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- Page 1 MX-700, MX-200, MX-125 Mk II, MX-105 Mk II, MX-70B VX-100, V-125, V-75 Mk II, VX-7 Mk II Miller & Kreisel Sound Corporation 10391 Jefferson Boulevard Culver City, CA 90232 USA (310) 204-2854 FAX (310) 202-8782 http:\\www.mksound.com © 1998 Miller & Kreisel Sound Corp.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
powered subwoofers page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................3 INTRODUCTION..................4 WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER..........4 SUBWOOFER HOOK-UP................5 ......6 WIRING WITH THE RCA JACK INPUTS......................7 USING SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS ............9 SATELLITE SPEAKER WIRING OPTIONS .....9 USING THE M&K HP-80 OR VF-80 ELECTRONIC HIGH-PASS FILTERS ................9 PLUGGING IN THE SUBWOOFER SATELLITE/SUBWOOFER PHASING TEST..........10... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
powered subwoofers page 3 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- CAUTION: within an equilateral triangle, is intended lateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of important oper- to alert the user of the presence of TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC ating and maintenance (servicing) in-... -
Page 4: Introduction
For the best performance, we recommend that your subwoofer be placed against a wall, preferably in a corner. The MX-700 and VX-100 are specially designed to facilitate placement as close to the wall as possible, and will usually sound best in a corner. -
Page 5: Subwoofer Hook-Up
Subwoofer. This makes your M&K Subwoofer truly non-directional. Except for the MX-700, VX-100, and V-125, M&K Subwoofers are not magnetically shielded. Leave 2 - 3 feet of clearance around any television set. Shielding avoids magnetization of the shadow mask of the television's picture tube, which will distort the television's picture. -
Page 6: Wiring With The Rca Jack Inputs
powered subwoofers page 6 WIRING WITH THE RCA JACK INPUTS The "INPUT" RCA jacks on the back panel of your Subwoofer allow you to directly connect the Subwoofer to preamp-level components such as surround sound processors, preamplifiers, integrated amps and receivers with preamp outputs, Electronic High-Pass filters, crossovers, etc. This will give you better bass quality than using the speaker inputs, because it bypasses your amp or receiver's amplifier stage. -
Page 7: Using Speaker Wire Connections
(If you are using two Subwoofers, connect one channel only to each Subwoofer). NOTE: You cannot connect the MX-700, MX-200, MX-125 Mk II, or MX-105 Mk II using speaker wires. If you are connecting one of these to an amplifier or receiver without RCA outputs, please contact your dealer or the M&K factory. - Page 8 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER This option is not available with the MX-700, MX-200, MX-125 II, VX-100, and MX-105 II ATTENTION: CAUTION: DEBRANCHER AVANT DE DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD REMPLACER LE FUSIBLE.
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Page 9: Satellite Speaker Wiring Options
powered subwoofers page 9 SATELLITE SPEAKER WIRING OPTIONS If you use speaker wires to connect the subwoofer, you have two options for the Satellite speakers. 1. Connect both the Satellite speakers and the subwoofer direct to your amp or receiver, with one set of wires running to the Satellites and another set to the Subwoofer. -
Page 10: Satellite/Subwoofer Phasing Test
Minimum of 200 watts: V-100, V-75 Mk II, VX-7 Mk II Minimum of 300 watts: MX-105 Mk II, MX-125 Mk II, MX-70B, V-125 Do not use a switched outlet with the MX-700 and MX-200. Now, play some music through your system to make sure that the Satellite speakers are working properly. -
Page 11: Use Of The "Low Pass Filter" Control
7. USE OF THE "BYPASS" SWITCH (MX-700, MX-200, MX-125 Mk II, MX-105 Mk II, VX-100, V-125) If you have a THX, Dolby Digital, or DTS component with a built-in Low-Pass filter as part of its subwoofer output, or if you are using a separate Electronic Crossover, set the “VARIABLE”... -
Page 12: Home Theatre Usage
Subwoofer, and a significant amount of the bass in the material you are listening to will be lost. 10. SPECIAL INSTALLATION NOTES MX-700, MX-200, MX-125 Mk II, MX-105 Mk II, VX-100: An enclosed hardware kit contains four black metal spikes, threaded at one end and tapering to a sharp point at the other. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
The cabinet's 17" width allows the MX-700 to be rack mounted for professional applications or installations where space is at a premium. If you want to do this, contact M&K for a rack-mounting kit. - Page 14 powered subwoofers page 14 If the red LED is lit, try this test: Turn the "BASS LEVEL" control to "MIN". Plug a standard RCA cable into the "FROM PREAMP" jacks. Lightly touch the plug at the free end of the cable, while slowly turning the "BASS LEVEL"...
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Page 15: Replacement Fuse Values
110 v 220 v MX-2000 6 amp 3 amp MX-300 6 amp 3 amp MX-200 4 amp 2 amp MX-700 5 amp 2.5 amp MX-145 2.5 amp 1.25 amp MX-125 Mk II 4 amp 2 amp MX-100 4 amp 2 amp MX-105 / Mk II 2.5 amp... -
Page 16: If You Need Service
powered subwoofers page 16 12. IF YOU NEED SERVICE Contact your dealer or M&K. Please have the unit's model and serial numbers (found on the back of the cabinet), date of purchase, the name of your dealer, and a complete description of the problem. You can call M&K between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, at (310) 204- 2854. -
Page 17: M&K 5.1 Channel & Pro-Logic System Setup Guide
powered subwoofers page 17 13. M&K 5.1 MULTICHANNEL & PRO-LOGIC SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE The 5 Most Important Items In System Setup: Find the best location for the subwoofer for maximum output and flattest response (usually the corner closest to the listening position) Aim the front speakers (and the surrounds, if possible) vertically for the flattest response and best imaging Set all speakers to the Small setting... - Page 18 powered subwoofers page 18 Another option for multiple subwoofers is to place them in different locations. This is appropriate when you have limited choices in locating the subwoofer and none of the available locations work well. Try to place multiple subwoofers at equal distances from the listening position to avoid phase cancellation.
- Page 19 powered subwoofers page 19 only THX components have these filters), they should be turned on or set to THX (if you have a choice, use the frequency closest to 80 Hz. The surround channels in a Pro-Logic only system do not have switchable filters. Set the center channel to Normal, unless you have a THX controller.