MartinLogan MLT-1 manual

ML T - 1 HOME THEA TER SPEAKER SYSTEM THE GREA T AMERICAN SPEAKER COMP ANY 5.1 System MartinLogan Lawrence, Kansas, USA Thank you for choosing the MartinLogan ML T -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. T[...]

UNP ACKING YOUR SPEAKERS Serial Numbers: Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. Y ou will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. See page 14 for instructions on how to locate the serial numbers. 1[...]

2 W ARNING: T o Reduce Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Product T o Rain Or Moisture. Unit May Become Hot. Always Provide Adequate V e nt i la t i on T o Allow For Cooling. Do Not Place Near A Heat Source, OR In Spaces That Can Re str ict V ent ila ti on. CAUTION: T o Prevent Electric Shock, Match Wide Blade Of Plug T o Wide Slot,[...]

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 W arnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instruction[...]

4 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 o[...]

5 YOUR NEW SPEAKERS ML T -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 ). Y our speakers can also be placed on a bookshelf or desk. POWER REQUIREMENTS The ‘W atts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel is the maximum [...]

6 Figure 1 provides a general guideline to help you get the best performance from your new system. FRONTS (Left/Right) - ML T -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 s[...]

7 W ALL MOUNTING If you are not comfortable per forming the following mounting procedures, have a professional perform the installation (see your Dealer ). FLUSH TO W ALL 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 enc[...]

8 THE SUBWOOFER T o achieve optimal bass perfor mance for music and home theater , please read through the 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 other suitable low-level source. CONTROL F ACILITIES Auto On/Standby The subwo[...]

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. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT W e recommend positioni[...]

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. T urn all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer . Ensure subwoofer is installed in a location where any rear amplifier parts (panels, heatsinks, etc.) cannot be[...]

11 SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS (continued) 1. T urn the Low Pass Filter (Hz) Control to the middle of the “Normal” range. 2. Slowly rotate the Level Contr ol 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 Contr[...]

12 (F AQ) FREQUENTL Y 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. W e 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? [...]

13 Will my electric bill go 'sky high' by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The ML T -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? Y es, or before. It's a good idea to disconnec[...]

14 SERIAL NUMBER ML T -1 5.1 speaker serial numbers are located directly beneath the binding posts. On the ML T -1 subwoofer the serial number is located on the back panel. SERVICE Should you be using your MartinLogan product in a countr y other than the one in which it was originally purchased, we ask that you note the following: 1 The appointed M[...]

15 DIMENSIONAL DRA WINGS 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) 1 1 ˝ (27.94 cm) 11˝ (27.94 cm) 14˝ (35.56 cm) 14˝ (35.56 cm) ML T -1 Subwoofer ML T -1 Speaker ML T -1 Center Channel[...]

16 SPECIFICA TIONS ML T -1 SPEAKER System Frequency Response 125–20,000 Hz ± 2db Sensitivity 87 dB@2.83 volts/meter Impedance 8 Ohms compatible Crossover Frequency 2000Hz T weeter T ype 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome W oofer T ype 3.5” (8.9cm) high rigidity poly cone with extended throw drive assembly Enclosure T ype Non-resonance asymmetrical chamb[...]

17 Limited Ninety Day W arranty Limited W arranty 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[...]

18 OPTIONAL LIMITED FIVE YEAR (THREE YEAR FOR SUBWOOFERS) W ARRANTY Upon receipt of the completed Limited Five Y ear W arranty (Three Y ear on ML T -1 subwoofer) Registration Card, the registered product will carr y the following warranty coverage: Limited W arranty MartinLogan warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defe[...]

© 2010 MartinLogan. All rights reser ved. Rev . #082510 ® Lawrence, Kansas. USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.5320 www .mar tinlogan.com W ARNING: Do not use your MLT -1 5.1 loudspeaker system outside of the countr y of original sale—voltage requirements var y by country . Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to r[...]