Frequently Asked Questions And Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions; Troubleshooting - MartinLogan Dynamo 600X User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean my subwoofer? Use a dust free cloth or a
soft brush to clean your subwoofer.
Is it safe to set things on my subwoofer? While your
subwoofer is designed with a durable, stain-resistant surface, we
advise you not to set anything on your subwoofer—especially con-
tainers holding liquids.
Is there likely to be any interaction between my
sub and the television in my Audio/ Video system?
No. Although your sub doesn't use a shielded driver, modern
plasma, LCD, and LED television are not susceptible to magnetic
interference. We recommend 3 feet between the sub 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. When the
power switch is set to 'Auto' the subwoofer will draw very few
watts when idle or in standby mode.
Should I unplug my sub during a thunderstorm? Yes,
or before. It's a good idea to disconnect all of your audio/video
components during stormy weather.
Is the Control App available for PC or Mac? No. The
Subwoofer Control App is only available for iOS and Android
devices.
Is the Control App avialble for Windows Phone? No.
The Subwoofer Control App is only available for iOS and Android
devices.
How do I install a firmware update? Use a USB cable
to connect the subwoofer's USB Input (Micro-B USB) to a USB
(Type A) input on your computer. Using ARC software (available
from AnthemAV.com/ARC), choose your subwoofer when asked to
select a device. The ARC software should automatically ask if you
would like to install an update if one is available. ARC software
will download and install the firmware update from MartinLogan
servers. You may also manually initiate a firmware update by
choosing the option from the software's menu. ARC also offer's the
ability to manually select a firmware file if you have one saved on
your computer.
How do I connect my subwoofer to a receiver with
two subwoofer outputs? Receivers and processors with
multiple subwoofer outputs usually output the same signal on both
outputs. You can connect your subwoofer to either output. If your
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processor/receiver offers independint control of the inputs, connect
your subwoofer to one output and use the receiver/processor's
menu to configure the outputs.
How do I connect my sub to a 2-channel system?
Your subwoofer is designed to connect to either 2-channel or multi-
channel systems (or both) and offers connetions and controls for
either scenario. Please review the "Connecting the Subwoofer and
Setting Controls" section of this manual for details.
Why does my subwoofer have so few controls?
These subwoofers have moved controls to a Subwoofer Control
App (available for iOS or Android).
My receiver has one sub output jack, but my sub
has two (or three) inputs . Which input should I use?
In most installations you will connect the receiver/processor's sub
output to the susbwoofer's LFE In (or Right In/LFE In in the case
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options to accomodate other scenarios. These are all outlined in
the "Connecting the Subwoofer and Setting Controls" section of
this manual.
Where should I place the subwoofer in my room?
We recommend starting by placing the subwoofer in a corner.
Generally, subs have the most output when placed in the corner of
a room. However, this can also exaggerate the sub output making
it difficult to blend with the main speakers. Additional adjustments
may be necessary. Please refer to the "Placement" section of this
manual or www.martinlogan.com/subsetup for more details.
My receiver has a room correction system . Should
I still use the subwoofer's built-in room correction?
The ARC (Anthem Room Correction) system in your sub is not a
replacement for room correction systems designed to optimize
multi-channel audio systems across the entire frequency range.
When beginning the task of optimizing a multi-channel audio sys-
tem's performance, the first step should always be proper setup
of the sub and front, center, and surround speakers. The next step
should be running ARC to adjust the individual sub's output to
account for room interactions. Only after proper setup of speakers
and subwoofers, including running ARC on the sub(s), is it time to
run your processor's full room correction system to help balance
overall system performance within the room."

Troubleshooting

No Output
• Check that all components are plugged in and turned on.
subs offer flexible connection