Mythos STS Mythos STS SuperTower® Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered Subwoofer Owner's Manual Thank You Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos STS SuperTower Loudspeaker System. The Mythos STS is a unique speaker which includes a built-in powered subwoofer system with a high-power digital amplifier. This extraordinary speaker truly revolutionize the state-of-the-art in music and home theater loudspeaker technology and performance. You chose wisely.
Safety Precautions 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. CAUTION! The international symbol of a lightning bolt inside a triangle is intended to alert the user to uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the device's enclosure.
Safety Precautions Specific to Mythos STS The cautionary marking label is located on the bottom of the speaker, visible through an opening in the granite base. Power Supply 1. The fuse and power disconnect device are located on the bottom of the speaker, accessible through a hole in the granite base. 2. The disconnect device is the power cord, detachable at either the speaker or the wall. 3. The power cord must be disconnected from the speaker before servicing.
. 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. 6. GENTLY tighten each bolt with the Allen wrench. Do NOT overtighten or you may crack the granite. 7. Attach the AC cord through the hole at the bottom of the granite base. 8.
Installing Leveling Feet and Spikes We have provided leveling feet and metal spikes with your Mythos STSs; they are in the same bag as this manual. The plastic tips are for hard floor surfaces such as tile and wood while the metal spikes are for use on carpeted floors. Be careful when using spikes as they may cause damage to wooden or other floors which are susceptible to being scratched. Definitive Technology is not responsible for floor damage which may result from the use of spikes.
Positioning Mythos STS as Rear/Side Surrounds When used as rear or side surround speakers, Mythos STSs may be located on the side or behind the listeners. When used on the sides, take care never to locate the speakers forward of the listeners (figure A). When the side/rear speakers are close to the listening position, do not aim the speakers at the listeners. If positioned several feet behind the listener, experiment with speaker aiming (figure B). B <> ~ L··· . ·.. \\.... ·O ./'.... ..
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). If you experience a lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is out of phase with the other and needs to be rewired paying closer attention to connect positive to positive; negative to negative on both channels.
Connecting the Low Frequency Effects (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. When using the LFE inputs, set your receiver's or processor's Speaker Set Up (bass management) as Front =Large, Subwoofer =Yes (On).
VERY IMPORTANT: Setting Bass Management and Channel Balance Dolby Digital and DTS multi-channel systems have critical channel balance and bass management procedures which must be followed if the system is to perform properly. We have spoken with many users with system sound problems which could be clearly traced back to improper system balance and bass management set-up. Consult your receiver's or processor's manual to learn how to access your system set up menus.
red (+) tenninal of your right surround loudspeaker and the black (-) tenninal of the right surround channel of your receiver or amplifier to the black (-) tenninal 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. It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in the same way (in phase).
To prevent accidental damage to the subwoofers built into your Mythos STSs from overdriving the system, the subwoofers feature an internal overload protection circuit, which will turn the subwoofers off or down when overdriven or overheated and will then resume normal operation after a few minutes.
Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your Receiver or Amplifier Nonnally we recommend that you set the "Bass" and "Treble" controls on flat or 0 dB. This will give you the most linear and natural sound. If you want more bass, raise the subwoofer's "Level" control on your Mythos STS, keeping in mind that even a little tum of the knob can make a big difference in the sound. Also, if your amplifier or receiver has a graphic equalizer, we recommend that you leave it flat.
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties with your Mythos STS loudspeakers, try the suggestions below. If you still have problems, contact your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for assistance. 1. Make sure all your system interconnects and power cords are solidly in place. 2. Should you hear hum or noise coming from your speakers, try plugging the speakers' power cords into a different AC circuit than your amplifier. 3. The system has sophisticated internal protection circuitry.
Specifications Mythos STS Dimensions: Base Dimensions: Frequency Response: Efficiency: Nominal Impedance: Driver Complement: Rec. Assoc. Amplification: Built-In Subwoofer Power Amplifier: Fuse Size: 5l/t W x 81h" D x 47 1/t H (height incl!1des granite base & leveling feet/spikes) 101h" W x 14" D 16 Hz-3D kHz 93 dB 4-8 ohms Two 41fz" high definition cast-magnesium basket midrange drivers. One 1" (25 mm) pure aluminum dome tweeter.
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Limited USA Warranty: 5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets, 3-Years for Electronic Components Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years covering the drivers and cabinets, and three (3) years for the electronic components from the date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer.
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Thank You Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Nine Loudspeaker System. Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product. In order to ensure that you experience the finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully read this owner's manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up procedures for your Mythos Nine speakers.
Positioning the Mythos Nine ;'; ': The Mythos Nine may be used vertically as a L&R maln maID or surround speaker or oriented horizontally and used as a center channelloudspeitker. ¢ ail» D ¢ When used as a center speaker the Mythos Nine may be mounted on the wall above or below the video screen. eM 'I D @O@ .. It may be placed on a table or shelf in front of the TV. ..
7. Mark the location of pilot holes noted on the Mounting Template with a pencil; remove the template. 8. Pre-drill the pilot-hole locations for mounting screws (not included). Use screws rated to hold securely in the wall material (we recommend #10 screws). 9. It is best if at least one screw hits a wall stud. If there is no stud behind the pilot hole location, install wall anchors (not included) to secure the bracket screws. Follow the wall anchor manufacturer's directions.
Note that one of the terminals is marked with red band (+) and the other is marked with black band (-). 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 speaker wire has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency.
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M ythos GeIriM Satellite/Surround Speaker System Owner's Manual Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology Mythos Gem Satellite/Surround Speaker System. This revolutionary loudspeaker utilizes state-of-the-art components (homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil ferrofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiators, uniphase crossover networks, etc.
Connecting Your Loudspeakers It is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be connected in proper phase. Note that one terminal on each speaker (the +) is colored red and the other (the -) is colored black. Please make certain that you connect the red (+) terminal on each speaker to the red (+) terminal of its channel on your amplifier or receiver, and the black (-) terminal to the black (-) terminal.
above and an additional 1 or 2 speakers will be located on the rear wall as described above. IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: When the Mythos Gem is used as a rear or side surround speaker, the bass management of your receiver or decoder for those channels :;hould be set to "Small.
Using Mythos Gems with a Definitive Sub in Home Theater There are many different variations of the basic Dolby ProLogic and Dolby Digital AC-3 fonnats and features, as well as a multiplicity of ways in which the speakers can be hooked up to these systems. We will discuss the simplest and most effective hookups and adjustments. If you have a particular question regarding your set-up, please call us. For Dolby ProLogic Systems Follow Steps 1-9 provided earlier.
Variation on the Optional Hook-up One variation on the optional hook-up is to hook up and adjust the system as described under "Optional Hook-Up" except select "Small Left and Right Main Speakers" and a "Subwoofer" on the bass management system (along with "Small Center" and "Small Rear Surrounds"). The advantage of this over the Optional HookUp will be somewhat greater dynamic range (i.e., you can play the system louder).
When used as fronts, the speakers should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apart and kept away from the side walls and comers. A good rule of thumb is to place the speakers separated by one half the length of the wall they are positioned along, and each speaker one quarter the length of the wall behind them away from the side wall. Mounting Your Mythos Gem with the Supplied Wall-Mount Template Your Mythos Gem comes with an optional wall-bracket designed to securely mount your speaker flush to your wall.
VERY IMPORTANT: SETTING CHANNEL BALANCE AND BASS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Dolby Digital and Dolby ProLogic systems and decoders have a critical channel balancing procedure for the left and right front speakers, center channel, rears and subwoofer (if it is hooked up through the LFE or Sub Out low-level connection) which must be followed if the system is to perform properly.
Mythos Gem Specifications Dimensions: Frequency Response: Efficiency: Nominal Impedance: Driver Complement: 10.25"H x 4.25"D x 4.13"W 60Hz-30kHz 89dB Compatible with 8 ohm outputs Two 3.5" long-throw upper bass/midrange drivers with butyl rubber surrounds, one ferroftuid-dampened pure aluminum dome tweeter Polished extruded aircraft-grade aluminum Enclosure: Rec. Assoc.
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