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Contents & Introduction

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Contents & Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Contents

Introduction

Installation in Brief  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Low Voltage Power Connection

Signal Connection

Using Only One Power Supply  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Break-In

Mounting the Script i On A Wall  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Changing the Direction of Rotation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Room Acoustics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Your Room

Terminology 

Rules of Thumb 

Dipolar Speakers and Your Room 

Dispersion Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Controlled Horizontal Dispersion

Controlled Vertical Dispersion

Three Major Types of Dispersion

Home Theater  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Electrostatic Advantages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Full Range Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

MartinLogan Exclusives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Curvilinear Line Source

MicroPerf Stator

Plasma Deposited Diaphragm

Transducer Integrity

Low Voltage Power

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

General Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Specifications

Warranty and Registration

Service 

Serial Numbers

Glossary of Audio Terms  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world’s

premier loudspeaker systems.

The MartinLogan Script i represents the culmination of an

intensive, dedicated group research program directed

toward establishing a world class reference monitor

utilizing leading-edge technology, without compromising

durability, reliability, craftsmanship or aesthetic design.

The result of cumulative technology gleaned from previous

research and development projects, the Script i represents

the latest developments in electrostatic and hybrid loud-

speaker technology.

Combining our proprietary curvilinear electrostatic transduc-

er with a compact, but powerful woofer, we have designed

a product, in one package, that reproduces music with

uncomprimised electrostatic clarity.

The materials in your new Script i speakers are of the high-

est quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment

and deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from

the highest quality composite material for acoustical integrity

and is finished with our attractive custom matte finish.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic panel

has proven itself to be one of the most durable and reliable

transducers available today. Fabricated from a custom tool

punched high-grade steel, the patented panel is then coated

with a special polymer that is applied via a proprietary plasma

bonding process. This panel assembly houses a membrane

just 0.0005 of an inch thick. Ruggedly constructed and

insulated, as much as 150 watts of continuous power has

driven the Script i’s energized diaphragm into massive

excursions with no deleterious effects.

The other sections of your User’s Manual will explain in

detail the operation of your Script i’s and the philosophy

applied to their design. A clear understanding of your

speakers will insure that you obtain maximum perfor-

mance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It

has been designed and constructed to give you years of

trouble-free listening enjoyment.

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Страница 1: ...S C R I P T TM i 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...

Страница 2: ...opment projects the Script i represents the latest developments in electrostatic and hybrid loud speaker technology Combining our proprietary curvilinear electrostatic transduc er with a compact but p...

Страница 3: ...3 Power Connection see warning The Script i requires power to energize its electrostatic panel Plug the provided power supply first into the Power In power receptacle on the rear panel of the speaker...

Страница 4: ...mstance should a wire of gauge higher thinner than 16 be used In general the longer the length used the greater the necessity of a lower gauge and the lower the gauge the better the sound with diminis...

Страница 5: ...the Low Voltage Power Connection section on the previous page To attach additional speakers run a low voltage interconnect cable from the Power Out to the next speakers Power In see figure 2 When you...

Страница 6: ...all mounting brackets installed You will notice that the brackets are installed on opposite sides of each speaker This allows 1 speaker to pivot clockwise and the other to pivot counterclockwise Befor...

Страница 7: ...it flush against the wall with the wall bracket s center hole over the center point you just marked The cylindrical hinges on the wall bracket should point away from the wall and the hinge pins shoul...

Страница 8: ...anchor or pilot hole using a 1 Phillips head screw driven through the wall brackets center point Do not fully tighten the screw the bracket must be vertically leveled before installing the remaining...

Страница 9: ...place see figure 8 10 Using a 6mm Allen tool attach a cap nut and washer on top of each pin but do not fully tighten the cap nuts see figure 8 11 Make signal connections from the amplifier and the AC...

Страница 10: ...e 2 cap nuts located on top of the cylindrical hinges and place them aside Carefully remove the wall bracket from the cabinet by sliding it towards the bottom of the speaker see figure 3 2 Using a 2 5...

Страница 11: ...your music Resonant Cavities Small alcoves or closet type areas in your room can be chambers that create their own standing waves and can drum their own one note sounds Clap your hands Can you hear a...

Страница 12: ...nsducer producing it the dispersion of that wave becomes more and more narrow or directional This fact occurs as long as the transducer is a flat surface Large flat panel speakers exhibit venetian bli...

Страница 13: ...quently confused and blurred Figure 17 18 Even though they suffer from venetian blind effect angled multiple panel speakers can deliver good imaging but only to specific spots in the listening area Fi...

Страница 14: ...emands placed on each speaker Front Left and Front Right If these speakers will also be the same two used for your stereo playback then they should be of very high quality and able to play loud over 1...

Страница 15: ...ack and forth producing music This technique is known as push pull operation and is a major contributor to the sonic purity of the electrostatic concept due to its exceptional linearity and low distor...

Страница 16: ...then combined electrically so that the sum of the parts equals the total signal While nice in theory we must deal with real world conditions In order to use multiple drivers a crossover network is enl...

Страница 17: ...reases opti cal clarity In addition the tighter grid of holes permits the MicroPerf stator to drive the diaphragm accurately The diaphragm in the Script i employs an extremely sophisti cated conductiv...

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Страница 19: ...rformance it presented a difficult load that some amplifiers did not like its dispersion was very directional and its power handling was limited to around 70 watts As a result many people continued to...

Страница 20: ...gain we have no favorites we use electronics and cables quite interchangeably We would suggest lis tening to a number of brands and above all else trust your ears Dealers are always the best source fo...

Страница 21: ...a matter of fact the voltage in our speakers is 10 times less than the static electricity that builds up on the surface of your television screen How do MartinLogan speakers hold up over a long term...

Страница 22: ...particles collecting on the speaker by high humidity Dirt and dust may need to be vacuumed off Please see the FAQ regarding vacuuming Exaggerated Highs Brightness Check the toe in of the speakers Read...

Страница 23: ...rtinLogan also offers online warranty registration at www martinlogan com MartinLogan may not honor warranty service claims unless we have a completed warranty registration card on file If you did not...

Страница 24: ...ds 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 caused by some type of mechanical interference s...

Страница 25: ...f 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 oh...

Страница 26: ...26 Notes NOTES...

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