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RMDS-1
RMDS-1
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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A word from Matthew Polk Table of contents Dear Home Entertainment Buff, Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio RM Digital Solution. Safety Warnings ..........................................................................4 Your new Polk home theater system includes the latest technolo- gies to assure outstanding performance and enjoyment. While we RMDS-1 Features........................................................................5 designed the RM Digital Solution system to be very easy to
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SIMPLY COMPLETE HOME THEATER: THE RM DIGITAL SOLUTION Even if you don’t have the room for full-size home theater speakers, you still deserve great sound. This is the theory behind the development of “subwoofer/satellite” systems, whose coffee- cup-sized satellites can be placed conveniently and invisibly almost anywhere. These systems produce remarkable sound for their size, but even the best “sub/sat” systems have never quite equaled the performance of full-size speakers. Knowing this, we set
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8. Accessories-Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer. 9. Ventilation-Slots
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RMDS-1 FEATURES • You want to enjoy a home theater system, not have it take over your home. • Half of the world is looking for the meaning of life. The other half is The RMDS-1 features 5 compact satellite speakers that easily integrate into looking for better bass. (This is as good as humor gets in the audio any room. They’re easy to hide but look great when visible. You can even business.) If you are part of the latter group, we’ve got the subwoofer hang them on the wall with the supplied wal
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Quick Start Guide (see illustrations on pages 8 and 9) GETTING STARTED 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 Carton Contents audio and video inputs using coaxial (RCA-type) cables. Your new Polk Audio RM Digital Solution system comes in two 3. Connect the video output of the RMDS-1 preamp/processor to a cartons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, video input on your TV. or if
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Area F - Remote Control Extension jacks REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR These jacks are for potential future Polk Audio products. When we bring out other electronic products, these jacks will help you unify the remote control functions of the RMDS-1 and the new device. Area A - Antenna Connections This is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FM Area G - Multi-pin Connectors radio reception. (on Preamp/Processor and Subwoofer) These may look like connectors for computer printers, but t
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BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP TV VIDEO IN AM LOOP ANTENNA DVD PLAYER VIDEO DIGITAL OUT FM ANTENNA OUT AUDIO RMDS AUDIO OUT (connect to subwoofer) VIDEO VCR VCR Rec. Video AC OUTLET ANTENNA REMOTE INPUTS DSS LD DVD TV out Input Out SWITCHED CONTROL 120V,60HZ EXTENSION 100W,0.8A S-VHS FM(75Ω ) GROUND AM AC OUTLET (in) UNSWITCHED OR 120V,60HZ 100W,0.8A Standard (out) LD Left RF ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS Right DVD DSS DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS TAPE TAPE Rec. VCR VCR Rec. Multi-Room CD DSS LD DVD In
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SPEAKER HOOK UP RIGHT SURROUND LEFT SURROUND CONNECTS TO PROCESSOR SUBWOOFER AUDIO INPUT FRONT CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT L R L R SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUT CENTER RIGHT FRONT LEFT FRONT 9 www.polkaudio.com
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HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM AM LOOP ANTENNA Connection Precautions • Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until all the connections have been made. • When connecting sources, use either standard composite (good) or S FM ANTENNA Video (better) throughout. Do not use both composite and S Video connections. Use the same type of connection between the RMDS-1 and your TV. • Connect one cable at a time observing the “input” and “output.” This will avoid any cross connection between
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Connecting a Stereo DSS VCR (satellite TV) Receiver (see diagram on previous page) The first generation of DSS receivers (pre 1999) only have stereo IN OUT analog audio outputs and are not capable of delivering 5.1 channel digital surround sound. If your DSS receiver box only has Left and Right audio jacks and no jack marked “Digital Out” or “PCM Out,” use this L AUDIO L AUDIO hook up method. DSS receivers made in 1999 or later with a“Digital R AUDIO Out,” “Optical,” “TOS Link,” or “PCM Out” j
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Connecting a Laserdisc Player TV Connect the AC-3 RF output of the LD player LD RF input of the RMDS-1. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect a normal analog audio output or digital coaxial output of a DVD player or any other source to the LD RF jack. You will damage the RMDS-1 if you do. Also connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the LD player to the Left and Right LD analog inputs on the connect to any RMDS-1 preamp/processor. VIDEO IN unused audio input AUDIO This will allow yo
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Connecting the Speakers We have supplied you with 5 sets of audiophile- RIGHT LEFT grade speaker wire to connect your speakers. SURROUND SURROUND Each wire is color coded just to make it easy for you to see which wire is which at the subwoofer (amplifier) side. You can use any wire on any channel. Use whatever length makes sense for your set up and speaker placement. You can CONNECTOR TO PREAMP/PROCESSOR temporarily (and safely) rest the subwoofer on the grille-end to make it easy to see the t
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT IMPORTANT NOTE: When this manual refers to “Front Left.” we mean the speaker on your left side as you face the front (TV) side of the room. When we refer to “Surround Left” we mean the speaker that is behind you and to your left as you face the front (TV) side of the room. Center Channel Speaker Place the center speaker as close to the TV as possible. The most popular placement is right on top of your TV set. It is also fine to place it below the TV or on the wall directly a
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Wall Mounting The Satellites The satellite speakers are supplied with wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely secure the brackets and speakers. On-wall installation of RM satellites requires basic skills in using tools such as a drill and screwdriver. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer. • Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing. • Hold the speaker in
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Power switch Standby Main display Volume INTELLIGENT A/V PREAMP/PROCESSOR/LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM RM DIGIT AL SOLUTION power ———— standby TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO db kHz MHz PCM DIGITAL PROLOGIC OPT COAX1 COAX2 MULTI NIGHT DOLBY STEREO P-SCAN DIGIT A L volume on/off save source surround multi-room tune preset clear presets aux. inputs S-video video L..audio..R Save preset Clear Remote Source Multi Manual Radio Auxillary sensor selector room radio presets audio/video inputs window selector tuning
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On/Off Surround Button WHAT THOSE TEENY LITTLE LIGHTS MEAN This button switches between surround sound and 2 channel stereo. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode can be selected Radio Signal Strength Meter only when either LD, DSS Digital, or DVD inputs are selected. If you This meter shows the relative signal strength of a radio signal. For best have selected a digital source with a Dolby Digital soundtrack and you reception, orient your antenna to get the maximum number of bars on c
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Remote Control Range REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The distance between the remote control transmitter and the RMDS-1 preamp/processor should be 15 feet (5 meters) or less. If the transmitter is pointed to a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an obstacle between them, the remote control may not work correctly. Loading Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the back cover. RM DIGIT AL SOLUTION STANDBY POWER TEST MEMO AUTO TUNED STEREO db MHz kHz PCM DIGITAL PROLOGIC OPT COAX1 COAX2 MULTI NI
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I - FM and AM Buttons REMOTE CONTROL GUIDED TOUR Push the AM button to listen to AM band radio stations or push the FM button to listen to FM radio band radio stations. J - Preset Scan Button The remote control is divided into three major sections. The top section Push this button when you want to scan through the radio stations you contains the controls used most often, such as ON/OFF, MUTE, have preset. The tuner will play each preset station for a few seconds, SUBWOOFER volume and system VOL
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IMPORTANT NOTE: SET-UP AND CALIBRATION If at any time during this procedure the test tone comes from the wrong speaker, you have made a speaker connection mistake. Push the “Balance” button on the remote to cancel this procedure. Re-read the After you have connected all speakers and source components you may “Subwoofer and Speaker Connections” section of this manual and start using the RMDS-1 without any further set-up procedures and get correct the wiring error before returning to this proced
