Neumann.Berlin REK 3 Operating Manual

Neumann.Berlin REK 3 Operating Manual

Remote electronics kit 3

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georg neumann gmbh · ollenhauerstr. 98 · 13403 berlin · germany
tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com
REK 3
Remote electronics Kit 3
Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 REK 3 Remote electronics Kit 3 Operating Manual georg neumann gmbh · ollenhauerstr. 98 · 13403 berlin · germany tel +49 (0)30 / 41 77 24-0 · fax -50 · headoffice@neumann.com · www.neumann.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..........2 The REK 3 remote electronics kit .
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions In this operating manual, the term “product” always refers to the entity of subwoofer electron- ics and REK 3. Read these instructions and the subwoofer’s operating manual. Keep these instructions. Always include these instructions and the subwoofer’s operating manual when passing the product on to third parties.
  • Page 4 • other than as described in the above mentioned operating manuals, or • under operating conditions which differ from those described in the operating manuals. This will invalidate the guarantee. Note that imperial dimensions are approximate. REK 3 | 3...
  • Page 5: The Rek 3 Remote Electronics Kit

    The REK 3 allows active subwoofer electronics panels to be located up to 30 m (90’) away from the subwoofer cabinet. This has the following advantages when subwoofers are flush mounted: • No heat dissipation problems...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    5 Hole for mounting the Speakon NL4MP chassis connector to the REK 3 chassis 6 Hole for mounting the Speakon NL4MP chassis connector to the REK 3 cover plate 7 Cable A with Neutrik Speakon NL4MP chassis connector and 4-pole plug 8 Cable B with Neutrik Speakon NL4MP chassis connector and 4-pole socket 9 Socket cover cap Ø...
  • Page 7: Installing The Rek 3

    Wait at least 10 minutes until all capacitors of the subwoofer electronics have fully discharged. Place the REK 3 horizontally on a sturdy, flat surface, as shown below. Removing the Unscrew and remove the 4 screws and then lift the cover plate 1 from the REK 3 chassis 2.
  • Page 8 0.5 Nm Observe the space required behind or below the REK 3 for the RC cables: Chassis connector of cable A 7 Space required for the RC cables mounted ... on the rear panel at least 12 cm (5”) behind the chassis 2 ...
  • Page 9 Place the subwoofer electronics on the surface. Unplug the driver cable from the subwoofer electronics, as shown below. Set up the REK 3 chassis 2 and place the subwoofer electronics in front of it, as shown on page 9. Connect the subwoofer electronics and cable A by plugging the 4-pole plug of the cable into the 4-pole socket of the subwoofer electronics (see figure).
  • Page 10 If you are using a subwoofer with 2 drivers: Install the ferrite core, as shown below. Install it as close as possible to the connector of the cable. REK 3 | 9...
  • Page 11 Insert the subwoofer electronics into the REK 3 chassis 2, as shown below. Insert the 6 torx screws (supplied) and fix the subwoofer electronics to the REK 3. 3.8 Nm CAUTION Danger of injury and material damage due to dropping of the product! If the product is dropped, damage to objects or injury to persons as well as damage to the product itself may occur.
  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintaining The Rek 3

    2 and the cover plate 1 to an RC cable (optional accessory). Connect the signal cables and the mains cable to the subwoofer electronics. Switch on the subwoofer and check the function of the drivers. Cleaning and maintaining the REK 3 CAUTION Damage to the product caused by liquids! Liquids entering the product can cause a short-circuit in the subwoofer electronics and damage or even destroy it.
  • Page 13: Manufacturer Declarations

    GmbH, in the enclosed “Product Guarantee”. CE Declaration of Conformity After the installation of a subwoofer electronics suitable for use with the REK 3, the REK 3 is in compliance with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive (2004/108/EC) and of the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC).
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