GENELEC 4010A Active Loudspeaker User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- GENELEC
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GENELEC 4010A Active Loudspeaker
Product Information: Genelec 4010A Active Loudspeaker
The Genelec 4010A is a bi-amplified, compact two-way active loudspeaker designed for fixed installations. It includes drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filters, and protection circuitry. The loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-cast aluminum and shaped to reduce edge diffraction, providing excellent frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments. The 4010A is designed for indoor use only, in temperatures between 15 to 35 degrees Celsius and relative humidity between 20% and 90%. Each 4010A is supplied with a mains cable, a 3-pin connector for audio signal, a keyhole type wall mount, and an operating manual.
Product Usage Instructions:
- Connect the audio 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.
- Connect the mains cables only after you have completed connecting audio signal cabling.
- 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.
- The 4010A is equipped with Intelligent Signal SensingTM (ISSTM) Autostart function, which automatically 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.
- If the ISSTM function’s slight delay in automatic powering up is undesirable, disable the ISSTM function 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.
- 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 suits your needs.
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 SensingTM (ISSTM) Autostart
function, which automatically 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
ISSTM function can be 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
| 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.
gives the desired playback level and good resolution of the volume control.
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
The 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 (13/16”) 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)
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. On the rear, there are three pairs of threaded holes compatible with Omnimount ®, VESA, and Sanus brackets. A rigid wall bracket provided with the 4010A allows suspending the loudspeaker on a wall in two different angles. See Genelec Accessories Catalogue on www.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 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.
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.
SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS
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–20 kHz
Max. short term sine wave acoustic out- put on axis in half space, averaged
from 100 Hz to 3 kHz
at 1 m distance at 0.5 distance
|
96 dB SPL
102 dB SPL
Maximum long term RMS acoustic out- put in same conditions with IEC 60268-5
simulated programme signal (limited by driver unit protection circuit) at 1
m:| > 91 dB SPL
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair at 1 m distance with music material:| >
105 dB
Self generated noise level in free field at 1 m on axis (A-weighted):| < 5
dB
Harmonic distortion at 80 dB SPL at 1 m on axis
Freq: 70…400 Hz
400 Hz
|
< 3 %
< 0.5 %
Drivers:
Bass Treble
|
76 mm (3 in) cone
19 mm (3/4 in) metal dome
Weight:| 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Dimensions:|
Height| 181 mm (71/8 in)
Width| 121 mm (43/4 in)
Depth| 115 mm (41/2 in)
CROSSOVER SECTION
CROSSOVER SECTION
Input connector 7 kOhm: pin 1 +, pin 2 –
pin 3 gnd
Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m: -6 dBu
(Sensitivity
-10 dB off)
Level control range relative to max output: -10 dB
(Sensitivity
-10 dB on)
Desktop control operating range: 0 to –4 dB @ 200 Hz
Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble: 3.0 kHz
Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB 0 to –6 dB @ steps:
100 Hz
The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls and Sensitivity -10 dB function
set to ‘off’
.
AMPLIFIER SECTION
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 over- load protection circuitry
Amplifier system distortion at nominal output THD+N:|
< 0.08 %
Mains voltage:| 100 – 240
V AC
Voltage operating range:| ±10 %
Power consumption Standby
Idle
Full output
|
<0.5 W
5 W
30 W
International enquiries
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FI 74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone +358 17 83881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Emailgenelec@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
Emailinfo@genelec.com
In the USA
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Emailgenelec.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
Emailgenelec.china@genelec.com
Genelec Document D0117R002b. Copyright Genelec Oy 2.2016. All data subject to change without prior notice.