G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
The RM6200 5-Pack carton should contain the following items:
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Four (4) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
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One (1) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
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Four (4) wall mount brackets for the front and surround satellites and four screws to install them on the speaker
The RM1300 carton should contain the following items:
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Two (2) magnetically shielded satellite speakers
The RM1600 carton should contain the following items:
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One (1) magnetically shielded center channel speaker
S P E A K E R P L A C E M E N T
CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER
(Figures A & B, page 9)
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, page 9)
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 speaker downward. Orienting the bracket sideways on the satellite will point it slightly inward (Figures D).
SURROUND SPEAKERS
(Figures A & C, page 9)
The best placement for surround channel speakers is high on the side walls, facing each other and slightly behind your listening position. If this place-
ment is not possible, the speakers may be placed on the rear wall. In either case, mount the speakers two to four feet above a seated listener’s head.
SUBWOOFER
(Figures A,B & C, page 9)
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. The RM subwoofer is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed close to a television set.
If you see any color distortion in your TV, move the subwoofer away from the set.
W A L L M O U N T I N G T H E S A T E L L I T E S A N D C E N T E R S P E A K E R
(Figure D
, page 9
)
The satellite and center speakers incorporate keyhole slots in the back (2 on the center and 1 on the satellites.) Follow the steps below to safely
secure the brackets and speakers. On-wall installation of RM satellites requires basic skills with 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.
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Make sure the locations you select do not conceal electrical wiring or plumbing.
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Hold the speaker in the chosen location to make sure it clears the ceiling, adjacent walls, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and
door/window frames.
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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". Use 2 screws ____ inches apart for the center speaker.
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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.
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Line up speaker so that screw heads pass through the large center holes of the keyhole slots. Let speaker slide straight down, allowing screw
heads to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slots.
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If you require more flexibility, 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.
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C O N N E C T I N G T H E S P E A K E R S T O T H E S Y S T E M
(Figures E,F & G, pages 9,10,11)
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.
ENGLISH
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