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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual R-Series SUB-BASS SYSTEMS R-205, R-305, R-505 REL Acoustics Limited North Road, Bridgend Industrial Estate Bridgend, CF31 3TP United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1 656 768 777 Fax: +44 (0) 1 656 766 093 Web: www.rel.net...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safeguards ..........4 Warning . -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save these instructions for future use. 3 Unplug from the wall socket before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4 Do not use near water. 5 Do not place on a stand or table;... -
Page 4: Welcome
Welcome Thank you for buying a REL R-Series Sub-Bass System. Our R-Series is carefully hand built using the finest materials available and is designed for maximum performance. This manual contains important safety information as well as helpful advice and should be carefully studied before connecting up. World Wide Warranty In addition to any local warranty, REL offer a 3-year conditional worldwide warranty to the end user. -
Page 5: Design Safety
Design Safety This apparatus is designed to Class II specification and is double insulated, therefore it does not require to be earthed. This apparatus is supplied with a fitted mains plug. For North American operation a 3.15 Amp fuse is fitted in the plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced use a similar rated fuse approved to ASTA or BSI 362. -
Page 6: Introduction To The R-Series Sub-Bass System
Introduction to the R-Series Sub-Bass System Congratulations, and thank you for purchasing a REL Sub-Bass System, the finest and most innovative audio component in its class. This new R-Series is distinctive not only for its shockingly deep, musical bass, but also for its unique ability to perform as a complement to your main speakers in both music and film applications, as well as a dedicated speaker for the critical low frequency effects (LFE) channel or the .1 in 5.1 track contained in most multi-channel soundtracks. -
Page 7: Control Features Of Rel R-Series
Control Features of REL R-Series 1. Volume Control for HI/LO input 6. High Level Neutrik Speakon socket 2. Volume Control for .1/LFE input 7. Low Level Phono input 3. Variable Crossover Control 8. .1/LFE Phono input 4. Phase Switch 9. Fused IEC AC socket 5. -
Page 8: Disconnecting Wires
Always switch off your system before disconnecting any wires To increase the versatility of connecting up, the R-Series has three separate inputs; a high level Neutrik Speakon socket, a Low Level input socket, and a .1/LFE input socket. As mentioned, this is to facilitate use with both two channel stereo systems and AV surround sound systems. -
Page 9: Connecting Up
Connecting Up Connecting the Sub-Bass System using the Neutrik Speakon high level input To engage the Neutrik Speakon plug, insert fully into socket and rotate clockwise until locked. To remove the Neutrik Speakon plug, grip body of plug, place thumb on chrome lever, move lever backwards rotate plug anti-clockwise (or “counter-clockwise”) a quarter turn and withdraw. -
Page 10: Low Level Input Connection Using Phono To Phono Interconnect
Low level input connection using phono to phono interconnect (Note: This connection should only be used in the event that the high-level connector can not be used, i.e. if you are using active [self-amplified] speakers without high level speaker terminals, or if crossover control is desired for .1/LFE track reproduction. Otherwise it is not the preferred connection method, and should not be used) LOW LEVEL INPUT Phono Interconnect... -
Page 11: Rel Set-Up Made Simple
REL Set-Up Made Simple REL products are not traditional subwoofers, but true Sub-Bass Systems. A REL is designed to augment the performance of “full range” speaker systems, in order to provide, in certain cases, linear response down to below 12 Hz (Studio III, –6 dB down at 9 Hz). -
Page 12: Connecting
Connecting High-level connection, using the enclosed cable with the Neutrik Speakon connector, is always the first choice. This connection can be made without affecting the performance of the amplifier because the REL’s amplifier input impedance is 100,000 ohms, in effect not producing any additional demand whatsoever on the rest of your system. -
Page 13: The Process
The Process To begin the set-up process, choose a piece of music that has a repetitive bass line that is very low in frequency. We recommend track 4 from the soundtrack to Sneakers (Columbia CK 53146). This has a repetitive bass drum throughout that gives you plenty of time to move the woofer around, but more importantly, the recording venue was quite large for this recording, and therefore it has a very deep and large-scale bass signature. -
Page 14: Running In
of the REL (using the HI/LO Level control) all the way down, and put the crossover to 25 Hz. At this point, bring the REL’s volume back up slowly to the point where you have achieved a subtle balance, i.e. the point at which you can hear the REL even with the main speakers playing. -
Page 15: Care And Polishing
We believe that the importance of the electronics, cabinet and drivers being designed to work in harmony is paramount. This belief allows the R-205, R-305, and R-505 to achieve the highest possible level of fidelity. -
Page 16: Power Saving Efficiency
This is a necessarily simplified description of what actually happens, but in effect, Set-Safe controls the amplifier and ensures there is minimum risk of amplifier and driver damage caused by over-driving. A thermal overload device is fitted to all R-Series Sub-Bass Systems. If the unit is deliberately overdriven this device will sense the temperature rise and cut the output;... -
Page 17: Rel R-Series Specifications
REL R-Series Specifications Model R-205 Type Closed box loading Roll Off 25Hz to 100Hz Input Connectors Neutrik Speakon – High Level Phono – LFE Phono – Low Level Amplifier Type Switching Amplifier Input Impedance High Level Two Channel 150K Ohms .1/LFE Level... - Page 18 Note: Specifications subject to change without notice R-305 R-505 Closed box loading Closed box loading 25Hz to 100Hz 25Hz to 100Hz Neutrik Speakon – High Level Neutrik Speakon – High Level Phono – LFE Phono – LFE Phono – Low Level Phono –...