Genelec 7360A, 7370A Operating Manual

7300 Series

Operating Manual
Genelec 7360A and 7370A

Smart Active Subwoofers

750-7360A/7370A

Genelec 7360A and 7370A Smart Active Subwoofers

Introduction

Congratulations and a thank-you for the
purchase of this Genelec 7300 series
subwoofer. This manual addresses setting
up and using the Genelec 7360A and 7370A
subwoofers. These subwoofers are designed
to integrate easily into all environments, both
those using analog audio as well as those
using digital AES/EBU audio. Genelec 7360A
and 7370A subwoofers are designed for
precise monitoring of multichannel analog
audio signals and stereo AES/EBU signals.
Multichannel AES/EBU signal can be
monitored by using the 9301 multichannel
digital audio interface device connected to
the subwoofer.

Energy saving Intelligent Signal Sensing
(ISS) can be turned on to put the subwoofer
automatically into a standby state when
audio signal has been absent for a selected
time. In the standby mode the product
consumes less than one Watt of power.
Upon sensing an input signal the subwoofer
automatically wakes up to full operation.
The wait until entering the ISS power save

can be congured using the GLM software.

When the ISS is active you can have your
monitoring system ready for action at all
times.

Installation

Each subwoofer is supplied with a mains

cable, one 5 m GLM network cable, mains

cable, and an operating manual. Before
connecting switch the subwoofer and

monitors o.

Connections

Seven balanced XLR input/output pairs

are available for analog signals (see Figure

1). There is a dedicated LFE In and LFE
Out. The Link In and Link Out connectors
can be used to for daisy-chaining multiple
subwoofers with minimum cable count. In
addition to these analog signal connectors,
digital audio in and out connectors
supporting AES/EBU format are available.
The digital out connector can be used to
daisy chain multiple subwoofers while digital
audio is being used.

Multichannel AES/EBU signal can be
monitored by using the 9301 multichannel

digital audio interface device connected to
the subwoofer.

Two CAT5 (RJ45) GLM Network

connectors are available for computer

control using the Genelec Loudspeaker

Manager (GLM) software.

Bypass connector supports a ¼ in

jack switch-operated subwoofer bass

management bypass function when the xed

85 Hz subwoofer crossover is used.

The mains input supports a wide mains
voltage range (100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz)
and enables the subwoofer to be plugged
in anywhere globally. If the mains power is
provided with a generator, inverter or certain
lower-quality UPS devices, we recommend
filtering of the mains power voltage
harmonics and taking care that the voltage
supply is stable.

Bass Management

Bass management splits the signal from
each input into low and high frequency
components. Signal content below the
crossover frequency is reproduced by the
subwoofer and signal content above the
crossover frequency is reproduced by the
monitors connected to the outputs of the
subwoofer.

The 7360A and 7370A offer two bass
management methods:

Centralized bass management

This method builds both the highpass and

the lowpass lters in the subwoofer and can

be used in all setups, with or without GLM

control. A xed 85 Hz crossover lter for the

analog main channels is default for manual
use.

In this method all analog signal cables
are routed through the subwoofer's IN/
OUT connectors to the respective main
monitor

s.

Distributed bass management

In this method the lowpass lter is applied

in the subwoofer and the highpass lter in

the monitor, and these are set in synchrony

using the GLM control network. This method

is only available in systems where GLM is

used.

The GLM software enables adjusting the

subwoofer/monitor crossover from 50 Hz to

100 Hz when distributed bass management
is used.

The distributed bass management

supports three different signal cabling

congurations:

• All channels routed through the

subwoofer's IN/OUT connectors to the
respective monitors.

• Y-cables from the source to the
subwoofer's IN connector and the
monitor's signal input.

• Signal sources with dual outputs for each
channel.

Using With GLM™

Control Network

Subwoofers are fully compatible with

Genelec Loudspeaker Manager GLM™ and

the proprietary Genelec monitor control
network and Genelec SAM monitors. Using

the GLM control method unleashes the full

room compensation power in the subwoofer,
with 20 parametric room compensation

lters. This level of room compensation detail

is only available when the GLM is used. Use

with the GLM™ network is described in the

DSP System Operating Manual.

System setup

Although the subwoofer can be used without

the GLM™ software and control network,

they only reach their full potential when

set up and calibrated using the GLM™

software. Genelec Loudspeaker Manager

GLM™ and the proprietary Genelec

monitor control network offer automated
acoustic equalization and alignment for any
reproduction system from simple stereo to

very complex 3D immersive setups including

also one or more subwoofers. GLM setup is

fast and accurate and can precisely address
the typical narrow-band low frequency mode
resonances of a room. The settings can be
controlled with a computer or be permanently
stored in the monitors to make the setup
available at all times even when a computer
is not in use. Genelec recommends setting

up SAM monitoring systems using GLM. You

can nd a detailed description of the setup

and the use of GLM™ in the GLM™ System

Operating Manual.

IN/OUT

BYPASS
SWITCH

CONNECTOR

CONTROL

SWITCHES

MAINS

INPUT

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MADEIN FINLAND

MAINSINPUT
50/60Hz300W
100-240V~

BASSROLL-OFF

PHASE
DIGITALLFE

LFECHANNEL
LFE+10 dB

LEVEL
TESTTONE

ISS
STORED

INPUTdBu
PRODUCING
100dB SPL(1 m)

BYPASS

-4dB

-8dB

-90°

-180°

ON/OFF

A/B

-10dB

-20dB

0

+2

+4 +12

RESETTO FACTORY
SETTINGS:PUSH
BUTTONFOR 10 SEC

ONOFF

-2

-4

-6

+8

7360ASMART ACTIVE SUBWOOFER

IN 6IN7

OUT 6 OUT 7

ANALOGANALOGANALOG

IN 3IN4

OUT 3 OUT 4

IN 1IN2

OUT 1
TEST 1

OUT 2

TEST 2

LFE IN

OUT

IN 5

DIGITAL

LFE OUT

OUT 5

IN

LINK IN

LINK OUT

GLM NETWORK

SERIAL

NUMBER

ANALOG
CONNECTORS

GLM NETWORK
CONNECTORS

Figure 1. Connector panel

of the 7360A. The 7370A

is similar.

The setup is fast and consists of the

following steps:

• Connect a CAT5 (RJ45) cable between

each monitor (and subwoofer) and nally

to the control network input of the GLM

Adapter device (see Figure 1).

• Connect the GLM Adapter device to

computer USB connector.

• Using a microphone stand, place the
Genelec measurement microphone at the
listening location with the microphone
pointing upwards and the microphone
top at the height of the engineer’s ear.

The microphone is a part of the GLM

User Kit.

• Connect the microphone cable to the

microphone input in the GLM Adapter

device.

• Download the GLM software at the

Genelec web site (www.genelec.com).

• Install the GLM software and follow the

instructions in the software to measure
and set up your system.

• If you plan to not use a computer for

controlling the monitors, use the GLM

software to write the setting into the
monitors (use menu item “Store | Store
the Current Group Settings…”).

ROTARY
LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT

POWER
SWITCH

COMPUTER
RUNNING
GLMSOFTWARE

AES/EBU IN/OUT
CONNECTORS

GLM ADAPTER

USB CABLE

SUBWOOFER

Figure 2. GLM Network cabling. Audio cabling not shown.

GLM

MONITORS

MICROPHONE

PLACED IN

THE LISTENING

292-0063

TERMINATOR

GLM NETWORK
CABLE

POSITION

While the GLM network is disconnected

the settings stored using the Genelec

Loudspeaker Manager software can be

selected in use by setting the STORED
switch ON.

Using Without GLM

Cabling

The 7300 series subwoofers can be easily set

up using the xed 85 Hz analogue crossover

filter. This fixed crossover filter is on as

a factory setting and highpass filters the
analogue outputs on the subwoofer. When

using this method, run each signal cable rst

to the subwoofer. Then, run the respective
output to the monitor. This monitor feed

signal is highpass ltered at 85 Hz.

When using the LFE signal, run the LFE

signal to the subwoofer LFE in connector.

When daisy-chaining multiple

subwoofers, run a cable from the Link Out

connector the next subwoofer’s Link In

connector. When using the LFE signal, also

Phase Difference: 270°

Phase Difference: 90°

run a cable from the LFE Out to the next

subwoofer’s LFE In.

Control Switches

BASS ROLL-OFF controls compensate for

the very low frequency boost, reducing the
20 Hz level in 4 dB steps. The settings add
to a total of 12 dB attenuation. Setting both

switches to "OFF" obtains a at response.

PHASE switches can put the subwoofer
in phase with a selected main monitor.
Incorrect phase alignment can cause a drop
in level at the crossover frequency. See
chapter "Setting the Phase Switches."

Digital LFE switch selects the low pass
frequency for the subframe selected to

reproduce LFE (see "LFE CHANNEL" below).

The frequencies are 85 Hz for "OFF" and 150
Hz for "ON."

LFE CHANNEL A/B selects which subframe

carries the LFE signal. "ON" for A, "OFF" for

B. If A is selected for LFE, the B subframe is

assumed to carry main channel audio.

LFE +10 dB function adds +10 dB of
gain. See chapter "Using the LFE +10 dB
function."

LEVEL switches scale down the subwoofer
output level. The switch settings add up and
combine with therotary level adjustment
control.

TEST TONE switch activates the 85 Hz test
tone used for calibrating the phase. See
chapter "Setting the Phase Switches."

ISS switch activates the signal sensing
automatic energy saving function.

STORED switch selects the settings stored
inside the memory of the subwoofer and
settings made by the subwoofer's controls.

The stored settings are set using the GLM

Loudspeaker Manager Software and the
GLM control network and provide superior

functionality compared to subwoofer's
own controls.

Connector Panel Light

Normally, the light on the connector panel is
green, indicating normal operational mode.

Phase Difference: 0°

85 Hz

Phase Difference: 180°

85 Hz

Figure 3. The eect of phase dierence between the subwoofer and the main monitors

Red colour indicates amplier clipping and

yellow indicates thermal overload.If the red
or yellow warning light appears, turn down
the level.

85 Hz

85 Hz

Power up the system and set the TEST
TONE switch to "ON." Now you can hear an
85 Hz test signal from the subwoofer and
the main monitor connected to the center
channel output.

Setting the Phase Switches

Incorrect phase alignment between main
monitors and subwoofer causes a drop
in the frequency response of the whole
system at the crossover frequency. Figure 3

shows the eect of phase dierence to the

frequency response.

The phase dierence between the main

monitors and subwoofer at the listening
position depends on the position of the
subwoofer, so the phase adjustment should
be done only after the preferred position is
found and subwoofer and monitor levels

have been aligned. GLM software control

adjusts the phase automatically, but if GLM

is not available, the following manual phase
matching can be applied.

Manual Phase

Adjustment Method

Genelec 7360A and 7370A subwoofers are
equipped with a built-in 85 Hz frequency
test tone generator for phase alignment.
The test tone generator is connected to
the subwoofer's "TEST 1" output. Connect
temporarily the monitor to this output for
manual phase alignment.

1. Toggle the -180° phase switch on and o,

and set it to the position which gives the
lowest sound level at the listening position.

2. Next toggle the -90° phase switch on and

o, and again set it to the position which

gives the lowest sound level.

3. Finally, set the -180° phase switch to
the opposite setting and deactivate the
test signal. The phase adjustment is now
complete.

Using the LFE +10 dB

Function

Dolby Digital and DTS encoding formats

present the LFE channel with +10 dB gain

relative to the main channels. Surround
sound decoders may automatically add +10

dB of LFE gain to restore the level balance.

The “LFE +10 dB” function can add the

+10 dB of gain to the LFE channel in the

production stage if it is not already done
by the source connected to the monitoring

system. Switching the “LFE +10 dB” switch

to the “ON” position activates the function.

If the LFE output is at a 10 dB higher level

than other (non-LFE) channels, this switch

should be set to “OFF”.

The “LFE +10 dB” function should not be

used in the following cases:

• If the +10 dB LFE gain is already

implemented by another device, for

example, a surround sound processor

or the output matrix of a mixing console.

• When producing an audio format

that does not require the use of +10 dB

gain on the LFE channel.

Additional Information

Positioning Subwoofer in Room

The location of the subwoofer can affect
the frequency response and sound level
dramatically particularly when the room
acoustic effects are strong. Even small
changes in a subwoofer's location can

make a marked dierence in the frequency

response. To begin, place the subwoofer
at the front wall slightly offset from the
room center line. Often methodical

experimentation is needed to find the

location giving the flattest frequency
response at the listening location. Usually
the subwoofer is placed close to a wall as
this usually creates the highest output.
Positioning the subwoofer close to a corner
will boost the bass level at lower frequencies
and may also cause asymmetrical spatial
imaging. Measured from the subwoofer's
driver the recommended distance to a wall
is less than 0.6 m (24 in). Cancellations from
the wall are then avoided.

Operating Environment

These subwoofers are designed for
indoor use only. The permissible ambient
temperature is 15-35 degrees Celsius
(50-95°F) and relative humidity 20% to
80% (noncondensing). When the product
has been stored or transported in cool
environment and is taken into a warm room,
wait 0.5-1 hours before opening packing to
prevent condensation of humidity before
connecting to mains power.

Minimum Clearances

Do not cover the grille or place the
subwoofer so that there is less than 0.1
m (4 in) of free space in front of the grille.

The space must be ventilated or suciently

large to dissipate heat so that the ambient
temperature does not rise above 35

degrees Celsius (95°F). Make sure that the

space under the subwoofer allows air ow.

Thick carpets may block ventilation needed

for cooling the electronics. The reex port

opening should have a clearance of at least

7.5 cm (3 in) to ensure functioning of the

reex port.

Flush Mounting

When the subwoofer is ush mounted in a

wall or cabinet, ensure unrestricted airow

in the reflex port and amplifier cooling.

Make the recess 7.5 cm (3 in) wider than the
subwoofer. Place the subwoofer to the right
side of the recess if the driver is facing the

room. This leaves sucient free space at

the reex port side. The height and depth of

the recess should not be much bigger than
needed for ventilation as this may cause

unwanted acoustic eects.

Maintenance

There are no user serviceable parts inside
the subwoofer. Maintenance or repair must

only be done by a Genelec certied service.

Guarantee

Genelec guarantees the subwoofers for
two years against manufacturing faults or
defects altering performance. Refer to the
reseller for full sales and guarantee terms.

Safety Considerations

The 7360A and 73700A have been designed
in accordance with international safety
standards. To ensure safe operation, the
following warnings and precautions must be
observed:

• Servicing and adjustment must only be

performed by a Genelec certied service.

• The subwoofer enclosure must not be

opened.

• Do not use this product with a mains
cable or mains outlet having no protective
earth (potential equalizing) connection as
doing so may result in personal injury.

• To prevent re or electric shock, do not

expose the product to water or moisture.

• Do not place objects lled with liquid, such

as vases, on the subwoofer or near it.

• The amplier is not completely

disconnected from the mains power
unless the mains cable is removed from

the amplier or the mains outlet.

• Free ow of air behind and around the

Figure 4. Flush mounting the

subwoofer. Note the clearance needed

on the reex port side.

subwoofer is necessary to maintain

sucient cooling. Do not obstruct airow

around the subwoofer.

• These subwoofers are capable of
producing sound pressure levels in

excess of 85 dB, which may cause a

permanent hearing damage.

Compliance to FCC Rules

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

• This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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
to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment

o and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on

10

200

20

30

50

100

Hz

Level vs Freq (Hz) 7360A 25.4.16

dB SPL

10

200

20

30

50

100

Hz

Level vs Freq (Hz) 7370A 25.4.16

a circuit dierent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

+100

+80

Bass
Roll-Off

-4,-8 and

-12dB

LFE channel

+100

+80

Bass
Roll-Off

-4,-8 and

-12dB

LFE channel

Modifications not expressly approved

by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under
FCC rules.

Main channels

+60

+40

+20

+0

Figure 5. The curves above show the

main channel's frequency response

with 85 Hz lowpass ltering, the fre-

quency response of the LFE channel

and the eect of the Bass Roll-O

adjustment to the response of the

7360A.

dB SPL

Main channels

+60

+40

+20

+0

Figure 6. The curves above show the

main channel's frequency response

with 85 Hz lowpass ltering, the fre-

quency response of the LFE channel

and the eect of the Bass Roll-O

adjustment to the response of the

7370A.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 7360A 7370A

Lower cut-o frequency -6 dB 19 Hz 19 Hz

Upper cut-o frequency -6 dB (main channel/LFE) 100 Hz/150 Hz 100 Hz/150 Hz

Accuracy of frequency response +/-3 dB 19 Hz - 100 Hz 19 Hz - 100 Hz

Driver 250 mm (10 in)

Harmonic distortion at 1 m on axis in half space, 30 to 85 Hz 2nd ≤ 3% @ 90 dB SPL

Maximum short term sine wave SPL output averaged from 30 to 85 Hz,

measured in half space at 1 meter

Maximum peak SPL output with random pink noise, measured in half

space at 1 meter

Self generated noise at 1 m on axis (A-weighted) < 5 dB

Weight 27 kg 48 kg

Dimensions H x W x D 527 x 462 x 365 mm

AMPLIFIER SECTION

Short term amplier output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection circuitry)

Amplier system THD at nominal output < 0.01%

Mains voltage 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Standby, ISS active
Idle
Full output, peak

(magnetically shielded)

3rd ≤ 2% @ 90 dB SPL

≥ 109 dB SPL ≥ 113 dB SPL

≥ 114 dB SPL ≥ 118 dB SPL

203/4 x 183/16 x 143/8 in

300W 400W

<1 W
15 W
300 W

305 mm (12 in)
(no magnetical shielding)

2nd ≤ 3% @ 95 dB SPL
3rd ≤ 3% @ 95 dB SPL

625 x 555 x 496 mm

245/8 x 217/8 x 191/2 in

<1 W
20 W
400 W

SIGNAL PROCESSING SECTION

Analog signal input connector XLR female, balanced 10 kOhm

Maximum analog input signal
Analog input sensitivity (100 dB SPL at 1 m) rotary level adjustment

Digital signal input connector XLR female 110 Ohm
Digital signal output / Thru connector XLR male 110 Ohm

Digital audio input

Word length
Sample rate

Digital input sensitivity(100 dB SPL at 1 m )

Subsonic lter (18 dB/octave) below 19 Hz

Control network

Type
Connection

GLMTM software frequency response adjustment parametric notch lters 20

System calibration Genelec GLM AutoCal™

Crossover subwoofer/subwoofer output channels

Centralized Bass Management

Distributed Bass Management (GLM control only)

LFE cuto 150 Hz

Midband rejection >400 Hz ≥ 50 dB

Bass Roll-O control operating range in 4 dB steps 0 to -12 dB at 20 Hz

Phase matching control 90° steps with dip switch controls

rotary level adjustment

pin 1 gnd, pin 2 non-inverting, pin 3 inverting

+25.0 dBu

+12 to -6 dBu

AES/EBU Single Wire
AES/EBU Single Wire

16 - 24 bits

32 - 192 kHz

-30 dBFS

Proprietary GLM™ network

2 RJ45, CAT5 cables

Subwoofer: low pass 85 Hz, output: high pass 85 Hz

Subwoofer: low pass 50-100 Hz, output: no ltering

15° steps with GLM control

7360A and 7370A Operating Manual

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