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Operating Instructions

for the

Range

SUB-BASS SYSTEMS

REL Acoustics Limited

North Road, Bridgend industrial Estate

Bridgend, CF31 3TP

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1 656 768 777

Fax: +44 (0) 1 656 766 093

Web:

www.REL.net

Summary of Contents for Q Series

Page 1: ... Instructions for the Q Range of SUB BASS SYSTEMS REL Acoustics Limited North Road Bridgend industrial Estate Bridgend CF31 3TP United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1 656 768 777 Fax 44 0 1 656 766 093 Web www REL net ...

Page 2: ...REL Acoustics Q range User manual 2 First Printed March 12th 2003 ...

Page 3: ...9 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Q150E 10 CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS Q200E Q201E Q400E 11 CONNECTING UP 12 TO CONNECT TO THE POWER AMPLIFIER USING THE UNBALANCED NEUTRIK HIGH LEVEL INPUT 13 TO CONNECT TO THE AMPLIFIER PROCESSOR USING THE PHONO TO PHONO LOW LEVEL INTERCONNECT 14 MODE SELECTOR 15 Q108 CONTROLS 15 REL SET UP MADE SIMPLE 16 REL SET UP MADE SIMPLER 19 RUNNING IN 20 CARE AND POLISHING 20 TECHNI...

Page 4: ...uch that it can not be walked on 9 For added protection during a lightening storm or when not in use for long periods of time unplug it from the wall socket 10 Never spill any kind of liquid on the unit 11 Do not attempt to service the unit yourself as removing the amplifier may expose you to dangerous voltages Refer all servicing to your dealer 12 Unplug the unit from the wall socket and refer se...

Page 5: ...ported from the country of purchase for at least eight weeks after purchase 4 That any claim is accompanied by the necessary proof of purchase 5 That it shall be for a term of 3 years from the date of purchase 6 That the product has not been abused or modified in any way 7 That it was purchased originally from a REL authorised dealer This Warranty is offered in good faith and is in addition to any...

Page 6: ...ing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in the replacement mains plug proceed as follows The wire coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked wit...

Page 7: ... dedicated LFE input meets the tough specification laid down for digital 3 2 1 channels usually known as 5 1 The output is nominally flat from 25Hz 120hz It has a dedicated input level control which enables users to set the LFE level independently of the processor This is important because not all processors offer control over this significant parameter The LFE channel is typically recorded at 10d...

Page 8: ...de switch position 4 LO LEVEL input volume control Adjust for output level when using LO LEVEL phono input or balanced line level input XLR socket 5 HI LEVEL input volume control Adjust for output level when using HI INPUT Neutrik socket or BAL HI INPUT Neutrik socket 6 PC input 3 5mm jack socket Used to connect the Sub Bass System to a computer 7 LFE input phono socket Used to connect the Sub Bas...

Page 9: ...Adjust to set the roll off frequency of the sub bass system 3 XOVER Switches the CROSS OVER in or out Only affects LFE input always active for high level input 4 LO LEVEL input volume control Adjust for output level when using LO LEVEL phono input 5 HI LEVEL input volume control Adjust for output level when using HI LEVEL Neutrik input 6 PC Low level input 3 5mm jack socket Used to connect the Sub...

Page 10: ...the filter roll off Depth mode 20 100 Hz Slam mode bass emphasised 50 150 Hz ONLY FITTED TO QUAKE AND Q150E HI LEVEL input Neutrik Speakon socket Used to connect the sub woofer at high level to the main speaker terminals on the amplifier using the supplied interconnect LO LEVEL input phono sockets Used to connect the sub woofer at low level to the SUB LFE output of the processor amplifier or spare...

Page 11: ...right pre amp outputs If Lo Level inputs are used to connect pre amp right and left outputs then a 12dB attenuator is available from REL to balance the two inputs Alternatively a high quality Y adaptor may be employed to connect at either input as system gain characteristics demand 12dB LO INPUT phono socket As 6 but a higher sensitivety If LO LEVEL inputs are used connected to pre amp right and l...

Page 12: ...ith the main system The low level input is via phono connectors and connects to the Sub LFE output of the amplifier processor Two inputs are available 0dB and 12dB Single phono input on Quake and Q108 at 12dB it is usual to use the 0dB input but if the Sub LFE output level of the amplifier processor is a little low then the higher sensitivity 12dB input can be used If the main speakers are active ...

Page 13: ...al as the main speakers which 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 ABC circuitry ensures far superior system integration of the sub bass with the main system Supplied Neutrik Speakon High level Interconnect HI LEVEL input RELease lever YELLOW BLACK L R RED Amplifier main speaker out...

Page 14: ...08 on the sub woofer On the models with two low level phono inputs if the output is too low when using the 0dB input then use the more sensitive 12 dB input The output level is adjusted using the control marked LO LEVEL If the low level connection is to be made to left and right pre amp outputs then a 12dB attenuator is available to balance the 0dB and 12dB phono inputs See below One Q108 not suit...

Page 15: ...vel input Position 4 LFE 180 degrees phase crossover bypassed for low level input PHASE SELECTION AFFECTS BOTH HI AND LO LEVEL INPUTS Crossover is always engaged for Hi level input regardless of mode switch position bypassing is only possible for the low level input Q108 CONTROLS On the Q108 US model the MODE SWITCH has been replaced with two separate controls namely phase and LFE XOVER The PHASE ...

Page 16: ...t linear and efficient low bass can be produced Basic set up should take no more than ten to fifteen minutes to accomplish once connected Connecting High level connection using the enclosed cable with the Neutrik Speakon connector is always the first choice By connecting to the amplifier s speaker outputs the sonic signature of the entire amplification chain is folded into the signal for the sub t...

Page 17: ...harmony with your main speakers reinforcing bass and not cancelling it 2 Room Orientation Next if space allows try two different orientations of the woofer relative to the wall First while playing the set up cut place the REL with the connection panel parallel with the rear wall Second place the REL with the connection panel parallel with the side wall As with phase the orientation which yields th...

Page 18: ...sponding setting 1 2 3 4 For this configuration you must set the processor to the large or full range setting for the left and right speakers in order for the REL to receive the bass signal via the high level cable In this configuration the REL provides support for both the left and right speakers for two channel listening and support for the LFE when movies are playing Most processors will allow ...

Page 19: ...e most efficient output as well as the lowest frequency extension With the sub fully into the corner continuing to play the music slowly pull the sub from the corner on the diagonal equidistant from both side and rear wall At a certain point sometimes a matter of only a few inches in rare cases a foot or more the sub will audibly go lower play louder and if it truly locks on to the room and is ful...

Page 20: ... actual use a longer life with a higher potential eventual performance is assured CARE AND POLISHING Grittex sprayed finishes These are best maintained by careful dusting with a lint free cloth Alternatively a soft bristled brush may be used to sweep off any dust failing on the surface If objects are to be placed upon the top it is advisable to use a small mat to protect the surface and to avoid t...

Page 21: ...Q400 has six high current output devices the Q150E Q200 201E has four high current output devices and the Quake Q108 has two high current output devices to ensure maximum current delivery and long term thermal stability These amplifiers are designed to withstand reasonable abuse and overloads As with all other REL units care has been taken to deliberately over engineer it to withstand up to 300 Vo...

Page 22: ... period of no signal condition up to 10 15 minutes and which need to power up on receipt of a sudden transient thus failing to catch the start of that transient There is also the possibility of the sub remaining inoperative during listening sessions where the overall volume is low It is not necessary to switch off between listening sessions it will not significantly shorten its life by leaving it ...

Page 23: ...led Mosfet DC coupled Mosfet Protection System 1 Fully electronic with SET SAFE Yes Yes 2 D C Fault Yes Yes 3 Output short Yes Yes Mains input voltage 220 240 volts 110 120 volts for certain markets 220 240 volts 110 120 volts for certain markets Fuses 2 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation 3 15 Amp semi delay 110 volts operation 2 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation 3 15 Amp semi delay 110 volts ope...

Page 24: ...tronic with SET SAFE Yes Yes 2 D C Fault Yes Yes 3 Output short Yes Yes Mains input voltage 220 240 volts 110 120 volts for certain markets 220 240 volts 110 120 volts for certain markets Fuses 2 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation 3 15 Amp semi delay 110 volts operation 5 Amp semi delay 230 volts operation 8 Amp semi delay 110 volts operation There Are No Internal User Replaceable Parts Dimensions...

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