User manual GENELEC AIW26

[. . . ] Genelec AIW26 In-wall Speaker System Installation and Operating Manual General The Genelec AIW26 Active In-wall speaker system consists of a bass reflex type twoway speaker and a matched remote amplifier module, RAM1. It has been designed to the same rigorous standards as Genelec's highperformance 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-CR array of a Home Theater system, critical Stereo listening or rear/side channels of a large, state-of-the-art Home Theater. Installation Genelec recommends that you use the services of an authorized installation specialist or other competent and experienced installation company for the installation of the AIW26 system. [. . . ] 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. Be very careful not to clog the holes on the mesh with paint. Connecting the RAM1 amplifier The RAM1 amplifier is designed to be connected to a line level output of a preamplifier, Surround Sound processor or other low level source. 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 amplifier's binding posts (see Fig. Check that the amplifier's 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 amplifier 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 Installing the AIW26 speaker unit Use the cardboard wall cut-out template to find the location for the AIW26. The template also shows the position of the speaker drivers, so you can easily find the placement that brings them to the optimum position as outlined 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 (31/2") of free depth behind the sheetrock. Keep in mind that the mount- Figure 3. Lift the AIW26's top end into the cut-out Figure 4. Lift the mounting brackets up and push the lower end of the speaker into the cut-out Figure 5. Pull the mounting brackets down and attach the grill frame Figure 6. Front panel of the RAM1 amplifier Figure 7. Rear 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 unbalanced RCA. [. . . ] 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 prolonged overdriving with excessively high or distorted signal. [. . . ]