GETTING STARTED
The RM6005 System carton should contain the following items:
o Four (4) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
o One (1) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
o Five (5) setsof four (4) “Bump Ons” (adhesive rubber feet), 20 total
o One (1) warranty card
Pleaseinspect 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 bestjob of protecting your speakersif they needto be transported.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
CENTERCHANNEL SPEAKER(Figure 1)
Place the center channel speaker asclose to your TV aspossible in order to “anchor” dialogue and effects to the screenarea.The most
popular placement for a center channel speakeris right on top of your TV set. It is also fine to place below the TV or on the wall directly
abovethe TV, usethe convenient keyhole slots on the rear of the speaker(seenext section).
FRONTSATELLITES(Figure 2)
To provide ideal imaging, try to place the front satellites to the left and right of your TV about asfar apart asthe distance you are sitting
from them. Avoid placing them less than 2 feet (60cm) from the side walls of the room. RM Satellites will sound great mounted on the wall
or on stands,bookshelves, or in entertainment centers. RM6005 satellites are easyto mount onthe wall using convenient keyhole slots built
right in the back of the speakers.When mounting the speakerson standsor on a shelf, place them at or nearyour 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 speakersis on the side walls, facing eachother, afoot or two behind your listening position. If
this placement is not possible, the speakersmay be placed on arear wall. In either case,mount the speakerstwo to four feet (60-120cm)
above your head (when seated).
WALL-MOUNTING THE SATELLITES AND CENTER SPEAKER (FIGURES 4, 5)
RM6005 Satellite & Center Channel Speakershave 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), andthe other is the Threaded Insert located directly below the Keyhole Slot on the rear
of the speaker.
Follow thesedirections to usethe Keyhole Slot option:
o On-wall installation of RM speakersrequires basic skills andbasic tools (drill and screwdriver). If you are in doubt that you possessthe
necessaryskills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or aprofessional installer. Otherwise, grab your tools and follow the stepsbelow to
safely securethe speakersto the location of your choice.
o Make surethe locations you have selectedfor wall-mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.
o Hold the speakerin the chosen location to make certain it clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, comers, beams, lighting fixtures and
door/window frames.
o If you arecertain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive a#lO screw (not supplied) through the wall and into the stud leaving
the screw headprotruding l/4” (figure 4a).
a If there is no stud behind the chosen location, install a#lO wall anchor (not supplied) into the wall by following the wall anchor
manufacturer’s directions, then insert a#lO screw (not supplied), leaving the screw headprotruding l/4” (figure 4b).
o For masonry walls, usea masonry drill bit and #lo masonry anchor and screw (not included).
o Line up the speakerso that the screw headpassesthrough the large center hole of the keyhole slot. Let the speakerslide straight down,
allowing the screw headto slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot
(figure 5).
The Threaded Insert gives you more flexibility and choice of mounting location becauseyou can usean optional fully articulating “ball and
socket” type mounting bracket such asthe OmniMount 25RST. Simply mount the bracket on the wall asper the manufacturer’s
instructions, and insert the threaded end of the articulating arm into the Threaded 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.
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