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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

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-

tute 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

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions

in the literature accompanying the appliance.

VERSE

Tested to comply with FCC standards. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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 manufac-

turer’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 polarized 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 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 accessible.

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.

23. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated capacity as

this can cause electric shock or fire.

24. Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

25. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with

items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

26. Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.

27. Keep new and used batteries away from children.

28. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and

keep it away from children.

29. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of

the body, seek immediate medical attention.

30. The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to exces-

sive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

31. Risk of leakage. Only use the specified type of Batteries. Never mix new and

used batteries. Observe correct polarity. Remove batteries from products that are

not in use for extended periods of time. Store batteries in a dry place.

32. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries.

33. Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.

34. This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance.

It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety

connection to electrical earth.

35. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same

or equivalent type.

36. (The remote control supplied with) This product contains a AAA battery. If the

AAA battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and

can lead to death.

37. Do not handle leaking or damaged AAA batteries.

38. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A AAA BATTERY. IF MISUSED OR ABUSED THIS CAN

RESULT IN:

- Smoke or gas hazard

- Heat hazard

- Fire hazard

- Explosion hazard

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

product 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 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.

or more of the following measures:

• 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.

Approved under the verification provision of FCC Part 15 as a Class B Digital Device.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device

could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION: This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio fre-

quency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio

frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are

deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

2. CAUTION

• comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirement, separation distance of at

least 20 cm must be maintained between this product and all persons.

• This product and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

• This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any

other antenna or transmitter.

• This device meets all the other requirements specified in Part 15E, Section

15.407 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing 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.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE

STATEMENT: 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. These 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 interfer-

ence 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

CONTAINS FCC ID : MBBDMRS4

This product complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-

ing two conditions: (1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this

product must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

MartinLogan, Ltd.

2101 Delaware, Lawrence, KS

MODEL NUMBER : VERSE

FCC ID: MBBVERSE

IC Information (For Canadian customers)

MODEL NUMBER : VERSE

IC NO : 11657A-VERSE

1. CONTAINS IC : 11657A-DMRS4

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3(B) / NMB-3(B).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this product may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this product must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. CAUTION

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain

should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not

more than that permitted for successful communication.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum dis-

tance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

CE: Hereby, MartinLogan, Ltd., declares that this Verse is in compliance with the

essential requirements and other relevant provisions of:

1995/5/EC – R&TTE

2014/30/EU – EMC

2014/35/EU – LVD

2011/65/EU – ROHS2

WEEE NOTICE

Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European

Union (EU) and Norway.

In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment) directive 2002/96/EC 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. 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 dis-

posing of packaging and other related shipping materials we encourage you to

recycle these items through the normal channels.

WARNING/CAUTION!

• Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not remove cover.

• Refer servicing to a qualified technician.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture.

• Unplug speaker should any abnormal conditions occur.

• Turn speaker off before making or breaking any signal connections!

• 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.

• No candles or other sources of open flame should be placed on the speaker.

• No liquids either in glasses or vases should be placed on speaker.

• Speaker should not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids.

• The terminals marked with the lightning bolt symbol should be connected by

an instructed person or by way of ready made terminals.

• The power cord should remain readily operable should any abnormal condi-

tions occur.

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this

device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS in combination with the Symbol, and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Qualcomm aptX is a product of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission. aptX is a trademark of Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

The Bluetooth

word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Blue-

tooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MartinLogan, Ltd. is under license.

Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Introduction and Overview ...............8

Placement and Mounting ................8

Location ..........................8

Installing on a Flat Surface ..............8

On-Wall Installation ..................8

Connection .........................11

Power Connection ..................11

Signal Connection ..................12

Subwoofer Connection ...............13

Ethernet Connection .................14

IR Outputs ........................14

An Introduction to Audio Connections ......16

Volume Behavior by Input ..............17

Control Panel ........................18

Remote Control ......................18

Changing the Remote’s Battery ..........19

Programming a Second Remote .........19

Display ............................20

The Menu System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Entering and Exiting the Menu ..........20

Navigating the Menu ................20

Menu Options .....................21

Installation .....................21

Subwoofer .....................21

Bass Level .....................22

An Overview of the Menu Structure .......22

Menu Options (continued)

Surrounds .....................24

Stereo Mode ...................24

Bass Mode ....................24

Display .......................24

Anthem Room Correction ...........25

Power Settings ..................25

Wireless Setup ..................26

Learn Remote ...................26

Source Name ...................27

Service .......................27

Surround Sound Decoding ..............28

Digital Inputs (Digital Optical) ...........28

Analog Input ......................28

Updates and Rebooting ................29

Rebooting Your Soundbar .............29

Soundbar Firmware Update ............29

ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction). . . . . . . . . 29

General Information ..................30

Warranty Information ................30

Service .........................30

Serial Number .....................30

Contacting Customer Service ............30

Frequently Asked Questions .............31

Troubleshooting ......................32

Specifications .......................34

Dimensional Drawings

.................35

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 sound bar and on the product carton.

wall mount installation template

remote control

AAA batteries

subwoofer

receiver

(North America only)

wall bracket

ARC™

calibrated

microphone

subwoofer

receiver power adapter

UK Europe

(only included outside of North America)

Australia/China

79 inch (200 cm)

96 inch (244 cm)

power cord

(North America only)

USB cable

for ARC

IR emitter

shoulder

bolts

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 Verse soundbar to deliver exceptional multi-channel performance from a single system that easily integrates and installs in a diverse variety of environments—whether table or wall mounted. The Verse produces an enveloping field of richly detailed audio for both music and movies.

Advanced digital signal processing technology allows MartinLogan to replace five dedicated home theater speakers with a one piece solution capable of reproducing multi-channel recordings with unflinching accuracy, resolution, and detail— the inspiration behind every MartinLogan design. The Verse reproduces front left, right, and center channels via the system’s dedicated tweeters and woofers. Surround channels are simulated using

sophisticated digital signal processing that directs sound from the system’s tweeters and woofers throughout the room.

Additionally, for a fully authentic surround sound experience, the Verse’s built in subwooferwireless transmitter and subwoofer wireless receiver makes connecting a dedicated subwoofer as simple as the push of a button.

Anthem® Room Correction (ARC) allows you to analyze the acoustic response of your listening environment and adjust output of the soundbar for optimal performance.

The simple remote control quickly adjusts volume and selects inputs. The remote also allows you to easily switch between three discrete acoustic modes—’Night’ mode (to dial down the bass), ‘Bass+’ mode (for those moments requiring a little extra thunder), and a ‘Normal’ mode that restores normal levels.

PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING

LOCATION

We recommend locating the soundbar centered directly above or below your video display. The soundbar menu allows you to optimize acoustic performance for either ‘on-wall’ or ‘on-shelf’ installations. You will learn more about accessing these options in the “Controls” section of this manual.

INSTALLING ON A FLAT SURFACE

If you have a surface that provides a wide, level, and stable platform (such as a table or audio/video rack), the soundbar can be placed directly on top.

When installing the system in this configuration, use the soundbar’s menu system to choose ‘Installation > Shelf Mount’.

Please note: This speaker is not magnetically shielded and should not be placed directly beneath or on top of a CRT television. The magnetic field will not affect plasma and LCD style televisions.

ON-WALL INSTALLATION

The soundbar can be mounted above or below a television with the feedback display and rear connection panels orientated towards the bottom or top of

the soundbar (depending on your specific installation requirements). The information shown on the soundbar display can be flipped to match your installation orientation.

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

Note: When installing the system in this configuration, use the soundbar’s menu system to choose ‘Installation > Wall Mount’.

Required tools (not included):

• Stud finder

• Level

• Electric drill and drill bits

• Phillips screwdriver

Required hardware (included):

• (1) Installation template

• (1) Wall bracket

WARNING! We strongly recommend locating the wall bracket so at least one of the screw locations attaches to a stud. WARNING! To prevent injury, this apparatus must be securely attached to the floor/wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

Required hardware (not included):

• (5) Screws appropriate for mounting surface

• (5) Sheet rock anchors (sized for screws)

1 Locate mounting location using a level and the

installation template (fig. 1).

2 Mark the three central pilot hole locations and

remove the installation template (fig. 1).

3 Using a stud finder, determine if there is a wall

stud directly behind one of the three center screw locations (fig. 2a).

If no stud is found: use the center most screw

Fig. 1

location and drill a pilot hole for the wall anchor. Install a wall anchor at this location. If a wall stud is found: drill a pilot hole into the stud.

4 Using a screw, attach the wall bracket to the

wall. DO NOT tighten (fig. 2b).

Fig. 2a

5 Using a stud finder, determine if a wall stud

is directly behind any of the remaining screw locations (fig. 2a).

If no stud is found: use the top and bottom

center-most screw locations. If a wall stud is found: use the top and bottom screw locations with a stud behind them.

Use a level to square the wall bracket and mark

the remaining pilot hole locations (fig. 2b).

6 Remove the wall bracket or pivot to access the

remaining screw locations (fig. 2b).

If no stud is found: drill pilot holes and install

wall anchors. If a wall stud is found: drill pilot holes into the stud.

Fig. 2b

7 Using the screws, attach the wall bracket to the

wall. DO NOT fully tighten.

8 Use a level to square the wall bracket. Tighten

all screws (fig. 2b).

9 Attach audio and power cables as needed.

Refer to the ‘Connection’ section of this manual.

10 Move the soundbar into place and drop the

shoulder bolts into the wall bracket keyholes. Before releasing, make sure the soundbar has dropped fully into the keyholes and is held firmly in place (fig. 3).

Fig. 3

7mm

13.7mm

12.7mm

10.3mm

3.2 2mm

CONNECTION

WARNING! Turn your soundbar off before making or breaking any signal connections! WARNING! The power cord should not be installed, removed, or left detached from the soundbar 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 connection panel of the soundbar, then to any convenient AC wall outlet. The soundbar also integrates a signal sensing power supply that automatically switches into standby mode after sensing no audio signal for approximately 20 minutes (this will only occur when the menu’s power setting is set to ‘Auto Standby’).

Fig. 4

If you remove your soundbar from the country of original sale, be certain that AC power supplied in any subsequent location is suitable before connecting and operating the soundbar. Substantially impaired performance or severe damage may occur to the soundbar if operation is attempted from an incorrect AC power source.

SIGNAL CONNECTION

When utilizing the soundbar to reproduce audio, a 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, if you’re connecting your television audio out using a digital optical conneciton your television may require you to turn on the digital optical output and configure the output for 5.1 surround sound. Please refer to your television’s manual.

Connections are made at the signal input section on the rear electronics panel of the soundbar. Your soundbar features the following inputs:

• 2 x Digital Optical inputs (audio only)

• 2 x Left/Right Analog (RCA) inputs (audio only)

Please note, if your soundbar is being used in an on-wall installation you may find it helpful to use 90° RCA adapters when making signal connections.

When connecting your system, there are any variety of configurations that will work, and these methods will vary based on user preference.

Some users will choose to route all sources (such as DVD player, cable box, game console, media streamer, etc.) to their television via an or digital optical connection and use the television to switch between audio/video sources. The advantage of this connection method is that only one audio cable (either digital optical) needs to connect between the television and the soundbar—and changing the input on your television will change the audio signal being sent to the soundbar (without having to change the input setting on the soundbar itself). Please note: many televisions are not capable of passing multi-channel encoded audio signals and will down-mix these signals to a 2-channel stereo mix before sending them to the television’s digital output.

Depending on your number of sources, the TV may be used for switching some sources while the primary source devices may be directly connected to the soundbar for guaranteed multi-channel sound.

Fig. 5

[IR Out]

Factory UseFactory Use

[Ethernert][IR Out]

[Optical 1 In]

[Optical 2 In]

[Analog 2 In]

[Left]

White

[Right]

Red

[Sub Out][Analog 1 In]

[Left]

White

[Right]

Red

A few important points to remember when connecting your soundbar:

• Digital optical will provide the highest audio fidelity when connecting to the soundbar.

• If your soundbar is not producing sound or surround sound from your Blu-ray player, DVD player, or other multi-channel audio capable source, you may need to set the player’s digital audio output to “Bitstream” (also called “Raw”, “Direct Digital”, or “High Bit Rate”). If “PCM” is selected you’ll lose the multi-channel encoded sound. Some players only require you to turn PCM off to configure for multi-channel encoded sound. Please refer to your player’s manual.

• In a setup where HDMI is used to connect your audio/video source component(s) directly to your television, you will likely need to run an additional digital optical cable between the source component and your soundbar. This extra connection will allow for multi-channel encoded audio to reach the soundbar. Many televisions that receive audio/ video source materials via HDMI do not pass multi-channel encoding when the audio is passed back out of the televisions digital optical outputs. Instead, televisions often pass a 2-channel mix of the sound, stripping out center, surround and subwoofer channels from the mix. This is not true for all televisions manufactured today, but we have found the many television on the market work this way.

• Audio-only sources capable of only stereo output (such a portable media player docks or CD player) will often connect directly to the soundbar via the analog input.

MartinLogan subwoofer.

Additionally, this soundbar integrates a built-in subwoofer wireless transmitter and includes a subwoofer wireless receiver to simplify the connection and placement of a subwoofer within your room.

No Subwoofer

For systems not using a separate subwoofer, use the soundbar’s menu system and choose “Subwoofer > No Sub”. This sets the soundbar to reproduce the entire frequency range when playing content.

Wired Subwoofer Connection

Using a high-quality RCA style cable designed for subwoofer connection, connect “Sub Out” from the soundbar to the “LFE In/Sub In” on the subwoofer.

Use the soundbar’s menu system and choose ‘Subwoofer > Wired Sub’.

Reference your subwoofer’s manual to learn how to properly adjust the sub’s level and phase controls to achieve proper blending with the soundbar. The subwoofer’s crossover should be set to “bypass”, “LFE”. For subwoofers that do not have a “bypass” or “LFE” crossover setting, we recommend adjusting the crossover to its highest setting.

Wireless Subwoofer Connection

Use the soundbar’s menu system and choose ‘Subwoofer > Wireless Sub > Sync Subwoofer’. The soundbar will display ‘Push and Hold Button’.

SUBWOOFER CONNECTION

You may choose to employ a separate subwoofer to reproduce the LFE (low frequency effects) channel information in multi-channel recordings and/ or reinforce bass performance of stereo recordings. Any aftermarket home theater subwoofer can be connected via the soundbar’s “LFE Out” RCA connection. We, of course, recommend using a superb

Press and hold the subwoofer wireless receiver’s sync button. Connection is successful when the status light turns solid and the soundbar responds with ‘Synced’.

Please note: If a link is not established the wireless receiver’s LED will blink slowly and the soundbar will display ‘Failed’. Power the soundbar on and off,

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