SPHINX
Myth 9 Mk2
8
4. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
Installation
The Myth 9 Mk2 will not become very hot, so
placement is not critical, although you should not
place it on top of or near other heat-radiating
equipment (such as power amps) or in direct
sunlight.
If you use the CD player in a closed cabinet or on a
bookshelf, please ensure unrestricted ventilation
around the component.
To prevent any possible interference keep power
supply cables away from all audio cables.
If all these conditions are met, the Myth 9 Mk2 will
perform to the extremely high standards it is
designed for.
Connecting the mains cable
Before you connect the cable please check
whether the mains voltage indicated on the
manufacturer’s label on the rear panel is the
same as your local mains voltage.
If not: please contact your dealer and do not
connect the component to the mains.
You switch the CD player on or off with the
??
STBY
button. This way the electronic circuits will be kept
at optimum working temperature so you can enjoy
maximum audio quality immediately after switching
on. Additionally it significantly increases the life
span of the component.
Connect the mains cable after you have connected
all other components in the system and have
double-checked all connections (see Chapter 5.).
Audio connections
Before you start connecting equipment it is always
wise to check whether all the mains power cables
of all components are disconnected from the mains
outlets!
This will prevent any damage to the loudspeakers
and amplifiers caused by incorrect wiring or
settings.
Make sure you connect L and R properly. Most cinch
cables use Red for the Right channel and White or
Black for Left.
The cinch connectors on the Myth 9 Mk2's rear
panel have a red centre for the right channel and a
white one for the left channel.
When making the connections please refer to the
descriptions for parts 1. to 5. on page 5.
Connecting the pre-amp
Connect OUTPUT L and R (1) to the appropriate CD
IN connectors of the amplifier using a normal cinch
cable (but of top quality!).
Connecting the optical cable
The Myth 9 Mk2 has a CONTROL IN and a
CONTROL OUT optical jack. It can therefore be
remotely switched on and off by another Sphinx
component and it can also remotely switch other
Sphinx components to stand-by.
When the CONTROL OUT of another Sphinx
component (most likely the pre-amp) is connected
to the CONTROL IN (2) of the Myth 9 Mk2, you do not
have to use the O / I switch (5). The CD player will
automatically select Stand-by mode as soon as the
other component is set to stand-by.
Through the CONTROL OUT (2) this control signal
may be sent to other Sphinx components (e.g.
tuner, power amps, etc.).
Ensure proper connection of the optical cables,
otherwise the LED next to the
??
STBY button (7) on
the front panel may remain off even though the
stand-by mode is activated.
If the Myth 9 Mk2 is placed in strong direct sunlight
the stand-by mode may self-activate. In that case
you should place the supplied dummy connector in
the CONTROL IN (2) (but only if this is not being
used).
