REVELL Concerta IC15, Performa IC15 Owner's Manual
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Revel
IC15 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
THANK YOU FOR
Sofa
Subwoofer
Left Front
Channel
Right Front
Channel
Sofa
Subwoofer
Left Front
Channel
Right Front
Channel
Center Channel
(above TV)
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Sofa
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Subwoofer
Left Front
Channel
Right Front
Channel
Center Channel
(above TV)
Sofa
Left
Surround
Channel
Right
Surround
Channel
Left Rear
Channel
Right Rear
Channel
Center Rear
Channel
Subwoofer
Left Front
Channel
Right Front
Channel
Center Channel
(above TV)
CHOOSING REVEL
The Revel®Performa™IC15 has been specifically designed
to deliver unsurpassed home theater sound reproduction
from an in-ceiling speaker that does not intrude on your
room or its décor.
Please take a moment to register your product on our
Web site at www.revelspeakers.com. It enables us to
keep you posted on our latest advancements, and helps
us to better understand our customers and build products
that meet their needs and expectations.
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. All models include a mounting
template and paint shield.
PLANNING
YOUR SYSTEM
Note: Revel IC15 loudspeakers are intended for use with
one or more subwoofers. A powered subwoofer will add
impact and realism to both music and film soundtracks.
Contact your Revel dealer for recommendations on
subwoofer models for your application.
Figure 2. This overhead view shows a typical home
theater system arrangement.
An alternative setup is to position the left and right
surround speakers with them “aimed” at the rear
wall (Figure
2
a) – providing a more diffuse surround
sound field, for those preferring greater diffusion.
Such orientation provides good surround coverage,
even in home theaters with several rows of seating.
Figure 2a.
Figure 1. This overhead view shows a typical 2-channel
system arrangement.
Figure 3. This overhead view shows a 6- or
7-channel home theater system arrangement.
Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system.
Center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.
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Owner’s Manual
PLACEMENT
Stereo
Before deciding where to place your IC15 speakers,
survey your room and think about placement, keeping the
following points in mind, and using Figure 1 as a guide:
• For best results, place the speakers 6'–8' apart.
• Refer to “Home Theater” below if you also plan to use the
speakers in a home theater system.
Home Theater
For front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and
another on the right along either side of the television or
projection screen.
A center channel speaker should go directly above the
television. For left and right surround channels, place
one speaker on the left and another on the right, to the
side of or slightly behind the listening area. In 6- or
7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s)
behind the listening position, as shown in Figure 3.
Installation
NOTE:The IC15 in-ceiling speaker was designed to be
easily installed. However, if you are unable to clearly and
fully understand and follow the instructions in this manual,
or if you are unsure of your ability to properly install
these loudspeakers, please contact your Revel dealer
or a qualified installer.
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
Connection Tips
Figure 4.
Wire Length/Recommended Size
The use of the heaviest gauge (lowest number) wire that
is practical will result in better sound quality; 12-gauge
or heavier wire is recommended for runs over 50 feet.
Tools Needed
Pencil
Measuring tape Utility knife
Carpenter’s level
Phillips no. 2 screwdriver
(
Do not
use a powered
screwdriver of any kind.)
Awl
Turn Off All Power
Before completing the installation, you must connect
your speakers to your system. First, turn off all audiosystem power. Use high-quality speaker wire to make
your connections. Use at least #16-gauge speaker wire
with polarity coding. Heavier-gauge wire is recommended
for larger distances. Consult the chart above or your
dealer for recommendations. The side of the wire with
a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive (+)
polarity. Also, consult the owner’s manuals that were
included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm
connection procedures.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections,
as shown in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the
back of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red)
terminal on each speaker. Connect the – (black)
terminals in the same way.
Important!
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – , or – to +) when
making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging
and diminished bass response. Be certain that positive
and negative wire strands are completely isolated to
avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment.
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