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4010A
Operating Manual
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Operating Manual
4010A
Active Loudspeaker
General
The bi-amplified Genelec 4010A is an extremely
compact two way active loudspeaker designed for
fixed installations. It contains drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters and protection circuitry.
The 4010A is designed for indoor use only, in temperatures between 15 to 35 degrees Celsius and
relative humidity between 20 % and 90 %.
The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™)
loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction. Combined with the advanced Directivity Control Wave-
TM
(DCWTM), this design provides excellent
guide
frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments.
Delivery contents
Each 4010A is supplied with a mains cable, a 3-pin
connector for audio signal, a keyhole type wallmount
and an operating manual.
Connections
Connect the mains cables only after you have completed connecting audio signal cabling.
Audio input is via a 10 kOhm balanced connector. The pin sequence of the connector is shown in
Figure 2.
Connect the signal cable to the 3-pole plug provided with the loudspeaker and secure the connections by tightening the screws on each pole. Push
the plug into the connector on the loudspeaker.
Never connect the 4010A to the loudspeaker
outputs of a power amplifier, integrated amplifier
or receiver.
When all audio connections are completed, connect the loudspeakers to mains with the supplied
mains cables. They will switch on automatically.
ISSTM Autostart
The 4010A is equipped with Intelligent Signal Sens-
TM
(ISSTM) Autostart function, which automatically
ing
turns the amplifier to Standby mode if an input signal has not been detected for approximately 1 hour.
The power consumption in standby mode is typically
less than 0.5 watts. The playback will automatically
resume once an input signal is detected from the
source.
There is a slight delay in the automatic powering
up. If this is undesirable, the ISS
disabled by setting the “ISS DISABLE” switch on
the back panel to “ON” position. In this mode, the
loudspeaker is powered on and off using the power
switch on the back panel.
Sensitivity control
The input sensitivity (playback level) of the 4010A
has two alternative settings, normal and -10 dB. The
normal setting is factory default and the lower, -10
dB setting can be selected by turning the “SENSITIVITY -10 dB” switch on the back panel to “ON”.
The output levels are 100 dB @ -6dBu and 90
dB @ -6 dBu respectively. Choose the setting that
gives the desired playback level and good resolution of the volume control.
TM
function can be
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> 0,7 m
107 mm
ACOUSTIC
AXIS
Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis
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Figure 2. The pin sequence of the balanced au-
dio input.
ISS DISABLE,
SENSITIVITY -10 dB,
TREBLE TILT,
BASS TILT
AND
CONTROLS
PHOENIX SIGNAL
INPUT CONNECTOR
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Loudspeaker Mounting Position Treble Tilt Bass Tilt
Flat anechoic response OFF OFF
Free standing in a damped room OFF OFF
Free standing in a reverberant room OFF -2 dB
Near to a wall OFF -4 dB
In a corner OFF -6 dB
Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for various acoustical environments
Setting the tone controls
The frequency response of the Genelec 4010A can
be adjusted to match the acoustic environment by
setting the tone control switches on the rear panel.
The controls are “Treble Tilt” and “Bass Tilt”. An
acoustic measuring system such as WinMLS or
comparable is recommended for analyzing the effects of the adjustments, however, careful listening with suitable test recordings can also lead to
good results if a test system is not available. Table 1
shows some examples of typical settings in various
situations. Figure 4 shows the effect of the controls
on the anechoic response.
Treble Tilt
The Treble Tilt control (switch 3) attenuates the treble
response of the loudspeaker at frequencies above
5 kHz by 2 dB, which can be used for smoothening
down an excessively bright sounding system.
Bass Tilt
T
he Bass Tilt control offers three attenuation levels
for the bass response of the loudspeaker below
2 kHz, usually necessary when the loudspeakers are
placed near a wall or other room boundaries. The
attenuation levels are -2 dB (switch 4 “ON”), -4 dB
(switch 5 “ON”) and -6 dB (both switches “ON”).
Mounting considerations
Align the loudspeakers correctly
Always place the loudspeakers so that their acoustic
axes (see figure 1) are aimed towards the center of
the listening area. Only vertical placement is preferred, as it minimises acoustical cancellation problems around the crossover frequency.
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the loudspeakers like walls, cabinets etc. can cause unwanted colouration of the sound image. These can
be minimised by placing the loudspeaker clear of
reflective surfaces.
Minimum clearances
Sufficient clearance for cooling of the amplifier and
functioning of the reflex port must be ensured if the
loudspeaker is installed in a restricted space such
as a cabinet or integrated into a wall structure. The
surroundings of the loudspeaker must always be
open to the listening room with a minimum clearance of 3 centimeters (1
both sides of the loudspeaker. The space adjacent
to the amplifier must either be ventilated or sufficiently large to dissipate heat so that the ambient
temperature does not rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F)
3
/16”) behind, above and on
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Mounting options
The Genelec 4010A offers several mounting options: On the base of the loudspeaker is a 3/8”
UNC threaded hole compatible with a standard
microphone stand.
pairs of threaded holes compatible with Omni-
®
, VESA, and Sanus brackets. A rigid wall
mount
bracket provided with the 4010A allows suspending
the loudspeaker on a wall in two different angles
See Genelec Accessories Catalogue on www.
On the rear, there are three
genelec.com for a complete list of mounting
hardware options.
Maintenance
There are no user serviceable parts within the loudspeaker. Any maintenance or repair of the 4010A
should only be done by qualified service personnel.
Safety considerations
Although the 4010A has been designed in accordance with international safety standards, the following warnings should be observed to ensure safe operation and to maintain the loudspeaker under safe
operating conditions:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be
performed by qualified service personnel.
The loudspeaker must not be opened.
• Do not expose the loudspeaker to wateror
moisture. Do not place any objects filled with
liquid, such as vases on the loudspeaker or
near it.
• This loudspeaker is capable of producing
sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB,
which may cause permanent hearing
damage.
• Free flow of air behind the loudspeaker is
necessary to maintain sufficient cooling.
Do not obstruct airflow around the loudspeaker.
• Note that the amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service
unless the mains power cord is removed
from the amplifier or the mains outlet.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of two years
against faults in materials or workmanship. Refer to
.
supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.
Compliance to FCC rules
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following 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 off 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 a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
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70
75
80
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BASS TILT
TREBLE TILT
40
20k
70
100
200
500
1k 2k
5k
10k
Hz
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B
80
r
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A
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70
40
100
200
500
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5k
10k
Figure 4. The curves
show the effect of the
“Bass Tilt” and “Treble
Tilt” controls on the free
field response of the
4010A
20k
Hz
85
d
B
80
r
75
A
70
Figure 5. The upper
curve group shows
the horizontal directiv-
ity characteristics of the
4010A measured at 1 m.
The lower curve shows
the system's power re-
sponse.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Lower cut-off frequency, –6 dB: < 67 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, –6 dB: > 25 kHz
Free field frequency response (± 2.5 dB): 74 Hz–18 kHz
Max. short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from
100 Hz to 3 kHz
at 1 m distance
at 0.5 distance
Maximum long term RMS acoustic output
in same conditions with IEC weighted
noise (limited by driver unit protection
circuit) @ 1 m:
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair
on top of console, @ 1 m distance with
music material:
Self generated noise level in free field @
1 m on axis (A-weighted):
Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL @
1 m on axis
Freq: 70…400 Hz
>400 Hz
Drivers:
Bass
Treble
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Dimensions:
Height
Width
Depth
> 96 dB SPL
> 99 dB SPL
> 91 dB SPL
> 102 dB
< 5 dB
< 3 %
< 0.5 %
76 mm (3 in)
cone
19 mm (3/4 in)
metal dome
181 mm (7
121 mm (43/4 in)
114 mm (41/2 in)
1
/8 in)
CROSSOVER SECTION
Input connector: Phoenix 10 kOhm: pin 1 +,
Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m: -6 dBu
Level control range relative to max output: -10 dB
Desktop control operating range: 0 to –4 dB
Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble: 3.0 kHz
Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB
steps:
The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls and Sensitivity -10
dB function set to ‘off’
.
pin 2 -
pin 3 gnd
(Sensitivity
-10 dB off)
(Sensitivity
-10 dB on)
@ 200 Hz
0 to –6 dB
@ 100 Hz
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Bass amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W
Treble amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 25 W
Long term output power is limited by overload
protection circuitry
Amplifier system distortion at nominal output
THD+N:
Mains voltage: 100 - 240
Voltage operating range: ±10 %
Power consumption
Standby
Idle
Full output
.
< 0.08 %
V AC
<0.5 W
5 W
30 W
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International enquiries
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FI 74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone +358 17 83881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Email genelec@genelec.com
In Sweden
Genelec Sverige
Ellipsvägen 10B
P.O. Box 5521,
S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone +46 8 449 5220
Fax +46 8 708 7071
Email info@genelec.com
In the USA
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Email genelec.usa@genelec.com
In China
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd
Jianwai SOHO, Building 12,
Room 2605
D-1504, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100022, China
Phone +86 10 8580 2180
Fax +86 10 8580 2181
Email genelec.china@genelec.com
www.genelec.com
Genelec Document D0117R002 Copyright Genelec Oy 1.2014. All data subject to change without prior notice.
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