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IF YOU NEED TO REPLACE THE EXTERNAL FUSE:

Disconnect supply cord before changing fuse.  Replace fuse only with same type.

Remove the fuse cap and inspect the fuse.  Look carefully at the fuse.  If the wire filament inside the glass is bro-

ken, replace the fuse ONLY with one of the identical size and value.  Using a fuse of a larger value will void your war-
ranty AND MAY CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.  Plug the subwoofer back in.  If it does not work, unplug it immediately, and
contact your dealer or M&K for service.

12.      IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Contact your dealer or M&K.  Please have the unit's model and serial numbers (found on the back of the cabinet),

date of purchase, the name of your dealer, and a complete description of the problem.  You can call M&K between 8:30
AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, at (818) 701-7010.  If you call outside these hours, leave a mes-
sage, and we will return your call. Alternatively, an e-mail can be sent to service@mksound.com.

DO NOT RETURN YOUR SPEAKERS TO THE FACTORY FOR 

SERVICE WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATION

All M&K powered subwoofers carry a five year limited parts and labor warranty.  This warranty is transferable to sub-

sequent owners up to three years from the date of original purchase, and it includes subwoofer amplifiers.  It does not
cover abuse, misuse, repairs by unauthorized service stations, speakers without  serial numbers, and speakers dam-
aged in shipping or by accident.  If you have any questions about the warranty, please contact M&K.

13.      M&K 5.1 MULTICHANNEL & PRO-LOGIC SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE

The 5 Most Important Items In System Setup:

1. Find the best location for the subwoofer for maximum output and flattest response

(usually the corner closest to the listening position)

2. Aim the front speakers (and the surrounds, if possible) vertically for the flattest

response and best imaging

3. Set all speakers to the Small setting for proper High-Pass and Low-Pass Filter

operation to get the lowest distortion and maximum dynamic range

4. Calibrate all speakers and the subwoofer to the identical level for proper imaging

and balance

5. Make sure all speakers are in phase for proper imaging and impact

These instructions will help you make sure that you cover all steps in setting up a 5.1 multichannel or Pro-Logic sur-

round sound system.  In addition to following this list, make certain that you study and understand the owner’s manual
for each and every component used in the system, especially the processor/receiver’s manual.  Have fun and good luck!

A useful tool for system setup is the DVD called Video Essentials. If you don’t have one, you can order it by visiting

www.videoessentials.com.

Here are the instructions for speaker setup.

A.

Locate the front speakers.  The left, right, and center speakers should be equidistant from the main
listening position.  Try to set up the speakers so that they are reasonably symmetrical to room surfaces.
A tape measure may be very helpful.

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Summary of Contents for VX-850

Page 1: ...VX 860 VX 850 Miller Kreisel Sound Inc 9351 Deering Avenue Chatsworth CA 91311 5858 USA 818 701 7010 fax 818 701 0369 www mksound com 2004 Miller Kreisel Sound Inc powered subwoofer operation manual...

Page 2: ...E SPEAKER WIRING OPTIONS 8 PLUGGING IN THE SUBWOOFER 8 6 Use OF THE PHASE CONTROL 9 7 USE OF THE LOW PASS FILTER CONTROL 9 8 USE OF THE BYPASS SWITCH 9 9 USING MULTIPLE SUBWOOFERS 10 10 HOME THEATRE U...

Page 3: ...NG SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled o...

Page 4: ...o the subwoofer BEFORE the cord is plugged into the AC wall socket 4 WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR SUBWOOFER M K subwoofers perform well in most room locations Unless your ear is a foot or two away from the su...

Page 5: ...an exceptionally sharp 36 dB octave low pass filter to remove the midbass and midrange frequencies unwanted in a subwoofer This makes your M K subwoofer truly non directional Your M K subwoofer is ma...

Page 6: ...omponent to the LINE LEVEL jacks on the Subwoofer s backplate If you run one cable connect it to the LEFT input jack See Figure 1 It is not necessary to use both input jacks on the sub woofer POWERED...

Page 7: ...FROM AMPLIFIER terminals A Connect the Amplifier s Left channel Positive terminal and the subwoofer s Left RED FROM AMPLIFIER terminal B Connect the Amplifier s Left channel Negative terminal and the...

Page 8: ...in place you are ready to plug in the subwoofer Set the BASS LEVEL control to MIN Attach the power cord to the receptacle on the subwoofer s back panel Then plug the cord into the AC outlet Slide the...

Page 9: ...hase You need to perform this test because when satellite speakers are located separate from a subwoofer each speak er is at a different distance from your ear In some cases the difference will be jus...

Page 10: ...ontroller is from a SUBWOOFER OUTPUT or MONO RCA jack This connection insures that a full bass signal is fed to the subwoofer If your component doesn t have a sub woofer output jack connect the subwoo...

Page 11: ...Satellite speakers sounds weak Refer to Section 6 Phasing Test on page 9 Reverse the and connections at the back of BOTH Satellite speakers OR switch the PHASE switch from to or vice versa The wiring...

Page 12: ...and speakers dam aged in shipping or by accident If you have any questions about the warranty please contact M K 13 M K 5 1 MULTICHANNEL PRO LOGIC SYSTEM SETUP GUIDE The 5 Most Important Items In Sys...

Page 13: ...nnects E Aim the front speakers this is a must for THX front speakers Use a laser level to align each speaker Place the level on the flat surface between the midranges and tweeters that is roughly in...

Page 14: ...test signal Set the meter to C weighting and Slow response Set the levels to 75 dB if you have a THX processor receiver receiver or are using the Video Essentials disc as a source for setting levels N...

Page 15: ...UENCY RESPONSE 20Hz 200Hz 3dB DIMENSIONS HxWxD 0 x 0 x 0 WEIGHT lbs kg VX 850 ENCLOSURE TYPE Sealed Box WOOFER Single 12 Driver POWER RATING 250 watts RMS FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz 200Hz 3dB DIMENSIONS...

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