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MLT-1

HOME THEATER
SPEAKER SYSTEM

THE GREA T AMERICAN SPEAKER COMP ANY

5.1 System

MartinLogan

Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Thank you for choosing the MartinLogan MLT-1 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.

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Page 1: ... 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 U S E R S M A N U A L...

Page 2: ...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 1 ...

Page 3: ...fer 8 Subwoofer Placement 9 Subwoofer Connection 10 Setting Subwoofer Controls 10 FAQ and Troubleshooting 12 Serial Number Service 14 Dimensional Drawings 15 Specifications 16 Warranty and Registration 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral triangle warns of the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficien...

Page 4: ...oduct and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 9 Power Sources This pro...

Page 5: ...en exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in a...

Page 6: ... very powerful amplifier can overdrive your speakers and damage them On the other hand if your amplifier isn t powerful enough it can produce clipping distortion that can easily damage high frequency drivers See your Dealer Don t be fooled by your amplifier s volume control It adjusts listening level it does not indicate power output If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating or if you hear ...

Page 7: ...center speaker see position 3 above or below your TV whichever position is closer to ear level Position it flush with the front of the TV to minimize unwanted sound reflections It should be about the same distance away from the primary listening area as the front speakers Some Audio Video receivers and processors can electronically adjust for differences in distance Your center speaker can be plac...

Page 8: ... not included screw into the stud If model has two key holes measure distance apart and use two screws If you cannot locate a stud use appropriate mounting hardware that will hold screws securely see your Dealer Do not screw all the way in head should stand out approximately 3 8 inch 9 5 mm With the MLT 1 center channel head should stand out 5 16 inch 8 mm If using bumper pads add 1 8 inch 3 mm to...

Page 9: ...d 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 Connect the red amplifier terminal to the red speaker terminal and the black to the b...

Page 10: ...teristics 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 Corner placement Fig 4 1 provides the most bass but sometimes at the expense of accuracy A subwoofer placed near a wall 2 usually provides a good balance of quantity and accuracy 1 2 Fig 4 ...

Page 11: ... it with your system use music and video soundtracks that you know well They should contain selections with extended bass that is continuous and repetitive Set any tone or equalizer controls on your receiver or preamplifier to flat zero and switch any loudness controls off Room acoustics vary Experiment with subwoofer placement to find the best position Certain subwoofer positions may cause some b...

Page 12: ...d becomes boomy set the Low Pass Filter Control lower than the normal range 4 If the bass sounds weak or dislocated you may have a phase alignment problem Your MLT 1 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 relative to your speakers Listen to determine if you hear more bass If you don t hea...

Page 13: ...e interchangeably We would suggest listening to a number of brands and above all else trust your ears Dealers are always the best source for information when purchasing additional audio equipment Is there likely to be any interaction between my speakers and the television in my A V system No The MLT 1 and MLT 1 center speakers are shielded and can be used with a CRT television Will exposure to sun...

Page 14: ...to Auto On Check your wires and connections Check all interconnecting cables Make sure the level control is not turned down Turn off and unplug the MLT 1 subwoofer and check the fuse near the AC power cord receptacle on the back If the fuse has blown replace the bad fuse with a matching fuse If the problem persists contact your dealer Muddy Bass Check placement Try moving the subwoofer closer to t...

Page 15: ...tributed by or through it in that country in accordance with its applicable warranty 2 Should a MartinLogan product require servicing in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased the end user may seek to have repairs performed by the nearest MartinLogan distributor subject to that distributor s local servicing policies but all cost of repairs parts labor transportation must...

Page 16: ... DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS 5 1 2 13 97 cm 7 17 78 cm 4 1 4 10 16 cm 5 1 2 13 97 cm 12 30 48 cm 4 1 4 10 16 cm 11 27 94 cm 11 27 94 cm 14 35 56 cm 14 35 56 cm MLT 1 Subwoofer MLT 1 Speaker MLT 1 Center Channel ...

Page 17: ...ft dome Woofer Type 2 x 3 5 8 9cm high rigidity poly cone with extended throw drive assembly Enclosure Type Non resonance asymmetrical chamber format sealed Power Handling 50 watts Weight 5 lbs 2 2 kg Size 4 5 h x 12 w x 5 63 d 10 8 h x 30 5 w x 14 3 d cm MLT 1 SUBWOOFER System Frequency Response 40 200 Hz 3 dB Anechoic in the LFE mode Low Pass Filter Frequencies 50Hz 200Hz Phase 0 180 Woofer Type...

Page 18: ...ot extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This ...

Page 19: ...e purchaser s sole remedy under this Limited Warranty shall be to return the product If you find yourself in this situation first contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product If you purchased your product outside the USA you must work with your distributor to resolve your issue If you purchased your product in the USA and your MartinLogan dealer cannot help you you may contact MartinLoga...

Page 20: ...oudspeaker 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 1 5 1 is shipped to authorized MartinLogan dealers with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale A list of authorized dealers can be accessed at www martinlogan com or by emailing info martinlog...

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