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Introduction
Congratulations and a thank-you for the purchase of this Genel-
ec 1238CF DSP Loudspeaker. This loudspeaker is designed to
integrate easily into the digital production environment. There are
several ways to configure and operate the DSP loudspeaker for a
wide variety of high quality audio applications. The 1238CF also
has an analog input, making it a versatile and intelligent replace-
ment for analog loudspeakers.
This manual addresses setting up and using the 1238CF DSP
loudspeaker in stand-alone mode without the Genelec Loud-
speaker Manager GLM™ and the proprietary Genelec loud-
speaker control network. Use with the GLM™ is described in the
DSP System Operating Manual.
EC Declaration Of Conformity
This is to certify that Genelec 1238CF DSP loudspeakers con-
form to the following standards:
Safety: EN 60065: 2002 + A1: 2006 + A11:2008 / IEC 60065:
2001 7th E A1: 2005
EMC: EN 55020: 2007, EN 55013: (2001) + A1: 2003 + A2: 2006
EN 61000-3-2 (2006) and EN 61000-3-3 (1995) + A1: 2001 +
A2: 2005
The products herewith comply with the requirements of The Low
Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and
Energy related Products (ErP) Directive 2009/125/EC.
Signed:
Ilpo
Martikainen
Position:
Chairman of the Board
Date:
30-September-2010
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 provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment 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.
Safety Considerations
Although the 1238CF has been designed in accordance with
international safety standards, to ensure safe operation and to
maintain the loudspeaker under safe operating conditions, the
following warnings and precautions must be observed:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by
qualified service personnel. The loudspeaker 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 loudspeaker 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 loudspeaker is necessary to
maintain sufficient cooling.
• Do not obstruct airflow around the loudspeakers.
• 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.
WARNING!
The Genelec 1238CF loudspeaker is capable of producing sound
pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may cause permanent
hearing damage.
System
The Genelec 1238CF DSP Loudspeaker is designed for precise
monitoring of 24 bit/192 kHz AES/EBU digital audio signal or
line level analog audio signal. The 1238CF is fully compatible
with Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and the proprietary
Genelec loudspeaker control network and Genelec 7271A DSP
Active Subwoofer, but can also be used independently of these.
The 1238CF features high SPL output and low colouration in
