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MartinLogan Dynamo 700 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 700'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 700 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.

  • Page 4: Packaging

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  • Page 5: Introduction

    Dynamo 700 subwoofer with MartinLogan and non-MartinLogan products both seamless and simple. The materials in your new Dynamo 700 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

    Step 1: Unpacking Remove your new subwoofer from its packing. Step 2: Placement Ideally, place the Dynamo 700 in a corner near the front of the room. This is a good place to start. Please see the Installation in Brief rIef Placement section (page 11) of this manual for more details.

  • Page 7: About The Controls

    Experiment, try different settings and be patient. Crossover When the Dynamo 700 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 700 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 700 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

    To establish a wireless connection, connect a transmitter to your electronics and follow these two easy steps. Connections and Control Settings 1. Press the Dynamo 700’s sync button once. The LED will blink quickly. 2 Press the sync button on the SWT-1 transmitter once.

  • Page 11: Placement

    (effects) and center channels. Note the corner placement of the Dynamo 700 at the front of the listening room. Figure 8. Placing the Dynamo 700 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 700 is capable of both front-firing and down-firing woofer orientations. Changing Woofer Orientation When installing the Dynamo 700 in a cabinet it is recom- mended that the subwoofer be converted to a front firing configuration. (see figure 9).

  • Page 13: Room Acoustics

    1 Carefully lay the Dynamo 700 on its side to gain access to the bottom of the feet. 2 Firmly press the spikes into the feet of the Dynamo 700. 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 700 Subwoofers as the LFE (effects) channels, MartinLogan Source speakers as front and surround (effects) channels, MartinLogan Fresco as the center channel.

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    • Check your processor setup. • If the problem persists, contact your dealer. Hums or Unusual Sounds • Turn the Dynamo 700 off, unplug all signal inputs, turn the Dynamo 700 back on and turn up the level. If the problem disappears, the hum is originating elsewhere in your system. • Connect the Dynamo 700’s AC connection to the same AC circuit as the pre amp.

  • Page 16: General Information

    Specifications The Dynamo 700 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 700 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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