MNCX/MNCXS
Owners Manual
Platinum Series
Mini-Cube Speakers
Models
MNCX/MNCXB – Mini-Cube Speakers
MNCXS/MNCXSB/MNCXSM – Home Theater Package
MNCXSUB/MNCXBSUB – Mini-Cube Speakers and
Subwoofer
MNCXCB – Center Channel Speaker
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MNCX Mini-Cube Speaker
Contains one pair of speakers, available
in white (MNCX) or black (MNCXB).
MNCX units have dual 3” speakers with
paper cones and rubber surround.
Mini-Cube Specifications
Frequency Response
Maximum Power Rating
Continuous Power Rating
Impedance
150Hz to 20kHz
100 Watts
50 Watts RMS
8 ohms
8 ¾”
Height
Width
4”
Depth
4”
Weight
3.6 lbs.
MNCXS Home Theater Package
Contains two pairs of speakers, available
in white, black, or one pair of each color,
a center channel (available in black only)
and a subwoofer (available in black only).
The center channel has dual 3” speakers
with paper cones with rubber surround.
Center Channel Specifications
Frequency Response
Maximum Power Rating
Continuous Power Rating
Impedance
150Hz to 20kHz
100 Watts
50 Watts RMS
8 ohms
4”
Height
Width
9 ½ “
Depth
4”
Weight
3.3 lbs.
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MNCXSUB Mini-Cube Speakers
with Subwoofer Package
Contains one pair of speakers,
available in white (MNCX) or black
(MNCXB) and a subwoofer (available
in black only).
Subwoofer Specifications
Frequency Response
Power Rating
Crossover
30Hz/140Hz
100 Watts RMS
40Hz/140Hz
(adjustable)
15 ¾”
14”
16”
33.5 lbs
Height
Width
Depth
Weight
Unpacking Your Speakers
After carefully unpacking your speakers, the carton and the
packaging material should be saved for possible use later. If
any speaker appears to be damaged, do not attempt to repair or
connect the unit to the amplifier. Repack the speaker and notify
your distributor or M&S Systems for replacement or repair.
You can contact the M&S Customer Service team at 1-800-421-
1587.
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Speaker Placement
The mini-cube speakers can be mounted on the ceiling or
walls, allowing you to select the location that provides the best
sound quality in each room. When placing your speakers the
front and rear speakers should be separated by 6 to 8 feet for
good stereo separation and should not be closer than 2 feet to
any adjacent surface (wall or ceiling).
Important! Never mount the brackets to sheetrock without
some type of anchor.
The center channel is best located on top of the TV cabinet or
on a shelf above the TV and centered between the mini-cube
speakers.
Speaker Placement
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The MNCX unit is designed with a swivel joint between the two
speakers allowing each speaker to be individually aimed. The
unit also comes with a mounting bracket for attachment to a
wall or ceiling. The bracket screws into the threaded socket on
the back of the top speaker, and may be adjusted so that the
speakers point in the desired direction.
Mounting Your Speakers
Important Safety Note: Proper selection of mounting
hardware not included herein and proper assembly and
installation of brackets, including but not limited to
selection of appropriate weight bearing support and bracket
use with the specified speaker only is the exclusive
responsibility of the customer. M&S Systems disclaims any
liability for the selection of mounting hardware and/or
proper bracket installation.
Please follow the instructions below and refer to the diagram
when mounting the MNCX mini-cube speakers to your wall or
ceiling.
1. Loosen and remove the molded nut (B) by turning it
counter clockwise. Use the supplied metal bar (E) if
necessary by inserting it in one of the holes on the
molded nut (B).
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2. Pull the ball/shaft (C) out of the wall bracket (D).
3. Slide the molded nut (B) onto the ball/shaft (C) with
threaded opening facing the ball, and thread on the
metal nut (A) all the way onto the ball/shaft (C) with the
nut’s (A) “knurled” surface facing away from the ball.
4. Screw the ball/shaft (C) into the threaded insert on the
back of the speaker cabinet (F) until it is fully seated
against the bottom of the insert. Please refer to page 9
for information on mounting your speakers on the
ceiling.
Wall Mounting System
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5. Tighten the “knurled” nut (A) using a crescent wrench
until it is firmly seated against the back of the speaker
and has fully locked the ball/shaft (C) and the speaker
cabinet together. Please note that once the nut is
tightened, it may embed some marks on the back of
the speaker where the attachment is made. The nut
(A) will cover these marks.
6. Feed the speaker wire through hole (M) on the wall
bracket (D).
7. The safety cord (H) is provided to prevent the speaker
from falling. One of the two lower screws (I) that attach
the wall bracket (D) to the wall will need to go through
the eyelet (K) at the end of the cord before going
through the wall bracket hole. Mount the wall bracket
(D) onto a wood stud in the wall, using #10 screws that
are a minimum of 1 ¼” long. Make sure that all 4
screws are driven into the stud and not in drywall. If
the bracket needs to be mounted on drywall, the use
of properly selected and installed wall-anchors and
screws is essential. Make sure that the screw head is
at least 0.36 inches (approximately 3/8 inches) or
larger in diameter so that it can properly hold the
backup cord eyelet (K).
8. Holding the speaker cabinet (G) with both hands,
reinsert the ball portion of the ball/shaft (C) into the
wall bracket (D).
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9. Hand tighten the molded nut (B) while positioning the
speaker for the intended orientation.
10. Once the orientation of the speaker is finalized, use the
metal bar (E) in one of the holes on the molded nut (B) and
tighten securely.
11. Securely attach the other end (J) of the backup cord (H) to
the MNCX speaker, by engaging it through the bracket
hole (L) on the back of the speaker.
Ceiling Mounting Bracket
A special bracket must be installed prior to mounting the
MNCX speaker to the ceiling. This bracket is included with
your MNCX speaker and is in a separate package. To mount
the speakers to the ceiling follow the instructions below. A
diagram of the ceiling mounting system is shown on page 10.
1. Follow “Mounting Your Speakers” steps 1 – 3.
2. Remove the top black screw from the back of the MNCX
speaker.
3. Place the ceiling bracket (N) in position on the back of the
speaker. Please make sure to line the top screw hole on
the ceiling bracket (N) with the screw hole on the MNCX
speaker.
4. Start both screws [screw (O) from the bracket kit and the
screw you removed from the back of the speaker] but do
not tighten in place until you have completely lined up the
ceiling bracket (N). Then tighten both screws.
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5. Insert the ball/shaft assembly (C) through the hole on the
bracket (N). Then place the locking nut (P) on the
ball/shaft assembly with the “knurled” surface toward the
bracket.
6. Feed the speaker wire through hole (M) on the wall
bracket (D).
7. Follow Step 7 under “Mounting Your Speakers”.
Ceiling Mounting System
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Speaker Connections
To connect your new speakers to your stereo or home theater
system, please follow these instructions.
1. Turn off the receiver or amplifier and unplug it from the
power outlet.
2. Use a 2-conductor, 16-gauge speaker wire (M&S part
number MS16X) for best results.
Note: Remove about 2 inches of the outside jacket from both ends of
the wire then strip approximately ½ inch of the insulation from each
conductor at the speaker end. Use the recommended strip length as
specified in the amplifier/receiver installation manual for the other end
of the wire.
3. Proper connection of the speaker wire is very important
to ensure full range sound. Most amplifiers and speakers
use red (for +) and black (for -) as the polarity markings.
Using the MS16X wire makes connections easy. The red
wire should be connected to the red terminal and the
black wire to the black terminal at the speakers and the
amplifier.
Note: When using another type of wire, such as a flat ribbon, you will
need to determine how the wire denotes one lead from another. This
usually takes the form of a rib or a color stripe in the insulation.
4. Repeat these steps for connection of all speakers to the
system.
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The MNCXS system may be connected two ways depending on
the amplifier used with the system. The major difference is the
subwoofer connections.
1. An amplifier with a subwoofer output connection, usually
an RCA type connector would be the preferred
connection when used with the MNCXS subwoofer. A
shielded audio cable is required for this setup with a Y-
adapter connecting the audio cable to “Left and Right
Line Level Inputs” on the subwoofer.
2. The other option requires the front left and right speaker
cables be routed from the amplifier through the
subwoofer to the speakers. The wires from the amplifier
should be connected to the “Speaker Level Inputs” and
the cables going to the speakers should be connected to
the “Speaker Level Outputs” on the subwoofer.
IMPORTANT! Make sure there are no loose strands
of wire touching each other across the speaker or
amplifier terminals. This can create a short circuit
and damage your electronics.
Refer to the PSW112 Subwoofer Owners Manual for additional
information on setting up your subwoofer.
Plug your amplifier or receiver in, turn it on, and enjoy your new
music system.
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Setting Up Your System
The MNCXS system will require setting up the front, center, and
rear speakers as recommended in your amplifier/receiver
instruction manual. The subwoofer provided with this system
allows setting of the phase, volume, crossover frequency, and
auto power control.
The phase switch is set for the best bass sound. Switch
between the 0 - 180 position until the bass is loudest. In
some applications, there may be no noticeable difference
and in this case leave the switch in the 0 position.
The frequency adjustment can be set between 40Hz and
140Hz. It is recommended that the control be set between
120Hz and 140Hz with the MNCX mini-cube speakers.
The volume control should be set to the desired bass level
for the system.
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Service and Troubleshooting
M&S Systems is committed to producing high quality products
for the home. If you have any questions or problems with the
speaker system or the speakers are not operating properly,
contact your M&S installer or call M&S Systems at 1-800-366-
9422 and speak with one of our technical support specialists.
frequently asked questions list that may provide you with quick
assistance with any troubleshooting or service concerns.
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Warranty
M&S SYSTEMS Limited 2-Year No-Fault Product Warranty
M&S SYSTEMS warrants for 2 years all products to be free of defects (M&S
SYSTEMS honors the 10-Year No-Fault warranty for AirVac Gold power
units). The warranty period begins from either (1) the date of “first user”
purchase of this product or (2) the first close of escrow date on a residence in
which this new product was originally installed. This warranty extends to the
original user of the product and to each subsequent owner of the product during
the term of this warranty. M&S SYSTEMS will repair or replace, at its option,
parts and materials at no charge. Parts supplied under this warranty may be new
or rebuilt at the option of M&S SYSTEMS.
If, during the limited warranty period, it appears as though this product contains
a defect, which is covered by this limited warranty, call our toll free service
number before dismantling the product (1-800-366-9422). Remember to
attain a Return Authorization Number (RAN) before returning any product
to M&S SYSTEMS. Send the product freight pre-paid and insured to our
service center for warranty repair. You will be advised on shipping
instructions when you call the toll free service number. M&S Systems will return
the repaired product freight pre-paid within the U.S.A. The installing dealer or
distributor may assist you, at your choice and expense, with returning product
for repair. Please include a brief description of the problem and a dated proof-of-
purchase receipt with any product that is returned for warranty repair. ANY
PRODUCT RETURNED WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION
NUMBER WILL BE REFUSED.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, AND OF ANY OTHER
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITY ON THE SELLER’S PART. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, THE VIOLATION OF APPLICABLE
BUILDING OR ELECTRICAL CODES OR THE USE OF NON-
M&S/NON-AIRVAC WIRE, CABLE OR WALL HOUSINGS. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS INSTALLED
IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE SELLER BE LIABLE FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING
IN CONNECTION WITH USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS
PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER’S LIABILITY, FOR
BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE
OR STRICT LIABILTY, EXCEED THE COST OF THE PRODUCT
COVERED HEREBY. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ASSUME FOR
US ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF
THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential, incidental
or special damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which vary from state to state.
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