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MartinLogan Dynamo 1000 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Serial Numbers: _______________ Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this informa- tion when filling out your warranty registration. Dynamo 1000's serial number is located near the bottom of the backplate and on the shipping container.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Dynamo 1000 is shipped to authorized MartinLogan distributors with the correct power supply for use in the country of intend- ed sale. A list of authorized distributors can be accessed at www.martinlogan.com or by emailing info@martinlogan.

  • Page 4: Packaging

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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Dynamo 1000 subwoofer with MartinLogan and non-MartinLogan products both seamless and simple. The materials in your new Dynamo 1000 subwoofer are of the highest quality and will provide years of enduring enjoyment and deepening respect. The cabinet is con- structed from the finest composite material for acoustical integrity and is finished with an attractive custom coating.

  • Page 6: Installation In Brief

    In We know that you are eager to hear your new Dynamo 1000 subwoofer, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once you have it operational, please take the time to read, in depth, the rest of the information in this manual.

  • Page 7: About The Controls

    Experiment, try different settings and be patient. Crossover When the Dynamo 1000 is connected in multi-channel mode (via its Right/LFE input), the crossover switch should be set to 'Bypass (LFE In)' so that the low pass filter is not active and your processor handles the bass management.

  • Page 8: Connections And Control Settings

    Signal Connection (see figure 2): 1 Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier to the left and right inputs of the Dynamo 1000 using quality RCA interconnects. If your preamplifier only has one set of outputs you may need to obtain Y adapters from your dealer.

  • Page 9: Multi-Channel/Lfe Mode

    Multi-Channel/LFE Mode This setup is recommended if your Dynamo 1000 will be used in a dedicated home theater or multi-channel system. When a signal is connected to the subwoofer’s LFE input, and the crossover switch is set to 'Bypass (LFE In)' the internal low pass filter is not active.

  • Page 10: Ac Power Connection

    In the case of microwave ovens, the inter- ference will only occur when the microwave is operating. Figure 6. Establishing a connection between the Dynamo 1000 and the SWT-1 Subwoofer Wireless Transmitter (sold separately).

  • Page 11: Placement

    (effects) and center channels. Note the corner placement of the Dynamo 1000 at the front of the listening room. Figure 8. Placing the Dynamo 1000 in a cabinet requires a minimum of three inches of open space on the front and back.

  • Page 12: Changing Woofer Orientation

    Figure 9. The Dynamo 1000 is capable of both front-firing and down-firing woofer orientations. Changing Woofer Orientation When installing the Dynamo 1000 in a cabinet it is rec- ommended that the subwoofer be converted to a front firing configuration. (see figure 9).

  • Page 13: Room Acoustics

    1 Carefully lay the Dynamo 1000 on its side to gain access to the bottom of the feet. 2 Firmly press the spikes into the feet of the Dynamo 1000. Caution: Make sure your hands and any cabling are clear of the spikes. Do not slide the subwoofer as spikes are sharp and can damage your floor or carpet.

  • Page 14: Home Theater

    Good subwoofers will provide a foundation for the rest of the system. Figure 12. Dynamo 1000 Subwoofers as the LFE (effects) channels, MartinLogan Source speakers as front and surround (effects) channels, MartinLogan Fresco as the center channel.

  • Page 15: Faq & Troubleshooting

    Will my electric bill go 'sky high' by leaving my subwoofer plugged in all the time? No. The Dynamo 1000, when the power switch is set to ‘Auto On’, will draw about 15 watts when idle and only 1 watts in standby mode.

  • Page 16: General Information

    Specifications The Dynamo 1000 subwoofer system consists of a single woofer for high SPL output with minimal distortion. The equalization used is specifically designed to counteract the response of the woofers sealed box response. This equalization leads to minimal group delay and proper transient response.

  • Page 17: Dimensional Drawings

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  • Page 18: Glossary Of Audio Terms

    loSSary of AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes) and some form of power supply to operate. Amplitude. The extreme range of a signal. Usually mea- sured from the average to the extreme. Arc. The visible sparks generated by an electrical discharge. ATF.
  • Page 19 Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by which a varying current in it produces a varying magnetic field that introduces voltages in the same circuit or in a nearby circuit. It is measured in henrys. Inductor. A device designed primarily to introduce induc- tance into an electrical circuit.
  • Page 20 Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Dynamo 1000 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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