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Polk Audio RMDS1 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 RMDS- 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Designing high quality audio products is more than just a busi- ness for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight. Should you have any problem or question regarding this or any...
  • Page 3 IMPLY Even if you don’t have the room for full-size home theater speakers, you still deserve great sound. This is the theory behind the development of “subwoofer/satellite” systems, whose coffee- cup-sized satellites can be placed conveniently and invisibly almost anywhere. These systems produce remarkable sound for their size, but even the best “sub/sat”...

  • 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: Rmds-1 Features

    • You want to enjoy a home theater system, not have it take over your home. The RMDS-1 features 5 compact satellite speakers that easily integrate into any room. They’re easy to hide but look great when visible. You can even hang them on the wall with the supplied wall mount brackets.

  • Page 6: Carton Contents

    GETTING STARTED Carton Contents Your new Polk Audio RM Digital Solution system comes in two cartons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, or if any component seems damaged, contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately. Carton 1:...

  • Page 7: Rear Panels Guide

    TAPE Rec. Area F - Remote Control Extension jacks These jacks are for potential future Polk Audio products. When we bring out other electronic products, these jacks will help you unify the remote control functions of the RMDS-1 and the new device.

  • Page 8: System Hook Up, Overview Illustrations

    AM LOOP ANTENNA FM ANTENNA RMDS VIDEO ANTENNA INPUTS S-VHS FM(75 ) GROUND Standard Left ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Right TAPE TAPE Rec. BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP VIDEO IN Video VCR Rec. REMOTE TV out Input CONTROL EXTENSION (in) (out) D I G I T A L A U D I O I N P U T S VCR Rec.
  • Page 9 SPEAKER HOOK UP RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND CONNECTS TO PROCESSOR SUBWOOFER AUDIO INPUT FRONT CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT CENTER RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT www.polkaudio.com...

  • Page 10: Hooking Up The System

    25-pin processor-subwoofer cable. To hook up your sources, we recommend the use of high quality audio and video connecting cables. See your Polk Audio dealer for specific recommendations. • Prior to connecting other audio and video equipment to the RMDS-1, please read their owners’...

  • Page 11: Dss Receivers

    Connect the optical digital output of the DSS receiver to the DSS DIGITAL INPUT of the RMDS-1 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 RMDS-1 preamp/processor.

  • Page 12: Laserdisc Player

    4 meter Monster Cable brand DB25HT Audio Interconnect cable (or equivalent) to increase the length to 8 meters. 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 13: Speakers

    If the supplied speaker wire is not long enough, contact your Polk Audio retailer for more high quality speaker wire. Use only high quality 16 gauge or thicker speaker wire. Do not use lamp cord. Lamp cord is not speaker wire, and your satellites will not light up.

  • Page 14: Speaker Placement

    SPEAKER PLACEMENT IMPORTANT NOTE: When this manual refers to “Front Left.” we mean the speaker on your left side as you face the front (TV) side of the room. When we refer to “Surround Left” we mean the speaker that is behind you and to your left as you face the front (TV) side of the room.

  • Page 15: Wall Mounting Satellites

    Wall Mounting The Satellites The satellite speakers are supplied with wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely secure the brackets and speakers. On-wall installation of RM satellites requires basic skills in using tools such as a drill and screwdriver. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer.

  • Page 16: Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide

    Power switch Standby D I G I T A L S O L U T I O N power ———— standby DOLBY DIGITAL PROLOGIC STEREO D I G I T A L on/off source surround multi-room Remote Source Multi sensor selector room window...
  • Page 17 On/Off Surround Button This button switches between surround sound and 2 channel stereo. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode can be selected only when either LD, DSS Digital, or DVD inputs are selected. If you have selected a digital source with a Dolby Digital soundtrack and you cannot get the “3/2.1”...

  • 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 is decreasing.

  • Page 19: Remote Control Guide

    REMOTE CONTROL GUIDED TOUR The remote control is divided into three major sections. The top section contains the controls used most often, such as ON/OFF, MUTE, SUBWOOFER volume and system VOLUME controls. The middle section has the source buttons, where you select the source component you want to hear and see.

  • Page 20: Calibration (Optional)

    SET-UP AND CALIBRATION After you have connected all speakers and source components you may start using the RMDS-1 without any further set-up procedures and get excellent performance in most homes. One of the many benefits of the Polk RM Digital Solution system is that the electronics and speakers have been perfectly optimized for the highest Dolby Digital performance without the need for complicated set-up and calibration procedures.
  • Page 21 1. Play a Dolby Digital source and push the DELAY button on the remote control. This menu will appear on your TV screen: 2. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the cen- ter speaker in feet (Fig. 1). 3.

  • Page 22: How To Use The System

    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 30 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.

  • Page 24: About Surround Sound

    ABOUT SURROUND SOUND The RMDS-1 system offers four modes of operation: Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic, 2 channel Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. You might wonder, “what is 2 channel Dolby Digital? Isn’t Dolby Digital always 5.1 surround?” The answer is no. Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression system that provides very high fidelity sound quality in either 2 or 6 channels.

  • Page 25: Multi-Room Hook Up And Use

    USING MULTI ROOM FEATURE The Multi Room feature allows you to listen to an audio source connected to the RMDS-1 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, Maintenance And Service

    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: 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 30: Specifications

    RMDS-1 Specifications System Overall Frequency Response 30Hz—24kHz -3dB Frequency Response Limits 38Hz—20kHz Subwoofer to Satellite/Center Crossover Design Active 4th order (24dB/octave) low-pass and high-pass, 150Hz acoustic crossover. Maximum Sound Pressure Level 105 dB in an IEC Standard 80 cubic meter (2825 cubic foot, e.g.
  • Page 31 www.polkaudio.com...
  • Page 32 5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21215, USA, 410-764-5275, FAX: 410-764-5266 RM6608 - 1 www.polkaudio.com...

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