Polk Audio Digital Solution System - Manual (Page 7)

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Area A—Antenna Connections
This is where you hook up indoor or outdoor antennas for AM and FM
radio reception.
Area B—Audio Analog Inputs/Outputs
This is where connections are made for the analog audio outputs of
sources such as CD player, DVD player, tape deck, etc. It is a good
idea to connect the analog outputs of all sources, even 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 the Digital
Solution with an S-video cable, you must connect the TV to the
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 to stereo analog
inputs in Area B.
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—Six 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 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.”
REAR PANEL GUIDED TOUR
AUDIO INPUT FROM PREAMP/PROCESSOR
FRONT RIGHT
+
—
FRONT
LEFT
+
—
FRONT
CENTER
+
—
REAR LEFT
+
—
REAR
RIGHT
+
—
120VAC 50/60HZ
POWER
STANDBY
OFF
t h e s p e a k e r s p e c i a l i s t s ®
I
K
A
B C
D
E
F
G
H
J
L
Note: Amplifier layout may be slightly different than that shown, depending on model of DS system.