Genesis I.C.E Genesis 6.1e owner manual A Quick Start Set-upGuide, 1.1Unpacking, 1.2Room Placement

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1 A Quick Start Set-up Guide

Now that you have your new Genesis 6.1e loudspeaker system, 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.

1.1Unpacking

Your loudspeakers will come to you in two large shipping cartons. The cartons containing your speakers weigh over 90lbs (41kgs) each, so we suggest a minimum of two strong people to move the speaker cartons around. We will not be held liable for damage to either the speakers or your backs during unpacking and setting up.

The packaging is designed to ship the speakers vertically, and to be unpacked horizontally. Please observe the “This Side Up” signs when shipping and unpacking.

The carton is designed to unfold to make it easy to remove the speakers. With a sharp knife, cut the tape on the top and two ends of the carton. The sides will fall apart revealing the speaker held in place by a back support box, and two pieces of foam holding on to the top and bottom of the speaker. You will also find the wire grill that will go on the front of the speaker.

Remove the foam on the bottom of the speakers, and slide the plastic and foam wrapping off. Now, tilt up the speaker until it is resting on its bottom. Remove the top piece of foam, and the wrapping. Repeat with the other speaker, and store the packaging in a dry, safe place – just in case you need to transport the speakers.

1.2Room Placement

A good starting position for your G6.1e is about 18 inches (46cm) into the room as measured from the front wall (the wall you look at as you are seated listening to the speakers) to the back of the base of the speakers. Place the speakers about five to six feet (1.8 metres) apart measured between the tweeters. Toe the speakers in slightly towards the listeners – by about 5 to 10 degrees – no more.

This is the best starting point for audiophile two channel stereo set-ups. If you are primarily using these speakers for home theatre enjoyment, the speakers can be placed nearer to the wall. If you are only going to use these speakers for stereo, you may want to pull them further away from the wall.

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