Induction Dynamics SX7000 User guide

Induction Dynamics www.inductiondynamics.com
MSE Audio Group 8005W. 110th St., Suite 208 Overland Park, Kansas 66210 [phone] www.mseaudio.com
Power FL-8 Power FL-10 Power FL-12
SX7000
Thank you for purchasing Induction Dynamics’
revolutionary dARTS (DigitalAudio Reference
Theater System). This exciting entertainment
system will provide the best possible sound
reproduction of music and video programming in
any room environment, and at every seat in that
room.
Please take a few moments to study this Instal-
lation Guide to get the most out of your dARTS
system. Your professional installer will make
every effort to place the speakers to take into
account your room’s natural acoustics, but will
into your decorating plans. Induction Dynamics’
perfectly matched speakers, and the Audyssey
Laboratories MultEQ XT room correction software
as implemented by your installer, will then work
together to overcome the acoustic anomalies
of your room and give you ideal sound at every
seating location.
Contents:
SX7000 Features 1
Safety Instructions 2
Audyssey MultEQ XT Installation 3
Speaker Placement 3
System Wiring and Connection 4
Caring for Your SX7000 6
Maintenance and Service 6
Warranty 6
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SX7000 Features:
Audyssey MultEQ XT callibration software
Large dual mode power supply
Eight (8) XLR balanced Inputs
Controls up to four (4) rooms of stereo
Auto switch
System Installation Guide
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Audio Perfection Realized

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that
its location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the ow of
air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.
10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed up or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
neither objects fall nor liquids spill into the inside of the
appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualied service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance
is not defeated.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of un-insulated“dangerous voltage: within the
product’s enclosure that may be o sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE
DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET
POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
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Audyssey MultEQ XT Software Installation
Referring to Audyssey’s calibration guide, your installer will use a professional calibration microphone
and a digital audio interface with his laptop computer to analyze your room’s acoustic properties as
they affect the entire seating area. This will give him the information to properly set up the volume
levels and delays for each speaker, and then it will automatically generate a series of correction lters
to load into your Induction Dynamics SX7000 amplier/speaker controller. This correction process will
then return your speakers to their original perfectly matched levels, and remove the room’s harmful
acoustic contributions, leaving you with superb sonic performance that sounds the same at every seat
in the room.
Speaker Placement
Induction Dynamics’ ability to precisely match each speaker to one another yields a much more
enveloping and accurate soundeld. This immersive entertainment experience will be enhanced if
you will follow a few basic rules of speaker placement. The front speakers (left, center, right) should
all be placed in as close to a horizontal line as possible, and should be at or slightly above ear level
while seated. The left and right speakers should be far enough apart (6- 8 feet if seated no more then
12 feet from your video display) to separate the information from each channel, but not so far as to
create a discontinuity with the image on the video display. With a large projection screen, they should
be placed as close to the sides of the screen as is practical. In addition to being in line with the front
channels, the center speaker should be as close to the center of the display as possible, whether
above/below the display, or behind a perforated projection screen. Induction Dynamics speakers are
magnetically shielded so they will not interfere with any type of television set. Please place the in-
cluded rubber feet on the bottom corners of each speaker to keep it from vibrating against the shelf or
stand on which it sits.
The surround speakers should be placed well above ear level in most rooms. Whether you are us-
ing direct- radiating speakers or our switchable dipolar/bipolar speakers for the surround channels,
please pay attention to placing them to create a large and enveloping soundeld. In a 5.1-channel
conguration, you will use one pair of surround speakers. If your listening area is near the back wall,
the best results can often be obtained by placing the surround speakers on the side walls, centered
on your listening positions. With speakers directly to the sides, switching the surround speakers into
“Dipole” mode (with their front-panel toggle switch) will a very diffuse, non-directional soundeld. If
you prefer to have more localization of the surround effects, select the “Bipole” mode or use direct-
radiating speakers to match the front channels. If your seating is away from the back wall, you can
choose to mount your surround channels either beside or behind the listening position. Experiment
with both “Dipole” and “Bipole” surround settings with your installer to see which sounds best to you,
so he can calibrate the room to your taste.
In a 6.1-channel setup, a pair of surround speakers will be placed to the sides of your listening area,
with an additional rear center channel speaker behind you. If you choose to implement 7.1-channel
surround you will use a pair of surrounds to the sides, and another pair behind you, spaced evenly to
ll the room. Again, please experiment with your installer to determine which modes sound best for
each pair before he calibrates your room to determine the correction curves for each channel. If you
change your mind later, you will need to have the room recalibrated to accommodate the new speak-
er settings. Also, if you change your room’s furnishings in any signicant way (oor coverings, drapes,
furniture) please have your installer recalibrate the room to return your system to its original target
response curves.
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Your dARTS powered subwoofer(s) are specically designed to blend well with the dARTS main
speakers, and to perform well with either music or movies, augmenting the deep bass which is such
an integral part of our emotional involvement with our entertainment choices. Although very deep
bass is essentially non-directional, the higher bass frequencies and the initial attacks of each note
are often shared by the main speakers. Thus, subwoofers usually blend best when they are relatively
close to the front channels. TheAudyssey Laboratories MultEQ XT room calibration software WILL
account for sub placement (as it does for all speakers) while measuring your room and designing the
correction curves, but the closer you can come to ideal placement, the better will be the results.
System Wiring and Connection
The dARTS subwoofer comes with an external 700-watt power amplier. To connect the subwoofer,
run a shielded audio interconnect from the “SUB OUT next to input 8” on the SX7000 amplier to the
“LINE INPUT” jack on the A2 subwoofer amp. Connect the speaker outputs on the A2 amp to the
speaker input terminals on the subwoofer. If you have more then one subwoofer use a Y connector
on the SX7000’s Subout jack.
The heart of the dARTS system is the SX7000 digital amplier/controller. It consists of a 16-chan-
nel power amplier (up to 250 w/ch), the setup rmware used by Induction Dynamics to individually
match your speakers to each other (frequency response, crossover, time alignment), and space for
the room correction program your installer will run to calibrate the system to your room. Each of your
speakers will connect to the SX7000 with either two or three pairs of speaker wire. Your surround
processor or receiver’s preamp outputs will also be connected to the SX7000. If desired, your installer
can connect a 12 V DC trigger to the amplier’s “POWER CONTROL IN” jack using the included trig-
ger adapter. This will run from your surround processor or your automated control system to turn the
amplier on and off. There is also a “POWER CONTROL OUT” jack available to pass on the control
voltage to another component in your theater system. The following tables show how each channel’s
wiring is connected to the amplier/controller’s input and output terminals:
Connections From Surround Processor to SX7000
SX Input
Number XLR Balanced Input Number Preamp Output Channels
1 1 Left Front
2 2 Right Front
5 5 Center Channel
6 6 Subwoofer
9 9 Left Surround
10 10 Right Surround
13 13 Left Rear Surround in 7.1 System;
Rear Center in 6.1 System
14 14 Right Rear Surround in 7.1 System
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Connections From SX7000 to System’s Speakers
SX7000 Speaker Outputs Speaker Connections
1Input 1: Left Front Woofer
2Input 2: Left Front Tweeter
3Input 3: Right Front Woofer
4Input 4: Right Front Tweeter
5 Input 5: Center Channel Woofer
6Input 6: Center Channel Tweeter
7N/A
8: Line Level “Sub Out” Line Level: A2 amp
9Input 9: Left Surround Woofer
10 Input 10: Left Surround Tweeter
11 Input 11: Right Surround Woofer
12 Input 12: Right Surround Tweeter
13 Input 13: Left Rear Woofer
14 Input 14: Left Rear Tweeter
15 Input 15: Right Rear Woofer
16 Input 16: Right Rear Tweeter
PLEASE NOTE:Although these connecting connections directions are not “normal,” based on conven-
tional surround systems, they ARE correct for the dARTS system, and must be followed exactly for the
system to operate properly and safely. Please do not plug the amplier into AC power or turn it on until
ALL system connections have been securely made.
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Speaker outputs 1-16
12 v input trigger
(Use included trigger adapter) 12 v output trigger
Input channels 1-16
Subwoofer line level output
AC Input
XLR Balanced Level Inputs

Caring for Your SX7000
The SX7000 chassis is made from aluminum and steel and nished with a high degree of craftsmanship.
We recommend using a lint-free rag with a small amount of glass cleaner to maintain the long-lasting
beauty of the nish. Avoid products containing silicones, oils, oil derivatives, or solvents.
Maintenance and Service
Because of Induction Dynamics’ uncompromising quality control programs, it’s unlikely that your
SX7000 will ever need service if connected and used as outlined in this Owners’ Manual. In the unlikely
event that a problem does occur, please contact your Induction Dynamics dealer. Your dealer has the
necessary factory-authorized parts and trained technicians to quickly restore your speaker to its original
performance specications.
Warranty
Limited Warranty
Induction Dynamics warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of ten (10) years for speaker product and three (3) years for the electronic components to the
original purchaser. Purchase must be made from an authorized Induction Dynamics dealer.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage
while in transit, alterations, unauthorized repairs, failure to follow instructions, re, ood or any other
cause beyond the reasonable control of Induction Dynamics. Defects in speaker cabinets or grilles must
be brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be void if the
products’ serial number has been altered or removed.
To obtain warranty service, the defective product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent
together with original invoice or bill of sale, insured and prepaid to your authorized Induction Dynamics
dealer or the factory when warranty service is requested.
If you choose to return the defective product to the factory you must rst call us at [phone] to
obtain a Return Authorization number prior to shipping. Product repaired under this warranty will be
returned to you freight collect.
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Specications
dARTS Freestanding System
Model S1.8Td C1.8d S1.8d SW2 SX7000
Description Left, right, main Horizonal center Dipole/bipole
suround Subwoofer Digital amp/ controller
Woofer (2) 8” Kevlar
cones (2) 8” Kevlar cones 8” Kevlar cones 18” woofer, 700 W amplifer
Midrange 3” Soft dome 3” Soft dome 3” Soft dome N/A
Tweeter 1.125” high-
power soft dome 1.125” high-power soft dome 1.125” high- power soft dome N/A
Impedance 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms 4 Ohms
Frequency Re-
sponse (+/- 3 dB) 45 Hz - 20,000 Hz 70 Hz - 20,000 Hz 50 Hz - 20,000 Hz 23 Hz - 150 Hz
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 10.5” x 53.875” x 10” 30.75” x 11.6” x 10” 10.5” x 24.75” x 10.5”
21.25” x 22” x
18.25”
17” x 5.625”
x 17”
Weight 61 lbs. 43 lbs. 31 lbs. 102 lbs. 21 lbs.