Sistine 4XC - Speaker Martin Logan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Sistine 4XC Martin Logan

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 uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

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to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

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of creating a fire hazard if they do not follow the instructions.

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they run the risk of causing damage that could be potentially expensive to repair if they don't follow the instructions.

Content Check List 3

Connection 4

Protect Your Investment 4

Break-In 4

Speaker Placement 4

Achieving Superior Imaging 4

Balancing Hard vs. Soft Surfaces Improves . . 4

Choosing a Mounting Location 4

Balancing Bass Output. 5

Suggested Placement of InCeiling Loudspeakers 5

Painting the SpeakerGrille 6

Installation 6

Frequently Asked Questions. 8

Troubleshooting. 8

Contacting Customer Service 9

General Information 9

Warranty Information 9

Serial Number. 9

Service 9

Specifications 12

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.

13AUG2005

Per 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, requires 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 the packaging and other related shipping materials we encourage you to recycle these items through the usual channels.

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 [phone].

Install Template Grille Cover Paint Shield Torx T20 Driver

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 (fig. 1).

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

PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

• Use an amp that approximately matches the speaker's specified power handling.

• To avoid damage, turn down the volume if the speaker is distorting, sounds harsh, or the bass begins to break up.

• Tone controls and equalizers may increase the likelihood of distortion, especially at high volumes. Use these setting sparingly.

BREAK-IN

When you first begin to play your speakers, they will sound a bit bass shy, due to the high quality, long-life components used in the drivers. Allow

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

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Achieving Superior Imaging

These MartinLogan in-ceiling speakers offer superb imaging and flexible placement in nearly any location. However, for best performance and imaging place speakers equidistant from one another and avoid physical obstructions between the speaker and primary listening position.

Balancing Hard vs. Soft Surfaces Improves High- and Mid-Frequency Performance

Rooms that are "overdamped" with carpeting, drapes, and other sound absorbers can cause your system to be dull and lifeless. On the other hand, rooms can have so many hard surfaces that the system sounds like a gymnasium. Experiment by adding or removing soft surfaces until you find a mix that is right for you.

Choosing a Mounting Location

Install the Sistine 4XC between ceiling joists. Be

careful to avoid electrical wires behind the wall and ceiling surfaces.

Balancing Bass Output

Corner placement of these speakers will reinforce their bass output. If you require balanced output across the entire audio spectrum avoid mounting these speakers in a corner.

Figure 2. 2-channel installation.

Figure 4. Adding surround channels to create a 5- or 7-channel installation.

When choosing placement, follow these simple tips:

• Place a minimum of 12^ (30 cm) from any wall corner.
• Place front and center channels equidistant between 10-14 feet (3-4.3 m) from the listening position.
• Orient the tweeter towards the primary listening position.

Figure 3. Adding a center channel.

Figure 5. Distributed audio.

PAINTING THE SPEAKER GRILLE

IMPORTANT! Before painting, remove the grille from speakers and remove the cloth scrim attached inside the grille.

1. Remove the grille from the speaker. A protective cloth scrim is attached to the back of the grille with low-tack adhesive. Remove this scrim by gently pulling it away from the grille.
2. Paint the grille, being careful not to plug the holes. Allow the paint to dry completely before

proceeding. IMPORTANT! For best results use a spray rather than a brush or roller.

1. Gently press the scrim back into place before reinstalling the speaker grille.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting surface is of standard wood frame and conventional sheetrock construction. If you wish to mount the speakers to another type of material you should contact a bonded contractor.

NOTE: See your local dealer for new construction pre-install brackets (sold separately).

WARNING! Before installing check local building codes to verify compliance with local regulations. WARNING! Before installing check for obstructions behind drywall. To do this make a small cutout, cutting at a 45^ angle (this will make the hole easier to patch if you find obstacles. Only cut out the mounting hole after you have verified there are no obstructions behind the drywall. WARNING! Use speaker cable rated for in-wall use. The UL standard is CL2, CL3, and CM. The CSA standard is FT4. WARNING! Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal connections.

Recommended tools:

• Stud finder
  Sharp pencil or pen
• Pushpin
• Drywall knife/saw
  Wire strippers
  Electric drill
• Tape measure

• Low-tack tape

• Using a stud finder, position the template centered between wall studs or ceiling joists.

• Hold or pin the template in place and mark cutout with a pencil.
• Remove the template and cut out the opening with a drywall knife/saw.
• Place fiberglass insulation 12'' (30cm) or thicker between the joists directly above the speaker.

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

5 Connect speaker cable. Be consistent when connecting speaker leads to the terminals on

the speaker. Take great care to assign the same color to the (+) terminal on both the speaker and the amplifier.

6 Place the speaker in the hole.
7 Orient the tweeter so it is pointing towards the primary listening position. There is an arrow on the installation handle to help with this. Hold the speaker in place by the installation handle. Tighten all screws numbered "1" in the direction labeled on the installation handle to engage mounting locks. Use the supplied Torx T20 driver and an electric drill to lock all mounting locks in place. Use a low clutch setting on the drill.
8 Loosen the screws numbered "2" to remove the installation handle.
9. Adjust the switches (figure 8). Set the Position switch to reflect the speaker's location in the room. For a center channel, choose either setting. Set the Tweeter Level switch to the desired setting (+2dB, -2dB, or 0).
10 Remove the protective sticker that is covering the Folded Motion tweeter.
11 Place the magnetic grille over the speaker.

Fig. 7

Fig.8

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean my speakers? Use a clean cloth or a soft brush to remove the dust from your speakers. Do not spray any cleaning agents on or near the drivers.

What size amplifier should I use? We recommend an amplifier rated within the suitable amplifier range of your speaker.

Could you suggest a list of suitable electronics and cables that would be ideal for MartinLogan speakers? The area of electronics and cable choice is probably the most common type of question that we receive. It is also the most subjective. We have repeatedly found that brands that work well in one setup will drive someone else nuts in another. We use many brands with

great success. Again, we have no favorites; we use electronics and cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest listening to many brands—and above all else—trust your ears. Dealers are always the best source for information when purchasing additional audio equipment or cables and will be well versed in the subject of special safety requirements for in-wall cable.

Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or performance of my speakers? We recommend that you not place any loudspeaker in direct sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can cause deterioration of grille cloth and speaker cones. Small exposures to UV will not cause a problem. In general, the filtering of UV rays through glass will significantly reduce the adverse effects.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No Output

• Check that all your system components are turned on, are not muted, and that your balance control (if applicable) correct.
• Check to make sure your power outlet at the wall is working.
• Check your power cords, speaker wires, and interconnecting cables.
• Check to make sure no headphones are plugged in.
• Swap speaker wires at your amplifier with those of a speaker that is functioning correct

ly. If the lack of output moves to a different speaker the problem could be with other equipment in your system (i.e., amp, preamp, processor, and such).

• Try hooking up a different set of speakers. The lack of output could point to a problem with other equipment in your system (i.e., amp, pre-amp, processor, and such).

Lack of Bass or Poor Imaging

• Check your speaker wires. Is the polarity correct — (+) to (+) and (-) to (-).

CONTACTING CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERIAL NUMBER

You can locate the serial number on the back of the speaker and the product carton.

SERVICE

Should your MartinLogan product be used in a country other than where initially purchased, we ask that you note the following:

1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any given country is only responsible for warranty servicing on units distributed by or through it in that country, per its applicable warranty.
2 Should a MartinLogan product require service in a country other than the one in which initially purchased, the end-user may seek to have repairs performed by the nearest MartinLogan distributor, subject to that distributor's local servicing policies. The owner of the MartinLogan product must bear the cost of all repairs (parts, labor, transportation, and such).
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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing a MartinLogan product. All MartinLogan products meeting the conditions set forth here are eligible to receive the Limited

Warranty. Please retain your sales receipt for proof of warranty terms and proof of purchase from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor in the United States or Canada. Please register your purchase on the Online Warranty Registration system (https://www.martinlogan.com/register) on MartinLogan.com.

Limited Warranty and Duration

MartinLogan, Ltd. warrants the product designated herein to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship, subject to the conditions and for a period set forth below. This Warranty expires on the anniversary of the date of delivery. The Limited Warranty period on MartinLogan products is as follows:

• Five (5) Years - Floorstanding, bookshelf, and on-wall speakers;
• Five (5) Years - On-wall, in-wall, and in-ceiling speakers;
  Three (3) Years - Powered subwoofoers;
• Three (3) Years - Outdoor Living Series satellite speakers and subwoofoers;
• Two (2) Years - Installer Series outdoor/allweather speakers;
• Two (2) Years - Soundbars, separate power amplifiers and pre-amplifiers, and fully powered speakers;
  One (1) Year-Headphones.

How can you be sure to find a current authorized MartinLogan Dealer?

Only dealers found on the following pages are current authorized MartinLogan dealers. Goods purchased from any entity not found on these lists list are not entitled to MartinLogan Limited Warranty coverage:

• Authorized Online Dealers https://www.martinlogan.com/locator
• Authorized United States Dealers https://www.martinlogan.com/locator
• Authorized Canadian Dealers https://www.martinlogan.com/locator

What is required for the Limited Warranty of MartinLogan products?

Purchase of a new MartinLogan product from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor in the United States or Canada;
- A copy of the original receipt of sale from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor in the United States or Canada.

Limitations

Warranty begins on the date of delivery;
- A copy of the original sales receipt from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor in the United States or Canada is required for any warranty work;
- This Warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product, is restricted to the original purchaser, and requires the purchase of a new product;
- This warranty is not transferrable to a subsequent purchaser of the product;
- Warranty applies to product in normal home use only. If product is subjected to any conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void;
- Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial applications.

The Warranty is Void or Inapplicable if:

The product was not purchased from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor in the United States or Canada;
The serial number has been removed or defaced;
The product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the owner's manual;
- The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment;
- The product has been abused or misused, damaged by accident or neglect, or in being transported;
- The defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center.

Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance;
• Prior to returning a product to MartinLogan for repairs covered by the Limited Warranty, the dealer from whom the speaker was purchased should first be contacted to see if they can resolve the issue;
• If a product is returned to MartinLogan for warranty work:

o The product must be properly packaged and shipped to MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center by the customer at his or her sole expense;
o The product must be accompanied by an RMA number, obtained from the MartinLogan service department (service@ martinlogan.com);
o The product must be accompanied by a written description of the defect and proof of the date of purchase in the form of a copy of the original sales receipt from an authorized MartinLogan dealer or distributor.

Warranty Outside of the United States and Canada This warranty applies only to purchases made from authorized MartinLogan dealers and distributors in the United States and Canada. For warranty terms, conditions, and support elsewhere, please contact the authorized MartinLogan distributor in the country where your purchase was made. Warranty outside the US and Canada is established and provided by authorized MartinLogan distributors around the world.

Refurbished Products Warranty Information

MartinLogan refurbished products may be lightly pre-owned, demonstration, test products, or factory closeouts that have undergone rigorous inspection to ensure they meet MartinLogan's strict quality standards for both sonic performance and mechanical integrity. We back every refurbished product with a Refurbished product warranty.

Our refurbished products are packaged in factory packaging, complete with all documentation and where applicable, the accessories that normally ship with the product. On occasion, refurbished products may contain minor cosmetic blemishes, but will sonically perform to our industry leading full performance standards.

Each refurbished product:

• Has undergone rigorous inspections to ensure it meets our strict quality standards.
  Is put through full testing to guarantee optimal sonic performance and mechanical integrity.
• Is supplied with complete documentation.
• Is supplied with a one (1) year non-cosmetic warranty (Headphones offer a 30 day warranty).
• Where applicable, is supplied with cables, remote control and accessories.
• Where applicable, firmware is updated to the latest version.
  Is given a new refurbished serial number.

• Comes in factory product packaging with a "Refurbished" label.

• May have minor cosmetic blemishes.

Remedy

In the event the product fails during the warranty period and the above conditions are met, the purchaser's sole remedy under this Warranty shall be to return the product to MartinLogan or an authorized MartinLogan repair center where the defect will be rectified without charge for parts or labor.

Conditions

MartinLogan reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchaser of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or specifications of any product without notice or obligation to any person.

Exclusions

Any implied warranties relating to the above product shall be limited to the duration of the above Warranty. This Warranty does not extend to any incidental or consequential costs or damages to the purchaser. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This Warranty represents a limited warranty as per definition by the Federal Trade Commission (Magnuson-Moss Act).

SPECIFICATIONS*

System Frequency Response .
Tweeter Dispersion (horizontal x vertical). . . .
Sensitivity.
Impedance
Crossover Frequency.
High-Frequency Driver
Mid-Frequency Driver
Low-Frequency Driver.

Controls
Binding Post Inputs
Components.
Suitable Amplifier Range 1
Maximum Power Handling.
Weight.
Overall Size (diameter x depth).
Required Opening (including tolerance) . . . . .
Projection From the Wall Surface.
Depth Required Behind the Wall Surface . . . .

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
63-25,000 Hz ± 3 dB
30^ × 80^
92 dB @ 2.83 volts/meter
4 ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 ohm rated amps.
400,2250Hz
1.25 × 2.4'' (3.2 x 6.1 cm) Folded Motion XT Obsidian Transducer with 4.5 × 2.75'' (11.4 x 7 cm) diaphragm.
Two 3.5'' (8.9 cm) black unidirectional carbon fiber multi-section cone with Nomex® backer and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.
8^ (20.32 cm) black unidirectional carbon fiber multi-section cone with Nomex® backer and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.
Tweeter Level (dB): +2, -2, 0
Position: Front R/Rear L, Front L/Rear R, For center choose either
Push style
Custom air core coil inductors, polypropylene film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors. Thermal/current protection.
20-300 watts
150 watts
13.5 lb (6.1 kg)
12.8 × 7.5^ (325 × 190 mm)
11.46" (291 mm)
0.26" (7 mm)
7.2" (184 mm)

MARTINLOGAN

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

Sistine 4XC