Polk Audio RMDS-1 Speaker Placement, Center Channel Speaker, Front Satellites, Surround Speakers

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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.

Center Channel Speaker

Place the center speaker as close to the TV as possible. The most popular placement is right on top of your TV set. It is also fine to place it below the TV or on the wall directly above the TV (using optional wall bracket).

Front Satellites

Place the front satellites about as far apart as you are sitting from them. Avoid placing them less than 2 feet from side walls.

The vertical position should be at or near your ear level when seated. If you choose to wall mount them more than 2 feet above ear level, turn the wall bracket so that the bracket angles down (see bracket instructions on next page).

Surround Speakers

The best placement for surround channel speakers is on the side walls, facing each other and slightly behind your listening position. If this placement is not possible, the speakers may be placed on the rear wall. In either case, mount the speakers two to four feet above a seated listener’s head.

Subwoofer

The magnetically shielded subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center, behind furniture, or next to a sofa or chair. For best performance place it on the same side of the room as the front satellites and near a wall. It should only be seated on the plinth as illustrated. NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END - THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.

If the 25-pin 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.

The RMDS-1 satellites and center channel speaker are designed only for use with this system. If they are hooked up to a regular receiver or amplifier, the speakers may be damaged.

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Contents RMDS-1 Table of contents Simply Complete Home Theater RM Digital Solution NEC National Electrical Code RMDS-1 Features Getting Started Basic SetupCarton Contents Quick Start Guide see illustrations on pages 8Rear Panel Guided Tour Basic System Hook UP RmdsSpeaker Hook UP Connecting a DVD Player Connection PrecautionsConnecting Radio Antennas Hooking UP the SystemConnecting a VCR Connecting a Stereo DSSConnecting an Digital DSS Connecting a CD PlayerConnecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer Connecting a Laserdisc PlayerConnecting Your TV to the RMDS-1 Preamp/Processor Composite and S-video connections. If you useFront L&R Speakers Connecting the SpeakersConnecting to AC Outlets Center SpeakerFront Satellites Speaker PlacementCenter Channel Speaker Surround SpeakersWall Mounting The Satellites Center Channel Wall Or Ceiling MountingPREAMP/PROCESSOR Front Panel Guided Tour What Those Teeny Little Lights Mean Remote Control Range Remote Control OperationLoading Remote Control Batteries Remote Control Guided Tour Setting Dolby Digital Delay Setting Channel DelaySetting Channel Balance SET-UP and CalibrationSetting Dolby Pro Logic Delay HOW to USE Your RM Digital Solution System Listening to the radioPlaying a CD or other stereo audio source Presetting Radio StationPlaying a DVD or other audio/video source Playing a LaserdiscAbout Surround Sound On the display Listening to Material is These sourcesOperating from the front panel Using Multi Room FeatureOperating from the remote control Troubleshooting If this happensPolk Audio Limited Warranty Overall Hook UP RmdsRight Left Dynamic Power Output DimensionsCabinet Dimensions Distortion 0.05% Power RequirementPage RM6608-1