONEXIÓN DE CINCO POSICIONES UTILISATION DES BORNIERS “CINQ FAÇONS” GEBRAUCH VON FUNFER-VERBINDUNGS- BOLZEN Loosen hex nut Insert speaker wire through hole Desenrosque parcialmente la tuerca hexagonal Inserte el alambre para la bocina en el orificio Desserrer l’écrou Insérer le fil du haut-parleur dans le trou...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS ATRIUM50 Frequency Response 75Hz-20Khz Recommended Power 10-80W Continuous Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm outputs Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) 89db Available Finishes Black & White Environmental Standards ASTM D5894-UV Salt Fog, Mil Standard 810 Immersion, Mil-Std 883 Method 1009.8 for salt and corrosion Cabinet material Mineral filled polypropylene Grille &...
  • Page 11 “Polk Audio,” “Polk,” “The Speaker Specialists,” “Power Port” and “Dynamic Balance” are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated. Dolby, Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and AC-3 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp.
  • Page 12 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215, USA, 800-377-7655, FAX: 410-764-5266 www.polkaudio.com HBP893...

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