Polk Audio RM6700 User manual

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GETTING STARTED
The RM67OO S-Pack carton should contain the following items.
l Four (4) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
l One (I) magnetically shlelded center channel hpcaket
l This manual and other- printed materials
. Rubber adhesive pads
The RM2350 carton should contain the following item\:
l Two (2) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
l This manual and other- printed materials
l Rubber adhesive pads
The RM2650 carton should contain the following item\:
l One (I) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
l This manual and other prmted material\
l Rubbel- adhesive pads
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 i\ aso fine to place It hclow the TV
or on the wall directly above the TV. (Use the built-in keyhole slots or an optional wall mounting bracket \uch a\ the OmniMount 2SRST, a\ ailable at
your Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Webstorc at http://shop.polkatIdlo.com. Insert the bracket into the threaded inxrt (II, the rear of the RM2650
Center Channel Speaker.)
FRONT SPEAKERS (hgures A & B)
Place the front satellites about as far apart as you arc Gttin g from them. Avoid placing them lest than 2 feet from \~de \\z;~ll\. Place them at 01 near your
ear level. If you choose to wall mount them, u,e the built-in keyhole slot or an opttonal wall mounting bracket such a\ the OmniMount XKST.
OmniMount Brackets are available at your Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Wcbstorc at http://shop.polkaudlo.com.
SURROUND SPEAKERS (Figures A & C)
The best placement for surround channel speakers is high on the side walls. f&ing each other and slightly behind you,- Il\tenlng position. If Ihi:, placc-
ment is not possible, the speakers may be placed on the rear wall. In tither case, mount the speaker?, two to four feet above the seated listener’s head
using either the built-m keyhole slot or an optional wall mounting bracket such as the OmmMount 2SRST. OmnlMount Brackets are available at you,
Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Webstore at http://shop.polkaudlo.conr.
SUBWOOFER (Figures A,B & C)
The subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The s&woofer may bc placed anywhel-c m the l-00111
but you will get the best performance when it is on the same side of the groomaa the front satellites and nex a wall or come,-. It may lie on its side, but
placing it on its feet gives the best performance. NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END-‘I‘llIS WILL DAMAGE THE
AMPLIFIER.
WALL MOUNTING THE SATELLITE SPEAKERS (FiguresD&D1)
RM2350 Satellite Speakers have two wall mounting options built right in. One is the Keyhole Slot built into the Power Port Ba\s Vent on the rear of the
speaker, and the other is the Threaded Insert located directly below the Power Port Bass Vent.
Follow these directions to USCthe Keyhole Slot option:
l On-wall installation of RM speakers requires basic skills and basic tools (drill and screwdriver). If you are in doubt that you posse\\ the necessar-y
skills or tools, consult your Polk dealer or a professmnal installer. Otherwise, grab your tools and follow the step\ below to safely secure the speakers
to the location of your choice.
l Make sure the locations you have selected for wall-mounting do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.
l Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make certain it clear\ the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners. beams, lightln, ~7fixtures and dooriwlndow
frames.
l If you are certain that there is a stud behind the wall surface, drive a #IO screw (not supplied) through the wall and unto the stud leaving the screw
head protruding l/4” (6mm).
l If there is no stud behind the chosen location, install a #IO wall anchor (not supplied) into the wall by following the wall anchor manufacturel-‘\
directions, then insert a #IO screw (not supplied), leaving the SCTCWhead protruding l/4” (6mm).
l For masonry walls, use a masonry drill bit and #IO mason,-y anchor and xrcw (not included).
l Line up the speaker so that the screw head passes through the large center hole of the keyhole slot. Let the speakcl- slide straight down, allowing the
screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot. 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 3SRST. Simply mount the bracket on the
wall as per the manufacturer’s instructions, and insert the threaded end of the articulating arm into the Threaded Inhert on the rear of the RM2350.
OmniMount brackets are available at your Polk Audio dealer or in the Polk Webstore at http:/lshop.polkaudio.coln.
CENTER CHANNEL WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING
Use the built-in keyhole slots or an optional, fully articulating “hall and socket” type mounting bracket, such as thox? made by OmniMount~. with the
threaded insert on the rear of the speaker. When using the keyhole blots optmn follow the instructions above. When u%inp an articulating bracket follow
the manufacturers’ instructions for installation.
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CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS TO THE SYSTEM (FiguresG&/f)
Usetwo conductor 16gauge or thicker audiophile gradespeaker wires. Measure enough wire to reach from your receiver or amp to each speakerplus an
additional 12” to allow moving the speakersor receiver without having to disconnect the wires. One of the terminals on the rear of the speakeris red (+)
andthe 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 hassome indication (such ascolor code, ribbing.
or writing) on one of the two conductors to help maintain consistency. If your speakerssound “thin” with little bassand little to no center image, the
chancesarethat one of the speakerwires is connected backwards. Double check all connections.
Werecommend this system be usedwith a powered subwoofer (packaged separately) that hasa built-in, adjustable low pahnfilter to ceparatethe bass
from the full range signal. The “subwoofer output” jacks (sometimes labeled “LFE”) on most receivers also contain a fixed low passfilter. If you connect
the subwoofer to the receiver’s subwoofer output jack the two filters will interact and reducethe fidelity of your system. If you follow the hook up and
the “receiver set up” instructions below, you will get all of the bassto 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.
BE ST H 0 0 K UP MET H 0 D (Figure G)
l Connect the left and right front speakeroutputs of your receiver or amplifier to the SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS of the powered subwoofer.
l Connect the satellite speakersto the SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS of the subwoofer.
l If it is more convenient, parallel wire the subwoofer and satellites from your receiver. (Figure H)
l Connect the center channel speakerdirectly to the center speakeroutput of your receiver or amplifier.
l 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 RM6700, usethe following settings:
l Front Speakers Setto “Large”
l Center Speaker Set to “Normal” or “Small”
l Surround Speakers Setto “Small”
l Subwoofer Setto “Off’ or “None.” This setting may not make senseto you asyour RM6700 system ISusedwith a subwoofer,
but really, this is the right setting.
ADJUSTING THE POWERED SUBWOOFER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
(RM6700 System With Optional Powered Subwoofer)
l Start with the VOLUME level at about the 1O’clock position. Adjust up or down until you get sufficient bassfor your personal taste. Remember that
room position can have a very large affect on perceived basslevel.
l Turn the LOW PASSto the middle of the shadedareafor best blending between the subwoofer and the satellites. You’ll know the setting IScorrect
when a high quality recorded male voice soundsfull without any chestincss. If vocals sound thin turn this control up-if they sound boomy turn it down
(SeeFigure E).
SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION
Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble-free performance. However, damageto loudspeakers can occur
when anamplifier, regardlessof its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce (usually beyond the “I to 2
O’clock” position on the volume control).
This results in very high levels of audible distortion, originating in the amplifier, which addsaharsh. gritty sound to the music. Contrary to popular
belief, a speakeris more likely to be damagedby trying to get too much volume from a low-powered amp or receiver than from a high-powered one. If
you heardistortion, turn it down.
MAINTAINING THE APPEARANCE OF RM SERIES SPEAKERS
Your new speakercabinet is madeof a rugged material that can be dusted or cleaned with a damp cloth. AvoId harsh detergents and cleaning fluids; they
can permanently damageyour speakers’finish. Gently vacuum the grilles to remove dust.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If, after following the hook-up directions, you experience difficulty, pleasedouble check all wire connections. Should you isolate the problem
to the speaker,contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you made your purchaseor call Polk Audio’s Customer Service Department at
I-800-377-7655 (calls from US or Canadaonly) from 9am to bpm, EasternTime, Monday through Friday. You may also contact us via
email [email protected].
POLK AUDIO CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-377-7655 (U5A & CANADA) . 410-358-3600 (ALL OTHER COUNTRIES)

SPECIFICATIONS
RM6700 S-PACK SYSTEM
Shipping Weight (S-Pack):
23 Ibs (10.5 kg)
FRONT AND REAR SPEAKERS-
RM2350
Overall frequency response:
95Hz-24kHz
-3dB limits:
130Hz-20kHr
Recommended Amplification:
20-125 Watts
Sensitivity:
89dB SPL @Im
(2.83 Vrms drive level)
Impedance:
compatible with 8 ohm outputs
Bass-Mid Drive Unit:
1-3 l/4” (83mm)
Dynamic Balance
driver magnetically shielded,
Polypropylene composite cone,
rubber surround
Tweeter:
l- 3/4” (I 9mm) dome,
self-shielded,
Neodymium magnet,
silk diaphragm
Crossover:
3.lkHz
Enclosure Type:
Vented, Power Port
Dimensions:
4 l/l6”W x 6 1/2”H x 5”D
CENTER CHANNEL-RM2650
Overall frequency t-esponse:
9SHzp24kHy
-3dB limit\:
130H/-20kHz
RecommendedAmplificatton:
20-125 Watts
Sensitivity:
X9dB SPL (2.X3 VI-m\ drive level)
Impedance:
compatible with 8 ohm outputs
Bass-Mid Drive Unit:
2-3 114”(83mm)
Dynamic Balance driver\.
magnetically shielded,
Polypropylene composite cone.
rubber surround
Tweeter:
l-3/4” (19mm) dome,
self-shielded,
Neodymium magnet,
silk diaphragm
Crossover:
3.lkHz
Enclosure Type:
Vented. Power Port
Dimensions:
II 3/16”Wx45/lh”H x5 Yl6”D
(28.4cmW x 10.9cm H x 13.lcm D)
(lO.3cmW x 16ScmH x 12.7cmD)
L~pec@ationssubjectto
changewithout raotice.
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