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- Page 1 HOME THEATER SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Overall System Hookup ...30-31 A Word from Matthew Polk Dear Home Theater Buff, Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio Digital Solution System. Your new Digital Solution home theater system includes the very latest technologies—like DTS processing and DVD-Audio inputs—... - Page 3 And because it features Polk Audio loudspeakers, it boasts The Polk Performance Advantage over other “all-in-one” systems. To make the Digital Solution system a reality, we knew that we had to design not only the speaker system but also the preamp, surround processor and amplifiers as well.
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Page 4: Safety Warnings
“ NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. -
Page 5: Digital Solution Features
• Got a big room to fill? Not to worry, Polk Digital Solution system has a robust 6 channel power amplifier built right into the subwoofer enclosure. This is an honest to goodness, high end, beefy power amp with all the features and buzzwords that send audiophiles into rapture - high current, dynamic headroom... -
Page 6: Carton Contents
GETTING STARTED Carton Contents Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in multiple car- tons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, or if any com- ponent seems damaged, contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Guide
Area B. Area F—Remote Control In/Out Connection This feature is used only if you have a Polk Audio DVD player. It is useful when either the Polk DVD player or Digital Solution preamp/ processor will be out of remote control range, such as in cases where one of the two is hidden behind a cabinet door. -
Page 8: Basic System Hook Up
BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP Polk Customer Service (800) 377-7655... -
Page 9: Speaker Hook Up
Note: Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown, depending on model of DS system. SPEAKER HOOK UP AUDIO INPUT FROM FRONT PREAMP/PROCESSOR RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -
Page 10: Hooking Up The System
HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM Connection Precautions • Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until all other connections have been made. • When connecting video sources, use either standard composite (good) or S-Video (better) cables throughout. Do not use both composite and S-Video connections. -
Page 11: Dss Receivers
Connect the optical digital output of the DSS receiver to the DSS DIGITAL INPUT of the DIGITAL SOLUTION using a TOS LINK fiber-optic cable available at your Polk Audio dealer. We also recommend connecting left and right analog audio outputs of the DSS receiver to the Left and Right DSS inputs on the Digital Solution preamp/processor. -
Page 12: Dvd-Audio/Sacd Player
Service (800) 638-7276, Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time to order an extension cable. Do not use a computer printer cable to connect your Digital Solution system. A printer cable will fit but will degrade the sound quality of your system. -
Page 13: Connecting The Speakers
Connecting the Speakers We have supplied you with 5 sets of audiophile-grade speaker wire to connect your speakers. Each wire is color coded just to make it easy for you to see which wire is which at the amplifier side. There are three 20’... -
Page 14: Subwoofer
(13’) Monster Cable brand DB HT Audio Interconnect cable (or equiva- lent) to increase the length to 8 meters (26’). Contact your Polk dealer or call Polk Audio (800) 638-7276, ext. 324, Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time to order an extension cable. -
Page 15: Accesories
High Performance Accessories for your Digital Solution The days of plywood and cinderblock shelves and milk crate speaker stands are far behind you now. Your new Digital Solution System deserves the best in performance enhancing accessories. Your Polk Audio dealer has a full supply of high performance accessories like these for your home theater. -
Page 16: Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide
Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level, turning it counter-clockwise decreases the volume level. When you use the Digital Solution System for the first time set the volume to -20dB (as indicated in the display window). This will be a comfortable listening level in most rooms. - Page 17 IMPORTANT NOTE: The FM radio, AM radio, CD, and Tape audio inputs do not have corresponding video inputs. When you select any of these sources, you will see a blank screen on your TV (if your TV is on). Surround Button This button switches between the various surround sound modes and 2-channel stereo (except when the 6 Channel Audio input is used).
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Page 18: Remote Control Operation
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Loading Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the back cover. 2. Insert two AA type batteries with correct (+) and (–) polarity. 3. Close the back cover until it clicks. The batteries will last about 4 months with normal use. Change the batteries as soon as you notice that the range of the remote control has decreased. -
Page 19: Remote Control Guide
Most folks will use them once to set up the system and never touch them again. For that matter you could never touch them and you'll still get great sound from your Digital Solution system! A—Surround Button This button switches between surround sound modes and 2 channel stereo (except when the 6 CHANNEL AUDIO input is selected). -
Page 20: Calibration (Optional)
Digital Solution without any further set-up procedures and get excellent performance in most homes. One of the many benefits of the Polk Digital Solution system is that the electronics and speakers have been perfectly optimized for the highest Dolby Digital and DTS performance without the need for complicated set-up and calibration procedures. - Page 21 2. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the center speaker in feet (Fig.1) 3. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the front speakers in feet (Fig.1). 4. Subtract the center distance (B) from the front speaker distance (A). In the example in Figure 1 that would be 20 - 18 = 2 5.
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Page 22: Listening To The Radio
The supplied FM antenna will only allow the tuner to pick up strong local radio stations. If you want better reception of distant FM stations you will need a better FM antenna. Your Polk Audio dealer can recommend a high quality indoor or outdoor FM antenna. Be sure to get one with a 75-Ohm coaxial output. - Page 23 Presetting Radio Station You can preset up to 50 FM/AM stations in any order. Stations can be preset either manually (by you) or automatically (by the tuner). Auto Presetting This function scans the frequencies in the selected band and automatically presets all stations that can be received. 1.
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Page 24: About Surround Sound, Dvd-Audio And Super Audio Cd
The Polk Digital Solution system offers seven modes of operation: Stereo, 5 Channel Surround, Dolby Pro Logic, 2 channel Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, DTS 5.1 surround, and pass-through of 5.1 channel high definition formats such as multi-channel Super Audio CD (SACD) and DVD-Audio. -
Page 25: Operating From The Front Panel
USING MULTI-ROOM FEATURE The Multi Room feature allows you to listen to an audio source that is connected to the Digital Solution system in another room of the house. For example, you can watch a movie in the living room while your children listen to the CD player in the family room. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
If something doesn’t seem to work right, please use the chart below before calling your dealer or Polk Audio. You will actually save time in the long run if you have already eliminated some of the possible reasons for the problem. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
If something doesn’t seem to work right, please use the chart below before calling your dealer or Polk Audio. You will actually save time in the long run if you have already eliminated some of the possible reasons for the problem. -
Page 28: Maintenance, Service And Warranty
In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. -
Page 29: Specifications
Digital Solution 7200 Specifications System Overall Frequency Response 28Hz – 23kHz -3dB Frequency Response Limits 32Hz – 20kHz Speaker Driver Complement Front & Surround Satellites Midrange 1 - 3 " Diameter (8.3cm) Dynamic Balance, polymer composite with rubber surround, shielded Tweeter 1 - "... - Page 31 www.polkaudio.com...
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