Martin Audio MA2.8s (ETL), User Manual

Page 1: ... 8 5 4 IMPEDANCE MATCHING MLS SWITCH 9 5 4 1 THE MLS TECHNOLOGY 10 5 4 2 THE PROBLEM 10 5 4 3 THE SOLUTION 10 6 INSTALLATION 10 6 1 MOUNTING 10 6 2 COOLING 10 6 3 OPERATING VOLTAGE 11 6 4 DENMARK 11 6 5 SWITZERLAND 11 6 6 GROUNDING 11 6 7 POWER CONSUMPTION 11 6 7 1 CALCULATION 12 7 CONNECTIONS 13 7 1 INPUT CONNECTIONS 13 7 1 1 BALANCED INPUTS 13 7 1 2 UNBALANCED INPUTS 13 7 2 CONNECTING SPEAKERS 1...

Page 2: ...ON To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not remove screws There are no user serviceable parts inside this amplifier Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 3 4 Important Safety Instructions Before using your amplifier please read the operating instructions and the safety suggestions 1 Keep this manual for future reference 2 Do not operate the amplifier if liquid ingress is suspected...

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