Mounting Options; Maintenance; Safety Considerations; Ec Declaration Of Conformity - Genelec 8130A Operating Manual

listening position. If possible, place the system
so that the listening position is on the centerline
of the room and the loudspeakers are placed
at an equal distance from the centerline.
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to
the loudspeakers like desks, cabinets, com-
puter monitors etc. can cause unwanted
colouration and disturbance of the sound
image. These can be minimised by placing
the loudspeaker clear of reflective surfaces.
For instance, putting the loudspeakers on
stands behind and above the mixing con-
sole usually gives a better result than plac-
ing them on the meter bridge.
Minimum clearances
Sufficient cooling for the amplifier and func-
tioning of the reflex port must be ensured if
the loudspeaker is installed in a restricted
space such as a cabinet or integrated into
a wall structure. The surroundings of the
loudspeaker must always be open to the lis-
tening room with a minimum clearance of 5
centimeters (2") behind, above and on both
sides of the loudspeaker. The space adjacent
to the amplifier must either be ventilated or
sufficiently large to dissipate heat so that the
ambient temperature does not rise above 35
degrees Celsius (95°F)

Mounting options

The 8130A offers several mounting options:
The Iso-Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decou-
pler™) vibration insulating table stand allows
tilting the loudspeaker for correct align-
ment of the acoustic axis. The stand can be
attached to three mounting points allowing
vertical and symmetrical horizontal position-
ing. Vertical installation is recommended. On
the base of the loudspeaker is a 3/8" UNC
threaded hole compatible with a standard
microphone stand. On the rear there are two
M6x10 mm threaded holes for Omnimount
size 20.5 brackets.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are to be found
within the loudspeaker. Any maintenance
or repair of the 8130A unit should only be
undertaken by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations

Although the 8130A has been designed in
accordance with international safety stand-
ards, the following warnings and cautions
should be observed to ensure safe operation
and to maintain the loudspeaker under safe
operating conditions:
• Servicing and adjustment must only
be performed by qualified service
personnel. The loudspeaker must not be
opened.
• Do not use this product with an unearthed
mains cable as this may compromise
electrical safety.
• Do not expose the loudspeaker to water or
moisture. Do not place any objects filled
with liquid, such as vases, on the loud-
speaker or near it.
• Do not place naked flame sources like
lighted candles on or near the loud-
speaker.
• This loudspeaker is capable of producing
sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB,
which may cause permanent hearing
damage.
• Free flow of air behind the loudspeaker is
necessary to maintain sufficient cooling.
Do not obstruct airflow around the loud-
speaker.
• Note that the amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service
unless the mains power cord is removed
from the amplifier or the mains outlet.
Compliance to FCC Rules
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and
® found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro-
vide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

EC Declaration of Conformity

This is to certify that Genelec Digital Moni-
toring System 8130A conforms to the follow-
ing standards:
Safety:
EN 60065 / IEC 60065:1998 7th Edition
EMC:
EN 55013: (2001)
EN 55020: (1994), A11: (1996), A12: (1999),
A13: (1999), A14: (1999)
EN 61000-3-2 (2000)
EN 61000-3-3 (1995)
The product herewith complies with the
requirements of The Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and
93/68/EEC
Signed:
Ilpo Martikainen
Position: Managing Director
Date: 25-November-2004
Guarantee
Genelec 8130A is supplied with a one year
guarantee against manufacturing faults or
defects that might alter the performance of
the loudspeaker. Refer to the supplier for full
sales and guarantee terms.