Polk Audio OWM 3 Sound Wall Mount Speakers Instruction Guide

Polk Audio OWM 3 Sound Wall Mount Speakers

Specifications

• TOTAL POWER: 75 Watts RMS
• POWER CONSUMPTION: Standby/Off : < 0.5 W
• NETWORKED STANDBY : < 3 W (Bluetooth),  < 3 W (USB), < 3 W (Optical) , < 3 W (all network ports activated)
• POWER MANAGEMENT: Power consumption < 0.5W measured after 28 hours inactivity and when all network ports are deactivated/  disconnected
• OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE: 0ºC to 45ºC
• BLUETOOTH VERSION: Bluetooth 4.2
• AUDIO CODEC: SBC, AAC
• OPERATING FREQUENCY: 2402 – 2480 MHz
• OPERATING RANGE: Up to 10 meters / 33 feet (Measured in open space. Walls and structures may affect range of device.)
• RF OUTPUT POWER: < 4 dBm

Introduction

The most high-performance versatile loudspeaker is the Polk Audio OWM3 wall and bookshelf speakers, which have paintable grilles (Pair, White)

The OWM3 is a small, powerful speaker that can improve your multi-zone home audio setup. It could be an on-wall surround speaker for a small to medium- sized room’s home theatre system. For intense gaming or computer-based video applications, it might be a component of a desktop stereo setup. The speaker limits distortion and offers increased dynamic range and enhanced deep bass response for clear, detailed musicality. It is also outfitted with a Dynamic Balance driver and high-performance tweeter as well as Capacitive Coupling Technology.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Unplug the appliance from wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances near water—for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with polarized alternating-current line plugs (plugs having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against it, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliances.
13. For added protection for this audio/video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over-head power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this audio/video product.
17. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
19. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
20. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
21. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
22. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
23. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
24. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this indicates a need for service.
25. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that the parts have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
26. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the products are in proper operating condition.
27. Carts and Stands. The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. Use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
28. This product is not intended for use outdoors.

SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION

Polk Audio specifies the recommended amplification range for each of its passive (non-amplified) loudspeakers. Typically that specification will be expressed as a range of power such as 20-200 Watts (per channel). It is important to understand what those numbers mean when choosing a receiver or amplifier for your Polk loudspeakers. The lower number indicates the lowest continuous rated power that will yield acceptable performance in a typical listening environment. The higher number indicates the highest per channel power that should be used with your Polk speakers. That number should not be confused with a “Power Handling” specification and it does not imply that the speaker will safely handle that full amount of power on a long-term basis. We specify a wide range of power ratings because not all electronics manufacturers use the same method for rating power. In fact, high quality lower-rated amplifiers sound better and play louder than low quality units with higher power rating.

Automobile horsepower is good analogy. Your car probably has far more horsepower than it needs for your daily com-mute and is likely capable of going well over 120mph (190km/hr). Having that extra power is good for on-ramp acceleration and danger avoidance (like getting away from brain-eating zombies) but that doesn’t mean that it is advisable to operate your car on North American highways at full power and maximum speed for an extended period of time. Just ask your local state trooper if you are in doubt. Similarly, we recommend using amplifiers and receivers with rated power above the Power Handling limits of our speakers be-cause having extra power available for short term peaks is conducive to better sound quality, maximum dynamic range and effortless high volume output. But we strongly urge you not to use the full power of your amplifier or receiver for daily listening.

Loudspeakers can be damaged when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce. Operation at this level can re-sult in very high levels of audible distortion originating in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your listening material. If you hear distortion—turn the volume down or risk damaging your speakers. You can damage just about any speaker, regardless of power rating, if you drive an amplifier to or beyond the point of distortion.

PRODUCT DISPOSAL

Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply

regarding the disposal of this product. For further detailed information, please contact the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in your country. A listing of Polk Audio Importer/Distributors can be found on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by contacting Polk Audio at: 5601 Metro Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, USA—Phone: +1 410 358-3600.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the hookup directions, you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase, or contact Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 EST, US & Canada only) or via email polkcs@polkaudio.com. Outside the US & Canada, call 410-358-3600. More detailed information—including audio how-to articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on our award-winning website www.polkaudio.com/home. Complete mounting instructions come with each stand.

TAKE INVENTORY

Inside each speaker container, you should find the following:

What’s in the Box?

1. (2) OWM3 Surround/Satellite Loudspeakers
2. (2) Stands
3. (2) Foam Strips
4. (4) Adhesive-Backed Rubber Pads
5. OWM Series Manual
6. Registration Card
7. Wall Mount Template

Important Note : If anything is missing or damaged, or if your speaker fails to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Support Services immediately at 800-377-7655.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does it have an internal amplifier or does it need one?****

No, it doesn’t have an internal amplifier.

What are the dimensions of this speaker?****

Height 10″ (25.4 cm) Width 7″ (17.78 cm) Depth 4″ (10.16 cm)

Are they wireless?****

No, they aren’t wireless.

Do these have a headphone jack for an aux cord? So, can they be heard while wearing headphones in silence?****

The Polk Audio OWM3 bookshelf speakers are passive and operate with a receiver. Headphones would be plugged into the receiver.

Are the ball mounts included with these speakers?****

The wall mounting bracket for the speakers does not have a ball-and-socket design.

Can you fasten these to a speaker stand?****

There are no arrangements other than resting on a stand’s top plate for a speaker stand attachment.

Can an iPod be connected to these?****

No. Your iPod must be connected to an amplifier. The amplifier is connected to the speakers.

Can I use these with my S3 sound bar and sub?****

No, the S3 sound bar will not pair with the Polk Audio OWM3 speakers. The OWM3 speakers are made to function with an AV receiver-connected surround sound system.

How do you mount Polk speakers to a wall?****

The keyhole slot on the back of the speaker can be used to attach the rear speakers to the wall.

Is Polk Audio speakers any good?****

A respectable and well-liked manufacturer of audio equipment, Polk Audio is well-known for its broad range of speakers that cover the entire price range.

Are Polk Home Theater speakers good?****

The greatest overall choice for a reasonably priced surround-sound speaker system is Polk’s Signature Elite Series.

How do I connect my Polk speakers?****

Each surround speaker’s SYNC button should be pressed and held for three seconds. When the sound bar and the surround speaker are connected, the green LED on the rear of the speaker will start flashing more rapidly before going solid green.

Should speakers be wall mounted?****

Smaller rooms can benefit from speaker wall mounting, which also shields speakers from nosy kids and animals.

Is wall mounting speakers good?****

A center-channel speaker is sometimes a good candidate for a wall mount. If the centre is to be housed in a cabinet, be sure to position it as near as you can to the edge of the cabinet.

Do Polk speakers need a receiver?****

They receive electricity from the receiver/amplifier via the speaker line. You must connect it to a receiver in order to get sound for your speakers.

Are in-wall or on wall speakers better?****

Only a few small distinctions separate on-wall speakers from their in-wall counterparts. The biggest benefit of on-wall speakers is that they take up little room, making them the ideal option if you have space restrictions.

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