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USER MANUAL RM6600 POLK AUDIO

RM2600CENTER CHANNEL

GETTING STARTED

The RM6600 5-Pack carton should contain the following items:

Four (4) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
One (1) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
Four (4) wall mount brackets for the front and surround satellites and four screws to install them on the speaker
This manual and other printed materials

The RM2300 carton should contain the following items:

Two (2) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
Two (2) wall mount brackets and four (4) screws to install them
This manual and other printed materials

The RM2600 carton should contain the following items:

One (1) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
This manual and other printed materials

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER (Figures A & B)

Place the center speaker as close to the TV as possible. The most popular placement is right on top of your TV set. It is also fine to place it below the TV or on the wall directly above the TV (using optional wall bracket such as one from OmniMount®).

FRONT SATELLITES (Figures A & B)

Place the front satellites about as far apart as you are sitting from them. Avoid placing them less than 2 feet from side walls. When mounting the speakers on stands or on a shelf, place them at or near your ear level. If you choose to wall mount them above ear level, the included wall bracket will angle the speakers downward. Orienting the bracket sideways on the satellite will point it slightly inward (Figures D & E).

SURROUND SPEAKERS (Figures A & C)

The best placement for surround channel speakers is high on the side walls, facing each other and slightly behind your listening position. If this placement is not possible, the speakers may be placed on the rear wall. In either case, mount the speakers two to four feet above the seated listener's head and angle them downward towards the listening area by using the wall mount brackets.

SUBWOOFER (Figures A,B & C)

The subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room but you will get the best performance when it is on the same side of the room as the front satellites and near a wall or corner. It may lie on its side, but placing it on its feet gives the best performance. NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END- THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.

WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITES (Figures D & E)

The satellite speakers are supplied with wall mounting brackets. Follow the steps below to safely secure the brackets and speakers. On-wall installation of RM satellites requires basic skills in using tools such as a drill and screwdriver. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or a professional installer.

• Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.
  Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make sure it clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/ window frames.
• Attach the bracket to the satellite with the supplied screw as shown. The angle of the bracket allows you to point the speaker toward your listening position. Turn the bracket to get the angle you want and tighten the screw. Be sure the 2 tabs on the bracket engage the 2 depressions on the satellite.
  If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive #10 panhead screws (not supplied) through the wall and into the stud leaving screw heads protruding 1/4 .
  If there is no stud behind the chosen location, install #10 wall anchors (not supplied) into the wall by following wall anchor manufacturer's instructions, leaving screw heads protruding 1/4 ". Always use two wall anchors and screws per speaker.
  Line up speaker so that the screw head passes through the large center holes of the keyhole slot. Let speaker slide straight down, allowing screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot.
  If the supplied wall mount brackets do not allow the mounting angle which meets your needs, or if you wish to ceiling mount the satellites, use optional, fully articulating "ball and socket" type mounting brackets, such as those made by OmniMount.

CENTER CHANNEL WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

Use an optional, fully articulating "ball and socket" type mounting bracket, such as those made by OmniMount®. Follow the manufacturers instructions for installation.

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO THE SYSTEM (Figures E,F & I)

Use two conductor 16 gauge or thicker audiophile grade speaker wires. Measure enough wire to reach from your receiver or amp to each speaker plus an additional 12^ to allow moving the speakers or receiver without having to disconnect the wires. One of the terminals on the rear of the speaker is marked red (+) and the other black (-) . Make certain that you connect the wire from the red (+) terminal of your amplifier to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and the wire from the black (-) terminal of the amplifier to the black (-) terminal on your speaker. Most wire has some indication (such as color code, ribbing, or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency. If your speakers sound "thin" with little bass and little to no center image, the chances are that one of the speaker wires is connected backwards. Double check all connections.

This system features a powered subwoofer (packaged separately) that has a built-in, adjustable low pass filter to separate the bass from the full range signal. The "subwoofer output" jacks (sometimes labeled "LFE") on most receivers also contain a fixed low pass filter. If you connect the subwoofer to the receiver's subwoofer output jack the two filters will interact and reduce the fidelity of your system. If you follow the hook up and the "receiver set up" instructions below, you will get all of the bass to the subwoofer and get the highest possible performance from your system. DO NOT USE THE "SUBWOOFER OUTPUT" (LFE) JACK ON YOUR RECEIVER TO CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER.

BEST HOOK UP METHOD (Figure G)

• Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver or amplifier to the SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS of the powered subwoofer.
• Connect the satellite speakers to the SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS of the subwoofer.
  If it is more convenient, parallel wire the subwoofer and satellites from your receiver. (Figure H)
• Connect the center channel speaker directly to the center speaker output of your receiver or amplifier.
• Connect the surround satellites directly to the rear or surround channel outputs of your receiver or amplifier.

RECEIVER SET UP

All surround sound receivers allow you to match the electronics to your speakers. Refer to the owners manual of your receiver or surround processor to learn how this is done. To get the best performance from the RM6600, use the following settings:

• Front Speakers - Set to "Large"
  Center Speaker - Set to "Normal" or "Small"
  Surround Speakers - Set to "Small"
• Subwoofer - Set to "Off" or "None." This setting may not make sense to you as your RM6600 system has a subwoofer, but really, this is the right setting.

ADJUSTING THE POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE (RM6600 System)

• Start with the VOLUME level at about 1:00. Adjust up or down until you get sufficient bass for your personal taste. Remember that room position can have a very large effect on perceived bass level.
  Switch PHASE control to 180^ (down position.)
  Turn the LOW PASS to the middle of the shaded area for best blending between the subwoofer and the satellites. You'll know the setting is correct when a high quality recorded male voice sounds full without any chestiness. If vocals sound thin turn this control up-if they sound boomy turn it down. (See Figures I & J)

Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble-free performance. However, damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce (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. 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 moist cloth. Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids; they can permanently damage your speakers' finish. Gently vacuum the grilles to remove dust.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the 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 Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 (calls from US or Canada only) from 9am to 5pm, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. You may also contact us via email [e-mail].

COMIENZO

Speaker Placement
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Speaker Placement
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Speaker Placement
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Bracket Installation

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Bracket Installation

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Satellite Angling

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Rotating the bracket changes the angle at which the speaker is pointed.

Connecting speaker wires to the satellite and center speaker

Insert speaker wire through hole

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Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire

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Optional hook up method

Conexión alternatively

PSW250 Low Pass Recommendation

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PSW350 Low Pass Recommendation

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SPECIFICATIONS

RM6600 5-PACK SYSTEM WITH PSW350

Overall frequency response: 25Hz - 24kHz

3dB limits: 38Hz-20kHz

Recommended Amplification: 20-125Wrms

Nominal Impedance: compatible with 8 ohm outputs

Power Output of Subwoofer: 100 watts

Shipping Weight (5-Pack): 19 lbs

FRONT AND REAR SATELLITERM2300

Overall frequency response: 100Hz - 24kHz

-3dB limits: 140Hz - 20kHz

Recommended Amplification: 20-125Wrms

Sensitivity: 89dB SPL @1m (2.83 Vrms drive level)

Nominal Impedance: compatible with 8 ohm outputs

Bass-Mid Drive Unit: 1-3.25" Dynamic Balance driver magnetically shielded, Polypropylene composit cone, rubber surround

Tweeter: 1.75" dome, self-shielded Neodymium magnet, silk diaphragm

Crossover: 3.1kHz

Enclosure Type: Sealed BoX

Dimensions: 3.75"W x 6.5"H x 4.75"D

Shipping Weight: 7lbs per pair

CENTER CHANNEL-RM2600

Overall frequency response: 100Hz-24kHz

-3dB limits: 30Hz-20kHz

Recommended Amplification: 20-125Wrms

Sensitivity: 89dB SPL (2.83 Vrms drive level)

Nominal Impedance: compatible with 8 ohm outputs

Bass-Mid Drive Unit: 2-3.25" Dynamic Balance drivers, magnetically shielded, Polypropylene composit cone, rubber surround

Tweeter: 1.75" self-shielded Neodymium magnet, silk diaphragm

Crossover: 3.5kHz

Dimensions: 11"w x 4.5"h x 5.5"d

Shipping Weight: 7lbs

Specifications subject to change without notice.

ESPANOL ESPECIFCAIONES

SISTEMA DE 5 UNIDADES RM6600 CON PSW350

CANAL CENTRAL-RM2600

Amplification recommende: 20-125Wrms

Impedance nominale:

Amplification recommende: 20-125 Wrms

Sensibilité:

89db SPL à 1m

CANAL CENTRAL-RM2600

Amplification recommende:

20-125Wrms

Sensibilité:

89dB SPL à 1m

CANALE CENTRALE - RM2600

Warranty for Satellites and

Center Channel Loudspeakers

Polk Audio, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the five (5) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as "you."

Warranty for Subwoofer

Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser only that the amplifier in this Polk Audio Loud-speaker Product (the "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. Polk Audio, Inc., further warrants to the original purchaser only that the Loudspeaker(s) in this Polk Audio Product (the "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. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as "you." However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product to any other party.

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 Cards(s) within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.

Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite D, San Diego, California 92173. 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 the 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 reasonable 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 attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification 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 defective 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.

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