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Mythos STS
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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.
Our engineers have spent many
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Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. The inte
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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. Unpacking Your Mythos STS Please In
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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. 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. Note the label
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IInstalling 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. Screw the le
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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). AB Connecting Your Loudspeakers Connecting Mytho
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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. To connect wire to the binding post [see figure above], unscrew the hex nut
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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). Setting Low-Frequency Balance When Using LFE Input In the receiver’s
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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. If you have connected the LFE
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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. 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 ou
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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 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 balance
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Setting Bass and Treble Controls on Your Receiver or Amplifier Normally 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 turn 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. The reason for this is that we
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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. If
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Specifications Mythos STS 1 1 1 Dimensions: 5 /2" W x 8 /2" D x 47 /2" H (height includes granite base & leveling feet/spikes) 1 Base Dimensions: 10 /2" W x 14" D Frequency Response: 16 Hz – 30 kHz Efficiency: 93 dB Nominal Impedance: 4 – 8 ohms 1 Driver Complement: Two 4 /2" high definition cast-magnesium basket midrange drivers. One 1" (25 mm) pure aluminum dome tweeter. One 5" x 10" long-throw racetrack subwoofer coupled to two 5" x 10" racetrack radiators. Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 20 – 250
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Limited 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 Authorized Dealer. However, this warranty
