Polk Audio I-Sonic 2 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

DIGITAL SOLUTION-2

HOME THEATER SYSTEM

DS-2

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Table of Contents

Safety Warnings ..........................................................................4

DS-2 Features ............................................................................5

Carton Contents ..........................................................................6

Quick Start Guide ........................................................................6

Rear Panel Guide ........................................................................7

System Hookup, Overview Illustrations ..................................8, 9

Hooking Up the System ........................................................10-13

Radio Antennas ....................................................................10

DVD Player ..........................................................................10

DSS Receivers ......................................................................11

VCR ......................................................................................11

CD Player ............................................................................11

Audio Tape Deck ..................................................................11

Laserdisc Player ..................................................................12

Television/Monitor ................................................................12

Subwoofer ............................................................................12

Speakers ..............................................................................13

AC Power..............................................................................13

Speaker Placement ..............................................................14

Preamp/Processor Front Panel Guide..................................15, 16

Remote Control Guide..........................................................17, 18

Calibration (optional) ..........................................................19, 20

How to Use the System ........................................................21, 22

About Surround Sound ..............................................................23

Multi-Room Hook Up and Use ....................................................24

Troubleshooting, Maintenance and Service..........................25, 26

Warranty ..................................................................................26

Specifications............................................................................27

Overall System Hookup........................................................28, 29

A Word from Matthew Polk

Dear Home Entertainment Buff,

Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio Digital Solution. Your new Polk Home Theater System includes the latest technologies to assure outstanding performance and enjoyment. While we designed the Digital Solution System to be very easy to set up and use, please read this manual thoroughly for information on getting the greatest enjoyment from your new system.

Designing high quality audio products is more than just a business for the people of Polk Audio—it is our passion. We are all dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight.

Should you have any problem or question regarding this or any Polk Audio product, consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-377-7655 from 9am to 6pm, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

Sincerely,

Matthew S. Polk

About Polk Audio—A History of Excellence

Polk Audio was founded in 1972 by Matthew Polk and George Klopfer. Their dream was to make great sounding speakers at reasonable prices. Today, Polk Audio is still headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of loudspeakers for home, office and car. Polk’s research has yielded over 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value. Polk speakers have earned the praise of audio experts the world over, as well as dozens of awards for innovative, high-quality design. Polk Audio speakers are sold in over 50 countries and through retail audio/video specialists throughout the US.

The original RM Digital Solution-1, with its compact high

performance satellite speakers, got as close to “full size” speaker

performance as possible in a “mini sub/sat” system. How? By

optimizing the speakers with preamp, surround processor and

amplifier electronics of our own design. We did this by designing

the electronics in tandem with the speakers, making everything

work together perfectly. We had created something entirely new:

a no-compromise high performance sub/sat Dolby

Digital home

theater—integrated into a single, complete system.

Then we thought, what if we did this same kind of

optimization for true “full size” speakers? And the

Digital Solution-2 was born.

This Digital Solution System is the ultimate all-in-one

Home Theater System. It’s “simply the best.”

With the DS-2, you have everything you need—except sources.

There’s no need to choose a receiver or separate surround

processor or multi-channel power amplifier. With the DS-2

you already have them. They’re built-in. And, most importantly,

you know that they were designed specifically for each other to

deliver no-compromise performance.

You don’t need an advanced degree in digital electronics to get

the most out of this system. We’ve done the work for you.

The DS-2 is a complete system. Everything is pre-optimized to

achieve the best possible performance. No complicated setup

procedures are required.

Simply plug everything in, and enjoy!

IMPLY COMPLETE HOME THEATER:

HE DIGITAL SOLUTION 2

ERFORMANCE

ONVENIENCE

IMPLICITY

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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV (Cable-TV) system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC, that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tuning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

These products were designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated.

2. Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliances and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions—All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug the appliances from wall outlets before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture—Do not use these appliances near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories—Do not place these appliances on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The audio/video products may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the products. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Ventilation—Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the appliances and to protect them from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the products on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. These products should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. These products 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.

10. Power Sources—These products should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization—These products are equipped with polarized alternating-current line plugs (plugs 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 the 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 appliances.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning—For added protection for these audio/video products during a lightning storm, or when they are left un-attended and unused for long periods of time, unplug them from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the products due to lightning and power-line surges.

15. Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry—Never push objects of any kind into these products through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on these audio/video products.

18. Servicing—Do not attempt to service these products yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service—Unplug these products from wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the products c. If the products have been exposed to rain or water. d. If the products do not operate normally by following the 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. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or 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 these products, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the products are in proper operating condition.

22. Carts and Stands—The appliances should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

23. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

See Figure 1.

Figure 1.

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN

ARTICLE 810 -“RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT”

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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• The DS-2 features all five main and surround speakers optimized to deliver the greatest possible performance from any integrated home theater system: The RT800i Main Speakers, the CS400i Center Channel Speakers and a pair of f/x500i Surround Speakers. Heavy duty bottom end is delivered by the specially built Powered Subwoofer.

• The DS-2 is a fully integrated and performance optimized

system. That means all the parts were designed together for a single purpose: all-in-one home theater.

• Got a big room to fill? No worries. The DS-2 has a high power 6 channel power amplifier

built right into the subwoofer enclosure. This is an honest-to-goodness, beefy high-end power amp with all the features that send audiophiles into rapture: high current, discrete circuits, dynamic headroom... But forget the jargon, this system plays loud and clean without strain even in the largest rooms.

• The DS-2 preamp/processor also includes one of the world’s most sophisticated digital surround sound processors

, which hooks up to the

power amplifiers with a single convenient cable.

• Plug’n’Play

– the preamp/processor is pre-configured for the speakers to bring you high performance right out of their boxes, without the need for complicated set-up procedures.

• The perfectly matched front, rear

, and center speakers ensure seamless blending and lifelike surround sound effects. You’ll feel like you are part of the action rather than a distant observer.

• Home theater is a group experience. The speakers in the DS-2 system were designed to deliver broad, even dispersion

of full-response sound throughout the room. Everyone hears clean, clear dialog, music and sound effects.

• Some CDs have too much bass, some have too little. The same is true for movies. Most people like to adjust bass volume from CD to CD, movie to movie. We put the subwoofer volume control on the remote to make it easy for you to get the right amount of bass without leaving your chair.

• Half of the world is looking for the meaning of life. The other half is looking for better bass. (This is as good as humor gets in the audio business.) If you are part of the latter group, we’ve got the subwoofer for you. The DS-2 subwoofer uses our patented Power Port bass venting system

to deliver deep, powerful bass with low distortion. Your friends

will be green with envy.

• Most folks like more bass on movies than music. With the DS-2, once you have set subwoofer level for each surround mode, the system remembers and returns to that setting

. We call this feature subwoofer/surround memory. If you are watching a DVD and you select a bass level of -7, then switch to a CD in stereo and change the bass setting to -10, the system will return to a bass setting of -7 when you go back to the surround mode. We love this feature. We think you will too.

• Simple, intuitive operation

. Everyone in the house, from kids to grandparents, can enjoy ultra high-performance home theater entertainment without reading this dopey manual.

• You have lots of potential entertainment sources. The DS-2 preamp/processor has enough analog and digital audio inputs to hook up any source – DVD, Laserdisc, VCR, DSS, Tape, CD, Camcorder, and Cable TV.

• The DS-2 preamp/processor has three digital inputs, including an RF input, for laserdisc players with an AC-3 RF output, plus two other digital inputs for a DVD player and the latest Dolby Digital capable satellite TV (DSS) receivers.

• The DS-2 comes with audiophile-grade cables

(in some cases fitted with gold plated connectors) for hooking up all the parts of the DS-2 system.

• Is picture quality as important to you as the quality of sound? You’re going to appreciate that the DS-2 preamp/processor offers S-video inputs and outputs in addition to standard composite video. S Video cables provide better picture detail than conventional video cables.

• Would you like music in another room? No problem. The DS-2 has independent multi-room stereo pre-amp outputs

that allow you to hear one source in a remote room while a different source is playing in the main room, at different volume levels. (Requires optional external stereo integrated amplifier and speakers for the second zone.)

DS-2 FEATURES

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Carton Contents

Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in six (6) cartons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, or if any component seems damaged, contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately.

Carton 1:

One (1) Preamp/Processor One (1) Infrared remote control Two (2) AA batteries for remote Three (3) 20' (6M) speaker cables Two (2) 40' (12M) speaker cables One (1) 4 Meter DB-25 interconnect cable One (1) FM antenna wire One (1) AM loop antenna

Carton 2:

One (1) DS-2 subwoofer with integrated 6 channel power amplifier One (1) IEC-type AC power cable

Cartons 3 & 4:

One (1) EACH, RT800i loudspeaker Four (4) carpet spikes and four (4) rubber feet per speaker

Carton 5:

One pair (2) f/x500i loudspeakers Eight (8) adhesive rubber pads Two (2) wall mounting screws Template for wall mounting

Carton 6:

One (1) CS400i Center Channel Speaker Four (4) adhesive rubber feet

Quick Start Guide (see illustrations on pages 8 and 9)

1. Remove all of the components and accessories from the shipping cartons.

2. Connect sources such as DVD player, VCR, etc. to the preamp/processor audio and video inputs using coaxial (RCA-type) cables.

3. Connect the video output of the DS-2 preamp/processor to a video input on your TV.

4. Connect the preamp/processor to the subwoofer with the supplied 4 meter DB-25 cable.

5. Using the supplied speaker wires, connect the speakers to the speaker terminals on the back of the subwoofer. Be sure to maintain correct polarity ( + to +, - to -) on all channels. The wire with the black band should always be connected to the black ( - ) terminal and the wire with the color band should always be connected to the red ( + ) terminal.

6. Plug the AC cord that was in the subwoofer box into the AC receptacle on the subwoofer.

7. Plug the AC cords from the preamp/processor and subwoofer into 120V/60 Hz AC power outlets.

8. Turn the power switch on the subwoofer to the “Standby” position.

9. Press the power button on the preamp/processor front panel or remote control.

10. Select the input of your choice.

11. Set volume and bass level to taste and enjoy!

GETTING STARTED

BASIC SETUP

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Area A—Antenna Connections

This is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FM radio reception.

Area B—Audio Analog Inputs/Outputs

This is where connections are made for the analog audio outputs of sources such as CD player, DVD player, tape deck, etc. It is a good idea to connect the analog outputs of all sources, even sources such as DVD and Laserdisc players that have digital audio connections. Doing so allows the use of digital sources for multi-room sound.

Area C—Multi-Room Outputs

These jacks allow you to use the sources (CD player, tape deck, etc.) connected to the preamp/processor as sources of sound in another room. See the section on “Using Multi Room” on page 25 of this manual.

Area D—Video Inputs/Outputs

These jacks are used to feed the video signals of video players such as VCR and DVD into the preamp/processor and then out to your TV. This allows you to switch audio and video at the same time. For example, when you want to switch from watching the VCR to watching the DVD, you only have to push one button on the DS-2 remote instead of two (one to switch audio on the DS-2 remote and one to switch video on the TV remote).

There are two kinds of video jacks on the preamp/processor: standard “composite,” and S-VHS (or S-video). If a video source and your TV have S-video connectors, use them; you will get a picture with more detail.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you connect a video source to the preamp/ processor with an S-video cable, you must connect the TV to the preamp/processor with an S-video cable, or you will not see the picture on your TV. See “Connection Precautions” on page 10.

Area E—Digital Inputs

This is where you connect sources with digital audio outputs, such as DVD, 12" Laserdisc, and digital DSS receivers.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The input jack labeled “LD RF” is for a Dolby Digital RF signal from a 12" Laserdisc player only. Do not connect a normal audio output terminal or the digital coaxial output of a DVD player or any other source to the “LD RF” jack. You will damage the DS-2 if you do.

Area F—Remote Control Extension Jacks

These jacks are for potential future Polk Audio products. When we bring out other electronic products, these jacks will help you unify the remote control functions of the DS-2 and the new device.

Area G—Multi-pin Connectors

(on Preamp/Processor and Subwoofer)

These may look like connectors for computer printers, but they are not. This is the way the 6 channels of sound get from the preamp/processor to the 6 amplifiers that are built in to the subwoofer enclosure. We even supply the cable.

Area H—Speaker Connections

(on Subwoofer)

This is where you hook up the speakers to the built-in amplifiers.

Area I—AC Outlets

Connect the power cables of components such as a cassette deck and CD player to these outlets. The one marked UNSWITCHED is always live as long as the DS-2 is plugged into a live outlet. A component connected here may be left on permanently, or may be switched off with its own power switch. Caution: In order to avoid potential turn-off thumps, anything plugged in here should be turned on before

the DS-2

is turned on.

The outlet marked SWITCHED only delivers power if the DS-2 is on. This is a good place to plug in any component that you want to turn on and off along with the DS-2 system. Check the AC power rating of the components you want to plug into these outlets. If either component draws more than 0.8 Amperes

of current, do not use these outlets.

Plug the component directly into a wall socket or power strip.

Area J—Subwoofer AC Functions

(on Subwoofer)

Once everything else is hooked up, set the switch to the “Standby” position. If the system fails to function, disconnect the subwoofer’s power cord from the AC outlet, remove and inspect the fuse. Replace with 7.5A Slow Blow 250V fuse only.

Area K—Pilot Light

(on Subwoofer)

When the subwoofer is plugged in to a live AC outlet and the power switch (J) is set to “Standby” this light will glow red while the preamp/processor is “off,” and green when the preamp processor is “on.”

REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR

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BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP

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SPEAKER HOOK UP

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Connection Precautions

• Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until all the connections have been made.

• When connecting sources, use either standard composite (good) or S- video (better) throughout. Do not use both composite and S-video connections. Use the same type of connection between the preamp/processor and your TV.

• Connect one cable at a time observing the “input” and “output.” This will avoid any cross connection between channels and signal inputs and outputs.

• Insert the plugs securely. Incomplete connections may result in noise or signal loss.

• We’ve included high quality pre-cut and terminated speaker wire, and a 25-pin processor-subwoofer cable. To hook up your sources, we recommend the use of high quality audio and video connecting cables. See your Polk Audio dealer for specific recommendations.

• Prior to connecting other audio and video equipment to the DS-2, please read their owners’ manuals.

Connecting Radio Antennas

Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM (75 Ohm) F-type connector. For better reception connect an indoor or outdoor FM antenna.

The preamp/processor comes supplied with an AM loop antenna that connects to the GROUND and AM terminals as illustrated. To use those terminals, unscrew the tabs and insert the antenna’s bare wires into the holes, then tighten the tabs. To find the best place to put the AM antenna, tune in a local AM radio station (see page 22) and move the AM loop antenna around until you get the clearest reception. You can secure the antenna to a wall or the inside wall of an equipment cabinet with screws.

Connecting a DVD Player

Connect the coaxial digital output of the DVD player to the DVD DIGITAL INPUT of the preamp/processor.We recommend that you also connect the Left and Right analog outputs of the DVD player to the analog audio DVD inputs of the preamp/processor using RCA connectors. This will allow you to tape record the audio output of the DVD player and use the DVD player as an audio source for a remote room.

Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the DVD player to the corresponding DVD video input of the preamp/ processor. Do not use both composite and S-video connections. If

you use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture with this input. If your DVD player has “component” video outputs

(three jacks), you must connect those directly to a TV that has corresponding “component” video inputs.

A very few DVD players do not have a coaxial (RCA type) digital output but only an optical cable output. In that case, hook up the DVD player into the DSS optical digital and analog audio and video inputs. Select “DSS” when you want to use your DVD player.

OPTION: If the DVD player is also being used as a CD player and there is no other CD player in the system, you may want to plug the analog audio outputs of the DVD player into the analog CD inputs rather than the analog DVD inputs. This allows you to set one bass level for stereo and another bass level for surround. When you play a CD in the DVD player, push the CD button on the remote and you will hear the CD with the amount of bass you previously selected. When you play a DVD movie, push the DVD button on the remote and you’ll automatically hear the DVD with the bass level set to another previously set level (generally higher). The one downside of this hookup is that you will not be able to record DVD movies to your VCR. That is copyright infringement and you shouldn’t be doing it anyway. Don’t you read those FBI warnings at the beginning of every DVD?

HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM

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Connecting a Stereo DSS (satellite TV) Receiver (see diagram on previous page)

The first generation of DSS receivers (pre 1999) only have stereo analog audio outputs and are not capable of delivering

5.1 channel digital surround sound. If your DSS receiver box only has Left and Right audio jacks and no jack marked “Digital Out” or “PCM Out,” use this hook up method. DSS receivers made in 1999 or later with a “Digital Out,” “Optical,” “TOS Link,” or “PCM Out” jack should be connected as described in “Connecting a Digital DSS Receiver” below. If you have any doubts as to which type of DSS receiver you have, contact your DSS dealer.

For Stereo DSS, connect the left and right audio outputs of the DSS receiver to the Left and Right DSS inputs on the preamp/processor. Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the DSS receiver to the corresponding DSS video input of the preamp/processor. Do not use both composite and S- video connections. If you use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture with this input.

Connecting a Digital DSS (satellite TV) Receiver

Connect the optical digital output of the DSS receiver to the DSS DIGITAL INPUT of the preamp/processor using a TOS LINK fiberoptic cable available at your Polk Audio dealer. We also recommend connecting left and right analog audio outputs of the DSS receiver to the Left and Right DSS inputs on the preamp/processor. This will allow you to record the audio output of the DSS on to a VCR.

If your DSS receiver does not have an optical digital output jack, connect your DSS receiver to the DVD inputs as described in “Connecting a DVD Player.” You will then connect your DVD player to the DSS inputs (almost all DVD players have an optical output).

Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the DSS receiver to the corresponding DSS video input of the preamp/processor. Do not use both composite and S-video connections. If you use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the preamp/processor preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture with this input.

Connecting a VCR

Connect the Left and Right audio outputs of the VCR to the Left and Right analog audio VCR In jacks of the preamp/processor. Connect the Left and Right audio inputs of the VCR to the Left and Right VCR Rec. Out jacks of the preamp/processor.

Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the VCR to the corresponding VCR video input of the preamp/processor. Do not use both composite and S-video connections. If you use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture with this input.

Connecting a CD Player

Connect the analog stereo outputs of your CD player to the Left and Right CD inputs of the preamp/processor.

Connecting an Audio Tape Deck

Connect the outputs of the tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks of the preamp/processor. Connect the inputs of the tape deck to the TAPE Rec. Out jacks of the preamp/processor.

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Connecting a Laserdisc Player

Connect the AC-3 RF output of the LD player LD RF input of the preamp/processor.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not connect a normal analog audio output or digital coaxial output of a DVD player or any other source to the LD RF jack. You will damage the preamp/processor if you do.

Also connect the left and right analog audio outputs of the LD player to the Left and Right LD analog inputs on the preamp/processor. This will allow you to hear laser discs that do not have Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtracks.

Early LD players only have analog audio outputs and are not capable of delivering 5.1 channel Dolby Digital surround sound. If your LD player does not have a jack marked “RF AC-3 Out,” just hook up the Left and Right analog audio outputs of the LD player to the analog LD inputs on the preamp/processor. If you have any doubts as to whether your LD player has a Dolby Digital (AC-3) RF output, contact your Polk Audio dealer.

Connect either the composite video or the S-video output of the LD player to the corresponding LD video input of the preamp/processor. Do not use both composite and S-video connections. If you use S-video connections here, you must connect your TV to the preamp/processor with an S-video cable in order to get a picture with this input.

Connecting Your TV to the Preamp/Processor

If you are using only standard (composite RCA) video inputs for your video sources and no S-video sources, just connect the VIDEO TV out to any free composite video input of your TV. If you are using only S-VHS (S-video) video inputs for your video sources and no standard (composite) sources, just connect the VIDEO TV out to any free S-video input of your TV.

If you want the audio from your TV to play through the system, just connect its audio outputs to any unused set of analog input jacks on the preamp/processor, such as LD, AUX (on the front panel), or Tape In.

Connecting the Preamp/Processor to the Subwoofer

Use the supplied 4 meter (13

1/4

') 25-pin audio cable to connect the AUDIO OUT of the DS-2 preamp/processor to the AUDIO IN 25-pin connector on the subwoofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the cable is not long

enough, you may add a 4 meter Monster Cable

brand DB25HT Audio Interconnect cable (or equivalent) to increase the length to 8 meters. Contact your Polk dealer or call Polk Audio (800) 638-7276, ext. 324, Monday through Friday, Eastern Standard Time, and buy an actual Polk cable direct from us. MORE IMPORTANT NOTE: While the 25-pin

connector cable may look like your average computer printer cable, it is not a printer cable. Do not try to use a computer printer cable to connect your DS-2 system. This will damage your DS-2. And you still won’t be able to print out that important report through your subwoofer.

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Connecting the Speakers

We have supplied you with 5 sets of audiophile-grade speaker wire to connect your speakers. Each wire is color coded just to make it easy for you to see which wire is which at the subwoofer (amplifier) side. You can use any wire on any channel. Use whatever length makes sense for your set up and speaker placement. You can temporarily (and safely) rest the subwoofer on the grille-end to make it easy to see the terminals and connect the wires. *NOTE

: Your wires may feature spade lug connectors, or be “bare wire” terminated. Use appropriate hookup method (either Fig. 2 or Fig. 3).

Front L&R Speakers

Use one of the supplied 20' (6M) speaker wires to connect the Left speaker to the Left Front speaker output on the subwoofer amplifier. One conductor of the speaker wire is marked with a color insulator. Use that conductor to connect the red (+) terminal of the speaker to the red (+) Left Front speaker terminal on the subwoofer amplifier. Use the speaker wire conductor with a black insulator to connect the black (-) terminal of the speaker to the black (-) terminal on the subwoofer amplifier. Tighten the thumb nut by hand or with a 3/8" nut driver. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. Repeat for the Right Front channel speaker.

Center Speaker

Follow the same procedure described above to connect the center speaker to the Center Speaker outputs on the subwoofer amplifier.

Surround L&R Speakers

Follow the same procedure described above to connect the rear surround speakers to the Left Surround and Right Surround speaker outputs on the subwoofer amplifier. Use the 40' (12M) wires.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be careful to maintain correct polarity on all the speakers by always using the speaker wire with the color insulator for the red (+) terminals and the black marked wire for the black (-) terminals ON THE AMPLIFIER AND ALL THE SPEAKERS. Failure to maintain correct polarity will result in poor sound quality. Double check all connections before using the system.

If the supplied speaker wire is not long enough, contact your Polk Audio retailer for more high quality speaker wire. Use only high quality 16 gauge or thicker speaker wire. Do not use lamp cord. Lamp cord is not speaker wire, and your speakers will not light up.

Connecting to AC Outlets

If you are completely finished connecting all your source components, your TV, and your speakers, now you can plug the system into household 110-120 V, 60 Hz AC power outlets. You must first connect the supplied AC power cord to the receptacle on the rear panel of the subwoofer. Locate the Power switch on the back of the subwoofer and set it to the “Standby” position. A small pilot light on the bottom, front side of the subwoofer will glow red indicating that the system amplifiers are plugged in and awaiting a turn-on “order” from the preamp/processor. When the preamp/ processor is turned on, it will turn the amplifiers fully on and the pilot light will glow green. If you will be away from home for an extended period of time, turn the subwoofer power switch to “Off.”

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(Fig. 3)(Fig. 3)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: When this manual refers to “Front Left.” we mean the speaker on your left side as you face the front (TV) side of the room. When we refer to “Surround Left” we mean the speaker that is behind you and to your left as you face the front (TV) side of the room.

Center Channel Speaker

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.

Front Speakers

To get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the RT800i speakers equidistant from the center of your television so that an equilateral triangle is created between them and your favorite viewing or listening position (Fig. 4). If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther apart than you are sitting from them, you may need to angle the speakers toward the middle in order to support a more solid center image.

Surround Speakers

Here are some recommendations to review before you determine the permanent installation: (Fig. 5)

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Location

Dipole Mode

Directly to either side or slightly behind listener, on-wall

As above but placed on a stand or cabinet 3 ft. or more in height

As above but on a bookshelf with at least 8" clearance front and back

Behind and to the sides of the listener, on-wall

Bipole Mode

Directly to either side or slightly behind listener, on-wall

Behind and to the sides of the listener, on-wall

As above but placed on a stand or cabinet 3 ft. or more in height

As above but on a bookshelf with at least 8" clearance front and back

Sound

diffuse rear soundfield, lean timbral balance, convincing front to rear image flow

slightly leaner balance

richer midrange balance with some additional sonic coloration depending on shelf

more diffuse rear soundfield, lean timbral balance, less specific rear images

very specific rear and side images, can limit surround-soundstage

more specific rear and side images, richer midrange balance, good front to rear image flow

slightly leaner balance

richer midrange balance with some additional sonic coloration depending on shelf

Recommendation

Highly Recommended

Recommended

Okay

Recommended

Subwoofer

The magnetically shielded subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center, behind furniture, or next to a sofa or chair. For best performance place it on the same side of the room as the front satellites and near a wall. It should only be seated on the plinth as illustrated. NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END—THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER.

If the 25-pin cable is not long enough, you may add a 4 meter Monster Cable brand DB25HT Audio Interconnect cable (or equivalent) to increase the length to 8 meters. Contact your Polk dealer or call Polk Audio (800) 638-7276, ext. 324, Monday through Friday, 9

AM - 6PM

Eastern Standard Time to order an extension cable direct from us.

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Power Switch and Standby Indicator

When this switch is pressed once, the power turns ON and lights appear on the Main Display panel. When pressed again, the power turns OFF and the standby indicator light glows red. Make sure the Power switch on the back of the subwoofer enclosure is set to the “On” position. When you turn on the preamp/processor, the amplifiers in the subwoofer enclosure will also turn on and you will see a green glow on the base of the subwoofer. When the preamp/processor is turned “Off” the amplifiers turn off, and the light in the subwoofer base glows red.

Main Display

Displays a variety of information depending on what action was most recently taken. Normally, it indicates the current selected input (CD, DVD, etc.). It also displays the current selected surround mode (Stereo, Pro Logic, or Dolby Digital 3/2.1) as well as volume, bass level, and other information on a “flash” basis. See the next page for an explanation of all those little teeny lights.

Volume Control

Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level, turning it counter-clockwise decreases the volume level.

Remote Sensor Window

This window receives infrared signals from the remote control unit. Aim the remote control unit to this sensor window. Do not allow any solid object to block the path between the remote control and this window.

Source Selector Buttons

These buttons are used to select the source of sound and video such as DVD, DSS, VCR, LD, and AUX. Video and audio are switched simultaneously on those inputs that have both video and audio input jacks. For example, when you select DVD, the picture and sound of the DVD player are automatically switched on together. The buttons toggle through the inputs in the following sequence:

See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The FM radio, AM radio, CD, and Tape audio inputs do not have corresponding video inputs. When you select any of these sources, you will see a blank screen on your TV (if your TV is on).

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On/Off Surround Button

This button switches between surround sound and 2 channel stereo.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Dolby Digital (AC-3) mode can be selected only when either LD, DSS Digital, or DVD inputs are selected. If you have selected a digital source with a Dolby Digital soundtrack and you cannot get the “3/2.1” indicator on the display (see page 23), the most likely causes are:

1. The DVD player is not set to send out a 5.1 channel Dolby Digital signal. In this case check the DVD player’s operation manual.

2. The 5.1 soundtrack has not been selected on the DVD disc. In this case press the disc menu button on your DVD player to access the DVD disc’s menu, and select Dolby Digital 5.1 on the disc’s set-up menu. Consult your DVD player’s operation manual for more information.

3. The DVD disc does not have a 5.1 surround soundtrack. This is especially true of pre-1985 movies.

Multi-Room Button

Pressing this button switches the multi-room mode on and off. See page 25 for more information on using this feature.

Tune Buttons

When either the AM or FM sources are selected, these buttons allow you to manually tune AM and FM radio stations. Pressing the

button moves the tuner up the radio band. Pressing the button moves the tuner down the radio band. The tuner stops as soon as you release your finger from the button. See page 21 for more information on using this feature.

Save Presets Button

When you want to select a radio station as a preset station, manually tune to that station, press and hold this Save Presets button for 4 - 5 seconds. You will see the red MEMO light on the display flash. When the MEMO light stops flashing, the radio station has been saved and assigned the next available preset slot number. You may preset up to 30 AM and 30 FM radio stations. See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

Clear Button

When you want to clear a radio station from the list of presets, select that preset station, then press and hold the Clear button until CLEAR appears on the display. See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

Presets ▲▼ Buttons

These buttons select from the list of preset radio stations. Pushing the ▲

button moves from lower preset numbers to the higher preset numbers.

Pushing the ▼ button moves down through the list of preset stations.

Aux Inputs Jacks

These auxiliary video/audio input jacks are revealed by removing the oval rubber cover. They accept the connection of a camcorder, portable VCR, or any other temporary source. To make proper connections, refer the owner’s manual of the auxiliary component.

Radio Signal Strength Meter

This meter shows the relative signal strength of a radio signal. For best reception, orient your antenna to get the maximum number of bars on this meter.

Test Tone Indicator

This light illuminates when the surround sound balance test tone is engaged. You should hear a “ssshhhhh” noise from one speaker when this is on. See page 19 for more information.

Memory or Memo Indicator

This light illuminates when saving preset radio stations. See page 22 for more information.

FM Auto Indicator

Shows that the tuner is prepared to receive a stereo FM broadcast.

Tuned Indicator

This lights when a radio station has been properly tuned in.

FM Stereo Indicator

Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is received.

Surround Mode Indicators

Indicates whether the system is delivering Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic, or Dolby Digital sound. See page 23 for more information.

Digital Input Indicators

Indicates which digital audio input is selected and operating.

Late Night Indicator

Indicates that the late night compression circuit is engaged. See page 22 for more information on this function.

Preset Scan Indicator

Lights when the tuner is scanning through the radio station presets.

Multi-Room Indicator

Lights when the multi room function is engaged. See page 24 for more information.

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Loading Remote Control Batteries

1. Remove the back cover.

2. Insert two AA type batteries with correct (+) and (–) polarity.

3. Close the back cover until it clicks.

The batteries will last about 4 months with normal use. Change the batteries as soon as you notice that the range of the remote control is decreasing.

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

Remote Control Range

The distance between the remote control transmitter and the preamp/processor should be 15 feet (5 meters) or less. If the transmitter is pointed to a direction other than the IR SENSOR or if there is an obstacle between them, the remote control may not work correctly.

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The remote control is divided into three major sections. The top section contains the controls used most often, such as ON/OFF, MUTE, SUBWOOFER volume and system VOLUME controls. The middle section has the source buttons, where you select the source component you want to hear and see. The bottom set of buttons are set-up buttons that are rarely used. Most folks will use them once to set up the system and never touch them again. For that matter you could never touch them and you’ll still get great sound from your Digital Solution system!

A—Surround On/Off Button

This button switches between surround sound and 2 channel stereo.

B—Subwoofer +/- Buttons

Push (+) to increase and (-) to decrease the bass volume. The preamp/ processor “remembers” the bass level for stereo and surround modes. For example, if you are watching a DVD and you select a bass level of -7, then switch to a CD in stereo and change the bass setting to -10, the system will return to a bass setting of -7 when you go back to the surround mode.

C—Power Switch

When this switch is pressed once, the power turns ON and lights appear on the display panel. When pressed again, the power turns OFF and the standby indicator light on the preamp/processor glows red. Make sure the power switch on the back of the subwoofer enclosure is set to the “Standby” position. When you turn on the preamp/processor, the amplifiers in the subwoofer enclosure will also turn on and you will see a green glow on the base of the subwoofer. When the preamp/processor is turned “Off,” the amplifiers turn off and the light in the subwoofer base glows red.

D—Volume +/- Buttons

Push (+) to increase and (-) to decrease the overall volume of the system.

E—Mute Button

Push this button to temporarily silence the sound. When mute is on, you will see “MUTE” appear on the preamp/processor display. Pressing the Mute button a second time or pressing either of the Volume buttons will release the mute, sound will resume, and the MUTE light turns off.

F—+/- Radio Tuner Button

When either the AM or FM sources are selected, these buttons allow you to manually tune AM and FM radio stations. Pressing the right (+) side of the rocker button moves the tuner up the radio band. Pressing the left (-) side of the rocker button moves the tuner down the radio band. If you hold your finger on the button for a few seconds, the tuner will “fast forward” through the frequencies. The tuner stops as soon as you push the button a second time.

G—+/- Radio Preset Button

This button selects from the list of preset radio stations. Pushing the right (+) side of the rocker button moves from lower preset numbers to the higher preset numbers. Pushing the left (-) side of the rocker button moves down through the list of preset stations. See page 22 for more information on using this feature.

H—Late Night Button

This button toggles between Late Night and Normal modes. In the Late Night mode the dynamic range of the signal is reduced. That means that loud sounds are made less loud. This is a great feature to use anytime you want to watch action/adventure movies and avoid bothering other people in the house. This feature only works with Dolby Digital inputs such as DVD, LD, and Dolby Digital equipped DSS. When you push this button, the word “NIGHT ON” appears in the main display window for a few seconds and the small mode light in the lower right hand corner of the display illuminates. Push the button again and “NIGHT OFF” appears for a few seconds. (See page 22.)

I—FM and AM Buttons

Push the AM button to listen to AM band radio stations or push the FM button to listen to FM radio band radio stations.

J—Preset Scan Button

Push this button when you want to scan through the radio stations you have preset. The tuner will play each preset station for a few seconds, then move on to the next preset station. The scanning stops as soon as you push the button again. will flash in the display window while this mode is in use.

K—Audio Input Buttons

Push these buttons to listen to either CD or tape players.

L—Video/Audio Input Buttons

Push the appropriate button to select an audio/video source. Both audio and video inputs will be selected at the same time.

M—Status Button

Push this button to display the audio status of the preamp/processor on your TV screen for five (5) seconds. It will display the current source (DVD, FM, etc.), the mode (Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, Stereo), MultiRoom status (“off” or the selected multi-room source), Subwoofer Level, and Master Volume level.

N—Balance Button

Push this button to display the Channel Balance Menu on your TV screen. See “SET UP AND CALIBRATION” on page 19.

O—Delay Button

Push this button to display the Delay Menu on your TV screen. See “SET UP AND CALIBRATION” on page 19.

P—Multi-Room Button

Push this button to display the Multi-Room Menu on you TV screen. See “USING MULTI-ROOM” on page 24.

Q—Cursor Buttons

These buttons allow you to change the position of the cursor and

make selections on the on-screen menus. The ▲ and ▼arrow buttons

move the cursor through the menu selections and the and arrow buttons make selections such as “On” and “Off” and other menu choices.

R—Enter (Command) Button

Push the ENTER button to exit Channel Balance and Delay menus.

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After you have connected all speakers and source components you may start using the DS-2 without any further set-up procedures and get excellent performance in most homes. One of the many benefits of the Polk Digital Solution system is that the electronics and speakers have been perfectly optimized for the highest Dolby Digital performance without the need for complicated set-up and calibration procedures. There are only two adjustments you may want to perform to optimize the system for your room and speaker placement. Those adjustments are “Channel Balance” and “Delay.” The factory presets for these two optional adjustments were selected to provide high quality balanced sound in the vast majority of set-ups. If you are anxious to listen to your new system right now (we understand), skip this section and come back to it later.

Setting Channel Balance

This procedure sets the relative volume of the 5 speakers so that you hear equal sound from every speaker, even if you are sitting closer to one speaker than the others. You may do these adjustments by ear or by using a Sound Pressure Level meter (available at Radio Shack for $40 -$60). Consult the meter’s operating manual for its proper use.

1. Sit in your normal listening position.

2. Turn on the TV that is connected to the video output of the DS-2 preamp/processor. Adjust the main volume control on the remote or front panel to a typical listening level. If you are using an SPL meter, set the volume to 70dB.

3. Select a multi-channel source input such as DVD or LD.

4. Select Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic processing by pressing the “Surround On/Off” button on the remote control or the preamp/processor front panel.

5. Press the “Balance” button on the remote control. You should see this menu on your TV screen:

6. Use the up/down directional buttons on your remote control ▲▼

to move the arrow-shaped cursor h to “TEST TONE.”

7. Use the right directional button on the remote control h to select Test Tone “ON.”

8. A “shhhhhhhh” noise should now be coming from the Front Left speaker.

9. Use the left/right directional arrows on the remote control gh to raise or lower the tone to a comfortable volume level. The SPL meter should read “0.”

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If at any time during this procedure the test tone comes from the wrong speaker, you have made a speaker connection mistake. Push the “Balance” button on the remote to cancel this procedure. Re-read the “Subwoofer and Speaker Connections” section of this manual and correct the wiring error before returning to this procedure.

10. You will see a small square indicator cursor next to the current

speaker. Use the ▲▼ directional buttons on the remote to “pick up”

the indicator and move it to the next speaker in the array, “Center.”

11. The test tone should now come from the center speaker.

12. Use the left/right directional arrows on the remote control gh to raise or lower the tone volume of the Center speaker to match the volume of the Left Front speaker.

13. Repeat this procedure for all channels until all 5 speakers sound like they are playing at the same volume level. In most cases the range of needed adjustment should not be more than a few dB up or down.

14. Use the up/down directional buttons on the remote ▲▼ to move

the arrow shaped cursor to “EXIT.”

15. The “Save” should be highlighted. If it isn’t, use the left directional arrow to highlight “Save.”

16. Press the Enter button on the remote control to save and exit this menu. The preamp/processor will now go back to normal operation.

17. If you feel like you have made errors and wish to cancel the adjustments you have just made, highlight “NO SAVE” and exit. The balance settings will return to where they were.

18. To return to the factory preset balance settings, move the cursor to “DEFAULTS,” select “ON” and exit.

Once you have completed this procedure you can leave it alone. You may occasionally encounter a movie or recording that was produced in such a way that it doesn’t sound channel-balanced even though you are certain that your system is properly balanced. Don’t sit there and suffer. Push the balance button to go to the Channel Balance menu and make whatever adjustment you feel will make that recording sound good to you. Remember to “Save” the new settings before exiting.

The time delay circuit ensures that the sounds from all the speakers arrive at your ears properly synchronized. This ensures that the surround sound effects are as natural and enveloping as the recording allows. The preamp/processor is preset to default values that will yield excellent sound quality in all but the most unusual room and speaker set-up situations. If you want to be sure that your system is optimized for your set up, use the following procedures.

Setting Dolby Digital Delay

The preamp/processor is factory preset to default values of Center = 3mS and Surround = 15mS in the Dolby Digital mode. These settings will give excellent performance in the vast majority of homes and setups. To fine tune these settings, go on to the next page.

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1. Play a Dolby Digital source and push the DELAY button on the remote control. This menu will appear on your TV screen:

2. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the center speaker in feet (Fig. 6).

3. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the front speakers in feet (Fig. 6).

4. Subtract the center distance (B) from the front speaker distance (A). In the example in Fig. 6, that would be 20 - 18 = 2.

5. Use the ▲ up and ▼ down arrow keys on the remote to move the

arrow shaped cursor on the menu to CENTER.

6. Use the g left and h right arrow keys to select the correct center delay time. For every 1 foot of difference, select 1 mS of center delay. The range of choices are 0,1,2,3,4, and 5 mS. In this example you would select 2mS. (20 - 18 = 2).

7. Use the down arrow key on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor on the menu screen to SURROUND.

8. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the surround speakers in feet. Subtract the surround distance (C) from the front distance (A). In the example in Fig. 6, that would be 20 - 10 = 10.

9. Use the chart to determine the correct surround delay. For every 1 foot of difference, select 1mS of center delay. In this example, the correct surround delay is 10mS.

10. Use the g left and h right arrow keys to select the correct surround delay time shown on the chart. In this example, select 10ms. The range of choices are 5, 10, and 15mS.

11. Use the ▼ arrow key on the remote to move the arrow shaped

cursor down to EXIT. Make sure SAVE is highlighted.

12. Push the ENTER button on the remote.

13. If at any time you wish to return to the preset factory defaults, return to this on-screen menu, select DEFAULTS ON, save and exit. The factory settings will be restored.

Front Minus Surround Dolby Digital Pro Logic Distance (feet) Surround Delay Setting Surround Delay Setting

1 - 3 feet 5ms 15mS

4 - 6 feet 5ms 20mS

7 - 11 feet 10ms 25Ms

12 feet or more 15ms 30mS

Setting Dolby Pro Logic Delay

The channel delay function for Dolby Pro Logic exists for a somewhat different reason than for Dolby Digital. There is a different default surround delay value than that for Dolby Digital. Dolby Pro Logic does not require a center channel delay. The factory preset delay default values are Center = None and Surround = 30mS.

(Fig. 6)

1. Play a Dolby Pro Logic source and select Surround “On.” Push the Delay button on the remote control and this menu will appear on your TV screen:

2. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the front speakers in feet (Fig. 6).

3. Measure the distance from your main listening position to the surround speakers in feet (Fig. 6).

4. Subtract the surround distance (C) from the front distance (A). In this example, it is 15.

5. Use the chart to find the proper surround delay time.

6. Use the down arrow key on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor on the menu screen to SURROUND.

7. Use the g left and h right arrow keys to select the correct surround delay time shown on the chart. In this example, select 25ms. The range of choices are 15, 20, 25, and 30mS.

8. Use the ▼ arrow key on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor

down to EXIT. Make sure SAVE is highlighted.

9. Push the ENTER button on the remote.

10. If at any time you wish to return to the preset factory defaults, return to this on-screen menu, select DEFAULTS ON, save and exit. The factory settings will be restored.

Dolby Digital Center delay = 2ms Surround delay = 10ms

Pro Logic Surround delay = 25ms

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Listening to the Radio

1. Press the POWER switch (A) to turn on the power.

2. Press one of the SOURCE buttons (B) on the front panel, or the AM or FM buttons on the remote (C) to select either the FM or AM band.

3. Press the TUNE UP and DOWN buttons (D) to tune in the desired station. Pressing once for less than a half second changes the frequency by one step. Pressing longer sequentially scans frequencies in the indicated direction. Releasing the button in this state activates the auto tuning function which automatically scans the frequencies until it reaches a station, at which point the TUNED and signal level indicators light and auto tuning stops.

4. Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control (E).

IMPORTANT NOTES ON FM RADIO RECEPTION: The supplied FM antenna will only allow the tuner to pick up strong local radio stations. If you want better reception of distant FM stations you will need a better FM antenna. Your Polk Audio dealer can recommend a high quality indoor or outdoor FM antenna. Be sure to get one with a 75 Ohm coaxial output. If you already have a TV roof antenna, you can use it for the FM tuner. Get a signal splitter from a radio/TV dealer or Radio Shack store. It will allow you to use the same antenna for TV and FM radio reception.

If a radio station you select has a lot of background noise or otherwise sounds distorted, the tuner is not getting a strong enough signal. Look at the Signal Strength indicator in the upper left hand corner of the display. If there are three or fewer bars lit, that means you need to point the antenna in a different direction. Watch the signal strength meter as you slowly rotate the antenna, noting which direction gives you the strongest reading on the meter. If you still don’t get clear reception of the radio station, you either need a better antenna, or the broadcast station is too far away from your home for good reception.

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Presetting Radio Station

You can preset up to 30 FM/AM stations in any order. Stations can be preset either manually (by you) or automatically (by the tuner).

Auto Presetting

This function scans the frequencies in the selected band and automatically presets all stations that can be received.

1. Select the AM band (B).

2. Manually tune in the lowest receivable frequency (520 kHz) using the TUNE buttons on the front panel (D) or RADIO TUNER on the remote (D).

3. Select the FM band (B).

4. Manually tune in the lowest receivable frequency (87.50 mHz) using the TUNE buttons on the front panel (D) or RADIO TUNER on the remote (D).

5. Operation stops automatically when all 30 preset memory positions are filled or when auto scanning attains the highest end of all bands.

6. To stop the auto preset function in mid-operation, press any one of the input buttons.

Manual Presetting

Manually tune-in a desired station. Press the SAVE PRESETS (F) button on the front panel of the preamp/processor until starts blinking on the display. The radio station will automatically be saved to the next available preset slot.

Recalling a Preset Station

Each press of the RADIO PRESETS buttons (G) on either the remote or DS-2 front panel moves the tuner to the next or previous preset station. You can “fast forward” or “fast reverse” through the preset

stations by holding down the ▲ or ▼ PRESETS buttons. The operation

continues until the button is released.

Preset Scan Tuning

1. Press the PRESET SCAN (H) button on the remote control.

blinks on the display. (The preset station with the smallest preset number is recalled first. If no stations have been preset, CH00 blinks in the display and the unit returns to the previous mode).

2. Preset stations are recalled in sequence (CH-1, CH-2, etc.) for 5 seconds each. Preset numbers that do not contain stations are skipped.

3. When the desired preset station is received, cancel the preset scan operation by pressing the PRESET SCAN (H) button again. The indicator will turn off.

Clearing Preset Stations

You can remove preset stations from memory using the following procedure.

1. Recall the preset number to be cleared with the method described in “Recalling a Preset Station.”

2. Press the CLEAR button (I) for more than 3 seconds. “CLEAR” appears on the display to indicate that the specified preset number has been cleared.

3. If desired, you can clear all of the memory contents with a single operation, as follows: Press the SAVE PRESETS button (F), CLEAR

button (I) and PRESETS ▲button (G) simultaneously for more than

3 seconds. CAUTION: The “all memory clear” operation clears all memory including the volume level and surround mode memory and turns the power OFF.

Playing a DVD (or other audio/video source)

1. Turn unit on by pressing POWER button (A).

2. Push the DVD input button (J) on the remote or use the

SOURCE ▲▼buttons on the front panel (B) to toggle through the

sources until the display reads “DVD.”

3. Select Dolby Digital surround mode by pushing the SURROUND ON/OFF button (K) on either the remote or preamp/processor front panel, or choose from the DVD’s own menu.

4. Select the desired volume level with the VOLUME control (E).

5. Adjust the bass to your liking with the SUBWOOFER control (L) on the remote.

6. Enjoy!

Playing a CD (or other stereo audio source)

1. Turn unit on by pressing POWER button (A).

2. Push the CD input button (M) on the remote or use the SOURCE ▲▼

arrows (B) to toggle through the sources until the display reads “CD.”

3. Select stereo or Dolby Pro Logic surround by pushing the SURROUND ON/OFF button (K) on either the remote or preamp front panel.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Most stereo recordings will provide very good surround sound effects when played with the Pro Logic mode engaged, even though they are not encoded in Dolby Surround.

4. Select the desired volume level with the VOLUME control (E).

5. Adjust the bass to your liking with the SUBWOOFER control (L).

6. Enjoy!

Playing a Laserdisc

The procedure for playing a laserdisc is just like any other audio/video source except that when you are playing a laserdisc with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) soundtrack, you must press the LD-RF button on the remote (N). When playing a Laserdisc that only has an analog soundtrack, press the CABLE-LD button on the remote (O).

Playing a DSS Broadcast

The procedure for playing a DSS receiver is just like any other audio/video source except that if your DSS receiver has a digital audio output, you must press the DSS DIGITAL button on the remote (P). If your DSS receiver only has analog audio outputs, press the DSS button on the remote (Q).

Late Night Listening

Digital sources like DVD and Laserdiscs offer the advantage of greater dynamic range than analog sources. That means that the contrast is greater between the softest sounds and the loudest sounds on the recording. Wide dynamic range is a great benefit—except when you are watching a movie and other people in the house are trying to sleep. In such circumstances, just push the LATE NIGHT button (R) on the remote and the dynamic range will be reduced so that you can turn up the volume loud enough to hear the dialog without having the peak sounds get too loud. Once again, domestic harmony is restored thanks to Polk.

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When you see this That means you are And your program That can be delivered by on the display: listening to: material is: these sources:

Stereo 2 channel Dolby Digital DVD, DSS satellite TV (only with

2/0 special Dolby Digital equipped

satellite receivers), Digital TV broadcasts (future)

Pro Logic Surround 2 channel Dolby Digital DVD, DSS satellite TV (only with

2/1 special Dolby Digital equipped

satellite receivers), Digital TV broadcasts (future)

Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround 5.1 channel Dolby Digital Most DVDs, some 12" laserdiscs,

3/2.1 Digital TV broadcasts (future)

Stereo 2 channel Dolby Surround Most Hi-Fi video tapes, some TV

(Pro Logic) encoded broadcasts

Pro Logic Surround 2 channel Dolby Surround Most Hi-Fi video tapes, some TV

(Pro Logic) encoded broadcasts

Stereo 2 channel stereo FM radio stations, CDs, LP records,

most TV broadcasts

Pro Logic Surround 2 channel stereo FM radio stations, CDs, LP records,

most TV broadcasts

STEREO

DIGITAL

D DIGITAL

D DIGITALD

PRO LOGIC

The DS-2 system offers four modes of operation: Stereo, Dolby Pro Logic, 2 channel Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. You might wonder, “what is 2 channel Dolby Digital? Isn’t Dolby Digital always 5.1 surround?” The answer is no. Dolby Digital is a digital audio compression system that provides very high fidelity sound quality in either 2 or 6 channels. (The six channels are Left and Right front, Center, Left and Right rear and a Low Frequency Effects channel, or

5.1). The vast majority of Dolby Digital program materials are 5.1 multi-channel recordings. Most DVDs have both 2 channel and 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks. In most cases the default soundtrack is the 2 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack and you must manually select the 5.1 channel soundtrack via the DVD’s menu (see your DVD player’s manual for instructions). But some DVDs only have a 2 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack permitting only Dolby Pro Logic surround sound.

You can use the Pro Logic mode with stereo sources such as radio, CD, and tape to get very good surround sound, even though those sources are not Dolby Surround encoded. Dolby Surround encoding is compatible with stereo playback, so conventional stereo programs sound similar to surround encoded program when played with the Pro Logic surround mode engaged. You may want to leave the DS-2 in the surround mode all the time.

The chart below shows which modes are possible with which inputs, and how to tell which mode you are in by looking at the front panel display.

ABOUT SURROUND SOUND

The DS-2 is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby,” “AC-3,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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The Multi-Room feature allows you to listen to an audio source connected to the DS-2 system in another room of the house. For example, you can watch a movie in the living room while your children listen to the CD player in the family room. In order to use this feature, you will need a pair of powered speakers (such as Polk AMR-5), or another pair of speakers and integrated amplifier, and two RCA type interconnect cables long enough to reach from room to room. Connect the system as shown in Fig. 7. Follow the steps below to use the multiroom feature.

Operating from the remote control:

1. Turn on the TV that is connected to the video output of the preamp/processor.

2. Push the MULTI-ROOM button on the remote control. The menu shown below will appear on your TV screen.

3. Push the right arrow on the remote control to select MULTI-ROOM “ON.”

4. Use the down arrow to go to SOURCE, then toggle through the source choices by pushing the left or right gh arrows.

5. Move the cursor down to VOLUME and use the up and down

arrows ▲▼to select a volume level.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the sake of convenience the remote room amplifier should have a volume control of its own. The goal of setting the volume on the Multi-Room menu is to supply the remote amp with enough gain (volume) to make the signal audible, but not so much to overload the input. Set the volume control of the remote integrated amplifier to about the 10:00 o’clock position. Raise the DS-2 Multi- Room volume until the sound in the remote room is moderately loud. That should give you a comfortable range of volume control on the remote amp.

6. Move the cursor down to the EXIT line. Press the Enter button on the remote control to save and exit this menu. The preamp/processor will now go back to normal operation.

USING MULTI-ROOM FEATURE

Operating from the Front Panel

1. Push the MULTI-ROOM button on the front panel of the preamp/processor.

2. The red MULTI indicator will blink and the words “SEL SOURCE” will appear on the display.

3. Push the either the ▲ or ▼ SOURCE button to select the source you

would like to play in the remote room.

4. A few seconds after you select the source, the words “MULTI-VOL” will appear in the display window. The red MULTI indicator continues to blink.

5. Turn the volume control to -15dB.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the sake of convenience the remote room amplifier should have a volume control of its own. The goal of setting the volume on the Multi-Room menu is to supply the remote amp with enough gain (volume) to make the signal audible, but not so much to overload the input. Set the volume control of the remote integrated amplifier to about the 10:00 o’clock position. Raise the DS-2 Multi-Room volume until the sound in the remote room is moderately loud (in the range of -20dB to -5dB). That should give you a comfortable range of volume control on the remote amp.

6. Wait about another 10 seconds, the MULTI light will stop flashing and the DS-2 will return to normal operation.

7. When you push the MULTI-ROOM button again, the Multi-Room function turns off and stops sending sound to the remote room.

8. Any time you want sound in the remote room, just push the MULTI-ROOM button and the unit will recall the source and volume level that you selected the last time you used the multi-room function.

9. If you want to change the multiroom source or volume level, just repeat steps 2 through 6, or use the remote control, as described above.

(Fig. 7)

If something doesn’t seem to work right, please use the chart below before calling your dealer or Polk Audio. You will actually save time in the long run if you have already eliminated some of the possible reasons for the problem.

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If this happens:

No sound from any speaker with any source.

No sound from one satellite speaker.

No sound from the rear surround speakers.

The system will not go into Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with a DVD. Pro Logic 2/1 appears in the display window.

Some Laserdiscs make sound and some don’t.

Well then:

Still doesn’t work? Try...

If the cable is loose, tighten it, turn the system off and then back on again. Still doesn’t work? Try...

Push the MUTE button on the front panel or remote once to turn off the MUTE light and resume sound.

If it isn’t glowing at all, disconnect the subwoofer AC cord from the wall socket and remove the fuse that is near the subwoofer’s Power switch. If it is blown or if you are in doubt, replace it with an identical fuse.

DO NOT USE ANY VALUE FUSE

 OTHER THAN THAT INDICATED.

Still doesn’t work? Try...

If the “new” speaker doesn’t play, the fault is in the speaker wire, power amplifier, or preamp/processor and NOT the satellite speaker. Call your dealer or Polk Audio. If the “new” speaker does play, the fault lies with the speaker.

Still no surround channels? Try...

Try a source that you know for a fact is stereo or multi-channel. If that doesn’t work, call your dealer or Polk Audio.

Still no 5.1? Try...

Can’t find a 5.1 selection on the title menu? Some DVDs (particularly old movies) only have 2 channel soundtracks. Look carefully at the DVD box to see if it specifically says “5.1 Dolby Digital Soundtrack.” If not, just enjoy the Pro Logic surround, because that’s all there is on that disc. If you are sure it is a

5.1 disc and it still isn’t delivering 5.1…

Still no 5.1? Call your Polk dealer or Polk Audio.

This will definitely fix the problem.

Try this:

Make sure the subwoofer is plugged in to a live AC outlet, and that the power switch on the back of the sub is set to “Standby.”

Make sure the 4 meter cable that connects preamp/processor and subwoofer is firmly inserted and screwed in.

Make sure the MUTE light is not lit on the front panel display.

Check the small pilot light on the bottom of the subwoofer enclosure, just above the base. It should be glowing either red or green.

Double check all speaker wire connections at the amplifier and the speakers to make sure they are secure.

Disconnect the silent satellite speaker from its speaker wires and replace it with a working satellite speaker.

Press the Surround On/Off button on either the remote control or front panel. Either DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 or PRO LOGIC 2/1 will appear in the display window.

If you are listening to a TV or FM broadcast, it is possible that the broadcast is not in stereo. The surround processor must have at least a stereo signal from which to derive surround sound.

Make sure the DVD player is set up to deliver a

5.1 signal to the DS-2 system. Check your DVD owner’s manual to learn how to access the DVD player’s menu. Select 5.1 operation.

The default sound on DVDs is 2 channel stereo. Make sure the DVD itself is set to 5.1. Push the Menu or Title button on the DVD player’s remote control to access the menu of the DVD disc. Look in “Languages” or “Sound Set Up” to find and select Dolby Digital 5.1 sound.

Make sure you have made a secure digital connection between the digital output of the DVD player and the Digital DVD input on the preamp/processor.

Make sure you connect the RF AC-3 output and the analog outputs to the LD input of the DS-2. Non-Dolby Digital LDs can only get the soundtrack to the DS-2 through the analog outputs. Push the cable-LD button on the remote to hear analog Laserdiscs.

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Interference

If this unit is placed very near a television, picture disturbance or noise may occur on the TV. In such a case, move the preamp/ processor as far as possible from the television. If the problem persists, re-route the TV antenna cable so that it is as far as possible from the power cable and audio and video connection cables of the DS-2 system. Since the phenomenon is most likely to occur when using a TV antenna with a 300-ohm feeder wire, we recommend using an outdoor antenna connected via a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

Safe Limits of Operation

The Digital Solution system was made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble-free performance. However, damage to the system can occur if the system is played at excessive listening levels. When the sound becomes harsh or distorted, you have reached the safe limit of operation. Turn down the volume until the sound is clear and undistorted.

Protection Circuits

The DS-2 amplifier features several circuits to protect the amplifier and speakers from damage from overheating, shorts, and other electrical faults. If these protection circuits are tripped, all channels will turn off, even if the fault occurs on only one channel. In such cases, turn off the preamp/processor, remove the fault (usually a short on one of the speaker wires where the + and - wires have touched each other) and turn the system back on again. In the case of overheating, allow the system to cool down for about 15 minutes and re-start the system. Overheating is usually a sign that the amplifier (in the subwoofer enclosure) does not have enough air circulation. Move the subwoofer to a less enclosed space.

Maintaining the Appearance of Your System

The preamp/processor and speaker enclosures may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth or duster. Do not use harsh detergents and cleaning fluids, they can permanently damage the finish. Vacuum the speaker grilles to remove dust.

Q. “Why does my system hum?” A. “It doesn’t know the words.”

This is another lame example of what passes for humor in the audio business. Here is the real answer.

In some installations you may hear a humming noise from the subwoofer. Most hum problems are caused by ground loops. That is, the electrical grounds of the components in your system are not at the same electrical potential. To help avoid hum problems, make sure that every component in the audio/video system is plugged in to the same electrical circuit (not necessarily the same outlet). A common ground loop source is cable TV. Disconnect the coaxial cable from your TV and/or VCR. If the hum goes away, the cable TV is the ground loop villain. In that case, you need a 75-ohm ground loop isolator. This device is about the size of a pen and is attached to your coaxial cable where it plugs into your VCR (or television). You can obtain this device from some audio dealers, Radio Shack stores, Xantech (1-800-843-

5465) or Channel Plus (1-800-999-5225).

Ground loops and hum can also be the result of faulty electrical wiring in your home. Consult a licensed electrician to evaluate and, if necessary, repair the AC wiring in your home. Light dimmers also tend to introduce noise into audio systems. Remove them.

If none of our suggestions works for you, call our customer service number shown below.

Technical Assistance or Service

If, after following the hookup and use directions and consulting the troubleshooting chart on page 25, you still have trouble, please call our cheerful customer service representatives. They are happy to answer your questions and provide fast, friendly service. In North America call (800) 377-7655, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM through 6:00 PM Eastern time. Or you can e-mail us at our Internet service address: polkcs@polkaudio.com.

Polk Audio, Inc., warrants to the original purchaser only that the Preamp/Processor and Amplifier in this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. Polk Audio, Inc., further warrants to the original purchaser only that the Loudspeaker(s) in this Polk Audio Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as “you.” To allow Polk Audio to offer the best possible warranty service, please fill out the Product Registration Card(s) and send it to the Factory, at the address provided on the Product Cards(s) within ten (10) days of the date of purchase.

Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the Factory at 2550 Britannia Boulevard, Suite D, San Diego, California 92154-7408. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace with new or reconditioned parts this Product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Products become the property of Polk Audio. Products replaced or repaired under this warranty will be returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.

This warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.

This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.

All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.

This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs. The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.

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DS-2 Specifications

System

Overall Frequency Response

25Hz—25kHz

-3dB Frequency Response Limits

35Hz—25kHz

Subwoofer to Front Main/Center Crossover Design

Active 4th order (24dB/octave) low-pass and high-pass, 80Hz acoustic crossover.

Maximum Sound Pressure Level

108 dB in an IEC Standard 80 cubic meter (2825 cubic foot, e.g. 15'W x 22'L x 8

⁄2'H) room

RT800i

Driver Complement:

2-6

⁄2" magnetically shielded Dynamic Balance midrange drivers

1-1" magnetically shielded Dynamic Balance Trilaminate Dome tweeter

Crossover Design:

2nd order Low Pass Filter @2.5kHz 2nd order High Pass Filter @2.5kHz

Dimensions:

⁄4"H x 8"W x 101⁄2"D

Base Dimensions:

⁄8"W x 103⁄4"D

f/x500i

Driver Complement:

1-61⁄2" Dynamic Balance driver 2-1" Dynamic Balance Trilaminate Dome tweeters

Crossover Design:

2nd order Low Pass Filter @1.5kHz 2nd order High Pass Filter @1.5kHz

Dimensions:

⁄4"H x 97⁄8"W x 91⁄2"D

includes depth of wall mounting brackets

CS400i

Driver Complement:

2-6

⁄2" magnetically shielded Dynamic Balance drivers

1-1" magnetically shielded Dynamic Balance Trilaminate Dome tweeter

Crossover design:

2nd order Low Pass Filter cascaded @1.5kHz and 800Hz 2nd order High Pass Filter @1.5kHz

Dimensions:

85⁄

8"H x 18

⁄

4"W x 12

⁄

8"D

Subwoofer

Driver Complement:

1-10" magnetically shielded driver with 1

⁄

2" voice coil, polypropylene

cone and butyl rubber surround

Crossover design:

Fixed, active 4th order (24dB/octave) low-pass with amplitude shaping

Cabinet Dimensions:

⁄4"H x 151⁄2"W x 191⁄2"D

Six Channel Power Amplifier

System Continuous Power Output Greater than 500 Watts into 4 Ohms, all channels driven*

Dynamic Power Output:

700 watts into 4 Ohms, all channels driven*

Bandwidth

20Hz-22kHz

Distortion

0.05%

Power Requirement

AC 120V, 50/60Hz

Maximum Power Consumption

800 Watts

Preamp/Processor

FM Tuner Section

Usable Sensitivity IHF 1.3 eV/13.5dBf Signal to noise ratio Mono/Stereo 76/68dB Distortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.5% Stereo Separation 1 kHz 40dB Alternate Channel Selectivity ± 400kHz 65dB Image Rejection 98 MHz 50dB

AM Tuner Section

Usable Sensitivity: Loop 500µV Signal to noise ratio 50dB Selectivity ± 20kHz 70dB Image Rejection 98 MHz 50dB

General

Power Requirement AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption (AC-3 RF) 26W Dimensions (Max) 17

⁄

4"W x 4

⁄

2"H x 14"D

*Power ratings alone cannot predict actual sound output. Loudspeaker efficiency is by far the most important factor in determining how loud your system will play. For this reason we also specify the calculated maximum sound output of the DS-2 system in a 2825 cu ft. room (for example, one measuring approximately 15'W x 22'L x 8

⁄2'H). The maximum SPL (volume) of the DS-2 in such a room would be 105 dB, as loud as a rock band at 150 feet; certainly loud enough to get you evicted from a New York City apartment. There are worse fates.

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