Paradigm OM-571 Owner's Manual
OWNERS MANUAL OM-571
Paradigm Electronics Inc. In Canada: 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5T 2V1 • In the U.S.: MPO Box 2410, Niagara Falls, NY 14302
STUDIO AND SIGNATURE SERIES:
FRONT AND CENTER-CHANNEL SPEAKERS
Thank you for choosing Paradigm®Reference speakers and congratulations!
You are about to experience the stunning difference that these state-of-the-art high-end
speakers will make in your music and home theater system.
Comprehensive R&D, leading-edge design, use of the finest materials and sophisticated
manufacturing and quality control techniques provide vastly superior performance
for each component part and at every stage of design. Paradigm
®
Reference speakers
will provide you with stunning high-end sound and unparalleled listening pleasure
for many years to come.
To achieve all of the exceptional sound that these speakers are capable of providing
requires care in installation and operation. Please take the time to read this manual
and follow all instructions. If you have further questions, contact your Authorized
Paradigm®Reference Dealer or visit the Q&A page in the Tech Support section of
our website at www.paradigm.com.
2
Unpacking Instructions (Pictorial). . 3
Speaker Placement and Connection
(Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your New Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preventing Speaker Damage . . . . . 9
Room Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Speaker Placement . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wall Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speaker Connection . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting Guide. . . . . . . . . 12
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR 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 this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according
to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc.
(manufacturers of Paradigm
®
speakers and Anthem®Electronics) has arranged with our 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 the product only 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 ce produit 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
MD
et des électroniques AnthemMD) 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).
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.
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
(pictorial)
INSTRUCTIONS DE DÉBALLAGE
(figures)
3
4
Fig. 1
Fig. 1a
Fig. 1b
Fig. 2
SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND CONNECTION
(pictorial)
POSITIONNEMENT ET RACCORDEMENT DES ENCEINTES
(figures)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
5
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Hidden cable channel / Conduit de câble caché
Attaching the TV-Top/Shelf Support
Fixation du support pour Télé/Étagère
6
Fig. 7a
Position bracket for horizontal or vertical (see
Inset 2) placement and mark center hole. Press
anchor bolt firmly into drywall and screw in. Follow
with flathead screw
(see ‘WARNING!’ at right)
.
Fig. 7b
Ensure bracket is level, then mark the holes for
anchor bolts.
Fig. 7d
Reposition bracket as shown. Align screw holes in
bracket over anchor bolts. Insert screws.
Fig. 7c
Allow bracket to rotate clockwise, then screw in
anchor bolts.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Please read before installing brackets
Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting brackets to the wall. Mounting hardware shown
is an example only; hardware will vary depending on wall type.
Install in 1/2˝ (13 mm) or 5/8˝ (16 mm) drywall only. Screws must be long enough to go through anchor
bolts and firmly into drywall (see Inset 1).
A clearance of 6-7/8˝ (175 mm) between edge of TV and center of bracket is required in order to slide
speaker onto bracket (see Fig. 7g).
Inset 1
WARNING! Screws must be inserted straight and
fully tightened to ensure correct operation of bolts.
Inset 2
Metal tabs must sit at outer edges
(as shown)
when
brackets are installed vertically.
BRACKET INSTALLATION FOR ON-WALL SPEAKERS
(pictorial)
PARTS INCLUDED PER ON-WALL SPEAKER:
• 1 – Wall-mounting bracket • 1 – Angle bracket with 2 screws • 1 – Hex key
REQUIRED, NOT INCLUDED:
• 5 – Anchor bolts (minimum load rate 25 lb / 11.3 kg) • 5 – Flathead (Countersunk) screws. (TIP: Paint to match Black speaker finish)
(Note position of metal tab)
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Fig. 7e
ADJUST BRACKETS TO:
a) Tilt speakers inward for better imaging;
b) Tilt center speaker up or down to optimize clarity
and intelligibility or;
c) Mount speaker parallel to the wall
(horizontally
or vertically)
, using bracket at the 0° position.
Align screws with desired angle position
(refer to
information at far right)
and screw in.
Fig. 7f
Connect speaker following the information included
on Page 11.
(Vertical Placement)
Using an "in and sideways" motion slide speaker
onto bracket; tighten assembly locking screw.
Fig. 7g (Horizontal Placement)
Using an "in and down" motion slide speaker onto
bracket; tighten assembly locking screw.
Minimum clearance
between edge of TV and
center of bracket is 6-7/8˝ (175 mm)
Minimum 6-7/8˝
(175 mm)
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Fig. 8a
Fig. 8b
Fig. 8c
Break-In
Although Paradigm
®
Reference speakers sound great “out of the carton,”
they will sound even better once they are “broken in.” Allow them to play for
several hours before you begin any critical listening.
High-frequency and midrange drivers use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10° C (50° F). Surround material used in the bass/midrange driver
units is made of a compound that may stiffen in colder temperatures. If your
speakers have been transported or stored in the cold, let them warm to room
temperature before use.
Cleaning
Paradigm
®
Reference speakers have a durable premium finish. To clean, use a
damp soft cloth. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner. Avoid getting any
part of the speaker system wet. Do not place wet objects (drinking glasses,
potted plants, etc.) on top of the speakers—if allowed to soak in, even a
small amount of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure.
Speaker Grilles
Paradigm
®
Reference speakers are meant to be played with their grilles on.
These grilles are designed to eliminate edge diffraction—the sound reflections
that occur at the outer edges of the front of the enclosure which interfere with
the drivers’ primary sound output. The grille frames fit flush to each driver and
have rounded outer edges to ensure that driver output does not encounter
hard reflective edges.
Floorstanding Spikes
Isolation spikes are an option included with Paradigm
®
Reference floorstanding models. We highly recommend installing these spikes as they will
improve the sound of your speakers by isolating them from the floor. The most
convenient time to install spikes is during the unpacking process. Refer to the
“Unpacking Instructions
(pictorial)
” on page 3.
YOUR NEW SPEAKERS
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