Placement Options

The MCS 90 satellites and center channel are easily placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted. The speakers are configured for tabletop use when you first unpack the system. The foot installed on the rear of the speaker will keep it upright.

The MCS 90 satellites and center channel are designed to easily mount on the wall using the keyhole slot(s) on the back of the speaker. When mounting the speakers to the wall use the supplied rubber bumpers. You must remove the attached foot to wall-mount your speakers. Remove the thumbscrew from the back of the foot. It is slotted for easy removal with a screwdriver or a coin.

The keyhole mounting option is similar to hanging a picture frame on a wall. Install a #8 screw (not included) into the sheetrock, making sure to go into a stud, and hang the speaker onto the screw head. If a stud is not available, a sheetrock anchor should be used to support the weight of the speaker. It is advisable to connect the speaker wire prior to wall-mounting.

NOTE: Because there are so many different kinds of surfaces on which the speakers could be mounted. There is no one type of fastener that we could supply that would work in all the possible situations. So taking into account the surface the speaker is being mounted on, acquire the appropriate type of fasteners. If you’re not sure what type of fastener to use, take the mounting bracket to a friendly hardware store, tell them about the wall you’re mounting the speaker on, and ask them to recommend an appropriate fastener. Keep in mind the weight of the speaker.

Speaker Connections

After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready to wire your system. First, turn off all system power. Use the speaker wire included with the system to make your connections. For longer distances, #16 or #18 gauge wire available from your dealer should be used. Please see the illustration for guidance connecting the wires to the MCS 90 satellites and center channel.

For connection to your receiver please refer to its owner’s manual.

Important!

To ensure the best performance observe polarities when making speaker connections, as shown in the illustration. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way. If the connections are not made correctly it can cause poor bass response and imaging. Also, to avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment be careful not to let any of the bare wires touch each other.

+ –

+ –

+ Red – Black

Subwoofer Connections

Turn off all power. Use the subwoofer cable included with your system to connect the subwoofer to your receivers Subwoofer or LFE Output. Connect the other end to the “Line In” on the back of the Subwoofer.

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