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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Installing Abyss in a Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -
Page 3: Installation .In .Brief
Step .4: .Power .Connection .(AC) .(see .warning) an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the Make sure the level knob is set at 0 . Plug the Abyss presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the subwoofer into a wall outlet . Review the AC Power Connection product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude... -
Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations! .You .have .invested .in .one .of .the . The materials in your new Abyss subwoofer are of the world's .premier .subwoofers . highest quality and will provide years of enduring enjoy- ment and deepening respect . The cabinetry is constructed... -
Page 5: About The Controls
. Example: The MartinLogan Aeon i’s lowest frequency response is 43Hz . 70% of 43Hz equals 30 .1, so you should set the Abyss’s low pass filter to 30Hz . Remember, this is a general rule . We advise that once you try the recommended setting using the formula above, you should try the surrounding settings to see which sounds best . -
Page 6: Connections .And .Control .Settings
2-Channel Mode This setup is recommended if your Abyss will be used in a 2-channel system with main speakers playing full range . When a signal is connected to the Abyss’s left/right inputs, the Abyss’s internal low pass filter is active . -
Page 7: Multi-Channel Mode
Multi-Channel Mode This setup is recommended if your Abyss will be used in a dedicated home theater or multi-channel system . When a signal is connected to the Abyss’s LFE input, Abyss’s inter- nal low pass filter is not active . By following this setup, you will allow your processor to handle most of the bass management . -
Page 8: 2-Channel/Multi-Channel Mode
. By following this setup, you will allow your processor to handle most of the bass manage- ment while running in multi-channel mode, and relinquish control of the low pass filter to the Abyss when running in a 2-channel mode . Signal .Connection .(see .figure .6):... -
Page 9: 2-Channel Using Speaker Level Inputs
2-Channel Mode Using Speaker Level Inputs This setup is recommended if your Abyss will be used in a 2-channel only system with full-range front loudspeakers . When a signal is connected to the Abyss’s Left/Right Inputs, the Abyss’s internal low pass filter is active . -
Page 10: 2-Channel Mode With 2-Channel Output
2-Channel Mode With 2-Channel Output This setup is recommended if your Abyss will be used in a 2-channel only system . Signal .Connection .(see .figure .10): 1 Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier to the left and right inputs of the Abyss using quality RCA interconnects . -
Page 11: Sub Out-Using Multiple Abysss
2 Connect the Sub Out of the previous Abyss to either the Note: While the settings of each subwoofer should be LFE or the Right (or Left) input of the next Abyss using a similar, you will probably find that each sub will need quality RCA interconnect . -
Page 12: Ac Power Connection
Replacing the Fuse WARNING! The power cord should not be If the fuse in your Abyss should require changing, turn off and installed, removed, or left detached from the unplug your Abyss before removing the fuse . Replace the bad subwoofer while the other end is connected to fuse with a matching T 3 .15A L 250V (T 1 .6A L 250V if you... -
Page 13: Placement
Enjoy Yourself Clarity™ speakers as front and surround (effects) channels, MartinLogan Fresco™ as the center channel . Note the corner placement of the Abyss at the front of the listening room . The Abyss is a very refined subwoofer and will benefit from care in setup . -
Page 14: Installing Abyss In A Cabinet
Figure .17 . Step 2—Converting the Abyss to a front firing configuration . Figure .18 . Step 3—Converting the Abyss to a front firing configuration . Figure .15 . Placing the Abyss in a cabinet requires a minimum of three inches of open space on the front and back . -
Page 15: Room .Acoustics
Usually, you can excite most of the standing waves in a ing on the size and shape of the room and the types of room by putting the Abyss in a corner . Listening position surfaces in the room . -
Page 16: Solid Footing
-inch thread insert that may be found on your other audio equipment (racks, speakers, etc) . Spike .Installation .Instructions: 1 Carefully lay the Abyss on its side to gain access to the bottom . Figure .19 . The Mini ETC Spike . -
Page 17: Home .Theater
. This is not the place to cut corners . Figure .20 Abyss Subwoofers as the LFE (effects) channels, MartinLogan Clarity speakers as front and surround (effects) channels, MartinLogan Fresco as the center channel . -
Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
Xtatic shop at www .martinlogan .com) that cleans better than receptacle is set to 'On' . anything else we have tried . • Check that the power switch on the Abyss is set to either 'Auto' or 'On' . Is .it .safe .to .set .things .on .my .subwoofer? •... -
Page 19: General .Information
Specifications Warranty and Registration The high-resolution Abyss subwoofer system consists of a Your Abyss subwoofer is provided with an automatic Limited single woofer for high SPL output with minimal distortion . 90 Day Warranty coverage . The equalization used is specifically designed to counter- act the response of the woofers sealed box response . -
Page 20: Glossary .Of .Audio .Terms
lossary of udIo erms AC . Abbreviation for alternating current . DC . Abbreviation for direct current . Active .crossover . Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes) Diffraction . The breaking up of a sound wave caused by and some form of power supply to operate . some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame or other similar object . - Page 21 Inductance . The property of an electrical circuit by which Resistor . A device used in a circuit to provide resistance . a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that introduces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby Resonance .
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Page 22: Notes
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