Genelec AIW26 User's Manual
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1. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AIW26 Speaker unit Free field frequency response of system 45 Hz 21kHz x2 5 dB Maximum short time sine wave acoustic output at 1 m on axis in half space averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz 2110 dB SPL Maximum peak acoustic output for a pair with music material 2120 dB SPL Drivers Bass 182 mm 7 Treble 19 mm 3 metal dome Harmonic distortion at 90 dB SPL 1 m on axis lt 3 50 200 Hz lt 0 5 gt 200 Hz Weight including grill assembly 10 7 kg 23 6 Ibs Required cut out dimensions Height 545 mm 211 Width 334 mm 13 Depth 88 mm 3 7 Note The mounting brackets of the AIW26 need a clearance inside the wall of at least 125 millimeters 5 above the top edge of the cut out and 65 mm 2 below the lower edge RAM1 Amplifier unit Short term 120 W Short term 120 W Bass amplifier output power Treble amplifier output power Input impedance 10 kOhm Crossover frequency 3 5 kHz Treble tilt control in 2dB steps from 2 to 4dB amp MUTE 915 kHz Bass roll off control in 2 dB steps from 0 to 6 dB 950 Hz Bass tilt control in 2 dB steps from 0 to 6 dB amp MUTE 9100 Hz 100 200V or 115 230V 5 10 200 W Mains voltage Power consumption Standby Idle Full output Maximum ambient temperature 35 C 95 F Weight 4 6 kg 10 1 Ibs Dimensions Height 130 mm 57 Width 145 mm 5 Depth 309 mm 12 GENELEC Gen2. ampli fier turn switch 3 REMOTE CONTROL on the first switch group to ON This activates the remote control function In this setting the remote control will override the Autostart function If you want to use Autostart turn the REMOTE CONTROL switch to OFF Protecting the settings The control group of the RAM1 can be cov ered with a piece of plexiglass to protect the settings Attach the plexiglass over the Switch groups with two Phillips screws when you have completed the adjustments Do not overtighten the screws Status indicator LED The status indicator LED on the RAM1 changes colour to indicate amplifier status If the LED is yellow it indicates that the amplifier is in STANDBY mode When the amplifier is switched to ON mode the LED changes to green colour Automatic protection circuits The AIW26 system has protection circuits against speaker driver thermal overload and amplifier overheating The protection system resets automatically so the user only has to turn the input level down to ensure that it does not reactivate Driver thermal overload protection protects the drivers from damage caused by pro longed overdriving with excessively high or distorted signal The circuit automatically reduces the volume of the channel that is being overloaded To avoid this lower the listening volume if the sound becomes harsh and distorted at high sound pressure levels Amplifier thermal protection turns t
3. of the decoder or other Source by use of the input sensitivity control on the amplifiers front panel see figure 6 A small screwdriver is needed for the adjust ment The manufacturer default setting for this control is 6 dBu 0 389V fully clockwise which gives SPL of 100 dB 1m with 6 dBu input level Note that to get the full output level of 110 dB SPL an input level of 4 dBu Connect to remote control input pin no a as Pole or contact Remote control type 12 V DC remote control External Switch or relay Contact 1 3 Connect only one remote control unit at a time Table 2 Remote control connectors on the RAM1 1 22V is needed in this setting Most pre amplifiers are capable of this output level Setting the room response controls The acoustic response of the system may have to be adjusted to match the acoustic environment and personal taste See Table 3 for suggested room response control set tings in differing acoustic environments If the sound is found subjectively too bright set 150 5 7 8 ds 4 0000000000000000000000 0000000000000000000000 50 50 2 2 gt Figure 8 Minimum space requirement of the RAM1 amplifier when not installed with Genelec RM1 rack mount Figure 9 Attaching the RAM1 to Genelec RM1 rack mount treble tilt to 2 dB if too bass heavy set bass til to 2 dB The adjustment is done by set ting th
4. shows the position of the speaker driv ers so you can easily find the placement that brings them to the optimum position as out lined in chapter Speaker placement Examine the wall structure carefully to find a clearly unobstructed location for the speaker The speaker cabinet requires a minimum of 88 millimeters 3 of free depth behind the sheetrock Keep in mind that the mount SSSSSSSNSS Figure 3 Lift the AIW26 s top end into the cut out ing brackets of the AIW26 need a clearance inside the wall of at least 125 millimeters 5 above the top edge of the hole and 65 mm 2 below the lower edge Also note that the grill frame is wider and taller than the hole and requires about 30 millimeters 1 of smooth wall surface around all sides of the hole When you have found a good location check that the template is level and trace the hole onto the wall with a pencil along the outline of the template If you are not sure that the chosen part of wall is free from obstructions you can start by making a smaller hole at the center of the marked area through which you can probe the inside of the wall Use a dry wall saw and make the first cut at a 45 angle toward the center of the hole so you can put the cut piece back in if the location is unsuit able If you find no obstructions you can make the final cut along the marked lines If you have already connected the RAM1 amplifier units to the system
5. EAKER RR POWER SWITCH CABLE D INPUT BINDING 8909 STATUS POSTS VOLTAGE INDICATOR SELECTOR LED Figure 6 Front panel of the RAM1 amplifier the binding posts If you have lost the cable binding post tool then a large screwdriver will also work but be careful not to overtighten the binding posts as they may be damaged The RAM1 has two parallel 10 kOhm input connectors a balanced XLR and an unbal anced RCA For longer cable connection lengths gt 10m or gt 30ft a balanced line connection is recommended as it offers better immunity to external interference However the RCA connection method is more commonly available and usually works as well for shorter connection lengths in less electrically noisy environments Do not use both inputs at the same time Con sult your Genelec dealer for the choice of signal cables The RAM has a provision for remote control led switching between ON and STANDBY modes The REMOTE CONTROL connec tor block has two connector pairs 1 2 for a 12 V DC trigger remote control and 3 4 for an external switch or relay type contact closure remote control see Table 2 Do not connect two remote controls to the amplifier at the same time Space requirement for the RAM1 amplifier The dual 120 W power amplifiers of a RAM1 unit generate a large amount of heat when used at full power To avoid overheating ensure that there is good airflow around the amplifier and no external heat sources c
6. GENELEC Genelec AIW26 Installation and In wall Speaker System Operating Manual l General The Genelec AIW26 Active In wall speaker system consists of a bass reflex type two way speaker and a matched remote amplifier module RAM1 It has been designed to the same rigorous standards as Genelec s high performance HT series active Home Theater loudspeakers No other in wall loudspeaker can match the low distortion neutrality and high sound pressure capability of Genelec AIW26 The AIW26 can be used in the most demanding applications like the main L C R array of a Home Theater system critical Stereo listening or rear side channels of a large state of the art Home Theater Unpacking A Genelec AIW26 set includes the following items Check that nothing is missing or dam aged in transit If there is a problem with the product contact your local Genelec dealer e AIW26 loudspeaker unit with two mounting brackets attached e Grill frame and grill insert packed separately e AIW26 cardboard cut out template e RAM1 amplifier unit e Cable binding post tool e Mains power cable e Six M6x60 Pozidrive 3 screws e Plexiglass cover for the control switches e This Operating Manual AIW26 LOUDSPEAKER GRILL FRAME GRILL INSERT N Installation Genelec recommends that you use the services of an authorized installation spe cialist or other competent and experienced ins
7. cally in relation to the listening position and there should be no obstructions between the speaker and the listener This guarantees clear dialogue in films and a good stereo image with music Figure 2 shows a Left Center Right arrange ment that works well both as Surround Sound front channels and as a Stereo pair If you prefer a diffuse sound field which is less critical to the listening position and gives only a vague sense of direction for instance in a rear side channel setup in a Home Theater system you may actually benefit from the acoustical reflections from nearby bounda ries In this case place the speakers close to the ceiling or another wall or have them face away from the listening position so that the proportion of reflected sound increases Choosing and installing the speaker cables The RAM1 amplifier unit has separate power amplifiers for the tweeter and woofer Accord ingly there are two pairs of binding posts white and red for the tweeter and black and grey for the woofer Be sure to maintain correct polarity when connecting the speaker cables and be extra careful not to mix the tweeter and woofer cables Use a good quality 4 conductor cable and make the cable runs as short as possible Recommended L to R speaker distance center to center 1 1 3 x listening distance a 777 RE GR ET Figure 2 Symmetrical L C R speaker instal lation 2 0 mm 14 AWG 30 m 100 ft 40 m 131
8. e three groups of room response control switches treble tilt bass tilt and bass roll off on the front panel of the amplifier The manu facturer default settings for all controls are All Off to give a flat response in half space i e when the speaker has been installed in a wall Always start adjustment by setting all switches to the OFF position Then set only one switch within each group to the ON position to select the desired response curve The switches are not cumulative If more than one switch is set to ON within one switch group the attenua tion value is not accurate Using Autostart and Remote control functions In daily use the RAM1 amplifier can be switched to STANDBY mode to save energy by activating the signal sensing Autostart function or by using a remote con trol unit not included in the AIW26 system If the system is left unused for several days we recommend that you power it down using the RAM1 s main power switch or a central power switch if one has been installed The Autostart function is activated by turning switch 4 AUTOSTART on the first switch group to ON Autostart turns the amplifier to STANDBY mode if there is no signal present for about 30 minutes When the signal returns the amplifier switches on immediately and the speaker functions normally If you are using a remote control to switch the RAM1 between STANDBY or ON modes see chapter Connecting the RAM1
9. elec Oy Olvitie 5 FIN 74100 IISALMI FINLAND Phone 358 17 83881 Fax 358 17 812 267 E mail genelec genelec com Web www genelec com Genelec Inc 7 Tech Circle Natick MA 01760 USA Phone 1 508 652 0900 Fax 1 508 652 0909 E mail genelec usa genelec com Genelec Document DR0005001b Copyright Genelec Oy 11 2006 All data subject to change without prior notice 327 12 7 8 89 3 1 2 120 i 2 z 434 amp H 30 1 3 16 SLM LH AA 534 654 a 25 3 4 SM LH A 60 20x20 v v 2 3 8 6 8 x 6 8 Figure 10 AIW26 front view Figure 11 AIW26 side view 286 11 1 4 pool Hil DE 95 3 3 4 Figure 12 AIW26 top view 598 23 1 2 Figure 13 AIW26 grill frame side and front views Donanto 130 117 1 8 Oe 4521 mmr CI Figure 14 RAM1 side view 145 137 5b3 4 53 8 281 11 1 16 309 12 3 16 Figure 15 RAM1 top view
10. ft 3 3 mm 12 AWG 5 8 mm 10 AWG 60 m 200 ft Table 1 Recommended maximum lengths for speaker cables See Table 1 for recommended cable gauges The binding posts accept a cable up to 6 mm 9 gauge If you are installing the AIW26 system to an existing wall examine the walls thoroughly for the shortest and least obstructed cable route Be careful to avoid cutting or drilling into electrical wires ventilation or water pipes These are often visible in the attic basement or crawl space below the floor All of this is of course much easier when the installation takes place in an unfinished wall where the wall structure is still open In both cases it is a good idea to route the speaker cables away from electric video or phone cables which might induce hum into the speaker system Painting the speakers The speaker grill frame and the metal mesh part of the grill insert can be spray painted to match the wall colour Do not paint the speaker cabinet itself or try to paint the grill frame or grill insert while they are attached to the speaker Remove the metal mesh from the grill insert to avoid clogging the grill insert cloth with paint Paint the grill frame and metal mesh separately with a thin spray Do not use brushes or rollers Be very careful not to clog the holes on the mesh with paint Installing the AIW26 speaker unit Use the cardboard wall cut out template to find the location for the AIW26 The template also
11. grill frame Attach the insert on the speaker so that its cross piece does not cover the drivers Be very careful not to dent the grill frame if you have to remove the grill insert Use a wide piece of wood or plastic to wedge the insert out Connecting the RAM1 amplifier The RAM1 amplifier is designed to be con nected to a line level output of a preamplifier Surround Sound processor or other low level source NOTE Never connect the RAM1 to a speaker level output of a power amplifier Before making the connections check that the voltage selector on the amplifier s back panel is set to the correct voltage and the power on all components is turned off Start by connecting the speaker cables to the amplifiers binding posts see Fig 7 Check that the amplifiers serial number matches that of the AIW26 speaker unit which it will power The number can be found on a sticker on the speaker s reflex port and on the amplifier s top cover If the speakers are not yet installed make a note of which ampli fier is connected to each channel so you can find the correct AIW26 speaker unit for every amplifier Check the cable polarity and use the provided cable binding post tool to tighten Figure 5 Pull the mounting brackets down and attach the grill frame BASS ROLL OFF BASS TILT TREBLE TILT EU SWITCHES pedes INPUT REMOTE CONTROL ENSE CONNECTORS CONNECTORS SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT MAINS b MAINS POWER SP
12. he ampli fier to STANDBY mode if the amplifier over heats Let the amplifier cool down and check that there is sufficient clearance around the amplifier for cooling see chapters Space requirement for the RAM1 amplifier and Mounting the RAM1 amplifier to an equip ment rack above If the problem persists consult your Genelec dealer or Home Theater Installation company for an improved cooling solution for your equipment cabinet or rack Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts within the loudspeaker or the amplifier Any main tenance or repair should only be undertaken by qualified service personnel Half space factory default calibration setting Well damped dead sounding room ALL OFF ALL OFF ALL OFF Highly reflective live sounding room Additional settings to compensate for the loudspeaker positioning within the room In a triple corner wall wall ceiling If the speaker is positioned behind a perforated screen add 2 dB to the Treble Tilt setting to compensate Table 3 Suggested room response control settings for differing acoustical environments Safety considerations Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by qualified service personnel The loudspeaker or amplifier 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 or the ampli fier to water or moisture Do not place any objects f
13. illed with liquid such as vases on or near them Donot place naked flame sources like lighted candles on or near the loudspeaker or the amplifier This loudspeaker is capable of producing sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB which may cause permanent hearing damage Free flow of airaround the amplifier is nec essary to maintain sufficient cooling Do not obstruct airflow around the amplifier Note that the amplifier is not completely dis connected from the AC mains service unless the mains power cord is removed from the amplifier or the mains outlet WARNING This equipment is capable of delivering Sound Pressure Levels in excess of 85dB which may cause permanent hearing damage Guarantee This product is supplied with a two year guar antee against manufacturing faults or defects that might alter the performance of the unit Refer to supplier for full sales and guarantee terms EC Declaration of Conformity This is to certify that Genelec AIW26 I wall Speaker System conforms to the following 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 pA fe Ilpo Martikainen Position Managing Director Date 25 November 2004
14. lose to it We recommend installing the RAM1 into a well ventilated equipment rack using its dedicated RM1 rack mount kit If the RAM1 amplifier is placed in a cabinet on a shelf or into an equipment rack without its dedicated RM1 rack mount kit there must be at least 100 mm 4 of free space behind 150 mm 6 above and 50 mm 2 on both sides of the amplifier to ensure adequate cooling see figure 8 Figure 7 Rear panel of the RAM1 amplifier Mounting the RAM1 amplifier to an equipment rack We recommend that you use the Genelec RM1 rack mount kit when installing the RAM1 amplifier in an equipment rack Make sure that the space above and below the RAM1 is uncluttered and there is a space of 100 mm 4 or more behind the ampli fier The space behind the amplifier must be well ventilated If the temperature inside the rack is likely to rise close to RAM1 s maxi mum ambient temperature of 35 C 95 F we recommend installing ventilation fans to ensure that the thermal protection is not acti vated prematurely Attach the RAM1 to the RM1 rack mount with two M3 screws provided with the rack mount kit The screws go through the holes on the RM1 s shelf plate see Figure 9 Each RM1 can take three RAM1 units Two blanking plates are provided to cover empty spaces in the rack if only one or two RAM1 s are installed Setting the input sensitivity The input sensitivity of each speaker can be made to match that
15. select the speaker that has the same ID number as the amplifier it will be driven by Check the polarity of the speaker cables and attach the cables to the binding posts of the AIW26 speaker Lift the AIW26 into the hole top end cable binding posts first see Figure 3 and push the lower end of the speaker onto the edge of the hole Push both mounting brackets fully up and hold them there as you push the lower half of the speaker into the wall see Figure 4 When the speaker is in the correct position pull the mounting brackets down If the wall cavity is deeper than 95 mm 3 the speaker can drop into it This can be avoided by mounting the speaker with the grill frame loosely attached Screw the frame screws only half way in to allow some move ment while installing the speaker Figure 4 Lift the mounting brackets up and push the lower end of the speaker into the cut out Attach the grill frame to the speaker with six M6x60 Phillips screws provided with the kit see Figure 5 As you tighten the screws evenly the sheetrock will be clamped between the ends of the mounting brackets and the grill frame and the speaker will be firmly attached to the wall NOTE Overtight ening the screws will bend and damage the grill frame Keep a close look on the frame as you tighten the screws and stop when you see the metal base of the frame starting to bend The grill insert has magnets on one side to hold it onto the speaker s
16. tallation company for the installation of the AIW26 system Ask your local Genelec dealer for recommended installation compa nies in your region Matching speakers and amplifiers Each AIW26 speaker unit has been factory calibrated for optimum performance with the RAM1 amplifier it is shipped with Never mix these matched amplifier speaker systems in the installation process The matching units are marked with the same ID number on the reflex port of the AIW26 and the top panel of the RAM1 Speaker placement Genelec AIW26 speakers are equipped with Genelec s proprietary Directivity Control Waveguide DCW One of the main characteristics of the DCW technology is that the speakers give a very even and con sistent frequency response over a larger listening area than conventional loudspeak ers A secondary function of the DCW is to reduce the off axis radiated sound energy thereby minimizing the reflections from the side walls floor and ceiling This results in a precise and stable sound image If the AIW26 speakers are used in an applica tion where their capability for precise sound RAM1 AMPLIFIER Figure 1 Main components of the AIW26 system imaging is needed such as the front chan nels of a Surround Sound system or a Stereo system we recommend that the speakers are placed as far away from corners or other walls and reflective surfaces as possible The speak ers should be placed symmetri
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