MTX MPP4200 User manual

MPP4200 OWNERS MANUAL
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MTX WARRANTY INFORMATION
All MPP4200 Speaker Cabinets purchased in the United States from authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed
against defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date purchased by the end
user, and limited to the original retail purchaser of the product. Product found to be defective during that period
will be repaired or replaced by MTX at no charge. This warranty is void if it is determined that unauthorized par-
ties have attempted repairs or alterations of any nature. Warranty does not extend to cosmetics or finish. Before
presuming a defect is present in the product, be certain that all related equipment and wiring is functioning
properly. MTX disclaims any liability for other incurred damages resulting from product defects. Any expenses
incurred in the removal and reinstallation of product is not covered by this warranty. MTX's total liability will not
exceed the purchase price of the product. If a defect is present, your authorized MTX dealer may be able to
effect repairs.
Proof of purchase is required when requesting service, so please retain your sales receipt and take a moment
to register your product on line at mtx.com.
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CONGRATULATIONS
...on your purchase of MTX Multi-Purpose Loudspeakers. Your new loudspeakers represent
years of thorough research and development in the most modern techniques of speaker
design and engineering. Using advanced technology and high quality electronics and com-
ponents, MTX loudspeakers assure you of exceptional performance and value.
Your speakers were examined very carefully during and after manufacturing to assure all
quality standards were met or exceeded. If damage as a result of shipping and handling has
occurred, please contact the shipper or your dealer immediately.
Thank you for selecting MTX when you made your audio equipment purchase.
SPECIFICATIONS MPP4200
Frequency Response (F3) 105Hz-20kHz
(F6) 90Hz-20kHz
(F10) 85Hz-20kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Power Handling 100W RMS
200W Peak
Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 88dB
Woofer Dual 4”
Tweeter 30mm Teteron
Dimension
(H X W X D): 25” X 5 1/4” X 3 3/4”
(4 1/4”D w/bracket)
INTRODUCTION
The MTX MPP Series may be the most comprehensive loudspeaker design ever conceived.
The unparalleled application flexibility afforded by this design gives you the freedom to listen
to music almost anywhere and in just about any possible configuration.
PAINTING
Carefully remove the spring clip on the back of the grille logo and remove the logo. Mask
the baffle area of the speaker cabinet out to the grille mounting groove. Almost any type of
paint can be used but best results will be had using a quick drying enamel or lacquer spray
paint. For best results always follow the paint manufacturers recommendations for proper
application. After painting the cabinet, grille and applicable end caps allow the paint to dry
thoroughly.
NOTES

Wall Mounting
1. Remove mounting bracket.
2. Hold the bracket up to the desired mounting surface.
Note: Although the speaker can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, the MTM type of de-
sign used in the MPP will produce a more evenly distributed sound through out the listening area if
mounted vertically.
3. Use a level or measuring tape to insure that the bracket is square with its surroundings.
4. Mark the locations of the bracket mounting screw holes.
5. Drill pilot holes (if required) into the mounting surface.
6. Pull the speaker wire through the center hole in the bracket.
7. Attach the bracket to the mounting surface.
8. Connect the speaker wire to the MPP binding posts. See “WIRING: Connecting the speakers to your
system” for speaker wiring information.
9. Attach the MPP to the mounting bracket by seating the MPP mounting slots, located on each end of the
back of the MPP, into the mounting tabs of the bracket as shown in Figure 2. The tabs will “click” into place
when the connection is made. Lightly pull forward and side to side on the MPP to ensure a solid connec-
tion has been made. To remove the MPP from the mounting bracket, depress both buttons at each end of
the back of the MPP and pull the speaker off of the mounting bracket. The MPP should slide off easily. DO
NOT force it. Make sure both buttons are depressed completely.
Figure 1
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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 60o
(30o 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 45o 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 60o (30o 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 20o 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 60o (30o 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
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Figure 4