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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 regis-

ters, 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 ground-

ing 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, particu-

larly 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 manu-

facturer, 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, dis-

connect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

16. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily oper-

able.

17. To prevent overheating, do not cover the apparatus. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

18. No naked flame sources, such as candles, should be placed on the

product.

19. 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.

20. For apparatus mounted to wall, the apparatus shall be installed on

solid wood, bricks, concrete or solid wood columns and battens.

21. DO NOT overload wall outlets or extension cords beyond their rated

capacity as this can cause electric shock or fire.

22. Minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

23. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation

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

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

25. Avoid exposure to extreme heat or cold.

26. 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.

The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead

symbol within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the pres-

ence of potentially “dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni-

tude 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.

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.

MOTION VISION X

Tested to comply with FCC standards.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

WARNING: This product is intended to be operated ONLY from the AC

Voltages listed on the back panel or included power supply of the prod-

uct. 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.

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.

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 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:

• 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 WARNING: This equipment must be installed and

operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used

for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at

least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and install-

ers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter

operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

5GHz RF DEVICE STATEMENT: This device operates in the 5.15–

5.25GHz frequency range and is restricted to indoor use only.

CANADA, INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICES: This Class B digi-

tal apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 and RSS-247. 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.

RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE INFORMATION: The radi-

ated output power of the Wireless product is below the Industry Canada

(IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The Wireless product should be used

in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during normal

operation is minimized. This device has also been evaluated and shown

compliant with the IC RF Exposure limits under mobile exposure conditions.

(antennas are greater than 20cm from a person’s body).

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 pur-

chased 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

conditions occur.

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

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

AirPlay, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano,

and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., regis-

tered 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.

iPad mini, iPod touch (3rd through 5th genera-

tion), 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 certi-

fied by the developer to meet Apple performance

standards. Apple is not responsible for the opera-

tion 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 6 Plus

• iPhone 6

• iPhone 5s

• iPhone 5c

• iPad Air 2

• iPad mini 3

Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple

Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App

Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Man-

ufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.

DTS, Play-Fi, the Symbol, and Play-Fi together in

combination with the Symbol are trademarks of

DTS, Inc. DTS and Play-Fi are registered trademarks

IntroductIon and overvIew

Placement

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 Bravado speaker and Forte

amplifier to deliver exceptional audio performance for

wireless streaming applications, easily integrated and

installed in a diverse variety of environments.

The Bravado speaker produces an enveloping field of

richly detailed audio incorporating two tweeters (fea-

turing MartinLogan’s award-winning Folded Motion

technology), a high-performance woofer, and dedi-

cated class-D amplification representing 400 watts

(peak) of total system power.

The Forte amplifier features two channels of dedicated

class-D amplification providing 2 x 200 watts (peak) o

allowing you to bring wireless streaming to your exist-

ing loudspeakers.

Anthem

Room Correction (ARC) allows you to

analyze the acoustic response of your listening envi-

ronment and adjust output for optimal performance.

Additionally, for a fully authentic audio experience,

the Bravado and Forte make connecting a dedicat-

ed subwoofer simple.

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-

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.

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AC POWER CONNECTION

The power cord should be firmly inserted into the

AC power receptacle on the rear of the wireless

product, and then to any convenient AC wall outlet.

If you remove your wireless product from the

country of original sale, be certain that the AC

power supplied in any subsequent location is suit-

able before connecting and operating the device.

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 sec-

tion on the rear electronics panel of the wireless

product. Your speaker features the following audio

inputs:

• Ethernet connection: used for streaming audio

from DTS Play-Fi®, Apple® AirPlay® or DLNA.

WARNING! Turn your speaker off

before making or breaking any sig-

nal 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.

Fig. 1 Forte Controls and Rear Connection Panel

• Wi-fi connection: used for streaming audio

from DTS Play-Fi®, Apple® AirPlay® or DLNA.

•

Analog In: On the Bravado speaker, this input

will accept a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone

style plug. On the Forte amplifier, this input will

accept standard stereo RCA connections.

Please note, when utilizing this speaker to repro-

duce audio from a television via the speaker’s

Auxiliary (digital or analog) connection, the tele-

vision’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.” Please refer to your

television’s manual.

NETWORK CONNECTION

To stream audio to your speaker or amp, a LAN

(local area network) connection is required. This

connection can be established using Wi-Fi or

Ethernet. Refer to the wireless setup section of this

manual for setup and usage details.

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.

Reference your subwoofer’s manual to learn how

to properly adjust the sub’s level and phase con-

trols to achieve proper blending with the speaker.

If you are not running ARC™ (Anthem Room

Correction) the subwoofer’s crossover should be

set to 100Hz.

If you will be running ARC, set the subwoofer’s

crossover to “bypass” or “LFE” and for subwoofers

that do not have a “bypass” or “LFE” crossover set-

ting, adjust the crossover to its highest setting. Run

ARC after connecting and adjusting the subwoofer.

Using a MartinLogan Dynamo Subwoofer:

If using a MartinLogan Dynamo family subwoofer,

we recommend beginning with the following sub-

woofer settings:

• Low-pass: Bypass

• Phase: 0

• Volume: Knob set to vertical (12-o’clock to

1-o’clock position)

connectIng SPeakerS to the Forte amPlIFIer

The speakers to be connected to the Forte amplifier

should be rated to handle at least 75 Watts for 8

Ohm speakers and at least 150 Watts for 4 Ohm

speakers. Your Forte amplifier’s binding posts can be

used with banana, plug connectors, and bare wire.

IMPORTANT! Correct polarity (or phase) is critical

for proper soundstage imaging and bass perfor-

mance. Connect one speaker at a time to ensure

WARNING! Use Class 2 wir-

ing only. CAUTION: Do not

connect speakers, which are

rated less than 4 Ohms to the Forte amplifier.

CAUTION: While making connections with

bare wire, ensure that none of your bare wire

comes in contact with a an adjacent terminal.

Fig. 2 Bravado Controls and Rear Connection Panel

POWER: Press and release to turn the

product on/off.

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to

reboot your wireless product.

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to

reset your wireless product to factory settings and

clear the network configuration.

Your wireless product will enter Standby Mode

(reduced power consumption) after 20 minutes

of no music playing. It will automatically wake-up

when it senses music being received. The Power

button will stay illuminated whether the unit is pow-

ered on or in Standby Mode. If there is a power

failure while your wireless product is switched on, it

will switch back on once power has been restored.

VOLUME UP / DOWN:

Press once to turn volume up/

down. Press and hold to ramp the volume up/down.

MUTE: Press and release to mute the

MartinLogan wireless product. Pressing

this button a second time or pressing either volume

button will restore the previous volume setting.

If you are using ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction)

press and hold the mute button for 5 seconds to

turn off ARC on/off. A ‘negative tone’ will sound

to verify ARC is switched off. A ‘positive tone’ will

sound to verify ARC is switched on.

INPUT: Switches to the rear panel analog

input. This button illuminates white when

streaming mode is enabled and blue when the ana-

log input is enabled. If the wireless product is set to

analog input and detects a new audio stream, it will

automatically switch to streaming mode.

WI-FI INDICATOR: The Wi-Fi Indicator tells you

what your wireless product is doing.

• Rapid Blinking: booting up.

• Blinking: connecting to a wireless router.

• Slow Pulse: Access Point Setup Mode.

• Two Blinks & Pause: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup) Mode.

• Solid: Connected to a wireless router.

• Off: Connected to a router via Ethernet.

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proper connection of every channel. The red (+)

amplifier terminal must be connected to the red (+)

speaker terminal. The same applies to the black (–)

terminals. Make sure all wires are firmly fastened.

Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker

in your system.

IMPORTANT! If you hear a distinct lack of bass

and a dislocated stereo image then one or more

of your speakers may be connected out of phase

(polarity is reversed). Re-check to ensure that each

speaker’s cable is connected with correct polarity:

red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

BARE WIRE CONNECTORS

If you are using speaker wire without banana plugs,

simply press in the spring loaded binding post to

expose the connection hole. Insert the stripped end

of the speaker wire into the hole, then release the

binding post. The exposed speaker wire should be

securely gripped by the binding post.

BANANA PLUG CONNECTORS

If you are using banana plugs, remove the end

caps from the Forte amplifier’s binding posts to

expose the banana plug socket; insert the banana

plug into the socket.

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Analog Left/Right RCA: [Forte amplifier] The analog input on the Forte amplifier can

accept an analog stereo signal through a cable using RCA connectors. An ana-

log RCA cable can only pass a single channel of audio information between

a source component and audio output device. To achieve two-channels of

audio (left/right), you will find that analog RCA cables come bundled as a

stereo pair (two connectors on each end).

Analog Left/Right 3.5mm Stereo “Headphone Style” Jack: [Bravado speaker] The

analog input on the Bravado speaker can accept an analog stereo signal through

a cable using a 3.5mm “headphone style” connector. Users may find source

components such as digital media players and docks also utilize a 3.5mm

‘headphone style’ connector. These devices also have a “volume control”

that increases or decreases the level of the output signal.

Analog Left/Right RCA to Stereo 3.5mm: [Forte amplifier and Bravado

speaker]. Users may find they need to connect an audio source with 3.5mm

headphone style jack to the RCA inputs on the Forte amplifier, or connect an

audio source with RCA outputs to the 3.5mm input on the Bravado speaker.

To connect to these devices use a Left/Right RCA to stereo 3.5mm cable.

Ethernet: This cable allows you to physically connect a device to a LAN (local area

network). When connected to a LAN, audio information can be sent to this

speaker using various protocols (such as DTS® Play-Fi, AirPlay®, or DLNA). If a

wireless (Wi-Fi) connection is used to connect to a LAN, there is no need to

use an Ethernet connection. However, in some installations, a ‘hard-wired’

Ethernet connection may prove more desirable than a wireless connection.

Wi-Fi: This connection technology wirelessly connects a device to a LAN (local area

network). When connected to a LAN, audio information can be sent to this speaker using

various protocols ((such as DTS Play-Fi, AirPlay®, or DLNA). If an Ethernet connection is

used to connect to a LAN, there is no need to use a Wi-Fi connection. In some installations a ‘hard-

wired’ Ethernet connection may prove more desirable than a wireless connection.

POSITION SWITCH (BRAVADO ONLY):

The rear of the Bravado speaker features a switch

that allows you to customize the output of the speak-

er for specific applications. If the speaker is being

used for stereo output, set this switch to “stereo”.

If a stereo pair of the speakers are being used in

a 2-channel application, set the switch to “left” or

“right” depending on the speakers position.

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DEVICE APP CONTENT MULTI-ROOM SUPPORT

Apple iOS

DTS® Play-Fi

• Select music services

• iTunes music stored on device

• DLNA server content

• Up to eight

• Multiple simultaneous users

• Speakers can be zoned

Apple® AirPlay®• iTunes audio content

• All iOS music apps • One to one

Android DTS® Play-Fi

• Select music services

• iTunes music stored on device

• DLNA server content

• Up to eight

• Multiple simultaneous users

• Speakers can be zoned

Mac PC Apple® AirPlay®• All audio content • Up to six

Windows PC

DTS® Play-Fi • All iOS music apps

• Up to eight

• Multiple simultaneous users

• Speakers can be zoned

Apple® AirPlay®• iTunes audio content • Up to six

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NETWORK REQUIREMENTS

You must have the following to connect your

wireless product to your network:

• A wireless router.

• A high-speed internet connection for reliable

playback of internet based music services.

• Have your network password ready before

connecting the wireless product to your network.

TIP! If wireless connectivity is weak or not available,

connect to your router with an Ethernet cable.

TIP! Your wireless product communicates with

wireless networks that support 802.11g/n.

For best performance, a network that supports

802.11n wireless technology is recommended.

A network supporting 802.11b may be used,

but it will effectively stream to only one device

equipped with DTS Play-Fi®. Your wireless product

communicates over a 2.4 GHz wireless band,

however, it can become slow in locations, such as

apartments, where many routers are in operation.

Consequently, your wireless product is capable of

jumping onto a 5 GHz band on dual band wireless

routers.

DTS Play-Fi® APP REQUIREMENTS

•

An Android device running Android 2.2 or later.

• An iOS device running iOS 6.0 or later.

• A Windows® PC running Windows 7, 8 (32

and 64 bit), or later.

Apple® AirPlay® REQUIREMENTS

• An iOS device running iOS 4.3.3 or later.

• Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, or later.

• Mac or PC with iTunes 10.2.2, or later.

WI-FI INDICATOR LIGHT

The Wi-Fi Indicator light tells you what your wireless

product is doing (fig. 1 & 2).

• Rapid Blinking: booting up.

• Blinking: connecting to a wireless router.

• Slow Pulse: Access Point Setup Mode.

• Two Blinks & Pause: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup) Mode.

• Solid: Connected to a wireless router.

• Off: Connected to a router via Ethernet.

DOWNLOADING THE DTS PLAY-FI® APP

Android Device Users: Download the free DTS Play-Fi

app from Google Play or the Amazon App Store.

iOS Device Users: Download the free DTS Play-Fi

app from the Apple App Store.

PC Users: Download and install the free DTS Play-Fi

program from https://play-fi.com/apps/windows

CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK:

ACCESS POINT SETUP

Access Point Setup causes your MartinLogan

wireless product to behave as if it were a wireless

router. Using your mobile device or Wi-Fi capable

PC, you connect directly to your wireless product

using Wi-Fi, select your home wireless network,

and enter the network password.

For optimal setup conditions place your wireless

product next to your wireless router. The device

can be moved to its final location after wi-fi setup.

2. Plug in your wireless product and press the

Power button.

3. The Wi-Fi Indicator light will start rapidly blinking

for about 20 seconds while your wireless

product is booting up. If your wireless product

is not configured to connect to your network, it

will continue to blink. If this is the first time your

new wireless product is plugged in, the Wi-

Fi Indicator light will start pulsing slowly. If the

wireless product is already configured to connect

to a wi-fi network, the button will turn solid

(connected) or blink rapidly (not connected).

4. Once the Wi-Fi Indicator light starts pulsing

slowly, your wireless product is in Access Point

Mode and ready to connect to your wireless

network. Note: If the Wi-Fi Indicator light does

not pulse slowly, press and hold the Wi-Fi Setup

button for 8 seconds. You will hear two tones—

one at 3 seconds and another at 8 seconds.

After 20 seconds, the Wi-Fi Indicator light will

begin pulsing slowly to indicate Access Point

mode is ready. At anytime you can press the

button again to cancel the setup mode.

5. Launch the DTS Play-Fi® app.

Android Device Users:

a) The app will automatically find your device

and provide prompts for setup.

b) Touch the “Setup” button on the screen.

c) Enter the password for your wireless network;

the app will connect your device to your

network. You will notice the Wi-Fi Indicator

light will have changed from blinking to

solid. This may take up to a minute. If, after a

minute, the button continues to blink rapidly,

setup failed and you should try again.

iOS Device Users:

a) The app will prompt you to set up a new

speaker. Click on the screen to view setup

instructions. If the app does not prompt you

to set up a new device, within the app, go

to ‘Settings > Add Play-Fi Device’. Follow

the on-screen instructions.

You will be prompted to exit the DTS Play-Fi

app and open your iOS device’s Settings app.

c) Select Wi-fi in Settings. Ensure that Wi-Fi is

enabled on your device. Select the Wi-Fi

network with “Play-Fi ” in the name.

d) Once your wireless product is selected as

the Wi-Fi network, exit iOS Settings and

open the DTS Play-Fi app. You should now

be prompted to select your wireless network

and enter your wireless network password.

Once your device is connected, you will notice

that the Wi-Fi Indicator light on your wireless

product will change from blinking to solid.

This

may take up to a minute. If, after a minute, the

button continues to blink rapidly, setup failed

and you should try again.

PC Users:

a) The app will automatically find your device

and provide prompts for set up. If the app

does not prompt you to set up a new device,

within the app go to the settings screen and

click ‘Setup Play-Fi® Device’. Follow the on-

screen instructions.

b) Click the “Set-up” button on the screen.

c) Select the speaker(s) you want to set up.

Enter the password for your wireless network;

the app will connect your device to your

network. You will notice the Wi-Fi Indicator

light will have changed from blinking to

solid.

This may take up to a minute. If, after a

minute, the button continues to blink rapidly,

setup failed and you should try again.

6 Your wireless product is now connected to your

wireless network. Reconnect your mobile device

or PC to your wireless network. You may re-

name your device using the app.

CONNECTING TO A WIRELESS NETWORK:

WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature found

on most wireless routers that allows your wireless

product to securely and automatically connect

without needing to enter a password. WPS is not

a standard feature on all routers, and only one

wireless product can be set up at a time.

Check your router’s owner’s manual to see if WPS

is an available feature, or look for a button on

your router marked with the WPS logo ( ). If your

router does not have WPS, then use Access Point

Wireless Setup.

For optimal setup conditions place your wireless

product next to your wireless router. The device

can be moved to its final location after wi-fi setup.

2. Plug in your wireless product and press the

Power button.

3. The Wi-Fi Indicator light will start rapidly blinking

for about 20 seconds while your wireless

product is booting up. If your wireless product

is not configured to connect to your network, it

will continue to blink. If this is the first time your

new wireless product is plugged in, the Wi-

Fi Indicator light will start pulsing slowly. If the

wireless product is already configured to connect

to a wi-fi network, the button will turn solid

(connected) or blink rapidly (not connected).

4. To initiate Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), for 3

seconds, press and hold the Wireless Setup

button on the back of your wireless product until

you hear a tone. The Wi-Fi Indicator light will

blink twice in continuous intervals to indicate

WPS mode. Now push the WPS button ( ) on

your router. If you cannot find a WPS button on

your router, refer to the router’s owner’s manual.

5. Once the Wi-Fi Indicator light turns solid (not

blinking), this indicates your wireless product is

connected to your wireless network.

If, after a

minute, the button continues to blink rapidly, setup

failed and you should try again.

6. Connect your mobile device or PC to the same

network as your wireless product.

Launch the DTS Play-Fi app. Upon launching, it

will automatically detect your wireless product and

should prompt you to name your wireless product.

CONNECTING TO A WIRED NETWORK

1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect your wireless

product to your router.

2. Plug in your wireless product and press the

Power button.

3. The Wi-Fi Indicator light will start rapidly

blinking for about 20 seconds while your

wireless product is booting up.

4. The Wi-Fi Indicator light turns off when the

wireless product is connected via Ethernet.

5. Connect your mobile device or PC to the same

network as your wireless product.

Launch the DTS Play-Fi

app. Upon launching, it

will automatically detect your wireless product and

should prompt you to name your wireless product.

APPLE

AIRPLAY

SETUP (WITHOUT DTS APP)

If you do not want to install and use the DTS Play-Fi

app you can still setup the wireless product to work

with iTunes and AirPlay on your Mac or Windows

PC using the following procedure.

Alternate Connection for Mac and Windows PC:

1. To avoid a delayed wireless set up, place your

wireless product in close proximity to your router

during wireless set up.

2. Plug in your wireless product and press the

Power button.

3. The Wi-Fi Indicator light will start rapidly blinking

for about 20 seconds while your wireless

product is booting up. If your wireless product

is not configured to connect to your network, it

will continue to blink. If this is the first time your

new wireless product is plugged in, the Wi-

Fi Indicator light will start pulsing slowly. If the

wireless product is already configured to connect

to a wi-fi network, the button will turn solid

(connected) or blink rapidly (not connected).

4. Once the Wi-Fi Indicator light starts pulsing

slowly, your wireless product is in Access Point

Mode and ready to connect to your wireless

network. Note: If the Wi-Fi Indicator light does

not pulse slowly, press and hold the Wi-Fi Setup

button for 8 seconds. You will hear two tones—

one at 3 seconds and another at 8 seconds.

After 20 seconds, the Wi-Fi Setup and Status

button will begin pulsing slowly to indicate

Access Point mode is ready. At anytime you can

press the button again to cancel the setup mode.

5. Ensure that Wi-fi is enabled on your computer.

Go to your computer’s Wi-Fi set up. Select the

Wi-Fi network with “Play-Fi ” in the name.

6. Once your wireless product is selected as the

Wi-Fi network, open your web browser and

type http://192.168.0.1/index.html in the

address bar. You will see a web page from

your wireless product.

7. Click on ‘Setup’.

A list of wireless networks will be displayed. Click

on the wireless network you wish to connect to.

Enter the password for your wireless network

then click ‘Next’.

10. Enter a name for your wireless product and then

click ‘Next’

to connect your wireless product to

your network.

11. Your wireless product will attempt to connect

to your network. Once the Wi-Fi Indicator light

turns solid (not blinking), this indicates your

wireless product is connected to your wireless

network. If the Wireless button rapidly blinks,

setup failed and should be tried again.

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AUTOMATIC INPUT SELECTION

Your speaker may automatically switch to the

streaming input if it detects that a new Play-Fi con-

nection has been established with the speaker.

PLAYBACK – FROM THE DTS APP

Note: Future updates to the DTS Play-Fi application

may change functionality.

1. Launch the DTS Play-Fi app on your mobile

device or PC (located in the system tray).

2. Android and iOS Device Users: Within the

Play-Fi app, select your music source. You can

choose from your personal music library, Internet

Radio, or from select internet music services. PC

Users: Any audio content from your computer

can be streamed using Play-Fi.

If you have more than one Play-Fi speaker

connected to your network, you will be prompted

to select the speaker to which you want to stream.

CONTROLLING MULTIPLE SPEAKERS

If you have more than one Play-Fi speaker connect-

ed to your network, you can simultaneously stream

the same audio to multiple speakers.

1. Android and iOS Device Users: Within the

app, press the Play-Fi logo in the lower corner

of the app. PC Users: open the Play-Fi program

using the icon in your system tray.

Select additional devices to play audio from.

PC Users: The free version of the Windows app

may not allow streaming to multiple speakers. An

upgraded version of the DTS Play-Fi app, with this

capability, can be purchased from the DTS website.

Note: 8 Play-Fi speakers can be synced to

play the same audio content at the same time.

We recommend up to 32 Play-Fi speakers on

a network for the best experience, but the only

limit to connected devices is how many your

router can support.

TIP! Primary and Secondary Speakers

When streaming audio content to multiple devices,

you will be asked to assign them to two categories:

primary and secondary devices. The DTS Play-Fi

module requires a primary device be selected.

This maximizes synchronization between multiple

devices simultaneously streaming the same content.

Select the DTS Play-Fi device with the strongest signal

as your primary device. Secondary devices connect

to your primary device, so if you disable your primary

device, you will need to select a new primary device

before audio resumes on your secondary devices.

ADDITIONAL PLAY-FI FEATURES

New versions of the Play-Fi app will add features

not mentioned in this manual. Please refer to the

app and related documentation for details on new

and enhanced features such as streaming different

audio content to multiple zones and grouping of two

discrete speakers for stereo (left/right) playback.

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DTS PLAY-FI® APP UPDATE

If the DTS Play-Fi app on your mobile device or

PC requires an update, you will be notified that an

update is available and guided through the update

process.

DTS PLAY-FI MODULE UPDATE

The DTS Play-Fi module within your speaker will

occasionally require an update. If an update is

needed, the DTS Play-Fi app will notify you and

guide you through the update process.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

Your wireless product may occasionally require

firmware updates. Please check www.martinlogan.

com for the latest firmware updates.

REBOOTING

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to

reboot your wireless product.

FACTORY RESET

Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to

reset your wireless product to factory settings and

clear the network configuration.

AUTOMATIC INPUT SELECTION

Your speaker may automatically switch to the

streaming input if it detects that a new AirPlay con-

nection has been established with the speaker.

PLAYBACK – FROM AN APPLE iOS DEVICE

1. Open your music application.

2. Press the AirPlay Icon and choose your speaker

from the list.

3. Play music.

PLAYBACK – FROM ITUNES ON A MAC

OR PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER)

1. Launch iTunes (version 10 or later).

2. Click the AirPlay icon (usually located in the

upper left of the iTunes window) and choose

your speaker from the list. You can choose

multiple speakers if you have more than one

speaker on your network.

3. Play music.

CONTROLLING PLAYBACK USING ITUNES

To control playback (play/pause/volume) from

your speaker or remote control, follow these steps:

1. On your computer, launch iTunes (version

10.2.2 or later).

2. Open “Preferences” and choose “Devices.”

3. Check the box for “Allow iTunes audio control

from remote speakers” and click okay.

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arc™ (anthem room correctIon)

Even when the finest speakers are perfectly

positioned, the room itself still has a dramatic

impact on any system’s sound, an impact more

profound than that of any individual component.

Various solutions have fallen in and out of favor

over the years, but none has solved the problem of

“the room.” Until ARC.

Using proprietary processes and the power of your

PC, the ARC system analyzes each speaker’s in-

room sound, then computes the required correction

to yield optimal performance from every speaker.

It’s a process that takes approximately 15 minutes.

Anthem’s approach is a true audiophile solution to

the problems of the room.

IMPORTANT! The listening space must be silent

while performing ARC. A noisy computer fan,

a dishwasher or microwave running, etc. can

negatively affect ARC’s measurements.

How to Use ARC Technology:

1. Ensure that your wireless product is already

connected on your home network and is

powered “on”.

2. Download the ARC-2 software from www.

anthemAV.com and install it. Once the drivers

are installed, follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Using the USB cable, connect the ARC

microphone to a Windows® PC running

Windows® 7 or 8 (32 and 64 bit). The USB

cable and ARC microphone are provided with

your wireless product.

4. Look for the icon on your desktop and launch

the ARC™ program. Follow the prompts on

your computer screen to successfully run the

ARC™ software; the entire process should take

approximately 15 minutes.

5. Hold the ARC microphone with your arm fully

extended, the ARC microphone tip must point

towards the ceiling and it must be positioned at

ear level (fig. 3).

6. For best results, hold the microphone in 5

different positions around the room.

TIP! Once the ARC process is complete, the

corrected listening curves will be stored and music

will be played back reflecting these corrections. To

turn ARC correction on and off, press and hold

the mute button for 5 seconds. A ‘negative tone’

will sound to verify ARC is switched off. A ‘positive

tone’ will sound to verify ARC is switched on.

ARC™

Microphone

Ear Level

Fig. 3

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your wireless product is provided with an automatic

Limited 90 Day Warranty coverage. You have the

option, at no additional charge, to receive a Limited

2 Year Warranty coverage. To obtain the Limited

2 Year Warranty coverage, please complete and

return the Certificate of Registration to MartinLogan

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 card on file! If you did not receive a

Certificate of Registration with your new wireless

product, you cannot be assured of having received

new units. If this is the case, please contact your

authorized MartinLogan dealer.

SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number is located on back of the wireless

product, near the connection panel. The serial num-

ber 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 coun-

try in accordance with its applicable warranty.

2 Should a MartinLogan product require ser-

vicing 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 distribu-

tor’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.

general InFormatIon

MartinLogan customer service is available

Monday–Friday between the hours of 8am–5pm

(central time) by calling (785) 749-0133 or by

emailing service@martinlogan.com.

contactIng cuStomer ServIce

I’m having trouble using the Play-Fi

app.

• For information on the DTS Play-Fi app, please

visit: https://play-fi.com/faq

Wireless product does not turn on.

• Check that the wireless product’s AC power

cord is firmly attached to the AC Power In input

and plugged into a working AC outlet.

The Wi-Fi Indicator light does not light up.

• When connected to a network with an Ethernet

cable, this light will turn off.

I am unable to connect my wireless

product to my network.

• Verify that your wireless network is functioning.

• Your router’s wireless signal may be weak or

your wireless product may be out of the range

of your Wi-Fi network. Move the wireless

product closer to the router or use an Ethernet

connection instead.

• Before connecting to your network, verify

that your wireless product’s Input button is

illuminated in white. This indicates network

streaming mode. If the Input button is illuminated

in blue your wireless product is in Analog mode.

Press the Input button to enter network streaming

mode (white).

• Reboot your wireless product. On the wireless

product’s control panel, press and hold the

power button for 3 seconds. The reset tone will

sound once. This reboot will cycle the power

off and on and force the wireless product to

reconnect to your network.

troubleShootIng

How do I connect the wireless product to

my television, Blu-Ray/DVD/CD player?

If your television has analog outputs these can be

used instead.

How do I clean my wireless product?

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 elec-

tronics 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.

Can I use other cables other than those

provided with the wireless product?

The cables included with the wireless product are

intended to get you started. You may find it neces-

sary to augment your system with additional cables

or replace the included cables with cables of different

length.

Is there likely to be any interaction

between my speakers and the television

in my A/V system?

Yes, but only with CRT televisions. This wireless

product is not magnetically shielded and should be

kept at least 2 feet away from a CRT television.

LCD and plasma televisions will not be affected.

How can I remove the grille cloth from

the wireless product?

The wireless product grille cover is not removable.

Frequently aSked queStIonS

• Reset your wireless product to factory settings.

On the wireless product’s control panel, press

and hold the power button for 10 seconds. The

reset tone will sound twice. Once complete,

your wireless product will be reset to factory

default settings and will clear the network

configuration. After a reset has been performed,

there is no way to recover the previous user

configured settings.

The Play-Fi app cannot find my wireless

product.

• If you are trying to setup your wireless product,

verify the wireless product is fully powered on

and in Access Point Mode (Wi-Fi Indicator light

is pulsing slowly). If the Wi-Fi Indicator light

does not pulse slowly, press and hold the Wi-

Fi Setup button for 8 seconds. You will hear

two tones—one at 3 seconds and another at 8

seconds.

• Verify you are within the recommended range

of your wireless router.

•

Verify your mobile device or PC has its Wi-Fi

enabled or is otherwise connected to your

network.

• Verify there are no other apps running on your

device that might impede wireless connectivity

to your network.

• Restart your phone, tablet, or PC.

• If you still can’t find the wireless product on your

network and are in an office environment, verify

with your network administrator that no special

permissions are enabled that would prevent

external wireless products from communicating

with the network.

• If the wireless product is still not found, uninstall,

re-download, and re-install the DTS Play-Fi

app

on your mobile device or PC.

• Reboot your wireless product. On the wireless

product’s control panel, press and hold the

power button for 3 seconds. The reset tone will

sound once. This reboot will cycle the power

off and on and force the wireless product to

reconnect to your network.

• Reset your wireless product to factory settings.

On the wireless product’s control panel, press

and hold the power button for 10 seconds. The

reset tone will sound twice. Once complete,

your wireless product will be reset to factory

default settings and will clear the network

configuration. After a reset has been performed,

there is no way to recover the previous user

configured settings.

The Play-Fi app reports “Play-Fi Devices Lost.”

• Check that your device is powered on.

• Verify you have a strong network signal.

• Verify the network connection has not been lost.

• Check for other devices that might be causing

heavy network traffic.

• Verify that your mobile device or PC has not left

the range of your router.

• Verify that your mobile device or PC and your

wireless product are connected to the same

network.

• Verify that your wireless product’s wireless

streaming has not been taken over by another

app.

• Exit and then restart the DTS Play-Fi app.

• Uninstall, re-download, and re-install the DTS

Play-Fi app on your mobile device or PC.

• Reboot your wireless product. On the wireless

product’s control panel, press and hold the

power button for 3 seconds. The reset tone will

sound once. This reboot will cycle the power

off and on and force the wireless product to

reconnect to your network.

• Reset your wireless product to factory settings.

On the wireless product’s control panel, press

and hold the power button for 10 seconds. The

reset tone will sound twice. Once complete,

your wireless product will be reset to factory

default settings and will clear the network

configuration. After a reset has been performed,

there is no way to recover the previous user

configured settings.

No output from the wireless product.

• Check that the wireless product is turned on.

• Check that the wireless product is not muted.

• Check that the wireless product’s volume is not

turned all the way down.

• Check that the wireless product is set to the

proper input.

• Check that all system components are turned

on and source material is playing.

• Turn the wireless product off and on using the

Power button.

• Unplug the wireless product, wait 30 seconds,

and plug it back in.

• Check that all interconnecting cables are con-

nected at both ends.

• If necessary, try connecting an alternate source

component to make sure the original source

component isn’t the problem.

When using the Analog Input, sound is

coming from both my wireless product

and my connected television.

• When utilizing the wireless product to repro-

duce audio, 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 to

“mute” the television.

When using the Analog Input, the wire-

less product is too quiet even when the

wireless product is turned up.

• Check that the output on your television or

other source components are not connected via

a variable level output. Sometimes this option

may be configured in your source components

menu. Please refer the manual for the source

component in question.

No sound coming from external sub

• Check that the external sub is turned on.

• Check that the subwoofer cables are attached

to the Sub Out connection on the wireless

product and to the appropriate input on the

subwoofer.

• Turn the wireless product off and on using the

Power button.

• Unplug the wireless product, wait 30 seconds,

and plug it back in.

External sub is too quiet.

• Turn up the volume on the subwoofer.

• Adjust the bass level setting in the wireless

product menu system.

• Try moving the subwoofer to a different loca-

tion in the listening room.

My wireless product is not behaving as

expected.

• Turn the wireless product off and on using the

Power button.

• Unplug the wireless product, wait 30 seconds,

and plug it back in.

bravado SPecIFIcatIonS*

Frequency Response .....................

Sensitivity.............................

Crossover Frequency.....................

Amplifier Power ........................

High Frequency Drivers...................

Low Frequency Drivers ...................

Cabinet ..............................

Components ...........................

Wireless Input .........................

Inputs................................

Output ...............................

Controls ..............................

Wireless Connectivity ....................

Room Correction........................

Power Draw...........................

Weight...............................

Dimensions (HxWxD) ....................

45–20,000 Hz ± 2 dB

91dB

3,000 Hz

1 x 50 Watts (woofer). 2 x 25 Watts (tweeters)

200 Watts (200 Watts peak) combined total output.

Two 0.94” x 1” (2.4cm x 2.5cm) Folded Motion

Transducers with 2.8” x 1.25” (7.1cm x 3.2cm)

diaphragm.

5” (12.7cm) fiber cones with extended throw drive

assembly. Non-resonant asymmetrical chamber format.

Sealed

DSP based preamplifier

Apple® AirPlay®, DTS Play-Fi®

Analog 3.5mm, Ethernet, AC Power

Subwoofer Out via Analog RCA

Left/Stereo/Right position switch

2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz; 802.11 a/g/n

ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction) with included cali-

brated microphone

Max: 120 Watts, Idle: 9 Watts, Standby: < 0.3 Watts

20.5 lbs. (9.3 kg)

5” x 39.9” x 5.85” (12.7cm x 101.3cm x 14.8cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Forte SPecIFIcatIonS*

Amplifier Power ........................

Wireless Input .........................

Inputs................................

Output ...............................

Wireless Connectivity ....................

Room Correction........................

Power Draw...........................

Weight...............................

Dimensions (HxWxD) ....................

Class-D Amp; 2 x 100 Watts RMS 4 Ohms (2 x

200 Watts peak)

Apple® AirPlay®, DTS Play-Fi®

Left/Right RCA Analog Ethernet, AC Power

Subwoofer Out via Analog RCA

2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz; 802.11 a/g/n

ARC™ (Anthem Room Correction) with included

calibrated microphone

Max: 120 Watts, Idle: 9 Watts, Standby: < 0.3

Watts

20.5 lbs. (9.3 kg)

5” x 39.9” x 5.85” (12.7cm x 101.3cm x

14.8cm)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

dImenSIonal drawIngS: bravado

dImenSIonal drawIngS: Forte

Lawrence, Kansas, USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.5320 www.martinlogan.com

FCC Information and Copyright

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 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:

—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.

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.

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

environment .This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm

between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Operations in the 5.15~5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.

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