REVELL Performa C30 User Manual
REVELL Performa C30 User Manual

REVELL Performa C30 User Manual

Revel performa c30: user guide

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Summary of Contents for REVELL Performa C30

  • Page 1 ® ™ Revel Performa C30 Loudspeaker...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CROSSOVER NETWORK ...5 CABINET ...5 UNPACKING...6 REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL)...7 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 C30 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Revel left and right front loudspeakers. Its superior performance, validated by our objective listening tests, will greatly enhance the enjoyment of music or film sound in your home.
  • Page 4: Description

    DESCRIPTION The REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker uses two 6.5-inch (165 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome woofers, a 4-inch (102 mm) inverted magnesium/aluminum-alloy dome midrange, and an aluminum-alloy dome 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter. Woofer Woofer Tweeter Midrange REVEL PERFORMA C30 Front (without grille) Combined with an individually-optimized crossover network, this transducer arrangement provides a uniform “listening window”...
  • Page 5: Tweeter

    • Large co-polymer surround for linear operation over a wide dynamic range. CROSSOVER NETWORK The REVEL PERFORMA C30 crossover is expertly designed to seamlessly integrate the transducers over a wide listening area, and to compensate for a wide range of listening environments. The crossover features: •...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    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.
  • Page 7: Removing The Grille (Optional)

    REMOVING THE GRILLE (OPTIONAL) For custom installations, in which acoustically-transparent grille cloth is already in place, you can remove the grille from the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, as shown in Figure 4 below. Figure 4. Removing the grille. Grille REVEL PERFORMA C30...
  • Page 8: Installing Stands (Optional)

    INSTALLING STANDS (OPTIONAL) 1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the Revel Performa C30 loudspeaker feet and screws (for later attachment to the stand base). Locate the parts bag (packed with the loudspeaker) that contains the spikes, lock nuts, covers, screws, and a wrench. Set all parts aside.
  • Page 9 CARPETED FLOORS 5. Place your Revel Performa C30 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 8. Turn the unit upright.
  • Page 10: Installing Spikes

    1. Remove the spike feet, lock nuts, and wrench from the plastic bag. 2. Lay the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker on its top on a carpeted area or soft towel. Use caution to avoid touching the transducers and grille. Remove the black screws that serve as glides on the three feet and store them for future use.
  • Page 11: Relocating The Center Foot

    RELOCATING THE CENTER FOOT As shipped, the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker is preset for placement on a large-screen television set with a narrow top. If your television set has a deeper top, you’ll need to relocate the (rear) center foot for a wider footprint as follows: 1.
  • Page 12: Placement

    Sound quality is heavily dependent on the accuracy of all your loud- speakers, their placement in the listening room, and the acoustics of the room itself. Since the REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker is extremely accurate, experiment with the following loudspeaker systems and placements (Figures 11 through 13) to enhance performance.
  • Page 13 Figure 12. REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker mounted on top of rear projection or large direct-view monitor. NOTE: To tilt the loudspeaker downward, see step 3 on page 10. Figure 13. REVEL PERFORMA C30 center-channel loudspeaker flush-mounted in large wall unit.
  • Page 14: Connections

    A high loop resistance 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.
  • Page 15: System Optimization

    Level (dB) Revel Northridge, California Made in U.S.A. Serial No. SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION 1. After connecting the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL control on the rear panel to the “0” position (see Figure 16). REVEL PERFORMA Rear...
  • Page 16 Be sure to set your multi-channel con- troller to a mode that utilizes the center channel. If the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker is used in a home theater system, listen to well-recorded dialog from more than one film, as the sound quality can vary greatly.
  • Page 17: Cabinet Care

    CABINET CARE The cabinet for the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker has a wood veneer finish and does not require any routine maintenance. Occasionally, use a soft cloth, dampened with household furniture polish, to remove any fingerprints or dust.
  • Page 18: Obtaining Service

    Your dealer will then decide whether the problem can be remedied locally, or whether to contact Revel for further service information or parts, or to obtain a Return Authorization. If needed, call the Revel Service Department at: 1-818-830-8777 on any business day, from 9 The Revel Technical Services Department works closely with your dealer to solve your service needs expediently.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    This conservatively- rated specification indicates moderate sensitivity and denotes that the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker does not require huge amplifiers to achieve realistic levels in all but the largest rooms. Impedance:...
  • Page 20 40 lb (18.1 kg) net, shipping weight Revel, a division of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore, the specifications and construction details in this and related Revel publications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 21 Figure 18. Overall dimensions for the REVEL PERFORMA C30 loudspeaker with the optional REVEL PERFORMA PEDESTAL 2. 10-3 ⁄16" (259 mm) 23-7⁄8" (606 mm) 23-3 ⁄ 8" (594 mm) 7⁄ 8" 26-1⁄4" (22 mm) (667 mm) 1-1⁄ 8" (29 mm) 8-3 ⁄4"...
  • Page 22 NOTES REVEL PERFORMA C30 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 24 8500 B ALBOA OULEVARD , CA 91329 ORTHRIDGE PH: (818) 830-8777 • FAX: (818) 892-4960 www.revelspeakers.com P/N 9301618-002...

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