Controls and Connections
AC Power Connection
The power cords should be firmly inserted into the AC power receptacle on the rear connection panel of the CLX, then to any convenient AC wall outlet. Your CLX speakers use an internal power supply to energize their electrostatic panels and must be connected to an AC power source with the proper IEC standard power cords. CLX’s signal sensing power supply will switch off after 5 minutes of no signal, and requires less than four seconds to recharge the panels when a music signal is present.
Your CLX speakers are wired for the power service supplied in the country of original consumer sale. The AC power rating for each unit is specified both on the packing carton and on the speaker’s serial number plate. If removed from the country of original sale, be certain that the AC power supplied in any subsequent location is suitable before connecting and operating the speakers. Substantially impaired performance or severe damage may occur to an CLX speaker if operation is attempted from an incorrect AC power source.
WARNING! 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.
Signal Connection
Connections are made on the rear electronics panel of the CLX. Use spade connectors for optimum contact and ease of installation. Hand tighten the binding posts, taking care to assign the same color cable lead to the (+) terminal on
Figure .1.. CLX Controls and Connections
both the left and right channel speakers. If bass is weak and you cannot discern a tight, coherent image, you may need to reverse the (+) and
Use the best speaker cables you can. The length and type of speaker cable used in your system will have an audible effect. Under no circumstance should a wire higher (thin- ner) than #16 gauge be used. The longer the wire, the greater the necessity of a lower gauge, and the lower the gauge, the better the sound, with diminishing returns set- ting in around #8 to #12.
WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal connections!
Break-In
Proper break in will improve bass extension. The high quality components used in our electrostatic panels may cause your CLX speakers to sound a bit bass shy when they are first used. CLX requires approximately 100 hours of
ML Logo and CLX Light Switches
The light control switches allow the illuminated MartinLogan logo and CLX logo to be turned off or on.
Controls and Connections