Owner's Manual

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Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
WALL-MOUNTING THE S16
The Concerta2 S16 loudspeakers come with an integral wall mounting
system. Built-in mounting keyholes on the rear of the speaker are
designed to be used with the supplied wall-mount bracket.
CAUTION: Revel does not supply hardware to mount the
supplied bracket on a wall. It is the customer’s responsibility
to select wall-mounting hardware that is appropriate for their
wall’s materials and construction. Revel recommends that
installation should only be done by qualified individuals who are
experienced in affixing and installing wall-mounted electrical
equipment, and who understand and observe all relevant safety
precautions. HARMAN International Inc. disclaims any liability
whatsoever for injury or damage to persons or property arising
from installation of its products or use of hardware it provides.
After the bracket is mounted on the wall (check the level of the bracket)
and make sure the speaker is connected to the amplifier (see Making
Connections), slip the speaker’s mounting keyholes over the bracket
pegs, as shown in the illustration.
MAKING CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: Never make or break connections unless all system
components are powered off.
OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY
Connect the amplifier’s positive (+) terminal to the positive (+) terminal on
the loudspeaker; connect the amplifier’s negative (–) terminal to the negative
(–) terminal on the loudspeaker. Do not reverse polarities (that is, do not
connect + to –, or – to +) when making connections. Doing so will cause
diminished dialog intelligibility and diminished bass response.
CAUTION: Revel M16, C25, and S16 loudspeakers are designed
to be used with an external crossover (high-pass filter), such as
is found in surround processors and audio/video receivers. An
80Hz crossover frequency is ideal, and will minimize dynamic
compression and distortion. If desired, the M16, C25, or S16 may
be used with crossover frequencies as low as 50Hz. If the AVR/
processor only offers “Large” and “Small” settings select the
“Small” setting.
CONNECTIONS
The Concerta2 speakers feature gold-plated binding posts.
WIRED CONNECTION
Single-wired connections are the most common. These are made
between one pair of input terminals and one power amplifier output
channel as shown below.
To make single-wired connection, connect one loudspeaker cable to
the desired set of input terminals. Then connect the other end of that
loudspeaker cable to the desired power amplifier output channel.
Amplifier
(one channel shown)
Connector Panel
CARING FOR YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
GRILLES
Revel Concerta2 speakers feature grilles with a magnetic attachment
method that eliminates unsightly attachment hardware from the speaker
baffle, so if you decide to use your speakers with the grilles removed
they will retain their elegant appearance.
CABINET FINISH
The cabinet’s finish does not require routine maintenance. Cabinet
surfaces that have been marked with dust, fingerprints, or other dirt
can be cleaned using a soft cloth – preferably micro-fiber, and high
quality auto wax. Take care not to come in contact with the transducers.
Use caution to avoid contacting the rubberized trim on the sides of the
loudspeaker with auto wax. If necessary, the rubberized trim can be
cleaned with denatured alcohol on a microfiber cloth. To clean the grille,
gently vacuum it using a soft-bristled brush vacuum attachment with the
vacuum cleaner set to the lowest possible suction.