MONITOR10
MONITOR12
1 Mitek Plaza
Winslow, IL 61089
815-367-3000
800-225-5689
MONITOR6C
MONITOR6
OWNERS MANUAL
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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
• Internally braced high density MDF cabinets
• Nickel-plated 5-way binding posts
• Black ash finish to blend in with any decor
• MTX 5 year limited warranty
• Power Sentry Protection Circuit
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
MAIN LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS
MONITOR12, MONITOR10, MONITOR6
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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your speakers are designed to work with a wide range of electronic components.
As little as 20 watts per channel can provide enough power for most applications.
If you have a large room or prefer louder listening levels, more power may be
required.
Caution: When choosing an amplifier, do not exceed the power
rating of the speaker. If you hear very high levels of audible distortion you are exceeding the capabilities of the system. Damage
can occur from this distortion, turn the volume back down until the
distortion disappears.
Use the following guidelines to maintain the appearance of your speakers. Use
a soft, damp cloth to clean the speaker cabinet. Avoid using harsh detergents or
cleaning fluids. Remove the grills to vacuum and remove dust. Do not vacuum
any of the speaker components, permanent damage could occur.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
For additional technical assistance you can visit our website at www.mtxaudio.com.
Otherwise, our technical service representatives can be reached by phone: 1-800CALL-MTX or by email: technical@mtx.com.
MTX WARRANTY INFORMATION
All MONITOR12, MONITOR10, MONITOR6 and MONITOR6C Speaker Cabinets
purchased in the United States from an authorized MTX dealer are guaranteed
against defects in material and workmanship for a period five years from the date
purchased by the end user, and limited to the original retail purchaser of the product.
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. This warranty is valid in the United States only.
Proof of purchase is required when requesting service, so please retain your sales
receipt and take a moment to register your warranty on line @www.mtx.com.
SURROUND LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS
MONITOR6
If you are using the MONITOR6 for rear channel speakers in a home theater
application 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
RIGHT
FR
ONT
LEFT
FR
ONT
CENTER
CHANNEL
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
REAR
FIGURE 1 Typical Loudspeaker Placement
LISTENING AREA
45
RIGHT
FRONT
LEFT
FRONT
CENTER
CHANNEL
LEFT
REAR
RIGHT
REA
R
FIGURE 2 Alternate Loudspeaker Placement
LISTENING AREA
MONITOR6
Driver Compliment
Woofer- 6-1/2” Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
Tweeter- 19mm dome, ferrofluid cooled
Frequency Response: 55Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 100 watts RMS / 200 watts peak music
Sensitivity: 89dB 1W/1M
Shipping Weight: 20 lbs.
Dimensions: 12 3/4” H x 7 1/2” W x 8 1/2” D
MONITOR6C
Driver Compliment
Woofer- (2) 6-1/2” Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
Tweeter- 19mm dome, ferrofluid cooled
Frequency Response: 60Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 100 watts RMS /200 watts peak music
Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1M
Shipping Weight: 16 lbs.
Dimensions: 7 1/2” H x 17 5/8” W x 8” D
MONITOR10
Driver Compliment
Woofer- 10” Powder coated composite pulp cone
Midrange- 6-1/2" Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
Tweeter- 19mm dome, ferrofluid cooled
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 200 watts RMS /400 watts peak music
Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1M
Shipping Weight: 42 lbs.
Dimensions: 31 7/16” H x 11 1/8” W x 14 5/16” D
MONITOR12
Driver Compliment
Woofer- 12” Powder coated composite pulp cone
Midrange- 6-1/2" Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
Tweeter- 19mm dome, ferrofluid cooled
Frequency Response: 25Hz - 20kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
Power Handling: 250 watts RMS / 500 watts peak music
Sensitivity: 94dB 1W/1M
Shipping Weight: 51 lbs.
Dimensions: 35” H x 13 1/8” W x 16 1/16” D
CENTER CHANNEL
Figure 3 Proper Placement of Center Channel Speaker
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FIGURE 4 Connecting Speakers to Amplifier or Receiver
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.
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 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)
Overload Protection
The MONITOR10 and MONITOR12 are equipped with an internal overload protection 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 compressed. 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 dramatically. Turning the volume control down to a low level for 10 seconds will
restore normal operation.
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.
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