user’s manual
WARNING! • Refer servicing to a qualified Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Jumper Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 technician. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. • Turn amplifier off should any abnormal conditions occur. • Do not drive speaker beyond its rated power. Single Wire Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bi-wire Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Passive Bi-amplification . . .
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CONNECTION WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any Connections are done at the signal input section on the rear electronics panel of the speaker. Use signal connections! spade connectors for optimum contact and ease of installation. Hand tighten the binding posts, but do not overtighten—do not use a tool to tighten the binding posts. Use the best speaker cables you can. The length and type of speaker cable used in your system will have an audible effect.
SINGLE WIRE CONNECTION Please take note of the jumper clips installed the speaker, thus direct-coupling each portion of the crossover to the amplifier. under the binding posts. These clips attach the high-frequency and low-frequency sections of the crossover together. Leaving these in place, connect the (+) wire from your amplifier to either red (+)binding post and the (–) wire from your ampli- To bi-wire you must first loosen the binding posts and remove the jumper clips.
amplification directly connected to the high- and low-frequency sections of the crossover. There are to the lower set of binding posts of both speakers. Connect the high-frequency amplifier to the upper two different methods for bi-amping with two stereo amplifiers. The first and most common is referred to as Horizontal Bi-amping. The second method is referred to as Vertical Bi-amping. With either method you may use two stereo amplifiers or four mono set of binding posts.
INSTALLATION WARNING! Installation other than that described in the body of this document requires specific documentation from MartinLogan. BREAK IN Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB (moderate levels) before any critical listening. INSTALLING ON A FLAT SURFACE Fig. 5 If you have a surface that provides a wide, level, and stable platform, the speaker can be placed directly on top.
TROUBLESHOOTING No Output • Check that all system components are turned on and source material is playing. • Check speaker wires and connections. • Check all interconnecting cables. • If you are unable to resolve your problem, please contact your dealer or MartinLogan customer service (see below). CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE MartinLogan customer service is available Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am–5pm (central time) by calling (785) 749-0133 or by emailing service@martinlogan.com.
SPECIFICATIONS* Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB Dispersion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80° x 30° Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers. Crossover Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 Hz High Frequency Driver . . . . . . . . . .
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To receive a Limited Five Year Warranty (Three Year Warranty for subwoofers), free of charge, you must return this registration card within 30 days from date of delivery. For your convenience Martinlogan offers full warranty details and online warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com. Important: Please retain your receipt. A copy of your receipt will be required should your speaker require servicing in the future.
