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TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable Outdoor Living™ Foundation Music System . . . . . . . . . . 3 (For Stereo Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Contents of the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing the 2 Conductor Burial Cable Additional Required Components (Sold Separately) . . .
OVERVIEW MartinLogan Outdoor Living™ Foundation Music System Contents of the System: The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System includes 8 premium all-season outdoor speakers and 1 allseason in-ground subwoofer ideal for backyards ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft. • (1) In-Ground Subwoofer with Canopy Made of durable UV treated ABS plastic and thick highdensity polyethylene, the Outdoor Living Foundation Music System can endure the elements while providing years of trouble-free service.
PLANNING THE SYSTEM LAYOUT The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System is designed to deliver seamless, and evenly distributed sound coverage in an ‘open air’ environment. The following illustration shows how a daisy chain of satellite speakers and a subwoofer should be strategically placed to create even, balanced coverage around the outdoor environment. The satellite speakers should be spaced from 6 to 10 feet (2.4 3 meters) apart for optimal coverage.
CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS We strongly recommend using burial-rated cable (not included) when installing the Outdoor Living Foundation Music System. In addition, it’s critical to use the proper speaker cable gauge. Please review the chart below.
WIRING & INSTALLATION The satellite speakers included in this system individually present a 32 ohm load to the amplifier. When 4 of them are connected on each amplifier channel in parallel, the load to the amplifier is approximately 8 ohms. The nominal impedance of the subwoofer is 8 ohms per channel. The satellites and subwoofer feature optimized internal crossovers so that the subwoofers impedance is not combined with the satellites.
–+ Black Red WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 2) Cable & Amplifier (Option 2) Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial 8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier Left 4 Conductor Burial Wire –+ –+–+ Green White –+ Black 7 | EN Red Right Left Right Left & Right Left Right Left Right
Mono Wiring Diagram (Option 3) Cable & Amplifier (Option 3) Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial 4 Ohm Mono 1-Channel Amplifier Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono 2 Conductor Burial Wire –+ –+ Black Red To Sub To Adjoining Amp, Sub or Speaker To Adjoining, Sub or Speaker EN | 8
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable (For Stereo Setup) 9 | EN 1. Starting with the first speaker and every speaker/ sub that comes after, create a loop approximately 6” in length. 2. Recommended: Use a wire tie (not included) to keep the wire loop intact and it will act as a strain relief. 3. Use a round cable stripper to remove the outside protective cable jacket to expose the four colorcoded wires. Separate the wire loops as shown. 4.
Preparing the 2 Conductor Burial Cable (For Mono Setup) 1. Starting with the first speaker and every speaker/ sub that comes after, create a loop approximately 6” in length. 2. Recommended: Use a wire tie (not included) to keep the wire loop intact and it will act as a strain relief. 3. Use a round cable stripper to remove the outside protective cable jacket to expose the two colorcoded wires. Separate the wire loops as shown. 4.
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Attaching Ground Stake to Speaker & Installation 11 | EN 1. Thread the speaker’s wiring down through the ground stake and out of the wiring hole as shown. 2. To attach the speaker to the ground stake, hand thread the speaker to the ground stake. 3. By hand, push the speaker assembly into the ground. CAUTION: DO NOT use a hammer. 4. The speaker is now installed. The next step is wiring, go to the next page for instructions.
Cable Connections from Speaker to RED (+) AND BLACK (-) Burial Cable Before you start wiring, please refer to the wiring setup options on pages 6 to 8. Combine and twist (clockwise) the Red wire (as shown in the diagram) from a speaker or subwoofer to the Red wires from the burial cable. Secure these three wires using the provided siliconefilled wire connector; Repeat this procedure for the Black wires. NOTE: You may have to cut some of the speaker cable emanating from the speaker to a more manageable size.
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Cable Connections from Subwoofer to Burial Cable Before you start wiring, please refer to the wiring setup options on pages 6 to 8. Combine and twist (clockwise) the Red wire (as shown in the diagram) from a speaker or subwoofer to the Red wires from the burial cable. Secure these three wires using the provided siliconefilled wire connector; Repeat this procedure for the Black, Green and White wires.
TEST SYSTEM After all satellites and subwoofer connections are completed, connect the wires to your receiver or amplifier. IMPORTANT: Be sure not to let any stray ’+’ and ’-’ strands touch each other. Touching strands will cause a short circuit that could damage your amplifier. Turn your receiver or amplifier ‘On’ and test the system with your favorite music. If your system is operating properly, refill the wire trench and enjoy your new speakers.
LIMITED WARRANTY The MartinLogan® Outdoor Living Foundation Music System is warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/ or material defects for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to the original owner. Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.
