Genelec 7060B manual

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    Genelec 7060B, 7070A and 7071A Active Subwoofers Operating Manual LSE Series[...]

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    General description Genelec 7060B, 7070A and 7071A are pow- erful active subwoofers, incorporating all the amplifier and crossover electronics needed for bass management and reproduction in modern 6.1 or 5.1 channel surround sound or traditional stereo systems. Their 19 to 120 Hz (±3 dB) frequency range, ample sound pressure capability and versati[...]

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    matrix surround decoder (Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic) should not be connected to the "LFE IN" input. See section "Subwoofer in analogue matrix sound systems". SUM OUT : Use this output connector when you want to link another subwoofer to your system. "SUM OUT" carries an unfiltered sum of signals combined from all [...]

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    Figure 4. The effect of phase difference between the subwoofer and the main monitors Although the 7060B, 7070A and 7071A subwoofers are magnetically shielded, they may cause some picture distortion if placed near very sensitive video monitors or com- puter displays. Move the subwoofer further aw ay o r t ry t ur ni ng t he d ri ve r si de of t he s[...]

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    system it is necessary to temporarily connect either of the channels to this output. Power up the system and set the DIP switches 3 (SUM IN MODE) and 4 (LFE +10 dB) on the first switch group to "ON" Now you should hear an 85 Hz test signal from the subwoofer and the main monitor connected to the center channel output. T oggle the -180° p[...]

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    The LFE channel on the 7060B, 7070A and 7071A can be set to two frequency ranges: 19 to 85 Hz or 19 to 120 Hz by using the "LFE BANDWIDTH" switch. If the LFE signal includes higher frequencies than 120 Hz, they can be monitored by using the "Redi- rect" function: Set "LFE BANDWIDTH" switch to "85" and the &qu[...]

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    Figure 9. The free field frequency response of the 7060B subwoofer at different Bass Roll-Off settings Maintenance No user serviceable parts are inside the ampli- fier unit. Any maintenance work must only be performed by qualified service personnel. Guarantee This product is supplied with a one year guar - antee against manufacturing faults or defe[...]

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    AMPLIFIER SECTION INPUT SECTION CROSSOVER SECTION SYSTEM SPECIFICA TIONS 7060B 7070A 7071A Free field frequency response 19 Hz…85 Hz 19 Hz…85 Hz 19 Hz…85 Hz (+/- 3 dB) LFE 85/120 Hz LFE 85/120 Hz LFE 85/120 Hz Maximum short term sine wave SPL output averaged from 30 to 85 Hz, measured in half space at 1 meter ≥ 108 dB SPL ≥ 112 dB SPL ≥[...]