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- Page 1 ® POWER STEREO MP500 ® MP500 Operating Manual Multi-Purpose Amplifier...
- Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an symbol within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to intended to alert the user to the presence...
- Page 3 Near windows where there is a chance of exposure to rain, etc. • On top of an MP500 or another component which dissi- pates a great deal of heat. To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure clearance from walls and other equipment according to the diagram.
- Page 4 MartinLogan and any related party assume no liability for the The information contained herein may not be reproduced in user’s failure to comply with any requirements.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
7. Limited Warranty ......16 8. The Big Picture: MP500......18... -
Page 6: Introduction And Quick Start
MartinLogan products are engineered to recreate the passion of a live musical performance and emotional involvement The MP500 ships with both rack mount ears and feet for shelf experienced in the best movie theaters by utilizing the highest mounting. Before rack mounting the unit, it is recommended level of circuit design, superior parts and manufacturing to remove the feet on the bottom of the unit. -
Page 7: Front Panel (Status Lights)
1.5 FRONT PANEL (STATUS LIGHTS) POWER STEREO MP500 MP500 Front Panel Power: Sub: Blue = Unit is on and ready to play Blue = Amplifier playing in Subwoofer mode Red = Unit is in standby or a fault condition has occurred... -
Page 8: Back Panel
PASS- OPTICAL – THROUGH F 8A H 250V BRIDGE MODE OPTICAL MP500 Back Panel Trigger input Trigger Pass-through Coaxial digital audio input DIP Switches: Digital Input and DSP Preset Selection Analog RCA stereo inputs PC Update (USB) for Firmware Updates... -
Page 9: Quick Start
If using the digital inputs, you must select Coax or Optical BRIDGE MODE OPTICAL using the DIP switch on the back of the MP500 (#10 on the image on page 8). 5. Power Connection: Insert a power cord into the MP500’s AC input. Plug the cord into a wall outlet. -
Page 10: Connections And Back Panel Controls
After attaching speaker wires to the Euroblock connector, sure to use speakers rated for use with this MP500 insert it into the MP500 by gently pressing it into place. — an overdriven speaker can pose a fire hazard. MP500 offers options to power either a stereo pair of speakers... -
Page 11: Connecting A Passive (Non-Powered)
MP500 (below the connector). After attaching subwoofer wires to the Euroblock connector, insert it into the MP500 by gently pressing it into place. 2.4 CONNECTING DUAL DYNAMO IW SUBWOOFERS TRIG IN For maximum performance, MartinLogan recommends using an MP500 for each subwoofer in the system. -
Page 12: Digital Input
The trigger connection allows the MP500 to be turned on or off via the trigger input. When the Trig In 3.5mm (1/8”) mini- Using the DIP switch on the back of the MP500 (See image on jack receives power (5–24 volts DC or AC) from an upstream Pg. -
Page 13: Dsp Presets
3. DSP PRESETS 3.2 DSP PRESET DIP SWITCH POSITIONS The MP500 is loaded with a variety of DSP presets to both improve performance of the speaker, but also to protect it from being overdriven by the amplifier. MP500 ships in its Flat EQ, 2 Channel, Full Range, Stereo output mode. -
Page 14: Fault Modes
Stereo LED Subwoofer LED Status or Fault Clear Fault Blue — MP500 enabled, no music detected. — Blue Blue — Stereo operation: MP500 enabled, music playing. — Blue — MP500 enabled, no music detected. — Blue — Blue Subwoofer operation: —... -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between the stereo analog inputs and the subwoofer input? The Subwoofer Input • This input connects to the subwoofer output of an AV pro- cessor or AV receiver with bass-management functions as part of its signal routing. It is only active when a subwoofer speaker preset is selected. -
Page 16: Specifications
6. SPECIFICATIONS MP500 Warranty 2 Years (Parts and Labor) Channels 2 Channels Power Output Per Channel 140 Watts (8 Ohm) Power Output Per Channel 250 Watts (4 Ohm) High Output Mode (Bridged) 500 Watts Per Channel (8 Ohm) Frequency Response 20Hz –... -
Page 17: Limited Warranty
MartinLogan dealers. Goods purchased from any entity that you note the following: not found on these lists list are not entitled to MartinLogan Limited Warranty coverage: The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is responsible for warranty servicing only on units •... - Page 18 Is supplied with a one (1) year non-cosmetic warranty see if they can resolve the issue; • If a product is returned to MartinLogan for warranty work: (Headphones offer a 30 day warranty). The product must be properly packaged and shipped •...
- Page 19 POWER STEREO MP500 TRIG IN MP500 INPUT VOLUME COAX – – R UPDATE PASS- OPTICAL – THROUGH F 8A H 250V BRIDGE MODE OPTICAL...
- Page 20 L a w r e n c e , K a n s a s , U S A t e l . 7 8 5 . 7 4 9 . 0 1 3 3 f a x 7 8 5 . 7 4 9 . 5 3 2 0 ©2022 MartinLogan Ltd. rev.7 082522...
- Page 21 ’ s m a n u a l OUTDOOR LIVING SERIES ™ Register your warranty online at www.MartinLogan.com.
- Page 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable (For Stereo Setup) .
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Page 23: Overview
Contents of the System: ™ Music System • (8) Speakers with Mounting Stakes The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System • (1) In-Ground Subwoofer with Canopy includes 8 premium all-season outdoor speakers and 1 all- season in-ground subwoofer ideal for backyards ranging •... -
Page 24: Planning The System Layout
PLANNING THE SYSTEM LAYOUT The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System is simply a suggestion and that your unique environment is designed to deliver seamless, and evenly distributed may dictate otherwise . If more bass is desired, placing the sound coverage in an ‘open air’ environment . The following... -
Page 25: Cable Recommendations
CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS We strongly recommend using burial-rated cable (not included) when installing the Outdoor Living Foundation Music System . In addition, it’s critical to use the proper speaker cable gauge . Please review the chart below . CABLE GAUGE CHART Cable Gauge Distance 18 Gauge... -
Page 26: Wiring & Speaker Installation
8 satellites and 1 and/or the amplifier which MartinLogan will not take subwoofer will be around 8 ohms nominal per channel . responsibility for and will not be covered under warranty . -
Page 27: Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable
– – + Black Red NOTE: If using the MartinLogan MP500 Amplifier: NOTE: This configuration is for alternating stereo pairs of speakers with the Use DSP Preset 5 = subwoofer placed in between . The wiring is essentially identical to “Option Starting with switch #2 (Down, Down, Up, Down, Up) 1”... -
Page 28: Amplifier (Option 3)
NOTE: *If using the MartinLogan MP500 Amplifier: Use DSP Preset 6 = Starting with switch #2 (Down, Down, Up, Up, Down,) MP500 will be in Bridged Mono mode . Follow the markings on the MP500 to ensure proper wiring polarity while in Bridged Mode . -
Page 29: Preparing The 4 Conductor Burial Cable
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable (For Stereo Setup) 1 . Starting with the 2 . Recommended: first speaker and Use a wire tie every speaker/ (not included) to sub that comes keep the wire after, create a loop intact and loop approximate- it will act as a... -
Page 30: Preparing The 2 Conductor Burial Cable
Preparing the 2 Conductor Burial Cable (For Mono Setup) 1 . Starting with the 2 . Recommended: first speaker and Use a wire tie every speaker/ (not included) to sub that comes keep the wire after, create a loop intact and loop approximate- it will act as a ly 6”... -
Page 31: Attaching Ground Stake To Speaker & Installation
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Attaching Ground Stake to Speaker & Installation 1 . Thread the 2 . To attach the speaker’s wiring speaker to the down through ground stake, the ground stake hand thread the and out of the speaker to the wiring hole ground stake . -
Page 32: Cable Connections From Speaker To Red (+) And Black (-) Burial Cable
Cable Connections from Speaker to RED (+) AND BLACK (-) Burial Cable Before you start wiring, please refer to the wiring setup options on pages 6 to 8 . Combine To Speaker and twist (clockwise) the Red wire (as shown in the diagram) from a speaker or subwoofer to the Red wires from the burial cable . -
Page 33: Cable Connections From Subwoofer To Burial Cable
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D) Cable Connections from Subwoofer to Burial Cable Before you start wiring, please refer to the wiring setup options on pages 6 to 8 . Combine To Sub and twist (clockwise) the Red wire (as shown in the diagram) from a speaker or subwoofer to the Red wires from the burial cable . -
Page 34: Test System
For areas larger than 3,000 sq . ft ., we recommend using also allows the system to be more easily heard at lower multiple MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation systems . listening levels . By doing this, demand on the amplifier is Please note that powering multiple Outdoor Living Foundation reduced and neighbors are not disturbed . -
Page 35: Limited Warranty
If product is subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void . MartinLogan Ltd . reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any • Warranty does not apply if the product is used in product previously manufactured . - Page 36 How To Update MP500 DSP Presets/Firmware Step 1: Step 2: from the amplifier to a Windows PC. Step : of the page.
- Page 37 Step : Step : - Press the “Connect” button to connect to the amplifier. • When connecting successfully, you will hear a “click” sound from the amplifier and the Power LED will be in OFF status. Step : - Press the “ ”...
- Page 38 Step : displayed again Image is for illustration purposes only. The current and new versions may vary from the time of this documents creation.
- Page 39 MP500 Multi-Purpose Amplifier DSP PRESET DIP SWITCH POSITIONS Dip Switch Number Preset Number Up/Down (U/D) DSP Preset Function Amplifier Output Mode Flat EQ Stereo* Stereo ML45AW Stereo ML55AW Stereo ML65AW Stereo ML75AW Stereo Outdoor Living 8.1 System Stereo (Supports up to 2 Subwoofers) Mono Outdoor Living 8.1 System...
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