Инструкции Пользователя для MartinLogan ElectroMotion® ESL X

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Will my electric bill go ‘sky high’ by leaving my 
speakers plugged in all the time? 
No. A pair of MartinLogan’s will draw about 8 
watts maximum (idle). There is circuitry to turn 
off the static charge when not in use; however, 
actual consumption will remain close to the same. 
The primary purpose of the sensing circuitry is to 
prevent dust collection on the electrostatic element. 
If the diaphragm is punctured with a pencil or 
similar item, how extensive would the damage 
to the speaker be? 
Our research department has literally punctured 
hundreds of holes in a diaphragm, neither affecting 
the quality of the sound nor causing the diaphragm 
to rip. However, you will be able to see the actual 
puncture and it can be a physical nuisance. If this 
is the case, replacing the electrostatic transducer 
will be the only solution.
Will exposure to sunlight affect the life or perfor-
mance of my speakers? 
We recommend that you not place any 
loudspeaker in direct sunlight. The ultraviolet (UV) 
rays from the sun can cause deterioration of grill 
cloth, speaker cones, etc. Small exposures to UV 
will not cause a problem. In general, the filtering 
of UV rays through glass will greatly reduce the 
negative effects on the electrostatic membrane itself.
Will excessive smoke or dust cause any 
problems with my electrostatic speakers? 
Exposure to excessive contaminants such as smoke 
or dust may potentially affect the performance 
of the electrostatic membrane, and may cause 
discoloration of the diaphragm membrane. When 
not in use for extended periods, you should unplug 
the speakers and cover them with the plastic bags 
in which the speakers were originally packed. It is 
a good idea to vacuum the electrostatic portion of 
each speaker three or four times a year. See the 
vacuuming FAQ. 
A problem has recently developed with my 
MartinLogan speakers. The right speaker seems 
to be hissing even when the amplifier and such 
are not connected. I was wondering if this 
sounds like any problem you have encoun-
tered previously and have a simple solution for 
or might it be something which will need to be 
looked into more carefully. 
Your speakers are dusty. See the vacuuming 
FAQ. The electrostatic charge on the element has 
attracted airborne dust or pollen. Since 1993, all 
of our speakers have been built with a charging 
circuit board that only charges the electrostatic 
element when music plays. At other times they 
are not charged and cannot collect dust. You can 
get the same benefit by simply unplugging them 
whenever they are not in use. A power strip is an 
easy way to do that.
Could my children, pets, or myself be shocked by 
the high-voltage present in the electrostatic panel? 
No. High voltage with low current is not 
dangerous. As a matter of fact, the voltage in our 
speakers is 10 times less than the static electricity 
that builds up on the surface of your television 
screen. 
How do MartinLogan speakers hold up over a 
long term in the humidity of tropical climates?
We should tell you that MartinLogan indeed 
has a very substantial number of customers in 
tropical regions of the world. Our speakers have 
been serving them nicely for many years. This 
concern may have come from our earlier design 
of speakers, which were charged continuously. 
Since 1993, all of our speakers have been 
designed so that they only charge the panel while 
music is being played. This improvement has 
made a tremendous difference in the consistent 
performance of our product. There may be a little 
more maintenance involved in humid regions when 
not in an air conditioned environment. Simply 
enough, the concern is to keep the electrostatic