User Manual

switch settings. Flat anechoic response
is obtained when both roll-o switches
are set to "OFF".
Safety Considerations
Genelec 7040A subwoofer has been
designed in accordance with international
safety standards. However, to ensure safe
operation and maintain the unit in safe
operating condition, the following warn-
ings and cautions must be observed:
• Do not expose the subwoofer to water
or moisture. Do not place any objects
lled with liquid, such as vases on the
subwoofer or near it.
• Servicing and adjustment must only
be performed by authorized Genelec
service personnel.
• Opening the amplier unit is strictly
prohibited except by authorized ser-
vice personnel.
• Always use a mains power connection
with protective earth terminal. In case
of fault, failing to do this may lead to
personal injury.
• Free ow of air around the subwoofer
is necessary to maintain sucient
cooling. Do not obstruct airow
around the subwoofer.
• Note that the subwoofer is not com-
pletely disconnected from the AC
mains service unless the mains power
cord is removed from the amplier
or the mains outlet. Easy access to
either end of the power cord must be
ensured at all times.
Warning!
This equipment is capable of delivering
sound pressure levels in excess of 85
dB, which may cause permanent hearing
damage.
Maintenance
No user serviceable parts are inside the
amplifier unit. Any maintenance of the
unit must only be performed by Genelec
authorized service personnel.
Guarantee
This product is supplied with a two year
guarantee against manufacturing faults or
defects that might alter the performance.
The guarantee can be extended to five
years by registering the product on www.
Figure 7. The curves above show the
harmonic distortion analysis of the
7040A in free field. In half space the SPL
will be 6 dB higher.
Figure 6. The free field frequency
response of the 7040A subwoofer at
different Bass Roll-Off settings
genelec.com. Refer to the 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 fol-
lowing conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
• this device must accept any interfer-
ence 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 instal-
lation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accord-
ance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. 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 o and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference 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 dierent from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
Modications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment under
FCC rules.
Symbols
WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU
Power/standby switch
Harmonicdistortion 7040A 25.3.15
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+100
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frequency
2nd harmonic
3rd harmonic
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Frequency response 7040A 25.3.15
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