Figure 8. Connector panel of the RAM-XL amplifier.
Figure 7. Selecting ISS setting.
Single-wire mode of AES/EBU is the
default and the older dual-wire mode is
automatically detected if used at the source.
The standard AES/EBU cable carries
two channels of audio, called A and B. As
a default, both A and B subchannels are
reproduced by the monitor. GLM software
is used to set up the monitor to specific
channel assignments.
RAM-XL Amplifier
Power Button
The power button in the middle of the
RAM-XL amplifier front panel controls
several functions.
A short press of the power button turns
the RAM-XL on or off. Turning on, the power
button light flashes rapidly, and lights
on steadily when the turn-on has been
completed. Testing modes are explained
later in this manual.
Setting ISS™
The Intelligent Signal Sensing™ (ISS™)
puts the monitor to a power-saving
stand-by mode automatically. The factory
setting for ISS is "OFF." The ISS can be
activated using the GLM software (see
Figure 5). When ISS is active, if no audio
signal is sensed during the selected time,
the monitor powers down. The monitor will
power up again once a signal is detected.
The ISS setting is applied to all ISS-enabled
monitors in the currently selected Setup.
Connectors on the RAM-XL
“MAINS INPUT” Connector
Connect to the mains supply of 100 - 120
VAC or 220 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz.
“DIGITAL IN AES/EBU” Connector
The monitor defaults to reproducing an
analog input signal. The digital audio
AES/EBU input is selected automatically
when a valid digital audio signal is
presented. Use GLM software to define
the AES/EBU subframe to monitor.
“DIGITAL THRU AES/EBU” Connector
This output carries an unaltered copy of
the digital audio signal and can be used
for daisy-chaining the signal to up to three
additional SAM monitors or subwoofers.
“ANALOG IN” Connector
The maximum input level of the analog
input is +25.0 dBu. The analog input must
not be overloaded, otherwise distortion
will result. When the maximum input is
exceeded, the enclosure front panel light
turns red, indicating the overload.
The sensitivity of the monitor
system is set using the GLM software.
Coming from the factory, the analog
input is set to the highest sensitivity,
resulting in a sound output of 100 dB
SPL for a -6 dBu analog input signal.
“CONTROL NETWORK” Connectors
The RJ45 sockets connect the monitor
to the proprietary Genelec Loudspeaker
Manager™ (GLM™) network. Do not
connect to Ethernet LAN.
“Loudspeaker Connectors” Group
“LED” Connector
This RJ45 socket is a connection for the
front panel warning LED.
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 CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. NE PAS EXPOSER À L'EAU OU
L'HUMIDITÉ. AUCUN COMPOSANT À L'INTÉRIEUR REMPLAÇABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR.
LAITE ON LIITETTÄVÄ SUOJAMAADOITUSKOSKETTIMILLA VARUSTETTUUN PISTORASIAAN.
APPARATET MÅ TILKOPLES JORDET STIKKONTAKT. APPARATEN SKALL ANSLUTAS TILL
JORDAT UTTAG.
CONNECT ONLY TO GENELEC NETWORK
CONTROL NETWORK
MAINS INPUT
50 / 60 Hz 1000 W
100 - 120 V~
220 - 230 V~
ANALOG
IN
DIGITAL IN
AES/EBU
DIGITAL THRU
AES/EBU
SERIAL NUMBER
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MADE IN FINLAND
USE EARTHED MAINS CONNECTION ONLY.
THIS AMPLIFIER HAS BEEN CALIBRATED FOR USE WITH THE LOUDSPEAKER MARKED WITH
THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER. DO NOT MIX THE CALIBRATED AMPLIFIER/LOUDSPEAKER
PAIRS ! TURN OFF POWER BEFORE DISCONNECTING LOUDSPEAKER CONNECTIONS !
NOTE !
LED CONNECTOR
This device complies
with FCC Part 15 and
Canadian ICES-003
radio frequency Class
A emission
requirements. Refer
to operating manual
for full information.
2
1
3
THRU
IN
1
1
2
3
3
2
-
GND
+
ANALOG
SIGNAL
INPUT
CONNECTOR
DIGITAL SIGNAL
INPUT AND THRU
CONNECTORS
CONTROL
NETWORK
CONNECTORS
LED
CONNECTOR
COOLING FAN
(GRILLE NOT SHOWN)
WOOFER AND
MIDRANGE/TWEETER
CONNECTORS
MAINS INPUT
CONNECTOR
“Woofer” Connector
A standard four-pole Speakon cable
connects to the woofers.
“Midrange/Tweeter” Connector
A standard four-pole Speakon cable
connects to the midrange and tweeter.
CAUTION!
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.
Front Panel Light Functions
The green light on the DCW panel of
a 1236A enclosure indicates normal
operation. A yellow light indicates certain
activities when the GLM control software
is used. The light turns red in an overload
condition. The overload light (red) is
activated by several events:
• Exceeding the maximum input of the
analog input
• Reaching close to the digital input
maximum (high likelihood of digital
clipping)
• Overload of drivers or amplifier, or
clipping in the power amplifier
• An error detected in the AES/EBU
audio data
If a red warning light appears on the
monitor, turn the source level down. Ensure
that there are no bit errors in the AES/EBU
digital audio data transmission.
