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Thank Y ou Thank you for choosing the Definitive T echnology Mythos STS SuperT ower Loudspeaker System. The Mythos STS is a unique speaker which includes a built-in powered subwoofer system with a high-power digital amplifier .
CAUTION! To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire, do not remove the cover or back plate of this device. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Please refer all servicing to licensed service technicians. Avis: Risque de choc electricque, ne pas ouvrir.
T ools required: 4mm (or 5 / 32 ") Allen wrench (also called Hex Key driver) included in carton Parts required: Polished Granite Base, Cable Clip for AC Cord, four Allen head bolts, eights plastic washers. All required parts are included in the product carton.
4. Place another plastic washer on each bolt so the washer is against the granite. 5. Finger tighten all four bolts into the threaded holes on the bottom of the Mythos. If this has been done correctly , washers will be between the metal surface of the Mythos STS, the granite, and the heads of the bolts.
5 Positioning the Mythos Speakers in Y our Room Y our new Mythos speakers are very flexible in terms of positioning and placement options and they will produce excellent sound in almost any location. Following a few simple guidelines will, however , optimize their performance for the more critical listener .
6 Connecting Mythos STS to a T wo-Channel System Y our Mythos STSs have a set of speaker level (high level) 5-way binding posts plus an LFE input. If you are using your Mythos STS in a two channel system you only need connect to the high-level binding posts.
7 some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency . It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in the same way (in phase).
8 Connecting the Low Frequency Ef fects (LFE) Channel Connect a “Y” connector (available from your dealer) from the LFE output on your receiver or processor to feed two line level cables, connecting one to the LFE input on your left Mythos STS and the other to the LFE input on your right speaker .
9 Using Multi-Channel SACD or DVD-Audio with your Mythos STS Because of the nature of their bass management systems, a multi-channel SACD player or DVD-Audio player (or any other format that requires using 6-channel interconnects) requires the use of an LFE connection between your receiver or processor and your Mythos STS.
10 red (+) terminal of your right surround loudspeaker and the black (-) terminal of the right surround channel of your receiver or amplifier to the black (-) terminal of your right surround loudspeaker . Most speaker wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency .
11 Setting Low-Frequency Level When Using Separate LFE Input If your Mythos STS built-in subwoofers are connected with the LFE input, first set the bass volume level on your Mythos STSs to sound balanced when listening to music in stereo.
12 Audible distortion when the speakers are playing at loud levels is caused by driving (turning up) your receiver or amplifier louder than it or the speakers are capable of playing.
13 If you experience any difficulties with your Mythos STS loudspeakers, try the suggestions below . If you still have problems, contact your Definitive T echnology Authorized Dealer for assistance. 1. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place.
14 Mythos STS Dimensions: 5 1 / 2 "Wx8 1 / 2 "Dx 47 1 / 2 " H (height includes granite base & leveling feet/spikes) Base Dimensions: 10 1 / 2 "Wx 14" D Frequency Response:.
Definitive T echnology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive T echnology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship .
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