Polk Audio RMDS-1 Connecting a Laserdisc Player, Connecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer

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Connecting a Laserdisc Player

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the AC-3 RF output of the LD player LD RF input of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the RMDS-1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect a normal analog audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

output or digital coaxial output of a DVD player or any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

other source to the LD RF jack. You will damage the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMDS-1 if you do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also connect the left and right analog audio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outputs of the LD player to the Left and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right LD analog inputs on the

connect to any

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMDS-1 preamp/processor.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

 

 

 

This will allow you to hear

unused audio input

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

laser discs that do not have

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks.

RMDS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early LD players only have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

analog audio outputs and are

ANTENNA

 

 

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

VCR

VCR Rec.

Video

REMOTE

not capable of delivering 5.1

 

 

 

DSS

LD

DVD

 

 

 

INPUTS

Input

Out

TV out

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

channel Dolby Digital surround

 

 

 

 

S-VHS

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTENSION

FM(75)

GROUND

AM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sound. If your LD player does

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

 

 

 

(in)

not have a jack marked “RF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC-3 Out,” just hook up the Left

 

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

(out)

and Right analog audio outputs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of the LD player to the analog

ANALOG Left

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF

 

LD inputs on the RMDS-1

AUDIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

preamp/processor. If you have

INPUTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DVD

DSS

any doubts as to whether your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D I G I T A L A U D I O I N P U T S

CD

TAPE

TAPE Rec.

DSS

LD

DVD

VCR

VCR Rec. Multi-Room

 

 

LD player has a Dolby Digital

 

 

 

In

Out

 

 

 

In

Out

Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(AC-3) RF output, contact

 

 

 

LASERDISC

 

 

 

 

 

your Polk Audio dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect either the composite video or the

 

 

AUDIO

 

VIDEO OUT

 

RF OUTPUT

 

S-video output of the LD player to the corresponding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LD video input of the RMDS-1. Do not use both

 

 

 

LEFT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

composite and S-video connections. If you use

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-video connections here, you must connect your

 

 

 

RIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV to the RMDS-1 preamp/processor with an S-video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable in order to get a picture with this input.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT (connect to subwoofer)

Connecting Your TV to the RMDS-1

Preamp/Processor

If you are using only standard (composite RCA) video inputs for your video sources and no S-video sources, just connect the VIDEO TV out to any free composite video input of your TV. If you are using only S-VHS (S-Video) video inputs for your video sources and no standard (composite) sources, just connect the VIDEO TV out to any free S-video input of your TV.

If you want the audio from your TV to play through the system, just connect its audio outputs to any unused set of analog input jacks on the RMDS-1, such as LD, AUX (on the front panel), or Tape In.

Connecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer

Use the supplied 4 meter (13.25') 25-pin audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT of the RMDS-1 preamp/processor to the AUDIO IN 25-pin connector on the subwoofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the cable is not long enough, you may add a 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. MORE IMPORTANT NOTE: While the 25-pin connector cable may look like your average computer printer cable, it is not a printer cable. Do not try to use a computer printer cable to connect your RMDS-1 system. This will damage your RMDS-1. And you still won’t be able to print out that important report through your subwoofer.

AUDIO INPUT

SUBWOOFER

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Contents RMDS-1 Table of contents Simply Complete Home Theater RM Digital Solution NEC National Electrical Code RMDS-1 Features Basic Setup Carton ContentsGetting Started Quick Start Guide see illustrations on pages 8Rear Panel Guided Tour Basic System Hook UP RmdsSpeaker Hook UP Connection Precautions Connecting Radio AntennasConnecting a DVD Player Hooking UP the SystemConnecting a Stereo DSS Connecting an Digital DSSConnecting a VCR Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting a Laserdisc Player Connecting Your TV to the RMDS-1 Preamp/ProcessorConnecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer Composite and S-video connections. If you useConnecting the Speakers Connecting to AC OutletsFront L&R Speakers Center SpeakerSpeaker Placement Center Channel SpeakerFront Satellites Surround SpeakersWall Mounting The Satellites Center Channel Wall Or Ceiling MountingPREAMP/PROCESSOR Front Panel Guided Tour What Those Teeny Little Lights Mean Remote Control Operation Loading Remote Control BatteriesRemote Control Range Remote Control Guided Tour Setting Channel Delay Setting Channel BalanceSetting Dolby Digital Delay SET-UP and CalibrationSetting Dolby Pro Logic Delay HOW to USE Your RM Digital Solution System Listening to the radioPresetting Radio Station Playing a DVD or other audio/video sourcePlaying a CD or other stereo audio source Playing a LaserdiscAbout Surround Sound On the display Listening to Material is These sourcesUsing Multi Room Feature Operating from the remote controlOperating from the front panel Troubleshooting If this happensPolk Audio Limited Warranty Overall Hook UP RmdsRight Left Dimensions Cabinet DimensionsDynamic Power Output Distortion 0.05% Power RequirementPage RM6608-1