Page 3 - Contents 3; ontentS; • Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not; FAQ
3 Contents 3 c ontentS WARNING! • Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not remove cover. • Refer servicing to a qualified technician. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this module to moisture. • Unplug subwoofer should any abnormal conditions occur. In accordance with the European Union...
Page 4 - Packaging; ackagIng
Page 5 - ntroductIon; Thank you—the MartinLogan owner,
5 Introduction 5 I ntroductIon Thank you—the MartinLogan owner, for loving what we do, and making it possible for us to do what we love. Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world's premier subwoofers. The MartinLogan Dynamo 1000 represents the extension of an intensive, dedicated team r...
Page 6 - Step 3: Signal Connection
6 Installation in Brief I nStallatIon In B rIef 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. It will give...
Page 8 - Before Connecting the Dynamo
c onnectIonS and c ontrol S ettIngS Before Connecting the Dynamo 6 Connections and Control Settings Figure 2. Signal connection for 2-channel mode. Figure 3. Control settings for 2-channel mode. MartinLogan's engineering and design team developed the Dynamo 1000 for easy setup and system integra- ti...
Page 10 - another—a distance as little as two feet will often alleviate
10 Connections and Control Settings AC Power Connection WARNING! The power cord should not be installed, removed, or left detached from the subwoofer while the other end is con- nected to an AC power source. The IEC power cord should be firmly inserted into the AC power receptacle on the rear connec...
Page 11 - lacement; Ask Your Dealer
p lacement Placement 11 Generally, subwoofers have the most output when placed in the corner of a room. However, this can also exagger- ate the subwoofers output making blending difficult. We recommend starting by placing the Dynamo 1000 in a corner. If, after the full range of tuning techniques hav...
Page 12 - Changing Woofer Orientation; Please note, 90° RCA adaptors may be required to
12 Placement 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). 1 Prepare a flat surface with a blanket to protect the Dynamo 1000's finish. Unplug signal and power connec- tion...
Page 13 - Terminology; Standing Waves; until a pattern emerges—this is called a standing wave.; Resonant Surfaces and Objects; Solid Footing; Spike Installation Instructions:; Your Room
r oom a couStIcS Home Theater 13 This is an area that requires both a little background to understand and some time and experimentation to attain the best performance from your system. Your room is actu- ally a component and an important part of your system. This component is a large variable and ca...
Page 14 - Front Left and Front Right
14 Home Theater h ome t heater It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect their television to a stereo system. The advantage was the use of the larger speakers and more powerful amplifier of the stereo system. Even though the sound was greatly improved, it was still mono and limited by...
Page 15 - requently
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions & Troubleshooting 15 How do I clean my subwoofer? Use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to clean your subwoofer. We recommend a specialty cloth (available through the Xtatic shop at www.martinlogan.com) that cleans better than anything else w...
Page 16 - Amplifier; Service
g eneral I nformatIon 16 General Information 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 grou...
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