User manual Sound Bar
NOTE: The USB port on the underside of the sound bar is for maintenance. It is not for standard use.
1. Is an HDMI port on your TV labeled “ARC"?
Connect the included HDMI cable to the HDMI ports labeled with “ARC” on both the TV and the sound bar.
Connect the included Optical cable between the TV and sound bar.
Connect the included HDMI cable to any available HDMI port on the TV and to the “TV (HDMI ARC)” port on the sound bar.
NOTE: HDMI (ARC) and optical supports Dolby 5.1 decoding.
2. Insert the provided AAA battery.
3. Position the sound bar.
(for the best listening experience, position the sound bar centered under your TV)
4. Connect the sound bar to an AC outlet.
5. Position the subwoofer.
(for best performance place on the same wall as the TV)
6. Connect the subwoofer to an AC outlet.
7. Verify your connections.
) on the sound bar to turn it on.NOTE: If you are hearing sound from both your TV and your sound bar, you must manually turn off your TV speakers using the Settings Menu on your TV. Please refer to your TV’s owner’s manual for instructions.
※Source 
button
Each time you press Source button, the input source changes in the order shown below.
(Default: HDMI (ARC))
The Signa S3 has a horizontal row of LED lights that provide status indications, like source, volume and sound modes.
【Chromecast built-in Benefi ts】
Signa S3 features Chromecast built-in which lets you easily:
【Chromecast built-in Setup】
1. Download the free Google Home app and follow the in-app instructions to connect the Polk Signa S3 to your Wi-Fi.
2. For more detailed setup information about Google Home and Chromecast built-in for audio.
3. When streaming from a Chromecast-enabled app, a white light will appear on the sound bar.
1. To enable Bluetooth, press the Bluetooth button on the sound bar or remote control. A blue LED will blink on the sound bar.
2. Go to the Bluetooth devices section on your phone, tablet or computer and select “Signa S3”. The LED is solid blue when Bluetooth is connected.
NOTE: To take control when another device is connected, press and hold the Bluetooth 
button for approximately 3 seconds.
When there is no input signal and operation for 20 minutes, this unit automatically enters the standby mode. The default setting is “ON”.
Press and hold the Night Mode 
button for approximately 5 seconds to set the Auto standby function to on/off. The LEDs blink three times in the colors in the following table.
This unit can be placed into deep standby mode, in which its standby power consumption is lower than in normal standby mode. When this unit is in deep standby mode, it cannot be turned on by performing streaming operations with a Chromecast-enabled music app or with a Bluetooth connection. The automatic software update function is also disabled. Perform the following steps to put this unit into deep standby mode.
1. Press and hold the power button () for about 5 seconds.
NOTE: When in normal standby mode, if this unit is not connected to a Wi-Fi network for a continuous period of 60 minutes or more due to a problem with an external device such as a router or with the Wi-Fi environment, this unit automatically enters deep standby mode.
The software of this unit can be updated automatically using a Wi-Fi network. Software updates include updating to the latest functions and improving the software of this unit. Simply download the free Google Home app onto an iOS or Android device and connect this unit to a Wi-Fi network to enable the automatic software update function. Automatic updates are performed when the unit is in standby mode at night.
NOTE: The automatic update function is not active when this unit is in deep standby mode.
There are several ways to use your TV, cable or satellite remote to control Signa S3.
First, please control the volume, etc. using the TV, cable or satellite remote control of the device connected to this unit. You can control this unit when the device compatible with the HDMI CEC CONTROL function or the PRELOADED IR CODES function is connected to this unit.
If you cannot control this unit, use the IR Learning function to memorize the operation of this unit on the TV, cable or satellite remote control.
If your TV is connected via HDMI and your TV supports CEC (and it is enabled in the TV settings menu), you can control the volume and mute functions on Signa S3 from your TV without any further setup.
If your TV is connected via optical, you may be able control the volume and mute functions on Signa S3 from your TV without any further setup if your TV is one of supported brands and was manufactured within the last 5 years. Visit the Polk web site for details.
If your TV is connected via optical and it is not one of the more popular brands, you can teach your IR (infrared) remote to control volume, mute and other functions (such as source selection or bass volume) on your sound bar.
Using the IR Learning Function
IMPORTANT: Hold both remotes about 12” (30 cm) directly in front of the Signa S3 when pressing their respective buttons and make sure your remotes have fresh batteries.
1. Enter IR Learn Mode
Make sure your sound bar is powered on, then press and hold the Source button on the sound bar for about 3 seconds. You should now see white lights on the front of the sound bar moving repeatedly left and right round trip.
2. Select a button on your Signa S3 remote
Press and release the button on the Signa S3 remote that you want to learn (ex: Volume Up). You will see all white lights fading in and out together.
3. Select a button on your TV remote
Briefl y tap the corresponding button on your TV remote. You will see white lights counting down from left to right as the received IR command is processed.
4. Verify the results
→ The command was successfully learned.
→ The command was not learned. Please try again.
5. Learn Another Code
When you see the white lights on the front of the sound bar moving repeatedly left and right round trip again, you are ready to select your next function to learn by repeating steps 1-3.
6. Exit IR Learn Mode
Press and hold the Source button on the sound bar again for about 3 seconds. When the rightmost LED on the front of the soundbar blinks in white three times, release the button.
Press and hold the Source button on the sound bar for about 10 seconds. When the all LEDs on the front of the soundbar blink in purple five times, release the button.
The HDMI Control function does not work
No sound is produced from subwoofer
The Signa S3 sound bar and wireless subwoofer are preset at the factory to work together. Should your wireless subwoofer stop receiving an audio signal, follow these instructions to re-establish the connection:
1. Turn on your sound bar.
2. Press and hold the CONNECT button on the back of the subwoofer for 3 seconds.
3. Simultaneously press and hold Bluetooth 
and Volume Up + buttons on the sound bar for 5 seconds.
The sound bar will search for a connection while the first and second LEDs on the sound bar will flash intermittently. The lights will stop flashing when the sound bar and subwoofer connect. If the sound bar and subwoofer fail to connect, the first and second LEDs will flash together 5 times. Repeat steps above to establish a connection.
Cannot pair with a Bluetooth device
The sound from a Bluetooth device is cut off
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.
1. Press the Power On/Off 
button to turn on power to the unit.
2. Press and hold the back panel’s RESET button for at least 5 seconds.
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Sound bar |
Subwoofer |
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| Power supply: | AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating temperature: | 5 °C - 35 °C | 5 °C - 35 °C |
| Power consumption: | 40 W | 40 W |
| Power consumption in standby mode: | 1.80 W | 0.35 W |
| Power consumption in deep standby mode: | 0.35 W | 0.35 W |
