MartinLogan Outdoor Living Series User manual

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user’s manual
OUTDOOR LIVING
™
SERIES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview............................3
Outdoor Living™Foundation Music System .........3
Contents of the System ......................3
Additional Required Components (Sold Separately) ...3
Required Tools ...........................3
Power .................................3
Planning the System Layout ..............4
Cable Recommendations ................5
Installation Considerations ...............5
Wiring & Speaker Installation ............6
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 1) ......................6
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 2) ......................7
Mono Setup Using 2 Conductor Burial Cable
& Amplifier (Option 3) ......................8
Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable
(For Stereo Setup) .........................9
Preparing the 2 Conductor Burial Cable
(For Mono Setup) ........................10
Attaching Ground Stake to Speaker & Installation ...11
Cable Connections from Speaker to RED (+) and
BLACK (–) Burial Cable ....................12
Cable Connections from Speaker to WHITE (+) and
GREEN (–) Burial Cable ......................12
Cable Connections from Subwoofer to Burial Cable....13
Test System .........................14
To Avoid Speaker Damage ..............14
Listening Outdoors....................14
Limited Warranty.....................15
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MartinLogan Outdoor Living™Foundation
Music System
The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System
includes 8 premium all-season outdoor speakers and 1 all-
season in-ground subwoofer ideal for backyards ranging
from 2,000 to 3,000 sq. ft.
Made of durable UV treated ABS plastic and thick high-
density polyethylene, the Outdoor Living Foundation Music
System can endure the elements while providing years of
trouble-free service.
While installation is relatively easy, MartinLogan’s Outdoor
Living Foundation Music System is designed to be installed
by your authorized MartinLogan dealer.
WARNING!
• ACCOUNT FOR POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL,
GAS, BURIED CABLES, PLUMBING OR
OTHER OBSTACLES BEFORE DIGGING.
• MANY LOCALITIES FORBID DIGGING
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.
CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES BEFORE
INSTALLATION.
• READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING.
Contents of the System:
• (8) Speakers with Mounting Stakes
• (1) In-Ground Subwoofer with Canopy
• (20) Silicone-Filled Wire Connectors
Additional Required Components
(Sold Separately):
• Burial Speaker Cable
• Wire Ties (Optional)
Required Tools:
• Shovel
• Cable Strippers
Power
Any 8 ohm stereo amplifier (for Stereo Setup) or
Any 4 ohm mono amplifier (for Mono Setup)
OVERVIEW

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The MartinLogan Outdoor Living Foundation Music System
is designed to deliver seamless, and evenly distributed
sound coverage in an ‘open air’ environment. The following
illustration shows how a daisy chain of satellite speakers and
a subwoofer should be strategically placed to create even,
balanced coverage around the outdoor environment. The
satellite speakers should be spaced from 6 to 10 feet (2.4 -
3 meters) apart for optimal coverage. With a tighter spacing,
more satellites will be required to fill out an area, but with the
advantage of more consistent coverage and volume levels
across the intended entertainment area.
To achieve the best balance between the satellites and
subwoofer, the subwoofer should be placed as close to the
center of the satellites as possible. Keep in mind that this
is simply a suggestion and that your unique environment
may dictate otherwise. If more bass is desired, placing the
subwoofer near a wall or other solid surface will greatly
reinforce the low bass frequencies.
Checklist:
qIdentify the location.
qDetermine the positioning of the satellite speakers
and subwoofer.
qDig the trench according to satellite speakers and
subwoofer to be installed.
qThe trench should be 6”- 8” deep.
PLANNING THE SYSTEM LAYOUT

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We strongly recommend using burial-rated cable (not
included) when installing the Outdoor Living Foundation
Music System. In addition, it’s critical to use the proper
speaker cable gauge. Please review the chart below.
There are a few considerations before you start digging a trench:
• Ensure that your ENTIRE system is tested prior to installation.
• Ensure that the proposed area is easily accessed and that
the area is not prone to flooding, standing water or where
the speakers and subwoofer can be easily damaged,
kicked or struck.
• Consider overall landscape/garden design and
positioning in relation to the listening area.
CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
CABLE GAUGE CHART
Cable Gauge Distance
18 Gauge Up to 100 feet (30 meters)
16 Gauge Up to 150 feet (45 meters)
14 Gauge Up to 200 feet (61 meters)
12 Gauge Up to 400 feet (122 meters)

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WIRING & INSTALLATION
Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 1)
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Right Left Right Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 2)
Left Right Left Right
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
–
–+
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
–
–+
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Left Left Left Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 1)
Right Right Right Right
The satellite speakers included in this system individually
present a 32 ohm load to the amplifier. When 4 of them
are connected on each amplifier channel in parallel,
the load to the amplifier is approximately 8 ohms. The
nominal impedance of the subwoofer is 8 ohms per
channel. The satellites and subwoofer feature optimized
internal crossovers so that the subwoofers impedance is not
combined with the satellites. The overall load presented to
your amplifier by the combined system of 8 satellites and 1
subwoofer will be around 8 ohms nominal per channel.
With these considerations in mind, multiple system wiring
possibilities are possible. The following diagrams are
simple, and safe examples of wiring the system to a
traditional 8 ohm stereo amplifier. If using an alternative
wiring or amplification configuration, please take care to
ensure that the impedance presented to your amplifier is
within its published specifications. Failure to adhere to the
above guidance could result in damage to the speakers
and/or the amplifier which MartinLogan will not take
responsibility for and will not be covered under warranty.

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Stereo Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 2)
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D)
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Right Left Right Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 2)
Left Right Left Right
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
–
–+
4 Conductor Burial Wire
–+
–+
Black Red
Green White
+
–
–+
Left
8 Ohm Stereo 2-Channel Amplifier
Left Left Left Left & Right
Stereo Wiring Diagram (Option 1)
Right Right Right Right

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Mono Setup Using 4 Conductor Burial Cable & Amplifier (Option 3)
Mono
4 Ohm Mono 1-Channel Amplifier
Mono Mono Mono Mono
Mono Wiring Diagram (Option 3)
Mono Mono Mono Mono
2 Conductor Burial Wire
Black Red
+
–
–+
To Sub
To Adjoining Amp,
Sub or Speaker To Adjoining,
Sub or Speaker

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Preparing the 4 Conductor Burial Cable (For Stereo Setup)
3. Use a round
cable stripper to
remove the outside
protective cable
jacket to expose
the four color-
coded wires.
Separate the wire
loops as shown.
2. Recommended:
Use a wire tie
(not included) to
keep the wire
loop intact and
it will act as a
strain relief.
4. Cut the red (+)
and black (-)
OR white (+)
and green (-)
wires with cable
strippers and
strip off 1 inch
(25.4 mm) of
insulation to
expose the bare
wire conductor.
white (+) &
green (-)
red (+) &
black (-)
1. Starting with the
first speaker and
every speaker/
sub that comes
after, create a
loop approximate-
ly 6” in length.
WIRING & INSTALLATION (CONT’D)