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Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equip-
ment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent
fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture.
The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
potentially “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo
sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important oper-
ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
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CRESCENDO
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
In accordance with the European
Union WEEE (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment) direc-
tive 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,
require special reuse and recycling processing.
For this reason MartinLogan 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 info@martinlogan.com or visit
the distributor locator at www.martinlogan.com.
Please note, only this product itself falls under
the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other related shipping materials we
encourage you to recycle these items through
the normal channels.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The
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wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. To completely disconnect this equipment from
the AC mains, disconnect the power supply
cord plug from the AC receptacle.
16. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
17 CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type (AAA). Dispose of dead batteries in accordance with local regulation.
18. To prevent overheating, do not cover the
apparatus. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
19. No naked flame sources, such as candles,
should be placed on the product.
20.
Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
21. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire, or the like.
22. For apparatus mounted to wall, the apparatus shall be installed on solid wood, bricks,
concrete or solid wood columns and battens.
a detachable power cord, use only the type provided with your product or by your local distributor
and/or retailer. If you are unsure of the correct operational voltage, please contact your local distributor
and/or retailer.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. The
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. if this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
WARNING: This product is intended to be operated
ONLY from the AC Voltages listed on the back panel
or included power supply of the product. Operation
from other voltages other than those indicated may
cause irreversible damage to the product and void
the products warranty. The use of AC Plug Adapters
is cautioned because it can allow the product to be
plugged into voltages in which the product was not
designed to operate. If the product is equipped with
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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Approved under the verification provision of FCC
Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod
nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain
Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.
USB works with iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad (3rd and 4th generation),
iPad mini, iPod touch (3rd through 5th generation),
and iPod nano (5th through 7th generation).
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made
for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect specifically to iPod,
iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect
wireless performance.
Made for:
• iPhone 5S
• iPhone 5C
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPad (4th generation)
• iPad mini
• iPad (3rd generation)
• iPod touch (5th generation)
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
• iPod nano (7th generation)
• iPod nano (6th generation)
• iPod nano (5th generation)
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Introduction and Overview ...............7
Placement ............................. 7
Connection ............................ 7
Power Connection ...................7
Signal Connection ...................7
Wi-Fi Setup and Status ................8
Subwoofer Connection ................8
An Overview of Connections .............. 9
Volume Behavior by Input ............... 11
Controls .............................. 11
Front Panel Controls .................11
Remote Control ....................12
Changing the Remote’s Battery ..........13
Control Functions by Input ............... 13
Playing Music Using Wireless/Ethernet ..... 14
Automatic Airplay Input Selection ........14
Playback – From an Apple iOS Device ....14
Playback – From iTunes on a Mac or PC . . .14
Controlling Playback Using iTunes ........14
Playback – Using DLNA ..............14
Connecting to a Local Area Network ....... 14
Problems Connecting to Your LAN? .......14
Downloading Connection Settings
From an Apple Device ..............15
Using Wi-Fi to Set Up Your Speaker ......15
Using Ethernet to Set Up Your
Speaker’s Wi-Fi Connection ..........15
Setting Up A Permanent Ethernet Connection
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Setting Up A Wi-Fi Connection ..........16
USB Connection (Compatible Apple Device) .. 16
Bluetooth Connection ................... 17
Updating the Firmware .................. 17
Removing the Front Grille ................ 17
Contacting Customer Service ............. 18
General Information .................... 18
Warranty Information ................18
Serial Number .....................18
Service .........................18
Frequently Asked Questions .............. 19
Troubleshooting ....................... 19
Specifications ......................... 21
Dimensional Drawings .................. 22
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 on
the back of the speaker and on the product carton.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Thank you—the MartinLogan owner, for loving what we
do, and making it possible for us to do what we love.
MartinLogan’s dedicated in-house engineering and
design team developed the Crescendo speaker to deliver exceptional audio performance from a single system,
easily integrated and installed in a diverse variety of
environments. The Crescendo produces an enveloping
field of richly detailed audio incorporating two tweeters
(featuring MartinLogan’s award-winning Folded Motion
technology), a high-performance woofer, and three
channels of dedicated class-D amplification representing
100 watts of total system power.
An advanced 24-bit 48kHz DSP (digital signal pro-
PLACEMENT
cessing) based pre-amplifier allows MartinLogan to
replace dedicated stereo speakers with a one piece
solution, capable of reproducing sound with unflinching accuracy, resolution, and detail—the inspiration
behind every MartinLogan design. Additionally, for
a fully authentic audio experience, the Crescendo
makes connecting a dedicated subwoofer as simple
as the push of a button.
The Crescendo’s remote control quickly adjusts volume, selects inputs, and controls your media. The
remote also allows you to easily switch between
two discrete acoustic modes—‘Bass +’ mode (for
those moments requiring a little extra thunder) and a
‘Normal’ mode that restores normal levels.
We recommend locating the speaker on a surface
that provides a wide, level, and stable platform
such as a table or audio/video rack. Please note,
this speaker is not magnetically shielded and there-
CONNECTION
WARNING! Turn your speaker off
before making or breaking any signal connections! WARNING! 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.
POWER CONNECTION
The power cord should be firmly inserted into the
AC power receptacle on the rear of the speaker,
and then to any convenient AC wall outlet.
fore should not be placed directly beneath or on
top of a CRT (cathode ray tube) television. The
magnetic field of the speaker will not affect plasma
and LCD style televisions.
plied in any subsequent location is suitable
before connecting and operating the speaker.
Substantially impaired performance or severe
damage may occur to the speaker if operation is
attempted from an incorrect AC power source.
SIGNAL CONNECTION
Connections are made at the signal input section
on the rear electronics panel of the speaker. Your
speaker features the following audio inputs:
If you remove your speaker from the country of
original sale, be certain that the AC power sup-
• USB: used for streaming from connected Apple
devices and charging compatible devices.
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• Ethernet: used for streaming audio from
Apple® AirPlay® or DLNA.
• Aux [Auxiliary]: used for either digital optical
(Toslink) or analog input. This input will accept
either a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone
style or mini-Toslink plug. A special mini-Toslink to Toslink cable or mini-Toslink adaptor is
required for digital optical connection.
In addition, the speaker features two inputs that do
not require a physical connection:
• Wireless: used for streaming audio from
Apple® AirPlay® or DLNA devices.
• Bluetooth: used for streaming from compatible
Bluetooth equipped devices, including apt-X®
Bluetooth devices.
Please note, when utilizing this speaker to reproduce audio from a television via the speaker’s
Auxiliary (digital or analog) connection, the television’s audio output should be defeated. Some
televisions will allow you to turn off the internal
speaker via the television’s menu system. Other
televisions may require you to turn the television’s
volume to “zero” or “mute.” Additionally, your television may require you to turn on the digital optical
output or and/or configure the output for 2-channel (stereo) sound. Please refer to your television’s
manual.
WI-FI SETUP AND STATUS
The Wi-Fi Setup button is used to connect to a Wi-Fi
Network. Step-by-step instructions for network connection setup are included in this manual. The status
LED indicates the following information:
• Green: Connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Flashing Green: Not connected to a Wi-Fi network.
• Flashing Red/Green: Wi-Fi setup mode.
• Solid Red: Wireless direct mode (the speaker
and your device establish a direct wireless connection).
• Flashing Red/Red/Green/Green: Firmware
upgrade mode.
SUBWOOFER CONNECTION
You may choose to employ a separate subwoofer
to enhance bass performance. Subwoofers can
be connected via the speaker’s “Sub Out” RCA
connection. We recommend using a superb
MartinLogan subwoofer.
Using a high-quality RCA style cable designed for
subwoofer connection, connect “Sub Out” from the
speaker to the “LFE In/Sub In” on the subwoofer.
On the back panel of the speaker, set the Sub
Out button to “On” (in its “on” state the button will
be depressed—in its “off” state the button will be
extended). When the Sub Out is turned on, the
deep bass output of the speaker will be reduced
Fig. 1 Connection Panel
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