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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL MagniFi Max AX SR ™...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Product Features � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �11 Settings �...
  • Page 3 © Copyright 2022 Polk Audio, LLC. Polk, Polk Audio, Polk MagniFi Max AX, Polk MagniFi Max AX SR, and Polk Voice Adjust are registered trademarks of Polk Audio, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Setup

    Set Up the Sound Bar...
  • Page 5 Unpack Check that the following items are included in the box. Sound bar 2x wireless surrounds power power cable supplies Sound bar 2x wireless surrounds Remote control Literature pack Batteries Subwoofer Wall mount Subwoofer power cable spacers HDMI cable Setup...
  • Page 6 Place the sound bar For the best listening experience, place the sound bar centered under your TV and flush with the front edge of your cabinet. If you would like to mount the sound bar to your wall, follow the instructions in the included wall-mount template.
  • Page 7 Connect your TV 1. Look for the HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC” or “eARC”. IMPORTANT: Only one port on your TV is labeled “ARC” or “eARC”. You must connect to that specific port or else you will not hear TV audio. 2.
  • Page 8 Connect power...
  • Page 9 Set up the subwoofer 1. For best performance, place the subwoofer along the same wall as the TV and as close as possible to the TV. The distance between the sound bar and the subwoofer should not be more than 30ft (10m), with less distance preferred.
  • Page 10 Set up the surround speakers 1. Place the left and right surround speakers as shown in the illustration above. 2. Connect the power supplies to the surround speakers and to a wall outlet. Note: The surrounds automatically pair to the sound bar when powered on, and connection to the sound bar is wireless.
  • Page 11 Set up the remote 1. Turn the remote to view the back. 2. Open the back cover of the remote by sliding the bottom portion downward. 3. Insert the two AAA batteries into the remote and replace the cover.
  • Page 12 Connect to Wi-Fi® via one of the three options below Connect your sound bar to Wi-Fi® to complete setup and receive important software updates that will improve performance, enable new features, and maintain compatibility with your TV. You can use one of three options to connect to Wi-Fi: the Google Home app, Amazon Alexa app, or directly from an iOS device.
  • Page 13 Setup is now complete! Watch TV or play a movie and adjust the sound bar volume and other settings as desired. You can use the sound bar top panel, the sound bar remote, or your TV remote to make adjustments to your listening experience.

  • Page 14: Product Features

    Product Features...
  • Page 15 Remote control features Power Bluetooth input TV input Input source select Voice Adjust® Bass adjust BASS VOICE Height adjust Treble adjust TREBLE HEIGHT Audio delay adjust Surrounds adjust SURR DELAY Volume and Mute settings adjust SOUND INFO Sound Status information mode select Product Features...
  • Page 16 Sound bar features Top panel Volume Power Bluetooth down/up Input Mute...
  • Page 17 Front panel Status light Display...
  • Page 18 Back panel Connect (for pairing subwoofer/surrounds) HDMI inputs Optical USB* Power HDMI Wi-Fi status light eARC/ARC Subwoofer Surrounds status light status light *For basic MP3 music playback (for more information, see page 33)
  • Page 19 Subwoofer features Status light Connect button...
  • Page 20 Surround speaker features Status Light Connect button Power...

  • Page 21: Settings

    Settings...
  • Page 22 Status indicators Display Display The sound bar display provides status information when you change settings or modes. The display turns off when you are not actively changing settings or modes. MOVIE Press on the remote at any time to view current settings on the display, including the input source, decoder, sound mode, and Wi-Fi, subwoofer, and surround speaker connection states.
  • Page 23 Customize your listening experience Sound modes Press SOUND on the remote to cycle through the available sound modes. The sound modes adjust the audio characteristics of the sound bar according to the type of content you’re listening to. Note: The sound mode is saved for each individual HDMI input to allow you to cater the sound for each of your source devices.
  • Page 24 Night Mode Use this mode for low-volume listening. This mode reduces bass and volume dynamics while improving voice intelligibility. All Stereo Use this mode to send the front left and right channels to your Mode surround speakers. This mode is only available when MagniFi Max AX Surrounds or Polk SR2 Wireless Surrounds are connected.
  • Page 25 Height adjust Use the height-level control to increase or decrease the volume of the up-firing, height- channel speakers on your sound bar. This adjusts the overhead effects on the sound bar. Press the HEIGHT button and then – on the remote to increase or decrease the height-channel volume.
  • Page 26 Use your TV remote to control the sound bar You can also use your TV, cable, or satellite remote to control the sound bar power, volume, mute and other functions. Depending on your TV model and connection type, you might need to teach the sound bar to respond to your TV remote. If the sound bar does not respond to your TV, cable or satellite remote, follow the steps below.
  • Page 27 3� Select a button on your TV remote� Press and release the button on your TV remote that you want to control the sound bar function you selected in step 2 (for example, Volume Up). If the message “TRY AGAIN” appears on the display, repeat steps 2 and 3. The message “SUCCESS”...

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi And Bluetooth

    Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®...
  • Page 29 Listen with Chromecast built-in™ With Chromecast built-in, you can easily: • Stream music from your favorite apps over Wi-Fi. • Create a whole-home audio experience. Multi-room sync lets you play the same song across multiple Chromecast built-in compatible speakers in your house at the same time. •...
  • Page 30 Listen with Apple AirPlay® AirPlay® is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room – with a tap or by just asking Siri – right from iPhone®, iPad®, HomePod®, or Apple TV®. Play a song in the living room and kitchen at the same time or adjust the volume in any room, all in sync.
  • Page 31 Listen with Amazon Alexa™ Connect the MagniFi Max AX to your Alexa account, and use your existing Amazon Alexa Built-in or Echo device(s) to play music (including multi-room music), adjust volume, set alarms, and more. Set up with the Alexa app Download the Alexa app on your mobile device.
  • Page 32 Listen to music with Bluetooth® Connect a phone or tablet with Bluetooth 1. Press the Bluetooth button on the top panel of the sound bar or on the remote. “BT READY TO PAIR” appears on the sound bar display. 2. Navigate to the Bluetooth settings in your phone or tablet, and select “Polk MagniFi Max AX”.

  • Page 33: Tips And Troubleshooting

    Tips and Troubleshooting...
  • Page 34 I don’t have an HDMI port labeled “eARC” or “ARC” on my TV. 1. Use an optical cable to connect the sound bar to your TV. 2. Turn off your TV’s internal speakers. See your TV manual for instructions. There is no sound coming from my sound bar. •...
  • Page 35 My remote control isn’t working. • Get closer to the sound bar and aim the remote at the front of the sound bar. • Make sure nothing is blocking the IR receiver on your TV (the part of your TV where you aim the remote).
  • Page 36 Why do I see a network called Polk MagniFi Max AX? Your soundbar broadcasts a wireless network so that you can connect the soundbar to Wi-Fi. The wireless network signal turns off once you complete Wi-Fi set up. We recommend connecting your sound bar to the internet to receive the latest software updates.
  • Page 37 Can I put the sound bar into sleep mode? You can use Vacation Mode to put your sound bar into a deep sleep. To enter Vacation Mode, press and hold the Mute button and Volume Down button on the top panel of the sound bar for 10 seconds.

  • Page 38: Trademark Information

    Trademark Information...
  • Page 39 Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Labora- Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks tories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing license from Dolby Laboratories. Copyright © 2012- Administrator, Inc.
  • Page 40 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark Google, Google Home, and Chromecast built-in are of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi Certification provides trademarks of Google LLC. assurance that the device has passed the interoperability test conducted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a group that certifies interoperability among wireless LAN devices.
  • Page 41 Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks songs available instantly. Just search for the music of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. you love, or let Spotify play you something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer, and home speakers.
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