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CONTENTS
CONTENTS (ENGLISH)
1
INTRODUCTION
2
UNPACKING
3.1
MECHANICAL
3.2
INITIAL SETTINGS
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CONNECTIONS
4.1 Input Connections
4.2 Output Connections
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CONTROLS
5.1 Mode Switch
5.2 Level Controls
5.3 Limiters
5.4 Phase Correction
6
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
7
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
8
WARRANTY
9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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  • Page 1 5.3 Limiters 5.4 Phase Correction SYSTEM CONFIGURATION CONNECTION DIAGRAMS WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...
  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Martin Audio MX5 system controller. The MX5 is the latest and most advanced analogue Martin Audio loudspeaker management system and can be configured to optimise the performance of any combination of Martin Audio high end loudspeakers.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS UNPACKING Each Martin MX5 controller is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the unit, examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if any such damage is found.

  • Page 4: Initial Settings

    CONTENTS MECHANICAL The MX5 is housed in an all steel 1U 19" rack case. In permanent installations, the MX5 should be rack mounted using the four holes in the front panel. Additional support may be required for heavy duty road use.
  • Page 5 The electronic reference 0V is taken to chassis via the rear panel signal ground switch. This inserts a ground lift resistor when switched to off. The inputs and outputs of the MX5 are electronically balanced, pin 2 being designated + (hot). Because both inputs and outputs are balanced either pin can be assigned as + (hot) provided the convention is maintained through the controller.
  • Page 6 (ie the mains earth is correctly connected) (See Fig 2). Source Input Chassis Ground Grounded Lift Shield Resistor Source Input Ground Signal Lift Grounded Resistor Shield Fig 2. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...
  • Page 7 For unbalanced use, having decided which pin is ‘hot’ (see above), connect the ‘cold’ pin and (Pin 1) together. The signal ground switch should be placed in the Lift position at the MX5 outputs which permit the amplifier to be locally grounded (as required for safety reasons) without causing a hum loop.
  • Page 8 Threshold settings for the limiters may be adjusted by first removing the MX5 top cover (two screws on each side) to gain access to the 16 way switches which are located on the main motherboard. Setting the limiter threshold automatically sets the range of the LED display which will indicate dB’s below threshold.
  • Page 9 Each limiter may be completely defeated, if desired, by setting a jumper located on the main mother board (J1-J4). If another MX5 is to be driven from any of the output channels (eg where one MX5 splits the signal...

  • Page 10: System Configuration

    GUIDES CONTENTS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION The MX5 where used in conjunction with a plug-in board becomes a dedicated system controller. Depending on the plug-in system-specific board, the MX5 is automatically configured either as a stereo 2-way or mono 3/4 way controller.
  • Page 11 LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT SYSTEM CONTROLLER MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE (SUB) (LOW) HIGH MONO 3/4 WAY MX5 W8C/WSX 4-WAY All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...
  • Page 12 LIMIT LIMIT LIMIT SYSTEM CONTROLLER MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE MUTE (SUB) (LOW) HIGH MONO 3/4 WAY MX5 W8C/WSX 3-WAY All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Martin Audio is not liable for consequential damages. This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    (W) 21ins x (H) 4.7ins x (D) 12.2ins SHIPPING WEIGHT 4.1kg (9lbs) Due to our policy of continuous product improvement all specifications are subject to change without notice. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – MX5 System Controller...
  • Page 15 The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669 Web: www.martin-audio.com E-mail: info@martin-audio.com All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
  • Page 16 < > PRINT GUIDES CONTENTS MX5 System Controller User’s Guide ENGLISH MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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