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ADORN QUICK-START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
Models covered in this quick-start guide:
ADORN A40, ADORN A40T, ADORN A55, ADORN A55T
Thank you for choosing Martin Audio's ADORN Series. If you would like further information about this or any other Martin Audio product,
please visit our website www.martin-audio.com.
Unpacking
Every Martin Audio loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the
system, examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if any is found. It is suggested that you keep the original
packaging so that the system can be repacked at a future date if necessary.
System Requirements
Low Impedance Systems
The ADORN A40 and A55 are designed to be used in a low impedance system. The A40T and A55T can also be used in a low impedance
system by selecting the 16W position on the selector switch on the back of the speaker. A conventional power amplifier or mixer-amplifier
designed for use with low impedance loads must be used. We recommend an amplifier that can deliver the full peak power rating without
risk of clipping to ensure the best possible performance and to avoid damage. The Martin Audio VIA amplifier range are a good match for
the ADORN Series. Performance can be further maintained by using a good quality system processor in particular to introduce a system
protection limiter. The Martin Audio DX0.5 is recommended for use with the ADORN Series.
70/100V Line Systems
The ADORN A40T and A55T can be used in a 70 or 100V line system. An amplifier designed for driving distributed line system must be
used. The appropriate tap must be selected using the rotary switch on the back of the speaker.
Ensure that the sum of all speaker taps does not exceed the amplifier's rated power output.
Adding Subwoofers
For full range music systems, a subwoofer may be added. We would recommend a speaker from the Martin Audio SX Series such as the
SX110 which is a very compact single 10" subwoofer. This must be driven by another amplifier, for small low impedance systems the
four channel VIA Series amplifiers VIA2504 or VIA5004 are an excellent option. A system controller will be required to act as a crossover
between the subwoofer and ADORN speakers. The DX0.5 is the recommended processor.
Connections
Connections are made to all ADORN Series speakers using simple spring-loaded push terminals. Strip approximately 10mm of insulation
from the ends of your speaker cables, twist stranded cable or use crimped bootlace ferrule on the ends. Depress the push lever, insert the
cables into the hole and release the lever. Positive, '+' connections should be made to the red terminal, negative, '-' connections should go
to the black terminal. If "daisy-chaining" connections to several speakers, either twist two wires together prior to inserting in the terminal
or insert two wires together.
ADORN QUICK-START GUIDE V1.1
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