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  • Page 1 REACT SOUND BAR Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix What you can do with this unit ........4 Playback ..............22 Accessories ................. 6 Enjoying TV, movies and music ........22 Inserting the batteries ............7 Listening to music on a Bluetooth device ....23 Operating range of the remote control unit ....
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips ................30 Troubleshooting ............... 30 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off ..... 31 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit ................. 31 No sound comes out ............32 Bluetooth playback does not work ......

  • Page 4: What You Can Do With This Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Thank you for purchasing this Polk product. To ensure proper operation, please read this owner’s manual carefully before using the product. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it for future reference. What you can do with this unit This sound bar enables you to connect this unit to your TV to enjoy high-quality sound.

  • Page 5: Playing A Bluetooth Device

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Operating by talking to Alexa o Playing a Bluetooth device ・ Alexa, turn up the volume ・   Alexa, what’s the weather today? [Related information] 0 Alexa isn’t available in certain languages and countries. “Listening to music on a Bluetooth device”...
  • Page 6 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Wall mount template Power cord HDMI cable Optical digital cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries...

  • Page 7: Inserting The Batteries

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Inserting the batteries NOTE 0 Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if it will not be in use for long periods. Slide the rear cover off the remote control unit in the 0 If the battery fluid should leak, carefully wipe the fluid off the inside of arrow direction.

  • Page 8: Part Names And Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel For details, see the next page.
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix D Microphone This is the microphone to talk to Alexa. 0 Do not put anything on top of the sound bar. Doing so may lead accidental operations. 0 This microphone cannot be used for calls. A Microphone mute button ( This disables the microphone.

  • Page 10: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front panel A Light bar C Remote control sensor While Alexa responds, the LED lights up. This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7) When the volume button is pressed, the LED displays the volume level.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Rear panel A Wall hook hole F SUB LED Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 15) This LED lights up in green when the sound bar is paired with the optional subwoofer.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit This section mainly explains remote control operations. A Remote control signal transmitter This transmits signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 7) B Action button ( This invokes Alexa. C Input source button (TV) This switches the input source to TV.
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix I Input source button (g) This switches the input source to g. (v p. 22) J Voice adjust buttons (VOICE +, –) Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc. so these can be heard more easily.

  • Page 14: Positioning The Sound Bar

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning Positioning the sound bar Position the sound bar in front of your TV, etc., on a flat surface. NOTE 0 When positioning the sound bar in front of your TV, make sure the sound bar does not obstruct the TV’s remote control light sensor, etc.
  • Page 15 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o When hanging the sound bar on a wall The sound bar has a wall hook hole to hang it on a wall. When hanging it on a wall, position it in a flat, vertical position. To ensure safety, request a contractor perform the mounting work when mounting onto a wall.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When hanging it on a wall, use the included wall mount template. [How to use the wall mount template] A Affix the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar.
  • Page 17 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting a TV How to connect a TV depends on the connectors and functions equipped on the TV. 0 Enable the TV’s HDMI control function when using an HDMI cable to connect this device to your TV. (See the TV owner’s manual for details.) 0 Turn off the TV’s speaker or minimize the volume when using this device.
  • Page 18 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 1: TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use the included HDMI cable to connect this device to an ARC function-compatible TV. Sound bar HDMI INPUT HDMI cable (included) 0 The TV also needs to be compatible with the ARC function.
  • Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connection 2: TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included optical digital cables to connect this device to your TV. Sound bar DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT Optical digital cable (included) 0 Line up the optical digital cable with the shape of the terminal to insert.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Power Cords

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Connecting the power cords After completing all the connections, insert the power plug into the power outlet. Sound bar Power cord (included) To household power outlet (AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Getting the Alexa App Install the Alexa App on your mobile device and connect this unit to the network. 0 If you are already using a product with Alexa built-in, it is automatically connected to this unit. 0 Check whether your mobile device is connected to your home router before you operate it.
  • Page 22 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Enjoying TV, movies and music Press the input source button. Device connected to the TV (HDMI ARC/ OPTICAL) Bluetooth device Play the device connected to this unit. For details, see the relevant device manual. 0 Connect an HDMI control-compatible TV and this device via HDMI and enable the HDMI control to enable linked control from either device.

  • Page 23: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. Select “Polk React Sound Bar” (Default) from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status display LED lights up in blue and this device and...

  • Page 24: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Bluetooth device connected. If the connection is cut, perform connection again. Select “Polk React Sound Bar” (Default) from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device.

  • Page 25: Spotify Connect Function

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Spotify Connect function Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home speakers. So you’ll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever you’re doing.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Subwoofer Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Perform the below operations and settings as needed. Adjusting the volume Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume. The light bar changes to the volume display when these buttons are pressed. Adjusting the subwoofer volume VOL +, –...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Listening Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Selecting a listening mode Turning off the sound temporarily Press the listening mode button to select a listening Press mode. The status LED blinks in white. When the button is pressed, the rightmost status display LED flashes and the listening mode changes.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Using the remote control learning function Operating this unit using the remote control of a TV Press and hold the for 3 seconds or more until the voice guidance responds. There are three ways to operate this unit using the remote control of a TV.
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Point the remote control of the TV at the remote control sensor of this unit and press the remote 0 To delete all learned data, press and hold on the sound bar for 10 control button to be learned (e.g.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Troubleshooting If a problem should arise, first check the following: 1. Are the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated as described in the owner’s manual? 3. Are the other devices operating properly? If this unit does not operate properly, check the corresponding symptoms in this section.

  • Page 31: Power Does Not Turn On / Power Is Turned Off

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power does not turn on / Power is turned off Power does not turn on. Check whether the power plug is correctly inserted into the power outlet. (v p. 20) Power automatically turns off. If no operations have been performed for 20 minutes or more and audio is not being input, this device automatically switches to voice initiated mode.

  • Page 32: No Sound Comes Out

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix No sound comes out No sound comes out. Check the connections for all devices. (v p. 14) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.
  • Page 33 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Bluetooth playback does not work Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device. It may be that Bluetooth is not enabled on the Bluetooth device. See the owner’s manual of the Bluetooth device to enable the Bluetooth function.

  • Page 34: The Hdmi Control Function Does Not Work

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix The HDMI Control function does not work The HDMI Control function does not work. You cannot operate devices that are not compatible with the HDMI Control function. In addition, depending on the connected device or the settings, the HDMI Control function may not work. In this case, operate the external device directly. Check that the HDMI Control function setting is enabled on all devices connected to this unit.

  • Page 35: Resetting Factory Settings

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Resetting factory settings Perform this procedure if the display is abnormal or if operations cannot be performed. Various settings are reset to the factory default values. Make settings again. Press and hold the Action button until the light bar turns orange (about 25 seconds).

  • Page 36: About Hdmi

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About HDMI This unit supports the following HDMI functions. ARC (Audio Return Channel) function Enjoy movies, music, etc., on your TV simply by connecting an ARC function-compatible TV to this device via HDMI. HDMI control function Connect an HDMI control-compatible TV and this device via HDMI and enable the HDMI control to enable linked control from either device.

  • Page 37: Power Management

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Power management Power modes o Voice initiated mode Optical input After around 20 minutes of no operation after optical device This unit has prepared a voice initiated mode in active mode. is put into voice initiated mode. It is a voice initiated mode that reduces the power consumption as low as possible by reducing the operation of HDMI output (ARC)

  • Page 38: Standby Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Standby mode This unit can be placed into standby mode, in which its standby power consumption is lower than in voice initiated mode. Press the mic mute button twice while holding down the action button.

  • Page 39: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information ® 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.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Specifications Sound bar o General Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C Power supply: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 30 W Power consumption in voice initiated mode: 3.9 W (Wi-Fi) 3.8 W (Bluetooth) 3.8 W (HDMI,ARC) 3.9 W (Optical)

  • Page 41: Bluetooth Section

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless LAN section Network type (wireless LAN standard): Conforming to IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 4.2 Transmission power: Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Approx.
  • Page 42 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Dimensions (Unit : in. (mm)) 16 (406) 34 1/8 (864) 4 7/8 (121) Weight : 6 lbs 6 oz (2.9 kg)
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