REVELL C263, C283, C363XC, C383XC Instruction Manual

C263, C283, C363XC, C383XC

In-Ceiling Architectural

Loudspeaker

Instruction Manual

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In-Ceiling Architectural Loudspeaker

Instruction Manual

ABOUT REVEL® IN-CEILING SPEAKERS

Since the first Revel® speakers in 1996, Revel products have stood at
the forefront of loudspeaker design and performance. Revel in-ceiling
loudspeakers draw upon the same research, resources and unique
perspective that put all Revel loudspeakers in a class by themselves.
Revel in-ceiling loudspeakers provide unparalleled value and are known
for their standard-setting low sonic coloration and their freedom from
distortion over an extraordinarily wide dynamic range.

IN-CEILING LOUDSPEAKER HIGHLIGHTS

• Long-throw woofers with rubber surrounds provide high output with
low distortion.

• A 1-inch (25mm) metal-dome tweeter with an integrated waveguide
provides optimized response both on and off axis.

• A high-order crossover network delivers accurate timbre reproduction.

• Extreme Climate (XC) models feature a durable, low-profile design
suitable for damp, wet, or high humidity installations.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please take a moment to register your product on our Web site at www.
revelspeakers.com. You’ll enable us to keep you posted on our latest
advancements and help us to understand our customers and build
products that meet their needs and expectations.

BOX CONTENTS

Your Revel in-ceiling loudspeaker box should contain the following
items:

1 x Revel in-ceiling loudspeaker

1 x grille

1 x extra scrim cloth for grille

1 x mounting template

1 x instruction manual

UNPACKING THE SPEAKER

Carefully unpack the speaker. If you suspect damage from transit, report
it immediately to your dealer and/or delivery service. Keep the shipping
carton and packing materials for future use.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Your new Revel loudspeakers have been engineered to provide
extremely accurate performance. However, any speaker’s ultimate
performance will be affected by the speaker’s placement in the listening
room and the acoustics of the room. Not all listening spaces can
accommodate the ideal conditions of these two factors. Therefore,
careful attention to the placement of your Revel in-ceiling loudspeakers
will have a significant impact on the general performance of the
loudspeakers.

EXTREME CLIMATE MODELS

The C363XC and C383XC models provide a weatherized solution that
is suitable for damp, wet, or high humidity installations including
marine applications. Their shallow mounting depth allows maximum
placement and installation flexibility for locations that require a durable
loudspeaker without sacrificing high-performance sound quality.

DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS

This document contains general safety, installation and operation
instructions for the Revel

®

C283, C263, C383XC, and C363XC in­ceiling loudspeakers. It is important to read this document before
attempting to use this product. Pay particular attention to:

WARNING: Calls attention to a procedure,
practice, condition or the like that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result
in injury or death.

CAUTION: Calls attention to a procedure, practice,
condition or the like that, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of part
of or the entire product.

Note: Calls attention to information that aids in the
installation or operation of the product.

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In-Ceiling Architectural Loudspeaker
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LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR DISTRIBUTED
SOUND

• Since distributed sound is general sound throughout an area, place

the loudspeakers as uniformly as possible for even sound coverage
throughout the area.

• Place the left and right loudspeakers roughly the same distance

from the primary listener locations.

• To avoid “hot spots” where the sound is too loud, plan to use more

loudspeakers, with each set to play at a lower volume.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR TWO-CHANNEL
STEREO

Place the left and right loudspeakers the same distance from the
primary listening area (or as close to the same distance as possible). The
distance from each speaker to its nearest side wall should also be the
as close to the same distance as possible.

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Equal

Distance

Equal

Distance

RightLeft

Ideally, the distance between the left and right loudspeakers should be
slightly less than their distance from the primary listening area.

LOUDSPEAKER PLACEMENT FOR HOME THEATER

• The front left, center and front right loudspeakers should be

centered relative to the video display.

• The front left, center and front right loudspeakers should be closer

to the video display than to the main listening area. For example,
if the video display is 10 ft (3m) from the main listening area, the
loudspeakers should be 6 ft (1.8m) or further from the main listening
area.

• The front left and front right loudspeakers should be relatively close

to the sides of the video display. For example, front left and front
right loudspeakers used with a 50-in (1.2m) video display should
generally not be more than 80 in (2m) apart.

• The center loudspeaker should be aligned with the center of the

video display.

• The surround-channel loudspeakers should be as far from the main

listening area as possible but at least 2 feet (0.6m) from side and
rear walls.

5.1-Channel Speaker Placement

• In a 5.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right
loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to
10 degrees behind, the main listening area.

Boundary

Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary

Compensation

High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Front Left

Surround Left

More than

2' (0.6m)

More than

2' (0.6m)

Surround Right

Approx. 10

°

Center Front Right

Video Display

7.1-Channel Speaker Placement

• In a 7.1-channel system, the surround left and surround right
loudspeakers should be located directly to the sides of, or up to 10
degrees behind, the main listening area.

• In a 7.1-channel system, the surround back left and surround back
right loudspeakers should be equidistant from the primary listening
area and generally as far from it as possible but at least 2 ft (0.6m)
from the side and rear walls.

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary

Compensation
High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary

Compensation
High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary

Compensation

High Frequency

Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Boundary
Compensation

High Frequency
Level

OFFON

0+–

Front Left

Surround Left

Surround
Back Left

Surround

Back Right

More than

2' (0.6m)

More than

2' (0.6m)

More than

2' (0.6m)

Surround Right

0

° – 10°

Center Front Right

Video Display