Polk-audio RMDS-1 User Manual

INSTRUCTIONMANUALRMDS-1RMDS-1

Polk customer service (800) 377-765510Connection Precautions• Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets untilall the connections h

www.polkaudio.com11Connecting a Stereo DSS (satellite TV) Receiver (see diagram on previous page)The first generation of DSS receivers (pre 1999) only

Polk customer service (800) 377-765512Connecting a Laserdisc Player Connect the AC-3 RF output of the LD player LD RF input ofthe RMDS-1. IMPORTANT NO

www.polkaudio.com13Connecting the SpeakersWe have supplied you with 5 sets of audiophile-grade speaker wire to connect your speakers.Each wire is colo

Polk customer service (800) 377-765514IMPORTANT NOTE:When this manual refers to “Front Left.” we mean the speaker onyour left side as you face the fro

www.polkaudio.com15Wall Mounting The SatellitesThe satellite speakers are supplied with wall mounting brackets.Follow the steps below to safely secure

Polk customer service (800) 377-765516COAX1DIGITALSTEREOTEST MEMO AUTOPCMpower ———— standbysource on/offsurroundmulti-roomtune savepresetclearpresetsT

www.polkaudio.com17On/Off Surround ButtonThis button switches between surround sound and 2 channel stereo. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mo

Polk customer service (800) 377-765518COAX1DIGITALSTEREOTEST MEMO AUTOPCMPOWERSTANDBYSOURCESURROUND ON/OFFMULTI-ROOMTUNE SAVEPRESETCLEARPRESETSTUNEDOP

www.polkaudio.com19The remote control is divided into three major sections. The top sectioncontains the controls used most often, such as ON/OFF, MUTE

Polk customer service (800) 377-76552Table of contentsSafety Warnings ...4RMDS-

Polk customer service (800) 377-765520After you have connected all speakers and source components you maystart using the RMDS-1 without any further se

www.polkaudio.com211. Play a Dolby Digital source and push the DELAY button on theremote control. This menu will appear on your TV screen:2. Measure t

Polk customer service (800) 377-7655POWER+——+SUBWOOFERVOLUMElatesurroundon/off— radio tunernightradio preset ++—audioFMSOURCESDVDcable-LDradioAM

www.polkaudio.com23Presetting Radio StationYou can preset up to 30 FM/AM stations in any order. Stations can bepreset either manually (by you) or auto

DDDPolk customer service (800) 377-765524When you see this That means you are And your program That can be delivered by on the display: listening t

www.polkaudio.com25The Multi Room feature allows you to listen to an audio sourceconnected to the RMDS-1 system in another room of the house. Forexamp

If something doesn’t seem to work right, please use the chart below before calling your dealer or Polk Audio. You will actually save time in thelong r

www.polkaudio.com27InterferenceIf this unit is placed very near a television, picture disturbance or noise may occur on the TV. In such a case, move t

28DIGITAL OUTAUDIOVIDEO OUTFM ANTENNAAM LOOP ANTENNAIN OUTVIDEO INL AUDIOVIDEOVIDEOL AUDIOR AUDIOR AUDIOTVDVD PLAYERVCR RMDSRightANALOGAUDIOINPUTSLeft

Polk customer service (800) 377-7655 • www.polkaudio.com29 FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT

Even if you don’t have the room for full-size home theaterspeakers, you still deserve great sound. This is the theory behindthe development of “subwoo

Polk customer service (800) 377-765530RMDS-1 SpecificationsSystemOverall Frequency Response30Hz—24kHz-3dB Frequency Response Limits38Hz—20kHzSubwoofer

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Polk customer service (800) 377-76554NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer's atten

www.polkaudio.com5• You want to enjoy a home theater system, not have it take over your home.The RMDS-1 features 5 compact satellite speakers that eas

Polk customer service (800) 377-76556Carton ContentsYour new Polk Audio RM Digital Solution system comes in two cartons. If you do not have any of the

www.polkaudio.com7Area A - Antenna ConnectionsThis is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FMradio reception.Area B - Audio Analog

Polk customer service (800) 377-76558DIGITAL OUTAUDIOVIDEO OUTFM ANTENNAAM LOOP ANTENNAIN OUTVIDEO INL AUDIOVIDEOVIDEOL AUDIOR AUDIOR AUDIOTVDVD PLAYE

www.polkaudio.com9 FRONT SPEAKER OUTPUT CENTER SPEAKER OUTPUT SURROUND SPEAKER OUTPUTL RAUDIO INPUT