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MartinLogan Matinee User Manual

Martinlogan matinee: user guide
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  • Page 1 a t i n e e ’...

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    Serial Number: _________________________________ Record your serial number here for easy reference. You will need this infor- mation when filling out your warranty registration. Matinee’s serial num- ber is located on backplate and on the shipping container.
  • Page 3 Thank you—to you, the MartinLogan owner, for loving what we do, for making it possible for us to do what we love.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the Non-Skid Grip Feet Using Matinee With the Stand..... 9 Mounting the Matinee on a Wall....10 Home Theater .

  • Page 5: Installation In Brief

    We know you are eager to hear your new MartinLogan loudspeaker, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once your new speaker is operational, please take the time to read, in depth, the rest of the informa- tion in the enclosed manual.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    This advanced crossover topol- ogy flawlessly preserves sonic subtleties while effortlessly handling the broadest range of dynamics. The materials in your new Matinee speaker are of the highest quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and deepening respect. The cabinetry is con- structed from dense composite material for acoustical integrity.

  • Page 7: Connections

    AC wall outlet (see figure 1). Your Matinee integrates a signal sensing circuit which will switch the Matinee off after a few minutes of no music signal, and requires less than two seconds to recharge the panel when a music signal is present.

  • Page 8: Installation

    On the Television If your television provides a wide, level and stable plat- form, the Matinee can be placed directly on top of the television (see figure 2). The non-skid rubber grip feet should be used beneath the Matinee to provide traction.

  • Page 9: On-Wall/Off-Wall Acoustic Contour Switch

    Simply set this switch to On-Wall if mounting to a surface. Set the switch to Off-Wall if the Matinee is more than four inches from a wall. Setting this switch ensures that you will...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Matinee On A Wall

    NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting surface is of wood frame and standard sheet rock construction. If you wish to mount the Matinee to another type of material or construction, you should consult a bonded contractor. NOTE: Before beginning, study the Horizontal and Vertical Hardware Configuration drawings (figures 5 & 6).

  • Page 11: Home Theater

    Good subwoofers will provide a founda- tion for the rest of the system. Figure 7 . Purity speakers as front channels, the Matinee as the center and surround channels, and the Grotto i subwoofers as 0.1 (effects) channel.

  • Page 12: Electrostatic Advantages

    Since the diaphragm of an electrostatic speaker is uniform- ly driven over its entire area, it can be extremely light and flexible. This allows it to be very responsive to transients, thus perfectly tracing the music signal.

  • Page 13: Martinlogan Exclusives

    It is significant to note that electrostatic transducer in the radi- cal new Matinee loudspeaker supports the bandwidth and dynamics associated with traditional electrostatic panels nearly twice its size.

  • Page 14: Electrostatic History

    However, Lodge had no intention for his device to repro- duce music because in 1898 there was no way to amplify an electrical signal! As a result, his speaker had nothing to offer over the acoustical gramophones of the period. It was not until 1906 that Dr.
  • Page 15 The test instrument needed an extremely accurate speaker, but Janszen found that the cone speaker of the period were too nonlinear in phase and amplitude response to meet his criteria. Janszen believed that electrostats were inherently more linear than cones, so he built a model using a thin plastic diaphragm treated with a conductive coating.

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    In the case of the Matinee, however, they are fully shielded and can go anywhere. Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my speaker plugged in all the time? No.
  • Page 17 How do MartinLogan speakers hold up over a long term in the humidity of tropical climates? We should tell you that MartinLogan indeed has a very substantial number of customers in tropical regions of the world.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Popping and Ticking Sounds, Funny Noises • These occasional noises are harmless and will not hurt your audio system or your speaker. All electrostatic speakers are guilty of making odd noises at one time or another. It is the result of airborne contaminates (most notably dust).

  • Page 19: General Information

    Certificate of Registration, included with your speaker, and provide a copy of your dealer receipt, to MartinLogan within 30 days of purchase. For your convenience MartinLogan also offers online warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com.

  • Page 20: Dimensional Drawings

    ImensIonal rawIngs On Non-Skid Grip Feet Plan View (Top) Front Elevation: (no stand rotation) Back Elevation: (no stand rotation) AC & Signal Side Elevation Dimensional Drawings...

  • Page 21: With Bracket

    With Bracket Plan View (Top) Front Elevation: (no stand rotation) Back Elevation: (no stand rotation) AC & Signal Side Elevation Wall Bracket Dimensional Drawings...

  • Page 22: Glossary Of Audio Terms

    It is a combination of resistance and reactance and is measured in ohms. Remember that a speaker’s imped- ance changes with frequency, it is not a constant value.
  • Page 23 Sensitivity . The volume of sound delivered for a given electrical input. Stator . The fixed part forming the reference for the moving diaphragm in a planar speaker. THD . The abbreviation for total harmonic distortion. (See Distortion) TIM . The abbreviation for transient intermodulation distortion.
  • Page 24 WARNING! Do not use your Matinee loudspeaker outside of the country of original sale—voltage requirements vary by country. Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Matinee is shipped to authorized MartinLogan distributors with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale.

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