Definitive Technology Mythos ST-L Manual de usuario

Owner's Manual

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,

convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack

is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination

to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when power supply cord

or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the

apparatus, or apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not

CAUTION

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed

to dripping or splashing and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall not be placed on apparatus.

16. WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used as disconnect device;

the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

17. Protective grounding terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a

mains socket outlet with a protective grounding connection.

18. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this

product should not be disposed with other household wastes

throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or

human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly

to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your

used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact retailer

where the product was purchased; they can take this product for environmental

safe recycling.

19. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed

on the apparatus.

20.

This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous

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tude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

21. The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed

to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Performance Benchmarks of the Mythos ST-L........................................................................................................................................2

Unpacking and Inspecting Your Mythos ST-L ........................................................................................................................................3

What’s In Your Mythos ST-L Carton.....................................................................................................................................................3

Locating your Mythos ST-L Super Towers .............................................................................................................................................4

Aiming the loudspeakers into your listening area .................................................................................................................................4

5.1 Home Theater Conguration .......................................................................................................................................................5

Room Acoustics ...............................................................................................................................................................................5

Adjustable Gliders ...........................................................................................................................................................................6

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

Specications..................................................................................................................................................................................20-21

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PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS

OF THE MYTHOS ST-L

Mythos ST-L represents a major redesign of this consummate

Denitive Technology oor 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 renement of the previous model. It is, in fact, a meticulous

rethinking of the original high performance super tower. Drivers,

tweeter, amplier and user interface, all have been signicantly

developed to offer serious audio listeners elegant appearance,

greater convenience and exhilarating performance.

tImproved mid- and high-frequency detail

tOverall higher output

tLower harmonic and intermodulation distortion

tFlatter frequency response on- and off-axis

tMore extended, lower-distortion bass response

tGreater soundstage width and depth

tEasier foot/spike height adjustment

tMore convenient bass-level adjustment

tImproved appearance

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTING YOUR MYTHOS ST-L

Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed

damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be

reported at once to your Denitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered

your loudspeaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing

materials in case you move or need to ship your system. Please record the serial

numbers found on the back of your Mythos ST-Ls in an appropriate place and

WHAT’S IN YOUR MYTHOS ST-L CARTON

Inside each Mythos ST-L loudspeaker carton you should nd:

1. One Mythos ST-L Super Tower with attached AC power cord

2. Literature Packet (Letter and Owner’s Manual)

3. Accessory Box (Remote Control, batteries,

(4) Carpet spikes)

AAA

LEFT BASS

RIGHT BASS

LOW LEVEL

STEREO BASS

ON OFF

MUTE

POWERON OFF

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LOCATING YOUR MYTHOS ST-L SUPER TOWERS

The following guidelines are for a 2-Channel setup, a classic conguration 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.

Whatever sounds best to you is what matters.

AIMING THE LOUDSPEAKERS INTO YOUR

LISTENING AREA

To enjoy the most realistic stereo image and lifelike sound, place the speakers

so that an equilateral triangle is created between the speakers and your

favorite listening position

If your room arrangement forces you to place the speakers farther apart than

the distance from which you are listening, angle the speakers toward the

middle. Angling the speakers in (pointed directly at the listener) will result in a

somewhat brighter, clearer sound. This angling creates a sharper focus and a

more solid central image; generally, we recommend that you take some time to

experiment with speaker positioning and toe-in angle to nd the best balance

between image width and focus. Do your positioning experiments before

installing the spike feet.

LEFT SPEAKER TV & CENTER SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER

1'-2'FT

2-CHANNEL SETUP

5.1 HOME THEATER CONFIGURATION

Four Mythos ST-L Super Towers will make an astounding 5.1 home theater.

When used as left and right surrounds, do not locate the speakers forward of

your listening position. If you use the towers as left and right rear surrounds,

position them wide apart if possible. (For instance, if there is a couch in the

center of the rear wall, position the speakers wider apart than the couch). If a

full Mythos ST-L Home Theater loudspeaker setup isn’t in the budget right now,

Denitive Technology also offers a complete line of center channel and surround

loudspeakers, any of which will blend with your Mythos ST-L front stage. We

specically recommend the Mythos Ten for the best-match center channel speaker.

Note: Each loudspeakers Identity Switch should be set to “Left” or “Right” depending

on which side of the room the speaker is located.

ROOM ACOUSTICS

Ideally, the speakers should be placed at one to two feet from room boundaries,

such as large pieces of furniture, walls and especially corners. Placing a speaker

closer to room boundaries increases bass, but may result in a “boomy” or

bass-heavy sound and degradation of stereo imaging. Try varying the speakers’

distance from the rear walls, side walls, and corners until the best balance

between low frequency extension and clarity is achieved. If you cannot get the

speakers at least one foot from the room boundary, treat the adjacent room

boundaries with absorbing or diffusing material to improve performance.

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LEFT SPEAKER TV & CENTER SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER

LEFT REAR

SURROUND RIGHT REAR

SURROUND

20º20º

5.1 HOME THEATER SETUP

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ADJUSTABLE GLIDERS

Mythos ST-L feet can be leveled and stabilized using either the rubber-tipped

glides, which are already installed on the knurled thumb screws or with oor

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. Simply grip the knurled knob

and turn clockwise to raise height at that corner or counter-clockwise to

lower height. A spirit level will help you achieve perfect verticality.

CARPET SPIKES

Use the optional carpet spikes to provide much greater stability and

performance when placing your loudspeakers on carpeting.

Note: take care when using the spikes, as they may cause damage to wooden

or other oors, which are susceptible to being scratched. Denitive Technology is

specically not responsible for damage that may result from the use of spikes.

RAISE THE HEIGHT

CARPET SPIKES

KNURLED

KNOB

RUBBER-TIPPED

GLIDES

LOWER THE HEIGHT

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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 exibility 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. The

following directions are for bare wire:

BARE WIRE HOOKUP

Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver. Strip 1/2 inch

(12.7mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to

expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual conductors into

single un-frayed strands. Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each

speaker is red (+) and the other is black (–). Make certain that you connect

the wire from the red (+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+)

terminal on your speaker and the wire from the black (–) terminal of your

amplifier or receiver to the black (–) terminal on your speaker. Most wire

has some indicator (such as color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the

two conductors to help you maintain consistency.

To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the binding nut and insert

the bare wire into the hole near the base of the binding post. Do not insert

the insulated part of the wire into the hole, as this will not give you a good

connection. Tighten the nut back down on the binding post until it rmly

meets the wire. Do not over tighten.

LOOSEN HEX NUT. INSERT SPEAKER WIRE

THROUGH HOLE.

TIGHTEN HEX NUT. DO NOT INSERT INSULATED

SECTION OF SPEAKER WIRE.

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