Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos STS Owner's Manual

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red(+) tenninal ofyourrightsurroundloudspeakerandtheblack(-) tenninal oftherightsurroundchannel ofyourreceiveroramplifiertotheblack(-)tenninalofyourri

Toprevent accidentaldamagetothesubwoofersbuilt into yourMythosSTSsfromoverdriving thesystem,thesubwoofersfeatureaninternaloverloadprotection circuit,w

SettingBassand Treble Controls onYour ReceiverorAmplifierNonnallywerecommendthatyousetthe"Bass"and"Treble"controlsonflator0dB.This

TroubleshootingIfyouexperienceanydifficultieswithyourMythosSTSloudspeakers,trythesuggestionsbelow.Ifyoustillhaveproblems,contactyourDefinitiveTechnolo

SpecificationsMythosSTSDimensions:BaseDimensions:FrequencyResponse:Efficiency:NominalImpedance:DriverComplement:Rec.Assoc.Amplification:Built-InSubwoo

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ThankYouThank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Nine LoudspeakerSystem. Our engineers have spentmanyyears in developing this product.

Positioning the Mythos Nine;';': 'e;;91\'"The Mythos Nine may be used vertically as aL&Rmaln or surroundspeaker or orient

SafetyPrecautionsCAUTION!Toreducetheriskofelectricshockandfire,donotremovethecoverorbackplateofthisdevice.Therearenouserserviceablepartsinside.Pleaser

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M ythosGeIriMSatellite/Surround Speaker SystemOwner'sManualCongratulationsCongratulations on your purchaseofthe DefinitiveTechnology Mythos Gem S

ConnectingYourLoudspeakersIt is critical for proper performance that both speakers (left and right) be connect-ed in proper phase. Note that one termi

above and an additional 1or2 speakers will be located on the rear wall as describedabove.IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ: When the Mythos Gem is used as a rear

UsingMythosGemswithaDefinitiveSubinHomeTheaterThere are many different variationsofthe basic Dolby ProLogic and DolbyDigital AC-3 fonnats and features

Variation ontheOptionalHook-upOne variation on the optional hook-upistohookupand adjust the systemasdescribed under "Optional Hook-Up" excep

Safety Precautions SpecifictoMythosSTSThecautionarymarkinglabelislocatedonthebottomofthespeaker,visiblethroughanopeninginthegranitebase.PowerSupply1.T

When used as fronts, the speakers should usually be placed 6 to 8 feet apartand kept away from the side walls and comers. A good ruleofthumb is to pla

VERYIMPORTANT:SETTINGCHANNELBALANCEANDBASSMANAGEMENTSYSTEMSDolbyDigitalandDolbyProLogicsystemsanddecodershaveacriticalchannelbalancingprocedureforthel

MythosGemSpecificationsDimensions:Frequency Response:Efficiency:Nominal Impedance:Driver Complement:Enclosure:Rec. Assoc. Amplification:10.25"H x

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4.Place another plastic washeroneachboltsothewasherisagainstthegranite.5.Finger tightenallfour bolts intothethreaded holesonthebottom oftheMythos.Ifth

Installing LevelingFeetandSpikesWehaveprovided levelingfeetandmetalspikeswithyourMythosSTSs;theyareinthesamebagasthismanual.Theplastictipsareforhardfl

PositioningMythosSTSasRear/Side SurroundsWhenusedasrearorsidesurroundspeakers,MythosSTSsmaybelocatedonthesideorbehindthelisteners.Whenusedonthesides,t

someindicator(suchascolor-coding,ribbingorwriting)ononeofthetwoconductorstohelpyoumaintainconsistency.Itisessentialtoconnectbothspeakerstotheamplifier

ConnectingtheLow Frequency Effects(LFE)ChannelConnect a "Y" connector (availablefromyourdealer)fromtheLFEoutputonyourreceiverorprocessortofe

VERYIMPORTANT:SettingBassManagementandChannel BalanceDolbyDigitalandDTSmulti-channelsystemshavecriticalchannelbalanceandbassmanagement procedureswhich