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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-42

Dimensions: 40

" W (102.5 cm) x 4

" D (10.48 cm) x 4

" H (11.4 cm)

(speaker only, not including bracket)

Driver Complement: Three 3

" (8.3 cm) BDSS High-output drivers with coincident

array

" (20 mm) ferro-magnetic fluid damped pure aluminum

dome tweeter.

Two 3

" (8.3 cm) BDSS High-output full-range drivers.

Four 3" (7.6 cm) full-range high-output surround drivers

with butyl rubber surrounds.

equency Response: 60 Hz – 30 kHz

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 20 – 175 Watts/channel

Sensitivity: 89 dB

Weight: 20 lbs. (4.52 kG)

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Definitive Technology

SSA-42

OWNER’S MANUAL

Mythos Solo Surround Array Loudspeakers

Thank You

Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Solo Surround Array

Loudspeaker System featuring Spatial Array™ technology. The Mythos SSA-42 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-42 speaker.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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Definitive Technology SSA-42 OWNER’S MANUAL Mythos Solo Surround Array Loudspeakers Thank You Thank you for choosing the Definitive Technology Mythos Solo Surround Array Loudspeaker System featuring Spatial Array™ technology. The Mythos SSA-42 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.
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SSA-42 OWNER’S MANUAL Definitive Technology Positioning the SSA If placed on a shelf under a TV, adjust the leveling feet (screwed all the way in) to aim the speaker up towards the listeners. The SSA speaker may be mounted on the wall above or below the video screen. The SSA speaker may be placed directly on top of TVs that have at least 5-inches (13 cm) of flat surface on top. Do not place the SSA speaker on top of any surface that is not large or stable enough to securely support the speaker.
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SSA-42 OWNER’S MANUAL 13. When the wall mounting bracket is securely screwed to the wall, line up the speaker’s protruding Mounting Screws with the keyhole slots on the wall mounting bracket. Let the speaker slide straight down, allowing the screw heads to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slots. Gently push the bottom front edge of the speaker toward the wall until the speaker snaps onto the lower lip of the bracket.
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SSA-42 OWNER’S MANUAL 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. 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.