Genelec W371A, Operating Manual

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Then, follow the instructions on the Woofer Cal page to pair 

W371A with a monitor, choose the W371A Mode you wish to 

use, select the crossover frequency range (or use the default) 

and finally double-click the microphone icon. This launches the 

calibration process for W371A. Frequency sweeps are audible 

on the W371A, one woofer at a time, followed by the main 

monitor sweep. After this, the calculation process starts. The 

progress of the calculation is shown on the GLM page. 

This section is only needed when you wish to manually edit 

the monitor loudspeaker acoustic calibrations before calibrating 

the W371A woofers to work with the loudspeakers. Normally, 

this process is not necessary. 

Evaluating Modes

To evaluate different W371A directive mode options, go to the 

Group tab and select Duplicate Group. Then, in the duplicated 

Group, double-click the microphone icon to re-run AutoCal. 

Press Skip AutoCal. After this, on the Woofer Cal page, double-

click on the microphone icon to re-run the W371A calibration 

selecting your desired directivity options. 

For example, you may wish to have four Groups for testing: 

monitor alone, m W371A in the Complementary Mode, 

m W371A in the Directive Mode, m W371A in 

one of the Null Steering Modes. When auditioning, notice that 

it can take a relatively long time (up to a week) before all the 

qualities of each mode may be fully appreciated.

Frequency Response Trim

The calibration procedure provides state-of-the-art flat frequency 

response suited for critical reference listening. Depending 

on  the  application  and  your  previous  listening  experience,  a 

slightly  downwards  tilted  system  frequency  response  may  be 

considered relevant by certain users. The frequency response 

of each monitor Group may easily be tilted using the Sound 

Character Profiler found under the Group menuin GLM. When 

the monitoring loudspeakers are used without having a computer 

connected, select the Store settings after trimming to make the 

trimming  permanent.  Re-storing  the  setup  file  in  a  computer 

saves your trimming for the situation where a computer running 

GLM is used in daily work. 

Selecting Crossover Regions

W371A  calibration  enables  selecting  the  crossover  frequency 

ranges. Your selections of the ranges are affected by room 

acoustics, W371A and listening locations. You may want to 

avoid notches in the monitor response. The default crossover 

range is 150-250 Hz. You can select a higher range up to 300 

Hz and no narrower than 50 Hz wide. The measurement curves 

and subjective evaluations may guide your preferences as well 

as your choice of the W371A operating mode. When the W371A 

is positioned behind a large console obscuring the upper front 

woofer, a low crossover range below 250 Hz is advisable.

Operating Environment

This product is designed for indoor use only. The permissible 

ambient temperature is 15-35 degrees Celsius (50-95°F) and 

relative  humidity  20%  to  80%  (non-condensing).  To  prevent 

condensation of humidity, after the product has been stored 

or transported in a cool environment and is then taken into a 

warm room, wait 0.5-1 hours before opening the packaging and 

connecting to the mains power. 

Sufficient cooling around the W371A must be ensured. The 

minimum clearance behind and on both sides of the monitor is 10 

cm (4 in).  The product is not designed to be installed in a recess.

Front Panel Light

Normally, the light on the front panel is green, indicating normal 

operational mode. Red and yellow colours are used to indicate 

special situations. See Table 1.

Maintenance

There  are  no  user  serviceable  parts  inside  the  monitor. 

Maintenance or repair must only be done by Genelec certified 

service personnel. The monitor enclosure must not be opened. 

Opening the monitor may lead to loss of the individual monitor 

factory calibration and damage to components. 

Safety Considerations

Although the W371A has been designed in accordance with 

international safety standards, to ensure safe operation and 

to maintain the monitor under safe operating conditions, the 

following warnings and precautions must be observed:

•  Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by 

certified Genelec service personnel. The monitor enclosure 

must not be opened.

•  Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable 

or a mains connection without the protective earth contact 

as this may lead to personal  injury.

•  To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit 

to water or moisture. 

•  Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases 

on the monitor or near it. 

•  Note that the amplifier is not completely disconnected 

from the AC mains service unless the mains power cord is 

removed from the monitor loudspeaker or the mains outlet.

•  Free flow of air behind and around the monitor is 

necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not obstruct 

airflow around the monitor.

WARNING!

The W371A is capable of producing sound pressure levels in 

excess  of  85 dB,  which  may  cause  hearing  damage.  Sound 

exposure  level  integrated  over  an  8  hour  working  day  should 

be limited to 80 dB(A) to reduce the risk of permanent hearing 

damage.  For  each  3  dB  increase  in  the  sound  exposure  the 

acoustic energy is doubled, and the exposure time should be 

halved to maintain the same risk level.

Guarantee

The Genelec W371A is guaranteed for two years against 

manufacturing faults or defects altering performance. In 

addition to this, you can get additional three years of guarantee 

that covers spare part costs by registering your product at www.

genelec.com. Refer to the reseller for full sales and guarantee 

terms.

Compliance to FCC Rules

Note:  This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply 

with  the  limits  for  a  Class  B  digital  device,  pursuant  to  part 

15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits  are  designed  to  provide 

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 

residential  installation.  This  equipment  generates,  uses  and 

can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and 

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 

interference  to  radio  communications.  However,  there  is 

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference