Polk RM-40-T Owners manual

RM7400T

RM40T

Floorstanding Loudspeaker

RM SERIES

Owner’s

Manual

FEATURES OF THE RM FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS:

• Stylishly curved speaker constructed of heavy duty, non-resonant Anodized Aluminum and Composite Materials : a beautiful
complement to today’s state-of-the-art AV electronics.

• Dynamic Balance® composite driver technology yields wider range and lower distortion, for lifelike sound.

• Patented Power Port venting technology for low noise, low distortion, high output bass to rock your world.
1" silk dome tweeters with neodymium magnets for clear, detailed highs.

•

• Curved cabinet shape and internal angled partitions break up standing waves for superior midrange clarity. Hear all the music
as it was intended to be heard – clearly.

• Anti-diffraction grilles minimize grille diffraction for spacious, 3-dimensional imaging.

• Mylar capacitors in the crossovers extend high frequency response and improve detail and transparency.

• Dual, bi-ampable 5-way binding post inputs for the most secure connections and the most versatile wiring options.

• Magnetic shielding allows safe placement near your state-of-the-art TV or video monitor with no risk of video distortion .

• Accessory spike kit allows speakers to be tilted back for optimal acoustic imaging.

SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION

Your Polk Audio Loudspeakers are constructed of 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. This is usually beyond the “noon or 1 o’clock” position on the volume control. Operation at this level can result in very high levels
of audible distortion originating in the amplifier, which can add a harsh, gritty sound to your listening material. If you hear distortion,
TURN IT DOWN. Contrary to popular belief, a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low-powered
amplifier or receiver than from a high-powered one.

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FIGURE 1

Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position.
RM 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 and Canada) or [e-mail].

Haga un triángulo equilátero con los altavoces y la posición de audición. Polk Audio: 410-358-3600.

Créez un triangle équilatéral entre les enceintes et la position d’écoute. Polk Audio: 410-358-3600.

Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer Hörposition. Polk Audio: 410-358-3600.

Disponete ai vertici di un triangolo equilatero i due diffusori acustici, sinistro e destro, e il punto d'ascolto ottimale.
I diffusori RM hanno altoparlanti con magneti schermati e si possono avvicinare tranquillamente a televisori e
monitor. Se notate immagini distorte o alterazioni dei colori, allontanateli subito dallo schermo video e contattate
il nostro Client Care Center: 410-358-3600 o [e-mail].

FIGURE 2

Spike feet for stability on carpet or hard floors.

Use púas para estabilizar en una alfombra.

Pour plus de stabilité sur tapis, utilisez les pieds.

Für Stabilität auf Teppich Gebrauch Füße.

Per la stabilità sulla moquette, usate i piedi.

If your listening position is less than 6 feet fr

ont speakers, tilting the speakers back slightly will yield

fr

better high frequency response and imaging. To achieve
optimal backward tilt, replace the two front spikes with

the optional long spikes found in the plastic accessory bag

in the Styrofoam packaging, and adjust properly for desired

tilt. Be sure to loosen the two middle spikes so that they

Spike Kit Option:

om the

make firm contact with the floor.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

If, after following the hookup 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 contact Polk Audio Customer Service
800-377-7655 (M-F, 9-6 EST, US & Canada only) or via email [e-mail]. Outside the US & Canada, call 410-358-3600.

More detailed information including audio how-to articles, FAQs, and online manuals is available on our award-winning website www.polkaudio.com/home.

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FIGURE 3

Loosen hex nut

osque par

Desenr
la tuerca hexagonal

Desserrer l’écrou
Sechskantmutter lösen

Allentate il dado
esagonale

cialmente

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t speaker wir

Inser
through hole

Inserte el alambre para
la bocina en el orificio

Insérer le fil du haut-parleur dans
le trou

Lautsprecher-Draht durch das
Loch schieben

o

Inserite nel for
i conduttori del cavo
per altoparlanti

Tighten hex nut

ca

osque la tuer

Enr
de nuevo

Serrer l’écrou
Sechskantmutter festschrauben
Stringete il dado

esagonale

Do not insert insulated
section of speaker wire

No inserte alambre con
material aislante

Ne pas insérer la partie
isolée du fil du haut-parleur

Isolation des Lautsprecher­Drahtes nicht in das Loch schieben

Non inserite nel foro una
porzione di cavo isolato

FIGURE 3

Using binding post connections.

Uso de conexiones con tornillos de presión.

Utilisation des bornes de branchement.

erwendung von Anschlussklemmen.

V

Uso dei morsetti a vite.

o use Banana Plugs

T

(US only):

Carefully pry out the binding post plugs

to expose banana plug holes.

(This is for US owners only.)

Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & Canada: 410-358-3600) Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM EST, [e-mail]

e information visit our website at www.polkaudio.com

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