Paradigm Cinema CT Owner's Manual

Paradigm Electronics Inc. In Canada: 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5T 2V1. In U.S.: MPO Box 2410, Niagara Falls, NY 14302

Thank you for choosing award-winning Paradigm®Cinema™speakers and congratulations.

You are about to hear the difference the sonically accurate Paradigm®Cinema™Compact
Theater (CT) will make in your music and home theater system. Our speakers 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

®

OWNERS MANUAL

OM-135

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 materials which, upon disposal, 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.

DIRECTIVES EUROPEENNES SUR LE RECYCLAGE ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS

Dans le respect de la directive WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) mise en place par les institutions Européennes à compter du 13 Août 2005,
nous souhaitons vous informer que nos enceintes peut contenir des matières devant faire l’objet d’une procédure de recyclage ou de traitement approprié
des déchets. Dans cette optique, Paradigm Electronics Inc (fabricant des enceintes Paradigm et des électroniques Anthem) avec ses Distributeurs agréés
dans l’Union Européenne, ont mis en place une procédure de collecte et de retraitement gratuite. Pour en savoir davantage sur cette procédure veuillez
contacter votre revendeur, ou notre Distributeur dans votre pays (vous en obtiendrez les coordonnées sur simple demande ou en consultant notre site internet
www.paradigm.com <http://www.paradigm.com ).

Notez que seul le produit fini est concerné par cette directive et ses obligations. S’agissant de son emballage et de ses accessoires de transport nous vous
recommandons de les recycler selon les procédures mises en place par votre commune ou votre département.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION: FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,
REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE
TYPE. REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT
SOURCE, OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Important Safety Instructions

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Speaker Placement and Connection

(pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Your New Speakers

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power Requirements

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to Avoid Speaker Damage

. . . . . . . . . . . 8

Speaker Placement

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wall Mounting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Speaker Connection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

The Subwoofer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Subwoofer Placement

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Subwoofer Connection

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Subwoofer Controls

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Limited Warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral
triangle warns of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle warns
users of the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING

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1. Read Instructions

– All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the

product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions

– The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future

reference.

3. Heed Warnings

– All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions

– All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning

– Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid

cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp, soft cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

– Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub,

wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

7. Accessories

– Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow manufacturer’s instructions and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation

– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.

9. Power Sources

– This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

10. Grounding and Polarization

– This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating­current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

11. Power-cord Protection

– Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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12. Lightning

– For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect
the antenna or cable systems. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.

13. Overloading

– Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience

receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

14. Object and Liquid Entry

– Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on this product.

15. Servicing

– Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16. Damage Requiring Service

– Unplug this product from wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualified personnel under the following conditions:

•

When power supply cord or plug is damaged.

•

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into product.

•

If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

•

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

•

If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

•

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

17. Replacement Parts

– When replacement parts are required, be sure the technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

18. Safety Check

– Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

– The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

20. Heat

– The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(continued)

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SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND CONNECTION

POSITIONNEMENT ET RACCORDEMENT DES ENCEINTES

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

3/4 “X“

“X“

3/4 “X“

or

“X“

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Fig. 4c

Fig. 4e

Fig. 4d

Fig. 3

Fig. 4a

Fig. 4b

Placing the 110 C on a TV or shelf
Installation de l’enceinte 110 C sur

une télévision ou une étagère

Fig. 5b

Fig. 5c

Fig. 5a

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7

Fig. 8

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Fig. 6

Fig. 7