MartinLogan Sistine 4XC Manuel utilisateur

user’s manual

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.

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 In-Ceiling Loudspeakers

Painting the Speaker Grille ..............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.

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 [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 the pack-

aging and other related shipping materials we

encourage you to recycle these items through the

usual channels.

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.

The exclamation point within an equilat-

eral triangle is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating and

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera-

ture accompanying the appliance.

The fire within an equilateral triangle is

intended to alert the user to the potential

of creating a fire hazard if they do not follow

the instructions.

The dollar sign within an equilateral tri-

angle is intended to alert the user that

they run the risk of causing damage that could

be potentially expensive to repair if they don’t

follow the instructions.

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 (785) 749-0133.

• 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.

• 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.

ProteCt Your investment

When you first begin to play your speakers, they

will sound a bit bass shy, due to the high qual-

ity, long-life components used in the drivers. Allow

approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90 dB (mod-

erate listening levels) before any critical listening.

Break-in

Achieving Superior Imaging

These MartinLogan in-ceiling speakers offer superb

imaging and flexible placement in nearly any loca-

tion. 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

sPeaker PLaCement

Fig. 1

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.

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 lis-

tening position.

• Orient the tweeter towards the primary listen-

ing position.

12” (30cm) Min.

10’–14’

(3–4.3m)

Figure 3. Adding a center channel.

12” (30cm)

Min.

12” (30cm) Min.

10’–14’

(3–4.3m)

Figure 2. 2-channel installation.

12”

Min.

12”

Min.

12”

(30cm)

Min.

12”

(30cm)

Min.

12”

(30cm)

Min.

12” (30cm)

Min.

12”

(30cm)

Min.

12” (30cm)

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Figure 5. Distributed audio.Figure 4. Adding surround channels to create

a 5- or 7-channel installation.

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 protec-

tive 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.

3. Gently press the scrim back into place before

reinstalling the speaker grille.

Painting the sPeaker griLLe

NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting sur-

face 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 compli-

ance with local regulations. WARN-

ING! Before installing check for ob-

structions 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 obstruc-

tions behind the drywall. WARN-

ING! Use speaker cable rated for

in-wall use. The UL standard is CL2,

CL3, and CM. The CSA standard is

FT4. WARNING! Turn your ampli-

fier 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

1. Using a stud finder, position the template

centered between wall studs or ceiling joists.

2. Hold or pin the template in place and mark

cutout with a pencil.

3. Remove the template and cut out the opening

with a drywall knife/saw.

4. 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

instaLLation

Fig. 6

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 instal-

lation 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.

Place the magnetic grille over the speaker.

7.36” (18.7cm)

12.68” (32.2cm)

Required opening

(including tolerance):

11.46” (29.1cm)

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

No Output

• Check that all your system components are

turned on, are not muted, and that your bal-

ance 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, 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 cor-

rect — (+) to (+) and (–) to (–).

trouBLeshooting

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 rec-

ommend 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.

FrequentLY asked questions

MartinLogan customer service is available Monday

– Friday between the hours of 8 am – 5 pm

(central time) by calling (785) 749-0133 or by

emailing [email protected].

ContaCting Customer serviCe

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 ini-

tially purchased, the end-user may seek to have

repairs performed by the nearest MartinLogan

distributor, subject to that distributor’s local ser-

vicing 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 sys-

tem (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 mate-

rial 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 prod-

ucts 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 pow-

ered speakers;

• One (1) Year – Headphones.

generaL inFormation

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 subse-

quent 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 autho-

rized 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 war-

ranty work:

o The product must be properly packaged

and shipped to MartinLogan or an autho-

rized 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 writ-

ten 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.

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