MK Sound MX350 MKII Operation Manual page 16

A. High-Pass Filters: All Dolby Digital processor/receivers have built-in high-pass filters for
the Left, Center, Right, Left Surround, and Right Surround channels. When using MK Sound
speaker systems, turn these filters ON by using the SMALL setting. If you have a THX
component, use the THX setting. See the owner's manual of the processor/receiver for
instructions.
B. Bass Management: If the processor/receiver has a setting to turn the Subwoofer off or
on, make sure that it is set to SUBWOOFER YES or ON.
C. Dialog Normalization: If your component has this function, turn it off to avoid any possible
effect on sound quality.
D. THX Dolby Digital units have an adjustable limiter for the subwoofer feed, called "Bass
Peak Level Management". Turn it off, or set it for the highest possible level. M&K subwoofers do
not need this limiter.
8. If you have a Pro-Logic only processor/receiver, follow these instructions.
A. If the component has high-pass filters for the Left, Center, and Right channels (usually
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 100 Hz - 120 Hz for Xenon Series speakers). The surround
channels in a Pro-Logic only system do not have switchable filters.
B. Set the center channel to Normal, unless you have a THX controller. With a THX
controller, set the center channel to the THX setting.
C. Turn off all limiters and compressors, auto azimuth controls, auto balance controls, etc.
D. If the processor/receiver has an input level control, calibrate it per the manufacturer's
instructions.
E. If the component has a digital input, and you are using a source component with a digital
output, always use the digital input, not the analog input.
9. Channel Calibration
Take the measurement at the listening position to establish the reference level. Set all channels
to exactly the same level (usually 75 dB for home theater systems.)
Use a Sound Level Meter. (A good quality, inexpensive analog meter – model # 33-4050 - is
available from Radio Shack stores or on their website,
the speaker being measured. Set all channels to the same level, using your receiver or
processor's internal test signal. Set the meter to "C" weighting and "Slow" response. Set the
levels to 75 dB if you have a THX processor or receiver or are using the Video Essentials disc as
a source for setting levels. (Note: some people prefer to set their subwoofers to 80 dB or even 85
dB with the satellites at 75 dB – this is a personal preference.)
www.RadioShack.com.
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