Definitive Technology Mythos Solo Surround Array SSA-50 User Manual
Service
Service and warranty work on your Definitive loudspeakers will
normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer.
If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us
first, describing the problem and requesting authorization as well
as the location of the nearest factory service center. Please note
that the address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only.
Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to
our offices or returned without contacting us first and
obtaining return authorization.
normally be performed by your local Definitive Technology dealer.
If, however, you wish to return the speaker to us, please contact us
first, describing the problem and requesting authorization as well
as the location of the nearest factory service center. Please note
that the address given in this booklet is the address of our offices only.
Under no circumstances should loudspeakers be shipped to
our offices or returned without contacting us first and
obtaining return authorization.
Definitive Technology Offices
11433 Cronridge Drive, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: (800) 228-7148 (US & Canada),
01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries)
Unpacking Your SSA Speakers
Please Inspect For Shipping Damage
Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed
damage most likely occurred in handling after it left our plant and should be reported
at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loud-
speaker. Please unpack your system carefully. Save all cartons and packing materials in
case you move or need to ship your system. Record the serial number found on the
back of the Mythos SSA in the appropriate place on the product registration card,
answer all questions and send it in.
VERY IMPORTANT: Accessories
Various parts and accessories that you will need to use your Mythos SSA are in the
carton but are easy to overlook. Open both ends of the shipping carton. Carefully
examine the contents of the shipping carton and packing material to find the plastic
bags with accessories.
Specifications
SSA-50
Dimensions:
46
1
/
4
" W (117.45 cm) x 4
1
/
8
" D (10.48 cm) x 5
3
/
8
" H (13.65 cm)
(speaker only, not including bracket)
Driver Complement:
Three 4
1
/
2
" (11.4 cm) BDSS High-output drivers with coincident
array 1" (25 mm) ferro-magnetic fluid damped pure aluminum
dome tweeter.
Two 4
Two 4
1
/
2
" (11.4 cm) BDSS High-output full-range drivers.
Four 3
1
/
4
" (8.3 cm) full-range high-output surround drivers
with butyl rubber surrounds.
Frequency Response:
50 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance:
8 Ohms
Rec. Assoc. Amplification:
20 – 200 Watts/channel
Sensitivity:
90 dB
Weight:
31 lbs. (4.52 kG)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this
Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the
date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer.
However, this warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of
five (5) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the
Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be
referred to as “you.” To obtain the warranty protection for your Definitive
Technology Product(s), you must fill out the Warranty Registration Card(s),
within ten days of the date of purchase.
Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the
date of the original purchase from a Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer.
However, this warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of
five (5) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the
Product to any other party. The original retail purchaser shall hereinafter be
referred to as “you.” To obtain the warranty protection for your Definitive
Technology Product(s), you must fill out the Warranty Registration Card(s),
within ten days of the date of purchase.
Defective Products must be shipped, together with proof of date of purchase,
prepaid insured to the Franchised Dealer from whom you purchased the
Product, or to the nearest Factory service center. Product(s) must be shipped in
the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or
a Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer it is determined that the unit was
defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period,
Definitive Technology or the Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer will, at
its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set
forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Definitive
Technology. Product(s) replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be
returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect.
prepaid insured to the Franchised Dealer from whom you purchased the
Product, or to the nearest Factory service center. Product(s) must be shipped in
the original shipping container or its equivalent; in any case the risk of loss or
damage in transit is to be borne by you. If, upon examination at the Factory or
a Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer it is determined that the unit was
defective in materials or workmanship at any time during this Warranty period,
Definitive Technology or the Definitive Technology Franchised Dealer will, at
its option, repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set
forth below. All replaced parts and Product(s) become the property of Definitive
Technology. Product(s) replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be
returned to you, within a reasonable time, freight collect.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by
accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper mounting, inadequate packing or
shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit, normal wear and tear, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry or compo-
nents not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or serv-
ice, or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by
Definitive Technology.
accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper mounting, inadequate packing or
shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage in excess of the rated maximum
of the unit, normal wear and tear, cosmetic appearance of cabinetry or compo-
nents not directly attributable to defects in materials or workmanship, or serv-
ice, or repair or modification of the Product which has not been authorized by
Definitive Technology.
Definitive Technology makes no Warranty with respect to its Products purchased from
dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Franchised Dealers.
dealers or outlets other than Definitive Technology Franchised Dealers.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed Warranties. If this Product is defective
in material or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above. In no event will Definitive Technology be liable to you
for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use
the Product, even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technology Franchised
Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
in material or workmanship as warranted above, your sole remedy shall be repair or
replacement as provided above. In no event will Definitive Technology be liable to you
for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use
the Product, even if Definitive Technology or a Definitive Technology Franchised
Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
All implied warranties on the Product are limited to the duration of this expressed
Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied Warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Limited USA Warranty:
5-Years for Drivers and Cabinets
This product complies with the essential requirements
of the EMC directive 89/336/EEC.
EJAT121107
Receiver/Speaker Set-up
DO NOT USE THE “AUTO SETUP” FEATURE IF IT IS INCLUDED
IN YOUR RECEIVER. Because the SSA produces surround sound from
a single front mounted speaker, the auto setup feature will not operate
correctly and will actually make your system sound worse.
IN YOUR RECEIVER. Because the SSA produces surround sound from
a single front mounted speaker, the auto setup feature will not operate
correctly and will actually make your system sound worse.
Access Your Receiver’s “Speaker Set-up” or
“Speaker Configuration” menu
1. In the Speaker Set-up/Configure function of your
receiver, set all channels to “Small.”
2. Select “Yes” when asked if you are using a subwoofer.
3. Set the subwoofer crossover frequency on the receiver to 120 Hz.
In the receiver’s “Speaker Distance” Set-up Menu, select the same
distance for all channels. If your receiver or processor uses a
“Channel delay” setup function that requires a delay-time entry,
use the minimum setting (in Ms) that it allows for the center and
surround channels.
distance for all channels. If your receiver or processor uses a
“Channel delay” setup function that requires a delay-time entry,
use the minimum setting (in Ms) that it allows for the center and
surround channels.
Surround Sound Settings
Dolby Digital or DTS on all 5.1 channel programming; Dolby
ProLogic or Dolby ProLogic II for all 2 channel sources such
as radio and CDs.
ProLogic or Dolby ProLogic II for all 2 channel sources such
as radio and CDs.
Set Surround Volume Levels:
1. Set Left, Center and Right to “Zero” (0dB).
2. Set Left and Right surround levels to a minimum of “+5” dB.
Don’t hesitate to set surround channels to “+7” dB or higher in
order to hear enveloping surround sound.
order to hear enveloping surround sound.
Optional 6.1 and 7.1 Channel Hookup
If you choose to use additional speakers with a 6.1 or 7.1 channel
receiver, connect those speakers to the "Rear" channel outputs of your
receiver. Consult the receiver owner's manual for specific information
about 6.1 or 7.1 channel operation.
receiver, connect those speakers to the "Rear" channel outputs of your
receiver. Consult the receiver owner's manual for specific information
about 6.1 or 7.1 channel operation.
Technical Assistance
It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any questions
regarding your Mythos SSA or its set-up. Please contact your nearest
Definitive Technology dealer or call us directly at (800) 228-7148
(US & Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries) or e-mail
info@definitivetech.com.
regarding your Mythos SSA or its set-up. Please contact your nearest
Definitive Technology dealer or call us directly at (800) 228-7148
(US & Canada), 01 (410) 363-7148 (all other countries) or e-mail
info@definitivetech.com.
SSA-50
OWNER’S MANUAL
Definitive Technology
For more information on Definitive Technology Loudspeakers and accessories,
visit www.definitivetech.com, or email info@definitivetech.com.
Definitive Technology, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA. 800-228-7148
visit www.definitivetech.com, or email info@definitivetech.com.
Definitive Technology, Owings Mills, Maryland, USA. 800-228-7148
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SSA-50
OWNER’S MANUAL
Mythos Solo Surround Array Loudspeakers
Thank You
Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Solo Surround Array
Loudspeaker System. The Mythos SSA-50 is a unique speaker that provides a stunning
5-channel surround experience from just one speaker. This extraordinary speaker
makes enjoying a high performance surround audio system more convenient than
ever before. You chose wisely.
Our engineers spent many years developing this product. In order to ensure that you
experience the finest performance possible, we encourage you to take a moment to fully
read this owner’s manual and familiarize yourself with the proper installation and set-up
procedures for your Mythos SSA-50 speaker.