Genelec M040AM User manual

M030 & M040

Quick Setup Guide

Operating Manual

Käyttöohje

操作手册

Quick setup guide M030 / M040

Signal Connections

Suggested Tone Control Settings

Against a wall

Very low

-20 dB

Level

Bass level

Low

-10 dB

space

Corner

-4 dB

Wall

-2 dB

Free

200 Hz

Bass EQ

Tabletop

OFF

Tabletop

High

0 dB

RCA

1/4”

XLR

800 Hz

-2 dB

-4 dB

Suggested Tone Control Settings

Corner

Bass EQ

-2 dB

50 Hz

Quick setup guide M030 / M040

Speaker Placement

110˚

A A

30˚

Symmetry of Room Installation

Vertical Angle

Bass level

Against a wall

Quick setup guide M030 / M040

RCA

1/4”

XLR

Signal Connections

-2 dB

-4 dB

800 Hz

Corner

50 Hz

Bass EQ

-2 dB

200 Hz

Bass

Wall

-2 dB

Free

space

Corner

-4 dB

Suggested Tone Control Settings

Tabletop

OFF

Tabletop EQ

Suggested Tone Control Settings

Low

-10 dB

Level

High

0 dB

Very low

-20 dB

General description

The Genelec M030 and M040 are compact two way active monitoring loudspeakers designed for near ﬁeld monitoring. They contain drivers, power ampliﬁers, active crossover ﬁlters and protection circuitry.

The Natural Composite Enclosure™ (NCE™) of the M Series loudspeakers is made out of natural ﬁber composite material. Half of the material is wood ﬁber. The enclosure is shaped to reduce edge diffraction and includes the advanced Directivity Control WaveguideTM (DCWTM). This design provides excellent frequency balance also in difﬁcult acoustic environments.

Connections

Turn the loudspeakers off before connecting them to the signal source. The power switch is located on the back panel (see Figure 2). Connect the loudspeaker to a mains connection with the supplied mains cable. Both M030 and M040 are equipped with an automatic voltage selection feature, which allows connecting them to mains voltages between 100 and 230 Volts, with a tolerance of ±10%.

Audio input is via a balanced XLR or 1/4“ TRS phone jack (combination connector) or an RCA connector. Never connect the loudspeakers to the loudspeaker outputs of a power ampliﬁer or an integrated ampliﬁer or receiver.

Loudspeaker Mounting Position Bass Level Bass EQ Tabletop EQ

Flat anechoic response Free space OFF OFF

Free standing in a damped room -2 dB OFF OFF

Free standing in a reverberant room -4 dB OFF OFF

Near the listener on a table or other reﬂective surface -2 dB OFF ON

In a corner -4 dB ON OFF

Table 1. Suggested tone control settings in some typical situations

POWER SWITCH

ACOUSTIC AXIS

Againstawall

M030 M040

175 mm

6 7/8”

Figure 1. The location of the acoustic axis

210 mm

8 1/4”

Figure 2. Connectors and controls on the back panel

Once the connections have been made, the loud-

speakers can be switched on.

ISS™ -function

Both loudspeaker models have a power switch on the back panel. Set this switch to the “OFF” position when the loudspeakers are left unused for several days or when connecting or disconnecting any cables in the system.

When the power switch is set to “ON”, the ISS™ Intelligent Signal Sensing function powers the loudspeakers up when playback begins. The mode indicator light on the loudspeaker lights up and the playback resumes after a slight delay (<2 seconds).

ON OFF

Free

-4 dB-2 dB

space

Corner

MAINS INPUT

BASS LEVEL SWITCH

Bass level

Bass EQ

-2dB

50Hz-200 Hz

SIGNAL INPUTS

EQ SWITCH

TabletopEQOFF

Low

-10 dB

LEVEL SWITCH

Level

Very low

High

-20 dB

0dB

ISS powers down the loudspeakers after the playback has ended and the loudspeakers go to standby mode. The power consumption in the standby mode is less than 0.5 watts.

Setting the playback level

The playback level of the M030 and M040 can be matched to the output of the signal source by using the “Level” toggle switch on the back panel. Three settings are available. Select the one that gives the desired playback level and good resolution of the volume control.

Setting the tone controls

The frequency response of the Genelec M030 and M040 can be adjusted to match the acoustic environment by setting the tone control switches on the rear panel. The controls are “Bass Level” and “EQ”. Table 1 shows typical settings in various situations. Figures 4 and 5 show the effect of the controls on the response.

Bass Level

The Bass Level control is usually necessary when the loudspeaker is placed near a wall. The attenuation levels are -2 dB and -4 dB. The central position of the toggle switch (Free space) suits a situation when the loudspeaker is placed far away from walls.

Figure 3. Attach the foam patches to the underside of the loudspeaker as shown.

provides the best linear frequency response around the crossover frequency.

The “EQ” switch has two functions (in its central position there is no effect):

1. Tabletop EQ This function is recommended when the loudspeakers are placed on a table. Such a placement typically causes coloration at low midrange, which the “Tabletop EQ” function is designed to compensate for.

2. Bass EQ This function attenuates bass frequencies below 200 Hz when the loudspeaker is located near a corner. This can compensate for excessively heavy and boomy bass reproduction.

Mounting considerations

Align the loudspeakers correctly

Always place the loudspeakers so that their acoustic axes (see ﬁgure 1) are aimed towards the listening position. Proper vertical placement is preferred, as it

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.

Minimize reﬂections

Acoustic reﬂections from objects close to the loudspeakers like desks, cabinets, computer monitors etc. can cause unwanted colouration of sound. This can be minimized by placing the loudspeaker away from reﬂective surfaces. For instance, putting the loudspeakers on stands behind and above the table and tilting them down to point towards the listening position usually gives a better result than placing the loudspeakers directly on the table.

Minimum clearances

Sufﬁcient clearance for cooling and functioning of the reﬂex ports must be ensured. The minimum clearance

of 3 centimeters (13/16”) behind, above and on both sides of the loudspeaker is needed. The ambient temperature should not rise above 35 degrees Celsius (95°F).

The reﬂex ports open to the underside of the enclosure. This opening must not be blocked.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are inside the loudspeaker. Any maintenance or repair should only be undertaken by qualiﬁed service personnel.

Safety considerations

M030 and M040 have been designed in accordance with international safety standards. The following warnings and cautions must be observed to ensure safe operation:

• Servicing and adjustment must only be

performed by qualified service personnel. The loudspeaker must not be opened.

• Do not expose the loudspeakers to water or

moisture. Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the loudspeakers or near them.

• These loudspeakers are capable of producing

sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may cause permanent hearing damage.

• Free flow of air behind the loudspeakers is

necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not obstruct airflow around the loudspeakers.

• Note that the amplifier is not completely

disconnected from the AC mains service unless the mains power cord is disconnected from the loudspeaker 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 two 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.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Genelec Oy M030 (dBr) vs freq (Hz) 27 May 2013

d B r

TABLETOP EQ

BASS LEVEL

BASS EQ

Genelec Oy M040 (dBr) vs freq (Hz) 27 May 2013

d B r

TABLETOP EQ

BASS LEVEL

BASS EQ

Model M030 M040

Maximum sound output (Short term sine wave output on axis in half space, averaged 100-3000 Hz @ 1 m)

Frequency range (-3 dB) 58 Hz – 21 kHz 48 Hz – 20 kHz

Crossover frequency 3 kHz 2.5 kHz

Bass driver (magnetically shielded) Treble driver (magnetically shielded)

Ampliﬁer short term power (Bass + Treble)* 50 W + 30 W 80 W + 50 W

Signal input connectors Balanced XLR / 1/4” TRS phone jack combination

Input impedance 10 kOhm

Level control: Output level with three position toggle switch @ 0 dBu input

Bass level control, operating range in 2 dB steps 0, -2, -4 dB @ 100 Hz

Tabletop EQ control -3 dB @ 230 Hz -3 dB @ 210 Hz

Bass EQ control -2 dB @ 80 Hz

Mains voltage Automatic selection 100 - 230 V (In Japan 100V only)

Power consumption

Standby / Idle / Full output <0.5 W / 8.5 W / 40 W

Weight 4.6 kg (8.8 lbs) 7.4 kg (15.4 lbs)

Dimensions 273 x 190 x 190 mm

*Long term output power is limited by driver unit protection circuit

103 dB SPL 107 dB SPL

130 mm (5”) 19 mm (¾”)

165 mm (6.5”) 25 mm (1”)

Unbalanced RCA

106 dB SPL (0 dB), 96 dB SPL (-10 dB), 86 dB SPL (-20 dB)

<0.5 W / 10 W / 60 W

337 x 235 x 229 mm

(10¾ x 7½ x 7½”)

(13¼ x 9¼ x 9”)

100

200

500

Figure 4. The curves show the effect of the “Bass Level”, “Tabletop EQ” and “Bass EQ” controls on the free ﬁeld response of the M030.

1k 2k

20k

10k

100

200

500

1k 2k

20k

10k

Figure 5. The curves show the effect of the “Bass Level”, “Tabletop EQ” and “Bass EQ” controls on the free ﬁeld response of the M040.

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