MTX Audio MTX HTB1-S User's Manual
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1. an RCA Y adaptor to connect both line level inputs OUTPUTS 000 e AN Receiver or Amplifier ooo SUB mowawpureR p G SAN FREQ O LONO LO eO FRONT CENTER SURROUND Leven neal MINMAX 50Hz 150Hz L R tLe R o o o o o o o o o o FUSE 1250 O i O QO Eo LEFT FRONT RIGHT 60 HZ FRONT FRONT menm L x LEFT RIGHT FIGURE C rae REAR2. MX 1 Mitek Plaza Winslow IL 61089 815 367 3000 800 225 5689 HTB1 S Home Theater Loudspeaker System 21A8361 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of MTX Loudspeakers Your new speakers represent the latest technologies in loudspeaker design and manufacturing They will provide outstanding performance and years of listening enjoyment Please take time to read through this manual thoroughly to insure you get maximum performance out of your new loudspeakers SATELLITE CENTER CHANNEL FEATURES e Video shielding for placement near a TV or monitor e 1 2 Balanced dome tweeter e Spring loaded push terminals e Injection molded plastic cabinets SUBWOOFER FEATURES e High efficiency amplifier e Bass reflex enclosure with low noise vent e Adjustable low pass crossover frequency e Adjustable gain control SPEAKER PLACEMENT HTB1 SET UP GUIDE Typical Loudspeaker Placement Figure 1 illustrates the most generally accepted speaker locations for a home the ater system Although there are an infinite number of set up options using Figure 1 as a template will certainly provide a great starting point Experimentation with slightly different speaker locations may provide improved performance in your specific listening environment The front left and right speakers should form a 45 degree triangle using the center seating position as the apex The surround speakers should be placed beside the listening area and pointed toward
3. binet Avoid using harsh detergents or cleaning fluids Remove the grills to vacuum and remove dust Do not vacuum any of the speaker components permanent damage could occur TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE For additional technical assistance you can visit our website at mtx com Otherwise our technical service representatives can be reached by phone 1 800 CALLMTX 1 800 225 5689 or by email technical mtx com MTX WARRANTY INFORMATION All HTB1 speaker systems purchased in the United States from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date purchased by the end user and limited to the original retail purchaser of the product Product found to be defective during that period will be repaired or replaced by MTX at no charge This warranty is void if it is determined that unauthorized parties have attempted repairs or alterations of any nature Warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish Before presuming a defect is present in the product be certain that all related equipment and wiring is functioning properly MTX disclaims any liability for other incurred damages resulting from product defects Any expenses incurred in the removal and reinstallation of product is not covered by this warranty MTX s total liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product If a defect is present your authorized MTX dealer may be able to effect repairs Proof of purchase is requi
4. f your television monitor If you wish to use the feet simply insert the knurled end of the feet into the two holes in the lower rear of the Center Channel Figure 3 Improper placement of left center right front speakers EXPLANATION OF FEATURES AND CONTROLS Refer to Figure A 1 Power Switch This two position switch controls the power status of the sub woofer Off Turns the unit off On Turns the unit on regardless of whether a signal is present or not 2 Subwoofer crossover Freq This rotary control adjusts a variable low pass fil ter to set the upper frequency at which the output of the subwoofer begins to roll off Continuously variable from 50Hz to 150 Hz it matches the upper frequency characteristics of the subwoofer to the low frequency response of the main stereo speakers Recommended setting 120Hz 150Hz 3 Line level input These RCA phono jacks accept a line level full range signal from the preamplifier output of a receiver or preamplifier This full range signal is processed and amplified to power the subwoofer 4 Speaker level high level input These spring loaded terminals for speaker wire accept a stereo speaker level full range signal from a receiver or power amplifier This signal is processed and amplified to power the subwoofer 5 Fuse For continued protection replace fuse with same type and size listed 6 Level control Gain This rotary control adjusts the level of the subwoofer and is used to ba
5. lance its volume with that of the main stereo speakers 7 Status LED This light emitting diode shows the status of the subwoofer elec tronics Red indicates that the amplifier is plugged in and the power switch is on A ies 6 2 7 Y FROM AMPLIFIER D GAIN FREQ eB EEE eee 2 L R MINMAX 50Hz a ER HI LEVELIN LINEIN FUSE 1A 250V eee e O ON pE 1 am pe al OFF p a cate Qn 60 HZ Made In China FIGURE A WIRING AND CONNECTIONS Turn off all power to your subwoofer and other equipment before making any connections Installation using speaker level inputs Figure B AN Receiver or Amplifier Oya LEFT RIGHT FRONT FRONT rou sururer_ o oA FER FRONT CENTER SURROUND e Lodes O se ERT P EE ne Se GI pees E p h ney MNMAX sone nk oft ia Al en one ae 420 VAC EO Ta DY an iC m J Q LEFT RIGHT REAR REAR FIGURE B Installation with A V amplifiers and receivers that have 5 1 channel line level output Figure C Use
6. red when requesting service so please retain your sales receipt and take a moment to register your product on line mtx com SPECIFICATIONS HTB1 Satellite Center Channel FRONT Driver Complement Midrange 3 shielded with paper cone foam surround Tweeter 1 2 Balanced dome tweeter Frequency Response 150Hz 20kHz Impedance 8 ohms nominal HTB1 SUBWOOFER Power Handling 75 watts RMS 150 watts peak music Recommended Amplifier Power 20 100 watts RMS Sensitivity 85dB 2 83V 1M Weight Satellite 1 8 Ibs Center Channel 3 0 Ibs Dimensions Satellite 6 H X 4 1 8 W X 4 1 8 D Center Channel 4 1 8 H X 9 11 16 W X 3 7 8 D Figure 1 Typical loudspeaker placement in a home theater system HTB1 Subwoofer Driver Complement Woofer 8 high excursion woofer Amplifier Power 120W Peak Music Power Crossover Frequency continuously variable 50Hz 150Hz Frequency Response 50Hz 150Hz Enclosure tuned port design Weight 16 5 Ibs Dimensions 13 3 4 H X 10 W X 13 3 16 D Optional Installation Accessories A Feet for Satellites Included in the system are rubber feet that allow you to raise the Satellite Speakers up off of a level surface Simply peel each of the four feet off the sheet and press on to the bottom of the Satellite Speaker Repeat steps for the remaining Satellite Speakers B Feet for Center Channel Included in the system are plastic feet that allow the Center Channel to be angled more horizontally on top o
7. s each other It is also recommended that the speakers be 2 3 feet above the listeners head Left Center Right Front Speaker Height One of the most important parameters for the left center right front speakers in a home theater system is height Figure 2 shows the ideal arrangement of the speakers in relation to the viewing screen all three speakers are aligned on the same horizontal plane This establishes a firm image height when special audio effects are panned from one side to the other such as a speeding car moving across the screen When a large discontinuity occurs between the heights of the center front channel and the left right front speakers as depicted in Figure 3 the image of the moving object becomes confused and somewhat unnatural due to shifts in image height CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your speakers are designed to work with a wide range of electronic components As little as 20 watts per channel can provide enough power for most applications If you have a large room or prefer louder listening levels more power may be required Caution When choosing an amplifier do not exceed the power rating of the speaker If you hear very high levels of audible dis tortion you are exceeding the capabilities of the system Damage can occur from this distortion turn the volume back down until the distortion disappears Use the following guidelines to maintain the appearance of your speakers Use a soft damp cloth to clean the speaker ca
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