Page 2 - packaging; UNPACKING YOUR SPEAKERS
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Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; warns of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within; WARNING; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE
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 Adequate Ventilation To Allow For Cooling. Do Not Place Near A Heat Source, OR In Spaces That Can Restrict Ventilation. CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, Match W...
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 - will vary with the bass content of the program material.; HOW TO AvOId SPEAKER dAMAGE; 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
5 YOUR NEW SPEAKERS MLT-2 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 i...
Page 7 - Surround Configuration; SPEAKER PLACEMENT
6 Figure 1 provides a general guideline to help you get the best performance from your new system. FRONTS (Left/Right) - MLT-2 Speakers For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers are approximately ear level (see positioning j and k ). Measur...
Page 8 - WALL MOUNTING; perform the installation; FLUSH TO WALL USING kEYHOLES; appropriate mounting hardware that will hold screws securely
7 WALL MOUNTING If you are not comfortable performing the following mounting procedures, have a professional perform the installation (see your Dealer ). FLUSH TO WALL USING kEYHOLES NOTE: When mounting the MLT-2 center channel, if you run speaker cable down the face of the wall, apply self-adhesive...
Page 9 - THE SUBWOOFER; the LED will turn Red.; SPEAKER CONNECTION; Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting speakers.
8 THE SUBWOOFER To achieve optimal bass performance for music and home theater, please read through the guidelines for subwoofer placement provided in the next section. SIGNAL INPUTSLow-Level Input Allows connection from the LFE or Right/Left Output of an A/V receiver, processor or other suitable lo...
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 characteristics of your speakers. Phase Changes the phase of the subwoofer by 180° relative to your speakers. ...
Page 11 - SUBWOOFER CONNECTION; Before proceeding with this section be sure to read and; Turn all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer.; subwoofer; SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS; subwoofer bass in your listening room:
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 - TROUBLESHOOTING; • If the problem persists, contact your dealer.; Muddy Bass
13 Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The MLT-2 5.1 subwoofer, when the power switch is set to ‘Auto On’, will draw about 12 watts when idle and only 12 watts in standby mode. Should I unplug my subwoofer during a thunderstorm? Yes, or before. It...
Page 15 - SERIAL NUMBER; MLT-2 subwoofer the serial number is located on the back panel.; SERvICE; was originally purchased, we ask that you note the following:
14 SERIAL NUMBER MLT-2 5.1 speaker serial numbers are located directly beneath the binding posts. On the MLT-2 subwoofer the serial number is located on the back panel. SERvICE Should you be using your MartinLogan product in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, we ask t...
Page 16 - dIMENSIONAL dRAWINGS
15 dIMENSIONAL dRAWINGS 5-3/4˝ (14.6 cm) 7-3/4˝ (19.7 cm) 4-5/8˝ (11.8 cm) 5-1/2˝ (14 cm) 12˝ (30.5 cm) 4-1/4˝ (10.8 cm) 11-1/2˝ (29.2 cm) 13 -3 /8 ˝ (3 4 cm ) 16˝ (40.7 cm) 15-1/2˝ (39.4 cm) MLT-2 Subwoofer MLT-2 Speaker MLT-2 Center Channel
Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS
16 SPECIFICATIONS MLT-2 CENTER CHANNEL System Frequency Response 130–20,000 Hz ± 2db Sensitivity 89 [email protected] volts/meter Impedance 8 Ohms Compatible Crossover Frequency 2300Hz Tweeter Type 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome Woofer Type 2 x 3.5” (8.9cm) high rigidity poly cone with extended throw drive assembly E...
Page 18 - WARRANTY INFORMATION ANd REGISTRATION
17 Limited Ninety Day Warranty MartinLogan, Ltd, warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Conditions T...
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-2 subwoofer) Registration Card, the registered product will carry the following warranty coverage: Limited Warranty MartinLogan warrants the product designat...