MartinLogan Motion 6i, Motion 8i User Manual

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.

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 enclosure that may be sufficient to consti­tute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equi-

lateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important oper­ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

In accordance with 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, require 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.

Connection ............................ 4

Installation ............................. 4

Break In ..........................4

Installing On A Flat Surface .............4

Installing On A Wall ..................4

Frequently Asked Questions ............... 7

Troubleshooting ........................ 7

Contacting Customer Service .............7

General Information ..................... 8

Warranty Information .................8

Serial Number ......................8

Service ..........................8

Specifications .......................... 9

Dimensional Drawings .................10

MartinLogan Motion 6i ...............10

MartinLogan Motion 8i ...............11

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.

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.

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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 or
pins (fig. 2). Additionally, they will accept banana
plugs (fig. 3)

Assign the same color to the (+) and (–) terminals
on both the speaker and the amplifier. Make certain
that all connections are tight.

Fig. 2 Fig. 3

Fig. 1

installation

WARNING! Installation other
than that described in the body of
this document requires specific
documentation from MartinLogan.

BREAK IN

Allow approximately 72 hours of break-in at 90
dB (moderate listening levels) before any critical
listening.

This speaker is not magnetically shielded and
therefore should not be placed directly beside or
atop a CRT television.

Fig. 4

INSTALLING ON A FLAT SURFACE

If you have a surface that provides a wide, level,
and stable platform, the speaker can be placed
directly on top. When using the speaker in this
configuration, affix the pads to the bottom of the
speaker at the rear contact points (fig. 4). Note:

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INSTALLING ON A WALL

Note: This speaker is mountable in either a hori­zontal or vertical orientation. Horizontal mounting
requires the use of two shoulder bolts and two wall
brackets. Vertical mounting requires the use of only
one shoulder bolt and mounting bracket.

Note: These instructions assume the mounting
surface is standard wood frame and sheet rock
construction. If you wish to mount to another type
of surface, consult a bonded contractor.

Required tools/hardware (not supplied):

• (2 or 4) 1-inch Phillips sheet metal screws

• (2 or 4) Sheet rock anchors

• Ruler

• Level

• Electric drill and 1/4” and 1/8” drill bits

• Phillips screwdriver

Horizontal Install Required hardware (included):

• (1) Installation template

• (2) Wall brackets

• (2) Shoulder bolt

• (2) Wall pads

Fig. 5A

Fig. 5B

Vertical Install Required hardware (included):

• (1) Installation template

• (1) Wall brackets

• (1) Shoulder bolt

• (2) Wall pads

1 Screw shoulder bolt(s) into the back of the

speaker.

Note: HORIZONTAL installation requires the
use of TWO shoulder bolts (fig. 5A).

Note: VERTICAL installation requires the use of

ONE shoulder bolt (fig. 5B).
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2 Affix the wall pads to the back of the speaker

at the lower contact points (fig. 6).

Fig. 6

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3 Locate mounting location using a level and the

installation template.

Note: HORIZONTAL installation requires the

use of TWO wall brackets.

Note: VERTICAL installation requires the use of

ONE wall bracket.

4 Mark the pilot hole locations.

5 Drill the pilot holes using a 1/8-inch drill bit. If

a pilot hole DOES NOT hit a stud, widen that

pilot hole using a 1/4-inch drill bit and install

a wall anchor at that location (fig. 7).

6 Using the 1-inch Phillips screws, mount the wall

bracket(s) as shown (fig. 7).

7 Hang the speaker, guiding the wall mount bolt

into the wall bracket keyhole(s).

Fig. 7

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Frequently asked questions

How do I clean my speakers?

Use a dust free cloth (such as a micro fiber cloth)
or a soft brush to remove dust from your speakers.

Do not spray any kind of cleaning agent on or in
close proximity to the drivers.

Could you suggest a list of suitable elec­tronics and cables ideal for MartinLogan
speakers?

We have no favorites and use electronics and
cables quite interchangeably. We would suggest
listening to a number of brands—and above all
else—trust your ears. Dealers are always the best
source for information when purchasing additional
audio equipment.

troubleshooting

No Output

• Check that all system components are turned

on and source material is playing.

• Check speaker wires and connections.

• Check all interconnecting cables.

• If you are unable to resolve your problem,

please contact your dealer or MartinLogan cus-

tomer service (see below).

Is there likely to be any interaction
between my speakers and the televi­sion in my A/V system?

Yes. These speakers are not shielded and should
be kept at least 2 feet away from a CRT television.

Will exposure to sunlight affect the life
or performance of my speakers?

We recommend against placing any loudspeaker
in direct sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun
can cause deterioration of cabinet, speaker cones,
etc. Small exposures to UV will not cause a prob­lem. Filtering of UV rays through glass will greatly
reduce the negative effects.

ContaCting Customer serviCe

MartinLogan customer service is available
Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am–5pm
(central time) by calling [phone] or by
emailing [e-mail].

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general inFormation

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your speakers are provided with an automatic
Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have
the option, at no additional charge, to receive a
Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage. To obtain the
Limited 5 Year Warranty coverage you need to
complete the warranty registration within 30 days
of purchase. For your convenience MartinLogan
also offers online warranty registration at www.
martinlogan.com.

MartinLogan may not honor warranty service
claims unless we have a completed warranty regis­tration on file! Please retain a copy of your receipt.
The receipt may be required should you require
service in the future.

SERIAL NUMBER

Serial number is located on back of the speaker,
directly beneath the binding posts. The serial num­ber may also be found on the product carton.

SERVICE

Should you use your MartinLogan product in a
country other than the one in which it was originally
purchased, we ask that you note the following:

1 The appointed MartinLogan distributor for any
given country is responsible for warranty servicing
only on units distributed by or through it in that coun­try in accordance with its applicable warranty.

2 Should a MartinLogan product require ser­vicing in a country other than the one in which
it was originally purchased, the end user may
seek to have repairs performed by the nearest
MartinLogan distributor, subject to that distribu­tor’s local servicing policies, but all cost of repairs
(parts, labor, transportation) must be borne by the
owner of the MartinLogan product.

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.

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