Operating Manual - Genelec 6010APM Operating Manual

Operating Manual

General description
The bi-amplified Genelec 6010A is an extremely
compact two way active loudspeaker designed for
home theaters and professional multimedia applica-
tions. As an active loudspeaker, it contains drivers,
power amplifiers, active crossover filters and pro-
tection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction
Enclosure™) loudspeaker enclosure is made of die-
cast aluminium and shaped to reduce edge diffrac-
tion. Combined with the advanced Directivity Control
Waveguide (DCW ), this design provides excellent
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frequency balance in difficult acoustic environments.
If necessary, the bass response of the 6010A's can
be extended with a Genelec 5040A subwoofer.
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 loud-
speaker 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 acousti-
cal cancellation problems around the crossover
frequency.
6010A
Active Monitoring System
Maintain symmetry
Check that the loudspeakers are placed sym-
metrically and at an equal distance from the
listening position. If possible, place the sys-
tem so that the listening position is on the cen-
terline of the room and the loudspeakers are
placed at an equal distance from the centerline.
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the loud-
speakers like desks, cabinets, computer monitors
etc. can cause unwanted colouration and blur-
ring 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 al-
ways 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 de-
grees Celsius (95°F)
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