Contents and Introduction
Contents
Contents and Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Contents
Introduction
Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Painting and Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Painting the Speaker Frame
Painting the Speaker Grill
Removing the Logo Badge
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting . .9 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications
Warranty and Registration
Serial Number
Service
Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Content Check List
You will find the following items enclosed for your new MartinLogan loudspeaker. Should you require assistance please call our service department at (785)
____ | Installation Template |
____ | Grill Cover |
____ | Paint Shield |
____ | User’s Manual |
____ | Warranty Registration Card |
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| The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol within |
| an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to |
| the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within |
| the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag- |
| nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. |
| The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is |
| intended to alert the user to the presence of important |
| operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in |
| the literature accompanying the appliance. |
| The fire within an equilateral triangle is intended to |
| alert the user to the potential of creating a fire hazard |
| if they do not follow the instructions. |
| The dollar sign within an equilateral triangle is intend- |
| ed to alert the user that they run the risk of causing |
| damage that could be potentially expensive to repair |
| if they don't follow the instructions. |
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Introduction
Congratulations! You have invested in a new world of high performance audio!
The MartinLogan Helos 20 represents the culmination of an intensive, dedicated group research program directed toward establishing a world class reference monitor uti- lizing
This User’s Manual will explain in detail the operation of your Helos 20 speaker and the philosophy applied to its design. A clear understanding of your speaker will insure that you obtain maximum performance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer. It has been designed and con- structed to give you years of
In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require spe- cial reuse and recycling processing.
For this reason MartinLogan has arranged with our dis- tributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product, email info@martinlogan.com or visit the distributor locator at www.martinlogan.com.
Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other relat- ed shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.
WARNING!
•Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture.
•Turn amplifier off should any abnormal conditions occur.
•Do not drive speaker beyond its rated power.