Tribute 5XW - Speaker Martin Logan - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Tribute 5XW Martin Logan

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MARTIN LOGAN®

WARNING!

• Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture.
- Turn the amplifier off should any abnormal conditions occur.
- Do not drive speaker beyond its rated power.

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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 High- and Mid-Frequency Performance . . . 4

Choosing a Mounting Location ..... 5

Balancing Bass Output....5

Painting the Speaker Grille ....5

Installation 6

Dimensional Drawings....8

Frequently Asked Questions....10

Troubleshooting....10

Contacting Customer Service .... 11

General Information 11

Serial Number....11

Service 11

Warranty Information ..... 11

Specifications 14

Serial Number:

Record your serial number here for easy reference. You 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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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

Your new MartinLogan loudspeaker includes the following items. Should you require assistance, please call our service department at [phone].

Install Template • Grille Cover • Grille Scrim • Baffle Trim • Torx T20 Driver

Icon 3XW Tribute 5XW Monument 7XW

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.

For convenience during installation, Tribute 5XW and Monument 7XW feature binding posts on both the top and bottom of the enclosure. Only one set of connections is necessary.

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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

• Use an amp that approximately matches the speaker's specified power handling.
• To avoid damage, turn down the volume of 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 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-wall 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 speaker between wall studs. Be careful to avoid electrical wires behind the wall and surfaces.

Balancing Bass Output

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

When choosing placement, follow these simple tips:

• Place a minimum of 12 inches (30 cm) from any wall corner.
• Place front and center channels equidistant between 10–14 feet (3–4.3 m) from the listening position.

PAINTING THE SPEAKER GRILLE

IMPORTANT! Before painting, remove the grille from speakers and remove the cloth scrim attached inside the grille. The speaker includes an extra scrim.

1. Remove the grille from the speaker. A protective cloth scrim is attached to the back of the grille with a low-tack adhesive. Remove this scrim by gently pulling it away from the grille and discard it.

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.

3. Gently press the new scrim 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 cut-out, cutting at a 45° angle (this makes 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 cut-out with a pencil.

• Remove the template and cut out the opening with a drywall knife/saw.
• Place fiberglass insulation above and below the cut-out hole. Place a half thick piece of fiberglass insulation behind the speaker.

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. For convenience during installation, Tribute 5XW and Monument 7XW feature binding posts on both the top and bottom of the enclosure. Only one set of connections is necessary.

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

6 Place the speaker in the hole. Monument

7XW: Orient the speaker's unmarked mid-range driver (the driver without 'MartinLogan' printed on it) so that it is the closest to the listener's ear level at the primary listening position.

7 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 Always use the Folded Motion XT tweeter in a vertical orientation. If the speaker's installation is horizontal, the tweeter needs to rotate 90 degrees. To do this, remove aluminum baffle (if installed) and using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws holding the tweeter assembly in place. Rotate the tweeter to the correct orientation then screw the assembly back into place (fig 2).

9 Gently press the trim baffle into place.

10 Place the magnetic grill cover over the speaker.

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

Fig. 3: Icon 3XW

Cutout Dimensions (including tolerance)
8.64×14.66 in.(219×372mm)

Fig. 4: Tribute 5XW

Cutout Dimensions (including tolerance)
9.29×29.82 in. (236×757mm)

Fig. 5: Monument 7XW

10.6 in. (269.2mm) 46.86 in. (1190.2mm) 4.11 in. (104.3mm) 0.31 in. (7.8mm) 9.04 in. (229.6mm) 45.32 in. (1151mm) Binding Posts Binding Posts

Cutout Dimensions (including tolerance)
9.29 × 45.57 in. (236 × 1157mm)

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 drive listeners 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 are 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 exposure to UV does not create a problem. In general, the filtering of UV rays through glass significantly reduces 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 cor-

rectly. If the lack of output moves to a different speaker, the problem could be with other equipment in your system (i.e., amp, pre-amp, 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 subwoofers;
• Three (3) Years – Outdoor Living Series satellite speakers and subwoofers;
• Two (2) Years – Installer Series outdoor/all-weather 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 ([e-mail]);
  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.....

Tweeter Aiming ....

High-Frequency Driver ....

Mid-Frequency Driver ....

Low-Frequency Driver....

Controls ....

Passive Radiator....

Binding Post Inputs ....

Components.

Suitable Amplifier Range ....

Maximum Power Handling ....

Weight.

Overall Size (height x width x depth).....

Required Opening (including tolerance) .....

Projection From the Wall Surface. . . . . . . . .

Depth Required Behind the Wall Surface .....

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78–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80^ × 30^

94 dB @ 2.83 volts/meter

4 ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 ohm rated amps.

2400 Hz

Rotatable tweeter for horizontal or vertical installations

1.25 × 2.4" (3.2 × 6.1 cm) Folded Motion XT Obsidian transducer with 4.5 × 2.75" (11.4 × 7 cm) diaphragm.

Two 5.25" (13.33 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) eleven sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Push style

Custom air core coil inductors, polypropylene film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors. Thermal/current protection.

20–250 watts

125 watts

15.5 lb (7 kg)

15.98 × 9.94 × 4.11" (405.95 × 252.6 × 104.3 mm)

14.66 × 8.64" (372 × 219 mm)

0.31" (7.8 mm)

3.8" (96.5 mm)

Tribute 5XW

71-25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80^ × 30^

94 dB @ 2.83 volts/meter

4 ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 ohm rated amps.

2250 Hz

Rotatable tweeter for horizontal or vertical installations

1.25 × 2.4" (3.2 × 6.1 cm) Folded Motion XT Obsidian transducer with 4.5 × 2.75" (11.4 × 7 cm) diaphragm.

Two 5.25" (13.33 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) eleven sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Two 6.5" (16.51 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) eleven sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Push style (two sets for easy installation)

Custom air core coil inductors, polypropylene film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors. Thermal/current protection.

20–250 watts

125 watts

25.5 lb (11.6 kg)

31.13 × 10.6 × 4.09" (790.82 × 269.2 × 103.93 mm)

29.82 × 9.29" (757 × 236 mm)

0.31" (7.8 mm)

3.8" (96.5 mm)

Monument 7XW

52–25,000 Hz ± 3 dB

80^ × 30^

95 dB @ 2.83 volts/meter

4 ohms. Compatible with 4, 6, or 8 ohm rated amps.

200, 3200 Hz

Rotatable tweeter for horizontal or vertical installations

1.25 × 2.4" (3.2 × 6.1 cm) Folded Motion XT Obsidian transducer with 4.5 × 2.75" (11.4 × 7 cm) diaphragm.

6.5" (16.51 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) 11 sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Two 6.5" (16.51 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) eleven sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Three 6.5" (16.51 cm) black carbon fiber cone with (unidirectional) eleven sections, Nomex® backer cone, and cast aluminum basket, sealed back chamber format. Concave dust cap.

Push style (two sets for easy installation)

Custom air core coil inductors, polypropylene film capacitors in series, and low DF electrolytic capacitors. Thermal/current protection.

20–300 watts

150 watts

44.5 lb (20.2 kg)

46.86 × 10.6 × 4.11" (1190.2 × 269.2 × 104.3 mm)

45.57 × 9.29" (1157 × 236 mm)

0.31" (7.8 mm)

3.8" (96.5mm)

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MARTIN LOGAN®

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

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Monument 7XW

Tribute 5XW

Icon 3XW

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MARTIN LOGAN®

AVERTISSEMENT!

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