Genelec 6010A, 4020A, 4030A Operating Manual

Genelec 6010A
Active Loudspeaker

Operating Manual

6010A

General description

The bi-amplified Genelec 6010A is an ex-

tremely compact two way active loudspeaker

designed for home theaters and professional

multimedia applications. As an active loud-

speaker, it contains drivers, power ampli-

fiers, active crossover filters and protection

circuitry. 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 WaveguideTM (DCWTM), this

design provides excellent frequency balance

in difficult acoustic environments. If neces-

sary, the bass response of the 6010A’s can

be extended with a Genelec 5040A subwoof-

er.

Packing contents

Each 6010A is supplied with a wall bracket, a

mains cable, a 3.5 mm Jack to 2 x RCA sig-

nal cable, an RCA to RCA signal cable, this

operating manual and a quick setup guide.

After unpacking, place the loudspeaker in its

required listening position.

Mounting considerations

Align the loudspeakers correctly

Always place the loudspeakers so that their

acoustic axes converge at ear height at the

listening position (see Figures 1 and 2). Only

vertical placement of loudspeakers is pre-

ferred, as it minimises acoustical cancellation

problems around the crossover frequency.

Maintain symmetry

Check that the loudspeakers are placed

symmetrically and at an equal distance

fr om th e listening position. If possi -

ble, place the system so that the listen-

ing position is on the centerline of the

room and the loudspeakers are placed

at an equal distance from the centerline.

6010A Active Loudspeaker

Figure 1: Location of the acoustic axis.

Figure 3: Control and connector layout on the rear panel of the 6010A.

Figure 2: Correct alignment of the

loudspeakers in a 5-channel system.

Minimise reflections

Acoustic reflections from objects close to

the loudspeakers like desks, cabinets, com-

puter monitors etc. can cause unwanted

colouration and blurring of the sound im-

age. These reflections can be minimised

by placing the loudspeaker clear of such

surfaces.

Minimum clearances

Sufficient cooling for the amplifier and func-

tioning 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

2.5 centimeters (1”) behind, above and on

both sides of the loudspeaker. The space

adjacent to the amplifier must either be ven-

tilated or sufficiently large to dissipate heat

so that the ambient temperature does not

rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F)

Connections

Connect the loudspeaker to a mains connec-

tion with the supplied mains cable. Check

that the loudspeaker and the signal source

are powered off.

The 6010A has an unbalanced RCA

10 kOhm audio input connector. The signal

cables provided with the loudspeaker allow it

to be connected to a line level audio source

with either 3.5 mm Jack or RCA type au-

dio connectors. Suitable audio sources are

preamplifiers, computer sound cards, port-

able audio players, “PRE OUT” connectors

on a Home Theater receiver etc.

As an active loudspeaker, the 6010A

contains its own amplifiers, no separate

power amplifier is needed. Never connect

the 6010A to the loudspeaker outputs of a

power amplifier or an integrated amplifier or

receiver. Once the connections have been

made, the loudspeakers are ready to be

switched on.

Controls

The input sensitivity of the 6010A can be

matched to the output of the audio source by

adjusting the “LEVEL” trim on the rear panel

with a screwdriver.

The frequency response of the Genelec

6010A can be adjusted to match the acous-

tic environment by setting the tone control

switches on the rear panel. The controls are

“Bass Tilt” and “Desktop Control”. Table 1

shows some examples of typical settings in

various situations. Figure 4 shows the effect

of the controls on the anechoic response.

The factory setting for all tone controls is

“OFF” to give a flat anechoic response. Al-

ways start adjustment by setting all switches

to “OFF” position. Measure or listen system-

atically through the different combinations of

settings to find the best frequency balance.

Bass Tilt

The Bass Tilt control offers three attenu-

ation levels for the bass response of the

loudspeaker, usually necessary when the

loudspeakers are placed near a wall or other

room boundaries. The attenuation levels are

-2 dB (switch 1 “ON”), -4 dB (switch 2 “ON”)

and -6 dB (both switches “ON”).

Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for differing acoustical environments

Loudpeaker Mounting Position Desktop 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 -6 dB

Near field on a reflective surface

ON (-4 dB @ 200 Hz) -2 dB

In a corner or a cabinet

OFF -6 dB

Desktop Control

The desktop low frequency control (switch

3) attenuates the bass frequencies around

200 Hz by 4 dB. This feature is designed to

compensate for the boost often occurring in

this frequency range when there is a table

or similar horizontal surface between the lis-

tener and the loudspeaker.

Mounting options

The 6010A offers several mounting options:

The Iso-Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decou-

pler™) vibration insulating table stand allows

tilting the loudspeaker for correct alignment

of the acoustic axis. A rigid wall bracket pro-

vided with the 6010A allows suspending the

loudspeaker on a wall in two different an-

gles. On the rear of the loudspeaker is a 3/8”

UNC threaded hole compatible with stand-

ard microphone stands and a wide range

of Genelec accessories. On the rear there

are also three pairs of threaded holes com-

patible with Omnimount®, VESA and Sanus

brackets. For a full list of available options,

please consult Genelec’s accessories cata-

logue at www.genelec.com or contact your

Genelec dealer.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are to be found

within the amplifier unit. Any maintenance or

repair of the 6010A unit should only be un-

dertaken by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations

Although the 6010A has been designed in

accordance with international safety stand-

ards, the following warnings and cautions

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 water

or 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 work-

manship. Refer to supplier for full sales and

guarantee terms.

EC Declaration of Conformity

This is to certify that the Genelec Active Loudspeaker
6010A conforms to the following standards:

Safety:
EN 60065: 2002 + A1:2006 / IEC 60065:2001 7th
Edition + A1: 2005
EMC:
EN 55020 : 2002 + A1 : 2003
EN 55013: (2001)+ A1 : 2003
EN 61000-3-2 (2000)
EN 61000-3-3 (1995)

The product herewith complies with the requirements
of The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC

Signed:
Ilpo Mar tikainen
Position: Chairman of the Board
Date: 15-May-2008

Figure 4. The curves above show the effect of the “Bass Tilt” and
“Desktop” controls on the free field response of the 6010A.

Figure 5. The upper curve group shows the horizontal directivity
characteristics of the 6010A measured at 1 m. The lower curve
shows the system's power response.

Bass amplifier output power with an 8 Ohm load: 12 W

Treble amplifier output power with an 8 Ohm load: 12 W

Long term output power is limited by driver unit
protection circuitry.

Amplifier system distor tion at nominal output:
THD + N < 0.08 %

Mains voltage:
100, 120, 220 or 230 V
according to region

Voltage operating range: ±10 %

Power consumption: Idle 5 VA
Full output 35 VA

Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB: < 73 Hz

Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB:

> 21 kHz

Free field frequency response of system:
74 Hz – 18 kHz (± 2.5 dB)

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic output on axis
in half space, averaged from 100 Hz to 3 kHz:
@ 1 m

> 93 dB SPL

@ 0.5 m

> 99 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output in same
conditions with IEC weighted noise (limited by driver
unit protection circuit): @ 1 m

> 91 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair in half space
@ 1 m with music material:
> 102 dB

Self generated noise level in free field @ 1 m on axis:
< 5 dB (A-weighted)

Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL @ 1 m on axis:
Frequency: 70…400 Hz < 3 %
> 400 Hz < 0.5 %

Drivers: Bass 76 mm (3") cone
Treble 19 mm (

3

/4") metal dome

Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)

Dimensions: Height 195 mm (711/16”)
(including Iso-Pod™ table stand)
Height

181 mm (71/8”)
(without Iso-Pod™ table stand)
Width

121 mm (43/4")
Depth 114 mm (41/2”)

Signal input connector:
RCA female, unbalanced
10 kOhm, pin +, sleeve -

Input level for 90 dB SPL output at 1 m:

-6 dBu at level control max

Level control range:

-12 dB relative to maximum
output

Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble: 3.0 kHz

Desktop Control operating range:
0 to –4 dB @ 200 Hz

Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB steps:
0 to –6 dB @ 100 Hz

The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’
and the input sensitivity control to maximum (fully
clockwise).

AMPLIFIER SECTION

CROSSOVER SECTIONSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

6010A Operating Manual

Genelec Document D0074R001a Nova 750-6010 Copyright Genelec Oy 5.2008. All data subject to change withou t prior notic e.

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