User Manual

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• Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by a
certified Genelec service. The monitor enclosure must not
be opened.
• Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable or
a mains connection without the protective earth contact as
this may lead to personal injury.
• To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to
water or moisture.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases
on the monitor or near it.
• 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.
• Free flow of air behind the monitor is necessary to maintain
sufficient cooling.
• Do not obstruct airflow around the monitors.
WARNING!
These monitors are capable of producing sound pressure levels
in excess of 85 dB, which may cause permanent hearing dam-
age.
Guarantee
Genelec 8340A and 8350A are guaranteed for two years against
manufacturing faults or defects altering performance. Refer to
the reseller for full sales and guarantee terms.
Compliance to FCC Rules
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 provide
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 instructions, 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 television
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.
Table 2. Monitor front panel light indications summary
Colour Indication
Solid greed
Normal state, normal operation
Blinking green
GLM is adjusting the monitor
Green blink every 10 sec.
Monitor is an ISS power saving sleep
state
Red blink
Power amplifier overload protection is
active (audio is modified because of
protection)
Solid red
Monitor is muted
Yellow
Monitor is not in the active (playing)
group
Yellow blinking
Overheat protection is active (audio is
modified because of protection)
Acoustic reflections from objects like desks, cabinets, computer
monitors etc. can cause unwanted colouration and blurring of
the sound image. Minimise these by placing the monitors away
from acoustically reflective surfaces. Putting the monitors on
stands behind and above a mixing console usually improves the
response over placing monitors on a meter bridge. Symmetrical
positioning of the sound reflecting objects maintains a balanced
soundstage (see Figure 4).
A wide variety of ceiling and wall mounts are available through
your Genelec dealer. Genelec 8340A and 8350A can be fitted
with König & Meyer monitor mounts using two M6 x 10 mm
threaded holes on the enclosure back. There is an M10
x 10 mm threaded hole in the base of the monitor. Do not
use this thread for mounting the monitor on a microphone
stand. Monitor stands typically have an incompatible 3/8”
UNC thread. A wide selection of accessories is available
for Genelec monitors. Consult the Genelec Accessories
Catalogue at www.genelec.com or your local distributor/
dealer for information.
Front Panel Light
Normally, the light on the front panel is green, indicating normal
operational mode. Red and yellow colours are used to indicate
special situations. See Table 2 above.
Use with Subwoofers
Genelec recommends using the 7300 series subwoofers. For
more detailed system configuration and matching products,
please consult the on-line Genelec Product Selection Tool at
www.genelec.com.
Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts inside the monitor.
Maintenance or repair must only be done by a Genelec certified
service.
Safety Considerations
Although the 8340A and 8350A have been designed in accor-
dance with international safety standards, to ensure safe opera-
tion and to maintain the monitor under safe operating conditions,
the following warnings and precautions must be observed: