MTX Audio MONITOR6 - Manual (Page 4)

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.
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.
Figure 3 Proper Placement of Center Channel Speaker
Overload Protection
The MONITOR10 and MONITOR12 are equipped with an internal overload pro-
tection circuit. The overload protection is a two-stage circuit designed to prevent
accidental damage caused by overpowering or amplifier clipping.
The first stage is an active compression circuit that protects the midrange and
tweeter. Music signals that may be harmful to the midrange or tweeter are com-
pressed. The result is a seamless, clear sounding loudspeaker.
The second stage is a PTC switch designed to protect the entire loudspeaker.
When the music signal reaches a harmful level or is distorting excessively the
PTC switches to a high impedance state, reducing the loudspeaker output dra-
matically. Turning the volume control down to a low level for 10 seconds will
restore normal operation.
HOOK UP
Note: If your amplifier or receiver has a 4/8Ω switch, optimum perfomance
will be achieved using the 4Ω or lowest impedance positon.
Use 16 gauge or heavier speaker wire for connecting to your amplifier or receiver.
Cut wire lengths leaving 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 conductor. Twist wire ends to prevent from fraying. Connect the
conductors to the binding posts on the bottom or back of the speaker by unscrew-
ing 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 (-) termi-
nal on the speaker is connected to the black (-) terminal on the amplifier or
receiver. (Figure 4)
+ -
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
RED BLACK
RED BLACK RED BLACK
+ -
+ - + - + -
FIGURE 4 Connecting Speakers to Amplifier or Receiver
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.