Operating Instructions for the Arrow™ Transmitter
Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter Please note: Arrow Version 2 is not compatible with Arrow Version 1 REL have quickly acquired a sterling reputation within the industry for delivering great sounding, reliable wireless delivery of the REL experience. The freedom this confers on our customers is manifold; it permits ultra high performance without the cumbersome tether of a cable, permits careful placement without being limited by the length of a wire and can lead to a better sounding, less cluttered experience.
Panel Connection Legend REL Arrow™ Transmitter 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 LED: Indicates whether the REL Arrow™ transmitter is paired with the receiver or not. 2 Pair Switch: Used to pair REL Arrow™ transmitter with REL cabinet. 3 Power Switch: Used to turn on and off REL Arrow™ transmitter. 4 Power Adapter Socket: DC input socket that accepts a detachable power adapter. 5 .1/LFE INPUT: Used to connect to the .1/LFE output from a 5.1 amplifier or processor.
REL Arrow™ Receiver 1 LED: Indicates whether the REL Arrow™ receiver is paired with the transmitter or not. 1 2 Pair Switch: Used to pair REL Arrow™ receiver with REL cabinet. 2 3 Power Switch: Used to turn on and off REL Arrow™ receiver. 4 Interface plug: Used to connect REL Arrow™ receiver to SerieT/i back panel. 3 4 Connecting Up The REL Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter is intended to be used with the SerieT/i or similar REL sub bass system.
ALWAYS connect using the REL HIGH-LEVEL input, unless your system simply cannot accommodate this. While rare, a few systems, such as those that deliver a pure digital signal to active speakers, preclude the use of REL High-Level input. To increase the versatility of connecting up, the REL Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter has two separate inputs: A Neutrik Speakon socket and a phono socket. This is to facilitate use with both two-channel stereo systems and AV surround sound systems.
HIGH-LEVEL INPUT: Connections should be made to the same binding post on main amplifier as the main speakers. Red to amplifier main right speaker red terminal, yellow to amplifier main left speaker red terminal and black to amplifier main speaker black terminal, right or left but not both. Plug the Neutrik Speakon plug into the HIGH-LEVEL Speakon socket. Note: This connection does not draw power from the power amplifier and, yes, your REL is a powered sub bass system.
Making Connections It is helpful to know that you will almost always connect the REL to the input on the rear panel labeled “HIGH-LEVEL INPUT.” This connection is made to the REL Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter using the cable supplied with your SerieT/i or similar REL sub bass system, the bare leads of which connect to the speaker output terminals of the power amplifier. The easy and foolproof connection at the REL is done with a Neutrik Speakon connector.
• For differential (i.e. fully balanced) amplifiers using one REL, simply use the standard connecting scheme with the exception of connecting the black wire to chassis ground (i.e. a metal bolt or screw, preferably not painted or anodized, on the chassis of the power amp or receiver), not to a negative speaker terminal, and then connecting into the HIGH-LEVEL input on the Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter. Please contact your dealer should there be any questions concerning this or any other hookup procedure.
• If connecting a single REL as a dedicated centre channel sub, connect the black wire of the REL to the negative centre channel speaker terminal; twist together the red and yellow wires and connect this pair to the positive centre channel speaker terminal.
REL Theater Reference™ Home Cinema Applications For Dolby Digital AC3 or other 5.1 theater systems, once the standard set-up for two-channel outlined above is complete, the LFE output from the processor or receiver should be connected to the .1/LFE input and appropriate volume adjustments made using the .1/LFE LEVEL control.
Technical The Arrow™ Wireless Transmitter provides true REL Theater Reference™ connectivity, permitting both HIGH-LEVEL and LFE channels to be wirelessly fed to SerieT/i. This occurs with virtually zero delay and a complete absence of compression. Care and Polishing The cabinets are best maintained by using a light automotive spray-on wax and a micro fiber cloth. (We use a spray-on made by a company called Griot’s Garage™. While this may not be available in all markets, you can use a similar product).
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