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  • Page 1 ® ™ Revel Performa S30 Loudspeaker...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MOUNTING A LOUDSPEAKER ON A WALL......12 MOUNTING A LOUDSPEAKER ON A CEILING ......14 CONNECTIONS..........16 DIPOLE OR MONOPOLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS....17 REMOTE DIPOLE/MONOPOLE SWITCHING ......17 SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ........19 CABINET CARE..........20 LOUDSPEAKERS AND POWER......20 OBTAINING SERVICE ........21 SPECIFICATIONS..........22 REVEL PERFORMA S30 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Revel’s ULTIMA™ Series, resulting in standard-setting low coloration and freedom from distortion over an extraordinarily wide dynamic range. The REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker combines a timbre-matched direct-radiator with a state-of-the art dipolar loud- speaker. The resulting configuration creates superb surround sound over a wider dynamic range with low power compression for a larger number of listeners to enjoy.
  • Page 4: Description

    REVEL PERFORMA S30 Front (without grilles) S30 Rear The REVEL PERFORMA S30 loudspeaker also features a user- selectable control for dipole or monopole dispersion that optimizes the system for any recording format. When used in dipole mode, a unique radiation angle allows more listeners to enjoy theater-like performance for film sound, and more natural results in reproducing music.
  • Page 5: Tweeters

    • Large co-polymer surround for linear operation over a wide dynamic range. CROSSOVER NETWORK Built into each REVEL PERFORMA S30 loudspeaker is an indi- vidually-optimized crossover network with the following features: • An extremely sophisticated variable crossover offers dipole, monopole, and remote capability.
  • 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: 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. Not only are REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeakers extremely accurate, they offer flexible placement on walls or ceiling in 5.1- or 7.1-channel systems.
  • Page 8: Channel Ceiling Placement

    PLACEMENT (CONTINUED) 5.1-CHANNEL CEILING PLACEMENT As an alternative, a pair of REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeakers may be placed on the ceiling from 20 to 30 degrees behind the prime listening area, as shown in Figure 5. They may be used in either dipole or monopole mode (see System Optimization on page 19).
  • Page 9: Channel Placement

    Some multi-channel controllers can independently drive two pairs of surround loudspeakers. Three configurations are possible: • One pair of REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeakers may be placed on the side walls, along with another pair on the rear wall (see details below).
  • Page 10 7.1-CHANNEL PLACEMENT (Continued) 7.1-CHANNEL PLACEMENT ON SIDE WALLS AND REAR CEILING If placing a second pair REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loud- speakers on the rear wall is impossible, try placing this pair on the rear ceiling, as shown in Figure 7. For film sound reproduction, the front pair (on the side walls) should be set to dipole mode, while the rear pair may be set to dipole or monopole mode.
  • Page 11 7.1-CHANNEL PLACEMENT ON FRONT AND REAR CEILING A pair of REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeakers may be placed on the front ceiling with a second pair on the rear ceiling, as shown in Figure 8. For film sound reproduction, the front pair should be set to dipole mode, while the rear pair may be set to dipole or monopole mode.
  • Page 12: Mounting

    MOUNTING Each REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker comes with an integral wall/ceiling mounting system. Three built-in brackets (on the rear) are designed for use with supplied hardware and will require installation into wallboard between studs or rafters. Do not use substitute mounting hardware! The supplied shoulder...
  • Page 13 ( 1 o S h o P l a x 1 " # 1 2 Figure 10. Mounting a REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround w i t h a l i g loudspeaker on a wall. s h o...
  • Page 14: Mounting A Loudspeaker On A Ceiling

    REVEL disclaims any liability whatsoever for injury or damage to persons or property arising from installation of its products or use of hardware it provides.
  • Page 15 Plastic Toggle (1 of 3) #12 x 1" Shoulder Screw (1 of 3) r a f t e Figure 12. Mounting a REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker on a ceiling. r a f t e r a f t e...
  • Page 16: Connections

    IMPORTANT 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 17: Dipole Or Monopole System Connections

    Energizing the Remote Dipole/Monopole 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 REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeakers. NOTE: The front panel switch is set to DIPOLE at the factory, and must be set to REMOTE to enable remote dipole/monopole switching.
  • Page 18 Connector Panel Figure 15. How to connect a remote control system to the Set MODE Control To relay input terminals on the rear “Remote” panel of the REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker. Serial Number xxxx xxxx Hi Frequency Level (dB)
  • Page 19: System Optimization

    SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION The REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker may be operated in dipole or monopole mode, manually or remotely. 1. After connecting the loudspeakers and with system power off, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL control (on the front panel) to the “0” position, as shown in Figure 16.
  • Page 20: Cabinet Care

    Using this approach, in combination with carefully selected components and transducers, gives us confidence that a REVEL PERFORMA S30 loudspeaker will not fail, even under extreme conditions. However, there is a limit to how loud any speaker can play continuously.
  • Page 21: 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 Customer Service Department at: 1-818-830-8777 on any business day, from 9 .
  • Page 22: Specifications

    This conservatively- rated specification indicates moderate sensitivity and denotes that the REVEL PERFORMA S30 surround loudspeaker does not require huge amplifiers to achieve realistic levels in all but the largest rooms.
  • Page 23 18 lb (8 kg) net, individual 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 24 8500 B ALBOA OULEVARD , CA 91329 ORTHRIDGE PH: (818) 830-8777 • FAX: (818) 892-4960 www.revelspeakers.com P/N 9301664-001...

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