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- Page 1 Mirror Image Technology Series M T8 T hree / MT 8 F ou r O w n e r ’s M a n u a l...
- Page 3 If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft, at its sole option may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification to the mounting surface may be required.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1. Getting Started ..............2. Speaker Placement ............Single Pair of Speakers ..........Multiple Speakers for Home Theater ....... 3. Installation Considerations ..........4. Installation Preparation – New Construction ....... Installation Preparation – Finished Wall ......AcoustaCell Installation ............ ™... -
Page 5: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Your MT8 Three or MT8 Four master carton contains the following items: AcoustaCell System Box: ™ • 2 Pieces, Center AcoustaCell Chamber: 24"(H) x 14 ⁄ "(W) x 3 ⁄ "(D) ™ • 4 AcoustaCell Segments, 2 lower and 2 upper: 10"(H) x 14 ⁄... -
Page 6: Speaker Placement
SpEAkER plACEMENT Single pair SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use of a qualified custom installation specialist when installing your MT8 speakers. If you need assistance in locating a dealer, please contact SpeakerCraft at 1-800-448-0976. 1. Determine Your primary listening Area The area where you will most likely be sitting when listening to your speakers is your primary listening area. -
Page 7: Multiple Speakers For Home Theater
SpEAkER plACEMENT Multiple Speakers for Home Theater The MT8 Three and MT8 Four speakers can be used in all five channels of a home theater system: main left and right, center, and rear left and right. (See Figure 2) 1. placement of Front Channels Follow the recommendations under speaker placement for “SPEAKER PLACEMENT... -
Page 8: Installation Considerations
After the cable has been installed, you are ready to mount the speakers. Preparation for and mounting of the MT8 Three or MT8 Four and AcoustaCell ™ system can happen at two different stages. If you are building a new wall, follow the directions under “INSTALLATION PREPARATION —... -
Page 9: Acoustacell Installation
“SPEAKER PLACEMENT” on pages 6-7. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions. 2. Mount Installock Bracket ™ For best results, mount the SpeakerCraft InstaLLock New Construction Bracket for ™ the MT8 (Part No. BKT90685) following the instructions included with the bracket. (See Figure 3) 3. -
Page 10: Finished Wall
INSTAllATION pREpARATION FINISHED WAll When installing the MT8 into a finished wall, please follow these instructions carefully: 1. Determine placement Determine where in the wall the speakers will be placed, using the recommendations under “SPEAKER PLACEMENT” on pages 6-7. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions. -
Page 11: Acoustacell Installation 1
4. Cut the Hole CAUTION: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exist behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. - Page 12 ACOUSTACEll™ INSTAllATION The AcoustaCell System is an integral part of the performance of the MT8. It dampens ™ the wall cavity and improves the performance of the MT8. Installation can be easily done at the time you are ready to mount the MT8 speakers. 1.
- Page 13 NOTE: In cases where the standard mounting configuration of AcoustaCell is not ™ practical because of fireblocks or other obstructions, it may be mounted in any configuration that the wall space permits. This may include mounting both shorter pieces above the center chamber or both of them below the center chamber. It may also include cutting the material down to fit into openings.
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Page 14: Speaker Installation
SpEAkER INSTAllATION Note: Your MT8 Three or Four may have come with the optional Jawz speaker ™ wire connector. Before using Jawz , please follow the instructions included with the ™ connector. The unique I-Beam mounting system incorporated into the MT8 Three and MT8 Four allows for a quick installation by following these easy steps. -
Page 15: Painting The Speakers
Put this material back into place once the grille has been painted. SpeakerCraft recommends only light spray painting, using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint. Do not paint grilles while they are attached to the speaker. -
Page 16: Speaker Adjustments
SpEAkER ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the Uni-pivot Module The Uni-Pivot can be used to best direct the critical high frequencies towards the listener. The Uni-Pivot easily rotates and pivots to almost any position desired. (See Figure 10) Simply apply pressure with fingertips to the outer surface of the Uni-Pivot (See Figure 11) and rotate to the desired position. - Page 17 If multiple pairs of speakers are to be driven by one amplifier, SpeakerCraft suggests using the lowest out- put position (the down arrow) until it is determined that the amplifier will operate prop- erly with the speakers switched to a higher output mode.
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Page 18: Specifications
MT8 THREE SpEAkER SpECIFICATIONS Speaker Type: 3-Way In-Wall Woofer: 8" Aluminum Cone Midrange: ⁄ " Aluminum Dome Uni-Pivot Tweeter: 1" Aluminum Dome Uni-Pivot Impedance: 8/6/4 Ohms Depending on Button Settings Sensitivity: 90dB 1W/1m Frequency Adjustments: Front-Mounted 3 Position ±3dB Bass,... -
Page 19: Customer Assistance
In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specifications are subject to change without notice CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE If you have any questions regarding the MT8 Three, MT8 Four or any other SpeakerCraft product, please contact your local Authorized SpeakerCraft dealer, or you may contact SpeakerCraft toll-free at 1-800-448-0976 for immediate customer assistance. - Page 20 940 Columbia Ave., Riverside CA 92507-4492 (800) 448-0976, Fax (951) 787-8747 www.speakercraft.com LIT87802...
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