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T H E G R E A T A M E R I C A N S P E A K E R C O M P A N Y
Thank you for choosing the MartinLogan MLT-2 5.1 Home Theater
Speaker System. Our speakers are the product of countless hours of
comprehensive research and development and will reward you with exceptional
sound for many years.
To ensure proper installation please read this manual and follow all instructions.
If you have further questions contact your Authorized MartinLogan Dealer or
visit the Q&A page on our website at www.martinlogan.com.
5.1 System
U S E R ' S
HOME THEATER
SPEAKER SYSTEM
M A N U A L
MartinLogan
Lawrence, Kansas, USA
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- Page 1 T H E G R E A T A M E R I C A N S P E A K E R C O M P A N Y 5.1 System U S E R ’ S Thank you for choosing the MartinLogan MLT-2 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System. Our speakers are the product of countless hours of comprehensive research and development and will reward you with exceptional sound for many years.
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Page 2: Unpacking Your Speakers
UNPACKING YOUR SPEAKERS Serial Numbers: Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. See page 14 for instructions on how to locate the serial numbers. NEXT ASSY USED ON APPLICATION DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking Your Speakers ... 1 Safety Precautions ..... Important Safety Instructions Your New Speakers . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. -
Page 5: Service Personnel
20. Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 21. Unpacking – Remove your new MartinLogan speakers from its packaging. Retain the packaging in a safe, dry place for future use. -
Page 6: Your New Speakers
YOUR NEW SPEAKERS MLT-2 5.1 speakers are magnetically shielded for use near a CRT television or video screen. Keyhole slots on the rear allow them to be mounted on a wall (hardware not included). Your speakers can also be placed on a bookshelf or desk. -
Page 7: Speaker Placement
(see positioning j and k). Measure the distance from the listening area to your speakers. For optimal imaging, place the speakers approximately 3/4 of that distance from each other. MLT-2 speakers can be placed on a shelf, or wall mounted (Fig. 2 on page 7) -
Page 8: Wall Mounting
3/8 inch (9.5 mm). With the MLT-2 center channel, head should stand out 5/16 inch (8 mm). If using bumper pads add 1/8 inch (3 mm) to the amount head stands out. -
Page 9: Speaker Connection
SPEAKER CONNECTION Turn your amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables. Your speakers are equipped with binding posts that can be used with banana, pin or spade connectors, as well as with bare wire. Using high-quality speaker cable (not included, see your Dealer), connect one speaker at a time to your receiver/amplifier. -
Page 10: Subwoofer Placement
Control Level Balances the subwoofer output level to your speaker system’s output. Low Pass Filter (Hz) Control Controls the subwoofer’s upper-frequency cut-off to match the low-frequency characteristics of your speakers. Phase Changes the phase of the subwoofer by 180° relative to your speakers. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT We recommend positioning your subwoofer close to the wall, between the front speakers. -
Page 11: Subwoofer Connection
SUBWOOFER CONNECTION SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this section be sure to read and follow all safety precaution instruction notices at the beginning of this manual. Turn all components OFF before connecting the subwoofer. Ensure subwoofer is installed in a location where any rear amplifier parts (panels, heatsinks, etc.) cannot be accidentally touched. - Page 12 4. If the bass sounds weak or “dislocated” you may have a phase alignment problem. Your MLT-2 subwoofer has a Phase Switch which is normally set to the 0° position. Switch it to the 180° position—this will switch the phase of the subwoofer by 180°...
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Page 13: Faq - Frequently Asked Questions
Is there likely to be any interaction between my speakers and the television in my A/V system? No. The MLT-2 and MLT-2 center speakers are shielded and can be used with a CRT television. Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or performance of my speakers? We recommend that you not place any loudspeaker in direct sunlight. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The MLT-2 5.1 subwoofer, when the power switch is set to ‘Auto On’, will draw about 12 watts when idle and only 12 watts in standby mode. -
Page 15: Serial Number & Service
MLT-2 subwoofer the serial number is located on the back panel. SERvICE Should you be using your MartinLogan product in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, we ask that you note the following: 1. The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is responsible for warranty servicing only on units distributed by or through it in that country in accordance with its applicable warranty. -
Page 16: Dimensional Drawings
MLT-2 Speaker MLT-2 Center Channel 12˝ (30.5 cm) MLT-2 Subwoofer 11-1/2˝ (29.2 cm) -
Page 17: Specifications
2000Hz Tweeter Type 1” (2.54 cm) soft dome Woofer Type 4.5” (11.5 cm) high rigidity poly cone with extended throw drive assembly MLT-2 CENTER CHANNEL System Frequency Response 130–20,000 Hz ± 2db Sensitivity 89 dB@2.83 volts/meter Impedance 8 Ohms Compatible... -
Page 18: Warranty Information And Registration
MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center. If returned, the product must be properly packaged and shipped to MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense. -
Page 19: Limited Warranty
MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center. Any modification (electrical, mechanical, or cosmetic) may, at MartinLogan’s discretion, void the warranty. - Page 20 WARNING: Do not use your MLT-2 5.1 loudspeaker system 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 MLT-2 5.1 is shipped to authorized MartinLogan dealers with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale.
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