Page 2 - Contents & Introduction; ONTENTS; Congratulations! You have invested in a new world of; Contents
2 Contents & Introduction C ONTENTS & I NTRODUCTION Contents & Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Contents Introduction Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - Installation in Brief 3; NSTALLATION IN; Step 3: Power Connection; Installation in Brief
Installation in Brief 3 I NSTALLATION IN B RIEF We know you are eager to hear your new Cinema i center channel, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once you have it operational, please take the time to read, in depth, the rest of the information in this manual. It will give yo...
Page 4 - PERATION; Operation
Your Cinema i speaker uses an external low-voltage power supply to energize its electrostatic panel. For this reason the proper low-voltage power supply is provided. The power supply should be firmly inserted into the ‘Power In’ receptacle on the rear connection panel of the speaker, then to any con...
Page 5 - Operation 5; Using Only One Power Supply
We also recommend, if possible, that short runs of speaker cable connect the power amplifier and speaker and that high quality long interconnect cables be used to connect the preamplifier and power amplifier. This results in the power amplifiers being close to the speakers, which may be practically ...
Page 6 - Installation; Installation Options; On the Television; Using the Adjustable Stand; NSTALLATION; with its stand; Rubber Bumper Feet
6 Installation For optimum performance the Cinema i must be tilted on its stand towards the main listening position and directed towards the audience’s ears (see figure 4). After you have placed your Cinema i in its final location, support the speaker with one hand and slightly loosen the large knob...
Page 7 - Stand Options 7; Installing the Stand
Stand Options 7 NOTE: The Cinema i is intended for use with its stand attached in almost all installation options. Stand removal instructions are provided in case you are using a custom installation that does not require the use of the stand. Required hardware (included): (4) #8 x 3 / 4 ” Phillips h...
Page 8 - Stand Options; Mounting the Cinema i On A Wall
8 Stand Options 1 Prepare a flat surface with padding and sheets to protect the Cinema i as you work on it. Disconnect any wires and carefully place the Cinema i upside down on the work surface, using books or pieces of cardboard to keep the speaker from rocking. 2 Line up the 6 holes on the metal b...
Page 9 - Stand Options 9
3 Using a 5 / 32 ” Allen tool remove the 6 allen bolts that attach the stand, 3 each side (figure 7, step B). 4 Remove the stand (figure 7, step C). 5 Unscrew the two large knobs and remove the center part of the stand. Set the 2 bolts, 2 rubber washers, 2 plastic washers and the large knobs nearby ...
Page 10 - 0 Stand Options
10 Remove the Cinema i stand from the wall and prepare the wall at each of the 5 marks using the procedure described in step 7 (figure 12, step I). 11 With the help of an assistant, place the center part of the stand against the wall and attach it using the (6) 1“ Phillips head screws. Tighten the s...
Page 11 - Dispersion Interactions 11; Controlled Horizontal Dispersion; ISPERSION
Dispersion Interactions 11 The concave electrostatic panel launches a 30 degree dispersion pattern when viewed from above. The sound waves focus in front of the speaker and diverge much like a lens would cause light to focus and diverge. This horizontal dispersion field operates in the same manner a...
Page 12 - 2 Dispersion Interactions; Three Major Types of Dispersion
12 Dispersion Interactions Figure 18–19. As can be seen here, point source concepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good frequency response to alarge listening audience, imaging is consequentlyconfused and blurred. Figure 20–21. Even though they suffer from “venetian blind” ...
Page 13 - Home Theater 13; Front Left and Front Right; Home Theater
H OME T HEATER Home Theater 13 Figure 24. Ascent i speakers as front channels, Cinema i as the center channel, Script i speakers as side surround (effects) channels, and Depth subwoofersas 0.1 (effects) channel. It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect their television to a stereo sy...
Page 14 - LECTROSTATIC; 4 Electrostatic Advantages; Electrostatic Advantages
How can sound be reproduced by something that you are able to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible. Where the world of traditional loudspeaker technology deals with cones, domes, diaphragms and ribbons that are moved with magnetism, the world of electrostatic loudspeakers deals with...
Page 15 - MartinLogan Exclusives 15; ARTIN
Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersion has been a problem for all loudspeaker designers. Large panel transducers present even more of a challenge because the larger the panel, the more directional the dis- persion pattern becomes. Full range electrostats have long been one of the ...
Page 16 - 6 Electrostatic Loudspeaker History; Rice and Kellogg had; ESL History
16 Electrostatic Loudspeaker History E LECTROSTATIC L OUDSPEAKER H ISTORY In the late 1800s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic. Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproduction for granted. It was 1880 before Thomas Edison had invented the first phonograph. This was a horn-loaded diaphra...
Page 17 - Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 17; These developments allow
Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 17 developing a better instrument for testing microphone arrays. The test instrument needed an extremely accurate speaker, but Janszen found that the cone speakers of the period were too nonlinear in phase and amplitude response to meet his criteria. Janszen believe...
Page 18 - 8 Frequently Asked Questions; REQUENTLY; Frequently Asked Questions
18 Frequently Asked Questions F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS How do I clean my speakers? Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust from your speakers. We recommend a specialty cloth (available at the Xtatic shop at www.martinlogan.com) that cleans your speakers better than anythin...
Page 19 - Frequently Asked Questions 19
Frequently Asked Questions 19 Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems with my electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants such as smoke or dust may potentially affect the performance of the electrostatic membrane, and may cause discoloration of the diaphragm membrane. When not...
Page 20 - 0 Troubleshooting; ROUBLESHOOTING; No Output; Troubleshooting
20 Troubleshooting T ROUBLESHOOTING No Output • Check that all your system components are turned on. • Check your speaker wires and connections. • Check all interconnecting cables. Weak Output from Electrostatic Panel, Loss of Highs • Check the power cord. Is it properly connected to the speaker and...
Page 21 - Your Cinema i speaker is provided with an automatic Limited; Service; General Information 21; ENERAL; Warranty and Registration
The Cinema i hybrid speaker system consists of a broad- range single element electrostatic transducer integrated with a quick-response woofer. This approach takes advantage of the benefits that both technologies have to offer. Dispersion is a controlled 30 degrees. This was achieved by curving the e...
Page 22 - LOSSARY OF; Glossary of Audio Terms
AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes) and some form of power supply to operate. Amplitude. The extreme range of a signal. Usually measured from the average to the extreme. Arc. The visible sparks generated by an electrical discharge...
