Polk RTI-100 Owners manual

Owner’s

Manual

RTi100

Floorstanding Loudspeaker

RTi SERIES

Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), [e-mail]

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS—
READ FIRST!

1. Read the instructions.

All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.

2. Retain instructions.

Safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.

3. Heed warnings.

All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow instructions.

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and moisture.

Product should not be used near water—for example, near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Accessories.

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with
the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Wall or ceiling mounting.

Product should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only
when and as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation.

Cooling fins on the rear of the amplifier are provided for
ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the product, and
to protect it from overheating. Fins must not be blocked or
covered. The fins should never be blocked by placing prod­uct on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This prod­uct should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

9. Heat.

Product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
that produce heat. If placed near an amplifier, check
with manufacturer for applicability.

10. Power sources.

This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.

11. Grounding or polarization.

This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
this polarized plug.

12. Power cord protection.

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.

13. Cleaning.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.

14. Nonuse periods.

The cord of the product should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for long periods of time.

15. Lightning.

For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and discon­nect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16. Overloading.

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of
fire or electric shock.

17. Object and liquid entry.

Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

18. Damage requiring service.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a) Power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
b) Objects have fallen into, or liquid has spilled into, the
product, or
c) Product has been exposed to rain or water, or
d) Product does not operate normally when following
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation; or
e) Product has been dropped, or enclosure damaged; or
f) Product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.

19. Attachments.

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as these may cause hazards.

20. Replacement parts.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

21. Safety check.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that product is in proper operating condition.

22. Servicing.

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo­sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULL Y INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLEC­TRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE
LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

FIGURE 1

Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position.
RTi 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.

Créez un triangle équilatéral entre les enceintes et la position d’écoute.

Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer Hörposition.

FIGURE 2

For stability on carpet, use spikes. For stability on hard floors, use rubber feet over spikes.

Use púas para estabilizar los altavoces sobre una alfombra.
Use patas de goma sobre las púas para estabilizarlos sobre pisos duros.

Pour plus de stabilité sur tapis, utilisez les picots.
Sur planchers, recouvrez les picots des pieds de caoutchouc.

Die Verwendung von Befestigungsstutzen gewährleistet die Stabilität der Lautsprecher
bei Platzierung auf Teppichböden. Auf hartem Untergrund sollten die Stutzen mit
Gummifüßen überzogen werden.

Left Speaker Right Speaker

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FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR RTi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS

To get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an equilateral

triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position [figure 1]. Your RTi

Series Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near your TV or video monitor.

If you notice video distortion or discoloration, immediately move the speakers away from the TV

and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (US and Canada) or [e-mail].

If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther apart than the distance from

which you are listening, angle the speakers toward the middle in order to support a more solid

center image. Rubber feet and adjustable carpet spikes are included to provide stability on any

type of floor. To install them, lay the speaker carefully on its side and screw in the spikes as far as

they will go into the threaded inserts in the base of the speaker. For wood or tile floors, slip a

rubber foot over each spike. For carpeted floors, use bare spikes [figure 2]. You will achieve

optimum performance when the speaker is level and stable in all directions.

POLK AUDIO—A PASSION FOR SOUND

Thank you for purchasing this Polk Audio loudspeaker. Since its start in 1972, Polk Audio has been dedicated to audio

products that emphasize superior sound and build quality, as well as an ever-evolving standard for performance. It’s our

mission to provide these great products at a reasonable price for the enjoyment of people like you, who love good sound.

Our thirty years of R&D, resulting in over 45 worldwide patents for loudspeaker technology and innovation, has solidi-

fied our reputation as “The Speaker Specialists,” and demonstrated that for the people here at Polk Audio, building

speakers is not just a job; it’s a passion. Welcome to the Polk Audio family!