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Thank you—the MartinLogan owner, for loving what we do, and making it possible for us to do what we love. Serial Numbers: _______________ Record your serial numbers here for easy reference. You will need this information when filling out your warranty registration. Dynamo 500's serial number is located near the bottom of the backplate and on the shipping container.
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INTRODUCTION & INSTALLATION Introduction Congratulations! You have invested in one of the world's premier subwoofers. 7KH 0DUWLQ/RJDQ '\QDPR UHSUHVHQWV WKH H[WHQVLRQ 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. 7KH '\QDPR VXEZRRIHU XVHV D LQFK KLJK H[FXUsion driver to achieve deep, tight, well-defined bass.
ABOUT THE CONTROLS Figure 1. Dynamo 500 controls. Level Knob Setting the level too high will cause the bass to seem bloated and is the single most common cause of bad sounding subwoofers. A rule of thumb is that the subwoofer should not draw attention to itself, but should simply make the sysWHPV ORZ HQG VHHP PRUH H[WHQGHG DQG DFFXUDWH Phase Control Switch 7KH SKDVH FRQWURO LV HQWLUHO\ GHSHQGHQW RQ WKH VL]H DQG configuration of your listening environment, the placement of the unit, and your seating ar
CONNECTIONS AND CONTROL SETTINGS Before Connecting the Dynamo 0DUWLQ/RJDQ V HQJLQHHULQJ DQG GHVLJQ WHDP GHYHORSHG the Dynamo 500 for easy setup and system integration. Before beginning to connect your Dynamo 500, please review the controls discussed in the last section. An understanding of these will help speed you along as you connect and integrate your Dynamo 500 with your system. All signal connections are done on the rear connections panel of the Dynamo 500.
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AC Power Connection The power cord should be firmly inserted into any convenient AC wall outlet. The Dynamo 500 also integrates a signal sensing power supply that automatically switches off DIWHU VHQVLQJ QR PXVLF VLJQDO IRU VHYHUDO PLQXWHV WKLV ZLOO FDXVH WKH VWDWXV /(' WR WXUQ RII Your Dynamo 500 subwoofer is wired for the power service supplied in the country of original consumer sale.
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HOME THEATER 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 the broadcast signal. ,Q WKH ODWH ·V DQG HDUO\ ·V WZR QHZ KRPH movie formats became widely available to the public: 9&5 DQG ODVHU GLVF %\ ERWK IRUPDWV KDG GHYHORSHG LQWR YHU\ KLJK TXDOLW\ audio/video s
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GENERAL INFORMATION Specifications The Dynamo 500 subwoofer system consists of a single woofer for high SPL output with minimal distortion. The HTXDOL]DWLRQ XVHG LV VSHFLILFDOO\ GHVLJQHG WR FRXQWHUDFW WKH UHVSRQVH RI WKH ZRRIHUV VHDOHG ER[ UHVSRQVH 7KLV HTXDOL]DWLRQ OHDGV WR PLQLPDO JURXS GHOD\ DQG SURSHU transient response. Warranty and Registration Your Dynamo 500 subwoofer is provided with an autoPDWLF /LPLWHG 'D\ :DUUDQW\ FRYHUDJH System Frequency Response ² +] G% $QHFKRLF LQ WKH /)(
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GLOSSARY OF AUDIO TERMS AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. DC. Abbreviation for direct current. Active crossover. 8VHV DFWLYH GHYLFHV WUDQVLVWRUV ,&V WXEHV and some form of power supply to operate. Diffraction. The breaking up of a sound wave caused by some type of mechanical interference such as a cabinet edge, grill frame or other similar object. Amplitude. 7KH H[WUHPH UDQJH RI D VLJQDO 8VXDOO\ PHDVXUHG IURP WKH DYHUDJH WR WKH H[WUHPH Diaphragm.
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 inductance into an electrical circuit. Sometimes called a choke or coil. Linearity. 7KH H[WHQW WR ZKLFK DQ\ VLJQDO KDQGOLQJ SURFHVV is accomplished without amplitude distortion. Midrange. 7KH PLGGOH IUHTXHQFLHV ZKHUH WKH HDU LV WKH most sensitive.
WARNING! Do not use your Dynamo 500 loudspeakers outside of the country of original sale—voltage requirements vary by country. Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The Dynamo 500 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. ® Lawrence, Kansas, USA tel 785.749.0133 fax 785.749.
