Polk Audio 2 instruction manual What Those Teeny Little Lights Mean

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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” indicator on the display (see page 23), the most likely causes are:

1.The DVD player is not set to send out a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital signal. In this case check the DVD player’s operation manual.

2.The 5.1 soundtrack has not been selected on the DVD disc. In this case press the disc menu button on your DVD player to access the DVD disc’s menu, and select Dolby Digital 5.1 on the disc’s set-up menu. Consult your DVD player’s operation manual for more information.

3.The DVD disc does not have a 5.1 surround soundtrack. This is especially true of pre-1985 movies.

Multi-Room Button

Pressing this button switches the multi-room mode on and off. See page 25 for more information on using this feature.

Tune Buttons

When either the AM or FM sources are selected, these buttons allow you to manually tune AM and FM radio stations. Pressing the

button moves the tuner up the radio band. Pressing the button moves the tuner down the radio band. The tuner stops as soon as you release your finger from the button. See page 21 for more information on using this feature.

Save Presets Button

When you want to select a radio station as a preset station, manually tune to that station, press and hold this Save Presets button for 4 - 5 seconds. You will see the red MEMO light on the display flash. When the MEMO light stops flashing, the radio station has been saved and assigned the next available preset slot number. You may preset up to 30 AM and 30 FM radio stations. See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

Clear Button

When you want to clear a radio station from the list of presets, select that preset station, then press and hold the Clear button until CLEAR appears on the display. See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

Presets ▲▼ Buttons

These buttons select from the list of preset radio stations. Pushing the ▲ button moves from lower preset numbers to the higher preset numbers. Pushing the ▼ button moves down through the list of preset stations.

Aux Inputs Jacks

These auxiliary video/audio input jacks are revealed by removing the oval rubber cover. They accept the connection of a camcorder, portable VCR, or any other temporary source. To make proper connections, refer the owner’s manual of the auxiliary component.

WHAT THOSE TEENY LITTLE LIGHTS MEAN

Radio Signal Strength Meter

This meter shows the relative signal strength of a radio signal. For best reception, orient your antenna to get the maximum number of bars on this meter.

Test Tone Indicator

This light illuminates when the surround sound balance test tone is engaged. You should hear a “ssshhhhh” noise from one speaker when this is on. See page 19 for more information.

Memory or Memo Indicator

This light illuminates when saving preset radio stations. See page 22 for more information.

FM Auto Indicator

Shows that the tuner is prepared to receive a stereo FM broadcast.

Tuned Indicator

This lights when a radio station has been properly tuned in.

FM Stereo Indicator

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is received.

Surround Mode Indicators

Indicates whether the system is delivering Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic, or Dolby Digital sound. See page 23 for more information.

Digital Input Indicators

Indicates which digital audio input is selected and operating.

Late Night Indicator

Indicates that the late night compression circuit is engaged. See page 22 for more information on this function.

Preset Scan Indicator

Lights when the tuner is scanning through the radio station presets.

Multi-Room Indicator

Lights when the multi room function is engaged. See page 24 for more information.

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Contents DS-2 Word from Matthew Polk About Polk Audio-A History of ExcellenceSimplicity NEC National Electrical Code DS-2 Features Getting Started Carton ContentsQuick Start Guide see illustrations on pages 8 Rear Panel Guided Tour Basic System Hook UP Speaker Hook UP Connection Precautions Connecting Radio AntennasConnecting a DVD Player Hooking UP the SystemConnecting a Digital DSS Satellite TV Receiver Connecting a VCRConnecting a CD Player Connecting an Audio Tape DeckConnecting Your TV to the Preamp/Processor Connecting a Laserdisc PlayerConnecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer Connecting the Speakers Connecting to AC OutletsFront L&R Speakers Center SpeakerSpeaker Placement Center Channel SpeakerFront Speakers Surround SpeakersPREAMP/PROCESSOR Front Panel Guided Tour What Those Teeny Little Lights Mean Loading Remote Control Batteries Remote Control OperationRemote Control Range Remote Control Guided Tour Setting Channel Delay Setting Channel BalanceSetting Dolby Digital Delay SET-UP and CalibrationSetting Dolby Pro Logic Delay Would select 2mS 18 =Press the Power switch a to turn on the power HOW to USE Your Digital Solution SystemListening to the Radio Presetting Radio Station Playing a DVD or other audio/video sourcePlaying a CD or other stereo audio source Playing a LaserdiscDigital TV broadcasts future About Surround SoundPro Logic encoded Broadcasts Using MULTI-ROOM Feature Operating from the remote controlTurn the volume control to -15dB Operating from the Front PanelTroubleshooting Make sure the subwoofer is pluggedPolk Audio Limited Warranty Dimensions Base DimensionsCabinet Dimensions Dynamic Power OutputOverall Hook UP Page Page Polk Customer Service 800 RM6705-1

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