Operation Manual
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Always switch off your system before disconnecng any wires.
ALWAYS connect using the REL HIGHLEVEL input, unless your system simply cannot accommodate this.
While rare, a few esoteric systems, such as those that deliver a pure digital signal to acve speakers preclude
this possibility. To increase the versality of connecng up, the Serie T models have three separate inputs. A
Neutrik Speakon socket and two phono sockets. This is to facilitate use with both two-channel stereo systems
and AV surround sound systems.
The HIGHLEVEL, unbalanced, dual-channel (stereo) input is via a Neutrik Speakon connector which is connected
to the power amplifier’s le and right channel speaker terminals. This has the advantage of ensuring that the
REL receives exactly the same signal as the main speakers. This means that the character of the bass from the
main system is carried forward into the sub-bass. This is a very important point and together with the REL’s
Acve Bass Controller (ABC) ensures far superior system integraon of the sub-bass with the main system.
The LOWLEVEL input is via a phono jack that connects to either the .1/LFE output of a home cinema
amplifier/processor or to the output of a stereo preamplifier.
HIGH-LEVEL and .1/LFE inputs can be used simultaneously. The benefits are two-fold when used with a
home cinema system. The .1 Input reproduces the .1/LFE channel and the HIGHLEVEL connecon underpins
the main front speakers. The main front speakers should be set to the ‘large’ opon on the processor. See
“Home Cinema Applicaons” for more informaon.
Connecting to the Power Amplifier Using the Speakon HIGHLEVEL INPUT
To engage the Neutrik Speakon plug, insert fully into socket and rotate clockwise unl locked.
To remove the Neutrik Speakon plug, grip body of plug, place thumb on chrome lever, move lever backwards,
rotate plug anclockwise quarter turn and withdraw.
The HIGHLEVEL input is designed to accept the stereo (two-channel) signals from the speaker terminals of
your receiver, integrated amplifier or basic amplifier. This has the advantage of ensuring that your subwoofer
receives exactly the same signal as the main speakers, which means that the character of the bass from the
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