Network Connection; Subwoofer Connection; Connecting Speakers To The Forte Amplifier - MartinLogan bravado User Manual

Please note, when utilizing this speaker to repro-
duce audio from a television via the speaker's
Auxiliary (digital or analog) connection, the tele-
vision's audio output should be defeated. Some
televisions will allow you to turn off the internal
speaker via the television's menu system. Other
televisions may require you to turn the television's
volume to "zero" or "mute." Please refer to your
television's manual.

NETWORK CONNECTION

To stream audio to your speaker or amp, a LAN
(local area network) connection is required. This
connection can be established using Wi-Fi or
Ethernet. Refer to the wireless setup section of this
manual for setup and usage details.

SUBWOOFER CONNECTION

You may choose to employ a separate subwoofer
to enhance bass performance. Subwoofers can
be connected via the speaker's "Sub Out" RCA
connection. We recommend using a superb
MartinLogan subwoofer.
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WARNING! Use Class 2 wiring
only. CAUTION: Do not connect
speakers, which are rated less
than 4 Ohms to the Forte amplifier.
CAUTION: While making connections with
bare wire, ensure that none of your bare wire
comes in contact with a an adjacent terminal.
The speakers to be connected to the Forte ampli-
fier should be rated to handle at least 75 Watts
for 8 Ohm speakers and at least 150 Watts for
4 Ohm speakers. Your Forte amplifier's binding
posts can be used with spades, banana plug con-
nectors, pins, and bare wire.
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Peakers to the
Using a high-quality RCA style cable designed for
subwoofer connection, connect "Sub Out" from the
speaker to the "LFE In/Sub In" on the subwoofer.
Reference your subwoofer's manual to learn how
to properly adjust the sub's level and phase con-
trols to achieve proper blending with the speaker.
If you are not running ARC™ (Anthem Room
Correction) the subwoofer's crossover should be set to
100Hz. If you will be running ARC, set the subwoof-
er's crossover to "bypass" or "LFE" and for subwoofers
that do not have a "bypass" or "LFE" crossover setting,
adjust the crossover to its highest setting. Run ARC
after connecting and adjusting the subwoofer.
Using a MartinLogan Dynamo Subwoofer:
If using a MartinLogan Dynamo family subwoofer,
we recommend beginning with the following sub-
woofer settings:
• Low-pass: Bypass
• Phase: 0°
• Volume: Knob set to vertical (12-o'clock to
1-o'clock position)
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IMPORTANT! Correct polarity (or phase) is critical
for proper soundstage imaging and bass perfor-
mance. Connect one speaker at a time to ensure
proper connection of every channel. The red (+)
amplifier terminal must be connected to the red (+)
speaker terminal. The same applies to the black (–)
terminals. Make sure all wires are firmly fastened.
Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker
in your system.
IMPORTANT! If you hear a distinct lack of bass
and a dislocated stereo image then one or more
of your speakers may be connected out of phase
(polarity is reversed). Re-check to ensure that each