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This  setup  is  recommended  if  your  subwoofer  will 

be used in both 2-channel mode and as a LFE chan-

nel in a multi-channel system. By following this setup, 

you will allow your processor to handle most of the 

bass  management  while  running  in  multi-channel 

mode, and relinquish control of the low pass filter to 

the  subwoofer  when  running  in  a  2-channel  mode. 

Signal Connection (see figure 8):

1  Connect the left and right out of your preamplifier to 

the subwoofer’s Left In / Right In. Use quality RCA 

interconnects. If your preamplifier only has one set of 

outputs you need to obtain Y adapters from your dealer. 

2  Connect the LFE output of the processor to the sub-

woofer’s LFE In. Use quality RCA interconnects.

Recommended Control Settings (see figure 9):

1  Set your front speakers for wide, large or full mode in 

your processor. Set the center and effects type speakers in 

limited or narrow mode (see the warning on page 10).

2  Calculate the number equal to 70% of your main loud-

speaker’s lowest frequency rating. Set the Low Pass Filter 

switch to the closest setting below the resulting number.

3  While playing familiar music with bass content, turn 

the level control up until the music has deep bass that 

is not overwhelming.

4  Try the phase control in different settings until the  

best  blending  is  obtained.  If  you  are  augmenting  

MartinLogan loudspeakers, we suggest you start with  

Phase set at 90°.

5  Use the bass management section of your processor’s 

speaker setup to set the subwoofer level at an appro-

priate level. Follow the instructions in your processor’s 

manual to fine-tune the subwoofer level.

6  If your processor offers the option to setup crossovers for a 

subwoofer, we recommend that you start with the fol-

lowing settings—Crossover: 70Hz, High-Pass: 12dB, 

and Low-Pass: 24dB. The optimal setting for these 

options may vary depending on your room and listen-

ing preferences.

2-Channel/Multi-Channel Mode

Figure 8 .

 Signal connection for 2-channel/multi-channel mode.

Figure 9 .

 Control Settings for 2-channel/multi-channel mode.

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Summary of Contents for Depth I

Page 1: ...D e p t h i u s e r s m a n u a l tm...

Page 2: ..._ High Pass _______________________________________ Low Pass _______________________________________ WARNING Do not use your Depth i loudspeakers outside of the country of original sale voltage requir...

Page 3: ...Thank you to you the MartinLogan owner for loving what we do and for making it possible for us to do what we love...

Page 4: ...llowing deep tight well defined bass Servo control woofer technology minimizes distortion A proprietary digital amplifier drives the output stage with precision and extremely high efficiency Low pass...

Page 5: ...with the lightning bolt symbol should be connected by an instructed person or by way of ready made terminals The power cord should remain readily oper able should any abnormal conditions occur Step 1...

Page 6: ...the bass management When connected in 2 channel mode via its speaker or line level left right input the low pass filter is active As a general rule the Low Pass Filter should be set at the option appr...

Page 7: ...when there is none The On setting prevents the Depth i from entering energy saving mode The Standby setting forces the Depth i into energy saving mode While set to Standby the Depth i will not operate...

Page 8: ...ker cable Depth i s Low Pass Filter control effects the signal received through these inputs Status Light The Depth i is equipped with a multi color LED to indicate the current status of the woofers T...

Page 9: ...o the closest setting below the resulting number 2 Play familiar music with bass content Increase the Level control until the music has deep extended bass Be careful to avoid levels that become overwh...

Page 10: ...pe speakers in limited or narrow mode Recommended Control Settings see figure 7 1 With multi channel source material playing adjust the Level control to your preferred level 2 Try the phase control in...

Page 11: ...te the number equal to 70 of your main loud speaker s lowest frequency rating Set the Low Pass Filter switch to the closest setting below the resulting number 3 While playing familiar music with bass...

Page 12: ...fier only has one set of outputs you may connect your amplifier to your speakers as normal and run an additional set of cables from your speakers to the subwoofer s Speaker Level In binding posts It i...

Page 13: ...response make note of this number If the High Pass Filter Out is set to None the Low Pass Filter should remain at approximately 70 of your loudspeakers lowest frequency response If the High Pass Filt...

Page 14: ...oofer in the chain using the same input for every additional connection Recommended Control Settings 1 Adjust the control settings of the first subwoofer using one of the five modes previously describ...

Page 15: ...he power service supplied in the country of original consumer sale The AC power rat ing applicable to a particular unit is specified both on the packing carton and on the serial number plate attached...

Page 16: ...um of three inches of open space between the cabinet and the front left and right sides see figure 17 Ask Your Dealer Your MartinLogan dealer can suggest many options for optimal subwoofer placement T...

Page 17: ...cally this is only a problem with frequencies below 100Hz When this happens different parts of your room experience either an excess or a lack of bass Some people believe that having a room without pa...

Page 18: ...n Instructions 1 On a soft padded surface carefully lay your subwoofer on its side to gain access to the bottom 2 Remove existing feet or spikes Thread new spikes into holes and screw them in all of t...

Page 19: ...so be the same two used for your stereo playback then they should be of very high quality and able to play loud over 102 dB and reproduce bass below 80 Hz Center Channel Many experts believe this to b...

Page 20: ...performance limitations of a heavy and hard to control single large driver Servo Controlled Dynamic Drivers All dynamic drivers generate distortion caused by spider and surround nonlinearities as wel...

Page 21: ...components are turned on Check that the master power switch adjacent to the AC receptacle is set to On Check that the power switch on the subwoofer is set to either Auto or On Check your wires and con...

Page 22: ...Dimensional Drawings Plan View Top Front Elevation Back Elevation 22 Dimensional Drawings Side Elevation...

Page 23: ...ttom of the backplate Each individual unit has a unique serial number Service In the rare event that your MartinLogan product should require service please contact the dealer from whom the product was...

Page 24: ...sound The difference in decibels between two sounds is ten times the Base 10 logarithm of the ratio of their power levels DC Abbreviation for direct current Diffraction The breaking up of a sound wave...

Page 25: ...of the RMS sound pressure Resistance That property of a conductor by which it opposes the flow of electric current resulting in the generation of heat in the conducting material usually expressed in o...

Page 26: ...26 Notes Notes...

Page 27: ...Notes 27 Notes...

Page 28: ...utside of the country of original sale voltage requirements vary by country Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair The Depth i is shipped to authorized MartinLo...

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