Mission mht-ds, User Manual

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Please read these instructions carefully before installing your loudspeakers.
A few minutes studying this manual will ensure superb performance from your
loudspeaker for many years.
Please pay attention to all cautions marked with this symbol
Welcome to Mission
· Carefully unpack each loudspeaker.
· Retain all the packing materials so that your loudspeaker can be repacked and
shipped without damage.
Unpacking Your
Loudspeakers
· Do NOT lift the loudspeakers using the protective packaging.
Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the Left loudspeaker to the corresponding
red, positive (+) amplifier terminal. Connect the black, negative (-) terminals
similarly. Repeat for the Right Channel.
Conventional Loudspeaker Connections
Loudspeaker cable is polarity coded along one edge. Split the cable to a depth of
about 25mm (1”) and strip 8mm (1/3”) of insulation from each wire. If the cable is
stranded, twist the strands together.
Terminal Panel
Unscrew each terminal. Thread the bare end of the cable through the cross-hole
ensuring there are no loose strands. Tighten securely.
How to Connect your
Loudspeakers
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FRONT R SURR- R BACK R FRONT L SURR- L BACK L
SURROUND LEFT SURROUND RIGHT
BACK RIGHT
For 5.1 channel connection, the Back Connections are omitted. For 5.1 and 7.1
surround and Back speaker recommendations please refer to the next page.
BACK LEFT
7.1 Channel Effects
Loudpeaker Connections
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Setting up Audio
Visual Loudspeakers
To check that your loudspeakers are in phase, check the polarity of your speaker
wire at the terminal post on the loudspeakers and at the loudspeaker connector
on your amplifier.
The marked conductor should always be connected to the positive terminals.
If your loudspeakers are connected in the right way, you will hear a full sound with
clean midrange and deep and powerful bass.
Digital sound processors will usually give you the option of setting your
loudspeaker sizes. Always set
loudspeakers to “Small”. This directs the system
bass to the subwoofer and provides a cleaner sound.
Don’t forget to set the Subwoofer option to “On”!
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Sound Levels
Phase
Large or Small?
It is important that the centre, front and rear speakers are set to the same sound
level as perceived from the listening position.
Once the loudspeaker settings have been finalised, put the AV amplifier into its
“Test” mode (see instructions supplied with your processor). Adjust the level of each
channel in turn until all channels are reproduced at equal loudness. Follow your
processor instructions carefully, especially the section concerned with setting up
relative levels.
On some programme material the surround channels may seem lower than the
front. Do not readjust this level or you will upset the calibration.
The front loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen, 2 to 3
metres apart. The speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed towards
the listeners.
As the rear surround channels are the ‘effects’ channels the reproduced sound
should be as room filling as possible. We recommend placing the speakers in a
high position, behind the listener’s head and angled towards the listener. If the rear
wall is more than 1metre behind the listening seat, position the units on the side
walls. If the walls are a long way from the listening seat, consider stand mounting
the loudspeakers.
Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker. Speech should appear
to originate from the actors’ mouths. Operating height is important. Ideally the front
and centre channel speakers should be at the same height . For this reason the
centre channel speaker is best operated on top of the television monitor. The front
faces of the centre and surround loudspeakers should also be in line as far as
possible.
General Notes
Final Advice Please read this manual in conjunction with the relevant sections of your AV
amplifier manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues. If you are unsure,
consult your dealer for help.
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