Polk Audio Speaker RTI100 User Manual

RTi100  
Floorstanding Loudspeaker  
Owners  
Manual  
 
POLK AUDIO—A PASSION FOR SOUND  
Thank you for purchasing this Polk Audio loudspeaker. Since its start in 1972, Polk Audio has been dedicated to audio  
products that emphasize superior sound and build quality, as well as an ever-evolving standard for performance. It’s our  
mission to provide these great products at a reasonable price for the enjoyment of people like you, who love good sound.  
Our thirty years of R&D, resulting in over 45 worldwide patents for loudspeaker technology and innovation, has solidi-  
fied our reputation as “The Speaker Specialists,” and demonstrated that for the people here at Polk Audio, building  
speakers is not just a job; it’s a passion. Welcome to the Polk Audio family!  
PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS  
FOR RTi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS  
To get the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers so that an equilateral  
triangle is created between the speakers and your favorite listening position [figure 1]. Your RTi  
Series Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near your TV or video monitor.  
If you notice video distortion or discoloration, immediately move the speakers away from the TV  
and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (US and Canada) or [email protected].  
If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther apart than the distance from  
which you are listening, angle the speakers toward the middle in order to support a more solid  
center image. Rubber feet and adjustable carpet spikes are included to provide stability on any  
type of floor. To install them, lay the speaker carefully on its side and screw in the spikes as far as  
they will go into the threaded inserts in the base of the speaker. For wood or tile floors, slip a  
rubber foot over each spike. For carpeted floors, use bare spikes [figure 2]. You will achieve  
optimum performance when the speaker is level and stable in all directions.  
FIGURE 1  
Left Speaker  
Right Speaker  
Create an equilateral triangle between the speakers and the listening position.  
RTi Series Loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for safe placement near TV or video monitors.  
If you notice video distortion or discoloration, immediately move the speakers away from the video  
source and call Polk Audio Customer Service 800.377.7655 (US and Canada) or [email protected].  
Haga un triángulo equilátero con los altavoces y la posición de audición.  
Créez un triangle équilatéral entre les enceintes et la position d’écoute.  
Bilden Sie ein Dreieck zwischen den Lautsprechern und Ihrer Hörposition.  
FIGURE 2  
For stability on carpet, use spikes. For stability on hard floors, use rubber feet over spikes.  
Use púas para estabilizar los altavoces sobre una alfombra.  
Use patas de goma sobre las púas para estabilizarlos sobre pisos duros.  
Pour plus de stabilité sur tapis, utilisez les picots.  
Sur planchers, recouvrez les picots des pieds de caoutchouc.  
Die Verwendung von Befestigungsstutzen gewährleistet die Stabilität der Lautsprecher  
bei Platzierung auf Teppichböden. Auf hartem Untergrund sollten die Stutzen mit  
Gummifüßen überzogen werden.  
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CONNECTION OPTIONS FOR  
RTi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS  
Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver. Strip 1/2 inch (12.7mm) of insulation  
from each of the two conductors of the speaker wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the  
individual conductors into single unfrayed strands. Note that one of the terminals on the rear of  
each speaker is red (+) and the other is black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the  
red (+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker and the wire  
from the black (-) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the black (-) terminal on your speaker.  
Most wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two  
conductors to help you maintain consistency.  
To connect wire to the binding post [figure 3], unscrew the hex nut and insert the bare wire into  
the hole near the base of the binding post. Do not insert the insulated part of the wire into the hole  
as this will not give you a good connection. Twist the hex nut back down the binding post until it  
firmly meets the wire. Do not over tighten.  
To Use Banana Plugs (US Only): Unscrew the binding post lug nuts completely to expose the  
binding post plugs (plastic plugs inserted into the binding posts). Carefully pry out the binding post  
plugs to expose banana plug holes. Screw the lug nuts back on the binding posts and insert banana  
plugs. (This is for US owners only.)  
HOOK UP OPTION 1 [figure 4] is recommended for most systems. Make sure the flat metal  
jumper strips are tightly secured to both sets of binding posts.  
HOOK UP OPTION 2 [figure 5] is recommend for use with a receivers or preamp/processors  
with L & R preamp outputs. For this connection, remove the flat metal jumper strips. Connect  
the top set of binding posts to the speaker outputs of your amp or receiver, If your pre-amp,  
processor, amplifier or receiver has a spare set of front left and right pre-outputs, connect them  
to the subwoofer inputs on the back of the speakers. If your electronics has a single set of pre-  
outputs and they are being used to deliver signal to an amplifier, use “Y” cables.  
HOOK UP OPTION 3 [figure 6] is recommended for systems with receivers or preamp/pro-  
cessors with unfiltered subwoofer (LFE) outputs only. (To find out if your subwoofer output jack is  
unfiltered, please see your receiver/preamp/processor’s owner’s manual.) For this connection,  
remove the flat metal jumper strips. Connect the line level inputs on the back of the loudspeaker to  
the subwoofer output(s) of your pre-amp, processor, amplifier or receiver. If you only have one  
subwoofer output jack, run a cable to the subwoofer line level input of one speaker and another  
cable from the line level output of that speaker to the line level input of the other speaker.  
If you are not sure about the nature of your subwoofer output jack, use either hookup option 1 or  
hookup option 2.  
FOR MANUAL UPDATES, VISIT  
FOR MORE DETAILED HOOKUP AND PLACEMENT INFORMATION, VISIT  
FOR RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES (INCLUDING SPEAKER STANDS, BRACKETS AND  
EXCLUSIVE POLK AUDIO LOGOWEAR), VISIT OUR WEBSTORE:  
Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), [email protected]  
 
FIGURE 3  
Using binding post connections.  
Uso de conexiones con tornillos de presión.  
Utilisation des bornes de branchement.  
Verwendung von Anschlussklemmen.  
Loosen hex nut  
Tighten hex nut  
Do not insert insulated  
section of speaker wire  
Insert speaker wire through  
hole  
To use Banana Plugs (US only):  
Desenrosque parcialmente  
la tuerca hexagonal  
Enrosque la tuerca de nuevo  
Serrer l’écrou  
Unscrew the binding post lug nuts completely to  
expose the binding post plugs (plastic plugs insert-  
ed into the binding posts). Carefully pry out the  
binding post plugs to expose banana plug holes.  
Screw the lug nuts back on the binding posts and  
insert banana plugs. (This is for US owners only.)  
No inserte alambre con  
material aislante  
Inserte el alambre para la  
bocina en el orificio  
Desserrer l’écrou  
Sechskantmutter festschrauben  
Ne pas insérer la partie  
isolée du fil du haut-parleur  
Insérer le fil du haut-parleur  
dans le trou  
Sechskantmutter lösen  
Isolation des Lautsprecher-  
Drahtes nicht in das  
Loch schieben  
Lautsprecher-Draht durch  
das Loch schieben  
FIGURE 4  
Option 1, recommended for most systems.  
BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS: Front = Large  
Opción 1, recomendada para la mayoría de los sistemas.  
PARÁMETROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS: Front = Grande (Large)  
Option 1, recommandée pour la plupart des systèmes.  
Réglages: (Bass Management Settings) Front (avant) = Large  
Option 1, empfohlen für die meisten Lautsprecher.  
EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN: Vorne = Groß  
FIGURE 5  
Option 2, for systems with preamp outputs.  
BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS:  
With NO separate subwoofer: Front = Large Sub = No  
WITH separate sub: Front = Large Sub = Yes  
HIGH LEVEL  
INPUT  
HIGH LEVEL  
INPUT  
Opción 2, para sistemas con salidas de preamplificador.  
PARÁMETROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS:  
2a: Front = Grande (Large) Sub = No  
2b: Front = Grande (Large) Sub = Sí  
SUB OUT  
Option 2, pour systèmes avec sorties préamplificateur.  
RÉGLAGES: (BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS)  
2a: Front (avant) = Large Sub = No  
2b: Front (avant) = Large Sub = Yes  
SEPARATE SUB  
(OPTIONAL)  
Option 2, für Systeme mit Vorverstärker-Ausgängen.  
EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN:  
2a: Vorne = Groß Subwoofer = Keine  
2b: Vorne = Groß Subwoofer = Ja  
FIGURE 6  
Option 3, for systems with both unfiltered subwoofer  
outputs and no separate dedicated sub.  
BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS:  
Front = Small Sub = Yes  
HIGH LEVEL  
INPUT  
HIGH LEVEL  
INPUT  
Opción 3, para sistemas con ambas salidas de sub-  
woofer sin filtrar y sin subwoofer dedicado separado.  
PARÁMETROS DE CONTROL DE BAJAS FRECUENCIAS:  
Front = Pequeño (Small) Sub = Sí  
Option 3, pour systèmes avec deux sorties subwoofer  
sans filtre et sans sortie subwoofer dédiée distincte.  
RÉGLAGES: (BASS MANAGEMENT SETTINGS):  
Front = Small Sub = Yes  
Option 3, für Systeme sowohl mit nicht gefilterten  
Subwoofer-Ausgängen als auch ohne separaten  
(dedizierten) Subwoofer.  
EINSTELLUNG DER TIEFENTONLAGEN:  
Vorne = Klein Subwoofer = Ja  
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SETTING THE VOLUME  
Volume level for the built-in subwoofer is adjusted using the volume control knob located on the  
rear plate of the amplifier [figure 7]. Set this control by ear using a wide variety of music and  
movie sources.  
SAFE LIMITS OF OPERATION  
Your Polk loudspeakers are made with the highest quality materials for years of trouble-free  
performance. However, damage to loudspeakers can occur when an amplifier, regardless of its  
wattage, is made to play at higher listening levels than its power can clearly produce (usually  
beyond the “1 to 2 o'clock” position on the volume control). This results in very high levels of  
audible distortion, originating in the amplifier, that can add a harsh, gritty sound to music.  
Contrary to popular belief, a speaker is more likely to be damaged by trying to get too much  
volume from a low-powered amp or receiver than from a high powered one.  
AC POWER  
This RTi powered loudspeaker has a built-in power amplifier and must be plugged into a  
standard household AC power source in order to operate properly.  
The power switch on the rear amp plate [figure 7] has two positions, “Off” and “Auto,” and a  
small LED light. The LED will glow green at all times that the powered loudspeaker is plugged  
in (even if the speaker is set to “Off”). We meant it that way.  
To play, set the switch in the “Auto” position. Set to the “Auto” position, the amplifier will auto-  
matically turn on as soon as the speaker senses a signal coming from your pre-amp, integrated  
amp or receiver. It will automatically turn off several minutes after signals cease to be sent  
by your pre-amp, integrated amp or receiver. The LED will glow green at all times.  
TAKING CARE OF YOUR  
RTi SERIES FLOORSTANDING LOUDSPEAKERS  
Avoid harsh detergents and cleaning fluids [figure 8]. Clean and dust the veneer with a damp  
cloth only. Do not use furniture polish on the veneer. Carefully vacuum the grilles to remove dust.  
Contact Polk Audio Customer Service 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US: 410-358-3600), [email protected]  
 
FIGURE 7  
RTi powered loudspeaker Amplifier panel  
Speaker  
Remove  
Subwoofer Line Level  
jumpers  
IN  
OUT  
Tablero del Amplificador para la bocina RTi de potencia  
Enceinte amplifiée panneau de l’amplificateur  
Rückseite des aktiven RTi Lautsprechers  
when using  
subwoofer line  
level input  
(see owner’s  
manual).  
+
-
Subwoofer  
High Level Input  
OFF  
AUTO  
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VOLUME  
CONTROL  
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WARNING  
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.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
AVERTISSEMENT  
AFIN D’ÉVITER TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION,  
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.  
NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL  
AUCUNE PIÈCE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE  
TÉRIEUR. CONFIER TOUT ENTRETIEN  
À
LA PLUIE OU  
À
L’HUMIDITÉ.  
L’IN-  
DES TECHNICIENS QUALIFIÉS.  
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FIGURE 8  
Clean veneer with a damp cloth. Do not use furniture polish.  
Cuidado del acabado de madera natural.  
Entretien de la finition en bois véritable.  
Pflege der Holzappretur.  
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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY  
Polk Audio, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials 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 of the five (5) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers 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. Products must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent;  
in any case the risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If upon examination at the Factory or Polk Audio Authorized Dealer it is determined that the  
unit was defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Polk Audio or the Polk Audio Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair  
or replace 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 proce-  
dures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly attributable to defect in materials  
or workmanship, or service, repair, or modification of the Product which has not been authorized or approved by Polk Audio. This warranty shall terminate if the  
Serial number on the Product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall  
be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Polk Audio, Inc. be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use  
or inability to use the Product, even if Polk Audio, Inc. or a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by  
any other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you.  
All implied warranties on this Product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty  
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.  
This Warranty applies only to Products purchased in the United States of America, its possessions, and U.S. and NATO armed forces exchanges and audio clubs.  
The Warranty terms and conditions applicable to Products purchased in other countries are available from the Polk Audio Authorized Distributors in such countries.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
RTi100  
DRIVER COMPLEMENT:  
62"(16.5cm) driver  
1"(2.5cm) tweeter  
62"(16.5cm) subwoofer  
OVERALL FREQUENCY RESPONSE:  
25Hz-27kHz  
-3DB LIMITS:  
36Hz-26kHz  
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFICATION:  
20-250 watts/channel  
IMPEDANCE:  
Compatible with 8 Ohm Outputs  
SUBWOOFER POWER OUTPUT (DYNAMIC):  
35 watts  
SUBWOOFER POWER OUTPUT (FTC):  
80 watts  
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY:  
85Hz, 2.1k  
CROSSOVER SLOPE:  
2nd Order HP, 2nd Order LP  
ENCLOSURE TYPE:  
Driver Sealed/Subwoofer Bandpass PowerPort  
DIMENSIONS:  
4314"H x 814"W x 1138"D  
(109.9cmH x 20.9cmW x 28.9cmD)  
BASE DIMENSIONS:  
9"W x 1214"D  
(22.9cmW x 31.1cmD)  
SHIPPING WEIGHT:  
63 lbs. (29kg.) each  
t h e s p e a k e r s p e c i a l i s t s  
POLK AUDIO, INC.  
5601 METRO DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215 USA  
800.377.7655  
FAX: 410.358.2870 WWW.POLKAUDIO.COM  
RM0368-1  
 

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