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- Page 1 Embrace Loudspeaker...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT...6 7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT...8 MOUNTING ...12 MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A WALL...12 MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A CEILING ...14 SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ...16 DIPOLE OR BIPOLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...16 REMOTE DIPOLE/BIPOLE SWITCHING...17 DUAL DRIVE™ SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...18 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ...19 DIPOLE OR BIPOLE MODE OPERATION ...19... -
Page 3: Introduction
Save these instructions for future reference. The Revel EMBRACE surround speaker is covered by a limited 5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase and aid in any service-related questions. -
Page 4: Description
DESCRIPTION Each Revel EMBRACE surround speaker uses an 8-inch mica and carbon-filled co-polymer woofer to reproduce the lower octaves. Two 4-inch titanium transducers reproduce the very important midrange frequencies. Two 1-inch textile-dome tweeters reproduce higher frequencies. Tweeter Woofer Tweeter Midrange... -
Page 5: Tweeters
• An extremely sophisticated variable crossover offers dipole, bipole, remote, and Dual Drive™ capability. • Hand-wired filter networks with air-core inductors and film capacitors are calibrated to match each Ultima EMBRACE speaker to the reference standard. • External level controls for the tweeter via calibrated switched precision resistors, thus maintaining identical response from both speakers. -
Page 6: Placement
NOTE: Each pair of EMBRACE surrounds has distinct left and right versions, as denoted by labels on the rear. To insure correct surround operation, be sure to mount the left speaker on the left wall (as you’re facing the screen) and the right speaker on the right wall. - Page 7 The other pair can be placed on side walls or on the ceiling using an optional ceiling-mount version, available from your Revel dealer. L e f L e f C e i L e f...
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Page 8: Drive Mode
NOTE: Each pair of EMBRACE surrounds has distinct left and right versions, as denoted by labels on the rear. To insure correct surround operation, be sure to mount the left speaker on the left wall (as you’re facing the screen) and the right speaker on the right wall. - Page 9 Figure 7. As an alternative 7.1-channel system, one pair of EMBRACE surrounds is shown placed on the rear wall with another pair on the side wall. As an option, an available ceiling- mount version may be used for the side pair. L e f C e i L e f...
- Page 10 The direct-radiator speakers may be placed either out in the room behind the listeners, or on or near the wall behind the listeners. Consult your Revel dealer for advice regarding your particular application. L e f...
- Page 11 Figure 9. The EMBRACE surrounds should be placed to the sides of the listeners, or optionally on the ceiling using the ceiling-mount version of the EMBRACE. Consult your Revel dealer for more information. L e f S c r e...
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Page 12: Mounting
" (2.5 mm) holes at the designated locations on the wall-mount template. Also create a cutout for speaker wire within the noted boundary. NOTE: The cutout should be wide enough to provide adequate clearance to connect large spade lugs on terminal sides. Bi-wired or Dual Drive™... - Page 13 6. At each site, route the speaker wire through the cutout and, using correct polarity, attach the ends to the terminals on the rear of the EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 11. Also refer to Speaker Connections starting on page 16.
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Page 14: Mounting An Embrace On A Ceiling
"(2.5 mm) diameter holes and two ⁄ "(3.2 mm) diameter holes (see template). Also create a cutout for speaker wire within the noted boundary. NOTE: The cutout should be wide enough to provide adequate clearance to connect large spade lugs on terminal sides. Bi-wired or Dual Drive™... - Page 15 6. At each site, route the speaker wire through the cutout and, using correct polarity, attach the ends to the terminals on the rear of the EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 14. Also refer to Speaker Connections starting on page 16.
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Page 16: Speaker Connections
0.1 ohms per channel) with high-quali- ty connectors between the speaker and your audio system. Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommendations for your application. • Turn off all audio system power before making any connections. -
Page 17: Remote Dipole/Bipole Switching
EMBRACE Remote Dipole/Bipole connector (on the rear panel) with a voltage from 6.8 to 12 Vdc will engage dipole operation. Contact your Revel dealer for help in enabling this feature for your EMBRACE surrounds. NOTE: The default mode (on the EMBRACE front panel switch) is set to DIPOLE, and must be set to REMOTE to enable remote dipole/bipole switching. -
Page 18: Dual Drive™ System Connections
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS (CONTINUED) DUAL DRIVE™ SYSTEM CONNECTIONS A multi-channel Dual Drive™ controller provides two sets of sur- round (or rear) outputs and requires connecting two separate audio signals to each EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 18. Also, two chan- nels of amplification will be needed for each surround loudspeaker. -
Page 19: System Optimization
Figure 19. The EMBRACE level, proximity, and mode con- trol locations and initial settings for dipole/bipole operation. SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION The EMBRACE may be operated in either dipole/bipole, remote dipole/bipole, or Dual Drive™ mode. Please refer to the appropri- ate section to optimize your system response. DIPOLE OR BIPOLE MODE OPERATION 1. -
Page 20: Dual Drive™ Operation
See your controller’s owner’s manual, or consult your dealer for information. NOTE: Make sure the gold-plated shorting straps are disconnected, and that the system is connected correctly (see “Speaker Connections” on page 16). 1. After connecting the EMBRACE speakers, and with system power off, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL con- trol on the rear panel to the “0”... - Page 21 Figure 20. The EMBRACE level, proximity, and mode con- trol locations and initial settings for Dual Drive™ operation. main listening position. Be sure to set your multi-channel con- troller to a mode that utilizes the surround channels. 5. You may also wish to further adjust the tweeter’s HIGH FRE- QUENCY LEVEL control (see Figure 20) to achieve the most natural sound in your room.
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Page 22: Cabinet Care
Figure 21 on the next page) Revel constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore the specifi- cations and construction details in this and related Revel publications are subject to change without notice. Dual Drive is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. -
Page 23: Service Information
Your Revel dealer can order a new set of shipping materials if you no longer have the original cartons. Since there will be a charge for this service, we strongly recommend saving all packing materials. - Page 24 19748 D EARBORN TREET , CA 91311 HATSWORTH PH: (818) 717-0770 • FAX: (818) 701-3755 www.revelspeakers.com P/N 9301138-002...
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