MartinLogan MOTIF X Bedienungsanleitung

Motif

user’s manual

Serial Number: _________________________________

Record your serial number here for easy reference. You will need this infor-

mation when filling out your warranty registration. Motif’s serial number is

located on backplate and on the shipping container.

Thank you—to you, the MartinLogan owner,

for loving what we do,

and

for making it possible for us to do what we love.

4 Contents

Contents

WARNING! Do not use your Motif loudspeaker outside of the country of original sale—voltage requirements vary

by country. Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Motif is shipped

to authorized MartinLogan distributors with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale. A list

of authorized distributors can be accessed at www.martinlogan.com or by emailing info@martinlogan.com.

Contents......................................4

InstallationinBrief .............................5

Introduction...................................6

Connections...................................7

AC Power Connection

Signal Connection

Break-In

Installation....................................8

Installation Options

On-Wall/Off-Wall Acoustic Contour Switch

Using Motif Without the Stand

UsingMotifWiththeStand.......................9

Mounting the Motif on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HomeTheater.................................11

Electrostatic Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MartinLogan Exclusives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

XStat™ Transducer

MicroPerf Stator

Vacuum Bonding

CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source)

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 distrib-

utors in European Union member nations to collect and

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.

ElectrostaticHistory............................14

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting...............................18

GeneralInformation...........................19

Specifications

Warranty and Registration

Serial Number

Service

Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

On Stand

NoStand&WithBracket .......................21

GlossaryofAudioTerms........................22

recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distribu-

tor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product,

email [email protected] 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 related shipping materials we

encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.

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.

Installation in Brief 5

We know you are eager to hear your new MartinLogan

loudspeaker, so this section is provided to allow fast and

easy set up. Once your new speaker is operational, please

take the time to read, in depth, the rest of the informa-

tion in the enclosed 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 MartinLogan speaker, please refer to

the Connections section of the user’s manual.

Should you encounter a persistent problem that cannot

be resolved, please contact your authorized MartinLogan

dealer. They will provide you with the appropriate techni-

cal 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should

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.

• 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

• Topreventinjury,thisapparatusmustbe

securely attached to the floor/wall in accor-

dance with the installation instructions.

Step 1: Unpacking

Remove your new MartinLogan speakers from its packing.

Retain the packaging in a safe, dry place for future use.

Step 2: Placement

Place the speaker at the desired location. Please see the

Installation section (pages 9–10) for more details.

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

MartinLogan speakers require power to energize their

electrostatic panels. Using the power cords provided,

plug first to the power in receptacle on the rear panel

of the speaker, making sure that you have made a firm

connection, and then to the wall outlet. Please see the

Connections section (page 7) for more details.

Step 4: Signal Connection

Usethebestspeakercablesyoucan.Higherqualitycable,

available from your specialty dealer, is 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 speaker: take

great care to assign the same color to the (+) terminal on

the speaker and the amplifier. Please see the Connections

section (pages 7) for more details.

Step 5: Listen and Enjoy

InstallatIon In BrIef

6 Introduction

Congratulations! You have invested in one of the

world’s premier loudspeaker systems.

The Motif represents an advanced combination of sonic

technologies establishing an unprecedented direction for

audiophile design. The result of years of research, the new

Motif™ hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker features XStat™

technology establishing new standards for efficiency,

dynamics and precision in a loudspeaker.

HousedwithinaninnovativeAirFrame™,theMotif’s

new CLS XStat™ transducer builds upon the legacy of

MartinLogan’s electrostatic heritage with the incorpora-

tion of advanced vacuum bonding and MicroPerf stat

panels, providing even greater efficiency and precision.

Through rigorous testing, the curvilinear electrostatic

panel has proven itself to be one of the most durable and

reliable transducers available today. Fabricated from a

custom tool punched high-grade steel, the patented

panel is then coated with a special polymer that is applied

via a proprietary electrostatic bonding process. This panel

assemblyhousesamembranejust0.0005ofaninchthick.

Ruggedly constructed and insulated, the panel is rated to

easily handle up to 150 watts of continuous power with

no deleterious effects.

Featuring an advanced crossover topology derived from

the Summit loudspeaker, MartinLogan engineered the

Motif™ crossover using precision audiophile-grade poly-

propylene capacitors and high-purity air-core coils. This

advanced crossover topology flawlessly preserves sonic

subtleties while effortlessly handling the broadest range of

dynamics.

The materials in your new Motif speaker are of the highest

qualityandwillprovideyearsofenduringenjoyment

and

deepening respect. The cabinetry is constructed from

dense composite material for acoustical integrity and fea-

tures hand rubbed wood veneers.

The other sections of your User’s Manual explain in detail

the operation of your Motif speaker and the philosophy

applied to their design. A clear understanding of your

speaker will insure that you obtain maximum perfor-

mance and pleasure from this most exacting transducer.

It has been designed and constructed to give you years of

trouble-freelisteningenjoyment.

IntroduCtIon

Connections 7

ConneCtIons

AC Power Connection

Your Motif uses an external low-voltage power supply to

energize its electrostatic panel. For this reason the proper

low-voltage power supply is provided. The power supply

should be firmly inserted into the ‘Power In’ receptacle

on the rear connection panel of the speaker, then to any

convenient AC wall outlet (see figure 1). Your Motif inte-

grates a signal sensing circuit which will switch the Motif

off after a few minutes of no music signal, and requires

less than two seconds to recharge the panel when a music

signal is present.

Your Motif speaker is provided with a power supply for

the power service supplied in the country of original

consumer sale. The AC power rating applicable to a par-

ticular unit is specified both on the packing carton and on

the power supply.

If you remove your Motif speakers from the country of

original sale, be certain that the AC power supplied in any

subsequent location is suitable before connecting the low-

voltage power supply. Substantially impaired performance

or severe damage may occur to a Motif speaker if opera-

tion is attempted from an incorrect AC power source.

WARNING! The power supply should not

be installed, removed, or left detached from

the speaker while connected to an AC power

source.

Signal Connection

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 of gauge

higher (thinner) than #16 be used. In general, the lon-

ger the length used, the greater the necessity of a lower

gauge, and the lower the gauge, the better the sound,

with diminishing returns setting in around #8 to #12.

A variety of speaker cables are now available whose

manufacturers claim better performance than standard

heavy gauge wire. We have verified this in many cases,

and the improvements available are often more notice-

able than the differences between wires of different

gauge. The effects of cables may be masked if the equip-

ment is not of the highest quality.

Connections are made at the signal input section on the

rear electronics panel of the Motif (see figure 1). Use

spade connectors for optimum contact. Make certain that

all of your connections are tight. Be consistent when con-

necting speaker leads to the terminals on the back of the

Motif. Take great care to assign the same color to the (+)

terminal on both the speaker and the amplifier.

WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before mak-

ing or breaking any signal connections!

Break-In

When you first begin to play your Motif speaker, it will

sound a bit bass shy. This is due to the high-quality, long-

life components used in the woofers. These custom made

woofer requires at least 80 hours of break-in at 90 dB

(moderate listening levels) before any critical listening. The

break-in requirements of the crossover components (and,

to a lesser degree, the electrostatic transducer) are equal.

Figure 1. Power and signal connection.

8 Installation

InstallatIon

On the Television

If your television provides a wide, level and stable plat-

form, the Motif can be placed (with or without the stand)

directly on top of the television (see figure 2). If using the

Motif without its stand, the stands removable grip arms

should be used beneath the Motif to provide traction.

On the Floor

Placing the Motif on the floor might position it too low to

blend with the front speakers (see figure 2). If placing the

Motif on the floor is the best placement for your system,

theadjustablestandwillallowyoutotilttheMotiftowards

the listening position.

On the Wall

The included brackets allow you to mount the Motif

on the wall (see figures 3 and “Mounting the Motif On A

Wall,” page 10).

WARNING! Installation other than that

described in the body of this document requires

specific documentation from MartinLogan.

Motif features a unique ‘on-wall/off-wall’ switch that tai-

lors acoustic equalization to either installation option.

Simply set this switch to On-Wall if mounting to a surface.

Set the switch to Off-Wall if the Motif is more than four

inches from a wall. Setting this switch ensures that you will

achieve total system matching in even the most diverse

setups (such as systems mixing on-wall and off-wall instal-

lations).

Using Motif Without the Stand

If using the Motif without its stand, the stands removable

grip arms should be used as feet beneath the Motif to pro-

vide traction (see figure 4).

Installation Options On-Wall/Off-Wall Acoustic Contour Switch

Figure 3. Motif installation on a wall.

Figure 2. Motif installation on the floor or on a television.

Figure 4. IfMotifistobeusedwithouttheadjustablestand,removethe

grip arms from the stand and place them beneath the speaker.

Installation 9

Using the Motif With the Stand

ToinstalltheMotifwiththeadjustablestandsetthe

speaker atop the stand (figure 5).

To optimize performance the Motif may be tilted on its

stand to point towards the main listening position . After

you have placed your Motif in its final location, gently press

the lever found on the rear of the stand and pivot the Motif

towards the main listening position (see figure 6). The

lever is marked with a MartinLogan zig symbol.

The stand shipped with the Motif loudspeaker is

designed for use only with the Motif. Use with

other appliances may result in instability caus-

ingpossibleinjury.

Figure 6. Pivot the Motif by gently pressing the lever found on the rear of

the stand. This lever is marked with a MartinLogan zig symbol.

Figure 5. InstalltheadjustablestandbysettingMotifontopofthestand.

10 Installation

Mounting the Motif On A Wall

Required hardware (included):

(6) Wall Anchors

 (6)1”PhillipsHeadWoodScrews

(2) Push pins

(2) Wall Brackets

(2) Shoulder Bolts

(2) Threaded Rubber Bumpers

Required tools (not supplied):

Level

Pencil

Electric Drill

1/8” (0.125”) Drill Bit

1/4” (0.25”) Drill Bit

 PhillipsHeadScrewdriver

NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting surface

is of wood frame and standard sheet rock construction. If

you wish to mount the Motif to another type of material

or construction, you should consult a bonded contractor.

NOTE:Beforebeginning,studytheHorizontaland

VerticalHardwareConfigurationdrawings(figures7&8).

IMPORTANT! This template is used for both horizontal

and vertical installations. When drilling pilot holes and

tracing keyholes make sure you’re using the 2 pilot hole

and 2 keyhole locations intended for your installation.

1 Position the template. Install the center push pin.

2 Level the template. Install the second push pin.

3 Using a pencil trace two keyholes located on the template.

4 Using a 1/8-inch drill bit, drill two pilot holes located

on the template.

5 Remove the template.

6 If a pilot hole does not hit a stud use a 1/4-inch drill bit

to widen the hole and install a wall anchor.

7 Install both wall brackets using only the top screw. Do

not over tighten the top screw.

8 Align each wall brackets keyhole with a traced keyhole

and tighten the top screw.

9 On the back of the Motif, install two shoulder bolts in

the top holes and two rubber bumpers in the bottom

holes.Testfitthespeaker.Adjustthebracketpositions

until the speaker fits. IMPORTANT! At this point do

not allow the speaker to hang freely—there are not

enough screws installed to fully support its weight.

10 Drill two more pilot holes (per bracket) at the screw hole

locations on the left & right sides of both wall brackets.

11 If a pilot hole does not hit a stud remove the wall

bracket , use a 1/4-inch drill bit to widen the hole, and

install a wall anchor.

12 Install both wall brackets using all 3 screws per bracket.

Tighten the screws.

13 Hangthespeakeronthewallbrackets.

Figure 7.VerticalHardwareConfiguration

Figure 8.HorizontalHardwareConfiguration

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