G Lab A040 Geneva Sound System User Manual

G-Lab GmbH Geneva Sound System

User Manual

GENEVACinemaManual for: Geneva Cinema / Product Nr: A040Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
CHANGE: (in batteries): CR2025 -> CR2032Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
Licensing informationUnder the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of G-Lab GmbHGeneva® is a registered trademark of G-Lab GmbH.Apple , iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered Trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. © 2014 G-Lab GmbH. All rights reserved.The EmbracingSound® trademark is owned by Embracing Sound Experience AB. Total Volume® is a registered trademark of THAT Corporation.Manual versionVersion: v1.0Geneva Cinema Large (model nr: A04)Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
Getting StartedAbout the Geneva CinemaThe Geneva Cinema supports the following sources:- TV audio inputs (analog and digital audio)- Bluetooth- Additional audio input for external devicesThe Geneva Cinema has the following built-in functions:- Automatic selection of the three different TV audio inputs- Automatic power-on and off- Automatic adaption of the audio volume using Total Volume®- Voice enhancement- Very wide stereo reproductionYou can connect your TV using the following connectors:- Analog audio (RCA connectors)- Digital audio (coax and optical)Getting startedConnect power to Geneva CinemaOn the back, connect the AC power cord to the AC power input (1) and then to the wall outlet.TVPlace the TV on top of the Geneva Cinema. Then connect the TV audio output (optical, coax or analog audio) to the Geneva Cinema (2). For more details, see the chapter “TV Setup”.Turn the Geneva Cinema onPress the power button on the remote control (3) or press the power button above the display.Turn on your TV. Press the TV button on the remote control.Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
Using the Geneva CinemaRemote controlPower On / OffVolume controlBass controlTreble controlVoice enhancement on / offTotal Volume® on / offBluetoothMuteLine InTV (automatic input selection)Manually selecting TV inputs (hold 3 sec.)Display controlsAbove the display there are the following controls:Power On / OffVolume controlChange the different audio sources: TV, Bluetooth, Line InInput connectorsGeneva Cinema - Manual Page
Connector DetailsAC power input 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 HzTV audio input / Analog Analog audio input (stereo), RCA connectorsTV audio input / Coaxia Digital audio input (stereo), coax/SPDIFTV audio input / Optical Digital audio input (stereo), optical/TOSLINKLine In Analog audio input (stereo), 3.5mm connectorTVPress TV on the remote control to listen to audio from the TV. The Geneva Cinema selects automatically the correct audio input from the three different TV inputs.Changing the volumeThere are two ways you can control the volume:I) Use the volume controls of the Geneva Cinema remote control.II) Using the volume control of your TV settop box or satellite receiver. In this case, select a goodmaximum volume with the Geneva Cinema remote control, and afterwards keep using the settopbox remote control.Automatic powering on If your TV is turned on, the Geneva Cinema will automatically power itself on, as soon there is an audio signal on one of the three TV inputs connectors.Automatic powering offThe Geneva Cinema will automatically turn itself off after 15 minutes if there is no active Bluetooth connection, or if there is no audio signal at the TV inputs or the Line-in connectors.Manually selecting the TV audio inputIf you hold (TV) for a few seconds, then you can select the three different TV inputs manually. If you select “AUTO”, the automatic selection is turned on again.AUDIOTotal Volume®Pressing (Total Volume) turns the Total Volume functionality on and off. Total Volume is a patented audio technology making watching TV more enjoyable in the following situations:Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
- Loud commercials: many commercials have an higher average volume that the regular TV program. With TotalVolume you don’t need to adjust the TV volume before and after commercials.- Movies: when watching a movie from a DVD or Bluray, the audio is edited for movie theaters. This means the differences between quiet and loud passages are very high. With TotalVolume you don’t need to adjust the volume during the movie.- Nighttime TV watching: when watching TV at lower levels (for example at night), it is very difficult to understand quiet conversations. With TotalVolume you such parts are closer to the average volume, it will not be necessary to adjust the volume anymore.Check text with TotalVolume.Voice enhancementThe feature helps you to understand conversations better. Press (VOICE) to turn this function onand off.Total Volume and voice enhancement improve your audio experience in TV mode. They are not supported in Bluetooth or Line-in.BluetoothMobile phones and computers with Bluetooth can connect to the Geneva Cinema and play music. The mobile phone or computer must support Bluetooth A2DP. Initial Setup (“Pairing” ) with iPhone®1.Press the B key on the remote control. Wait for 20 seconds until the display shows a blinking “PAIR”.2. Select “Settings” on your iPhone®. Select “General / Bluetooth”. Turn on Bluetooth. New Bluetooth devices are discovered automatically. After a few seconds “CINEMA ( Not Paired )” willappear.3. Select “CINEMA”. The phone is now connecting ( “Pairing” ) to the Geneva Cinema.4. Now you can play music on an iPhone® and listen to it on the Geneva Cinema.Bluetooth settings on the iPhone®Settings on iPhone® PlayingStatus information on the display“SRCH”: Searching previously paired devices.“CONNECTED”: Connection successful.“PAIR” : If the Geneva Cinema did not make a successful connection within the first 20 seconds, it will go into the pairing mode for 2 minutes.Playing MusicMost phones connect automatically to the Geneva Cinema after the initial setup ( “Pairing” ). 1. Press the B key on the remote control. While the Geneva Cinema XL connects, the display shows “CONNECTED” for a few seconds.2. Now the music that is playing on your mobile phone will automatically be streamed to the Geneva Cinema. Pairing guides for other devices and mobile phones Go to www.genevalab.com and select “Support.”Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
LINE INThe Geneva Cinema has a line-in input (3.5mm, stereo connector) for external audio devices.1. Connect one end of a Line-In cable to the Line-In connector at the back of Geneva Cinema Then connect the other end of the cable to the audio device (headphone or Line-Out connector).2. Press LINE-IN on the remote control.Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
TV SETUPOverview1. Check your TV’s audio output. Depending on the available connector, select one of the three methods.2. The TV setup is very easy: the Geneva Cinema will select automatically the correct TV inputs.3. To change the audio output from your TV’s speakers to its audio output connector, you need to select this on your TV’s menu by selecting “External Speakers”.A. TV with digital audio output (optical/TOSLINK)To set it up:1. Connect a fiber optic cable from your TV (small square connector with a red light inside) to theGeneva Cinema (connector “xx”).2. Select “External Speakers” on your TV setup menu.B. TV with digital audio output (coax/SPDIF)To set it up:1. Connect an audio cable from your TV (single RCA connector) to the Geneva Cinema (connector “xx”). The audio cable has a single RCA connector on both sides.2. Select “External Speakers” on your TV setup menu.C. TV with analog audio outputIf the TV has both analog and digital audio outputs, then the digital audio is recommended, because it provides the best audio quality.To set it up:1. Connect an audio cable from your TV (dual red & white RCA connector or 3.5mm connector) to the Geneva Cinema (connector “xx”). 2. Select “External Speakers” on your TV setup menu.Connecting a DVD player, game console and other devicesConnect any video sources such as DVD player, Bluray player, game console or set-top box to your TV. Don’t connect such devices to the Geneva Cinema directly.Geneva Cinema - Manual Page
TROUBLESHOOTINGGENERALHow do I clean the speaker cabinet?The cabinet can be cleaned with a water soaked cloth. Use only a microfiber cloth. Do not use household paper, because it can contain glass fiber which can leave scratches.Light soap water can be used, but never hot water. If water cannot clean the stains, pure alcohol can be used. When cleaning, be careful around the logo and touch icon (control keys). Do NOT used alcohol around the logo and the touch icons, because alcohol will remove the them. Do NOT use any house hold cleaner, polish, wax or any other chemicals as it would damage thecabinet paint.Why does the Geneva Cinema turn itself offThe Geneva Cinema has an automatic power on and off function.How do I change the battery of the remote control?1. Push the included pin into the small hole.Alternatively you can use one end of a bent paper clip.2. Press the pin inside, until the battery compartement moves outside.3. Replace the battery (3V lithium cell, CR2032). Verify that the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ facing up/down).Power consumption in standby0.35 Watt (powered off with the remote control or power key on top of the unit). TVTV is connected, but there is no Audio from the Geneva CinemaCheck the TV setup menu, select “External Speakers”.The Volume of analog TV input is too low / too highThere is an advance procedure to adjust the input gain. See support.genevalab.com.Why has TotalVolume and Voice enhancement no effect to the audio?TotalVolume and Voice enhancement work only in TV mode, they are not supported in Line-In or Bluetooth modes.Can I disable the automatic power-on functionality?Yes. Hold MUTE for a few seconds.Can I disable the automatic source selection of the TV audio inputs?Yes. Hold TV for a few seconds, then select one of the three TV audio inputs with TV.Normally there audio from the TV, but when play a DVD cannot hear any audio.Possibly your TV sends compressed audio (AC3 or DTS) via the digital audio inputs (coax or optical). The Geneva Cinema does not support these formats. Change the settings in the DVD player menu of the audio output to “uncompressed/PCM audio”.BLUETOOTHGeneva Cinema - Manual Page
How to reset the BluetoothUp to 8 paired Bluetooth devices can be stored. To clear the memory, perform the following steps:1.Select Bluetooth with the remote control.2.Within 5 seconds of entering Bluetooth mode, hold down the Bluetooth button until “RESET” displays.3.Pair your mobile phone again. Geneva Cinema - Manual Page

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