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Definitive Technology Mythos One User Manual
Definitive Technology Mythos One User Manual

Definitive Technology Mythos One User Manual

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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 will automatically terminate prior to
the expiration of five (5) years for the drivers and cabinets and three (3) years for the electronic
components if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other
party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be referred to as "you." Defective Products
must be shipped, together with proof of date of purchase, prepaid insured to the Authorized
Dealer from whom you purchased the Product, or to the nearest factory service center.
Product(s) must be shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the
risk of loss or damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or a
Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in
materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period, Definitive Technology or
the Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace this Product at
no additional charge, except as set forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the
property of Definitive Technology. Product(s) replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be
returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, mis-
use, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in
excess of the rated maximum of the unit, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry not directly
attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or service, or repair or modification of the
Product which has not been authorized by Definitive Technology. Definitive Technology makes
no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from dealers or outlets other than
Definitive Technology Authorized Dealers. This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed
Warranties. If this Product is defective in material or workmanship as warranted above, your
sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will Definitive
Technology be liable to you for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use
or inability to use the Product, even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technology
Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.
All implied warranties on the Product are limited to the duration of this expressed
Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty lasts, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
This product complies with the essential requirements of
EMC directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC (inclusive of
93/68/EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly.
CIAT012809
Mythos
Main or Surround
Audio/Video Magnetically Shielded Loudspeakers
Owner's Manual
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a Definitive Technology
Mythos Audio/Video Loudspeaker System. These superb
loudspeakers utilize state-of-the-art components (cast-basket
homopolymer-coned bass-midrange drivers, moving coil
ferrofluid-cooled pure aluminum dome high frequency radiators,
long excursion pressure coupled woofers, uniphase crossover
networks, etc.), a non-resonant aircraft-grade aluminum mono-
coque cabinet, low diffraction construction and complete magnetic
shielding in order to achieve the most lifelike sound possible in
your listening room for many years to come.
The Definitive Technology Mythos loudspeakers are high-
definition loudspeaker systems designed for use in audio/video
systems of the highest quality. Because of their wide range, high
power handling and natural articulate clarity, they are ideal for
use in conjunction with all surround sound decoding systems,
including Dolby Pro Logic*, Dolby Digital AC-3*, DTS*, Dolby
Digital EX*, as well as all 6.1 and 7.1 systems. In addition, the
Mythos loudspeakers are ideal for use as rear or side surround
speakers in all surround sound decoding systems or as audiophile
quality main speakers in a high quality stereo system.
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.
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Summary of Contents for Definitive Technology Mythos One

  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 “Large.” If not, set them to “Small” (if you are using the Mythos speaker as a rear or side surround speaker, set the rear or side surround bass management to “Small”). If you are using Mythos loudspeakers without a separate subwoofer, set bass man- agement to “Large”...
  • Page 3: Technical Assistance

    (supplied), 8 plastic washers (supplied) Instructions: 1. Carefully lay the Mythos 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: Surround Speakers

    In this case, also start with the subwoofer low-pass crossover at about 80 Hz and experiment. Use of Mythos One as Rear or Side Surround Speakers Mythos loudspeakers make excellent rear or side surround speakers.
  • Page 5: Speaker Break-In

    The Mythos One Home Theater Systems A complete Mythos One Home Theater System will normally combine your Mythos One front left and right loudspeakers with a Mythos Three center channel loudspeaker and rear surround speakers (which can also be Mythos One speakers or any other Definitive Surround Loudspeaker including Mythos...
  • Page 6 If you are using the Mythos as side/rear surround speakers, hook up the left surround red(+) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the red(+) terminal of your Mythos left surround speaker and the left surround black(-) terminal of your receiver or amplifier to the black(-) terminal of your Mythos left surround speaker.