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  • Page 1 Signa S4 HOME THEATER SYSTEM Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix About manuals ..............4 Playback ..............23 About descriptions of this manual ........4 Playing TV, movies and music ........23 Accessories ................. 5 Adjusting the volume ............24 Inserting the batteries ............6 Adjusting the subwoofer volume ........
  • Page 3 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Tips ................33 Troubleshooting ............... 33 Power does not turn on / Power is turned off .... 34 Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit ................ 35 Trouble teaching this unit remote control commands ....................

  • Page 4: About Manuals

    About descriptions of this manual Signa S4 (sound bar and subwoofer) is described as this unit in this manual. In this manual, when you can operate either the sound bar or remote control, the operations for remote control are mainly described.
  • Page 5 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Accessories Check that the following parts are supplied with the product. Quick Start Guide Safety Instructions Cautions on Using Batteries Wall mount template Power cords HDMI cable Optical cable Wall mount spacers Remote control unit R03/AAA batteries...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Part Names And Functions

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Part names and functions Sound bar o Top panel A Power operation button (c) C Bluetooth button (g) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 23) Switches the input source to “Bluetooth”. (v p. 25) Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power Used to pair with Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 8: Front Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Front panel A Status LED The status, such as for the power, input source, audio format, or sound mode is displayed. (v p. 9) B Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control unit. (v p. 6)
  • Page 9 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Status LED Off (Standby) Power Movie mode Blink once TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) Music mode TV (OPTICAL) Input Blink twice source Bluetooth Night mode Blink three times Dolby Atmos Sound mode [Ex.] Input source: TV (HDMI eARC/ARC) Dolby Voice adjust 1...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Rear panel A Wall hook hole D HDMI connector (TV (HDMI) eARC/ARC) Used to mount the sound bar on a wall. (v p. 15) Use the included HDMI cable to connect an eARC or ARC function-compatible TV.
  • Page 11 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Subwoofer o Rear panel A Status LED Displays subwoofer status. LED indication Status When subwoofer power is standby When the sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected 0 The sound bar and subwoofer are wirelessly connected as the factory default.

  • Page 12: Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Remote control unit A Power button (c) Turns the sound bar power on/off (standby). (v p. 23) Links to sound bar power and turns the subwoofer power on/off (standby). B Input source buttons (TV, AUX, g) This selects the input source.
  • Page 13 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix H Button to adjust subwoofer (BASS +, -) Adjusts the volume level for the subwoofer. (v p. 24) I Music mode button (2) Enjoy the full presence of a wide, encompassing acoustic field. (v p. 27) J Voice adjust buttons (VOICE ADJUST 1, 2, 3) Adjust the volume of dialog in movies, vocals in music, etc.
  • Page 14 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning Positioning the sound bar in front of a TV 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 Hanging the sound bar on a wall The sound bar can be mounted on a wall using the two keyholes provided on the back of the bar for this purpose. When hanging bar on a wall, position it in a flat, vertical position. To ensure safety, it is best to employ a contractor to mount the sound bar on the wall.
  • Page 16 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix 0 When hanging the sound bar on a wall, use the included wall mount template. How to use the wall mount template A Tape the template to the location you would like to mount the sound bar. Leave enough space between the TV and the sound bar so that the sound from the Atmos speakers on the top of the bar, which projects towards the ceiling, is not blocked by the TV.

  • Page 17: Positioning The Subwoofer

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Positioning the subwoofer Position the subwoofer in a flat location near the sound bar.
  • Page 18 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 unit 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 unit.
  • Page 19 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and compatible with the eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) or ARC (Audio Return Channel) Use the included HDMI cable to connect this unit to an eARC or ARC function-compatible TV. Soundbar (Rear panel) HDMI INPUT...
  • Page 20 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an optical digital connector Use the included HDMI and optical cables to connect this unit to your TV. Soundbar (Rear panel) HDMI...
  • Page 21 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix TV equipped with an HDMI connector and incompatible with the eARC or ARC / TV equipped with an analog connector Use the included HDMI cable and a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo audio cable to connect this unit to your TV. Soundbar (Rear panel) HDMI...

  • Page 22: 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. Subwoofer (Rear panel) Soundbar (Rear panel) Power cord (included) Power cord (included) Connect to household power outlet (AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz)

  • Page 23: Input Source Buttons

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Playing TV, movies and music Turn on the power of the TV and connected devices. Press c to turn on power to the unit. Press the input source button. Input source Device connected to the TV ((HDMI) buttons eARC/ARC, OPTICAL) AUX:...

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Subwoofer Volume

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Adjusting the volume Adjusting the subwoofer volume Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume. Use BASS + or BASS – to adjust the subwoofer volume. When the button is pressed, the status LED lights up to match the current volume.

  • Page 25: Pairing A Bluetooth Device For The First Time

    Activate the Bluetooth settings on your Bluetooth device. Select “Polk Signa S4” from the list of devices displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device. The status LED lights up in blue and this unit and the Bluetooth device are paired.

  • Page 26: Pairing With Other Bluetooth Devices

    Bluetooth device connected. If the connection is cut, repeatedly blinks in blue. perform connection again. Select “Polk Signa S4” from the list of devices Play music using any app on your Bluetooth device. displayed on the screen of the Bluetooth device.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Settings Perform the below operations and settings as needed. Selecting a sound mode Press the sound mode button to select a sound mode. When the button is pressed, the rightmost status LED blinks and the sound mode changes. (v p. 9) Enjoy movie theater-like surround sound.
  • Page 28 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Automatically setting to standby Reducing the standby power (Auto standby function) consumption (Deep standby function) Switch the auto standby function on or off. When the auto standby function is turned on, the power supply This unit can be placed into deep standby mode, in which its for this unit automatically switches to standby if no operations standby power consumption is lower than in normal standby...
  • Page 29 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Switching the standby linking via 0 When the power button is pressed while the deep standby function is HDMI control function on or off on, all status LEDs blink in white three times and this unit enter deep standby mode.
  • Page 30 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Automatically turning on the power Switch to the input source you want to set. according to the playback of the On the remote control unit, press the button that playback device (Auto on control corresponds to the input source you want to set for five seconds or longer.
  • Page 31 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 main unit’s d for 3 seconds or more. There are three ways to operate this unit using the remote Among the LEDs on the status display, one white LED light control of a TV.
  • Page 32 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 d on the sound bar for 10 seconds until all status LEDs blink in purple five times.

  • Page 33: 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 34: 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. 22) If the power of this unit cannot be turned on with the remote control for the TV, press the c button to turn on the power of this unit. (v p.

  • Page 35: Operations Cannot Be Performed Through The Remote Control Unit

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit Operations cannot be performed through the remote control unit. Batteries are worn out. Replace with new batteries. (v p. 6) Operate the remote control unit within a distance of about 7 m from this unit and at an angle of within 30°. (v p. 6) Remove any obstacle between this unit and the remote control unit.

  • Page 36: 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. 18) Insert connection cables all the way in. Check that input connectors and output connectors are not reversely connected. Check cables for damage.

  • Page 37: Bluetooth Playback Does Not Work

    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 38: 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 39: 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 c to turn on power to the unit. Press and hold the main unit's c, d and + at the same time for at least 5 seconds.

  • Page 40: 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 unit via HDMI. eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) function The eARC function is compatible with conventional ARC function compatible audio formats in addition to multichannel linear PCM, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos and other audio formats a conventional ARC function cannot transmit.

  • Page 41: Trademark Information

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Trademark information ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Polk Audio is under license.

  • Page 42: 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: 40 W Power consumption in standby mode: 1.5 W Power consumption in deep standby mode: 0.3 W Max Analog Input: 2 Vrms...

  • Page 43: Wireless Section

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Wireless section Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz (Wireless subwoofer) o Bluetooth section Communications system: Bluetooth Version 5.0 Transmission power: Power Class 2 Maximum communication range: Approx. 10 m in line of sight Used frequency range: 2.4 GHz band Modulation scheme: FHSS (Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum)
  • Page 44 Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix o Dimensions (Unit: mm) 1046 o Weight: 2.9 kg...

  • Page 45: Dimensions (Unit: Mm)

    Contents Connections Playback Settings Tips Appendix Subwoofer o General Operating temperature: 5 °C - 35 °C Power supply: AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 40 W Power consumption in standby mode: 0.3 W Power consumption in deep standby mode: 0.3 W (Unit: mm) o Dimensions...
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