Genelec 8260A Operating Manual page 2

Introduction
Congratulations and a thank-you for the purchase of this
Genelec SAM system. All Genelec SAM systems are designed
to integrate easily into the digital production environment.
There are several ways to configure and operate SAM sys-
tems for a wide variety of high quality audio applications. The
SAM monitors also have analog inputs, making them versatile
and intelligent replacements for standard analog monitors.
This manual addresses the setup and use of the 8240A,
8250A, 8351A and 8260A SAM monitors in stand-alone mode
without the Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and the
proprietary Genelec monitor control network. Use with the
GLM™ is described in the GLM™ System Operating Manual.
System
Genelec 8240A, 8250A, 8351A and 8260A are designed for
precise monitoring of 24 bit/192 kHz AES/EBU digital audio
signal or line level analog audio signal. They are fully com-
patible with Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and the
proprietary Genelec monitor control network, and Genelec
7260A, 7270A and 7271A SAM Subwoofers, but can also be
used independently of these. The 8240A, 8250A, 8351A and
8260A feature high SPL output, low colouration and broad
bandwidth in a small enclosure size. They are suitable for a
wide variety of tasks, such as near field monitoring, mobile
vans, broadcast and TV control rooms, multichannel sound
systems and home studios. The Minimum Diffraction Enclo-
sure™ (MDE™), advanced Directivity Control Waveguide™
(DCW™) and Minimum Diffraction Coaxial (MDC™) tech-
nologies provide excellent frequency balance even in difficult
acoustic environments.
Amplifiers
The amplifier unit is mounted in the rear of the monitor enclo-
sure. The unit incorporates special circuitry for driver thermal
overload protection. Variable input sensitivity allows accurate
level matching to console output section.
Setting Up the GLM™ Control Network
Although the 8240A, 8250A, 8351A and 8260A can be used with-
out the GLM™ software and control network, they only reach
their full potential when set up and calibrated using the GLM™
software. The setup is fast and consists of the following steps:
• Run a CAT5 (RJ45) cable from the monitor control network
to the next monitor (see Figure 1).
• Run the final cable to control network input of the GLM
Adapter device.
• Connect the GLM Adapter device to your computer USB
connector. The cable is a part of the GLM User Kit.
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GLM
NETWORK
GLM
NETWORK
MICROPHONE
LISTENING
POSITION
Figure 1. GLM control network cabling
• Place the Genelec measurement microphone at the listening
location of the engineer, on a stand, with the microphone
pointing upwards and the microphone top at the height of the
engineers ear in normal working position. The microphone is a
part of the GLM User Kit.
• Run the microphone cable to the microphone input in the
GLM Adapter device.
• Download GLM software at the Genelec web site (www.
genelec.com). Install the GLM software.
• Follow the GLM software instructions to measure and set up
your monitors.
• If you plan to not use a computer for controlling the
monitors, use the GLM software to write the setting into the
monitors ("Store the Settings").
Using the Monitors in Stand-Alone Mode
When the monitors are not connected to a Genelec moni-
tor control network, they operate in the stand-alone mode.
However, settings made with the Genelec Loudspeaker Man-
ager software can be saved into each monitor and applied
even when the network is disconnected by setting switch 1
"STORED/MANUAL CONTROL" on switch group 2 of each
monitor to position "STORED."
All issues concerning use with the network are explained
in detail in the System Operating Manual provided with the
GLM™ Loudspeaker Manager software kit.
Connections
Each monitor is supplied with a mains cable, one 5 m GLM
network cable and an operating manual. Before connecting
up, ensure that the mains switch is off.
"MAINS INPUT" Connector
Connect the mains supply to this connector.
GLM
NETWORK
USB