Polk Audio RMDS1, Instruction Manual

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Table of contents

Safety Warnings ..........................................................................4

RMDS-1 Features ........................................................................5

Carton Contents ..........................................................................6

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................6

Rear Panels Guide ......................................................................7

System Hook Up, Overview Illustrations ..................................8, 9

Hooking Up the System ........................................................10-13

Radio Antennas..........................................................................10

DVD Player................................................................................10

DSS Receivers ..........................................................................11

VCR ..........................................................................................11

CD Player ..................................................................................11

Audio Tape Deck ........................................................................11

Laserdisc Player........................................................................12

Television/Monitor ....................................................................12

Subwoofer ................................................................................12

Speakers ..................................................................................13

AC Power ..................................................................................13

Speaker Placement....................................................................14

Wall Mounting Satellites ............................................................15

Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide..................................16, 17

Remote Control Guide..........................................................18, 19

Calibration (optional) ..........................................................20, 21

How to Use the System ........................................................22, 23

About Surround Sound ..............................................................24

Multi-Room Hook Up and Use ....................................................25

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service ..........................26, 27

Warranty ..................................................................................27

Overall System Hookup........................................................28, 29

Specifications ............................................................................30

A word from Matthew Polk

Dear Home Entertainment Buff,

Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio RM Digital Solution.
Your new Polk home theater system includes the latest technolo-
gies to assure outstanding performance and enjoyment. While we
designed the RM Digital Solution system to be very easy to set up
and use, please read this manual thoroughly for information on
getting the greatest enjoyment from your new system. 

Designing high quality audio products is more than just a busi-
ness for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all
dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight. 

Should you have any problem or question regarding this or any
Polk Audio product, consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our
Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 from 9am to
6pm, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,

Matthew S. Polk

About Polk Audio—A History of Excellence

Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George
Klopfer. Their dream was to make speakers with the performance
of the world’s best speakers, but at reasonable prices. Today, Polk
Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one 
of the world’s largest manufacturers of loudspeakers for home,
office and car. Polk’s research has yielded over 20 patents for
advances in loudspeaker performance and value. Polk speakers
have earned the praise of audio experts the world over, as well 
as dozens of awards for innovative, high-quality design. Polk
Audio speakers are sold in over 50 countries and in audio/video
specialist retail locations throughout the US.