8010A

Operating Manual

8010A

Operating Manual
General description
The bi-amplified Genelec 8010A is an extremelycompact two-way active monitoring loudspeakerdesigned for professional applications. It contains
drivers, power amplifiers, active crossover filtersand protection circuitry. The MDE™ (Minimum Diffraction Enclosure™) enclosure is made of die-castaluminium 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 necessary, the bass response of 8010A
can be extended with a Genelec subwoofer.

Packing contents
Each 8010A is supplied with a mains cable andthis operating manual.

Mounting considerations
Align the monitors correctly
Always place monitors so that their acoustic axes
converge at ear height at the listening position (seeFigures 1 and 2). Vertical orientation of monitors ispreferred, as it minimises acoustical cancellation
problems around the crossover frequency.
Maintain symmetry
Check that the monitors are placed symmetricallyand at equal distance from the listening position.
If possible, place the monitors so that the listening
position is on the centerline of the room and themonitors are at an equal distance from the room
centerline.

Active Monitoring System
Minimise reflections
Acoustic reflections from objects close to the monitors, like desks, cabinets, computer monitors etc.
can cause unwanted colouration and blurring of thesound image. These reflections can be minimisedby placing the monitor away from such surfaces.

Minimum clearances
If the monitor is installed in a restricted space suchas a cabinet or integrated into a wall structure, sufficient cooling for the amplifier and functioning of thereflex port must be ensured.
A minimum clearance of 2.5 centimeters (1 in)behind, above and on sides of the monitor must befound. 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)

Connections
Connect the mains cables only after you have completed connecting audio signal cabling.
The 8010A has a balanced XLR 7 kOhm audio input connector. It can also be connected toan unbalanced RCA line level audio source witha suitable adapter cable your Genelec dealer canprovide. As the 8010A contains amplifiers, nopower amplifier is needed. Never connect 8010A
to the loudspeaker outputs of a power amplifier,integrated amplifier, or receiver.
When all audio connections are completed, connect the monitors to mains with the supplied mains
cables. They will switch on automatically.
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Figure 2. Correct alignment of the monitors in a
5-channel system.

Figure 1. Location of the acoustic axis

ISS DISABLE,SENSITIVITY -10 dB,
BASS TILTAND DESKTOPCONTROLSWARNING

MAINSSWITCHAVERTISSEMENTRISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR. NE PAS
EXPOSER À L'EAU OU L'HUMIDITÉ. AUCUN COMPOSANT ÀL'INTÉRIEUR REMPLAÇABLE PAR L'UTILISATEUR. ADRESSER
TOUTE RÉPARATION À UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.

ONISS DISABLE
SENSITIVITY -10 dB
DESKTOP CONTROLBASS TILT -2 dB
BASS TILT -4 dB

MAINS INPUT
50 / 60 Hz 30 W
100 - 240 V~8010A BI-AMPLIFIEDMONITORING SYSTEMMADE IN FINLAND www.genelec.com

XLR SIGNALINPUT CONNECTOR

2 IN 13+- GND
292-8010T

292-8010SMAINSCONNECTOR

292-6010W

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. DO NOT SUBJECT
TO WATER OR MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Figure 3. Control and connector layout on the rear panel of a 8010A.

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Monitor Mounting Environment

Desktop

Bass Tilt

Flat anechoic response

OFFOFF

Free standing in a damped room

OFFOFF

Free standing in a reverberant room

OFF

-2 dB

Near to a wall
Near field on a reflective surface
In a corner or a cabinet

OFF-4 dB

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

OFF-6 dB

Table 1: Suggested tone control settings for various acoustical environments

ISSTM Autostart function

Tone controls

The signal sensing Autostart function of the 8010A
powers it up when playback begins. Automaticpowering down to standby mode happens after theplayback has ended. The power consumption instandby mode is less than 0.5 watts. The monitor
will automatically and rapidly start up once an input
signal is detected.
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 thismode, the monitor is powered on and off using thepower switch on the back panel.

The frequency response of the Genelec 8010A
can be adjusted to match the acoustic environment by setting the tone control switches on therear panel. The controls are “Bass Tilt” and “Desktop”. Table 1 shows some examples of typicalsettings in various situations. Figure 4 shows theeffect of the controls on the anechoic response.
Start adjustment by setting all switches to “OFF”
position. Measure or listen systematically through thedifferent combinations of settings to find the best frequency balance.

Sensitivity adjustment
The input sensitivity (playback level) of the 8010A
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 settingthat gives the desired playback level and goodresolution of the volume control.

Bass Tilt
The Bass Tilt control offers three attenuation levels
for the bass response of the monitor, usually necessary when the monitors are placed near a wall orother room boundaries. The attenuation levels are -2dB (switch 1 “ON”), -4 dB (switch 2 “ON”) and -6 dB(both switches “ON”).
Desktop Control
The “Desktop” low frequency control (switch3) attenuates the bass frequencies by 4 dB at
200 Hz. This feature is designed to compensate forthe boost often occurring when the monitor is placedon a table or similar horizontal surface.
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Guarantee

The 8010A offers several mounting options: IsoPod™ (Isolation Positioner/Decoupler™) vibration
insulating table stand allows tilting the monitor
towards the listener. On the rear, there are threepairs of threaded holes compatible with Omnimount®, VESA, and Sanus brackets. For a full list ofavailable options, please consult Genelec’s accessories catalogue at www.genelec.com or contact
your Genelec dealer.

This product is guaranteed for a period of two years
against faults in materials or workmanship. Refer tosupplier for full sales and guarantee terms.

Maintenance
No user serviceable parts are to be found inside theunit. Any maintenance or repair of the 8010A should
only be done by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations
Although the 8010A has been designed in accordance with international safety standards, the following warnings should be observed to ensure safe operation and to maintain the monitor in safe operating
conditions:• Servicing and adjustment must only beperformed by qualified service personnel. Themonitor must not be opened.
• Do not expose the monitor to water ormoisture. Do not place any objects filled withliquid, such as vases, on the monitor ornear it.
• This monitor is capable of producing soundpressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may
cause permanent hearing damage.
• Free flow of air behind the monitor isnecessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not
obstruct airflow around the monitor.
• The amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service unlessthe mains power cord is removed from theamplifier or the mains outlet.
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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 toprovide 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 moreof 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.

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(dBr) vs freq (Hz) 10 Jan 13A 75
70

Figure 4. The curves
show the effect of the“Bass Tilt” and “Desktop” controls on the freefield response of the8010A

BASS TILT80 6575

DESKTOP70
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5k10kFigure 5. The uppercur ve group shows
the horizontal directivity characteristics of the8010A measured at 1 m.
The lower curve shows
the system's power response.

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Lower cut-off frequency, –6 dB:< 67 HzUpper cut-off frequency, –6 dB:> 25 kHzFree field frequency response (± 2.5 dB):

74 Hz–20 kHz

Max. short term sine wave acoustic output on axis in half space, averaged from100 Hz to 3 kHzat 1 m distanceat 0.5 distance> 96 dB SPL> 102 dB SPL

Maximum long term RMS acoustic output
in same conditions with IEC weightednoise (limited by driver unit protectioncircuit) @ 1 m:

> 91 dB SPL

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair
on top of console, @ 1 m distance withmusic material:> 105 dB

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

Harmonic distortion at 80 dB SPL @1 m on axis
Freq: 70…400 Hz>400 Hz
Drivers:
BassTrebleCROSSOVER SECTION
pin 1 gnd,pin 2 +pin 3 -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 dBsteps:

0 to –6 dB@ 100 HzThe ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls and Sensitivity -10
dB function set to ‘off’.

<3%< 0.5 %AMPLIFIER SECTION

76 mm (3 in)cone
19 mm (3/4 in)metal dome

Weight:

1.5 kg (3.3 lb)

Dimensions:
Height including Iso-Pod™ table standHeight without Iso-Pod™ table standWidthDepth

195 mm (711/16 in)
181 mm (71/8 in)
121 mm (43/4 in)
115 mm (41/4 in)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 overload
protection circuitry
Amplifier system distortion at nominal output
THD+N:.
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Input connector: XLR female 7 kOhm:< 0.08 %Mains voltage:

100 - 240V AC

Voltage operating range:±10 %Power consumption
StandbyIdle
Full output<0.5 W
5W30 W

International enquiries
Genelec, Olvitie 5FI 74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone +358 17 83881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Email genelec@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
Email info@genelec.com

In the USA

Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, USA
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Email genelec.usa@genelec.comIn 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
Email genelec.china@genelec.com

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Genelec Document D0117R001 Copyright Genelec Oy 1.2014. All data subject to change without prior notice.