User manual POLK AUDIO RM6600

[. . . ] In either case, mount the speakers two to four feet above the seated listener's head and angle them downward towards the listening area by using the wall mount brackets. SUBWOOFER (Figures A, B & C) The subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center, behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair. The subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room but you will get the best performance when it is on the same side of the room as the front satellites and near a wall or corner. It may lie on its side, but placing it on its feet gives the best performance. [. . . ] dO NOT USE THE "SUBWOOFER OUTPUT" (LFE) JACK ON YOUR RECEIVER TO CONNECT THE SUBWOOFER. B E S T H O O K U P M E T H O D (Figure G) " Connect the left and right front speaker outputs of your receiver or amplifier to the SPEAKER LEVEL INPUTS of the powered subwoofer. " Connect the satellite speakers to the SPEAKER LEVEL OUTPUTS of the subwoofer. " If it is more convenient, parallel wire the subwoofer and satellites from your receiver. (Figure H) " Connect the center channel speaker directly to the center speaker output of your receiver or amplifier. " Connect the surround satellites directly to the rear or surround channel outputs of your receiver or amplifier. RECEIVER SET UP All surround sound receivers allow you to match the electronics to your speakers. Refer to the owners manual of your receiver or surround processor to learn how this is done. To get the best performance from the RM6600, use the following settings: " This setting may not make sense to you as your RM6600 system has a subwoofer, but really, this is the right setting. A D J U S T I N G T H E P O W E R E D S U B W O O F E R F O R B E S T P E R F O R M A N C E (RM6600 System) " Start with the VOLUME level at about 1:00. Adjust up or down until you get sufficient bass for your personal taste. Remember that room position can have a very large affect on perceived bass level. " Switch PHASE control to 180° (down position. ) " Turn the LOW PASS to the middle of the shaded area for best blending between the subwoofer and the satellites. You'll know the setting is correct when a high quality recorded male voice sounds full without any chestiness. If vocals sound thin turn this control up--if they sound boomy turn it down. (See Figures I & J) SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble-free performance. However, damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier, regardless of its wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce (usually beyond the "1 to 2 O'clock" position on the volume control). This results in very high levels of audible distortion, originating in the amplifier, which adds a harsh, gritty sound to the music. Contrary to popular belief, a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much volume from a low-powered amp or receiver than from a high-powered one. M A I N TA I N I N G T H E A P P E A R A N C E O F R M S E R I E S S P E A K E R S Your new speaker cabinet is made of a rugged material that can be dusted or cleaned with a moist cloth. Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids; they can permanently damage your speakers' finish. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]