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MartinLogan Dynamo User Manual

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  • Page 1 Y N A M O u s e r ’ s m a n u a l ® A R T I N O G A N the loudspeaker technology company...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ask Your Dealer Enjoy Yourself Installing Dynamo in a Cabinet ....14 Contents Room Acoustics ......15...

  • Page 3: Installation In Brief

    We know that you are eager to hear your new Dynamo sub- woofer, 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 4: Introduction

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

  • Page 5: About The Controls

    Example: The MartinLogan Aeon i’s lowest frequency response is 43Hz. 70% of 43Hz equals 30.1, so you should set the Dynamo’s low pass filter to 30Hz. Remember, this is a general rule. We advise that once you try the recommended setting using the formula above, you should try the surrounding settings to see which sounds best.

  • Page 6: Connections And Control Settings

    2-Channel Mode This setup is recommended if your Dynamo will be used in a 2-channel system with main speakers playing full range. When a signal is connected to the Dynamo’s left/right inputs, the Dynamo’s internal low pass filter is active.

  • Page 7: Multi-Channel Mode

    Multi-Channel Mode This setup is recommended if your Dynamo will be used in a dedicated home theater or multi-channel system. When a signal is connected to the Dynamo’s LFE input, Dynamo’s inter- nal low pass filter is not active. By following this setup, you will allow your processor to handle most of the bass management.

  • Page 8: 2-Channel/Multi-Channel Mode

    By following this setup, you will allow your processor to handle most of the bass manage- ment while running in multi-channel mode, and relinquish control of the low pass filter to the Dynamo when running in a 2-channel mode. Signal Connection (see figure 6):...

  • Page 9: 2-Channel Using Speaker Level Inputs

    2-Channel Mode Using Speaker Level Inputs This setup is recommended if your Dynamo will be used in a 2-channel only system with full-range front loudspeakers. When a signal is connected to the Dynamo’s Left/Right Inputs, the Dynamo’s internal low pass filter is active.

  • Page 10: 2-Channel Mode With 2-Channel Output

    2-Channel Mode With 2-Channel Output This setup is recommended if your Dynamo will be used in a 2-channel only system. Signal Connection (see figure 10): 1 Connect the left and right outputs of your preamplifier to the left and right inputs of the Dynamo using quality RCA interconnects.

  • Page 11: Sub Out-Using Multiple Dynamos

    1 Connect the first Dynamo to your system using one of the five modes previously described. 2 Connect the Sub Out of the previous Dynamo to either the LFE or the Right (or Left) input of the next Dynamo using a quality RCA interconnect.

  • Page 12: Ac Power Connection

    Connections and Control Settings Replacing the Fuse If the fuse in your Dynamo should require changing, turn off and unplug your Dynamo before removing the fuse. Replace the bad fuse with a matching T 2A L 250V (T 1A L 250V if you are in a region using 230v–240v current).

  • Page 13: Placement

    Enjoy Yourself The Dynamo is a very refined subwoofer and will benefit from care in setup. With the above placement tips in mind you will find, over months of listening, that small changes can result in measurable differences.

  • Page 14: Installing Dynamo In A Cabinet

    Two 90° RCA adaptors are included with the Dynamo subwoofer. Figure 15. Placing the Dynamo in a cabinet requires a minimum of three inches of open space on the front and back. Placement Figure 16.

  • Page 15: Room Acoustics

    Usually, you can excite most of the standing waves in a room by putting the Dynamo in a corner. Listening posi- tion determines which standing waves you will experience. For instance, if you sit in a corner you will hear most of the standing waves.

  • Page 16: Solid Footing

    -inch thread insert that may be found on your other audio equipment (racks, speakers, etc). Spike Installation Instructions: 1 Carefully lay the Dynamo on its side to gain access to the bottom. 2 Remove existing feet or spikes. Thread new spikes into holes and screw them in all of the way.

  • Page 17: Home Theater

    Home theater is a complex purchase and we recommend that you consult your local MartinLogan dealer, who is well versed in this subject. Each piece of a surround system can be purchased sepa- rately.

  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting

    • Check that all your system components are turned on. • Check that the master power switch adjacent to the AC receptacle is set to 'On'. • Check that the power switch on the Dynamo is set to either 'Auto' or 'On'. • Check your wires and connections.

  • Page 19: General Information

    3-Year Warranty coverage you need to complete and return the Certificate of Registration, included with your subwoofer, and provide a copy of your dealer receipt, to MartinLogan within 30 days of purchase. For your convenience MartinLogan also offers online warranty registration at www.martinlogan.com.

  • Page 20: Glossary Of Audio Terms

    LOSSARY OF UDIO 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.
  • Page 21 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 22: Notes

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  • Page 24 ® A R T I N O G A N the loudspeaker technology company 2101 Delaware Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66046, USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.5320 www.martinlogan.com Rev. #071904 ©2004 MartinLogan. All rights reserved.

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