Genelec 1030A Manual - Official User Guide for Portable Speaker

Speaker Mounting	Treble tilt	Bass tilt	Bass roll-off
Position
Flat anechoic response	None	None	None
Free standing in a	None	-2 dB	None
damped room
Free standing in a	None	-4 dB	-2 dB
reverberant room
Near field or console	None	-4 dB	-4 dB
bridge

Table 1. Suggested tone control settings in some typical situations

	Cable
RCA	Screen	XLR
RCA		XLR
(Source)		(Speaker)

Figure 1. Amplifier panel layout of the 1030A

Figure 2. Location of the acoustic axis

Figure 3. RCA to XLR cable

gives an SPL of 100 dB @1m with -6 dBu input level.

Setting tone controls

The response of the system may also have to be adjusted to match the acoustic envi- ronment. The adjustment is done by setting the three tone control switch groups ‘treble tilt’, ‘bass tilt’ and ‘bass roll-off’ on the rear panel of the amplifier. The factory settings for these controls are ‘All Off’ to give a flat anechoic response. See Table 1 for sug- gested tone control settings. Figure 5 shows the effect of the controls on the anechoic response. Always start adjustment by setting all switches to ‘OFF’ position. Then set only one switch to the ’ON’ position to select the response curve needed. If more than one switch is set to ‘ON’ (within one switch group) the attenuation value is not accurate.

Vertical / horizontal mounting

The speakers are normally delivered set up for vertical mounting. Horizontal mount- ing should be avoided due to the increased likelihood of early reflections that degrade the the direct sound. If horizontal mounting is needed the DCW plate may be rotated so that the Genelec logo remains horizontal by removing the four corner screws of the DCW and carefully lifting and turning the DCW.

Console top mounting

If the 1030A’s are used for near field monitor- ing, avoid mounting them on the meter bridge of the console. Instead position the speakers slightly behind the console by using floor stands or wall mounts. This prevents the first reflections from the console surface from coloring the sound.

Maintenance

No user serviceable parts are to be found within the amplifier unit. Any maintenance or repair of the 1030A unit should only be undertaken by qualified service personnel.

Safety considerations

Although the 1030A has been designed in accordance with international safety standards, to ensure safe operation and to maintain the instrument under safe operating conditions, the following warnings and cau- tions must be observed:

1.Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by qualified service personnel. The amplifier’s rear panel must

not be opened.

2.Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable as this may lead to personal injury.

3.To prevent fire or electric shock, do not

expose the unit to water or moisture. Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases on the speaker or near it.

4.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.

WARNING!

This equipment is capable of producing sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB, which may cause permanent hearing damage.

Accessories

	Order code
Protective grille	1030-409
Wall mount	1030-404-V/H*
Floor stand	1030-405-V/H*

*State the desired speaker orientation V=vertical or H=horizontal when ordering these accessories.

Guarantee

This product is supplied with one year guar- antee against manufacturing faults or defects that might alter the performance of the 1030A unit. Refer to supplier for full sales and guar- antee terms.