ElectroMotion FX2 - Speaker Martin Logan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ElectroMotion FX2 Martin Logan

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MARTIN LOGAN

The Great American Speaker Company

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.

The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of potentially "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be sufficient 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.

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 special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Martin Logan has arranged with our distributors 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 [e-mail] 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.

Connection 4

Installation....5

Break In 5

Installing On A Wall. 5

Frequently Asked Questions....7

Troubleshooting 7

Contacting Customer Service .....7

General Information 8

Warranty Information 8

Serial Number....8

Service 8

Specifications 9

Dimensional Drawings....10

Serial Number:

Record your serial number here for easy reference. You will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. The serial number is located near the binding posts and on the product carton.

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CONNECTION

WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal connections!

These speakers are designed with easy-to-use push-style binding posts that accept bare wire or pins (fig. 2). Additionally, by removing the rubber inserts, they will accept banana plugs (fig. 3)

Assign the same color to the (+) and (−) terminals on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make certain that all connections are tight.

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INSTALLATION

WARNING! Installation other than that described in the body of this document requires specific documentation from MartinLogan.

BREAK IN

Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB (moderate levels) before any critical listening.

Note: This speaker is not magnetically shielded and therefore should not be placed directly beside or atop a CRT television.

INSTALLING ON A WALL

Note: These instructions assume the mounting surface is standard wood frame and sheet rock construction. If you wish to mount to another type of surface, consult a bonded contractor.

Required hardware (included):

• (1) Installation template
• (1) Wall bracket
(1) Shoulder bolt
• (2) Rubber bumpers

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Required hardware (not supplied):

• (2) 1.5-inch Phillips sheet metal screws
• (2) Sheet rock anchors

Required tools (not supplied):

• Ruler
• Level
  • Electric drill and 1/4" and 1/8" drill bits
  • Phillips screwdriver

1 Screw the shoulder bolt into the back and install the rubber bumpers in the location shown (fig. 4).
2 Locate mounting location using a level and the installation template (fig. 5A-5B).
3 Mark the pilot hole locations.
4 Drill the pilot holes using a 1/8-inch drill bit. If a pilot hole DOES NOT hit a stud, widen that pilot hole using a 1/4-inch drill bit and install a wall anchor at that location (fig. 6A & 6B).
5 Using the 1.5-inch Phillips screws, mount the wall brackets as shown (fig. 6A & 6B).
6 Hang the speaker, guiding the wall mount bolt into the wall bracket's keyhole.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I clean my speakers?

Use a dust free cloth (such as a micro fiber cloth) or a soft brush to remove dust from your speakers. Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent on or in close proximity to the drivers.

Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics and cables ideal for MartinLogan speakers?

We have no favorites and use electronics and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest listening to a number of brands—and above all else—trust your ears. Dealers are always the best source for information when purchasing additional audio equipment.

Is there likely to be any interaction between my speakers and the television in my A/V system?

Yes. These speakers are not shielded and should be kept at least 2 feet away from a CRT television.

Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or performance of my speakers?

We recommend against placing any loudspeaker in direct sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause deterioration of cabinet, speaker cones, etc. Small exposures to UV will not cause a problem. Filtering of UV rays through glass will greatly reduce the negative effects.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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• Check that all system components are turned on and source material is playing.
• Check speaker wires and connections.
• Check all interconnecting cables.
• If you are unable to resolve your problem, please contact your dealer or MartinLogan customer service (see below).

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE

MartinLogan customer service is available Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am–5pm (central time) by calling [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your speakers are provided with an automatic Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have the option, at no additional charge, to receive a Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage. To obtain the Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage you need to complete and return the Certificate of Registration to MartinLogan within 30 days of purchase. For your convenience MartinLogan also offers online warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com.

MartinLogan may not honor warranty service claims unless we have a completed Warranty Registration card on file! If you did not receive a Certificate of Registration with your new speakers you cannot be assured of having received new units. If this is the case, please contact your authorized MartinLogan dealer.

SERIAL NUMBER

Serial number is located on back of the speaker, directly beneath the binding posts. The serial number may also be found on the product carton.

SERVICE

Should you use your MartinLogan product in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, we ask that you note the following:

1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is responsible for warranty servicing only on units distributed by or through it in that country in accordance with its applicable warranty.
2 Should a MartinLogan product require servicing in a country other than the one in which it was originally purchased, the end user may seek to have repairs performed by the nearest MartinLogan distributor, subject to that distributor's local servicing policies, but all cost of repairs (parts, labor, transportation) must be borne by the owner of the MartinLogan product.
3 If, after owning your speaker for six months, you relocate to a country other than the one in which you purchased your speaker, your warranty may be transferable. Contact MartinLogan for details.

SPECIFICATIONS\*

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MARTINLOGAN ELECTRO MOTION FX2

55-25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

160^ (horizontal) × 30^ (vertical)

93 dB @ 2.83 volts/ meter

5 Ohms. Compatible with 4, 6 or 8 Ohm rated amplifiers.

2,300 Hz

Two 1.25" x 2.4" (3.16cm x 6.1cm) Folded Motion Transducers with 4.5" x 2.75" (11.4 x 6.98cm) diaphragm.

6.5" (16.51cm) paper cone with cast-aluminum basket. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format.

Two bass-reflex ports

Custom air core coil inductors. Polyester film capacitors in series and low DF electrolytic capacitors in parallel. Tweeter thermal/current protection.

20–200 watts

Push style with banana jacks

16 lbs. (7.3 kg)

14.9" × 14" × 6.8" (37.9cm × 35.5cm × 17.2cm)

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS MARTINLOGAN ELECTROMOTION FX2

The Great American Speaker Company

Lawrence, Kansas, USA tel [phone] fax [phone] www.martinlogan.com

P/N: 9500067 rev. 2

Rev. #040813©2013 Mart

ElectroMotion™ MARTIN LOGAN FX2

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RACCORDEMENT

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INSTALLATION

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Fig. 6A

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Fig. 6B

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