MartinLogan 1000 User Manual

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Important Safety InStructIonS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

11 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normal­ly, or has been dropped.

12 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain

readily operable.

13 To completely disconnect this equipment from the mains,

disconnect the power supply cord plug from the receptacle.

14 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

15 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

16 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

17 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or
moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
should not be placed on this apparatus.

Serial Numbers: _______________

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

2 Important Safety Instructions

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This device complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two con-

Dynamo 1000

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

FO R HOM E OR O FFICE USE

ditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause unde­sired operation.

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 WEEE (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective
August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this

product may contain regulated materials which upon
disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and
recycling processing.

For this reason MartinLogan has arranged with our distributors in
European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no
cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from
whom you purchased this product, email [e-mail] or visit
the distributor locator at www.martinlogan.com.

Please note, only this product itself falls under the WEEE directive.
When disposing of packaging and other related shipping materials we
encourage you to recycle these items through the normal channels.

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation in Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

About the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connections and Control Settings . . . . . . . . . 8

Before Connecting the Dynamo 1000
2-Channel Mode

Multi-Channel/LFE Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Replacing the Fuse
Break-In
Optional Wireless Connection

Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Listening Position
Ask Your Dealer
Enjoy Yourself
Installing in a Cabinet

Changing Woofer Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Room Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Your Room
Terminology
Solid Footing

Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

FAQ & Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

FAQ

Troubleshooting

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications

Warranty and Registration
Service

Dimensional Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Glossary of Audio Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

The lightning bolt flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni­tude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING!DonotuseyourDynamo1000loudspeakersoutsideofthecountryoforiginalsale—voltagerequire-
ments vary by country. 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.

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4 Packaging

IntroductIon

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 research program direct­ed toward establishing a world class line of reference
subwoofers using leading-edge technology, without com­promising durability, reliability, craftsmanship or aesthetics.

The Dynamo 1000 subwoofer uses a 12-inch high-excur­sion driver to achieve deep, tight, well-defined bass. A
proprietary amplifier is used to drive the output stage with
precision and extremely high efficiency. Low-pass filtering
and phase control have been designed to make integrat­ing the 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 con­structed from the finest composite material for acoustical
integrity and is finished with an attractive custom coating.

This User's Manual will explain in detail the operation
of your Dynamo 1000 subwoofer and the philosophy
applied to its design. A clear understanding will insure
that you obtain maximum performance and pleasure from
this most exacting subwoofer.

5Introduction 5

InStallatIon In BrIef

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 you perspective on how to attain the greatest pos­sible performance from this most exacting subwoofer system.

If you experience any difficulties in setup or operation of
the Dynamo 1000, please refer to the Placement, Room
Acoustics and Connections and Control Settings sections.

Should you encounter a persistent problem that cannot
be resolved, please contact your authorized MartinLogan
dealer. They will provide you with the appropriate techni­cal analysis to alleviate the situation.

Step 1: Unpacking

Remove your new subwoofer from its packing.

Step 2: Placement

Ideally, place the Dynamo 1000 in a corner near the front
of the room. This is a good place to start. Please see the
Placement section (page 11) of this manual for more details.

Step 3: Signal Connection

Use the best cables you can. High quality cables, available
from your specialty dealer, are recommended and will
give you superior performance.

Attach your preamplifier/processor outputs through cables
to the signal input area located on the Dynamo 1000’s
rear panel. Please see the Connections and Control
Settings section (pages 8–10) of this manual for more
details.

Step 4: Power Connection (AC) (see warning)

Make sure the level knob is set at 'Min'. Plug the Dynamo
1000 subwoofer into a wall outlet. Review the AC Power
Connection section (page 10) of this manual for more
details.

Step 5: Setting the Controls

Set the level knob to a medium volume position (12
o'clock). Set the power switch to ‘Auto On'.

Step 6: Listen and Enjoy

Now, you may adjust your system and enjoy!

6 Installation in Brief