MartinLogan Source Speakers - Manual (Page 4)

We know you are eager to hear your Source speakers,
so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up.
Once you have them operational, please take the time to
read, in depth, the rest of the information in this manual.
It will give you perspective on how to attain the greatest
possible performance from this most exacting transducer.
If you should experience any difficulties in the setup or
operation of your Source speakers, please refer to the Room
Acoustics, Placement or Operation sections of this manual.
Should you encounter a persistent problem that cannot be
resolved, please contact your authorized MartinLogan dealer.
They will provide you with the appropriate technical analysis
to alleviate the situation.
WARNING!
• Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not
remove cover.
• Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this module to moisture.
• Turn amplifier off and unplug speaker
should any abnormal conditions occur.
• Turn amplifier off before making or
breaking any signal connections!
• Do not operate if there is any visual
damage to the electrostatic panel ele-
ment.
• Do not drive speaker beyond its rated
power.
• The power cord should not be
installed, removed, or left detached
from the speaker while the other end is
connected to an AC power source.
• No candles or other sources of open
flame should be placed on the speaker.
• No liquids either in glasses or vases
should be placed on speaker.
• Speaker should not be exposed to drip-
ping or splashing liquids.
• The terminals marked with the lightning
bolt symbol should be connected by an
instructed person or by way of ready
made terminals.
Step 1: Unpacking
Remove your new Source speakers from their packaging.
Step 2: Placement
Place each Source at least two feet from the back wall
and angle them slightly toward your listening area. This is
a good place to start. Please see the Placement section
(pages 8–11) of this manual for more details.
Step 3: Power Connection (AC) (see warning)
Your Source speakers require AC power to energize their
electrostatic cells. Using the AC power cords provided, plug
them in first to the AC power receptacle on the rear panel of
the speaker, making sure that you have made a firm con-
nection, and then to a wall outlet. Please see Low-Voltage
(DC) Power Connection (pages 6) for more details.
Step 4: Signal Connection
Use the best speaker cables you can. Higher quality cables,
available from your specialty dealer, are recommended
and will give you superior performance. Spade connectors
are suggested for optimum contact and ease of installation.
Attach your speaker cables to the signal input section on the
rear panel. Be consistent when connecting speaker leads to
the terminals on the back of the Source. Take great care to
assign the same color to the (+) terminal on both the left and
right channels. If bass is nonexistent and you cannot discern
a tight, coherent image, you may need to reverse the (+) and
(–) leads on one side to bring the system into proper polarity.
For detailed setup instructions, please turn to the
Connections section (Page 6–7) of this manual for more
details.
Step 5: Listen and Enjoy
Now, you may turn on your system and enjoy!
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