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DIGITAL SOLUTION
HOME THEATER SYSTEM
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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A Word from Matthew Polk Table of Contents Dear Home Theater Buff, Safety Warnings ..........................................................................4 Thank you for purchasing the Polk Audio Digital Solution System. Digital Solution Features ............................................................5 Your new Digital Solution home theater system includes the very latest technologies—like DTS processing and DVD-Audio inputs— Carton Contents ..............................................
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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
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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
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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 Everythin
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GETTING STARTED Carton Contents Quick Start Guide (see illustrations on pages 8 and 9) Your new Polk Audio Digital Solution system comes in multiple car- 1. Remove all of the components and accessories from the tons. If you do not have any of the pieces listed below, or if any com- shipping cartons. ponent seems damaged, contact your Polk Audio retailer immediately. 2. Connect sources such as DVD player, VCR, etc. to the Digital Solution audio and video inputs using coaxial Two (2) front chan
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feature allows one component to “feed” the other the remote control REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR 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 Area A—Antenna Connections DP-1 CD/DVD/MP3 player. This is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FM radio reception. Area G—Multi-pin Connectors (on Preamp/Processor and Subwoof
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BASIC SYSTEM HOOK UP 8 Polk Customer Service (800) 377-7655
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SPEAKER HOOK UP FRONT AUDIO INPUT FROM RIGHT PREAMP/PROCESSOR REAR RIGHT FRONT CENTER REAR LEFT FRONT LEFT TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Note: Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown, depending on model of DS system. 9 www.polkaudio.com
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HOOKING UP THE SYSTEM Connecting Radio Antennas Connection Precautions Connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the FM (75 Ohm) F-type • Do not plug the preamp/processor or subwoofer into AC outlets until connector. For better reception connect an indoor or outdoor FM antenna. all other connections have been made. The Polk Digital Solution comes supplied with an AM loop antenna that • When connecting video sources, use either standard composite (good) connects to the GROUND and AM terminals as
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Connecting an Analog DSS (satellite TV) Receiver (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 “C
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Connecting a SACD or DVD-Audio Player Connecting Your TV to the DIGITAL SOLUTION If you have a multi-channel SACD or DVD-Audio player that also serves Preamp/Processor as a DVD-Video and CD player, we suggest you make all of the If you are using only standard (composite) video inputs for your video connections described here. 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-Video video Connect the six analog outputs
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Connecting the Speakers Connecting to AC Outlets We have supplied you with 5 sets of audiophile-grade speaker wire to Once you are completely done connecting all your source components, connect your speakers. Each wire is color coded just to make it easy TV and speakers, you can plug the system into household 110-120V, 60 for you to see which wire is which at the amplifier side. There are Hz AC power outlets. Locate the Power switch on the back of the three 20’ wires and two 40’ wires. In most s
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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 the speaker cartons or visit http://www.polkaudio.com/home/faqad/. Center Channel Speaker Place the center speaker as close to the TV as
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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. Your 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
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DIGITAL SOLUTION DIGITAL PREAMP / PROCESSOR DIGITAL SOLUTION DIGITAL PREAMP / PROCESSOR Volume Control PREAMP/PROCESSOR FRONT PANEL Adjusts the overall sound level. Turning the control clockwise increases the sound level, turning it counter-clockwise decreases the volume level. GUIDED TOUR 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. Power Switc
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The FM radio, AM radio, CD, and Tape audio inputs do not have WHAT THOSE TEENY LITTLE LIGHTS MEAN corresponding video inputs. When you select any of these sources, you will see a blank screen on your TV (if your TV is on). TEST Test Tone Indicator Surround Button This light illuminates when the surround sound balance test tone is engaged. You should hear a “Ssshhhhh” noise from one speaker when This button switches between the various surround sound modes and this is on. See p
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Remote Control Range REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 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. 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
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REMOTE CONTROL GUIDED TOUR I—FM and AM Buttons Push the AM button to listen to AM band radio stations or push the FM button to listen to FM radio band radio stations. The remote control is divided into three major sections. The top section J—Preset Scan Button contains the most often used controls, such as POWER, MUTE, Push this button when you want to scan through the radio stations you SUBWOOFER volume and system VOLUME controls. The middle section have preset. The tuner will play each prese
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9. Adjust the main volume control on the remote or front panel to a SET-UP AND CALIBRATION typical listening level. If you are using an SPL meter, set the volume to 70dB. 10. Use the ▲ ▼ directional buttons on the remote to move the arrow After you have connected all speakers and source components you may shaped cursor to “Center.” start using the Digital Solution without any further set-up procedures and get excellent performance in most homes. One of the many benefits 11. The whooshing sound
