MartinLogan STAGECenter Channel Speaker Bedienungsanleitung

STAGE

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. Stage’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 Stage 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 Stage 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 [email protected].

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

Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

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

AC Power Connection

Signal Connection

Using One Power Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Break-In

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Adjustable Mount

Installation Options

Rubber Bumper Feet

Mounting the Stage on a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Home Theater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Electrostatic Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MartinLogan Exclusives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

XStat™ Transducer

CLS™ (Curvilinear Line Source)

Generation 2 Diaphragm

MicroPerf Stator

Vacuum Bonding

AirFrame™ Technology

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.

Electrostatic History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications

Warranty and Registration

Serial Number

Service

Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

On Stand

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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 9–11) 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 (pages 7–8) 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 7–8) 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 Stage represents an advanced combination of sonic

technologies establishing an unprecedented direction for

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

Stage™ hybrid electrostatic loudspeaker features XStat™

technology establishing new standards for efficiency,

dynamics and precision in a loudspeaker.

Housed within an innovative AirFrame™, the Stage’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 250 watts of continuous power with

no deleterious effects.

Featuring an advanced crossover topology derived from

the Summit loudspeaker, MartinLogan engineered the

Stage™ 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 Stage 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 Stage 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 Stage 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 Stage inte-

grates a signal sensing circuit which will switch the Stage

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 Stage 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 Stage 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 Stage 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 Stage (see figure 1). Use

spade connectors for optimum contact. Make certain that

all of your connections are tight.

Be consistent when connecting speaker leads to the ter-

minals on the back of the Stage. 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!

Figure 1. Power and signal connection.

Using Only One Power Supply

You may have noticed a connection on the back of

your Stage labeled ‘Power Out’. The use of this connec-

tion will allow you to daisy-chain up to five low-voltage

MartinLogan products and eliminate the need for multiple

low-voltage power supplies.

A variety of low voltage interconnect cables may be pur-

chased at your local MartinLogan dealer. Please ask them

about options to fit your specific needs.

To use this connection option choose a primary speaker

(whichever speaker is most convenient) and connect it as

instructed in the ‘Low-Voltage Power Connection’ section

on the previous page. To attach additional speakers, run a

low-voltage interconnect cable from the ‘Power Out’ to the

next speaker’s ‘Power In’ (see figure 2). Cable not included.

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

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

life components used in our woofer. Our custom made,

butyl surround 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 cross-

over components (and, to a lesser degree, the electrostatic

transducer) are equal.

8 Connections

Figure 2. Connecting power to multiple speakers using one power supply.

Break-In

Installation 9

INSTALLATION

For optimum performance the Stage must be tilted on its

stand towards the main listening position and directed

towards the audience’s ears (see figure 3). After you have

placed your Stage in its final location, loosen the 2 knobs

located on the stand arm, pivot the Stage towards the

main listening position, and then re-tighten the knobs.

The stand shipped with the Stage loudspeaker is

designed for use only with the Stage. Use with

other appliances may result in instability causing

possible injury.

Installation Options

On the Television

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

form, the shielded Stage can be placed directly on top

of the television (see figure 3). For this option we recom-

mend installation of the rubber bumper feet.

On the Wall

The adjustable mount (stand) allows you to mount the

Stage on the wall (see figures 3 and “Mounting the Stage

On A Wall,” pages 10–12). If hanging the Stage on the

wall is the best placement for your system, the adjustable

mount (stand) will allow you to tilt the Stage towards the

listening position.

On the Floor

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

blend with the front speakers. (see figure 3). If placing the

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

the adjustable mount (stand) will allow you to tilt the Stage

towards the listening position. For this option we recom-

mend installation of the rubber bumper feet.

WARNING! Installation other than that

described in the body of this document requires

specific documentation from MartinLogan.

If you are using the Stage on top of your television, or set-

ting it on any type of surface, we recommend installing the

4 rubber bumper feet included with the Stage. The Stage

ships with these 4 rubber bumper feet installed. The fol-

lowing instructions describe how to install the feet if they

have been previously removed for another installation.

Rubber Bumper Feet Installation Instructions:

1. Prepare a surface to work on by laying down a towel or

large soft cloth on top of a large flat surface.

2. Securely tighten the 2 knobs on the Stage stand, mak-

ing sure the Stage cabinet is level with the stand.

3. Turn the Stage upside down so that the bottom of the

stand is pointing up.

4. Insert the 4 rubber bumper feet in the 4 holes on the

bottom of the stand.

Using the Adjustable Mount Rubber Bumper Feet

Figure 3. Stage installation on the floor, on a television and on a wall.

10 Installation

Mounting the Stage On A Wall

NOTE: These instructions describe how to remove the stand

from the Stage and mount it to the wall. MartinLogan rec-

ommends using 4 wall anchors and machine screws to

secure the Stage bracket to the wall. When drilling pilot

holes for the wall bracket, if any screw location hits a stud,

it is recommended to directly screw a lag bolt into the stud.

Required hardware (included):

(4) TOGGLER®SNAPTOGGLE®Toggle Bolts (Wall Anchors)

(4) 10-24 x 1.25” machine screws

(1) 1/8” Allen Tool

(2) 1/4” x 2.5” Lag Bolts (7/16” head)

(2) Flat Washers for Lag Bolts

Required tools (not supplied):

2 ft. level or a 2 ft. board and a small level

Electric drill

1/8“ drill bit

1/2“ drill bit

7/16” socket drive

Phillips screwdriver

Pencil

NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting surface

is of wood frame and standard sheetrock construction. If

you wish to mount the Stage to another type of material

or construction, you should consult a bonded contractor.

WARNING! This operation requires 2 people. Do

not attempt to install your Stage by yourself

WARNING! For safety reasons, the Stage is

shipped with four small rubber feet installed on

the bottom of the metal stand. If the stand is being

mounted on a wall, these small rubber feet must

be removed.

1 Prepare a flat surface with padding and sheets to pro-

tect the speaker as you work on it. Disconnect any

wires and carefully place the Stage on the work sur-

face. Loosen the two large knobs securing the stand.

Rotate the stand back and up allowing the speaker

itself to sit directly on the surface.

2 Make sure that the 4 small rubber feet on the bottom

of the Stage’s metal bracket/stand are removed. If they

are not, do so at this time by gently pulling and rock-

ing them out of the holes.

3 Remove the stand/wall-bracket by completely

unscrewing the two large knobs (figure 4).

IMPORTANT! Make sure that the four press fit

washers remain in place, two attached to the

bracket and two attached to the speaker cabinet.

Figure 4. Remove the stand from the speaker.

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