Connecting The Speakers; Frequently Asked Questions - MartinLogan ML-45AW User Manual

Connecting the Speakers

WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal con-
nections. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting
of speaker cables.
Your speakers are equipped with high-quality binding posts that can be used with
banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with bare wire. Connect one speaker at
a time to your amplifier.
1. Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black
(–) amplifier terminal to the black (–) speaker terminal. Tighten the posts firmly by
hand, but don't over-tighten them.
2. Repeat step 1 for other speaker(s).
If a speaker is not working correctly, refer to "Troubleshooting" on the following page
of this manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean my speakers? See "Cleaning and Protecting Your Investment" on
page 3 of this manual.
What size amplifier should I use? We recommend an amplifier rated within the suit-
able amplifier range of your speaker.
Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics and cables that would be ideal for
MartinLogan speakers? The area of electronics and cable choice is probably the most
common type of question that we receive. It is also the most subjective. We have
repeatedly found that brands that work well in one setup will drive someone else nuts
in another. We use many brands with great success. Again, we have no favorites; we
use electronics and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest listening to a num-
ber of brands—and above all else—trust your ears. Dealers are always the best source
for information when purchasing additional audio equipment or cables and will be well
versed in the subject of special safety requirements for in-wall cable.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or performance of my speakers? We recom-
mend that you not place any loudspeaker in direct sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays
from the sun can cause deterioration of speaker cones, etc. For installation of an all-
weather speakers we recommend as little direct sunlight as an installation will allow.
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