MartinLogan Loudspeaker Systems Bedienungsanleitung

S CENARIOTMuser’s manualc l s e l e c t r o s t a t i cM ARTIN L OGAN

10 Dispersion InteractionsYour Scenario’s launch a 30 degree dispersion pattern whenviewed from above. This horizontal dispersion field gives achoice

Dispersion Interactions 11Figure 8–9. As can be seen here, point sourceconcepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good freq

It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect theirtelevision to the stereo system. The advantage was the useof the larger speakers and mor

How can sound be reproduced by something that you areable to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible.Where the world of traditional loud

ESLPanelCritical Zone: 500Hz–20kHzThe most significant advantage of MartinLogan’s exclusivetransducer technology reveals itself when you look atexampl

Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersionhas been a problem for all loudspeaker designers. Large paneltransducers present even more of

16 Electrostatic Loudspeaker HistoryIn the late 1800s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic.Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproductionf

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 17In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took partin a research project for the Navy. The Navy was int

18 Frequently Asked QuestionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I clean my speakers?Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove thedust from yo

Frequently Asked Questions 19Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems withmy electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants suc

2 ContentsCONTENTSContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGNo Output•Check that all your system components are turned on.•Check your speaker wires and connections.•Check all in

21The Scenario hybrid speaker system consists of a broad-rangesingle element electrostatic transducer integrated with a quick-response woofer. This ap

AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes)and some form of power supply to operate. Amp

23Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by whicha varying current in it produces a varying magnetic fieldthat introduces voltages in the s

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3Installation in Brief 3INSTALLATION IN BRIEFWe know you are eager to hear your new Scenario loud-speakers, so this section is provided to allow f

4 IntroductionINTRODUCTIONCongratulations! You have invested in one of the world’spremier loudspeaker systems.The MartinLogan Scenario represents the

OPERATIONOperation 5Because your MartinLogan Scenario’s use an internal powersupply to energize their electrostatic cells with high-voltage DC,the

6 PlacementPLACEMENTBy now your speakers should be placed approximatelytwo to three feet from the front wall, the wall in front ofthe listening po

Placement 7ImagingIn their final location, your Scenario’s should have a stagewidth somewhat wider than the speakers themselves. On wellrecorded m

8 Room AcousticsThis is one of those areas that requires both a little back-ground to understand and some time and experimentationto attain the best p

Room Acoustics 9on the floor or solid surface, it can shake as it producessound and, consequently, the sound can be compromised.If your speaker is