MartinLogan Speaker user manual Channel/Multi-Channel Mode

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2-Channel/Multi-Channel Mode

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):

1Connect 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.

2Connect the LFE output of the processor to the sub- woofer’s LFE In. Use quality RCA interconnects.

Recommended Control Settings (see figure 9):

1Set 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).

2Calculate 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.

3While playing familiar music with bass content, turn the level control up until the music has deep bass that is not overwhelming.

4Try 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°.

5Use 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.

6If 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.

Figure 8. Signal connection for 2-channel/multi-channel mode.

Figure 9. Control Settings for 2-channel/multi-channel mode.

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