MISSION ZX-2 High-gloss Black, ZX-1 High-gloss White, ZX-2 High-gloss White, ZX-5 High-gloss Black, ZX-C1 High-gloss White ZX-Series-User-Manual-90724-1.pdf

ZX-1
ZX-2
ZX-3
ZX-4
ZX-5
ZX-C1
ZX-C2
ZX-S

ZX-12SUB

User's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

DO NOT use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with a dry cloth.

DO NOT install near any head sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce head.

Protect the powe r cord from being wal ked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such

as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,

or has been dropped.

Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: If using spikes make sure that they do not pierce

mains cables etc under / above the carpet.

When making any connections, switch the amplifier o.

When you switch on your system or change sources, set the

volume control at minimum and turn the level up gradually.

DO NOT use your amplifier at full volume.

Avoid extreme settings of tone controls or graphic equalisers.

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker cabinets.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired

and are in phase.

Do not connect your loudspeakers to the mains supply, except

for subwoofers.

DO NOT attempt to dismantle the dismantle the loudspeaker.

There are no user serviceable parts inside and you will render the

warranty void.

Site hi-fi electronics away from the loudspeakers on a rigid stand

or cabinet.

Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other hi-fi

units, or share the same shelf or cabinet.

Site unscreened speakers and subwoofers at least 0.5m away

from TV set s, com puter s etc. Some man ufact urers forbi d

the placing of objects ontop of their TV sets. Check your TV

handbook before installing he centre speaker directly on your TV

sets. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

Use on l y att a chm e nts / ac c es s ori e s spe c ifi e d by th e

manufacturer.

DO NOT subject loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity

or sunlight.

DO NOT block any ventilation openings.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than

the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided

for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

The apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the

apparatus.

Use only with a card, stand, tripod, bracket or table

sp ec if ie d by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a ca rd is used, use caution when

moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

CAUTION: The mains power switch for electronic equipment

should be located in an open area without any obstructions. The

mains power plug must remain freely operable at all times.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this

device.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.

Th is symbol indic ates th at da ng erou s that
dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric
shock is present within this unit.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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WARNING:

When an amplifier is driven beyond its power output capabilities it will produce output

capabilities it will produce distorted results which will quickly damage your speakers by overheating.
Make sure that your amplifier is not left unattended when playing, for example at parties, and turn the
volume control down at the first sign of audible distortion,

Warranty Conditions

The warranty card enclosed should be completed and returned to Mission or its Distributor within 8 days of
purchase.

No dealer or distributor may vary the terms of this warranty which is personal to the original purchaser and is not
transferable.

Please retain the sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Warranty claims must wherever possible be made through the Dealer from whom the equipment was purchased.

This warranty excludes:

Damage caused through neglect, accident, misuse, wear and tear, or through incorrect installation, adjustment or
repair by unauthorised personnel. Any unauthorised servicing will result in loss of warranty.

Liability for damage or loss occurring in the transit to or from the purchaser.

Consequent damage, loss or injury, arising from or in conjunction with this equipment.

Equipment for attention under warranty should be considered return carriage paid. If equipment is found to
comply with the published specification, Mission reserves the right to raise a charge.

The above conditions do not aect your statutory rights as a consumer.

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Welcome to Mission!

The ZX Series is the latest in a long line of distinguished Mission loudspeakers. These technologically advanced
loudspeakers will complement the finest electronics and décor. This series incorporates purpose – designed bass
driver cones, precision engineered motor systems and advanced tweeters. All our loudspeaker drive units are
manufactured in our factory using the latest precision tooling. High qualit
Mission ZX speakers will bring you great pleasure for many years.

y binding posts feature on all models. Your

General Information

Please read these instructions carefully before installing your loudspeakers. A few minutes studying this manual will
ensure a superb performance from your loudspeaker for many years. Please attention to all cautions printed on the
pages marked with this symbol

Preparing Your Loudspeakers

The Mission ZX-3, ZX-4 and ZX-5 floorstanding models require fitting with the included plinth and spikes before
use. Use the screw provided to secure the plinths to the base of the speakers. Make sure that the screws are fully
tightened.

After unpacking, the other loudspeakers need no further preparation.

Preparing the Floorstanding Loudspeakers (ZX-3, ZX-4, ZX-5)

Attention:

Because the product is heavy, please arrange 1 or 2 persons to remove package.

1.Prepare a piece of towel or carpet as protection cusion.

2. Open the carton from the top , Put the carton upside down on the towel or carpet.

3. Remove the outside carton and the inside pack.

4. Put the product straight up and place it in the right place.

Spike Seats
A set of spike seats is provided to protect sensitive floors from possible damage. The loudspeaker should be mounted
on the wide spikes and the spike seats should be placed under each spike as shown. Level the loudspeakers with the
spike seats in place.

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Connecting your loudspeakers

Conventional Loudspeaker Connections

Loudspeaker cable is polarity coded along one edge. Split the cable to a depth of about 25mm and strip 8mm of
insulation from each wire. If the cable is stranded, twist the strand together.

Terminal Panels

Your loudspeakers use two or four terminals. When single wiring speakers use the connecting links as shown opposite.
Unscrew the terminal. Thread the bare end of the cable through the cross-hole ensuring there are no loose strands.
Tighten securely. Connect the red, positive (+) terminal of the left loudspeaker to the corresponding red, positive (+)
amplifier

Bi-Wiring

All models in the Mission ZX Series can be bi-wired for improved performance.

Remove both pairs of shorting links and connect a cable to each pair of terminals, running them to a common
connection at the amplifier output terminals.

In the figure to the right, the terminal panel on the left is bi-wired; the panel on the right is conventionally wired. Note
the shorting links.

terminal. Connect the black, negative (-) terminals similarly. Repeat for the right channel.

Bi-Amping

By using separate amplifiers for LF and HF drive units you can further improve performance. This is known as bi­amping.

Note that the amplifier inputs are linked.

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Positioning Your Loudspeakers

Floor Standing and Bookshelf Loudspeakers

Mission ZX-3, ZX-4 and ZX-5 loudspeakers should be placed on the floor (ideally on spikes). Mission ZX-1 and ZX-2
should be mounted on rigid stands, ideally spike coupled to the floor.

Height is important: A stand should place the top of a speaker at ear level to a seated listener. Shelf or bracket
mounting is second best. The distance from the wall can profoundly a
your speakers are too close to the wall the bass will boom and sound will be coloured. Moving them into the room
may increase
is smooth with well-defined, powerful bass. Start with the speakers about 300mm from the wall and 1.8m apart. The
distance from each loudspeaker to the side wall should be at least
loudspeakers and the distance from the wall until you get a perfect stereo stage. If your loudspeakers are wired
correctly, the sound should be full with a clean treble and a deep, rich bass.

clarity but tends to reduce the bass output. When positioned correctly, the high frequency response

ect loudspeakers’ sonic performance. If

500mm. Vary the distance between the two

Centre and surround speaker

Your ZX-C1/C2 centre loudspeakers should be positioned
ontop of the TV monitor or on a shelf in a console below
the TV set. If you place the unit directly on top of the
TV, ensure that the cabinet
assembly is stable. Place the stand on a stable surface
and place the ZX-C1/C2 on the stand. Ensure the stand is
central to the speaker cabinet. Check your TV handbook
or consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

The surround speakers should be placed above head
height and behind the listening seat. They may be stand
or bracket mounted on the side walls or
but always behind the listene
within 450mm of a TV screen.

can stand the weight and the

on the rear walls

r. Do not operate them

Tuning and Phase

Phase:

and at the loudspeaker terminals of the amplifier. The conductor colour should always be connected the same way
round. If your loudspeakers are connected correctly, you will hear a full sound with clean midrange and a deep,
powerful bass.

Fine Tuning:

needed, foam port bungs are provided which may be used to alter the bass parameters and damp resonances,
especially when operating the loudspeakers next to walls etc.

Place a bung in each speaker port and adjust them in and out as needed.

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To check the loudspeaker phase, check the polarity of your speaker wire at the terminals of the loudspeakers

All the loudspeakers except the ZX-S are reflex enclosures. Although these will not normally be

Home Theatre Topics

Front Left Front Right

Surround Left Surround Right

Back Left Back Right

(Single Back channel for 6.1)

Loudspeaker Positioning

Front Loudspeakers: The front loudspeakers are placed
on either side of the TV monitor, 2 to 3 metres apart. The
speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed
towards the listeners.

Rear Surround Channels

We recommend placing the s urro und speaker in a
high po sition, behind the listeners head. If the rear
wall is more than 1 metre behind the listening seat, an
alternative position is on the side walls. If the walls
are a long way from the listening seat, consider stand
mounti

ng the loudspeakers.

Centre Channel

Most of the dialogue comes from the centre loudspeaker.
Speech should appear to originate fro m t he actors
mouths. Operating height is important. Ideally the front
and centre channel speakers should be at the same
height. The front of the cabinet should be level with the
TV screen.

Positioning Surround Loudspeakers

ZX-S Surround Loudspeakers

The speakers should ideally be sited 600 mm-1.5 metres above the listening position and 2.5-3.5 metres apart, central
to the listener and behind the listening position, preferably on a rear wall. If the listeni
from a rear wall, the speakers may be mounted on opposite side walls but always behind the listening position.

Ensure that the wall is sound and can support the product. Drill two 5mm holes in the wall 180mm apart. Fix a suitable
No 8 round head screw firmly into each hole using appropriate wall plugs. Leave a stub of 5mm protruding from the
wall.

Connect the loudspeakers. Align the holes in the mounting brackets over the screw and carefully lower the unit onto
the screws.The speaker should now be securely attached with the spacers resting against the wall. Now connect the
speakers to th

e amplifier.

ng position is some distance

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5.1 System connections

The front left and front right channels are bi-wired to provide the best fidelity.

Setting Speaker Sizes

When used with a subwoofer, digital AV processors usually require you to set the size of the loudspeakers for good
bass management. This is usually ‘Large’ or ‘Small’. With the exception of the ZX-1 and ZX-2 all the loudspeakers
should set to ‘Large’. Depending on the performance of your subwoofer you may set the ZX-3 to ‘Large’ or ‘Small’.

Loudspeaker maintenance

Use a cloth to clean your cabinet and very occasionally a slightly damped cloth to remove finger marks, etc. Although
the grilles

have been voiced to sound at their best with grilles on. We do not advocate removal of the grilles: if necessary clean
the grilles carefully in place with a soft brush.

may be removed, these speakers.

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Specification

Model

General Description

Enclosure Type

Transducer Complement

Bass Driver 5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone 5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2 5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2

Treble Driver 1.5" (38mm) ring dome 1.5" (38mm) ring dome 1.5" (38mm) ring dome

AV Shield

Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m)

Recommended Amplifier Power

Peak SPL

Nominal Impedance

Minimum Impedance

Frequency Response(+/-3dB)

Bass Extension(-6dB)

Crossover Frequency

Dimensions (HxWxD) 300 * 240 * (350+12)mm 420 * 240 * (350+12)mm 1025 * 240 * (350+12)mm

Net Weight 7.6kg/pcs 9.4kg/pcs 20.4kg/pcs

ZX-1

2-way bookshelf speaker

Bass reflex

2-way

No

88dB

25-100W

108dB

8Ω compatible

3.5 Ω

52Hz ~ 24kHz

46Hz

2.6kHz

ZX-2

2-way bookshelf speaker

Bass reflex

2-way

No

89dB

25-150W

110dB

8Ω compatible

3.8 Ω

45Hz ~ 24kHz

40Hz

2.4kHz

ZX-3

2-way floorstanding speaker

Bass reflex

2-way

No

90dB

25-150W

110dB

4Ω (compatible 8Ω )

3.4 Ω

42Hz ~ 24kHz

38Hz

2.4kHz

Model

General Description

Enclosure Type

Transducer Complement

Bass Driver

Midrange Driver

Treble Driver

AV Shield

Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m)

Recommended Amplifier Power

Peak SPL

Nominal Impedance

Minimum Impedance

Frequency Response(+/-3dB)

Bass Extension(-6dB)

Crossover Frequency

Dimensions (HxWxD) 1075 * 240 * (350+12)mm 1155 * 265 * (400+12)mm 180 * 600 * (300+12)mm

Net Weight 24.6kg/pcs 31.2kg/pcs 12.6kg/pcs

ZX-4

3-way floorstanding speaker

Bass reflex

3-way

5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2

5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone

1.5" (38mm) ring dome

No

90dB

25-150W

110dB

4Ω (compatible 8Ω )

3.4 Ω

40Hz ~ 24kHz

35Hz

530Hz,2.7kHz

.

ZX-5

3-way floorstanding speaker

Bass reflex

3-way

6.5" (165mm) aluminium cone x2

5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2

1.5" (38mm) ring dome

No

91dB

30-200W

114dB

4Ω (compatible 8Ω )

3.4 Ω

36Hz ~ 24kHz

30Hz

570Hz,2.5kHz

ZX-C1

2-way centre speaker

Bass reflex

2-way

5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2

1.5" (38mm) ring dome

No

89dB

25-150W

109dB

8Ω compatible

4.0 Ω

48Hz ~ 24kHz

45Hz

2.5kHz

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Model

General Description

Enclosure Type

Transducer Complement

Bass Driver 5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x4 5.25" (130mm) aluminium cone x2

Treble Driver 1.5" (38mm) ring dome 1.5" (38mm) ring dome x 2

AV Shield

Sensitivity (2.0V @ 1m)

Recommended Amplifier Power

Peak SPL

Nominal Impedance

Minimum Impedance

Frequency Response(+/-3dB)

Bass Extension(-6dB)

Crossover Frequency

Dimensions (HxWxD) 180 * 880 * (300+12)mm 285 * 335 * 185mm

Net Weight 17.6kg/pcs 8.6kg/pcs

ZX-C2

2.5-way centre speaker

Bass reflex

2.5-way

No

90dB

25-150W

110dB

8Ω compatible

4.4 Ω

48Hz ~ 24kHz

42Hz

430Hz, 2.1kHz

ZX-S

2-way surround speaker

Closed-box system

2-way

No

88dB

25-150W

109dB

8Ω compatible

4.3 Ω

120Hz ~ 24kHz

100Hz

2.7kHz

Model

Description/Format
Drive Units
Frequency Response
Amplifier Power Output
Peak Power Output
Line Input Sensitivity
Crossover Range
Inputs

Input Impedance

Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N)
Avg. Max Output @1m
Features
Dimensions

Net weight
Accessories

ZX-12SUB

Active Dynamic-Drive IB subwoofer system
1 x (12")300mm cone long-throw
35- 120Hz ±3dB
300W
450W
200mv for maximum output
30 - 150Hz
Stereo Line In (2 x RCA Phono)
Mono (LFE) Line In (RCA Phono)
Line Input 10kΩ
LFE 5kΩ
≥85dB
118dB
Phase inversion, Auto on-off
Height: (420+58)mm(with feet)
Width: 400mm
Depth: (450+15)mm

23.0kg
IEC p ower cord

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Service Centre

Should a fault occur with your loudspeakers, please pack it correctly, using the original packing, so you can ship it
safely. Product for service should be returned to the appointed dealer from whom you purchased the product. If you
experience diculties or there is no mission dealer in your area, contact the Mission distributor or the oce below.

UK

IAG Service Dept, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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IAG House, 13/14 Glebe Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DL, UK

Tel: [phone] F ax: [phone] www.mission.co.uk

IAG reserves the right to alter the design and specications without notice. All rights reserved © IAG Group Ltd.
Mission is a member of the International Audio Group. CODE: MH14-MNL005a

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