Mtx Monitor5i User manual

MONITOR5i / MONITOR6C /

MONITOR60i / MONITOR600i

OWNERS MANUAL

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.

FEATURES

• Video shielding for placement near a TV or monitor (MONITOR6C)

• 19mm dome tweeter (MONITOR600i, MONITOR60i and MONITOR6C)

• 12mm balanced dome tweeter (MONITOR5i)

• MDF cabinets

• Black ash finish to blend in with any decor

• MTX 1 year limited warranty

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

MAIN LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS

MONITOR600i, MONITOR60i, MONITOR5i

All MTX Loudspeakers have been engineered to combine deep powerful bass with crisp, natural high

frequency performance. Because there are many factors that affect loudspeaker performance, there is

no universal rule for speaker location. Best results will be obtained with some experimentation using the

following guidelines.

To achieve the most realistic stereo image, position the speakers so that an equilateral triangle is formed

between the speakers and the listening position (Figure 1). Turning the speakers slightly towards the

listening position can improve the image focus.

Bass loudness can be increased by moving the speakers closer to the rear wall. This sometimes can

degrade the stereo image. Use your judgement as to what location best fits your preferences.

SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS

MONITOR60i, MONITOR5i

If you are using the MONITOR60i and MONITOR5i for rear channel speakers in a home theater applica-

tion they should be placed to the side and slightly behind the listening position (Figure 1). If this is not

practical, they can be placed on the rear wall to either side of the listening position (Figure 2). For best

results, the surround speakers should be spaced equal distances from the listening position with the

tweeters at or above ear level.

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

CENTER

CHANNEL

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR

LISTENING AREA

RIGHT

FRONT

LEFT

FRONT

CENTER

CHANNEL

LEFT

REAR

RIGHT

REAR

LISTENING AREA

CENTER CHANNEL

MONITOR6C

When using the MONITOR6C as a center channel speaker in a home theater application the following

guidelines should be used for optimum performance.

Locate the speaker as close to the center of your TV or monitor as possible (Figure 1). This will anchor

the central image of your home theater to the location of the images seen on the screen.

Figure 1- Typical Loudspeaker Placement Figure 2- Alternate Loudspeaker Placement

Place the center channel at an equal distance to the listening position as the main speakers are. Also,

place the height of the center channel’s tweeter as close to the same height as the main speakers’

tweeters (Figure 3). This will prevent image blurring when sounds are panned from the one side of the

room to the other.

HOOK UP

Note: If your amplifier or receiver has a 4/8Ω switch, optimum performance will be achieved using

the 4Ω or lowest impedance position.

Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker wire for connecting to your amplifier or receiver. Cut wire lengths leav-

ing an extra 12” to 24” at each end to allow for moving the speaker or receiver.

Using a wire cutter or a sharp knife, strip 1/2” of insulation off each end of the wire to expose the conduc-

tor. Twist wire ends to prevent from fraying. Connect the conductors to the binding posts on the bottom

or back of the speaker by unscrewing the post enough to expose the hole in the terminal post. Slip the

exposed conductor in the hole and tighten the post. Repeat this step for connecting to your amplifier or

receiver. Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with your electronics to assist with proper hook up.

Note: To ensure proper performance, make sure that the wire from the red (+) terminal on the

speaker is connected to the red (+) terminal on your amplifier or receiver. Likewise, make sure

the wire from the black (-) terminal on the speaker is connected to the black (-) terminal on the

amplifier or receiver. (Figure 4)

REDBLACK

REDBLACK REDBLACK

Once your speakers are hooked up, turn on your electronics and test to make sure they are functioning

properly. If your speakers sound “thin” with little bass and have a poor center image, one of the speaker

wires is probably hooked up backwards. Double check all connections for proper polarity.

Figure 3- Proper Placement of Center Channel Speaker

Figure 4- Connecting Speakers to Ampliﬁer or Receiver