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USING PUSH-T
AB CONNECTORS (FIGURE 6)
T
o connect wire to the push-tab connectors, push the plastic tab of one connector to open the hole. Insert the bare wire into the hole and release the plastic tab (Figure 6). Repeat
this step with the other connectors.
A NOTE ABOUT BASS MANAGEMENT
For best sound, DO NOT USE THE “SUBWOOFER OUTPUT” OR LFE JACK ON YOUR RECEIVER TO CONNECT TO YOUR POWERED SUBWOOFER. Powered subwoofers have a
built-in, adjustable low pass filter to separate the low frequency signals (the bass) from the full range signal. The dedicated “subwoofer output” jacks (sometimes labeled “LFE”
or “Low Fr
equency Effects”) on most receivers also contain a fixed low pass filter. If you connect the subwoofer to the receiver’s LFE Out jack, the two filters will interact, reducing
the fidelity of your system. Follow the hook up and r
eceiver set-up/bass management instructions below and all of the bass will go to the subwoofer, you will not lose any bass, and
you will get the highest possible per
formance from your system. We promise.
For more detailed subwoofer placement and set-up advice go to http://www.polkaudio.com/home/faqad/.
RECOMMENDED HOOK-UP METHOD (FIGURES 7, 8)
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Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver or amplifier to the speaker level inputs of the powered subwoofer with speaker wire.
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Then, connect the left and right front satellite speakers with speaker wire from the speaker level outputs from the powered subwoofer.
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If it is more convenient, parallel wire the subwoofer and front satellites from your receiver (Figure 8).
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Connect the Center Channel Speaker directly to the center channel output from your receiver.
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Connect the Rear Surround Satellites directly to the rear or surround channel outputs from your receiver.
RECEIVER SET
-UP/BASS MANAGEMENT
All surround receivers allow you to “customize” their performance depending on the size of your speakers. Refer to the owner’s manual of
your r
eceiver or surround processor to learn how this is done. To get the best performance from the RM6005 with a powered subwooer, use
the following settings with the above hook-up method:
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Front speakers—set to “large”
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Center speaker—set to “normal” or “small”
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Surround speakers—set to “small”
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Subwoofer—set to “OFF” or “none.” (We know. Doesn’t make sense, right? But really truly, this is the correct setting for the recommended hook-up method. By setting the
front left and right speakers to “Large” and routing them through the subwoofer as instructed above, you deliver a full range signal to your subwoofer’s low pass filter. The
low pass filter takes the low frequencies and passes the rest on to the front speakers, for better sub/sat blending.)
SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION
Your Polk Audio RM Series loudspeakers are made with the highest-quality materials to ensure years of great sounding, trouble-free performance. However, damage to loudspeak-
ers can occur when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels that its power can clearly produce. (This is usually beyond the “1 to 2 o’clock”
position on the volume control.) This results in very high levels of audible distortion originating in the amplifier, which adds a harsh, gritty sound to the music you’re listening to.
Contrary to popular belief, a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low-powered amp or receiver than from a high-powered one.
MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF RM SERIES SPEAKERS
Your new speaker cabinet is made of a rugged material that can be dusted or cleaned with a damp cloth. Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids; they can permanently damage
the finish of your speakers. Gently vacuum the grilles to remove dust.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If, after following these hook up directions, you experience difficulty, please double-check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem to the speaker, contact the autho-
rized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchase, or call Polk Audio’s friendly Customer Service Department at 800-377-7655 (US or CAN), 410-764-5266 (9am to 6pm EST,
Monday through Friday). You may also contact us via email: polkcs@polkaudio.com. For more information, visit www.polkaudio.com.
For more detailed hook up information and manual updates, visit:
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/products/systems/rm6005
or
http://www.polkaudio.com/home/faqad
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