Polk Audio RMDS-1 instruction manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

 

Safety Warnings

4

RMDS-1 Features

5

Carton Contents

6

Quick Start Guide

6

Rear Panels Guide

7

System Hook Up, Overview Illustrations

8, 9

Hooking Up the System

10-13

Radio Antennas

10

DVD Player

10

DSS Receivers

11

VCR

11

CD Player

11

Audio Tape Deck

11

Laserdisc Player

12

Television/Monitor

12

Subwoofer

12

Speakers

13

AC Power

13

Speaker Placement

14

Wall Mounting Satellites

15

Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide

16, 17

Remote Control Guide

18, 19

Calibration (optional)

20, 21

How to Use the System

22, 23

About Surround Sound

24

Multi-Room Hook Up and Use

25

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service

26, 27

Warranty

27

Overall System Hookup

28, 29

Specifications

30

A word from Matthew Polk

Dear Home Entertainment Buff,

Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio RM Digital Solution. Your new Polk home theater system includes the latest technolo- gies to assure outstanding performance and enjoyment. While we designed the RM Digital Solution system to be very easy to set up and use, please read this manual thoroughly for information on getting the greatest enjoyment from your new system.

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 Polk Audio product, consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 from 9am to 6pm, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,

Matthew S. Polk

About Polk Audio—A History of Excellence

Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George Klopfer. Their dream was to make speakers with the performance of the world’s best speakers, but at reasonable prices. Today, Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of loudspeakers for home, office and car. Polk’s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value. Polk speakers have earned the praise of audio experts the world over, as well as dozens of awards for innovative, high-quality design. Polk Audio speakers are sold in over 50 countries and in audio/video specialist retail locations throughout the US.

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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