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Operating Instructions for the 212/SE Sub-Bass REL Acoustics Limited System 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 REL_212/SE_Manual_01-15.indd 2-3...
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Caution Marking Explanation The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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Warning Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, 1 Read all of these instructions.
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Attention Explication Marquage Informations Importantes Relatives a la Securite 1 Lisez attentivement ces instructions. 2 Conservez ces instructions. 3 Respectez tous les avertissements. 4 Suivez toutes les instructions. L’éclair avec le symbole de pointe de flèche dans un triangle équilatéral est destiné à alerter 5 Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.
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Cet appareil est livré avec un cordon amovible cordon. Pour le fonctionnement d’un fusible de 220V Where 212/SE builds a new step in REL’s path is in the sheer volume and output a REL is capable of. Whilst 3.15/S/2, 5A/S/3, 5A/S/5 est montée dans la douille, pour le fonctionnement de 120V un fusible de retaining all the subtlety and delicacy of classic REL designs, 212/SE will play shatteringly loud.
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Once our team achieved the high standards for performance our customers expect of all REL subwoofers, 212/SE is equipped to allow you to take full advantage of Dolby Digital AC3, DTS, MPEG 2 and any other we turned our attention to connectivity methods. In addition to our comprehensive array of hard-wired digital sound format that includes a dedicated Low Frequency Effects (LFE) channel.
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REL 212/SE Rear Panel Connection Legend 1 Volume Control for HI/LOW Level input: Use to adjust output when using either HI Level or LOW Level input. Do not use both simultaneously. 2 Volume Control for .1/LFE Input: Use to adjust output level when using .1/LFE input from a 5.1 amplifier or processor.
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Plug the Neutrik® Speakon® plug into the HI LEVEL Speakon® socket. To increase the versatility of connecting up, the 212/SE models have four separate inputs. A Neutrik® .1 Input: This requires a phono-to-phono cable and is a dedicated true .1 channel. This circuit therefore Speakon®...
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This connection can be made without affecting the performance of the amplifier because the REL’s NOTE: The 212/SE models are equipped with internal circuitry to allow seamless connection to Class-D (digital) amplifier input impedance is 150,000 ohms, in effect producing NO additional load on the rest of your system.
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• If connecting RELs to Mono Bloc amplifers we strongly advocate using (2) RELs, one for each amplifier. • If connecting a single REL as a dedicated center channel sub, please consider connecting to the rear of the Connect the black wire of each REL to the negative speaker terminal of the corresponding amplifier speaker, rather than routing the REL High Level cable all the way back to the amplifier.
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When connecting to a home cinema system where there is a .1/LFE channel output, connect a single phono 4 Placement: The next step is to determine precisely how far from the corner the sub should be placed cable between the sub output of the processor/receiver and the .1/LFE input jack on the REL. to achieve the most efficient output, as well as the lowest frequency extension.
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LFE output from the processor or receiver should be connected to the .1/LFE INPUT The 212/SE models use an unusual method of bass loading. They are designed to operate below normal and appropriate volume adjustments made using the .1/LFE level control. For this configuration, you must system resonance.
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In this mode, the unit will not enter standby regardless of whether or not there is activity at the input. Using this setting ensures that the 212/SE is ready to react instantaneously to bass transients, whether in music of movies.
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Finish: Gloss Piano Black Supplied Accessories Mains Lead: Neutrik Speakon Interconnect: Yes (10 Meters Nominal) Users Manual: In the interest of product development, REL Acoustics Limited reserve the right to vary these specifications without notice REL_212/SE_Manual_01-15.indd 28-29 1/16/15 3:08 PM...
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