Page 2 - UNPACKING YOUR SPEAKERS
UNPACKING YOUR SPEAKERS Serial Numbers: Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this information whenfilling out your warranty registration. See page 14 for instructions on how to locatethe serial numbers. 1
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; WARNING; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!
2 WARNING: To Reduce Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Product To Rain Or Moisture. Unit May Become Hot. Always Provide AdequateVentilation To Allow For Cooling. Do Not Place Near A Heat Source, OR InSpaces That Can Restrict Ventilation. CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, Match Wid...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions s...
Page 6 - YOUR NEW SPEAKERS; Your speakers can also be placed on a bookshelf or desk.; POWER REQUIREMENTS; Use an appropriate amplifier; . At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can; Don’t be fooled by your amplifier’s volume control.; It adjusts listening level—it does; Tone controls and equalizers; can demand even more power from an amplifier, lowering
5 YOUR NEW SPEAKERS MLT-1 5.1 speakers are magnetically shielded for use near a CRT television or video screen.Keyhole slots on the rear allow them to be mounted on a wall ( hardware not included ). Your speakers can also be placed on a bookshelf or desk. POWER REQUIREMENTS The ‘Watts’ (W) rating in...
Page 7 - Surround Configuration; Position speakers on each side of the listening area, (see position; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
6 Figure 1 provides a general guideline to help you get the best performance from yournew system. FRONTS (Left/Right) - MLT-1 Speakers For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequencydrivers are approximately ear level (see positioning 1 and 2 ). Measure ...
Page 8 - WALL MOUNTING; FLUSH TO WALL USING KEYHOLES
7 WALL MOUNTING If you are not comfortable performing the following mounting procedures, have a professionalperform the installation (see your Dealer ). FLUSH TO WALL USING KEYHOLES NOTE: When mounting the MLT-1 center channel, if you run speaker cable down theface of the wall, apply self-adhesive b...
Page 9 - THE SUBWOOFER; SIGNAL INPUTS; SPEAKER CONNECTION
8 THE SUBWOOFER To achieve optimal bass performance for music and home theater, please read throughthe guidelines for subwoofer placement that follow. SIGNAL INPUTS Low-Level Input Allows connection from the LFE or Right/Left Output of an A/V receiver, processor or othersuitable low-level source. CO...
Page 10 - SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT; ) provides the most bass, but sometimes at the expense of
9 Control Level Balances the subwoofer output level to your speaker system’s output. Low Pass Filter (Hz) Control Controls the subwoofer’s upper-frequency cut-off to match the low-frequency characteristicsof your speakers. Phase Changes the phase of the subwoofer by 180° relative to your speakers. S...
Page 11 - SUBWOOFER CONNECTION; Before proceeding with this section be sure to read; Turn all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer.; SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS
10 SUBWOOFER CONNECTION SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this section be sure to read and follow all safety precaution instruction notices at the beginning of this manual. Turn all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer. Ensure subwoofer is installed in a location where any rear amp...
Page 12 - “Normal”
11 SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS (continued) 1. Turn the Low Pass Filter (Hz) Control to the middle of the “Normal” range. 2. Slowly rotate the Level Control until you match the subwoofer output level with the level of your speakers. Bass should be clearly audible but not intrusive. 3. If the sound is ...
Page 14 - Should I unplug my subwoofer during a thunderstorm?; TROUBLESHOOTING; SPEAKER; • Check all interconnecting cables.; Muddy Bass; • If the problem persists, contact your dealer.; Hums or Unusual Sounds
13 Will my electric bill go 'sky high' by leaving my subwoofer pluggedin all the time? No. The MLT-1 5.1 subwoofer, when the power switch is set to ‘Auto On’, will draw about12 watts when idle and only 12 watts in standby mode. Should I unplug my subwoofer during a thunderstorm? Yes, or before. It's...
Page 16 - DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
15 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 5-1/2˝ (13.97 cm) 7˝ (17.78 cm) 4-1/4˝ (10.16 cm) 5-1/2˝ (13.97 cm) 12˝ (30.48 cm) 4-1/4˝ (10.16 cm) 11˝ (27.94 cm) 11˝ (27.94 cm) 14˝ (35.56 cm) 14˝ (35.56 cm) MLT-1 Subwoofer MLT-1 Speaker MLT-1 Center Channel
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
16 SPECIFICATIONS MLT-1 SPEAKER System Frequency Response 125–20,000 Hz ± 2db Sensitivity 87 [email protected] volts/meter Impedance 8 Ohms compatible Crossover Frequency 2000Hz Tweeter Type 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome Woofer Type 3.5” (8.9cm) high rigidity poly cone with extended throw drive assembly Enclosure Ty...
Page 18 - WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
17 Limited Ninety Day Warranty Limited Warranty MartinLogan, Ltd, warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects inmaterial and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of ninety (90)days from the date of purchase by the original purchase...
Page 19 - OPTIONAL LIMITED FIVE YEAR (THREE YEAR FOR SUBWOOFERS) WARRANTY
18 OPTIONAL LIMITED FIVE YEAR (THREE YEAR FOR SUBWOOFERS) WARRANTY Upon receipt of the completed Limited Five Year Warranty (Three Year on MLT-1 subwoofer) RegistrationCard, the registered product will carry the following warranty coverage: Limited Warranty MartinLogan warrants the product designate...