background image

Button press

Function

Notes

Short press

Power on, power off

Long press

Enter special mode, exit 
special mode

Press longer than 5 seconds

Special mode: one short 
press

Mode 1: AES/EBU channel 
A selected, room-related 
calibration in use

Power button light blinks 
once every few seconds

Short press advances

Mode 2: AES/EBU channel 
B selected, room-related 
calibration in use

Power button light blinks 
twice every few seconds

Short press advances

Mode 3: AES/EBU channel 
A selected, factory calibra-
tion in use

Power button light blinks 
three times every few 
seconds

Short press advances

Mode 4: AES/EBU channel 
B selected, factory calibra-
tion in use

Power button blinks four 
times every few seconds

Special selection: long 
press

Once a special mode 1-4 
has been selected, a long 
press selects the special 
mode

Press longer than 5 sec-
onds; the RAM-XL selects 
the special mode and starts 
playing. To exit the special 
mode turn off the amplifier.

Special mode: no press for 
60 seconds

RAM-XL exits the special 
mode and turns off

Automatically happens if 
user does not press the 
power button

Table 2. Power button actions to activate testing modes

is intended for system debugging and 
testing. When the RAM-XL is turned off, 
the special mode is reset. Upon restarting 
the RAM-XL the current standard settings 
stored by GLM software are restored. 

Test mode selection blinks the power 

button light (see Table 2). A special mode 
is activated by a long press on the power 
button. In a special mode the power button 
light remains on but blinks off 1-4 times 
indicating the mode currently selected. 

The testing modes are not intended for 

continued operation. Use GLM software to 
set up permanent settings for the 1234AC.  

Maintenance

Periodically check that the protective grille 
on the cooling fan on the back panel of the 
RAM-XL amplifier is clear of blockages. 
Clean gently with a vacuum cleaner if 
necessary. Increased fan noise can be an 
indication of increased heat load due to a 
blockage. In an extreme case the amplifier 
may automatically shut off.

Safety Considerations

Although this product has been designed 
in accordance with international safety 
standards, to ensure safe operation and to 
maintain the monitor under safe operating 
conditions, the following warnings and 
precautions must be observed:

•  Servicing and adjustment must only 

be performed by a certified Genelec 
service. The monitor enclosure or the 
RAM-XL amplifier unit 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 any part of the product to water 
or moisture. 

•  Do not place any objects filled with 

liquid, such as vases on or near any 
part of the product. 

•  The ”Woofer” and ”Midrange/Tweeter” 

connectors on the RAM-XL amplifier 
can output hazardously high voltages. 
To ensure safety, the wiring connected 
to these connectors must be installed 
by a qualified and trained person.

•  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. Easy access to either 
end of the power cord must be ensured 
at all times.

•  Sufficient clearances and free flow 

of air around the RAM-XL amplifier 
as defined in chapters Amplifier 
Positioning and Operating Environment 
are necessary to maintain sufficient 
cooling. 

Symbols

WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU

Power/standby switch

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 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 

Summary of Contents for SAM 1234AC

Page 1: ...Genelec 1234AC Smart Active Monitor Operating Manual 1234AC ...

Page 2: ... 4 pole Speakon cables One 10 m 32 ft 9 in RJ45 cable One 5 m 16 ft 4 in RJ 45 cable The 10 m cables are designed to go between the amplifier and the monitor enclosure If you need to make custom length cables for this please connect the Speakon cables pin to pin and see Table 1 for recommended wire gauges Amplifier Positioning The RAM XL amplifier is encased in a standard 19 3U rack case The cooli...

Page 3: ...acoustically hard and therefore reflective The monitor mounting wall should be angled so that the monitors are correctly aimed Great care should be taken over how the monitor is mounted into the solid and sturdy wall structure Note the following A space 50 100 mm 2 4 in wide can be left around the monitor enclosure Cover the space around the enclosure with a facing panel this should be fixed to th...

Page 4: ...rom the Network Adaptor to the CONTROL NETWORK connectors of the RAM XL modules and then on to the remaining monitors in the controls room The actual order of the daisy chain is not important such that if the computer is in the control room and the RAM XL modules are in a machine room they can be networked last in the chain Run the final network cable to control network input of the GLM Adapter de...

Page 5: ...ing LED Woofer Connector A standard four pole Speakon cable connects to the woofers LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTORS WOOFER MIDRANGE TWEETER WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN DO NOT SUBJECT TO WATER OR MOISTURE RACCORDÉ À LA TERRE AVERTISSEMENT NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ADRESSER TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE RISQUE DE CH...

Page 6: ...accordance with international safety standards to ensure safe operation and to maintain the monitor under safe operating conditions the following warnings and precautions must be observed Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by a certified Genelec service The monitor enclosure or the RAM XL amplifier unit must not be opened Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable or a main...

Page 7: ...s guaranteed for a period of two years against faults in materials or workmanship The guarantee can be extended by three years by registering the product at www genelec com Refer to supplier for full sales and guarantee terms Figure 11 Horizontal directivity characteristics of the 1234AC enclosure in horizontal configuration The lower curve is the monitor s power response Figure 9 Vertical directi...

Page 8: ... enclosure dimensions Height Width Depth 489 mm 191 4 in 1210 mm 475 8 in 412 mm 161 4 in Amplifier dimensions Height Width front plate Width casing Depth 3U 132 mm 53 16 in 483 mm 19 in 425 mm 163 4 in 286 mm 111 4 in 1234AC Bass amplifier short term output power Midrange amplifier short term output power Treble amplifier short term output power 2 x 750 W 400 W 250 W Long term output power is lim...

Reviews: