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the frequency closest to 80 Hz. The surround channels in a Pro-Logic only system do not have
switchable filters.
B. Set the center channel to Normal, unless you have a THX controller. With a THX controller, set the
center channel to the THX setting.
C. Turn off all limiters and compressors, auto azimuth controls, auto balance controls, etc.
D. If the processor/receiver/receiver has an input level control, calibrate it per the manufacturer’s
instructions.
E. If the component has a digital input, and you are using a source component with a digital output,
always use the digital input, not the analog input.
9. Set levels for each channel. Take the measurement at the listening position to establish the reference level.
Set all channels to exactly the same level.
Use a Sound Level Meter. Point it directly at the speaker being measured. Set all channels to the same level,
using the processor/receiver/receiver’s internal 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.
NOTE:If you using identical speakers anywhere in your system (e.g., K-5 or K-7 speakers for the left, center, and
right channels), all of those channels should be set to the same level. If your meter measures a different level, it is
probably a limitation of this type of meter measurement method and not an actual audible level difference. Set the
channels using identical speakers to the same level, unless you actually hear a difference later when you are doing
listening to verify the system setup.
10. Check phase. Make sure that all five main channel speakers are wired in phase. The Video Essentials disc
has tests for main speaker phase.
11. Make sure that the subwoofer and main speakers are in phase at the crossover point. Listen to something
with a consistent bass line around the crossover frequency while a partner switches the “Phase” control on the
subwoofer from “+” to “-”. The switch position that results in the greatest bass at the listening position is the correct
setting.
12. Play something that is familiar to you through the system to verify the system’s overall performance. If
something does no sound right, recheck your connections and settings. Re-measure, re-check, re-align.
13. Switch the processor/receiver to each input that you will use. Check your settings for each input and each
mode. Some processor/receivers require that you enter settings separately for each mode and/or input.
14. Before playing the system, check levels and speaker alignment one last time.Make sure that you write down
all processor settings for future reference.
10. IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR SET-UP ASSISTANCE
Contact your dealer or M&K with a complete description of the problem. Please have the unit's model and
serial numbers (found on the back of the cabinet), date of purchase, and your dealer's name. 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
h o u r s, leave a message, and we will return your call promptly. A l t e rn a t i ve l y , an email can be sent to
service@mksound.com.
DO NOT RETURN YOUR SPEAKERS TOTHE FACTORY FOR SERVICE WITHOUT OBTAINING PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONK-5/K-7 SATELLITESPEAKER