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Owners Manual and Set-up Guide:
Genesis 6.1 Monopole Surround Channel
Contents
1 A QUICK START SET-UP GUIDE 3
1.1 UNPACKING 3
1.2 PLACEMENT 3
1.3 CONNECTIONS 3
1.4 ADJUSTMENTS 3
2 SETTING UP 4
2.1 POSITIONING 4
2.2 LOUDSPEAKER CONTROLS
2.2.1 TWEETER CONTROL 4
2.2.2 MODE
2.3 TUNING THE SYSTEM 4
3 THE TECHNOLOGY USED 6
3.1 THE TRANSDUCERS 6
3.1.1 THE GENESIS RIBBON TWEETER 6
3.1.2 TITANIUM MIDRANGE 6
3.1.3 ALUMINUM-CONE WOOFERS 6
3.2 CROSSOVER 6
3.3 VI
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absolute fidelity A Message from Genesis Congratulations! You are now the owner of one of the finest loudspeakers in the world. Based on technologies developed for our flagship Genesis 1, the Genesis 6.1 Monopole Surround Channel (G6.1mp) is designed for those of us who live in beautiful homes and want an elegant loudspeaker that will deliver the best sound in its class. The G6.1mp is designed to be used as a monopole surround or rear speaker in a home theater set-up, or in an
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absolute fidelity 1 A Quick Start Set-up Guide Now that you have your new Genesis 6.1 Monopole Surround, we realize that you can’t wait to hook it up and start playing! However, please read this quick set-up guide (even if your dealer is setting it up for you) before you proceed. 1.1 Unpacking Your loudspeakers will come to you in a large shipping carton weighing over 43lbs (20kgs). Use correct lifting techniques when moving the speaker carton around or lifting the speaker out of
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absolute fidelity 2 Setting up 2.1 Positioning A good starting position is for the G6.1mp to be placed horizontally about 48 inches from the floor and approximately 10 degrees behind the listener, and at the same distance from the listener as the main L/C/R speakers. Use a good quality stand that is solidly built and as rigid as possible, or hang the speakers on extremely strong brackets on the wall. The Genesis ServoSub™ 2/12t is a unique subwoofer that complements the G6.1mp to
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absolute fidelity Every listening room is different, and we recommend that you take the time to carefully tune the system for the environment in which it is placed. Due to room idiosyncrasies, do not be afraid to set the left and right speakers to different levels. Setting the tweeter level at the “12 o’clock” position is “normal” and will be the position from which you can start tuning. With the controls in this position, they may not sound perfect, but your Genesis loudspeakers wi
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absolute fidelity 3 The Technology used 3.1 The Transducers The transducers in the 3-way G6.1mp are all proprietary Genesis- designed drivers manufactured to our exacting standards: 3.1.1 The Genesis Ribbon Tweeter Reviewers in the audiophile press have often remarked that the Genesis circular ribbon tweeter is the world’s best. It is a one inch circular planar ribbon design crafted from an extremely thin membrane of Kapton® with a photo-etched aluminium “voice coil” that is a mere
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absolute fidelity Each crossover is designed by computer modelling plus years of knowledge and experience. The inductors are designed and made for Genesis with OFC copper windings. The capacitors used are also custom made for Genesis, using high-quality polypropylene-film and tin- foil (not aluminium). More importantly, the crossovers are designed with many, many hours of music listening and constant refining, tuning and tweaking of the circuit. Out of this comes the “magic” that is
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absolute fidelity 4 Specifications Frequency Response: 55Hz to 36kHz, ± 3dB Sensitivity: 89 dB, 1 watt 1 meter Min/Max Power (Tube): 75/500 watts per side Min/Max Power (Solid State): 100/1000 watts per side Input Impedance: 4 ohms (Nominal) HF Transducers: One 1” Circular Ribbon Tweeter Midrange Transducers: One Genesis 5” titanium cone midrange LF Transducers: Two Genesis 6.5” aluminium cone Controls: Tweeter level Inputs: High-level with 5-way binding posts Th
