10. Once the MPP is mounted, its angle can be fined tuned to obtain optimal directivity toward the listening
area. To do this, partially depress buttons on the back until the cabinet can move freely with the buttons
partially depressed the cabinet can be rotated around the locking the pin without coming off the bracket.
Only fully depress the button if you need to remove cabinet from bracket. When desired direction is
achieved, release buttons and push cabinet from side to side to ensure that is has locked into position.
Mounting Bracket
Slot
Push Button
WIRING
Connecting the speakers to your system
Though there are many sizes of speaker wire available. MTX recommends using 18 gauge or heavier wire
to connect your loudspeakers to your amplifier or receiver. Before cutting the speaker wire to the proper
lengths, be sure to leave an extra two or three feet of surplus wire, just in case you have to move the
components around. Using a wire cutter or sharp knife, strip off about half an inch of insulation from both
ends. Twist the exposed wires to make them easier to insert in the speaker terminals. Make sure that you
unplug your amplifier or receiver before proceeding any further.
When using the MMP as a center channel or surround speaker follow the hook-up directions included with
your surround processor.
It is essential that you connect your two speakers “in phase”. To do so, first take note of the code used on
the speaker wire to differentiate between the two wires that run through it.
To wire your speakers in phase, make sure the positive (+) terminals on the back of your receiver are
connected with the red terminals on the back of your loudspeakers, and the negative (-) terminals on the
receiver are connected with the black terminals on the speakers (see Figure 3). Note that negative (-)
terminals on the receiver may also be marked “common” or “ground” (GND).
Be certain that no stray strands of wire cross from one terminal to another on either speaker or receiver.
This could result in a damaging short.
+
-
+
-
+
-
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED BLACK
LEFT
RIGHT
MPP SET UP GUIDE
Home Theater
Typical Loudspeaker Placement
Figure 4 illustrates the most generally accepted speaker locations for a home theater system. Although
there are an infinite number of set up options using Figure 4 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.
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
45
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
REAR
SUBWOOFER
(OPTIONAL)
LISTENING AREA
CENTER
FRONT
Home Theater
Left/Center/Right Front Speaker Height
Center-Channel Speaker:
Center the speaker directly above or below your TV and mount it on the wall
(see wall mounting instructions). When using the supplied mounting bracket, each MPP can be rotated 60
o
(30
o
in each direction) to obtain optimal directivity toward the listening area.
Front Left and Right Speakers:
The front left and right speakers should form a 45
o
triangle using the
center seating position as the apex. They should also be approximately in line with your TV and equidistant
from it. The distance from the TV is not critical, though wide separation will tend to make the sound more
spacious. Avoid having either speaker closer than 2 feet to a side wall. Place them at seated ear height
if that is practical. When using the supplied mounting bracket, each MPP can be rotated 60
o
(30
o
in each
direction) to obtain optimal directivity toward the listening area.
Left and Right Surround Speakers:
Using MPP’s as surround speakers ensures an acoustic and cos-
metic match to the front left, right and center speakers. The best location for speakers employed as sur-
round speakers is on or against the walls to the sides of the seating area, anywhere from adjacent to the
listening position to about 20
o
behind it. Mount them above the ear height of seated listeners (5’-7’ high)
but avoid placing them up against or on the ceiling. Aim them straight across the room or back slightly
toward the rear wall for a more diffuse sound or toward the listening position for a more direct sound. When
using the supplied mounting bracket, each MPP can be rotated 60
o
(30
o
in each direction).
Surround Back Speakers:
If your electronics support Dolby Digital EX, THX Surround EX or DTS-ES 7.1
or 6.1 channel surround, you can place one or two speakers behind the seating area to serve as surround
back speakers. As with the left and right surrounds, the optimum location is above seated ear level. If you
are using just one back surround speaker, it should be centered behind the listening area; if you are using
two, they should be spaced fairly close together. With this type of system, the regular left and right sur-
rounds should be located adjacent to the seating area rather than behind it.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
