Paradigm 100, 200, Cinema Speaker Systems, 400 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT: Please read before wall mounting speakers.

Wall mount speakers securely enough that they cannot fall and cause personal injury or damage to property. Use safety straps (if included). Detailed information on attaching the safety straps is included in the section on Wall Mounting later in the manual.

Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting speakers to the wall. Hardware shown in this manual is for example only and will vary depending on the wall type. Always use screws appropriate for wall type and weight of speakers.

If installing into drywall, install into 1/2˝ (13 mm) or 5/8˝ (16 mm) drywall only. Screws must be long enough to go through anchor bolts

supplied)

NON LIABILITY: We are aware that the wall-mounting assemblies provided for Cinema speakers could be used for purposes and in ways other than those for which they were intended. The manufacturer, distributor, retailer and their respective agents cannot be held responsible or liable for injuries or property damage—direct, indirect or consequential—arising from the use of or inability to use these products safely and properly. Every effort has been made to provide accurate, error-free installation instructions. Paradigm Electronics Inc. disclaims liability for difficulties that may arise from the misinterpretation of information contained in these instructions.

and firmly into drywall (see inset circle, page 12).

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RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (Europe)

In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that our speakers may contain regulated materia ls which, upon d isposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronic products) has arranged with its distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.

Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

Paradigm Electronics Inc. 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON Canada L5T 2V1 032511

Thank you for choosing award-winning Cinema™speakers and congratulations. You are about to hear the difference these sonically accurate speakers will make in your music and home theater system. They are the product of countless hours of comprehensive research and development and will reward you with exceptional sound for many years.

To ensure proper installation please read this manual and follow all instructions. If you have further questions contact your Authorized Paradigm

Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our

website at www.paradigm.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Your New Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

How to Avoid Speaker Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Stand Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Speaker Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

YOUR NEW SPEAKERS

Paradigm Cinema speakers are ideally suited to a variety of lifestyle applications. They are designed to allow easy installation throughout your home. To ensure the best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement guidelines provided in the “Speaker Placement” section.

Cleaning

Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your speakers. Clean them with a soft damp cloth but do not get them wet.

On Stands or Wall Mounting

We include tabletop/shelf stands (supports) and wall-mounting brackets for Cinema speakers (varies by model). See the illustrations later in the manual for how to mount them to stands and wall brackets. Paradigm floorstanding stands are also available for your new Cinema100s at an additional charge (see your dealer for more information).

IMPORTA

straps (if included) as secondary restraints.

NT! If wall mounting take extra care during the installation process—always use the safety

HOW TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE

Use an appropriate amplifier. At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your speakers and damage them. On the other hand, if your amplifier isn’t powerful enough, it can produce clipping distortion that can easily damage high-frequency dri

Don’t be fooled by your amplifier’s volume control. It adjusts listening level—it does not indicate power output. If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating, or if you hear the bass breaking up turn

the volume down immediately or you will damage your speakers! This type of damage constitutes

abuse and is not covered by warranty! Tone controls and equalizers can demand e

which it produces clipping distortion. Use them sparingly, if at all, and do not use them when listening at loud levels.

vers (see dealer).

ven more power from an amplifier, lowering the point at

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The following placement guidelines will help you get the best performance from your Cinema speakers. Ilustrations showing you how to attach speakers to stands and wall-mounting brackets are provided in the section following this one. For the Cinema™Trio, follow placement instructions provided in the illustration on page 5.

Front Speakers (Left/Right)

On the Stands (See illustration opposite)

For the most accurate timbral balance, place your front speakers so that their high-frequency drivers (tweeters) point toward the listening area and sound arrives at approximately ear level.

On the Wall (See illustration opposite)

Follow the placement directions provided in the paragraph above.

Center Speaker

On the Stand (see illustration below)

Place the center speaker on its stand below the display so that sound arrives as close to ear level as possible. The speaker should sit about the same distance away from the listening area as the front speakers. (Some receivers and processors electronically adjust for differences in distance between speakers… check to

see if yours does.)

On the Wall (see illustra

tion below)

Place the center speaker above or below the display, whichever position brings sound closest to ear level. It should sit about the same distance away from the main listening areas as the front speakers. (See

note above about electronic adjustments for distance.)

CINEMA™100, 200 & 400

Cinema™200/400

Left/Right speakers are

wall mountable only.

Surround and Rear Speakers

When used as surround/rear speakers, Cinema speakers should be kept well away from the listening area for optimal surround-sound performance (as shown on next page). They can be placed on stands (supports) or on the wall, following the assembly directions provided for the appropriate model.

5.1 Surround Configuration

(5.1 requires 5 speakers plus a subwoofer)

Position speakers on each side, corner, or rear of the listening area as shown on next page.

7.1 Surround Configuration

(7.1 requires 7 speakers plus a subwoofer)

Position one surround speaker on each side or corner of the listening area as shown on the next page. Position additional rear speakers behind the listening area—one slightly to the right, the other slightly to the left, also as shown on next page.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT (CONTINUED)

Surround and rear configurations shown

OROR

In a 7.1 configuration, choose side

or corner position for surrounds. Rears should be positioned as shown.

Cinema Trio (Front/Left/Center speakers in one unit)

Place the speaker above or below the display, whichever position brings sound closest to ear level. If also using surround/rear speakers follow the directions for correct placement provided earlier.

STAND MOUNTING (ALL HARDWARE INCLUDED)

Push down on terminal clips to allow wire access. Connect wires before attaching stand.

CINEMA™100

STAND MOUNTING (CONTINUED)

Stand is only used when speaker is in a horizontal configuration

Stands are only used when speaker is in a horizontal configuration

CINEMA™200 & 400

Self-adhesive bumper pads

CINEMA™TRIO

Self-adhesive bumper pads

WALL MOUNTING

3.258"

If you are not comfortable performing the following procedures, have a professional perform the installation (see your Authorized Paradigm®Dealer about hiring a professional).

Vertical:

Speakers tilt left/right

to further improve

stereo imaging

CINEMA™100

Horizontal:

Speaker tilt up/down

for optimal dialog clarity

Assemble all parts before moving to Step 3

Attach bracket to wall

(screws not supplied)

Step 1

Do not tighten completely

with allen key until

you adjust for

desired angle

Step 3Step 2

WALL MOUNTING (CONTINUED)

WIRING INSIDE THE WALL

Snake wires from inside wall through hole in bracket

Step 4

Step 4Step 5

Push down on terminal clips to allow wire access

Step 5 Step 6

Step 6 Step 7

Attach locking

cover to bracket

and screw in

WIRING ALONG THE WALL

Snake wires through hole in locking cover

Step 4Step 4 Step 4Step 5

Push down on terminal clips to allow wire access

Step 6 Step 7

Attach locking

cover to bracket

and screw in

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