Genelec 8020C Manuel D'utilisation page 2

General description
The bi-amplified GENELEC 8020C is a compact
two way active monitoring loudspeaker designed
for near field monitoring, mobile vans, broadcast
and TV control rooms, surround sound systems,
home studios, multimedia applications and also for
use with computer soundcards. As an active loud-
speaker, it contains drivers, power amplifiers, active
crossover filters and protection circuitry.
The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™)
loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-cast alumin-
ium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction. Com-
bined with the advanced Directivity Control Wave-
guide (DCW ), this design provides excellent fre-
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quency balance in difficult acoustic environments. If
necessary, the bass response of the 8020C can be
extended with a Genelec subwoofer.
Positioning the loudspeaker
Each 8020C is supplied with an integrated ampli-
fier unit, mains cable and an operating manual. After
unpacking, place the loudspeaker in its required lis-
tening position, taking note of the line of the acoustic
axis. The axes of all loudspeakers should converge
at ear height at the listening position (see Figure 1).
Connections
Before connecting up, ensure that the loudspeakers
and the signal source have been switched off. The
power switch of the 8020C is located on the back
panel (see Figure 3). Connect the loudspeaker to an
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earthed mains connection with the supplied mains ca-
ble. Never connect the loudspeaker to an unearthed
mains supply or using an unearthed mains cable.
Audio input is via a 10 kOhm balanced female XLR
connector. An unbalanced source may be used as
long as pin 3 is grounded to pin 1 at the unbalanced
source connector (see Figure 2). Never connect the
8020C to the loudspeaker outputs of a power ampli-
fier or an integrated amplifier or receiver.
Once the connections have been made, the loud-
speakers are ready to be switched on.
Autostart function
The signal sensing Autostart function of the 8020C
powers it up when playback begins. Automatic pow-
ering down of the loudspeaker happens one hour
after the playback has ended and the loudspeaker
goes to standby mode. The power consumption in
standby mode is less than 0.5 watts. The loudspeak-
er will automatically and rapidly start up once an in-
put signal is detected from the source.
Volume control
The input sensitivity of the 8020C can be matched
to the output of the signal source by adjusting the
volume control on the front panel.
Setting the tone controls
The frequency response of the Genelec 8020C can
be adjusted to match the acoustic environment by
setting the tone control switches on the rear panel.
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