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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose 1. Read these instructions. this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed 2. Keep these instructions. to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 3.
  • Page 3 21. The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Carpet Spikes ....................................6 Connections ....................................7-11 Subwoofer Tuning ....................................11 Subwoofer Adjustment ..................................12 Remote control ....................................13 Fine Tuning .....................................14 LED Indicators ....................................15 Troubleshooting ....................................17 Service ......................................18 Technical Assistance ..................................18 Warranty ......................................19 Specifications ....................................20-21 Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...

  • Page 5: Performance Benchmarks Of The Mythos St-L

    PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS OF THE MYTHOS ST-L Mythos ST-L represents a major redesign of this consummate Definitive Technology floor standing loudspeaker. Like the original Mythos ST, Mythos ST-L features a built-in powered subwoofer in an elegant extruded aluminum enclosure. But the ST-L is more than a refinement of the previous model.

  • Page 6: Unpacking And Inspecting Your Mythos St-L

    WHAT’S IN YOUR MYTHOS ST-L CARTON Inside each Mythos ST-L loudspeaker carton you should find: POWER MUTE One Mythos ST-L Super Tower with attached AC power cord LEFT BASS RIGHT BASS Literature Packet (Letter and Owner’s Manual) LOW LEVEL...

  • Page 7: Locating Your Mythos St-L Super Towers

    LOCATING YOUR MYTHOS ST-L SUPER TOWERS The following guidelines are for a 2-Channel setup, a classic configuration that optimizes the Mythos ST-L’s performance for the most critical listener. Please remember that no two rooms and listening set-ups are the same, so don’t be afraid to experiment with your speakers.

  • Page 8: 5.1 Home Theater Configuration

    If a full Mythos ST-L Home Theater loudspeaker setup isn’t in the budget right now, Definitive Technology also offers a complete line of center channel and surround loudspeakers, any of which will blend with your Mythos ST-L front stage.

  • Page 9: Adjustable Gliders

    ADJUSTABLE GLIDERS KNURLED Mythos ST-L feet can be leveled and stabilized using either the rubber-tipped KNOB glides, which are already installed on the knurled thumb screws or with floor spikes, which are included in the accessory box. The knurled knobs that protrude above the base are threaded, so you can level your speakers while they stand upright.

  • Page 10: Connections

    HIGH LEVEL CONNECTIONS THE 5-WAY BINDING POST Mythos ST-L Super Towers have gold-plated 5-way binding posts, which are the audiophile standard. They give you tremendous hookup flexibility when it comes to the type of connector you want to use, including spade and pin connectors, single and dual banana plugs and, of course, bare wire.
  • Page 11 RIGHT CHANNEL signal paths, improving their damping factor and reproducing recorded mate- rial with greater clarity, depth and detail. Each Mythos ST-L Super Tower has a set of Bi-wire (high level) 5-way binding posts, and an LFE input. Simply run separate speaker wires to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier.
  • Page 12 REMOVE frequency amplifier outputs (midrange/subwoofer) to the lower set of terminals. Maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, – to –) in all connections. LEFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL MID/LOW FREQ. AMPLIFIER Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...
  • Page 13 LFE input on your left Mythos ST-L and the other to the LFE input on your right speaker. Set “Speaker Set Up” or “Bass Management” of the multi-channel receiver/processor to Front L&R = LARGE and Subwoofer = YES.

  • Page 14: Subwoofer Tuning

    (or any other format that requires using 6- channel or more interconnects) requires the use of an LFE connection between your receiver or processor and your Mythos ST-L Loudspeakers. This will simply give you more control over your bass. If you are using one of these players, or have a multi-channel home theater system, use the connection method outlined in the “Using the LFE Input”...

  • Page 15: Subwoofer Adjustment

    SUBWOOFER ADJUSTMENT Select “Left” on the slide switch on the input panel of the Left unit (as you face the SUB LEVEL speaker) and “Right” on the right speaker. Set the “Subwoofer Gain” on each speaker’s input plate to 0dB (the correct setting for most systems and rooms).

  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Note: If the line of sight from your listening position to the IR receiver on the loudspeaker is obstructed, the remote will not work. Connect an IR remote repeater (optional, available from most audio/video specialty dealers) to the IR remote jack on the back of the loudspeaker. Labeled "IR IN." Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...

  • Page 17: Fine Tuning

    FINE TUNING ADVANTAGES OF TUNING FROM THE LISTENING POSITION Subwoofer levels can be set for each channel independently to compensate for room acoustics or placement anomalies. For example, if one speaker is placed closer to a wall or corner than the other, it will probably have greater bass output due to boundary reinforcement. Realizing consistent bass output between two speakers in a stereo pair makes an enormous difference in timbre and imaging accuracy.

  • Page 18: Led Indicators

    Sub Level +/- – Indicated by +/ 7 white LEDs on front panel. Subwoofer Gain – 10, 0, +10 indicated by 3 blue LEDs Amplifier Power On/Off Indicated by red LED Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...
  • Page 19 SPEAKER BREAK-IN PERIOD Your Mythos ST-L Super Towers should sound good right out of the box; in fact, there is no specific speaker break-in period. The best recommendation we can make is to play your speakers. We have found that after around 40-60 hours (or more) of normal playing, the suspensions work in, and this results in fuller bass, a more open “blossoming”...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    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, but please call first.

  • Page 21: Service

    SERVICE Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer. If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us first, describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    This warranty does not cover labor costs or damage to the Product caused by installation or removal of the Product. Definitive Technology makes no warranty with respect to its products purchased from dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Specifications – Mythos ST-L Tweeter 1" magnesium/aluminum alloy tweeter Midrange Two 5 1/4" 3rd generation BDSS with LRW in an Asymmetric Driver Array Woofer One 6" x 10" carbon active woofer pressure coupled to two 6" x 10" planar low- bass radiators.
  • Page 24 Dimensions (greatest overall depth, grille) Depth 14.187" (36.035 cm) Height 50.809" (129.05486 cm) width 12.682" (32.21228 cm) Base Dimensions Depth 14.187" (36.035 cm) width 12.682" (32.21228 cm) Shipping Weight 75 lbs (34.0194 kg) Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117...
  • Page 25 Definitive Technology 11433 Cronridge Dr. Owings Mills, MD 21117 1.800.228.7148 www.definitivetech.com...

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