Polk Audio RMDS-1 instruction manual Getting Started, Basic Setup, Carton Contents

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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:

One (1) RMDS-1 Preamp/Processor One (1) Infrared remote control Two (2) AA batteries for remote

Four (4) RM front and surround satellite speakers One (1) RM center channel satellite speaker Four (4) satellite wall-mount brackets with screws Twenty (20) adhesive-backed rubber pads

Three (3) 20' (6M) speaker cables Two (2) 40’ (12M) speaker cables

One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable One (1) FM antenna wire

One (1) AM loop antenna

Carton 2:

One (1) RMDS-1 subwoofer with integrated 6 channel power amplifier

One (1) IEC-type AC power cable

Quick Start Guide (see illustrations on pages 8 and 9)

1.Remove all of the components and accessories from the shipping cartons.

2.Connect sources such as DVD player, VCR, etc. to the RMDS-1 audio and video inputs using coaxial (RCA-type) cables.

3.Connect the video output of the RMDS-1 preamp/processor to a video input on your TV.

4.Connect the RMDS-1 to the subwoofer with the supplied 4 meter DB-25 cable.

5.Using the supplied speaker wires, connect the speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the subwoofer. Be sure to maintain correct polarity ( + to +, - to -) on all channels. The wire with the black band should always be connected to the black ( - ) terminal and the wire with the color band should always be connected to the red ( + ) terminal.

6.Plug the AC cord that was in the subwoofer box into the AC receptacle on the subwoofer.

7.Plug the AC cords from the preamp/processor and subwoofer into 120V/60 Hz AC power outlets.

8.Turn the power switch on the subwoofer to the "Standby" position.

9.Press the power button on the preamp/processor front panel or remote control.

10.Select the input of your choice.

11.Set volume and bass level to taste and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC SETUP

 

 

 

CABLE

 

VCR

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

RMDS

 

 

 

 

 

SUBWOOFER

R M D I G I T A L S O L U T I O N

 

 

 

 

I N T E L L I G E N T A / V P R E A M P / P R O C E S S O R / L O U D S P E A K E R S Y S T E M

 

power ———— standby

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOLBY

 

 

 

 

 

 

D I G I T A L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

volume

 

source

on/off

tune

save

clear

presets

 

surround multi-room

preset

 

 

 

 

 

 

aux. inputs S-video

video L..audio..R

 

 

TV

 

 

 

 

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Polk customer service (800) 377-7655

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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 Operation Loading Remote Control BatteriesRemote Control Range 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 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 Dynamic Power Output DimensionsCabinet Dimensions Distortion 0.05% Power RequirementPage RM6608-1