Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos ST Owner's Manual

Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos ST Owner's Manual

Loudspeaker with built-in powered subwoofer

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Mythos ST SuperTower
Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive
Technology Mythos ST SuperTower Loudspeaker System.
The Mythos ST are very unique speakers which include
a built-in powered subwoofer system complete with a
high-power digital amplifier. These extraordinary speakers
truly revolutionize the state-of-the-art in music and home
theater loudspeakers.
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 ST speakers.
Mythos ST
®
Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered Subwoofer
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Mythos ST Mythos ST SuperTower Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive Technology Mythos ST SuperTower Loudspeaker System. The Mythos ST are very unique speakers which include a built-in powered subwoofer system complete with a high-power digital amplifier. These extraordinary speakers truly revolutionize the state-of-the-art in music and home theater loudspeakers.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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”...
  • Page 3: Base Installation Instructions

    Instructions: 1. Carefully lay the Mythos ST on its side. Lift the base of the speaker about six inches and support it with a soft padded object, such as a pillow. Do NOT support the speaker with a hard object, as you might dent or scratch the aluminum finish.
  • Page 4 TV with excellent results or may be separated by a greater distance than the width of the TV. As with any speaker, a greater separation (5 to 7 feet or more) will normally result in a bigger soundstage and this is recommended from...
  • Page 5: Speaker Break-In

    Your Mythos STs have a set of speaker level (high level) 5-way binding posts and in addition, each speaker has an LFE input. This input can be used with Dolby Digital* and DTS* 5.1 (6.1, 7.1) decoders to separately feed the discrete “Low Frequency Effects”...
  • Page 6 With Dolby Digital or DTS, you have the option to use the low level LFE input in addition to the speaker wires. To do this, simply use a “Y” connector (available from your dealer) out of the LFE output on your receiver or processor to feed two line level cables, connecting one to the LFE input on your left Mythos ST and the other to the LFE input on your right speaker.
  • Page 7 The Mythos ST has a special circuit which automatically turns the powered subwoofer section on when a signal is fed to the loudspeaker and does not require an on-off switch.
  • Page 8: Level Control

    Setting Your Speakers’ Low-Frequency Level Control Your Mythos STs have a level control which allows you to perfectly tune the output level of the powered low frequency subwoofer section to match your room as well as to fulfill your own personal listening preferences. Please note that there are no controls to vary the crossover points or phase because these have been factory calibrated and set to provide perfect blending (a major performance benefit of this innovative product).
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Normally the level control of the left speaker will be set the same as the level control of the right speaker. However, these controls can also be set differently on...
  • Page 10: Technical Assistance

    5. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the cabinet. 6. If you cannot get the subwoofer driver on the side of the speaker to turn on or if no sound comes out and you are sure the system is set up properly, please bring the loudspeaker to your Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer for...
  • Page 11: 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.

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