Polk Audio RMSERIES RM7500 instruction manual Driver Side, From wall

POWERED SUBWOOFER

The RM7500 System uses a specially finished Polk Audio PSW650 Powered Subwoofer to round out its surround sound capabilities. This subwoofer module may be placed behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. It can be placed anywhere in the room, but you will get the best performance from it when it is on the same side of the room as the front satellites. Placing it near a wall (good) or in a corner (better) enhances its delivery of lower frequencies. Allow at least 6 inches (15cm) of space between any subwoofer driver and any wall or obstruc- tion. (Figure 2)

Set the subwoofer on its feet. (Figure 3)

NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END–THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.

This subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed close to a television set. If you see any color distortion on your TV, move the subwoofer away from the set.

WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES

All five satellites of the RM7500 system have integrated wall-mounting brackets built onto the rear of each speaker. On-wall installation of the RM speakers requires basic skills and basic tools (drill and screwdriver). If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer. Otherwise, follow the steps below to safely secure the speakers to the location of your choice.

•Make sure the locations you have selected for wall-mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.

•Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make certain it clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/window frames.

•If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive a #10 screw (not supplied) through the wall and into the stud leaving the screw head protruding 1/8".

•If there is no stud behind the chosen loca- tion, install a #10 wall anchor (not supplied) into the wall by following the wall anchor manufacturer’s directions, leaving the screw head protruding 1/8".

•Line up the speaker so that the screw head passes through the large center hole of the bracket’s keyhole slot. Let the speaker slide straight down, allowing the screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS

TO YOUR SYSTEM

GENERAL

•Use two-conductor 16-gauge (or thicker) audiophile grade speaker wires.

•Measure enough wire to reach from your receiver or amplifier to each speaker plus an additional 12" to allow moving the speak- ers or receiver without having to disconnect the wires.

•One of the terminals on the rear of the speaker is marked red (+) and the other black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the red (+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and the wire from the black (-) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to

the black (-) terminal on your speaker. Most wire has some indication (such as color code, ribbing, or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency.

•If your speakers sound “thin,” with little bass and little or no center image, chances are that one of the speakers wires is connected backwards. Double- check all connections.

To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the plastic hex nut on the binding post and insert the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding post. Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole; this will not give you a good connection. Twist the hex nut back down the binding post until it firmly meets the wire. Do not over-tighten.

(Figure 4)

FIGURE 2

Driver Side

≥ 6 inches (15cm)

From wall

FIGURE 3

OK

FIGURE 4

LOOSEN HEX NUT	INSERT SPEAKER WIRE	TIGHTEN HEX NUT	DO NOT INSERT
	THROUGH HOLE		INSULATED SECTION
			OF SPEAKER WIRE

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