Polk Audio RMDS-1 - Manual (Page 6)

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Carton Contents
Your new Polk Audio RM Digital Solution system comes in two
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) RMDS-1 Preamp/Processor
One (1) Infrared remote control
Two (2) AA batteries for remote
Four (4) RM front and surround satellite speakers
One (1) RM center channel satellite speaker
Four (4) satellite wall-mount brackets with screws
Twenty (20) adhesive-backed rubber pads
Three (3) 20' (6M) speaker cables
Two (2) 40’ (12M) speaker cables
One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable
One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable
One (1) FM antenna wire
One (1) AM loop antenna
Carton 2:
One (1) RMDS-1 subwoofer with integrated 6 channel
power amplifier
One (1) IEC-type AC power cable
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 RMDS-1
audio and video inputs using coaxial (RCA-type) cables.
3. Connect the video output of the RMDS-1 preamp/processor to a
video input on your TV.
4. Connect the RMDS-1 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!
GETTING STARTED
RMDS
VCR
TV
DVD
SUBWOOFER
CABLE
COAX1 DIGITAL
STEREO TEST MEMO AUTO
PCM
power ———— standby
source on/off surround multi-room tune save preset clear presets
TUNED
OPT NIGHT PROLOGIC P-SCAN STEREO MULTI COAX2
db kHz
MHz
DOLBY
D I G I T A L
R M D I G I T A L S O L U T I O N I N T E L L I G E N T A / V P R E A M P / P R O C E S S O R / L O U D S P E A K E R S Y S T E M
aux. inputs S-video
volume
video L..audio..R
BASIC SETUP