Installation in Brief

We know you are eager to hear your Summit X 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 Summit X 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 appro- priate 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 if 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 element.

•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.

•Use only with a grounded electrical outlet.

•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 dripping 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.

•The power cord should remain readily oper- able should any abnormal conditions occur.

Step 1: Unpacking

Remove your new Summit X speakers from their packaging.

Step 2: Placement

Place each Summit X 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 10–14) of this manual for more details.

Step 3: Power Connection (AC) (see warning)

Your Summit X speakers require AC power to energize their electrostatic cells and to power the PoweredForce™ woofers. 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 AC Power Connection (pages 8) of this manual 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 Summit X. Take great care to assign the same color to the (+) terminal on both the left and right channels. If bass is weak 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 Controls and Connections section (Page 7–9) of this manual for more details.

Step 5: Control Settings

Set the 25 and 50 Hz Bass Level Control knobs to 0dB. Please see 25 and 50Hz Level Control (page 7) for more details.

Step 6: Listen and Enjoy

Now, you may turn on your system and enjoy!