MartinLogan Speaker - Manual (Page 18)

1 Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting
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How .do .I .clean .my .subwoofer?
Use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to clean your subwoofer .
We recommend a specialty cloth (available through the
Xtatic shop at www .martinlogan .com) that cleans better than
anything else we have tried .
Is .it .safe .to .set .things .on .my .subwoofer?
While your Abyss is designed with a durable, stain-resistant
surface, we advise you not to set anything on your Abyss—
especially containers holding liquids .
Is .there .likely .to .be .any .interaction .between .my .
subwoofer .and .the .television .in .my .Audio/ .Video .
system? .
Yes . The Abyss subwoofer doesn’t use a shielded driver .
We recommend 3 feet between the Abyss subwoofer and
video components that are susceptible to magnetic fields .
Will . my . electric . bill . go . 'sky . high' . by . leaving . my .
subwoofer .plugged .in .all .the .time? .
No . The Abyss, when the power switch is set to ‘Auto’ or
‘Standby’, will draw about 13 watts when idle .
Should .I .unplug .my .subwoofer .during .a .thunder-
storm? .
Yes, or before . It's a good idea to disconnect all of your
audio/video components during stormy weather .
No .Output
• Check that all your system components are turned on .
• Check that the master power switch adjacent to the AC
receptacle is set to 'On' .
• Check that the power switch on the Abyss is set to either
'Auto' or 'On' .
• Check your wires and connections .
• Check all interconnecting cables .
• Make sure the level control is not turned down .
• Turn off and unplug the Abyss and check the fuse
near the AC power cord receptacle on the back . If the
fuse has blown, replace the bad fuse with a matching
T 3 .15A L 250V fuse (T 1 .6A L 250V if you are in a region
using 220v–230v current) .
• If the problem persists, contact your dealer .
Muddy .Bass
• Check placement . Try moving the subwoofer closer to
the front and side walls .
• Check the type of feet that are being used . Try installing
the Mini ETC spikes .
• Decrease the level .
• Check your processor setup .
• If the problem persists, contact your dealer .
Hums .or .Unusual .Sounds
• Turn the Abyss off, unplug all signal inputs, turn the
Abyss back on and turn up the level . If the problem
disappears, the hum is originating elsewhere in your
system .
• Connect the Abyss’s AC connection to the same AC circuit
as the pre amp .
• If the problem persists, contact your dealer .
Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting