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USER MANUAL MX6 Mirage

Mirage MX Home Theater Systemowners manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ CAREFULLY! Caution: To prevent the risk of electrical shock, match wide blades of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Read Instructions: All safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain instructions: Safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product & operation instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning: Unplug the product from the wall before cleaning. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners, just a damp cloth. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and moisture: Do not use this product near water. Power Sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply in your home, call your local power company. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug. This plug will fit the power outlet in only one way as a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug, try reversing it. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug. Power Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords, as this can result in a risk of electrical shock. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that can result in a fire or electrical shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as openings or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Heat: This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Non-Use Periods: The power cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The product has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. Product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. F. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Please take the time to read all of the instructions contained in this manual to make certain your system is properly installed and functioning correctly. Please retain the carton and packing materials for this MIRAGE

product to protect it in the event it ever has to be shipped to a service center for repairs. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by an end user in anything other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished, and properly packaged for return shipment at the end user’s expense.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol. Within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.owners manual INTRODUCTION We are proud to welcome you as a new owner of a MIRAGE speaker. The finest components and materials are manufactured to exacting standards and tested with sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques to ensure exceptional performance that is superior to systems costing several times their price. This approach to the development of the MIRAGE system has resulted in a significant improvement over other system designs in terms of performance and aesthetics.

THE MIRAGE MX SERIES

The main goal of this series was to provide a product with the most natural, accurate performance and seamless, home theater blending. This was accomplished by using MIRAGE’S proprietary OMNIPOLAR™ technology. OMNIPOLAR™ technology produces the same amount of direct and reflected sound as live events for the most realistic experience of either music or home theater.

OMNIPOLAR™? OMNIPOLAR™ technology uses natural room reflections to create a greater sense of realism. This realism is accomplished by recreating the same ratio of direct to reflected sound found in nature, 70% reflected and 30% direct. A traditional speaker can only produce 30% reflected sound. It is the required additional reflected sound provided by an OMNIPOLAR™ speaker that creates the OMNIPOLAR™ three-dimensional sound experience.

in a Home Theater configuration. See Diagrams G and H.

2. Connect all five speakers with speaker wire to their

respective speaker outputs on the back of the amplifier/receiver. Be sure to respect the polarity of the wire. Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the positive (RED+) terminal on the satellite. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the satellite. See Diagram B.

3. Connect the subwoofer from the Subwoofer

Output on the back of the A/V Receiver or processor to the input on the subwoofer.

4. MIRAGE suggests using the Small setting in the

bass management set-up of your Dolby Digital system for all speakers.

5. MIRAGE suggests setting the bass management

crossover of your A/V Receiver or processor to 120Hz. (Or as close to 120Hz as possible). If your A/V Receiver or processor does not have a variable crossover, please proceed to the next step. NOTE: When using the receiver for bass management, the internal filter of the subwoofer should be bypassed by turning the Low Pass Filter

completely to the right.

6. Balance the sound output of the speakers by using

the pink noise test pattern generated by your A/V Receiver or processor, adjusting the system so all speakers produce the same output level.

7. When setting your subwoofer level, be sure that

the setting on your A/V Receiver or processor remains as close to flat as possible. Boosting or cutting the subwoofer output on your A/V Receiver or processor may produce poor sound quality. Instead, use volume control on the back of the MIRAGE MX Subwoofer for fine tuning. You are now ready to enjoy your MIRAGE MX System.

INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTIONS The MIRAGE MX Series is equipped with high quality binding posts ideally suited for bare wire connections. In order to connect the wires, push down on the rubber insert located on the underside of the cabinet. Pushing down on this insert will activate the spring loaded terminals hidden below it and will line up the terminals with the small holes in the back of the cabinet. Carefully insert bare wire (maximum of 14 gauge) into the openings. Alternatively, the rubber insert at the bottom of the cabinet can easily be removed with a paper clip. Once the insert is removed, simply follow the steps indicated above. Diagram E. 3owners manual Connect all five speakers with speaker wire to their respective speaker outputs on the back of the amplifier/receiver. Be sure to respect the polarity of the wire. Connect the speaker wire from the positive (RED +) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the positive (RED+) terminal on the satellite. Connect the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the receiver/amplifier to the negative (BLACK-) terminal on the satellite. See Diagram B.

A variety of universal stands are suitable for the MIRAGE MX speaker system. One of the recommended stands is the Sanus Home Theater HTB7 (www.sanus.com). Diagram F illustrates how the MIRAGE MX attaches to the Sanus HTB7 stand. The illustration can also be used as a guide for attaching the MIRAGE MX satellite to other universal stands. Please note that a universal stand must have a minimum weight allowance of at least 4 pounds or 1.5Kg. NOTE: When attaching the speaker to the stand, the mounting screw needs to slide all the way into the key-way hole. While tightening the thumbscrew, ensure that there is a solid fit between the MIRAGE MX enclosure and the stand bracket to avoid the speaker falling off the bracket.

For wall mount installations, the MIRAGE MX is equipped with a simple key-way insert that can be used to mount the speaker securely to a vertical surface. Carefully drive a #8 screw into a stud in the wall, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of the screw exposed, then mount the MIRAGE MX like you would a picture. Note: Failure to attach the screw safely to a secure spot on the wall can result in damage or injury. See Diagram C. When mounting the speaker at a height of under six feet, orient the MIRAGE MX in an upright position. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the MIRAGE MX downward until it sits in position. See Diagrams C and D. When mounting the speaker at a height of over six feet, orient the MIRAGE MX in an upside down position so the grille is facing the floor and use the bottom key-way channel. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the MIRAGE MX downward until it sits in position. See Diagrams C and D. SPEAKER PLACEMENT The MIRAGE MX System has been designed for high performance in a wide variety of settings, but here are a few helpful hints that will help to maximize performance and your enjoyment.

LEFT AND RIGHT CHANNELS

A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and listener at approximately 1.5 times the distance between the speakers. For example, if the speakers were ideally placed a minimum of 6 feet apart, the best seating position would be 9 feet away. Ideal height would position the speaker at approximately ear level when the listener is in a seated position. CENTER CHANNEL A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a movie’s soundtrack, most of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the effect of voices emanating from the actor’s mouth, the center channel should be centrally located between the left and right MIRAGE MX and be placed above or below the television. SURROUND CHANNEL When using the MIRAGE MX as a surround speaker it should be positioned adjacent to and slightly in front or behind the primary listening area. A general guideline for the recommended height would be approximately 6 feet.

BOOKSHELF/ENTERTAINMENT UNIT

PLACEMENT The small size and OMNIPOLAR™ dispersion of the versatile MIRAGE MX permits them to be easily placed, among other places, in a bookshelf. To maximize the OMNIPOLAR™ dispersion potential, bring the speaker as close to the front of the cabinet as possible. CABINET CARE Great care and craftsmanship has gone into the construction and finish of the cabinet. Periodically use a soft, dry cloth to remove dust or fingerprints. Do not use paper towels or other abrasive materials as it may damage the finish. 4owners manual NOTE: Please retain the carton and packing material for your MIRAGE products, to protect them in the event of a move or if they need to be shipped to a service center. Product received damaged by a service center that has been shipped by the end user in other than the original packaging will be repaired, refurbished and properly packaged for return shipment, at the end user's expense. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT The placement of your new MIRAGE MX subwoofer is critical to its performance. The three most common locations include: in the corner of the room (which can result in a boomy or exaggerated low frequency response), placement along one wall but out of the corner (moderate bass performance with increased fidelity over corner placement), or alongside a front speaker (creating a better blend with the front speaker, but sacrificing overall volume). Experimentation with subwoofer placement is highly encouraged, as slight adjustments can create large benefits in sound reproduction. To further test subwoofer placement, install the subwoofer temporarily in your main listening position and while playing a familiar piece of music, walk around the listening room until you find the best sounding position. This is a possible location for the subwoofer to be placed. TERMINOLOGY AND CONTROLS e POWER MODE – This switch can be set to either On or Auto. If the switch is in the On position, it will constantly remain on. If the switch is set to the Auto position, when a signal is present the subwoofer will turn on and will automatically turn off several minutes after a signal is no longer present. r VOLUME LEVEL – This knob can be adjusted to control the level of output from your subwoofer. The level chosen should allow the subwoofer to blend its output with that of the rest of your audio system. t PHASE – This switch allows for the adjustment of the phase of the subwoofer, in relation to the speakers used in your system, from 0 to +360 degrees. u LOW-PASS FILTER – This control allows for the adjustment of the low-pass filter. Adjustments can infinitely be made from 50HZ to 200Hz. This will determine the highest frequency that the subwoofer will reproduce. When using an external filter (in your home theater receiver) the internal filter can be bypassed by turning the knob completely to the right. 5owners manual i LINE IN/SUB IN – These inputs are an RCA type LFE/stereo/mono input. If you are connecting yoursubwoofer to a pre-amp/processor with a LFE orSubwoofer pre-amp output, connect a single RCAcable to the LFE/Left input. o WA PORT – For future use. p POWER CORD CONNECTOR – Connect the power cord from your AC outlet to this input. Connectingyour subwoofer to a surge protector or lineconditioner is always recommended. Do notconnect the power cord to the switched orunswitched outlet of your receiver as this coulddamage your subwoofer and receiver. a AC MAINS – Turn the main power on/off with the AC MAINS switch

s STATUS INDICATOR – The LED found on the amplifier panel will illuminate in blue when thesubwoofer is functioning. If the unit is in Automode and is not receiving a signal, the light willremain off. CONNECTING YOUR

CAUTION: All power should be turned off toyour system before any connections are made.Careful attention should be taken to ensurethat all electronic components are notconnected to an AC source. Not doing so couldresult in potential damage to the system.

METHOD 1 – RCA – SUB IN FOR HOME

THEATER OR LFE APPLICATIONS

1 On the rear of the receiver/pre-amp there shouldbe a single RCA type jack marked “Subwoofer/Pre-Amp Out”. Connect a single RCA cable from thatjack to the i LINE IN/SUB IN on the rear of thesubwoofer. A standard male to male RCA cable isneeded.2 After connecting the single i LINE IN/SUB INconnection, plug your MIRAGE subwoofer into anAC outlet. Do not use the AC outlet on the rear ofyour receiver. After plugging in the unit, switch theMain Power to On.3 See Final System Adjustments, below. FINAL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1 After having turned on the main power switch andhaving broken-in the speaker, select the correctposition for the e POWER MODE, either On orAuto depending on your system. The Auto selectionwill leave the unit in a self-sensing mode, such thatshould the unit sense an audio signal it will turnitself on and then shut down after several minuteswithout signal, while in the On position thesubwoofer always remains on. Should the systemnot be used for an extensive period of time, it isrecommended that the subwoofer be unpluggedfrom the AC.2 Adjust the r VOLUME LEVEL of your MIRAGE MXsubwoofer so that the volume of your subwoofermatches the overall system volume. This ensures asmooth transition between the low and highfrequencies of your system.3 Adjust the u LOW-PASS FILTER on your MIRAGE MX subwoofer so that the frequency range of thesubwoofer blends well with that of the frontspeakers. Setting the crossover too low will createa gap between the frequency response of the frontspeakers and that of the subwoofer, while settingthe crossover frequency too high will create adoubling of certain frequencies, making the musicsound boomy. When using small satellite speakers,the appropriate crossover frequency should befrom 90Hz to 120Hz, for the bookshelf speakers70Hz to 90Hz and for the large floorstandingspeakers 40Hz to 70Hz. The Bypass position shouldbe used when connecting to a receiver with bassmanagement (such as in a digital surround soundmovie system). This connection defeats thecrossover feature on the MIRAGE MX subwoofer,allowing this control to be handled by the receiver.4 Adjust the t PHASE CONTROL so that the subwoofer integrates fully with the rest of youraudio system. This control ensures that thesubwoofer operates in phase with the rest of thesystem, as an out of phase subwoofer will eithersound like it is lacking in bass performance or thatits timing is off. This setting will be determined byyour listening position, the characteristics of yourlistening room and its interaction with yourMIRAGE MX subwoofer. An out of phase speakermeans that the speaker cone is moving inwardswhen it should be moving outwards, like the otherspeakers in your system, causing cancellations ofcertain frequencies. By adjusting the phase control,one can ensure that all speakers move in theproper direction, at the same time. 6owners manual 5 Steps 2, 3 and 4 might require repeating in order to fine tune your system. Ensuring the proper blending between the speakers and the subwoofer is critical to the performance of your system, as a whole.

Outside of North America, the warranty may be changed to comply with local regulations. Ask your local MIRAGE dealer for details of the LIMITED WARRANTY applicable in your country.

CINÉMA MAISON OU APPLICATIONS

warrants this product to the retail purchaser against any failure resulting from original manufacturing defects in workmanship or materials. The warranty is in effect for a period of: Speaker Section-five (5) years, Amplifier Section-three (3) years from date of purchase from an authorized MIRAGE

dealer and is valid only if the original dated bill of sale is presented when service is required. The warranty does not cover damage caused during shipment, by accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, unauthorized product modification, failure to follow the instructions outlined in the owner’s manual, failure to perform routine maintenance, damage resulting from unauthorized repairs or claims based upon misrepresentations of the warranty by the seller. WARRANTY SERVICE If you require service for your MIRAGE

Speaker Systems speaker(s) at any time during the warranty period, please contact:

1) the dealer from whom you purchased the product(s),

3) Additional service centers can be found by checking

Speaker Systems website: www.miragespeakers.com. You will be responsible for transporting the speakers in adequate packaging to protect them from damage in transit and for the shipping costs to an authorized MIRAGE

Speaker Systems. If the product is returned for repair to MIRAGE

Speaker Systems the costs of the return shipment to you will be paid by MIRAGE

Speaker Systems, provided the repairs concerned fall within the Limited Warranty. The MIRAGE

Speaker Systems Warranty is limited to repair or replacement of MIRAGE

Speaker Systems products. It does not cover any incidental or consequential damage of any kind. If the provisions in any advertisement, packing cartons or literature differ from those specified in this warranty, the terms of the Limited Warranty prevail. GARANTIE AUX