REVELL M55XC, M80XC Owner's Manual

Extreme Climate Series

Outdoor Monitors

M55XC and M80XC

Owner’s Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

2. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

3. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, or the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally or has been dropped.

WEEE NOTICE

The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered
into force as European law on 14/02/2014, resulted in a major change in the
treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life.

The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in
addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes
so as to reduce disposal. The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicating
collection for electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed-out
wheeled bin, as shown below.

This product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste.
You are liable to dispose of all your electronic or electrical waste equipment by
relocating over to the specified collection point for recycling of such hazardous
waste. Isolated collection and proper recovery of your electronic and electrical
waste equipment at the time of disposal will allow us to help conserving natural
resources. Moreover, proper recycling of the electronic and electrical waste
equipment will ensure safety of human health and environment. For more
information about electronic and electrical waste disposal, recovery, and collection
points, please contact your local city center, household waste disposal service, shop
from where you purchased the equipment, or manufacturer of the equipment.

ROHS COMPLIANCE

This product is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament
and of the Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Revel Outdoor Monitors ..................................... 2

Product Highlights ......................................................... 2

Unpacking the Loudspeakers ........................................ 2

The lnvisiBall

™

Mounting System ................................. 3

Input Terminal Protection Cover Installation ................ 4

Connection to the Amplifier .......................................... 5

Painting the Speakers ................................................... 6

Care & Maintenance ..................................................... 6

Specifications ................................................................ 6

ABOUT REVEL® XC EXTREME
CLIMATE SERIES OUTDOOR MONITORS

Thank you for your purchase of Revel Extreme Climate outdoor
loudspeakers. Please read this manual in its entirety to familiarize
yourself with the product before attempting installation. Your XC outdoor
loudspeakers have been designed to bring Revel’s uncompromising and
award-winning sound into the great outdoors. They offer the versatility,
durability, and high-performance that an outdoor environment demands
without sacrificing sound quality. Revel XC outdoor loudspeakers provide
the ultimate solution for premium outdoor audio.

XC SERIES HIGHLIGHTS

• Extreme Climate (XC) design suitable for outdoor, damp, wet,
or high-humidity installations

• 1-inch / 25mm Aluminum tweeter with advanced
Acoustic Lens waveguide

• 5.25-inch / 130mm Carbon-infused Polypropylene
cone woofer (M55XC)

• 8-inch / 200mm Aluminum cone woofer (M80XC)

• 70V/100V 60W variable tap with low-impedance 8-ohm bypass

• Patented InvisiBall

• Durable weatherized enclosure and grille with input terminal
protection cover

™

mounting system

UNPACKING THE LOUDSPEAKERS

Carefully unpack the loudspeaker. 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.

BOX CONTENTS

Your Revel XC Series Outdoor Monitors box should contain the
following items:

2 x Revel XC Series Outdoor Monitors with Removable Grilles

2 x Input Terminal Weather Covers

1 x Allen Wrench

2 x InvisBall

™

Wall Mount

1 x Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Revel XC outdoor loudspeakers have been engineered for optimum
audio performance and durability. However, placement and positioning
can have a large effect on the sound quality for a given location. Take
care to locate the loudspeaker so that it is pointed towards the listening
position. Ensure that the mounting system has been installed safely and
properly and that the loudspeaker is not located in a position allowing it
to become a hazard. With proper planning, placement, and installation,
your outdoor loudspeaker will deliver years of quality service.

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INVISIBALL MOUNTING SYSTEM

The InvisiBall™ is a unique method of mounting a loudspeaker. The

™

InvisiBall
and simplify the installation while offering tremendous flexibility in
positioning the loudspeaker.

NOTE: Your installation of this loudspeaker must be done in
conformity with local building codes. Please consult with a
licensed contractor or professional engineer on any installation
in which the loudspeakers are mounted on a ceiling or wall.
Revel is not responsible for damages resulting from the negligent
installation of any bracket or loudspeaker.

is designed to be unobtrusive, offer theft deterrence,

1. Install the lnvisiBall
in Fig. 1. Again, be very certain that the type of anchor is appropriate
for the wall material, and that the wall material will support the
weight of the loudspeaker.

2. Stick a wide tipped, slotted screwdriver in the slot of the plastic

™

InvisiBall
plug out of the back of the speaker as shown in Fig. 2. Be sure the
ball will fit in the hole by scraping away any residual plastic around
the hole.

knock-out plug and push downward, thereby breaking the

™

mount on the wall using the screws as shown

3. Remove the grille from the speaker enclosure to access the rubber
plug located in the center between the tweeter and woofer. Pull up
on the rubber plug to expose access for the Allen wrench to loosen
the internal mounting clamp. The plug can be rotated to move it out
of the way for the Allen wrench.

4. Insert the supplied Allen wrench into the hole exposed behind the
rubber plug. Lightly push and slowly rotate the Allen wrench until
you feel the wrench fall into place. Loosen the InvisiBall
shown in Fig. 4.

5. Mount the speaker on the InvisiBall

6. Tighten the clamp just enough to hold the speaker while you position
it in the desired orientation as shown in Fig. 6. When the speaker is
pointing just the way you want it, tighten it firmly and replace the
rubber plug in the hole on the speaker baffle and re-attach the grille.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

™

as shown in Fig. 5.

™

clamp as

1

4

Mount to wall

2

5

Pop Plug

3

Remove grille

6

Open rubber plug, insert Allen wrench,

loosen clamp

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Mount speaker

Position speaker, tighten clamp, replace grille

Recommended InvisiBall Tightening Torque:

26-34 pound/inch / 30-40 kgf.cm

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!

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INPUT TERMINAL PROTECTION
COVER INSTALLATION

Step 1 – Remove the four (4) screws in the corners of the input terminal
cup. These four screws can be set aside as they will not be reused with
the protection cover.

Step 2 – Loosen nut on the outside of the input terminal protection
cover. Run the speaker cable to be connected to the terminal through the
compression fitting, as shown. Do not tighten the nut on the outside of
the cover yet.

Note: If you are using the compression fitting at the smaller end
of its size range, it is highly recommended that you tighten and
loosen the nut a few times using a wrench, to make it less stiff.
Do not remove the rubber insert – it is needed for creating a
watertight seal.

Step 4 – Remove the protective paper over the adhesive gasket
surrounding the underside of the cover. Attach the cover through the
existing screw holes, using the longer screws provided with the cover.
It might be necessary, depending on the stiffness of the cable, to slide
the cable through the compression fitting to avoid strain on the cable or
connections inside the cover.

Note: The new screws provided with the cover are longer than
the screws previously removed in Step 1. Use the new screws.
Do not reuse the screws previously removed in Step 1.

Step 5 – Tighten the nut on the compression fitting to seal around the
cable to a recommended torque of 80 in lbs. The fitting is specified to be
watertight for round cables and many off-round cables. If the fitting does
not achieve a tight seal on a particular cable type, it might be necessary
to use a different cable type.

Step 3 – Connect speaker cable to the input terminal of the loudspeaker
taking care to observe proper polarity: positive (+) to positive (+) and
negative (-) to negative (-). The cable leads can be connected either with
bare wire (approximately 1/4-inch / 6.5mm insulation stripped from the
cable) or by installing spade connectors (not included) crimped to the
bare wire.

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CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER

For standard amplifier hookup be sure the speaker level switch is set to
“Thru (Position 5)”

Amplifier Impedance Load - When you connect more than one
loudspeaker system to an amplifier channel, either by twisting two wires
together at the speaker location or via individual “home runs” from the
loudspeakers to the amplifier, the load impedance to the amplifier drops.
To find the maximum number of 8Ω speakers that can be wired in parallel
to each channel of your power amplifier, divide 8 by the amplifier’s
minimum impedance load recommendation (e.g. 8Ω Revel speaker + 4R
amp’s minimum impedance = 2 speakers per channel, see diag. 2).

Series/Parallel - It is possible to utilize various series/parallel ‘hook-up’
topologies to increase the number of loudspeakers driven on an amplifier.
See diag. 3 for one example of a series/parallel hook-up topology.

Input

RightLeft

12Ω each channel

+

+

- - -

+

+

+

- - -

+

+

+

Input Connections - Simply connect the amplifier’s “+” and “-” outputs
directly to the (+) and (-) input terminals on the back of the enclosure
(see diag. 1).

Diagram 1.

8 Ω each – Since the loudspeakers have a rated impedance of 8Ω each,
more than one speaker may be wired to one amplifier channel (see diag.

2). (See “amplifier impedance load” below.)

Input

RightLeft

4Ω each channel

8Ω

8Ω 8Ω

24Ω

Diagram 3.

Note: Mismatching the speaker impedance such that it is below
the minimum impedance rating of an amplifier channel can
damage the amplifier and degrade performance. If the application
requires more than 2 speakers per amplifier channel wired in
parallel, a distributed line system should be considered. Also
check your amplifier’s manual for cautions and recommendations.

Importance of Correct Polarity (“In-Phase/Out-of-Phase”) - When two
loudspeakers are wired with opposite polarity (“out-of-phase”) relative
to each other, the low frequencies of the loudspeakers cancel each
other, even though the speakers are “working hard.” Trying to correct
the lack of bass with an equalizer can damage your loudspeakers –
equalization cannot correct polarity errors. Always make sure multiple
speakers are connected in proper polarity.

Distributed Line Systems - The Revel M55XC & M80XC models
come equipped with built-in 70V/100V 60W variable tap transformers.
Utilizing these connections requires the use of a compatible 70V/100V­capable line voltage amplifier. As with conventional 8Ω speakers,
simply connect the amplifier’s “+” and “-” outputs directly to the (+) and
(-) input terminals on the back of the enclosure. Set the transformer tap
to your desired wattage. Unlike conventional 8Ω speakers, you may
connect as many XC speakers as you’d like to one amplifier channel
providing that all the speaker taps do not add up to more than the
amplifier’s power rating (see diag. 4).

6 x 7.5 Watt = 45 Watts total load on amplifier channel

Diagram 2.

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Input

7.5 Watt tap7.5 Watt tap 7.5 Watt tap

8Ω8Ω 8Ω8Ω

7.5 Watt tap7.5 Watt tap 7.5 Watt tap

Diagram 4.

(e.g. A 100 watt amplifier channel could safely drive 13 speakers set to

7.5 watts each, i.e. 13 x 7.5 = 97.5 < 100) A conservative rule-of-thumb
is to try to keep the sum of the speaker loads (watts) under 3/4 of the
power amp rating (e.g. A 100 watt amplifier channel will then drive 10
speakers set to 7.5 watts each, i.e. 10 x 7.5 = 75 watts).

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PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

The ABS speaker enclosures of the M55XC and M80XC can be painted
to match almost any decor.

Remove the grille. Mask the entire baffle, all wire terminals, and product
labels. Please be careful that no tape comes in direct contact with the
tweeter or woofer.

Clean the enclosures with a light solvent such as mineral spirits by
rubbing the components with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not, however,
use abrasives such as sandpaper or steel wool on the enclosures. Nor
should you use gasoline, kerosene, acetone, MEK, paint thinner, harsh
detergents or, other chemicals. Use of these cleaners may result in
permanent damage to the enclosures.

After cleaning, apply two or more thin coats of either latex or oil-based
paints. Latex paints will adhere better if an oil-based primer is used first.
Application can be by rolling, brushing, or spraying.

The grilles require masking of the logo, and then spray painting. If the
grille is rolled or brush painted, the mesh may become clogged with
paint, and poor sound quality may result.

The InvisiBall

™

mount may also be painted, but because it is metal, latex

paints will not adhere as well as other finishes.

SPECIFICATIONS

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Revel XC Series Outdoor Monitors have been designed and
manufactured for durability and reliable service. As with any fine
product, proper maintenance and care will extend the life of the system.

You can expect your system components to perform indefinitely if you
use them within their stated limits for power handling, and see that they
are not abused.

Always protect the loudspeakers from over-excursion caused by strong
subsonic signals (signals below 30Hz). If your amplifier has a “low cut”
or “high pass” switch, engage it.

Revel XC outdoor loudspeakers are durable enough to withstand direct
exposure to the elements and therefore may become dirty after some
time outdoors. They can be rinsed clean with a low-pressure water
stream from a garden hose or spray bottle and then dried with a soft
cloth. Do not use a pressure washer or any high-pressure water streams
directly on the front of the loudspeaker as the drivers could become
damaged rendering the product inoperable.

FEATURE M55XC M80XC

Description 2-way Extreme Climate Outdoor Loudspeaker 2-way Extreme Climate Outdoor Loudspeaker

Enclosure Type Sealed Sealed

High Frequency Drive Components 1-inch / 25mm Aluminum dome tweeter 1-inch / 25mm Aluminum dome tweeter

Low Frequency Drive Components 5.25-inch / 130mm Carbon-infused

8-inch / 200mm Aluminum cone woofer

Polypropylene cone woofer

Recommended Amplifier Power 10-60W 20-80W

Impedance 70V / 100V 60W variable tap with 8-ohm bypass 70V / 100V 60W variable tap with 8-ohm bypass

Transformer Taps 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 8-ohm bypass

100V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 8-ohm bypass

70V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 8-ohm bypass

100V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 8-ohm bypass

Sensitivity 88dB @ 2.83V / 1m 89dB @ 2.83V / 1m

Frequency Range -3dB from 90Hz - 22kHz -3dB from 60Hz - 22kHz

Low Frequency Extension -10dB @ 60Hz, -6dB @ 74Hz, -3dB @ 90Hz -10dB @ 45Hz, -6dB @ 52Hz, -3dB @ 60Hz

Crossover Frequency 2.4kHz 2.3kHz

Input Connections Stainless Steel screw terminals Stainless Steel screw terminals

Mounting InvisiBall

Dimensions H x W x D 9.3 x 7.4 x 5.8 in (236 x 188 x 149 mm)

8.0 in (200mm) deep when mounted on

®

mounting system InvisiBall® mounting system

15 x 11 x 8.6 in (380 x 280 x 220 mm)

8.0 in (200mm) deep when mounted on

InvisiBall wall mount

InvisiBall wall mount

Weight 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) 14 lb (6.4 kg)

Finishes Black or White Black or White

Included Accessories Input terminal weather cover, InvisiBall

wall mount, 6 x 100mm hex key

Input terminal weather cover, InvisiBall

wall mount, 6 x 180mm hex key

Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

Revel loudspeakers are warranted against defects. The duration of a warranty depends on the laws in the country in which it was purchased.
Your local Revel retailer can help you determine the duration and coverage of your warranty.

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Торговая марка: Revel

Назначение товара: Пассивная акустическая система

Изготовитель: Харман Интернешнл Индастриз Инкорпорейтед, США, 06901

Страна происхождения: Китай

Импортер в Россию: ООО Внешторг-Юг, Россия, 171640, Тверская область,

Гарантийный период: 1 год

Информация о сервисных центрах: http://absolut-audio.ru/Servis/ тел. [phone]

Срок службы: 5 лет

Номер документа соответствия: Товар не подлежит обязательной сертификации

Дата производства: Дата изготовления устройства определяется по двум

Коннектикут, г.Стэмфорд, Атлантик Стрит 400, офис 1500

г.Кашин, ул. Карла Маркса, д.57A

буквенным обозначениям из второй группы символов
серийного номера изделия, следующих после
разделительного знака «-». Кодировка соответствует порядку
букв латинского алфавита, начиная с января 2010 года:
000000-MY0000000, где «M» - месяц производства
(А - январь, B - февраль, C - март и т.д.) и «Y» - год
производства (A - 2010, B - 2011, C - 2012 и т.д.).

产品中有害物质的名称及含量

有害物质或元素

部件名称 目标部件

电路板

框体 外壳，面板，背板等 X 0 0 0 0 0

特定电子零
部件

附件 电线，说明书，包装等 X 0 0 0 0 0

印刷电路板，电路板上的电子零件（不包括
特定电子零件），内部相关连接线

变压器，保险丝，大型电解电容，电源插座 X 0 0 0 0 0

铅(Pb)

汞
(Hg)镉(Cd)

X 0 0 0 0 0

六价铬
(Cr(VI))

多溴联茉
(PBB)

多溴二苯醚
(PBDE)

本表格依据SJ/T 11364的规定编制
O：表示该有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在GB/T 26572 规定的限量要求以下。
X：表示该有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出GB/T 26572规定的限量要求。

在中华人民共和国境内销售的电子电气产品上将印有”环保使用期”(EPuP)符号。

圆圈中的数字代表产品的正常环保使用年限。

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