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Polk Audio Digital Solution System User's Manual

1. Made in Japan DIGITAL SOLUTION MODEL NO DS 1MK2 000 597 Standard e 120V 60HZ 0 4A m FACTORY CODE NO 4300 AN N A f Left A 055 Cable Out DVD AUDIO OUTLET REMOTE AUDIO OUT connect to subwoofer CONTROL SWITCHED e EXTENSION 100W 0 8A an nse OUTLET I le UNSWITCHED 120V 60HZ 100W 0 8A o CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK ASU NOT OPEN XS WARNING AVIS shock hazard do not open risque de choc electriquene pas ouvrir DVD AUDIO OR DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO OUT AUDIO COAX OUTPUT Analog 6 Channel Audio DVD Audio out 12 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 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 10 see which wire is which at the amplifier side There are three 20 wires and two 40 wires In most set ups the 20 wires the proper length for the front and center speakers but you can use any wire on any channel Use whatever length makes sense for your set up and speaker placement If you want to trim the wires to the exact needed length use a pair of wire cutters to cut the wire and strip a inch of insulation from the cut end Make sure you
2. 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 half we ve eot the subwoofer for you The Digital Solution 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 Polk Digital Solution once you have set the subwoofer level for a given mode stereo or surround the system remembers and returns to that setting You can select a certain amount of bass for stereo and a different amount for surround Every time you select that mode you get the same amount of bass you had last time you used it We love this feature we think you will too GETTING STARTED Carton Contents Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in multiple car tons If you do not have any of the pieces listed below or if any com ponent seems damaged contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately Two 2 front channel speakers Two 2 surround channel speakers One 1 center channel speaker One 1 subwoofer with built in 6 channel amplifier One 1 Digital Solution 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
3. SAVE NO SAVE 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 back to normal operation www polkaudio com Operating from the Front Panel 1 Push the MULTI ROOM button on the front panel of the preamp processor 2 The red indicator will blink and the words SEL SOURCE will appear on the display 3 Push either the or W 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 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 Lo overload the input Set the volume control of the remote integrated amplifier to about the 10 00 o clock position Raise the DIGITAL SOLUTION Multi Room volume until the sound in 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 mutT light will stop flashing and the DIGITAL SOLUTION will return to normal operation 7 When you p
4. subwoofer amplifier To get a secure connection loosen the 5 way 9 binding post thumb nuts far enough to slip the bare wire into the hole Connecting to AC Outlets Once you are completely done connecting all your source components TV and speakers you can plug the system into household 110 120V 60 Hz AC power outlets Locate the Power switch on the back of the subwoofer and set it to the Standby position A small pilot light on the bottom 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 STANDBY 120 9 2 PILOT LIGHT 0 If the supplied speaker wire is not long enough contact your Polk Audio retailer Do not use lamp cord Use high quality 16 gauge or thicker speaker wire Using 5 way binding posts FRONT LEFT FRONT RIGHT E IQ CONNECTS Sy 900555005 TO PROCESSOR U o z 0000000000000 7 E EE P J Te O m a zo Insert speaker wire through hole SUBWOOFER polkaudio
5. Diameter 8 3cm Dynamic Balance polymer composite with rubber surround shielded Tweeter 1 24 Diameter 1 91cm Dynamic Balance metalized fabric dome shielded Center Midrange 2 314 Diameter 8 3cm Dynamic Balance polymer composite with rubber surround shielded Tweeter 1 24 Diameter 1 91cm Dynamic Balance metalized fabric dome shielded Subwoofer Subwoofer 1 8 Diameter 20 32cm Mineral filled composite with rubber surround shielded Speaker Dimensions Front and Surround Satellites 8 H x 6 Wx 4 D 20 32cm H x 17 14cm W x 10 16cm D Center 534 Hx 14 Wx 41 6 D 13 65cm H x 35 56cm W x 11 91cm D Subwoofer 1612 Hx 1312 W x 1512 D 41 91cm H x 34 29cm W x 39 87cm D Footprint Size 13 2 W x 1576 D 34 29cm x 39 21cm D Six Channel Power Amplifier System Continuous Power Output greater than 360 Watts into 4 Ohms Dynamic Power Output 500 Watts into 4 Ohms Bandwidth 20Hz 20kHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 05 Power Requirement AC 120V 50 60Hz Preamp Processor Tuner Section Usable Sensitivity Signal to noise ratio Distortion Stereo Separation Alternate Channel Selectivity Image Rejection AM Tuner Section Usable Sensitivity Signal to noise ratio Selectivity Image Rejection General Power Requirement Power Consumption AC 3 RF Dimensions Max IHF 1 3 eV 13 5dBf Mono Stereo 76 68dB Mono Stereo 0 2 0 5 1 kHz 40dB 400kHz 65dB 98 MHz 50dB Lo
6. the speaker specialists REAR LEFT REAR RIGHT 5 9 8 m 5 IH Do not insert insulated section of speaker wire www polkaudio com 18 SPEAKER PLACEMENT 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 For more detailed speaker placement information consult the manual in speaker cartons or visit http www polkaudio com home faqad 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 Itis also fine to place it below the TV or on the wall directly above the TV Front Speakers Place the front satellites about as far apart as you are sitting from them Avoid placing them less than 2 feet from side walls Surround Speakers The best placement for surround channel speakers is high on the side walls facing each other and slightly behind your listening position If this placement is not possible the speakers may be placed on the rear wall In either case mount the speakers two to four feet above a seat ed listener s head Subwoofer The subwoofer may be placed in an entertainment center behind furniture or next to a sofa or chair
7. they are secure Disconnect the silent speaker from its speaker If the new speaker doesn t play the fault wires and replace it with a working speaker is in the either the connection speaker from another channel wire power amplifier or preamp processor and NOT the speaker Call your dealer or Polk Audio If the new speaker does play fault lies with the original non function ing speaker No sound from the rear surround speakers Press the Surround button on either the Still no surround channels remote control or front panel until either PRO LOGIC 5CH SURND DOLBY DIG or DTS appears in the display window Note a DVD Audio disc that is recorded in 2 channel stereo will not play in a surround mode like Pro Logic or 5 Channel Surround while playing through 6 CH AUDIO inputs See page 24 for more information Check surround channel levels and make sure Still no suround channels that they are not set too low Reset to OdB or higher see page 20 If you are listening to a TV or FM broadcast it Try a source that you know for a fact is is possible that the broadcast is not in stereo stereo or multi channel If that doesn t The surround processor must have at least a work call your dealer or Polk Audio stereo signal to derive surround sound 26 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 TROUBLESHOOTING If something doesn t seem to work right please use the chart below before calling your dealer or Polk Audio You will
8. 20 patents for advances in loudspeaker performance and value Polk Audio speakers are sold in audio video specialist retailers throughout the US Canada and over 50 other countries Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 ABOUT THE DIGITAL SOLUTION SYSTEM The Polk Performance Advantage The Digital Solution is the ultimate integrated home theater system It compromises nothing in the pursuit of performance and ease of use And because it features Polk Audio loudspeakers it boasts The Polk Performance Advantage over other all in one systems To make the Digital Solution system a reality we knew that we had to design not only the speaker system but also the preamp surround processor and amplifiers as well By optimizing the speakers and electronics for each other building them specifically to work together we achieved The P E RF ORMA NC E Advantage a much higher level of performance than C NVE N E N CE any previous all in one home theater sound system Now we offer you the second generation Digital S IC Solution This system matches beautifully sculpted high performance Polk Audio loudspeakers with a high performance multi function but simple to use Dolby Digital amp DTS digital processor The Digital Solution system is everything you need for absolutely thrilling high performance home theater There s no need to choose a receiver or separate surround processor or multi channel
9. 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 C Power Switch D Volume Control E Mute F Radio manual tuning J Radio preset scan K Audio input selector L Video input selectors P Multi room selector 0 Delay set up menu selector R Menu Enter command button Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 REMOTE CONTROL GUIDED TOUR The remote control is divided into three major sections The top section contains the most often used controls such as POWER 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 Button This button switches between surround sound modes and 2 channel stereo except when the 6 CHANNEL AUDIO input is selected B Subwoofer Buttons Push to increase and to decrease the bass volume The Digital Solution remembers the bass level
10. Digital Solution also includes a sophisticated digital surround sound processor which hooks up to the power amplifiers with a single convenient cable You have lots of potential entertainment sources The Digital Solution has enough analog 7 and digital 3 audio inputs to hook up any source DVD Video DVD Audio DSS Tape CD Camcorder and Cable TV No matter what new entertainment source comes along you can hook it up to the Polk Digital Solution e The Digital Solution is equipped to accept 6 channel analog inputs from the latest SACD and DVD Audio mulit channel format players that deliver superior high definition music reproduction The Digital Solution comes with audiophile grade cables for hooking up all the parts of the Digital Solution system s picture quality as important to you as the quality of sound You re going to love that the Digital Solution offers S video inputs and outputs in addition to standard composite video S video cables provide better picture detail than conventional video cables If your TV and video sources have S video connections use them More Bass Better Bass Convenient Bass e 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 right on the remote to make it easy for you to get the right amount of bass without leaving your chair
11. For best performance place it on the same side of the room as the front satellites It should only be seated on the plinth as illustrated NEVER LAY THE SUBWOOFER ON THE AMPLIFIER END THIS WILL DAMAGE THE AMPLIFIER The Digital Solution subwoofer is magnetically shielded and may be placed close to a television set However if you see any color distor tion in your TV move the subwoofer away from the set If the audio input cable is not long enough you may add a 4 meter 13 Monster Cable brand DB HT Audio Interconnect cable or equiva lent to increase the length to 8 meters 267 Contact your Polk dealer or call Polk Audio 800 638 7276 ext 324 Monday through Friday Eastern Standard Time to order an extension cable Wall Mounting Speakers If you chose a Digital Solution system with wall mount speakers consult the owner s manual in the speaker shipping carton for detailed directions Floor Stands Consult your Polk Audio retailer or visit http Avww polkaudio tran guard com to see a selection of floor stands appropriate for your Polk speakers 14 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 Fig 4 High Performance Accessories for your Digital Solution The days of plywood and cinderblock shelves and milk crate speaker stands are far behind you now Your new Digital Solution System deserves the best in performance enhancing accessories You
12. display window You will now hear surround sound from all the speakers in the system 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 TV roof antenna you can use it for the FM tuner Get a signal splitter from a radio TV dealer or RadioShack 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 bars or fewer 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 22 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 Presetting Radio Station You can preset up to 50 FM AM stations in any order Stations can be preset either manually by you or automatically by
13. from the remote control unit Aim remote control unit at this sensor window Do not allow any solid object to block the path between the remote control and this window Source A V Selector Buttons These buttons are used to select the source of sound and video such as DVD DSS VCR 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 EB DIG lt gt CABLE lt gt CABLE DIG 6 CH AUDIO lt gt TAPE lt gt CD lt gt AM lt gt FM lt gt AUX lt VCR See page 23 for more information on using this feature 16 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 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 blank screen on your TV if your TV is on Surround Button This button switches between the various surround sound modes and 2 channel stereo except when the 6 Channel Audio input is used IMPORTANT NOTE The Dolby Digital AC 3 and DTS modes can be selected only when either DSS Digital cable Digital or DVD inputs are selected If you have selected a digital source with a Dolby Digital or DTS soundtrack and you cannot get the 3 2 1 indicator on the display the most likely cau
14. identify which conductor is red and which is black so that you can maintain correct polarity Front L amp R Speakers Use one of the supplied speaker wires to connect the Left satellite speaker to the Left Front speaker output on the subwoofer amplifier One conductor of the speaker wire is marked with a red band Use hat conductor to connect the red terminal of the speaker to the red Left Front speaker terminal on the subwoofer amplifier Use he speaker wire conductor with a black band to connect the black erminal of the satellite speaker to the black terminal on the in the shaft Tighten the thumb nut by hand or a 3 8 nut driver DO OT 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 amp 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 IMPORTANT NOTE Be careful to maintain correct polarity on all speakers by always using speaker wire with the red band for the red 4 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 POWER SWITCH
15. overturn Figure 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 RADIO AND TELEVISION EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 4 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 POLK DIGITAL SOLUTION FEATURES AND BENEFITS The Digital Solution system features the Polk Performance Advantage There are many all in one home theater systems from which to choose Electronics manufacturers build most of them and the speakers are afterthoughts to the electronics Only the Polk Digital Solution systems have speakers designed by The Speaker Specialists and the speakers come first Ask any audiophile the speakers make the system Guaranteed Painless Performance e Get the best digital surround performance from every DVD with the built in Dolby Digital and DTS 5 1 surround processors Your Digital Solution system is a fully integrated and performance optimized system That means all the parts were designed together for a single purpose to bring you the highest performance all in one home theater system on the planet e Plug n Play the preamp processor is pre configured for the speakers to bring you high perfor
16. 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 f
17. the Left and Right analog outputs of the DVD player to the analog audio DVD inputs of the Digital Solution You must first remove the black dummy plugs 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 Digital Solution If you use S video connections here you must connect your TV to the Digital Solution 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 analog audio and video inputs Select DSS when you want to use your DVD player DVD PLAYER AM LOOP ANTENNA ANALOG AUDIO OUT EN VIDEO LEFT OUT FM ANTENNA PREAMP PROCESSOR ANTENNA VIDEO REMOTE INPUTS dal F SE e FM 75W GROUND AM F polkaudio 4 PROCESSOR p GLUTON LISTED AE MODEL NO DS 1MK2 Standard out a bee FAC
18. 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 FM band B 2 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 3 On the front panel press the SAVE PRESETS button F and the TUNE A D button at the same time The auto preset function will start scanning up the dial looking for receivable stations will blink on the display 4 When a receivable station is picked up the tuner will stop scanning and will play the station for five seconds 5 Operation stops automatically when all 50 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 the starts blinking in the display The radio station will automatically be saved to the next available preset slot Recalling a Preset Station Each press of the or PRESETS buttons G on either the remote or DIGITAL SOLUTION 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 th
19. you can e mail us at our Internet service address polkcs polkaudio com POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY 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
20. 1 www polkaudio com 21 DIGITAL SOLUTION DIGITAL PREAMP PROCESSOR standby dB A F L kHz MHz volume m ON SCREEN MENUS status balance O ENTER ce v 2 C9 0 2 delay multi room save preset clear on off surround multi room HOW TO USE YOUR DIGITAL SOLUTION SYSTEM 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 half step Press and hold the button and the tuner will scan through the radio frequencies very quickly Release the button and the tuner will stop at the next radio station at which point the TUNED and signal level indicators light up and the tuning process stops 4 Adjust the volume with the VOLUME control E A volume setting of 20dB will be a comfortable listening level in most rooms figure 2 5 If you are listening to a stereo FM broadcast you may want to push the Surround button on the remote until SCH SURND appears in the polkaudio DIGITAL SOLUTION DR 2 O 0 Figure 2
21. 1 AM loop antenna One 1 FM dipole antenna One 1 FM antenna connector CABLE ver Y Quick Start Guide see illustrations on pages 8 and 9 1 2 BASIC SETUP Remove all of the components and accessories from the shipping cartons Connect sources such as DVD player etc to the Digital Solution audio and video inputs using coaxial RCA type cables Connect the VIDEO TV output of the Polk Digital Solution preamp processor to a video input on your TV Connect the preamp processor to the subwoofer with the supplied 4 meter DB 25 cable 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 Wires with a red band should always be connected to red terminals on the speakers and amplifier Plug the AC cords from the preamp processor and subwoofer into 120V 60 Hz AC power outlets Turn the power switch on the subwoofer to the Standby position Press the power button on the preamp processor front panel or remote control Select the input of your choice 10 Set volume and bass level to taste and enjoy PREAMP PROCESSOR CENTER SUBWOOFER ANNE 6 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR Area A Antenna Connections This is where you hook up indoo
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23. D and DVD Audio These emerging digital technologies deliver better than CD quality audio for music listening You need special players to play SACD or DVD A discs both SACD and DVD A players also play CDS Some SACD and DVD Audio music discs are 2 channel stereo but we expect that most will be multi channel 5 1 The surround processor and digital to analog converter is built into the player itself so the Digital Solution preamp processor 1 a 5 1 channel SACD or DVD A audio signal only though the 6 Channel Audio inputs To play multi channel SACD or DVD A disc simply select the 6 GHANNEL AUDIO input S on the remote control or with the source A V buttons B on the preamp processor For the best possible fidelity use this 6 Channel input even if you know the DVD A disc to be something other a 5 1 channel surround mix The Polk Digital Solution is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are irademarks of Dolby Laboratories The Polk Digital Solution is manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital theater Systems Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved 24 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 USING MULTI ROOM FEATURE The Multi Room feature allows you to listen to an audio source tha
24. ESSOR FRONT PANEL GUIDED TOUR 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 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 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 Dolby Digital DTS as well as volume bass level and other information on a flash basis See page 17 for what all those teeny little lights mean _ Multi room indicator Volume Control Adjusts the overall sound level Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level turning it counter clockwise decreases the volume level When you use the Digital Solution System for the first time set the volume to 20dB as indicated in the display window This will be a comfortable listening level in most rooms Adjust to taste Remote Sensor Window This window receives infrared signals
25. HOME THEATER SYSTEM INSTRUCTION MANUAL e gt ih C 1 gt Table of Contents Salely etat Ris s 4 Digital Solution Features 5 Carton GONL NES ssi te aite te ns transe 6 Quick Start Guide iii nee 6 Rear Panel Guide e ini 1 System Hookup Overview Illustrations 8 9 HOOKING System u a 10 13 Rad10 ANTENNAS icu oso ce esae tiere ete mn en 0 DVD Player u nina aan 0 DSS RECEIVES siepe te REESE 1 VER ee 1 CD Player MT 1 Audio Tape Deck suec sep sveisen 1 DVD Audio SACD Player ass te es 2 Television MORIDOE cott tt tt etan 2 SUB WOOLEE 5 rri cr er te ehe gt 2 CARTS 3 AC POWER aede torpet ceret rite iens 3 Speaker Placement 4 AGCUBSOTIBS drones ia 5 Preamp Processor Front Panel Guide 16 17 Remote Control Gid anne 18 19 Calibration OPUOMAL i eese tive nett ete elena 20 21 How to Use th System oen 22 23 About Surround Sound DVD Audio and Super Audio CD 24 Multi Room Hook Up and Use 25 TroublesShOOLlg 3 ee t Ree cope 26 27 Maintenance Service and Warranty 28 Specifications ire 29 Overall System Hookup sse 30 31 A Word from Matthew Polk Dear Home Theater Buff Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio Digital Solution System You
26. SS DIGITAL button on the remote P If your DSS receiver only has analog audio outputs press the DSS button on the remote Late Night Listening Dolby Digital sources like DVD Video 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 others in the house are trying to sleep In such circumstances just push the LATE NIGHT button R on the Digital Solution 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 www polkaudio com 23 ABOUT SURROUND SOUND The Polk Digital Solution system offers seven modes of operation Stereo 5 Channel Surround Dolby Pro Logic 2 channel Dolby Digital Dolby Digital 5 1 surround DTS 5 1 surround and pass through of 5 1 channel high definition formats such as multi channel Super Audio CD SACD and DVD Audio Here is a brief description of each mode and how to use it the stereo mode push the SURROUND button on either the remote or preamp processor front panel until Stereo appears on the main display followed a few seconds later by the name of the source such as DVD CD etc When using a digital source 2 0 will also appear on the di
27. Surround Dolby Digital Pro Logic Distance feet Surround Delay Setting Surround Delay Setting 1 3 feet 5ms 15m8 4 6 feet 5ms 20m8 7 11 feet 10ms 25Ms 12 feet or more 15ms 30mS 9 Use the down arrow key W on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor on the menu screen to SURROUND 10 Use the left and 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 CHANNEL DELAY CENTER 2mS gt SURROUND 10mS DEFAULTS OFF EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 11 Use the down arrow key W 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 CHANNEL DELAY CENTER 2ms SURROUND 10ms DEFAULTS OFF gt EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 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 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 1 Play a Dolby Pro Logic source and press Surround until Pro Logic app
28. TORY CODE NO 4300 em ANTENNA 3 ANALOG e i FM 75W GROUND AM AUDIO 142309 INPUTS Right 055 polkaudio DQ LISTED em DIGITAL SOLUTION pere a TAPE TAPE Rec a Lnd FACTORY CODE d AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT See next page 10 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 Connecting an Analog DSS satellite TV see diagram on previous page The first generation of DSS receivers pre 1999 only have 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 PREAMP PROCESSOR you have contact your DSS dealer Connect the left and right audio outputs of the DSS receiver to the Left and Right DSS inputs on the Digital FM 75W GROUND REMOTE CONTROL EXTENSION VIDEO INPUTS S Video 9 lolol Solution preamp processor Connect either the composite video or the S video output of the DSS receiver to the corresponding DSS video input of the e 9 Digital Solution Do not use both composite and S video connections If you
29. actually save time in the long run if you have already eliminated some of the possible reasons for the problem If this happens The system will not go into Dolby Digital or DTS 5 1 surround sound with a DVD Pro Logic appears in the display window The system will not play a DTS DVD Miscellaneous preamp processor malfunctions Try this Make sure the DVD player is set up to deliver a 5 1 signal to the Digital Solution system Check your DVD owner s manual to learn how to access the DVD player s menu Select the digital output and 5 1 operation Make sure the DVD player s digital output is connected to the DVD digital input on the Digital Solution The default soundtrack on many 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 Audio Set Up to find and select Dolby Dieital 5 1 sound Make sure you have made a secure digital connection between the digital output of the DVD player and the Dieital DVD input on the Digital Solution preamp Some early DVD players are incapable of passing a DTS digital signal If the DVD has a Dolby Digital 5 1 soundtrack select that on the DVDs title menu If the DVD has only a Dolby Digital 2 0 soundtrack select that and use Dolby Pro Logic surround mode Re set the preamp proceesor Press the SAVE PRESET CLEAR and PRESET UP buttons all a
30. as marked on the amplifier SAFETY WARNING Never replace the fuse with one of a higher Ampere rating or wrap the fuse in metal foil Area L Pilot light on Subwoofer When the subwoofer is plugged in to a live AC outlet and the power switch K is set to Standby this light will glow red while the preamp processor is off and green when the preamp processor is on a G ES VIDEO ss cable AUDIO OUT connect to subwooter AR OUTLET INPUTS f le D jose IN L s video 3 65 lo TM GROUND AM AG OUTLET S _ ES UNSWITCHED polkaudio Op I Diem mon o p e om DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS e L U AJ Note Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown depending on model of DS system www polkaudio com 7 BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP AM LOOP ANTENNA mm FM ANTENNA DVD PLAYER SH PREAMP PROGESSOR vA VCR VER Rec VIDE OUTLET REMOTE AUDIO OUT connect to subwoofer a EN CONTROL Sur AC OUTLET UNSWITCHED 120V 60HZ 100W 0 8A AVIS shock taza donot open risque de choc electriquene pas ou
31. 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 speaker wire and a 25 pin processor to subwoofer cable To hook up your sources we recommend you use 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 Digital Solution please read their owner s 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 Polk Digital Solution comes supplied with an AM loop antenna that connects to the GROUND and AM terminals as illustrated 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 AUDIO INPUT of the Digital Solution preamp processor If you do not make this connection you will not hear 5 1 digital surround sound We recommend that you also connect
32. button A 2 Push the DVD input button Q on the remote or use the SOURCE A V buttons on the front panel B to toggle through the sources until the display reads DVD 3 Start the DVD player and select the audio track you wish to use In most cases this will be either the Dolby Digital or DTS 5 1 surround track 4 Select the desired surround mode by pushing the SURROUND button K on either the remote or preamp processor front panel The processor will detect whether a DTS or Dolby Digital bitstream is coming from the DVD player and will automatically switch to the appropriate mode 5 Select the desired volume level with the VOLUME control E A volume setting of 20dB will be a comfortable listening level in most rooms figure 2 6 Adjust the bass to your liking with the SUBWOOFER control L on the remote Enjoy Playing a Multi Channel SACD or DVD Audio Disc The procedure for playing a SACD or DVD A disc as opposed to a DVD Video movie is just like any other audio video source except that you should select the 6 CH button 5 on the remote or use the SOURCE V arrows to toggle through the sources until the display reads 6CH AUDIO If you are playing a Dolby Digital or DTS movie DVD DVD V format select the DVD source as described above IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE 6 CHANNEL INPUT AND SURROUND When you are listening to a high definition disc that is a 2 channel recording through the 6 CH input you cannot sel
33. 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 tape or other disc 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 DTS Pro Logic 5 Ch Surround Stereo multi room 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 20 O Delay Button Push this button to display the Delay Menu on your TV screen See SET UP AND CALIBRATION on page 20 P Multi Room Button Push this button to display the Multi room Menu on your TV screen See USING MULTI ROOM on page 25 Q Cursor Buttons These buttons allow you to change the position of t
34. der 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 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
35. e balance settings will return to where they were 8 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 SETTING CHANNEL DELAY 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 Digital Solution 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 IMPORTANT NOTE You cannot set the channel delay function while the 6CH AUDIO input is selected Setting Dolby Digital and DTS Delay The DIGITAL SOLUTION is factory preset to default values of Center 3ms and Surround 15 5 in the Dolby Digital mode These settings will give excellent performance in the vast majority of hom
36. e 23 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 23 for more information on using this feature Presets AY Buttons These button select from the list of preset radio stations Pushing the A button moves from lower preset slots numbers to the higher preset slot numbers Pushing the W 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 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 WHAT THOSE TEENY LITTLE LIGHTS MEAN 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 20 for more information Memo Indicator This light illuminates when saving preset radio stations See page 23 for more information Auto Indicator Shows that the tuner is prepared to receive a stereo FM broadcast TUNED Tuned Indicat
37. e A or W PRESETS buttons The operation continues until the button is released Preset Scan Tuning 1 Press the PRESET SCAN H button on the remote control LP SCAN blinks on the display The preset station with the smallest preset number is recalled first If no stations have been preset CH 00 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 Video or other audio video source 1 Turn unit on by pressing POWER
38. e clutter of remote controls on your coffee table We are too So we developed the DR 3 Unified Learning Remote Control It has all the most often used controls of the Digital Solution system built right in plus you can easily and we do mean easily program it to operate your TV VCR DVD player etc The DR 3 comes with the Polk Audio DP 1 CD DVD MP3 player but if you didn t get a DP 1 you can get the DR 3 remote from your Polk dealer or from the Polk Audio Webstore AVIA Guide to Home Theater Calibration DVD v AVIA helps you set up and optimize your home theater right from your DVD player AVIA covers it all Speaker placement options level settings and extensive color calibra tions for your TV Get the best possible performance from your equip ment AVIAS calibration tests and patterns are simple to access from the DVD menus and easy to perform with the included color filters Get yours at the Polk Audio Webstore The MultiZone Solution Atrium 45 Powered Speaker The DS System s MultiZone function gives you control over powered speakers located in a remote setting The Polk Audio Atrium 45p Powered Speakers work perfectly as remote speakers with your DS System s MultiZone function Atrium 45p Powered Speakers are available ONLY at your authorized Polk Audio Dealer Not Available on the Polk web site You ll find more high performance accessories at your authorized Polk Audio dealer Or log on to the Polk Audio W
39. ears in the display window Push the Delay button on the remote control this menu will appear on your TV screen CHANNEL DELAY CENTER NONE gt SURROUND 30 DEFAULTS ON EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 2 Measure the distance from your main listening position to the front speakers in feet Fig 1 3 Measure the distance from your main listening position to the surround speakers in feet Fig 1 4 Subtract the surround distance C from the front distance A In this example it is 10 5 Use the chart to find the proper surround delay time 6 Use the down arrow key W on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor on the menu screen to SURROUND 7 Use the 4 left and right arrow keys on the remote 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 CHANNEL DELAY CENTER NONE gt SURROUND 25mS DEFAULTS OFF EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 8 Use the down arrow key W 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 CHANNEL DELAY CENTER NONE SURROUND 25ms DEFAULTS OFF P EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 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 Figure
40. ebstore http polkau dio tranguard com for a complete selection of competitively priced stands and AV furniture by Sanus Systems articulating brackets by OmniMount Systems and Polk recommended AV tweaks including calibration DVDs and vibration amp ground loop isolators Visit http polkaudio tranguard com or call 800 377 7655 ext 807 Polk customer service 800 377 7655 15 Power switch Standby Main display Volume DIGITAL SOLUTION DIGITAL PREAMP PROCESSOR power standby ii dB anm POL i CM MHz E 075 PRO LOGIC L volume Ikaudio source surround multi room tune preset clear preset po aux inputs Save preset Remote Source Multi Manual Clear Radio Auxillary sensor selector room radio presets audio video inputs window selector tuning selector under cover Surround selector Memory Tuned indicator indicator Radio signal Test tone Late night strength meter indicator mode indicator DIGITAL SOLUTION DIGITAL PREAMP PROCESSOR FM auto FM Stereo indicator indicator polkaudio volume DIGITAL DIGITAL aux inputs S video video L audio R Surround mode Digital Preset scan indicator input indicators lights indicator PREAMP PROC
41. ect a surround mode like 5 Channel Surround or Pro Logic and get the benefits of SACDS or DVD As higher fidelity If you really want to hear a 2 channel SACD or DVD A disc in a surround mode connect the players L amp R stereo analog outputs into an unused pair of stereo inputs of the DS preamp processor and use the SURROUND button to select 5CH SURND In this case you will be trading off basic audio fidelity for surround sound Hey we didn t build in crazy copy protection junk that results in all this foolish pain so don t blame us Go talk to your Congressman literally 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 A V arrows on the front panel to toggle through the sources until the display reads CD 3 Select the Stereo Dolby Pro Logic or 5 Channel Surround mode by pushing the SURROUND ON OFF button on either the remote or Preamp processor front panel Choose whatever mode sounds best to you 4 Select the desired volume level with the VOLUME control E A volume setting of 20dB will be a comfortable listening level in most rooms figure 2 5 Adjust the bass to your liking with the SUBWOOFER control L 6 Enjoy Playing a DSS Receiver 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 D
42. ectrical 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 VGR 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 or direct from Polk Audio 800 377 7655 or on line http polkaudio tranguard com 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 work 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 26 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
43. es and set ups To fine tune these settings for your room follow the procedure below 1 Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source and push the DELAY button on the remote control This menu will appear on your TV screen CHANNEL DELAY gt CENTER 2mS SURROUND 15 DEFAULTS ON EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 20 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 2 Measure the distance from your main listening position to the center speaker in feet Fig 1 3 Measure the distance from your main listening position to the front speakers in feet Fig 1 4 Subtract the center distance B from the front speaker distance A In the example in Figure 1 that would be 20 18 2 5 Use the up and W down arrow keys on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor on the menu to CENTER 6 Use the left and 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 CHANNEL DELAY gt CENTER 2mS SURROUND 15mS DEFAULTS ON EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 7 Measure the distance from your main listening position to the surround speakers in feet Fig 1 Subtract the surround distance C from the front distance B In the example in Fig 1 that would be 20 10 10 8 Use the chart to determine the correct surround delay In this example 10mS surround delay Front Minus
44. f the VCR to the Left and Right VCR Rec Out jacks of the Digital Solution Connect either the composite video or the S video output of the VCR to the corresponding VCR video input of the Digital Solution Do not use both composite and S video connections If you use S video connections here you must connect your TV to the Digital Solution 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 Digital Solution preamp processor Connecting an Audio Tape Deck Connect the outputs of the tape deck to the TAPE IN jacks of the Digital Solution Connect the inputs of the tape deck to the TAPE REC OUT jacks of the Digital Solution DIGITAL DSS RECEIVER VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Cm LEFT DIGITAL OUT AUDIO TAPE DECK PREAMP PROCESSOR ANTENNA V VIDEO pss cjus MER VOR Re amp NPUS Som M Mo S Video GI D d T OG polkaud og OG TAPE TAPERec DSS Cable In Out AUDIO Ld CD PLAYER Analog VCR VCRRec Multi Room DVD In Out Output OUTPUT www polkaudio com 11 Connecting SACD DVD Audio Player If you have a multi channel SACD or DVD Audio player that also serves as a DVD Video and CD player we suggest you make all of the connecti
45. for stereo and surround modes For example if you are watching a DVD in the surround mode and you select a bass level of 7 then switch to listening 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 display appears 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 amplifier 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 ON 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 OFF light appears F Radio Tuner Button When either the AM or FM sources are selected this button allows you to manually tune in AM and FM radio stations Pressing the right side of the
46. he cursor and make selections on the on screen menus The and W arrow buttons move the cursor through the menu selections and the 4 and gt 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 Attention Owners of Polk DP 1 DVD Player and or DR 3 Universal Remote See the owner s manuals supplied with those products for instructions on using those devices with the Digital Solution system www polkaudio com 19 SET UP AND CALIBRATION After you have connected all speakers and source components you may start using the Digital Solution 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 and DTS 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 pr
47. he Digital Solution with an S video cable you must connect Lhe TV to Lhe Digital Solution with an S video cable or you will not see the picture on your TV Area E Digital Inputs This is where you connect sources with digital audio outputs such as DVD digital satellite receivers and other digital sources IMPORTANT NOTE If you want to record from a digital source or use a digital source for multi room audio you must also connect the stereo analog outputs of the digital source Lo stereo analog inputs in Area Area F Remote Control In Out Connection This feature is used only if you have a Polk Audio DVD player It is useful when either the Polk DVD player or Digital Solution preamp processor will be out of remote control range such as in cases where one of the two is hidden behind a cabinet door The Remote In Out feature allows one component to feed the other the remote control signals If you have such a need use a single coaxial RCA type cable not supplied to connect the Remote Control Extension Out jack of the Digital Solution preamp processor to the Remote Control In jack of the DP 1 CD DVD MP3 player 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 Si
48. ideo video inputs for your video sources and no Standard composite sources connect the VIDEO TV out to any free S Video input of your TV If you are using both standard composite and S Video sources connect both Standard and S Video TV outputs of the Digital Solution to different corresponding free inputs on 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 Digital Solution such as the CABLE inputs Connecting the Preamp Processor to the Subwoofer Use the supplied 4 meter 13 audio cable to connect to the AUDIO OUT connector of the Digital Solution 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 DB HT Audio Interconnect cable or equivalent to increase the leneth to 8 meters 26 Contact your Polk dealer or call Polk Audio Customer Service 800 638 7276 Monday through Friday Eastern Standard Time to order an extension cable Do not use a computer printer cable to connect your Digital Solution system A printer cable will fit but will degrade the sound quality of your system 2 4 VOR VCR Rec VIED e ii ops S Video OG FM 75W GROUND 142309 LISTED
49. is plugged in to a Still doesn t work 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 If the cable is loose tighten it Turn the preamp processor and subwoofer is firmly system off and then back on again Still inserted and screwed in doesn t work Make sure the MUTE light is not lit on the Push the MUTE button on the front panel or ront panel display remote once to turn off the MUTE light and resume sound Check the small pilot light on the bottom of the If it isn t glowing at all disconnect the sub subwoofer enclosure just above the base It woofer AC cord from the wall socket and should be glowing either red or green remove the fuse that is near the sub woofer 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 playing an FM radio station If the radio plays but not any other source double check all the connections for the other sources make sure they are on and in the play mode If the FM radio doesn t play press the SAVE PRESET CLEAR and PRESET UP buttons all at the same time to preset the preamp processor If that doesn t work call your dealer or Polk Audio No sound from one speaker Double check all speaker wire connections at Still doesn t work amplifier and the speakers to make sure
50. mance right out of the box without the need for complicated set up procedures The perfectly matched front rear and center speakers ensure seamless blending and life like surround sound effects You ll feel like you are part of the action rather than a distant observer Simple intuitive operation Everyone in the house from kids to grandparents can enjoy ultra high performance home theater entertainment without reading this dopey manual Got a big room to fill Not to worry Polk Digital Solution system has a robust 6 channel power amplifier built right into the subwoofer enclosure This is an honest to goodness high end beefy power amp vith all the features and buzzwords that send audiophiles into rapture high current dynamic headroom Forget the jargon this system plays loud and clean without strain even in large rooms Home theater can be a group experience The Polk speakers were designed to deliver broad even dispersion of full response sound throughout the room Everyone hears clean clear dialog music and sound effects Music In Other Rooms Would you like music in another room No problem The Digital Solution has independent Multi Zone outputs that allow you to hear one source in a remote room while a different source is playing in the main room requires an optional external stereo integrated amplifier and speakers for the second zone www polkaudio com Everything You Need The Polk
51. nd 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 Digital solution 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 sien 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 for 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 el
52. ng and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT ATTENTION POUR VITER LES CHOCS LECTRIQUES INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND 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 o
53. o 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 un
54. ocedure sets the relative volume of the 5 satellite 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 RadioShack 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 Digital Solution Preamp processor 3 Select a multi channel source input such as DVD 4 Select Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic processing by pressing the Surround button on the remote control or the Preamp processor front panel 5 Press the Balance button on the remote control You should see his menu on your TV screen CHANNEL BALANCE FRONT LEFT OdB CENTER OdB FRONT RIGHT 0dB SURROUND OdB SURROUND L OdB TEST TONE OFF DEFAULTS ON EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 6 Use the up down directional buttons on your remote control Y to move the arrow shaped cursor to TEST TONE 7 Use the right directional button on the remote control 4 B to select ON next to test tone CHANNEL BALANCE FRONT LEFT Odb CENTER Odb FRONT RIGHT Odb SURROUND R Odb SURROUND L Odb TEST TONE ON DEFAULTS OFF EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 8 A whooshing noise should now be coming from the Front Left speaker IMPORTANT NOTE If at any time during this p
55. ons described here Connect the six analog outputs from the multi channel player to the corresponding analog 6 Channel Audio DVD Audio inputs on the Digital Solution preamp processor Connect the digital audio PCM Bitstream output of the player to the DVD DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS of the DS preamp processor Also connect the stereo left and right analog audio outputs of the player to the ANALOG DVD Left and Right inputs on the Digital Solution preamp processor This will allow you to record the audio output of the player and use the player as a stereo audio source for a remote room Connect either the composite video or the S video output of the player to the corresponding DVD VIDEO input of the Digital Solution Do not use both composite and S video connections If you use S video connections here you must connect your TV to the Digital Solution 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 TV connect to any unused audio input PREAMP EROCESSUR FFFS G T p 9 07 Connecting Your TV to the DIGITAL SOLUTION Preamp Processor If you are using only standard composite video inputs for your video sources and no S video sources connect the VIDEO TV out to any free composite video input of your TV If you are using only S V
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57. or This lights when a radio station has been properly tuned in FM Stereo Indicator Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is received PRO LOGIC DO DIGITAL Surround Mode Indicators STEREO DO DTS dts ndicates whether the system is delivering Stereo Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital or DTS sound See page 24 for more information COAX1 COAX2 Digital Input Indicators ndicates which digital audio input is selected and operating Late Night Indicator ndicates that the late night Dolby Digital compression circuit is engaged See page 23 for more information on this function Preset Scan Indicator Lights when the tuner is scanning through the radio station presets www polkaudio com 17 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 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 has decreased B Subwoofer level control surround A Surround H Late night G Radio preset selector SOURCES Radio selector buttons M Status display N Balance set up menu selector Q Set up menu navigation buttons polkaudio DIGITAL SOLUTION DR 2 18 Remote
58. or 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 Polk Audio The Speaker Specialists and Power Port are trademarks of Britannia Investment Corporation used under license by Polk Audio Incorporated 28 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 Digital Solution 7200 Specifications System Overall Frequency Response 28Hz 28kHz 3dB Frequency Response Limits 32Hz 20kHz Speaker Driver Complement Front amp Surround Satellites Midrange 1 314
59. power amplifier With the Digital Solution you already have them They re built in And most importantly they were designed specifically to work with each other and with Polk Audio speakers to deliver astounding home theater sound And you don t need an advanced degree in digital electronics to get the most out of this system either We ve done the work for you Because the Digital Solution is a complete system every possible internal setting is pre set to achieve the best possible performance No complicated setup procedures are required You won t need to navigate confusing menu screens with mysterious choices Simply plug everything into the Digital Solution and sit back to enjoy The Polk Performance Advantage a breathtaking high performance home theater system with Polk Audio speakers DO Bar DIGITAL dits www polkaudio com 3 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operati
60. r Polk Audio dealer has a full supply of high performance accessories like these for your home theater Or you can get the most from your home theater by ordering conveniently and securely through the Polk Audio Webstore Just point your browser to http polkaudio tranguard com 4 Polk Audio SA 1 RM Speaker Stands SA 1 Speaker Stands shown are custom made specifically for our smaller satellite speakers The single black powder finish pillar rises gracefully from the stable tri pod base and terminates in a large metal Articulating Wall Brackets L bracket to which the RM7200 speakers be easily attached SA 1 Stands by OmniMount Systems 4 only available at the Polk Audio Webstore Focus your acoustic energy with Also available in the Polk Audio Webstore secure patented heavy duty ball amp Designer Foundations stands with solid socket brackets from OmniMount NuStone bases and Euro Foundations Use the 25 Series to suspend your stands by Sanus Systems both perfect for RM Series speakers from walls or Polk Audio RM Series speakers Stand ceilings with secure screw mounts and designs subject to change Check the plates OmniMount brackets come complete Webstore for the latest Sanus designs with all necessary mounting hardware including wall anchors Quality made in the USA and just a click away on the Polk Audio Webstore 4 Polk Audio DR 3 Unified Learning Remote Tired of th
61. r new Digital Solution home theater system includes the very latest technologies like DTS processing and DVD Audio inputs to assure outstanding performance and compatibility now and into the future While we designed the Digital Solution to be very easy to set up and use please read this manual thoroughly for detailed informa tion on getting the greatest enjoyment from your new home the ater system Then invite your friends over for a movie and gloat For the people at Polk Audio myself included designing high quality audio products is more than just a job it s our passion We are dedicated to your complete satisfaction and delight Should you encounter any problem or question regarding this or any other Polk Audio product consult your Polk Audio dealer or call our Customer Service Department at 800 377 7655 US amp Can only 9am 6pm M F EST Happy Listening 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 reasonably priced speakers that boasted the performance of the world s best speakers Polk speakers have since earned the praise of audio experts the world over as well as dozens of awards for innovative high quality design 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
62. r 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 digital sources such as DVD that have digital audio connections Doing so allows tape recording of the audio output of the digital sources and 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 Digital Solution 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 into 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 Digital Solution remote instead of two one to switch audio on the Digital Solution remote and one to switch video on the TV remote There are two kinds of video jacks on the Digital Solution standard composite and S video If a video source and your TV have S video connectors use them you will get a picture with more detail and better color IMPORTANT NOTE If you connect a video source to t
63. r 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 lf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the 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 partic
64. re 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 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 t
65. rocedure 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 Speaker Connections section of this manual on page 13 and correct the wiring error before returning to this procedure 9 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 0 Use the A V directional buttons on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor to Center 1 The whooshing sound should now come from the center speaker 2 Use the left right directional arrows on the remote control 4 to raise or lower the volume of the Center speaker to match the volume of the Left Front speaker 3 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 4 Use the up down directional buttons on the remote to move the arrow shaped cursor to EXIT 5 The SAVE should be highlighted If it isn t use the left directional arrow to highlight SAVE 6 Press the Enter button on the remote control to save and exit this menu The Preamp processor will now go back to normal operation 7 If you feel like you have made errors and wish to cancel the adjustments you have just made highlight NO SAVE and exit Th
66. 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 See page 22 for more information on using this feature 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 slot numbers to the higher preset slot numbers Pushing the left side of the rocker button moves down through the list of preset stations See page 23 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 others in the house This feature only works with Dolby Digital sources 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 I FM and AM Buttons Push the AM button to listen to AM band radio stations or push the FM
67. ses are 1 The DVD player is not set to send out a 5 1 channel Dolby Digital or DTS 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 either the Dolby Digital 5 1 or DTS 5 1 selections 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 AY Buttons When either the AM or FM sources are selected these buttons allow you to manually tune in AM and FM radio stations Pressing the A button moves the tuner up the radio band Pressing the W button moves he tuner down the radio band The tuner stops as soon as you release your finger from the button See page 22 for more information on using this feature Save Presets Button When you want to select a radio station as a preset station manually une to that station press and hold the Save Presets button for 4 5 seconds You will see the red ME light on the display flash When he memo light stops flashing the radio station has been saved and assigned the next available preset slot number You may preset up to 50 radio stations See pag
68. splay panel Stereo Use this mode when you want to listen to only the front left and right speakers when playing FM stereo radio CDs and other stereo sources To select 5 Channel Surround This mode gives you a 5 1 channel surround sound effect from stereo two channel source such as CD speakers in the system will play when this mode is engaged To select this mode push the SURROUND button K on either the remote or preamp processor front panel until 5 SURND appears on the main display followed a few seconds later by SOURCE NAMEJ 5CH Dolby Surround icon will sound best with this mode engaged To select this mode push the SURROUND DU potsy button K on either the remote or preamp processor SURROUND front panel until PRO LOGIC appears on the main display followed a few seconds later by 2 1 Dolby Digital 2 0 Most DVDs have both 2 channel and oo DIGITAL 5 1 channel Dolby Digital soundtracks But some DVDs usually old movies only have the 2 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack permitting only stereo or Dolby DO DIGITAL Dolby Pro Logic This is the original surround format that provides 5 channel sound from specially encoded VHS tapes TV broadcasts and 2 channel only DVDs Software sources with the Dolby Surround symbol or Pro Logic surround sound When playing 2 0 DVDs push the SURROUND button K on either the remote or preamp processor front panel until PRO LOGIG appears on the main displa
69. t is connected to the Digital Solution 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 the Polk Atrium 45p or another pair of speakers with an integrated amplifier and two RCA type interconnect cables long enough to reach from room to room Connect the system as shown in the illustration below Follow the steps below to use the multi room feature Operating from the remote control 1 Turn on the TV that is connected to the video output of the Digital Solution Preamp processor 2 Push the MULTI ROOM button on the remote control The menu shown below will appear on your TV screen MULTI ROOM SOURCE MULTI ROOM ON SOURCE CD VOLUME 80dB EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 3 Push the right arrow on the remote control to select MULTI ROOM ON MULTI ROOM SOURCE gt MULTI ROOM ON SOURCE CD VOLUME 80dB EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 4 Use the down arrow to go to SOURCE then toggle through the source choices by pushing the left or right 4 gt arrows MULTI ROOM SOURCE MULTI ROOM ON gt SOURCE FM VOLUME 80dB EXIT SAVE NO SAVE 5 Move the cursor down to volume and use the up and down arrows A V to select a volume level MULTI ROOM SOURCE MULTI ROOM ON SOURCE CD VOLUME 20dB EXIT
70. t the same time to preset the preamp processor If that doesn t work call your deal er or Polk Audio www polkaudio com Well then Still no 5 1 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 9 1 Dolby Digital or DTS 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 still no Still no 5 1 Call your Polk dealer or Polk Audio If you really want to hear DTS 5 1 sound tracks get a new DVD player that is compatible with DTS 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 Digital Solution 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 sou
71. ular 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 we
72. use S video connections here you must connect your TV to the Digital Solution preamp processor with an S video cable in order to get 95 a picture with this input ANALOG AUDIO INPUTS ec DSS Cable Analog In 0 AUDIO DVD Connecting a Digital DSS satellite TV Receiver Connect the optical digital output of the DSS receiver to the DSS DIGITAL INPUT of the DIGITAL SOLUTION using a TOS LINK fiber optic 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 Digital Solution 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 CABLE inputs and select the Cable input Connect either the composite video or the S video output of the DSS receiver to the corresponding DSS video input of the Digital Solution Do not use both composite and S video connections If you use S video connections here you must connect your TV to the Digital Solution 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 DIGITAL SOLUTION Connect the Left and Right audio inputs o
73. ush 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 multi room source or volume level just repeat steps 2 through 6 or use the remote control as described above LINE IN PREAMP PROCESSOR ANTENNA N VIDEO DSS Cable DVD von YCR Her wee 660006 FM 75W GROUND AM E142309 e 0000916 OR polkaudio LISTED DIGITAL SOLUTION MODEL NO DS 1MK2 AUDIO SYSTEM c AC120V 60HZ 0 4A Made in Japan a ANALOG AUDIO P indi Right amp Z a CD TAPERec DSS Cable Analog VCR VCRRec Multi Room In Out AUDIO DVD In Out Output FACTORY CODE NO 4300 N TROUBLESHOOTING If something doesn t seem io 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 If this happens Try this Well then No sound from any speaker with any source Make sure the volume isn t turned down all Still doesn t work the way Try setting it to 204 Make sure the subwoofer
74. vrir e FM 75W GROUND 142309 polkaudio LISTED LE Our OO oi MODEL NO DS 1MK2 woo Standar e 120V 60HZ 0 48 PS Made in Japan FACTORY CODE NO 4300 Cable 8 SP DVD ai O oss DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS Woofer Center Front Surround Abalog 6 Channel Audio DVD Audio In Cable Analog DVD VCR AUDIO In Out Multi Room LL SERIAL NO CL gt CONNECTS TO SUBWOOFER R AUDIO LE CABLE TV 8 Polk Customer Service 800 377 7655 SPEAKER HOOK UP FRONT LEFT REAR LEFT FRONT RIGHT CENTER REAR RIGHT am O Ei 120VAC 50 60HZ RR o CSSS AUDIO INPUT FROM PREAMP PROCESSOR polkaudio the speaker specialists POWER STANDBY m CONNECTS TO PROCESSOR SUBWOOFER Note Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown depending on model of DS system www polkaudio com HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM Connection Precautions Do not plug the preamp processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until all other connections have been made When connecting video sources use either standard composite good or S Video better cables throughout Do not use both composite and S Video connections Use the same type of cable
75. x Channel Analog Audio Inputs Connect the analog outputs from any 6 channel source such as a DVD Audio or multi channel SACD player here Area I Speaker Connections on Subwoofer This is where you hook up the speakers to the built in amplifiers Area J AC Outlets on pre amp processor 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 Digital Solution preamp processor 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 Digital Solution is turned on The outlet marked SWITCHED only delivers power if the Digital Solution is on This is a good place to plug in any component that you want to turn on and off along with the Digital Solution system Check the AC power rating of the components you want to plug into these outlets If either component draws more 0 8 Amperes of current do not use these outlets Plug the component directly into a wall socket or power strip Area K Subwoofer power 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 the same fuse value
76. y followed a few seconds later by 2 1 Dolby Digital 5 1 This format is digital and can only be delivered via digital source such as DVD the latest generation of Cable or Digital Satellite Systems DSS It delivers six channels of information Left and Right front Center Left and Right rear and a Low Frequency Effects channel In many cases the DVD software default soundtrack is the 2 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack and you have to manually select the 5 1 channel soundtrack via the DVD s menu see your DVD player s manual for instructions If the Digital Solution processor receives a Dolby Digital 5 1 signal from a digital source it will automatically switch to 3 2 1 mode If it doesn t push the SURROUND button K on either the remote or preamp processor front panel until Dolby Dig appears on the main display followed a few seconds later by the source name DVD DSS etc and 3 2 1 DTS DTS is a similar but competitive 5 1 surround format to Dolby Digital 5 1 DTS is found on small but increasing number of DVD titles The Polk Digital Solution supports both Dolby Digital and DTS and will automatically switch between the two If you do not get sound from all the speakers in the system dts when playing DTS 5 1 disc push the SURROUND button on either the remote or preamp processor front panel DTS will appear on the main display followed few seconds later by the source name DVD DSS etc and 3 2 1 SAC

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