Installation in Brief 5
We know you are eager to hear your CLX speakers,
so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up.
Once they are operational, please take the time to read,
in depth, the rest of the information in this manual. It will
give you perspective on how to attain the greatest possible
performance from this most exacting transducer.
If you experience any difficulties in the setup or opera-
tion of your CLX speakers, please refer to the Room
Acoustics, Placement or Operation sections of this manual.
Should you encounter a persistent problem that cannot
be resolved, please contact your authorized MartinLogan
dealer. They will provide you with the appropriate technical
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 if 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.
• The power cord should remain readily acces-
sible and operable should any abnormal
conditions occur.
Step 1: Unpacking
Remove your new speakers from their packaging. Refer to
the unpacking diagrams printed on the CLX packaging
Step 2: Placement
Place each CLX so that the curvilinear electrostatic panel is
on the inside. Place each CLX so the electrostatic panels are
at least four feet from the back wall, two feet from the side
walls, and angled slightly toward your listening area. Please
see the Setup and Placement section (pages 8–10) of this
manual for more details.
Step 3: Power Connection (AC) (see warning)
Your CLX speakers require AC power to energize their
electrostatic cells. Using the AC power cords provided,
plug them in
first to the AC power receptacle on the rear
of the speaker
, making sure that you have made a firm
connection, and then to a wall outlet. Please see AC Power
Connection (pages 7) for more details.
Step 4: Signal Connection
Higher quality cables, available from your audio video
dealer, are recommended and will give you superior per-
formance. Use the best speaker cables you can. 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 CLX. Take great care to
assign the same color cable to the (+) terminal on both
the left and right channels.
For detailed setup instructions, please turn to the Controls
and Connections section (Page 7) of this manual for more
details.
Step 5: Listen and Enjoy
Now, you may turn on your system and enjoy!
InstallatIon In BrIef