Genelec 6010A Operating Manual
Loudspeaker placement
Desktop Positioning
ON
1 2 3
Desktop Control
OFF
Loudspeaker Angle and Distance
C
L
LS
Listening Distance
1'6" 6'6"
Splitting the RCA cable
R
RS
L
LS
Loudspeaker Angle and Distance
C
R
RS
Connecting the 6010A
RCA
RCA MINIJACK
PRE OUT
PREAMPLIFIER
LINE OUT
L
SPEAKERS (8
R
Using Tone Controls
Corner
1 2 3
-6 dB Bass tilt
ON
OFF
Against a wall
ON
OFF
1 2 3
-4 dB Bass tilt
6010A
Operating Manual 2-7
Betriebsanleitung 8-13
Manuel d´utilisation 14-19
Käyttöohje 20-25
Bruksanvisning 26-31
Operating Manual
6010A
Active Monitoring System
General description
The bi-amplified Genelec 6010A is an extremely
compact two way active loudspeaker designed for
home theaters and professional multimedia applications. As an active loudspeaker, it contains drivers,
power amplifiers, active crossover filters and protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction
Enclosure™) loudspeaker enclosure is made of diecast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffraction. Combined with the advanced Directivity Control
Waveguide
frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments.
If necessary, the bass response of the 6010A’s can
be extended with a Genelec 5040A subwoofer.
TM
(DCWTM), this design provides excellent
Packing contents
Each 6010A is supplied with a wall bracket, a mains
cable, a 3.5 mm Jack to 2 x RCA signal 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 preferred, as it minimises acoustical cancellation problems around the crossover
frequency.
Maintain symmetry
Check that the loudspeakers are placed symmetrically and at an equal distance from the
listening position. If possible, place the system so that the listening position is on the centerline of the room and the loudspeakers are
placed at an equal distance from the centerline.
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the loudspeakers like desks, cabinets, computer monitors
etc. can cause unwanted colouration and blurring of the sound image. These reflections can
be minimised by placing the loudspeaker clear of
such surfaces.
Minimum clearances
Sufficient cooling for 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 2.5 centimeters (1”) behind, above
and on 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)
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Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis
Figure 3. Control and connector layout on the rear panel of a 6010A.
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Figure 2. Correct alignment of the loudspeakers
in a 5-channel system.
Loudspeaker Mounting Position Desktop Bass Tilt
Flat anechoic response
Free standing in a damped room
Free standing in a reverberant room
Near to a wall
Near field on a reflective surface
In a corner or a cabinet
Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for differing acoustical environments
OFF OFF
OFF OFF
OFF -2 dB
OFF -6 dB
ON (-4 dB @ 200 Hz) -2 dB
OFF -6 dB
Connections
Connect the loudspeaker to a mains connection
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 audio connectors. Suitable audio
sources are preamplifiers, computer sound cards,
portable 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 acoustic 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. Always start adjustment by setting all switches to “OFF” position.
Measure or listen systematically through the different combinations of settings to find the best frequency balance.
Bass Tilt
The Bass Tilt control offers three attenuation 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”).
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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 listener and the
loudspeaker.
Mounting options
The 6010A offers several mounting options: The
Iso-Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decoupler™) vibration insulating table stand allows tilting the
loudspeaker for correct alignment of the acoustic axis. A rigid wall bracket provided with the
6010A allows suspending the loudspeaker on
a wall in two different angles. On the rear of the
loudspeaker is a 3/8” UNC threaded hole compatible with standard microphone stands and
a wide range of Genelec accessories. On the
rear there are also three pairs of threaded holes
compatible with Omnimount
brackets. For a full list of available options, please
consult Genelec’s accessories catalogue at www.
genelec.com or contact your Genelec dealer.
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, VESA and Sanus
Maintenance
No user serviceable parts are to be found within
the amplifier unit. Any maintenance or repair of the
6010A unit should only be undertaken by qualified
service personnel.
Safety considerations
Although the 6010A has been designed in accordance with international safety standards, the following warnings and cautions should be observed
to ensure safe operation and to maintain the loudspeaker under safe operating conditions:
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Serv icing a nd adjustment mus t on ly 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 workmanship. Refer to
supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This is to certify that the Genelec Monitoring System
6010A conforms to the following standards:
Safety: EN 60065: 2002 + A1:2006 / IEC 60065:2001
7th Edition + A1: 2005
EMC: EN 55020 A2: 2008
EN 55013: (2001)+ A1 : 2003 + A2: 2009
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3 A2: 2005
The product herewith complies with the requirements
of The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC
Signed:
Ilpo Martikainen
Chairman of the Board
12-January-2009
Figure 4. The curves
show the effect of the
“Bass Tilt” and “Desktop” controls on the free
fie ld respon se of t he
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.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB: < 73 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB: > 21 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
@ 1 m
@ 0.5 m
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: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)
Dimensions:
Height including Iso-Pod™ table stand
Height without Iso-Pod™ table stand
Width
Depth
> 93 dB SPL
> 99 dB SPL
> 91 dB SPL
> 102 dB
< 5 dB
< 3 %
< 0.5 %
76 mm (3”) cone
3
/4”)
19 mm (
metal dome
195 mm (711/16”)
181 mm (71/8”)
121 mm (43/4”)
114 mm (41/2”)
CROSSOVER SECTION
Input connector: Input: RCA female 10 kOhm: pin +,
Input level for 90 dB SPL output at 1 m: -6 dBu at
Level control range relative to max output: -12 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 set to ‘off’ and the
input sensitivity control to maximum (fully clockwise)
.
sleeve -
volume
control max
@ 200 Hz
0 to –6 dB
@ 100 Hz
AMPLIFIER SECTION
Bass amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 12 W
Treble amplifier power with an 8 Ohm load: 12 W
Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry
Amplifier system distortion at nominal output
THD+N:
Mains voltage: 100, 120,
Voltage operating range: ±10 %
Power consumption
Idle
Full output
.
< 0.08 %
220 or
230 V
5 VA
35 VA
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