GETTING STARTED

Carton Contents

Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in six (6) 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) Preamp/Processor

One (1) Infrared remote control

Two (2) AA batteries for remote

Three (3) 20' (6M) speaker cables

Two (2) 40' (12M) speaker cables

One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable

One (1) FM antenna wire

One (1) AM loop antenna

Carton 2:

One (1) DS-2 subwoofer with integrated 6 channel power amplifier

One (1) IEC-type AC power cable

Cartons 3 & 4:

One (1) EACH, RT800i loudspeaker

Four (4) carpet spikes and four (4) rubber feet per speaker

Carton 5:

One pair (2) f/x500i loudspeakers

Eight (8) adhesive rubber pads

Two (2) wall mounting screws

Template for wall mounting

Carton 6:

One (1) CS400i Center Channel Speaker

Four (4) adhesive rubber feet

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 preamp/processor audio and video inputs using coaxial (RCA-type) cables.

3.Connect the video output of the DS-2 preamp/processor to a video input on your TV.

4.Connect the preamp/processor 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

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Polk Audio 2 instruction manual Getting Started, Carton Contents, Quick Start Guide see illustrations on pages 8

2 specifications

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