Genesis g 6 1 mp owners manual

Page 1

ver 1.0 2 absolute fidelity ï›› 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 audiophile multi- channel music system. Designed in basic black so that it will not look obtrusive when mounted on the wall, it is also available in a off-white paintable finish for your interior decorator to finish. As part of the Genesis 6- Series, it has the identical tweeter, midrange, and mid-bass coupler drivers, and a similar voice to the rest of the family. Being a Genesis absolute fidelity-„¢ product, it is also a perfect complement to any other Genesis model, all the way up to the Genesis 1.1. Sound structural engineering principles have been applied to make the G6.1mp cabinet rigid and well-damped. All construction and even internal braces are made of 15mm MDF and have been tongue and grooved to ensure that the cabinet is the best environment on which to mount the transducers. This results in extremely low cabinet coloration, and excellent sound-staging and imaging. (Yes, the sound-stage is important even for rear speakers!) Please read this Owners Manual and Set-up Guide to get the maximum enjoyment out of your purchase. Also, check out our website at www.genesisloudspeakers.com for the latest updates, tips & tricks and support for our owners.

Page 2

ver 1.0 3 absolute fidelity ï›› 1 A Quick Star t Set-up Guide Now that you have your new Genesis 6.1 Monopole Surround, we realize that you cant 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 its carton. We will not be held liable for damage to either the speakers or your backs during unpacking and setting up. 1.2 Placement If you are hanging the speakers on the wall, you will need a qualified installer to mount them on very strong brackets. The speakers weigh 38.5 pounds (17.5kgs) each, and can cause death or severe injury if it falls on someone! We suggest either brackets that we supply for flat-wall or corner mounting, or your installer may be able to recommend other forms of mounting. Omnimount (www.omnimount.com ) also supplies a range of mounts that may be suitable. 1.3 Connections The speakers should be connected directly to the speaker-level output of your power amplifiers using high quality speaker cables and the 5- way binding posts. The high-level thru-put binding posts on the speaker are for connecting it to a subwoofer. We recommend the Genesis ServoSub-„¢ 2/12t as the perfect complement to this speaker. The S2/12t is designed for corner or sidewall loading -“ making it the ideal companion for a surround loudspeaker. 1.4 Adjustments The G6.1mp has a tweeter level control on the back. Set the tweeter level to the 12 oclock position as flat. Once you familiarize yourself with its performance, putting a little bit of additional effort into tuning the speaker properly for your system (which includes the room), will give you greater long-term enjoyment and benefits.