Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos STS Owner's Manual
Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos STS Owner's Manual

Definitive Technology Mythos Mythos STS Owner's Manual

Loudspeaker with built-in powered subwoofer
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Mythos STS SuperTower
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 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 STS speakers.
Mythos STS
®
Loudspeaker with Built-In Powered Subwoofer
Owner's Manual
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  • Page 1 Mythos STS SuperTower 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.
  • 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 STS 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 Carefully return the speaker to the upright position and adjust the feet to level the speaker. Installing Cable Clip for AC Cord The cable clip supplied in the accessories bag holds the power cable in place to prevent accidental disconnection of the cable from the inlet socket.
  • Page 5 Then, with the help of another person, lift the speaker upright and lower it to the desired location; push down on the top of the speaker to force the spikes through the carpet and make contact with the floor beneath.
  • Page 6: Connecting Your Loudspeakers

    Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is marked with red band (+) and the other is marked with black band (-).
  • Page 7 (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.
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 (+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red (+) terminal of your left surround speaker and the left surround black (-) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) terminal of your left surround speaker.
  • Page 10: Powering The Active Subwoofer

    Please note that if you hear a pop from the speaker when the amp powers up, this is normal. The LED on the back panel will light up when a signal is sensed and the amplifier turns on.
  • Page 11 (or Channel Balance) menu to set the subwoofer level to at least equal volume with the other speakers in the system. If you want more bass output on movies, you are better off raising the .1 channel subwoofer level in the Speaker Level menu than turning up the subwoofer volume control on the speakers.
  • Page 12 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”...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    4. Check to be sure that your power cord has not been damaged. 5. Check that no foreign objects or liquid has entered the speaker cabinet. 6. If you cannot get the subwoofer driver 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 assistance.
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications Mythos STS Dimensions: Base Dimensions: Frequency Response: Efficiency: Nominal Impedance: Driver Complement: Rec. Assoc. Amplification: Built-In Subwoofer Power Amplifier: Fuse Size: Visit us at www.definitivetech.com. " W x 8 " D x 47 " H (height includes granite base & leveling feet/spikes) "...
  • Page 15: 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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