REVELL Performa C50, User Manual

Page 1: ...Revel Performa C50 Loudspeaker ...

Page 2: ... TWEETER 5 CROSSOVER NETWORK 5 CABINET 5 UNPACKING 6 INSTALLING STANDS OPTIONAL 8 INSTALLING SPIKES 10 RELOCATING THE CENTER FOOT 11 PLACEMENT 12 CONNECTIONS 14 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 15 CABINET CARE 17 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER 17 OBTAINING SERVICE 18 SPECIFICATIONS 19 REVEL PERFORMA C50 Owner s Manual 2 ...

Page 3: ...raordinary sound quality as the original reference standard and an ideal timbre match to Revel left and right front loudspeakers Its superior per formance validated by our objective listening tests will greatly enhance the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY To begin enjoying your new loudspeaker first read and then perform the instructions in this owner s m...

Page 4: ...utstanding dynamic capability and freedom from compression Ceramic composite cones feature an optimum combination of stiffness and low mass for low coloration and distortion and fully pistonic operation throughout their entire operating range Massive motor system and specially vented spiders for high power handling and low dynamic compression Die cast basket to eliminate coloration from resonances...

Page 5: ...ate the transducers over a wide listening area and to compensate for a wide range of listening environments The crossover features A 3 way high order crossover at 260 Hz and 2 1 kHz for high power handling optimized dispersion and freedom from dis tortion and dynamic compression Individual calibration to match each REVEL PERFORMA C50 to the original reference standard 3 position placement compensa...

Page 6: ...age the contents see Figure 3 4 If desired remove the spike foot kit and flat foot Set them aside for later installation see Installing Stands on page 8 or Installing Spikes on page 10 Otherwise keep the spike kit and flat foot in their respective cavities for future use 5 Remove the left and right pads and the protective bag Use caution to avoid scraping the finish 6 If desired open the filler an...

Page 7: ... when experimenting with placement avoid touching the transducers Keep all packing materials for future shipping In the unlikely event a product will need repair Revel will only accept a unit in its original shipping carton Using any other packing materials may result in damage to the product and is not covered by the warranty See Obtaining Service on page 18 for additional details REVEL PERFORMA ...

Page 8: ... all parts aside 2 Start the stand assembly by fastening three upright bars to the bottom T base with three enclosed 1 4 20 x 1 flat head screws Note the position of the angled ends on the short and long upright bars as shown in Figure 4 right side view 3 Place the stand in its upright position Install the top plate with three enclosed 1 4 20 x 1 flat head screws as shown in Figure 5 REVEL PERFORM...

Page 9: ... locking nut as shown in Figure 6 5 Place your Revel Performa C50 loudspeaker as shown onto a carpeted surface or soft towel Attach the assembled stand with four 8 32 x 3 4 flat head screws as shown in Figure 7 Turn the unit upright Make final placement and spike adjustments REVEL PERFORMA C50 Owner s Manual 9 7 8 max Lock Nut HARD FLOORS round end Cover optional Foot Spike Lock Nut CARPETED FLOOR...

Page 10: ...television set use the round ends with optional supplied covers Further adjustment of each spike may be necessary due to uneven floors 3 Optional To tilt the REVEL PERFORMA C50 loudspeaker down or up so that it is on axis with the listener s perform the following For a downward tilt adjust the two front spikes for decreased extension and the rear center spike for increased extension to achieve the...

Page 11: ...l the supplied flat foot in one of two positions for a narrower footprint as follows 1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the rear center L foot Save the L foot with the the packing materials 2 Locate and align the flat foot with a desired set of threaded inserts as shown in Figure 9 Then reinstall the screws NOTE Do not use the L foot s threaded inserts REVEL PERFORMA C50 Owner ...

Page 12: ... accurate experiment with the following loudspeaker systems and placements Figures 10 through 12 to enhance performance NOTE The REVEL PERFORMA C50 center channel loudspeaker includes a user adjustable placement compensation circuit that tailors the response for a desired application e g stand mounting flush mounting or on top of monitor See System Optimization on page 15 for detailed use on the P...

Page 13: ...0 center channel loudspeaker flush mounted in large wall unit REVEL PERFORMA C50 Owner s Manual 13 left right Rear Projection or Large Direct View Monitor Placement Compensation set to ON TOP OF MONITOR see Figure 15 on page 15 REVEL PERFORMA C50 center left right REVEL PERFORMA C50 center Rear Projection or Direct View Monitor Wall Unit Placement Compensation set to FLUSH MOUNTED see Figure 15 on...

Page 14: ...e will result in mis termination of the filter networks and serious degradation of sound quality Use high quality connectors on the loudspeaker cables Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommendations for your application Turn off all audio system power before making any connections Read the owner s manuals that were included with your audio components to confirm their connection procedures...

Page 15: ... in U S A Serial No On Top of Monitor Flush Mounted Stand Mounted 0 5 5 1 1 Placement Compensation See Owner s Manual High Frequency Level dB Revel Northridge California Made in U S A Serial No red blk REVEL PERFORMA C50 Rear Connector Panel Amplifier rear REVEL PERFORMA C50 Rear On Top of Monitor Flush Mounted Stand Mounted 0 5 5 1 1 Placement Compensation See Owner s Manual High Frequency Level ...

Page 16: ...t the PLACEMENT COMPENSATION control see Figure 15 on previous page to match the application as follows Use the Flush Mounted setting when the loudspeaker is flush mounted in a wall or custom built media wall or is placed on a bookshelf Use the On Top of Monitor setting when the loudspeaker is placed on top of a rear projection or direct view monitor Use the Stand Mounted setting when the loudspea...

Page 17: ...gerprints or dust Clean the grille by gen tle vacuuming LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER A REVEL PERFORMA C50 loudspeaker uses high order crossovers with steep cut offs to eliminate damage caused by out of band frequencies Using this approach in combination with carefully selected components and transducers gives us confidence that a REVEL PERFORMA C50 loudspeaker will not fail even under extreme conditions...

Page 18: ... will serve to verify warranty status Please include it with the component when it is brought in for warranty service All returned units must be properly packaged in their original packing material and the proper return authorization numbers must be marked on the outer carton for identification If the packaging to protect the unit is in our opinion or that of our dealer inadequate to protect the u...

Page 19: ... range The filters feature specially selected components Woofer and tweeter filter boards are physically independent Frequency Responses In Room Response 1 0 dB from 80 Hz to 18 kHz In room response is a breakthrough measurement that in a single curve closely correlates to sound quality and has been a goal of loud speaker engineers for years Research and simple observation reveals that ubiquitous ...

Page 20: ...ects the steepness i e order of the low frequency roll off which is not significantly indicated in 3 dB specifications Dimensions 10 3 8 H x 26 1 4 W x 10 15 16 D 270 mm H x 667 mm W x 278 mm D including feet and grille see Figure 16 below Weight 36 lb 16 3 kg net without packing 40 lb 18 1 kg net shipping weight Revel a division of Madrigal Audio Laboratories constantly strives to update and impr...

Page 21: ...REVEL PERFORMA C50 loudspeaker with the optional REVEL PERFORMA PEDESTAL 2 REVEL PERFORMA C50 Owner s Manual 21 23 7 8 606 mm 9 1 8 232 mm cabinet 8 1 2 216 mm 26 1 4 667 mm 11 279 mm 14 356 mm pedestal 23 1 8 588 mm 7 8 22 mm 1 1 8 29 mm ...

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