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MartinLogan Dynamo 500 User Manual

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  • Page 1 5 0 0 Y N A M O u s e r ’ s m a n u a l...
  • Page 2 Serial Numbers: _______________ Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this informa- tion when filling out your warranty registration. Dynamo 500's serial number is located near the bottom of the backplate and on the shipping container.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Warranty and Registration Service For this reason MartinLogan has arranged with our distributors in Dimensional Drawings ....15 Glossary of Audio Terms ....16 cost to you.

  • Page 4: Introduction & Installation In Brief

    Step 2: Placement integrity and is finished with an attractive custom coating. Ideally, place the Dynamo 500 in a corner near the front of the room. This is a good place to start. Please see the your Dynamo 500 subwoofer and the philosophy applied to its design.

  • Page 5: About The Controls

    BOUT THE ONTROLS Figure 1. Dynamo 500 controls. Level Knob Low Pass Filter Knob Setting the level too high will cause the bass to seem bloat- ed and is the single most common cause of bad sounding subwoofers. A rule of thumb is that the subwoofer should...

  • Page 6: Connections And Control Settings

    Figure 2. Signal connection for 2-channel mode. 1 Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier to the left and right inputs of the Dynamo 500 using one set of outputs you may need to obtain Y adapters from your dealer.

  • Page 7: Multi-Channel/Lfe Mode

    Multi-Channel/LFE Mode This setup is recommended if your Dynamo 500 will be used Pass: 24dB. The optimal setting for these options may vary depending on your room and listening preferences. a signal is connected to the subwoofer’s LFE input, and the 4 Adjust the phase control until ideal blending is obtained.

  • Page 8: Ac Power Connection

    Replacing the Fuse The power cord should be firmly inserted into any conve- nient AC wall outlet. The Dynamo 500 also integrates a turn off and unplug your Dynamo 500 before removing the signal sensing power supply that automatically switches off...

  • Page 9: Placement

    Listening Position Generally, subwoofers have the most output when placed recommend starting by placing the Dynamo 500 in a cor- employed, the subwoofer sounds like it has too much upper bass energy try pulling it away from the wall, toward the listening position.

  • Page 10: Room Acoustics

    Dynamo 500 in a corner. Listening types of surfaces in the room. rience. For instance, if you sit in a corner you will hear most of the standing waves.

  • Page 11: Home Theater

    MartinLogan dealer, as they are well versed in this subject. Each piece of a surround system can be purchased sepa- complained that the movie was too real.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    Will my electric bill go 'sky high' by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The Dynamo 500, when the power switch is set to 12 watts in standby mode. Should I unplug my subwoofer during a thun- derstorm? audio/video components during stormy weather.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Muddy Bass the front and side walls. Hums or Unusual Sounds the Dynamo 500 back on and turn up the level. If the problem disappears, the hum is originating elsewhere in your system. AC circuit as the pre amp.

  • Page 14: General Information

    NFORMATION Specifications Warranty and Registration The Dynamo 500 subwoofer system consists of a single Your Dynamo 500 subwoofer is provided with an auto- woofer for high SPL output with minimal distortion. The You have the option, at no additional charge, to receive transient response.

  • Page 15: Dimensional Drawings

    IMENSIONAL RAWINGS Dimensional Drawings...

  • Page 16: Glossary Of Audio Terms

    LOSSARY OF UDIO ERMS AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. DC. Abbreviation for direct current. Diffraction. The breaking up of a sound wave caused Active crossover. and some form of power supply to operate. by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame or other similar object.
  • Page 17 Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by which Resistor. A device used in a circuit to provide resistance. a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that introduces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby Resonance.
  • Page 18 Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Dynamo 500 is shipped to authorized MartinLogan distributors with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale. A list of authorized distributors can be accessed at www.martinlogan.com or by emailing info@martinlogan.com.

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