Polk Audio RC60i Owner's Manual

® RC60i RC80i RC55i RC65i RC85i Owner’s Manual High Performance In-Wall Speakers

edges of the tweeter carefully between the thumbs and forefingers of both hands, rock the tweeter slightly to aim it [figure 4]. RC60i, RC80i models: Grasping the round tweeter with the tips of the fingers of one hand, pivot the tweeter toward the direction you desire [figure 5]. Do not “turn” the tweeter like a door knob. Note: RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers are not magnetically shielded and should not be placed closer than 1’ (30cm) from a television or video monitor. If you experience discoloration or distortion, immediately move the speakers away from your TV. Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www.polkaudio.com 2 For Customer Ser vice, call 800-377-7655. PLACEMENT OPTIONS Polk Audio RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers give you nearly endless placement options. But remember that placement choice for your in-wall speakers bears careful consideration, as installation requires that you cut a hole in your wall! Fill a room with sound by installing in-wall speakers in nearly any wall or ceiling location [figure 1]. Polk RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers have a wide dispersion pattern and aimable tweeters that allow you to focus their sound. ADJUSTING THE TWEETER Aiming the tweeter toward your listening position improves imaging and detail. When using RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers as front/main home theater speakers [figure 2], aim the tweeter toward your listening posi- tion. For rear/surround speakers installed in walls or ceilings [figure 3], aim the tweeter toward the nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling) for a more diffuse sound field (if you so desire; for more direct sound, aim the tweeters at your listening position). FIGURE 1 RC Series audio and A/V placement options, in wall or ceiling. Opciones de ubicación al ras de la pared o del cielorraso para equipo audiovisual y de audio de la Serie RC. Recommended measurements for HT front stage placement. Platzierungsmöglichkeiten für RC-Systeme in Wand oder Zimmerdecke (Audio und kombiniertes Audio/Video) FIGURE 2 Recommended measurements for HT front stage placement. Medidas recomendadas para la ubicación en el escenario del cine en casa. Mesures recommandées pour l'installation des haut-parleurs avant. Empfohlene Abmessungen für die Platzierung in Heimtheatern (Frontbeschallung). FIGURE 3 Examples of in-wall and in-ceiling placement. When used as rear/surrounds, aim tweeter toward the nearest reflecting surface (an adjacent wall or ceiling) for a more diffuse sound field. Ejemplos de ubicación al ras de la pared o del cielorraso. Cuando se use como altavoz posterior o surround, oriente el tweeter hacia la superficie reflectora más cercana (pared o cielorraso adyacente) para producir un campo de sonido más difuso. Exemples d'installations au mur et au plafond. Pour usage arrière-ambiophonique, dirigez les tweeters vers la surface réfléchissante la plus proche (mur ou plafond) si vous désirez une image sonore plus diffuse. Beispiele zur Platzierung in Wand und Zimmerdecke. Bei Verwendung als Hintergrund-/Surround-System sollten die Hochtonlautsprecher zur besseren Zerstreuung des Schallfelds in Richtung der nächstliegenden reflektierenden Flächen positioniert werden (Wand oder Zimmerdecke). FIGURE 5 RC60i, RC80i models: Grasping the round tweeter with the tips of the fingers of one hand, pivot the tweeter in the direction you desire. Do not turn tweeter like a door knob. Modelos RC60i, RC80i: Sujete el tweeter redondo con las puntas de los dedos de una mano y luego oriéntelo en la dirección deseada. No haga girar el tweeter como si fuera el pomo de una puerta. RC60i et RC80i : Pour orienter le tweeter,tenez-le du bout des doigts et faites-le pivoter dans la direction désirée. Ne le tournez jamais comme une poignée de porte. Modelle RC60i, RC80i: Halten Sie den runden Hochtonlautsprecher mit den Fingerspitzen einer Hand, während Sie ihn in die gewünschte Richtung drehen. Der Hochtonlautsprecher darf nicht wie ein Türknauf gedreht werden. FIGURE 4 RC55i, RC65i, RC85i models: Holding the edges of the oblong tweeter carefully between the thumbs and forefingers of both hands, rock the tweeter slightly to aim it. Modelos RC55i, RC65i, RC85i: Sujete cuidadosamente los bor- des del tweeter oblongo entre sus pulgares e índices y, con un movimiento de vaivén, oriente cuidadosamente el tweeter. RC55i, RC65i et RC85i : Pour orienter le tweeter, tenez son rebord avec le pouce et l'index des deux mains et basculez-le délicatement. Modelle RC55i, RC65i, RC85I: Halten Sie die Kanten der rechteckigen Hochtonlautsprecher vorsichtig zwischen Daumen und Zeigefinger. Rücken Sie den Lautsprecher leicht hin und her, um ihn entsprechend auszurichten.

PREPARING TO PAINT: 1. Separate the parts of the speaker. If the speaker is not yet installed, the grille can be removed simply by pushing the clamp screws forward to push the grille off the speaker from the inside. If the speaker is already in the wall, carefully hook the grille with a bent paper clip and pull it gently away from the frame [figure 6]. 2. When painting the frame of the speaker, use the supplied paint masks to carefully mask off the front of the speakers to pro- tect the drivers and baffles while painting. You can do this while the speaker is already installed in the wall (if, for instance, you’re repainting the room). If you do not have the paint masks, carefully mask the speaker components using paper and masking tape. PAINTING THE FRAME: 1. Apply paint to exposed (unmasked parts). Use two or more thin coats. Spray painting is recommended [figure 7]. 2. When the paint is completely dry, remove the masking material. PAINTING THE GRILLE: 1. The grille of the RCi Series speaker fea- tures an even, protective powder coating. This powder coating is an ideal primer. 2. Grilles must be spray painted. Do not use a brush and paint. Thick, brushed paint may clog the grille holes. 3. RC55i, RC65i, RC85i models: Before spray painting the grille, carefully remove the grille’s fabric scrim by peeling it away from the inside of the grille [figure 8]. Place this on a clean, flat surface where it will not get wrinkled. Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www.polkaudio.com FIGURE 6 Use a paperclip to remove grille. Use un sujetapapeles para quitar la rejilla. Utilisez un trombone pour retirer la grille. Entfernen Sie den Gitteraufsatz mit einer Büroklammer. FIGURE 7 Mask the drivers and baffles, then spray paint in thin coats. Enmascare los excitadores y los bafles, luego aplique manos delgadas de pintura aerosol. Masquez les haut-parleurs et les écrans acoustiques puis vaporisez la peinture en couches minces Decken Sie die Treiber und Resonanzwände ab. Spritzen Sie dann den Lack in dünnen Schichten auf. FIGURE 8 Peel away fabric grille scrim before painting grille. Retire la gasa difusora de la rejilla antes de pintar la rejilla. Avant de peinturer la grille, détachez et enlevez le tissu. Ziehen Sie den Stofffilter vom Schutzgitter, bevor Sie das Schutzgitter streichen. FIGURE 9 Paint the grille. Use thin coats of spray paint. Do not block grille holes with paint. Pinte la rejilla. Aplique manos delgadas de pintura aerosol. No bloquee con pintura los agujeros de la rejilla. Peinturez la grille. Appliquez des couches minces de peinture aérosol. N'obstruez pas les trous de la grille de peinture. Streichen Sie den Gitteraufsatz. Verwenden Sie dazu dünne Spritzlackschichten. Die Öffnungen des Gitteraufsatzes dürfen nicht mit Farbe bzw. Lack blockiert werden. PAINTING YOUR RCi SERIES IN-WALL LOUDSPEAKERS You will need: • Paint of your choice (to make the job easi- er, we recommend spray painting the grille) • A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing the paintable grille, corkscrew can also be used to open the wine when you relax with your newly painted RCi speakers)) • Masking tape • Paint mask (to cover unpaintable parts, supplied!) 4. After removing the grille by carefully hook- ing it with a bent paper clip and pulling it gently away from the frame, spray on two thin coats of finish color. If you’re using a compressor and spray gun, use the finest, most diffuse setting. Be careful not to fill the holes in the grille with paint [figure 9]. 5. When the paint is completely dry, carefully reinstall the grille by fitting it into its recess so that it is just resting on the frame. Starting with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily bent out of shape by rough handling. You will feel a positive “snap” when it is fully in place. 6. RC55i, RC65i, RC85i models: When the grille is dry, carefully press the fabric scrim back into place on the inside of the grille. The special fabric scrim hides the speaker’s drivers from view, and will not interfere with the sound.

For Customer Ser vice, call 800-377-7655. INSTALLATION Out of the box and into the wall, that’s how easy it is to install Polk RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers. If you intend to do the installation yourself we recommend that you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools. You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers. Install speaker wires before installing speak- ers. Wire meeting appropriate building and fire codes must be used. Use at least 18 gauge wire or heavier for the utmost in sound quality. Wiring is best performed by an expe- rienced professional. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a profes- sional installer. YOU WILL NEED: • Pencil for marking the location of installation • Keyhole saw, utility knife or material- appropriate incising implement for cutting drywall or other wall material • Level • Screwdriver, preferably powered, with Phillips head bit • Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut) FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS: • Make sure the material into which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for the weight of your model). • Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring or plumb- ing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker in your chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs, cor- ners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/win- dow frames. Your cutout must be at least 1" (25mm) from adjoining walls or ceiling, internal studs or plumbing. • Using the template, trace the installation location with a pencil. You can do this by holding the template in your preferred location and tracing around it (rectangle) or within the template pop-out area (round). Use a level to make certain the template is straight and plumb. This is the exact cutout size [figures 10a & 10b]. • Carefully cut the hole with the appropriate cutting tool for your wall or ceiling material. Start the hole by drilling a hole on the inside of the tracing (with the drill bit touching the line). Use this hole to insert the saw or knife and begin cutting [figure 11]. • Once you have cut the hole, fish your previ- ously positioned wiring out of the hole and connect the speaker. Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver. Strip 2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the con- ductors into a single unfrayed strand (so you have two 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 termi- nal (-) of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal (-) on your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such as color-cod- ing, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consisten- cy [figure 12]. FIGURE 10b Rectangular Template: Trace around the template. Plantilla rectangular: Marque alrededor de la plantilla. Gabarit rectangulaire: Tracez autour du gabarit. Rechteckige Vorlage: Umranden Sie den äußeren Rand der Vorlage mit einem TEMPLATE FIGURE 10a Round Template: Trace within the pop-out area. Plantilla redonda: Marque dentro del área que se va a desechar. Gabarit rond: Tracez à l'intérieur du gabarit. Runde Vorlage: Umranden Sie den inneren, gestanzten Teil der Vorlage. POP-OUT AREA TEMPLATE FIGURE 11 Cut the hole with the appropriate tool. Haga el corte con la herramienta apropiada. Taillez l'ouverture avec l'outil approprié Schneiden Sie die Öffnung mit dem entsprechenden Werkzeug aus. FIGURE 12 Hook up the speaker wires. Conecte los cables de los altavoces. Branchez les fils de haut-parleur. Schließen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel an. + _ + _ + _ + _ LEFT AMP RIGHT

Get more information and exclusive accessories, visit www.polkaudio.com • To install the speaker, first carefully remove the grille using a straightened paperclip or other pointed metal tool. Insert the point into one of the grille perforations near a corner and lift the grille free. Never use a knife or screwdriver to pry between the grille and the speaker frame. This will damage your speaker. • Loosen the rotating wall clamps by unscrewing them. Make sure that the rotating wall clamps are flipped inwards so that your speaker fits into your cutout without nicking your wall. Then place the speaker carefully into the cutout [figure 13]. If you have a level, use it to help you correctly align the speaker. Tighten the wall clamp screws with a screwdriver. This will rotate the wall clamps and secure the speaker to the wall. Hint—on the RC55i, RC65i and RC85i models, tighten the center screws before tightening the corners for the most flush fit to your wall. Do not over- tighten the wall clamp screws [figure 14]. • Carefully reinstall the grille by fitting it into its recess so that it is just resting on the frame. Starting with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily bent out of shape by rough handling. You will feel a positive “snap” when it is fully in place. (Where’s the corkscrew?) SAFETY FIRST When installing your RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers, be aware of the weight of your particular model (see specification page for the weight of your model) and the sturdiness of the material into which you are installing the speaker. Also be aware of any concealed studs, electrical wiring or plumbing in the wall or ceiling into which you are installing the speakers. If you are not sure of a safe way to install these speakers, consult a professional installer, your authorized Polk Audio dealer, or a building contractor. If you plan to install your RCi Series speakers where water will directly contact them, it is advisable to use a silicone sealant or caulk between the frame of the speaker and the wall surface. This seal should prevent water from getting behind the loudspeaker and possibly damaging the wall surface. Do not position the speaker where water can pool on the surface of the woofer cone or tweeter dome, as this will great decrease the speaker’s useful life (and everything will sound—glub! glub!—like it’s coming from under water!). FIGURE 14 Tighten retaining wall clamps to engage wall. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver or a powered screwdriver. Apriete las prensas de retención de la pared para enganchar el altavoz a la pared. Use un destornillador Phillips No. 2 o un destornillador eléctrico. Reserrez les attaches murales pour fixer solidement l'unité au mur. Utilisez un tournevis ou une perceuse à tête Phillips no 2. Ziehen Sie die Wandklemmen fest, um das System an der Wand zu befestigen. Verwenden Sie dazu einen Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher (Nr. 2) oder einen Schraubendreher mit Motorantrieb. FIGURE 13 Place the speaker carefully into the cutout. Coloque cuidadosamente el altavoz en el agujero. Placez délicatement le haut-parleur dans l'ouverture. Platzieren Sie die Lautsprecher vorsichtig in der ausgeschnittenen Öffnung.

SPECIFICATIONS RC55i RC65i RC85i Frequency Response 67Hz-20Khz 32Hz-20Khz 30Hz-20Khz Recommended Power 20-100wrms 20-100wrms 20-100wrms Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm amplifiers Compatible with 8 Ohm amplifiers Compatible with 8 Ohm amplifiers Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) 89db 89db 90db Drive Unit Complement Mid-Bass 1–54" (13.3cm) mineral 1–62" (16.5cm) mineral 1–8" (20cm) mineral filled polypropylene cone, filled polypropylene cone, filled polypropylene cone, rubber suspension rubber suspension rubber suspension Tweeter w" (1.9cm) soft dome w" (1.9cm) soft dome 1" (2.5cm) soft dome in swivel mount in swivel mount in swivel mount Cutout Dimensions 6x" x 9s" (15.7cm x 24.4cm) 7c" x 10w" (18.6cm x 27.3cm) 8n" x 12w" (22.1cm x 32.4cm) 15.72cm x 24.45cm 18.57cm x 27.31cm 22.07cm x 32.39cm Depth with 2" drywall 2x" (5.56cm) 2v" (6.19cm) 2d" (7.30cm) Shipping Weight Pair 72 LBS- 3.4 Kg 8 LBS- 3.63 Kg 112 LBS- 5.22 Kg RC60i RC80i Frequency Response 40Hz-20Khz 35Hz-20Khz Recommended Power 20-100wrms 20-100wrms Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm amplifiers Compatible with 8 Ohm amplifiers Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) 89db 90db Drive Unit Complement Mid-Bass 1–62" (16.5cm) mineral 1–8" (20cm) mineral filled polypropylene cone, filled polypropylene cone, rubber suspension rubber suspension Tweeter w" (1.9cm) soft dome 1" (25mm) soft dome in ball and socket in ball and socket Cutout Dimensions 7b" (19.21cm) diameter 9a" (23.81cm) diameter Depth with 2" drywall 2a" (6.03cm) 34" (8.26cm) Shipping Weight Pair 52 LBS- 2.5 Kg 92 LBS- 4.31 Kg

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installing the RC65i. 1) Determine speaker location. Be sure that it does not interfere with studs/joists. 2) Hold or tape the template to the mounting location. Be sure the template is level. 3) Trace along the outside of the template. 4) Carefully cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than the shape you traced. 5) Remove the speaker grilles. 6) Attach ttie speaker wires to the spring clips on the back of the speaker. Use REO'for the positive (+) wire and BLACK for the negative (-) wire. 7) Loosen the six screws until the wall clamps swing freely. 8) Rotate the six mounting clamps inward and insert the speakers into the wall opening. 9) Level the speakers and tighten the six screws until snug. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 10) Reinstall grilles. Refer to owner's manual for further installation instructions.

Products purchased after September 9, 2009) • Polk Audio warrants to the original retail purchaser that Polk Audio branded in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, including passive CSW series subwoofers (collectively "product"), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, under normal use and conditions. • Should this product prove to be defective in material or workmanship, Polk will, at its option: repair the product, or (b) replace the product. • If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, or replaced with an identical model, Polk may, at its sole and absolute discretion, replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. • To obtain warranty service, you may refer to the instructions in your owner's manual or visit the Polk Audio website at www.polkaudio.com. You may also contact Polk Audio Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655 for instructions on where to send the product. Lifetime Warranty for Polk Audio-Branded In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers (For Products purchased after September 9, 2009) Polk Audio, Inc., ("Polk") warrants to the original retail purchaser that Polk Audio branded in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, including passive CSW series subwoofers (collectively "product"), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the product, under normal use and conditions. Should this product prove to be defective in material or workmanship, Polk will, at its option, (a) repair the product, or (b) replace the product. If the product model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, or replaced with an identical model, Polk may, at its sole and absolute option, replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. To obtain warranty service, you may refer to the instructions in your owner's manual or visit the Polk Audio website at www.polkaudio.com. You may also contact Polk Audio Customer Service at 1-800-377-7655 for instructions on where to send the product. You will be required to provide an original receipt or bill of sale, identifying you as the original purchaser and identifying the purchase made through an authorized Polk retailer. You will need to ship the product, prepaid and insured, together with the proof of purchase to Polk Audio, Inc. 1 Viper Way, Vista, CA 92081. Risk of loss or damage in transit shall be borne by the purchaser. Freight collect shipments will be refused. This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any product that has been modified or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the product caused by installation or removal of the product. If modification(s) to a mounting surface are made to product(s) that have been substituted under warranty, Polk assumes no responsibility or liability for any modification made to the mounting surface or otherwise. This limited warranty is void if the product has an altered or missing serial number, or if the product was purchased from someone other than an authorized dealer. This limited warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, neglect, improper service or other causes not arising out of defects in material or construction. Product(s) which are found to be damaged by abuse resulting in thermally damaged voice coils are not covered by this warranty but may be replaced at the sole and absolute discretion of Polk. This warranty terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the product to another party. This limited warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, paint damage, damage to other components, parts or premises, or any consequential damages which may result for any reason. This limited warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and/or reinstallation of the product. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND POLK NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON

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