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ETTINGS

MartinLogan engineers designed the Depth for easy setup

and system integration. Before beginning to connect your

Depth, please review the controls discussed in the last sec-

tion. An understanding of these will help speed you along as

you connect your Depth with your system. All signal con-

nections are done at the signal input section on the rear

connections panel of the Depth. Make certain that all of

your connections are tight.

WARNING!

Turn your Depth subwoofer off

before making or breaking any signal connections!

2-Channel Mode

This setup is recommended if your Depth will be used in a

2-channel system with main speakers playing full range.

When a signal is connected to the Depth’s Left/Right Inputs,

the Depth’s internal low pass filter is active.

Signal Connection (see figure 2):

1 Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier to

the left and right inputs of the Depth using quality RCA

interconnects. If your preamplifier only has one set of out-

puts you may need to obtain Y adapters from your dealer.

Recommended Control Settings (see figure 3):

1 Set the 25Hz Level control to 0.

2 Set the low-pass filter switch to to the closest option equal

to 70% of your loudspeakers lowest frequency response.

3 While playing music with bass content, turn the level con-

trol up until the music has deep extended bass, being

careful to avoid levels that become overwhelming.

4 Try the phase control in different settings until the best

blending is obtained. If you are using the Depth to aug-

ment other MartinLogan products, we suggest you start

with the phase set at 90° (0° if you are using Script™

loudspeakers).

5 If you have completed steps 1–4 and still have weak or

boomy bass, adjust the 25Hz knob to compensate for

these anomalies. Turn the 25Hz control up and down and

listen to the effects that it has on the music. Try to find a

position that sounds correct to you. Experiment by chang-

ing the level control while adjusting this knob. You should

be able to find a position that gives you deep extended

bass and good blending with your main speakers.

Before Connecting the Depth

6     Connections and Control Settings

Figure 2.

Signal connection for 2-channel mode.

Figure 3.

Control settings for 2-channel mode.

Summary of Contents for Depth subwoofer

Page 1: ...D E P T HTM u s e r s m a n u a l c l s e l e c t r o s t a t i c M A R T I N L O G A N...

Page 2: ...t Equal Sub Out Using Multiple Depths 11 AC Power Connection 12 Replacing the Fuse Break In Placement 13 Listening Position Installing the Depth in a Cabinet Ask Your Dealer Enjoy Yourself Room Acoust...

Page 3: ...is manual for more details Step 3 Signal Connection Use the best interconnect cables you can High quality cables available from your specialty dealer are recommended and will give you superior perform...

Page 4: ...iency Low pass filtering high pass filtering and phase control have been designed to make integrating the Depth subwoofer with MartinLogan and non MartinLogan products both seamless and simple The mat...

Page 5: ...periment try different settings and be patient 25Hz Level Knob The 25Hz Level knob significantly adjusts the level between 20 and 30Hz by 12dB This is an area where peaks and dips of different amplitu...

Page 6: ...tain Y adapters from your dealer Recommended Control Settings see figure 3 1 Set the 25Hz Level control to 0 2 Set the low pass filter switch to to the closest option equal to 70 of your loudspeakers...

Page 7: ...ommended Control Settings see figure 5 1 Set the 25Hz Level control to 0 2 Use the bass management section of your processor s speaker level setup option to set the subwoofer level at an appropriate l...

Page 8: ...bass content turn the level control up until the music has deep extended bass that is not overwhelming 5 Try the phase control in different settings until the best blending is obtained If you are aug...

Page 9: ...pass filter switch to to the closest option equal to 70 of your loudspeakers lowest frequency response 3 While playing music with bass content turn the level con trol up until the music has deep exte...

Page 10: ...number as you will use it below to determine the correct setting for your low pass filter If the High Pass Filter Out is set to None the Low Pass Filter should remain at approximately 70 of your loud...

Page 11: ...nput for every connection Recommended Control Settings 1 Adjust the control settings of the first subwoofer using the recommended control settings from the connection method used to connect the master...

Page 12: ...r from the country of original sale be certain that AC power supplied in any subse quent location is suitable before connecting and operating the subwoofer Substantially impaired performance or severe...

Page 13: ...r subwoofer has a minimum of three inches of open space between the cabinet and the front left and right sides see figure 16 Ask Your Dealer Your MartinLogan dealer can suggest many options for optima...

Page 14: ...your room experience either an excess or a lack of bass Some people believe that having a room without parallel walls will eliminate this effect The truth is that non parallel walls only generate diff...

Page 15: ...uipment racks speakers etc Spike Installation Instructions 1 Carefully remove the grill cloths from your Depth 2 Carefully lay the Depth on its side to gain access to the bottom 3 Remove existing feet...

Page 16: ...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 be the most important speaker in a home theater s...

Page 17: ...and intermodulated distortions causing dramatic disturbances at high excursions This occurs significantly in almost all non servo controlled subwoofers To dramatically reduce these phenomena the Dept...

Page 18: ...s set to Auto or Standby will draw about 13 watts when idle Should I unplug my subwoofer during a thunderstorm Yes or before It s a good idea to disconnect all of your audio video components during st...

Page 19: ...ofer 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 MartinLogan ma...

Page 20: ...r similar object Diaphragm A thin flexible membrane or cone that vibrates in response to electrical signals to produce sound waves Distortion Usually referred to in terms of total harmonic distortion...

Page 21: ...heat in the conducting material usually expressed in ohms Resistor A device that is used in a circuit primarily to pro vide resistance Resonance The effect produced when the natural vibra tion frequen...

Page 22: ...NOTES 22 Notes...

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