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THE GREAT AMERICAN SPEAKER COMPANY
HOME THEATER
MLT-1 SPEAKER SYSTEM
5.1 System
USER'S MANUAL
Thank you for choosing the MartinLogan MLT-1 5.1 Home Theater
Speaker System. Our speakers are the product of countless hours of
comprehensive research and development and will reward you with exceptional
sound for many years.
To ensure proper installation please read this manual and follow all instructions.
If you have further questions contact your Authorized MartinLogan Dealer or
visit the Q&A page
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UNPACKING YOUR SPEAKERS Serial Numbers: Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. See page 14 for instructions on how to locate the serial numbers. 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking Your Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Subwoofer Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 3 Subwoofer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Your New Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Subwoofer Controls . . . . . . . . . . 10 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
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12.Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable systems. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 13.Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 14. Object and Liquid Entry – Never push o
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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 indicated on the rear panel is the maximum AC power your subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the program mater
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT Figure 1 provides a general guideline to help you get the best performance from your new system. FRONTS (Left/Right) - MLT-1 Speakers For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers are approximately ear level (see positioning 1 and 2). Measure the distance from the listening area to your speakers. For optimal imaging, place the speakers approximately 3/4 of that distance from each other. MLT-1 speakers can be placed on a
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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-1 center channel, if you run speaker cable down the face of the wall, apply self-adhesive bumper pads (included) to rear corners of enclosure to accommodate the cable (see Figure 2). 1. Using #10 screws (not included) screw into the stud. (If model has two key holes, measure distance apart a
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SPEAKER CONNECTION Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables. Your speakers are equipped with binding posts that can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with bare wire. Using high-quality speaker cable (not included, see your Dealer), connect one speaker at a time to your receiver/amplifier. Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (–)
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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. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT We recommend positioning your subwoofer close to the wall, between the front speakers. Corner placement, Fig. 4 ( 1) provides the most bass, but sometimes at the expense of accuracy
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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 amplifier parts (panels, heatsinks, etc.) cannot be accidentally touched. We recommend the use of high-quality cables and connectors when hooking up your subwoofer (see your Dealer). Low-Level Input (Fig. 5
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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 too “thin” set the Low Pass Filter Control higher than the “Normal” range; if the sound becomes “boomy” set the Low Pass Filter Control lower than the normal range. 4. If the bass sounds weak or “disloc
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(FAQ) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I clean my speakers and subwoofer? 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 anything else we have tried. What size amplifier should I use? We recommend an amplifier with 50 watts per channel for most applications. Probably less would be adequate when used in home theater where a subwoofer is e
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Will my electric bill go 'sky high' by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The MLT-1 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's a good idea to disconnect all of your audio/video components during stormy weather. TROUBLESHOOTING SPEAKER No Output � Check that all your system components are turned on. � Check your speaker wires
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SERIAL NUMBER MLT-1 5.1 speaker serial numbers are located directly beneath the binding posts. On the MLT-1 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 that you note the following: 1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is responsible for warranty servicing only on units distributed by or through it in that country in accordance wi
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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS MLT-1 Speaker MLT-1 Center Channel 4-1/4˝ (10.16 cm) 12˝ (30.48 cm) MLT-1 Subwoofer 11˝ (27.94 cm) 15 14˝ (35.56 cm) 11˝ (27.94 cm) 7˝ (17.78 cm) 5-1/2˝ (13.97 cm) 5-1/2˝ (13.97 cm) 4-1/4˝ (10.16 cm) 14˝ (35.56 cm)
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SPECIFICATIONS MLT-1 SPEAKER MLT-1 CENTER CHANNEL System Frequency Response System Frequency Response 125–20,000 Hz ± 2db 130–20,000 Hz ± 2db Sensitivity Sensitivity 87 dB@2.83 volts/meter 89 dB@2.83 volts/meter Impedance Impedance 8 Ohms compatible 8 Ohms Compatible Crossover Frequency Crossover Frequency 2000Hz 2200Hz Tweeter Type Tweeter Type 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome Woofer Type Woofer Type 3.5” (8.9cm) high rigidity poly cone 2 x 3.5” (8.9cm) high rigidity with extended
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WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION Limited Ninety Day Warranty Limited 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 This warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations: the warranty is void and inapplicable if the product has been used or handled o
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OPTIONAL LIMITED FIVE YEAR (THREE YEAR FOR SUBWOOFERS) WARRANTY Upon receipt of the completed Limited Five Year Warranty (Three Year on MLT-1 subwoofer) Registration Card, the registered product will carry the following warranty coverage: Limited Warranty MartinLogan 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 Five (5) years (Three (3) years for MLT-1 subwoofer) from the d
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WARNING: Do not use your MLT-1 5.1 loudspeaker system outside of the country of original sale—voltage requirements vary by country. Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The MLT-1 5.1 is shipped to authorized MartinLogan dealers with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale. A list of authorized dealers can be accessed at www.martinlogan.com or by emailing info@martinlogan.com. ® Lawrence, Kansas. USA tel 785.749.0133 fax
