MartinLogan 210, 212 ChannelMode Line Level RCA or Balanced XLR, English, Signal Connection

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2-Channel Mode

(Line Level RCA or Balanced XLR)

WARNING! Set the Mode switch to Off and unplug your subwoofer before making or break- ing any signal connections!

This setup is recommended if your subwoofer will be used in a 2-channel only system. When a signal is connected to the subwoofers Left In/Right In, the Low Pass Filter control is active.

Signal Connection:

1Connect the left out/right out from your preamp/receiver to the Left In/Right In of the subwoofer. Use either RCA interconnects, XLR interconnects, or speaker level connections, but choose only one connection method—do not use multiple methods of connection at the same time. Speaker level connections are discussed in detail later in this manual.

Recommended Control Settings:

IMPORTANT! If you intend to use PBK (Perfect Bass Kit) room correction we recommend running PBK and optimizing place- ment of your subwoofer prior to adjusting the subwoofer’s controls. When engaged, PBK will affect the acoustic output of your subwoofer and influence the settings described below.

1Calculate the number equal to 70% of your main loudspeak- er’s lowest frequency rating. Set the Low-Pass Filter knob to a setting equal to the resulting number. If the resulting number is lower than 30Hz, set this knob to 30Hz.

If you are using an optional Custom Low-Pass filter there is no need to adjust this knob. When the Custom Low-Pass button is activated it will override the Low-Pass Filter knob setting.

2Play familiar music with bass content. Increase the Level con- trol until the music has deep extended bass. Be careful to avoid levels that become overwhelming.

3Try the phase control in different settings until the best blend- ing is obtained. Play familiar music with deep, repetitive bass. Adjust the phase control so the bass notes seem their loudest and without blur when heard from your typical listening posi- tion. If you are augmenting MartinLogan loudspeakers, we suggest you start with Phase set at 90° when experimenting. If you are using a Custom Low-Pass filter, we suggest you start with the Phase set at 0°. Custom Low-Pass filters provided for these subwoofers are already phase optimized.

4If you have completed steps 1–3 and still have weak or booming bass consider adjusting the 25Hz Level knob to compensate for these anomalies. Experiment with the controls and listen to the result. Try to find a position that sounds cor- rect to you. Experiment by changing the Level control while adjusting this knob. Find a position that gives you deep extended bass and good blending with your main speak- ers. If you still have weak or booming bass you may want to consider moving your subwoofer and go through these setup steps again (especially if it is located in or near a room cor- ner). Remember, room position has a major impact on overall bass performance.

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