RM6005 Manual
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1. 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 Frequency 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 receiver 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 performance from your system We promise For more detailed subwoofer placement and set up advice go to http www polkaudio com home fagad RECOMMENDED HOOK UP METHOD FIGURES 7 8 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 Then connect the left and right front satellite speakers with speaker wire from the speaker level outputs from the powered subwoofer If it is more convenient parallel wire the subwoofer and front satellites from your receiver Figure 8 Connect the Center Channel Speaker directly to the center channel output from your receiver Connect the Rear Surround Satellites direc2. ab your tools and follow the steps below to safely secure the speakers to the location of your choice m Make sure the locations you have selected for wall mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing m Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make certain it clears the ceiling adjacent walls corners beams lighting fixtures and door window frames m If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface drive a 10 screw not supplied through the wall and into the stud leaving the screw head protruding 1 4 figure 4a m If there is no stud behind the chosen location install a 10 wall anchor not supplied into the wall by following the wall anchor manufacturer s directions then insert a 10 screw not supplied leaving the screw head protruding 1 4 figure 4b m For masonry walls use a masonry drill bit and 10 masonry anchor and screw not included Line up the speaker so that the screw head passes through the large center hole of the keyhole slot Let the speaker slide straight down allowing the screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot figure 5 The Threaded Insert gives you more flexibility and choice of mounting location because you can use an optional fully articulating ball and socket type mounting bracket such as the OmniMount 25RST Simply mount the bracket on the wall as per the manufacturer s instructions and insert the threaded end of the articulating arm into the Thre
3. aded Insert on the rear of the RM6005 Satellite OmniMount brackets are available at your Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Webstore at http shop polkaudio com For accessories and information visit www polkaudio com 3 CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO YOUR SYSTEM Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver We recommend using two conductor 16 gauge or thicker speaker wire Strip 1 4 6mm of insulation from each of the two conductors to expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual conductors into single unfrayed strands Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is red and the other is black Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red terminal on your speaker and the wire from the black terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal on your speaker Most wire has some indicator such as color coding ribbing or writing on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency If your speakers sound thin with little bass and little or no center image chances are that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards Double check all connections USING PUSH TAB CONNECTORS FIGURE 6 To 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
4. ce olkaudio the speaker specialists Polk Audio 5601 Metro Drive Baltimore Maryland 21215 800 377 7655 OWNER S MANUAL RM6005 Nur SYSTEM polkaudio peaker s 2 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com GETTING STARTED The RM6005 System carton should contain the following items Four 4 magnetically shielded satellite speakers One 1 magnetically shielded center channel speaker Five 5 sets of four 4 Bump Ons adhesive rubber feet 20 total One 1 warranty card Please inspect each loudspeaker carefully Notify your Polk Audio dealer if you notice any difference damage or any missing items Keep the carton and packing material They will do the best job of protecting your speakers if they need to be transported SPEAKER PLACEMENT CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER Figure 1 Place the center channel speaker as close to your TV as possible in order to anchor dialogue and effects to the screen area The most popular placement for a center channel speaker is right on top of your TV set It is also fine to place below the TV or on the wall directly above the TV use the convenient keyhole slots on the rear of the speaker see next section FRONT SATELLITES Figure 2 To provide ideal imaging try to place the front satellites to the left and right of your TV about as far apart as the distance you are sitting from them Avoid placing them less than 2 feet 60cm from the side
5. client le de Polk 800 377 7655 E U et Can ou polkcs polkaudio com H ufigste Platzierung ber dem Fernsehbildschirm Lautsprecher der Serie RM6005 k nnen auch an der Wand montiert werden Diese Lautsprecher RM6005 sind f r eine Platzierung in der N he von Fernsehger ten oder Videomonitoren magnetisch abgeschirmt Wenn Sie eine Verzerrung oder Verf rbung des Videobildes bemerken sind die Lautsprecher umgehend von der Videoquelle zu entfernen Setzen Sie sich in diesem Fall mit dem Kundendienst von Polk Audio in Verbindung telefonisch unter 1 800 377 7655 geb hrenfrei nur in den USA Kanada oder per E Mail an polkcs polkaudio com Figure 2 Front speaker array Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position RM6005 Series Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors If you notice video distortion or discoloration immediately move the speakers away from the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 US amp Can or polkcs polkaudio com Disposici n de los altavoces frontales Forme un tri ngulo equil tero entre los altavoces y la posici n de audici n Los altavoces de la serie RM6005 tienen blindaje magn tico para poder ubicarlos con seguridad cerca de televisores o monitores de video Si nota que hay distorsi n o descoloraci n del video aleje inmediatamente los altavoces de la fuente de video y llame al Servicio a
6. dio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased he Product or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard Suite D San Diego California 92154 Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period Polk Audio or he Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will at its option repair or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you within a reason able time freight prepaid This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident disaster misuse abuse negligence inadequate packing or shipping procedures commercial use voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attrib utable to defect in materials or workmanship or service repair or modifi cation of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed tampered with or defaced This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties If this Product is def
7. ective in materials or workmanship as warranted above your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above In no event will Polk Audio Inc be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Polk Audio Inc or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America its possessions and U S and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries For accessories and information visit www polkaudio com 11
8. l Cliente de Polk Audio al 800 377 7655 EE UU y Canad o escriba a polkcs polkaudio com Disposition des enceintes avant Cr ez un triangle quilat ral entre les enceintes et la position d coute Les enceintes de la s rie RM6005 sont blind es magn tiquement et peuvent tre dispos es proximit d une t l ou d un moniteur vid o Si vous percevez de la distorsion ou de la d coloration vid o loignez imm diatement les enceintes de l cran et communiquez avec le service a la client le de Polk 800 377 7655 U et Can ou polkcs polkaudio com Anordnung der vorderen Lautsprecher Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer H rposition Diese Lautsprecher RM6005 sind f r eine Platzierung in der N he von Fernsehger ten oder Videomonitoren magnetisch abgeschirmt Wenn Sie eine Verzerrung oder Verf rbung des Videobildes bemerken sind die Lautsprecher umgehend von der Videoquelle zu entfernen Setzen Sie sich in diesem Fall mit dem Kundendienst von Polk Audio in Verbindung telefonisch unter 1 800 377 7655 geb hrenfrei nur in den USA Kanada oder per E Mail an polkcs polkaudio com 6 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com Figure 3a Figure 3b Placement options for rear surround speakers Opciones de ubicaci n de los altavoces surround o de atr s Options de disposition des e
9. m 1 6 kg RM6005 System 14 lbs total 6 4 kg Package Weight 10 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only This warranty will terminate automatically prior to its stated expiration if the original retail purchaser sells or transfers the Product to any other party Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that the LOUDSPEAKER S PASSIVE CROSSOVER COMPONENT S and ENCLO SURE on this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer Furthermore Polk Audio Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser only that any AMPLIFIER OR OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENT that may be included in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service please fill out the Product Registration Card s and send it to the Factory at the address provided on the Product Registration Card s within ten 10 days the date of original purchase o Defective Products must be shipped together with proof of purchase pre paid insured to the Polk Au
10. n de los cables del altavoz Recomendamos este m todo para obtener la mejor mezcla Branchement l mentaire des fils de haut parleurs M thode recommand e pour la meilleure sonorit Grundlegende Methode zum Anschluss der Lautsprecherkabel Zur Gew hrleistung des optimalen H rerlebnis empfehlen wir diese Methode Figure 8 CENTER CHANNEL Rz CENTER y LINE IN Or SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUT SUBWOOFER Parallel Wire Hookup M todo de conexi n usando cables con conectores RCA para salidas de preamplificador Branchement aux sorties niveau de ligne du pr amplificateur Line Level Anschlussmethode mit Vorverst rker Ausg ngen For accessories and information visit www polkaudio com 9 SPECIFICATIONS RM6005 SYSTEM System Frequency 35Hz 22kHz with PSW202 Subwoofer Response 3dB Frequency 40Hz 19kHz with PSW202 Subwoofer Response Recommended 10 100 Watts continuous Amplifier Power Efficiency Satellites 89db SPL 1m 2 83V drive level amp Center Channel Impedance Compatible with 8 ohm amplifiers Driver Complement Satellites 1 3 long throw mid bass driver 1 1 2 dome video shielded Center Channel 2 3 long throw mid bass driver 1 1 2 dome video shielded Size amp Weight Dimensions H x W x D Weight Satellites 5 4 x 3 5 x 4 2 lbs each 13 7cm x 8 9cm x 10 2cm 0 9 kg Center 4 25 x 10 x 3 8 3 5 Ibs each 10 8cm x 25 4cm x 9 7c
11. nceintes arri re ambiophoniques Platzierungsoptionen fiir hintere Lautsprecher bzw Surround Lautsprecher For accessories and information visit www polkaudio com 7 Figure 4 Figure 5 Use 10 screw for wall stud use 10 wall anchors screw for no wall stud Use tornillos n 10 cuando haya parales internos en la pared use to Slide the speaker down on the screw heads to catch the keyhole slots 2 A rnillos y anclas n 10 cuando no haya parales internos Deslice el altavoz sobre las cabezas de los tornillos para que encajen Utilisez des vis 10 pour fixation sur un montant ou des chevilles 10 en las ranuras en forma de cerradura an avec vis s il n y a pas de montant Glissez l enceinte sur les t tes de vis jusqu ce que les encoches Verwenden Sie eine Schraube Nr 10 f r W nde mit Holzstielverst rkung en trou de serrure s enclenchent bzw D bel und Schrauben Nr 10 f r W nde ohne Schieben Sie den Lautsprecher auf die Schraubk pfe herunter Holzstielverst rkung so dass er in den Ritzen einrastet Figure 6 Using push tab connectors Uso de conectores de pl stico Utilisation des bornes languettes de plastique Verwendung der Kunststoffanschl sse 8 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com Figure 7 CENTER CHANNEL RECEIVER Basic Speaker Wire Hookup method We recommend this method for best blending M todo b sico de conexi
12. store http shop polkaudio com For accessories and information visit www polkaudio com 5 Figure 1 Most popular placement above the TV screen RM6005 Series Center Channel Speakers can also be wall mounted RM6005 Series Loudspeakers are magnetical ly shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors If you notice video distortion or discoloration immediately move the speakers away from the video source and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 377 7655 US amp Can or polkcs polkaudio com Esta es la ubicaci n m s popular sobre el televisor Los altavoces de canal central de la serie RM6005 tambi n se pueden montar en la pared Los altavoces de la serie RM6005 tienen blindaje magn tico para poder ubicarlos con seguridad cerca de televisores o monitores de video Si nota que hay distorsi n o descoloraci n del video aleje inmediatamente los altavoces de la fuente de video y llame al Servicio al Cliente de Polk Audio al 800 377 7655 EE UU y Canad o escriba a polkcs polkaudio com Disposition la plus courante au dessus de l cran Les enceintes centrales de la S rie RM6005 peuvent galement tre install es au mur Elles sont blind es magn tiquement et peuvent tre dispos es a proximit d une t l ou d un moniteur vid o Si vous percevez de la distorsion ou de la d coloration vid o loignez imm diatement les enceintes de l cran et communiquez avec le service a la
13. 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 authorized 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 For recommended accessories including speaker stands brackets accessories and exclusive Polk Audio logowear visit our web
14. tly 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 receiver 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 Front speakers set to large Center speaker set to normal or small Surround speakers set to small 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 4 Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1 800 377 7655 polkcs polkaudio com 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 perfor mance However damage to loudspeakers 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
15. walls of the room RM Satellites will sound great mounted on the wall or on stands bookshelves or in entertainment centers RM6005 satellites are easy to mount onthe wall using convenient keyhole slots built right in the back of the speakers When mounting the speakers on stands or on a shelf place them at or near your ear level Speaker stands appropriate for the RM6005 satellites are available at your Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Webstore at www shop polkaudio com SURROUND SPEAKERS Figures 3a 3b The best placement for surround channel speakers is on the side walls facing each other a foot or two behind your listening position If this placement is not possible the speakers may be placed on a rear wall In either case mount the speakers two to four feet 60 120cm above your head when seated WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITES AND CENTER SPEAKER FIGURES 4 5 RM6005 Satellite amp Center Channel Speakers have two wall mounting options built right in One is the Keyhole Slot built into the rear of the speaker two on the Center Channel Speaker and the other is the Threaded Insert located directly below the Keyhole Slot on the rear of the speaker Follow these directions to use the Keyhole Slot option On wall installation of RM speakers requires basic skills and basic tools drill and screwdriver If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer Otherwise gr
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