Definitive Technology DI 8R Speaker System User Manual
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1. When used as L amp R main or surround speaker the Nine must be wall mounted flanking the screen as illustrated Allow at least 3 inches 75 mm between the edge of the video screen and the nearest edge of the speaker If you need a speaker E 3 75 mm Z A v as If placed on a shelf under a TV adjust the leveling feet screwed all the way in to d that can be shelf mounted please aim the speaker up towards the listeners t4 contact your Definitive Technology retailer Definitive offers other TE models of Mythos Series speakers that have shelf mount stands CIE PS Even if you intend to place the Mythos Nine on a TV or shelf you must attach the wall mount bracket to the speaker See Using the Leveling Foot on page 3 Wall Mounting the Mythos Nine 2 Make sure the location you have selected for wall mounting aS __ _ 0 00 does not conceal behind wall electrical wiring or plumbing e We recommend that wall mounting of speakers be performed 3 The supplied cardboard mounting template is double sided one by professional installers or by those appropriately skilled in the side is for horizontal orientation and the other is for vertical use of power tools and the knowledge of building codes and mounting Be sure to face the correct side toward you Hold the structural issues cardboard template included in the intended location Make sure the speaker clears2. ntal orientation badge slot center channel badge slot Connecting the Mythos Nine To connect the speaker to your receiver or amplifier strip 4 inch 15 mm of insulation from each conductor of the speaker wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual conductors into single un frayed strands Mounting the Mythos Nine to an articulating TV bracket If you have a Plasma or LCD TV that is attached to the wall via a AMPEFIEROR swing out articulating bracket such as those offered by Chief Sanus RECEIVER and OmniMount the Mythos Nine speaker may be attached to the bracket without using the supplied wall mount plate Simply use 4 20 screws to attach the speakers directly to the TV bracket Consult the TV bracket manufacturer s user manual for more specific speaker mounting instructions MYTHOS NINE Note that one of the terminals is marked with red band and the other Definitive Technology Offices is marked with black band Make certain that you connect the wire 11433 Cronridge Drive Owings Mills Maryland 21117 from the red terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red Phone 800 228 7148 US amp Canada terminal on your speaker and the wire from the black terminal of your 01 410 363 7148 all other countries amplifier or receiver to the black terminal on your speaker Most speaker wire has some indicator such as color coding ribbing or writing on
3. covering the LFE input ot the subwoofer not included This connecting method drivers and cabinets and three 3 years for the electronic components from the bypasses the subwoofer s internal crossover or low pass filter and relies date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer on the crossover filter built into your receiver 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 4 7 Product to any other party The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be Receive r Spea ker Set Up 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 pur rou n u chased the Product or to the nearest factory service center Product s must be Bas You Rece eke Spea ker Setu p Spea ker shipped in the original shipping container or its equivalent in any case the risk Con iguration Menu 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 pP period Definitive Technology or the Definitive Technology Authorized Dealer SHALI E will at its option rep
4. one of the two conductors to help you maintain consistency It is essential to connect both speakers to the amplifier in the same way in Technical Assistance phase If you experience a lack of bass or poor surround effect it is likely It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions that one or more of the channels is connected in incorrect polarity and regarding your Mythos Nine or its set up Please contact your nearest needs to be rewired paying closer attention to connect positive to Definitive Technology dealer or call us directly at 800 228 7148 positive negative to negative on all channels US amp Canada 01 410 363 7148 all other countries or e mail info definitivetech com Limited Warranty 5 Years for Drivers and Cabinets 3 Years for Electronic Components To connect wire to the binding post see figure above unscrew the knurled 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 Twist the hex nut back down the binding post until it firmly meets the wire Do not over tighten Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product the Product will be free from Connect a single RCA cable from the SUB OUT of your receiver to the defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years
5. speaker sideways vertical alignment allowing the screw heads to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slots Gently push the edge of the speaker opposite the screw heads toward the wall until the speaker snaps onto the lower lip of the bracket If you are going to use the Mythos Nine in horizontal mode on a shelf or table first attach the wall bracket to the speaker as described above Attach the one L bracket to the wall bracket using one M4 x 10mm screw provided Thread the foot screw into L bracket and adjust to required height Attaching the Logo Badge Mythos Nine can be mounted either vertically as main or surround speakers or horizontally for use as a center channel speaker The logo badge is not pre attached to the grille and is packaged in a plastic bag along with the other accessories and should be affixed in the correct place on the grille once you have determined the speaker s alignment For horizontal center channel use align the badge with the location on the long side of the grille see illustration for vertical use align the badge with the location on the short side of the grille To affix the logo badge hold the grille in your hands as shown in the illustration Using your thumbs carefully press the badge posts through the cloth and into the two badge slot holes The logo badge should snap into place Do not press the badge too hard or you may crack the grille Vertical orientation Horiz
6. Definitive Technology Vv OWNERS MANUA Mythos Nine Loudspeakers Thank You Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Nine Loudspeaker System Our engineers have spent many years in developing this product 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 for your Mythos Nine speakers Definitive Technology The Leader in High Performance Loudspeakers Specifications Unpacking Your Mythos Nine Speakers Mythos Nine Dimensions 28 long x 5 4 wide x 4 13 deep 71 1mm x 137mm w x 105mm d speaker only not including bracket E Weight 13 lbs 6 kG Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition Any visible or concealed Sensitivity 90 dB damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported Frequency Response 38 Hz 30 khz at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your Nominal Impedance 8 ohms loudspeaker Please unpack your system carefully Save all cartons and packing Please Inspect For Shipping Damage Driver Complement Two each 4 4 11 4cm BDSS High output drivers pressure coupled to materials in case you move or need to ship your system Record the serial number two 4 x 8 11 4cm x 20 3cm Low Bass Radiators One 1 25mm found on the back of the Mythos Nine i
7. TV D point The screws cannot screw all the way into the speaker and s 6 Use push pins to secure the template to the wall peed 2 should protrude as shown in the illustration Eo E a ae MYTHOS NINE 7 Mark the location of pilot holes noted on the Mounting Template b e Using the Leveling Foot with a pencil remove the template 8 Pre drill the pilot hole locations for mounting screws not included Use screws rated to hold securely in the wall material we recommend 10 screws 9 Ttis best if at least one screw hits a wall stud If there is no stud behind the pilot hole location install wall anchors not included to secure the bracket screws Follow the wall anchor manufacturer s directions Each wall anchor should be rated to hold at least one half of the product net weight see specifications on front cover I L L 10 For masonry walls use a masonry drill bit to pre drill holes and use masonry anchors and screws not included 11 Pull the speaker wires through the hole in the bracket 12 Screw the bracket to the wall 13 The bracket has two sets of keyhole slots one set for vertical and the other set for horizontal orientation When the wall mounting bracket is securely screwed to the wall line up the speaker s protruding Mounting Screws with the appropriate keyhole slots on the wall mounting bracket Let the speaker slide straight down in horizontal alignment or push the
8. air or replace this Product at no additional charge except as set forth below All replaced parts and Product s become the property of 1 In the Speaker Set up Configure function of your receiver set all Definitive Technology Product s replaced or repaired under this Warranty will channels that are connected to Mythos Nines to Small be returned to you within a reasonable time freight collect This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident misuse 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 work manship or service or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by Definitive Technology Definitive Technology makes no Warranty 2 Select Yes when asked if you are using a subwoofer 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 Service or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Product even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technolo
9. finitive Technology The Leader in High Performance Loudspeakers Definitive Technology Owings Mills Maryland USA 800 228 7148
10. gy Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages or for any claim by any other i subwoofer TES Fi 3 Set the subwoofer crossover frequency on the receiver to 100 Hz Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will party Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential dam normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer ages so the above limitation may not apply to you If however you wish to return the speaker to us please contact us 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 first describing the problem and requesting authorization as well as the location of the nearest factory service center Please note that the address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to our offices or returned without contacting us first and obtaining C return authorization This product complies with the essential requirements O ENATO12309 of the EMC directive 89 336 EEC For more information on Definitive Technology Loudspeakers and accessories visit www definitivetech com or email info definitivetech com De
11. n the appropriate place on the product ferro magnetic fluid damped Pure Aluminum dome tweeter registration card answer all questions and send it in VERY IMPORTANT Accessories Various parts and accessories that you will need to use your Mythos Nine are in the carton but are easy to overlook Open both ends of the shipping carton Carefully examine the contents of the shipping carton and packing material to find the plastic bags with accessories Specifications subject to change without notice Definitive Technology MYTHOS NINE Positioning the Mythos Nine The Mythos Nine may be used vertically as a L amp R main or surround The Mythos Nine may be placed directly speaker or oriented horizontally and used as a center channel loudspeaker on top of TVs that have at least 5 inches 13 cm of flat surface on top Do not place the speaker on top of any surface that is not large or stable enough to securely support the speaker If the speaker seems at all unstable or tipsy place the speaker somewhere else The warranty does not cover damage caused by falls due to improper positioning of the speaker If the speaker is above seated listener height extend the leveling foot to point the speaker downward See Using the Leveling Foot on page 3 When used as a center speaker the Mythos Nine may be mounted on the wall above or below the video screen A It may be placed on a table or shelf in front of the TV an ara
12. the ceiling adjacent walls corners beams lighting fixtures and door window frames Leave at least 14 38 mm above or to the side of the speaker location to allow the speaker to slide onto the bracket a e We recommend that you determine a suitable location for your speaker installation and that you complete all wiring especially hidden in wall wiring before mounting brackets to your walls e Mythos Brackets are not suitable for ceiling mounting TOP j wE C O gt Co ec me CO CO E es p Ul co Ul c ILL a TO APPROPRIA S O S i PoE 0 i BOTTOM 0 U 4 Make sure the center of the template is 0 og centered with the TV screen s center points f 0 UE The Mythos Nine loudspeaker comes with a wall mounting bracket and 5 When mounting the speaker horizontally template that makes secure mounting a breeze Follow these directions use a bubble level to make sure the template lt if 5 for installing the wall mounting bracket is level When mounting the speaker vertically use a plumb line to find perfect 1 Two 20 screws have been factory installed on the back of vertical If the TV is off level or off plumb the speaker Gently hand turn the screws to make sure mey ate the speaker will look better if it is off level Lo gt in as far as they can go Do not force them beyond the stop or plumb in exactly the same way as the
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