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10 Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. 11 12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the pres- 13. ence of potentially “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- 14.
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the product. Operation from other voltages other than those indicated may cause irreversible damage to the product and void the product warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters is cautioned because it can allow the product to be plugged into voltages in which the product was not designed to operate.
WEEE NOTICE WARNING/CAUTION! Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European • Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not remove cover. Union (EU) and Norway. • Refer servicing to a qualified technician. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic • Unplug speaker should any abnormal conditions occur.
Introduction and Overview Thank you—the MartinLogan owner, for loving what we do, and making it possible for us to do what we love. MartinLogan’s dedicated in-house engineering and design team developed the Bravado speaker and Forte amplifier to deliver exceptional audio performance for wireless streaming applications, easily integrated and installed in a diverse variety of environments.
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• Wi-fi connection: used for streaming audio from DTS Play-Fi®, Apple® AirPlay® or DLNA. • Analog In: On the Bravado speaker, this input will accept a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone style plug. On the Forte amplifier, this input will accept standard stereo RCA connections. connection. We recommend using a superb MartinLogan subwoofer.
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proper connection of every channel. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the red (+) speaker terminal. The same applies to the black (–) terminals. Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker in your system. IMPORTANT! If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then one or more of your speakers may be connected out of phase (polarity is reversed).
POSITION SWITCH (BRAVADO ONLY): The rear of the Bravado speaker features a switch that allows you to customize the output of the speaker for specific applications. If the speaker is being An Overview of used for stereo output, set this switch to “stereo”. If a stereo pair of the speakers are being used in a 2-channel application, set the switch to “left” or “right” depending on the speakers position.
Audio Streaming Usage Guide DEVICE APP CONTENT MULTI-ROOM SUPPORT DTS® Play-Fi • Select music services • iTunes music stored on device • DLNA server content • Up to eight • Multiple simultaneous users • Speakers can be zoned Apple® AirPlay® • iTunes audio content • All iOS music apps • One to one Android DTS® Play-Fi • Select music services • iTunes music stored on device • DLNA server content • Up to eight • Multiple simultaneous users • Speakers can be zoned Mac PC Apple® AirPlay® • All au
WI-FI INDICATOR LIGHT The Wi-Fi Indicator light tells you what your wireless product is doing (fig. 1 & 2). • Rapid Blinking: booting up. • Blinking: connecting to a wireless router. • Slow Pulse: Access Point Setup Mode. • Two Blinks & Pause: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Mode. • Solid: Connected to a wireless router. • Off: Connected to a router via Ethernet. DOWNLOADING THE DTS PLAY-FI® APP Android Device Users: Download the free DTS Play‑Fi app from Google Play or the Amazon App Store.
c) Select Wi-fi in Settings. Ensure that Wi-Fi is enabled on your device. Select the Wi-Fi network with “Play‑Fi ” in the name. d) Once your wireless product is selected as the Wi-Fi network, exit iOS Settings and open the DTS Play‑Fi app. You should now be prompted to select your wireless network and enter your wireless network password. e) Once your device is connected, you will notice that the Wi-Fi Indicator light on your wireless product will change from blinking to solid. This may take up to a minute.
6. Connect your mobile device or PC to the same network as your wireless product. 7. Launch the DTS Play‑Fi app. Upon launching, it will automatically detect your wireless product and should prompt you to name your wireless product. CONNECTING TO A WIRED NETWORK 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your wireless product to your router. 2. Plug in your wireless product and press the Power button. 3.
click ‘Next’ to connect your wireless product to your network. 11. Your wireless product will attempt to connect to your network. Once the Wi-Fi Indicator light turns solid (not blinking), this indicates your wireless product is connected to your wireless network. If the Wireless button rapidly blinks, setup failed and should be tried again.
Playing Audio Using Play‑Fi AUTOMATIC INPUT SELECTION Your speaker may automatically switch to the streaming input if it detects that a new Play-Fi connection has been established with the speaker. PLAYBACK – FROM THE DTS APP Note: Future updates to the DTS Play-Fi application may change functionality. 1. Launch the DTS Play‑Fi app on your mobile device or PC (located in the system tray). 2. Android and iOS Device Users: Within the Play‑Fi app, select your music source.
Playing Audio Using AirPlay AUTOMATIC INPUT SELECTION Your speaker may automatically switch to the streaming input if it detects that a new AirPlay connection has been established with the speaker. PLAYBACK – FROM AN APPLE iOS DEVICE 1. Open your music application. 2. Press the AirPlay Icon and choose your speaker from the list. 3. Play music. PLAYBACK – FROM ITUNES ON A MAC OR PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) 1. Launch iTunes (version 10 or later). Updates and 2.
ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction) Even when the finest speakers are perfectly positioned, the room itself still has a dramatic impact on any system’s sound, an impact more profound than that of any individual component. Various solutions have fallen in and out of favor over the years, but none has solved the problem of “the room.” Until ARC.
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. General Information WARRANTY INFORMATION Your wireless product is provided with an automatic Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have the option, at no additional charge, to receive a Limited 2 Year Warranty coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I connect the wireless product to my television, Blu-Ray/DVD/CD player? If your television has analog outputs these can be used instead. How do I clean my wireless product? Use a dust free cloth (such as a micro fiber cloth) or a soft brush to remove dust from your speakers. Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent on or in close proximity to the drivers.
• Reset your wireless product to factory settings. On the wireless product’s control panel, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. The reset tone will sound twice. Once complete, your wireless product will be reset to factory default settings and will clear the network configuration. After a reset has been performed, there is no way to recover the previous user configured settings. The Play‑Fi app cannot find my wireless product.
No output from the wireless product. • Check that the wireless product is turned on. • Check that the wireless product is not muted. • Check that the wireless product’s volume is not turned all the way down. • Check that the wireless product is set to the proper input. • Check that all system components are turned on and source material is playing. • Turn the wireless product off and on using the Power button. • Unplug the wireless product, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in.
Bravado Specifications* Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45–20,000 Hz ± 2 dB Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91dB Crossover Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 Hz Amplifier Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 x 50 Watts (woofer). 2 x 25 Watts (tweeters) 200 Watts (200 Watts peak) combined total output.
Forte Specifications* Amplifier Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class-D Amp; 2 x 100 Watts RMS 4 Ohms (2 x 200 Watts peak) Wireless Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apple® AirPlay®, DTS Play‑Fi® Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left/Right RCA Analog Ethernet, AC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimensional Drawings: Bravado 25
Dimensional Drawings: Forte 26
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FCC Information and Copyright Operations in the 5.15~5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
