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Settings and Acoustic
Calibration
The Smart Active Monitors are extremely flexible
in compensating the acoustic influences of the
room and support automated setup using the GLM
User Kit and software. The 8320A and 8330A are
compatible with GLM 2.0 and later.
The GLM software can be downloaded from
Genelec web site (www.genelec.com/glm). The
GLM 2.0 User Kit is needed for the setup. The
User Kit contains the GLM Adapter and GLM
measurement microphone.
The GLM Adapter is connected to the computer
USB port and the GLM network. The GLM
measurement microphone is placed at the listening
location.
Execute the setup process in the GLM software
to align and set up the Smart Active Monitors and
Subwoofers as a system. After calibration, keep
the computer connected to maintain the settings
or save the settings to the Smart Active Monitors
using the GLM software.
ISS
TM
Autostart Function
Intelligent Signal Sensing
TM
(ISS
TM
) enables very low
standby power consumption, less than 0.5 watts.
As a factory default, the ISS function is disabled.
The ISS function can be enabled by clicking the
“ISS Power Saving” pulldown menu in the GLM
software. This menu also provides a selection of
the time before entering standby. The playback
resumes once an input signal is detected. There is
a slight delay before playback resumes.
Mounting Considerations
Align the Monitors Correctly
Place and point the monitors so that their acoustic
axes (see figure 1) are aimed towards the listening
position. Vertical orientation is preferred, as this
minimises the sound colour change around the
crossover frequency when the listener is moving
horizontally.
Maintain Symmetry
Place the monitors at an equal distance from the
listening position and symmetrically relative to the
room walls. Place the listening position on the room
front-back centreline and the monitors at an equal
distance from this centreline.
Minimise Reflections
Acoustic reflections are created by objects close to
the monitors. Such objects can be desks, cabinets,
computer monitors etc. Acoustic reflections can
cause unwanted sound colouration and sound
image instability. These can be minimised by
placing the monitors and the listening position
clear of reflective surfaces.
Minimum Clearances
Sufficient clearance for amplifier cooling and reflex
port function must be ensured. The surroundings
of the monitor must be open to the listening room
with a minimum clearance of 3 centimeters (1
3
/
16
in)
behind, above, and on both sides of the monitor.
The ambient temperature may not rise above 35
degrees Celsius (95°F.)
Mounting Options
The Genelec 8320A and 8330A offer several
mounting options: The Iso-Pod™ (Isolation
Positioner/Decoupler™) vibration insulating stand
allows tilting of the monitor to correctly align
the acoustic axis. The bottom of the monitor has
