Paradigm PDR-W100 User Manual [fr]

WIRELESS

THE ULTIMATE IN SOUND FOR MUSIC AND HOME THEATER

PDR SUBWOOFER SERIES

OWNERS MANUAL

Includes

model

Thank you for choosing Paradigm PDR subwoofers and congratulations! You are about to hear the difference these high-performance subwoofers 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 superior highend sound for many years.

To achieve all of the exceptional sound they 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, please contact your Authorized Paradigm Dealer or visit the Q&A page on our website at www.paradigm.com.

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

080410

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Instructions . . . 3 Back-Panel: Controls and

Connections (Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . 4

Subwoofer Placement

(Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting Your

Subwoofer (Pictorial) . . . . . . . . . . 6

FCC ID: WU0-WRX1010. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including information that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Pairing Your Wireless Subwoofer with the Transmitter (Pictorial) . . 7

Your New Subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 8

Room Acoustics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Subwoofer Placement . . . . . . . . . 8

Wireless Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Subwoofer Connection . . . . . . . .10

Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to 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 is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry a cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination, to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

16) TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE AC RECEPTACLE.

17) THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE.

BACK PANEL: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

PDR Series

PAIRSTATUS

4 5

STANDBY

Subwoofer Level

Balances the subwoofer output level to your speakers.

Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency with Bypass Option

Controls the subwoofer’s upper-frequency cut-off. This can be set to match the low-frequency roll-off characteristics of your front speakers. For example, if your front speakers play to approximately 80 Hz, you can set the subwoofer cut-off frequency to approximately 80 Hz.

PRODUCT CONSUMES LESS THAN 1 WATT IN STANDBY.

Manufactured Under License. U.S. Patent # 5,075,634 and 5,510,753 Patent Pending

CONTAINS FCC ID: WUO-WRX1010. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

Bypass option allows you to bypass the subwoofer’s built-in cutoff control to let your preamp/processor’s or receiver’s internal bass management system provide the crossover function.

Status LED

(wireless models only)

Indicates connection status between wireless subwoofer and transmitter (e.g. Not Paired, Searching for Connection, Paired). For additional information see text section ‘Pairing Your Wireless Subwoofer with the Transmitter.’

BACK PANEL: CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

(continued)

Pair

(wireless models only)

This feature initiates wireless pairing between your wireless subwoofer and the transmitter.

Phase Alignment Switch (0 or 180°)

The sound from your subwoofer may arrive at the listening position out of phase with the front speakers. This switch synchronizes the subwoofer and the front speakers through their frequency overlap region.

When the toggle switch is in the ‘On’ position, your subwoofer remains continuously on.

Auto

This mode eliminates the need to repeatedly switch your subwoofer on and off — it will turn on when it receives an input signal. If no signal is sensed for a period of time, it will automatically switch to standby.

Standby

In this mode your subwoofer remains on standby. This uses very little power — the wired subwoofer uses less than 0.5 watts and the wireless model less than 1 watt.

Line-Level Input

Allows connection from the Sub/LFE Output of an A/V receiver, processor or other suitable low-level source.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

STANDBY

Sub Out

Right In

Sub/Left In

DC In +5v

+ – +

–

Speakers

STANDBY

+ – +

–

Speakers

Right In

Sub/Left In

Sub Out

DC In +5v

WIRELESS

(Additional details in text section Subwoofer Placement)

Fig. 1a

Fig. 1b Fig. 2

CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER

WIRED CONNECTION

Subwoofer Subwoofer

Preamp / Receiver

Fig. 3

CONNECTION

(Additional details in text section Connecting Your Subwoofer)

Preamp / Receiver

Power Amplifier

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Wireless Transmitter

Preamp / Receiver

Preamplifier

Wireless Transmitter

Power Amplifier

Fig. 6

PDR Series

CONTAINS FCC ID: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.

STANDBY

PAIRSTATUS

PRODUCT CONSUMES LESS THAN 1 WATT IN STANDBY.

Manufactured Under License. U.S. Patent # 5,075,634 and 5,510,753 Patent Pending

STANDBY

STATUS

Right In

Sub/Left In

DC In +5v

‘PAIRING’ YOUR WIRELESS SUBWOOFER WITH THE TRANSMITTER

is subject to the following two condition and (2) This device must accept any i cause undesired operation. Changes o responsible for compliance could void t

Press Here to Pair

PDR Series

STANDBY

PAIRSTATUS

PRODUCT CONSUMES LESS THAN 1 WATT IN STANDBY.

Manufactured Under License. U.S. Patent # 5,075,634 and 5,510,753 Patent Pending

PAIR

(Additional details in text section Pairing Your Wireless Subwoofer with the Transmitter)

IMPORTANT! Transmitter and subwoofer must be no more than 50’ (15 m) apart in the room

Back Panel of Subwoofer

Transmitter front-Panel LED

Step 1

Step 3

Bottom of Transmitter

Step 2

Step 4

What do the blinking LEDs mean on Subwoofer and Transmitter?

Slow Blink = Not paired Fast Blink = Searching for connection Solid Glow = Paired (connection established between transmitter and subwoofer)

YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER

Break-In

Although your Paradigm subwoofer will sound great ‘out of the carton’ it will sound even better when broken in. Allow it to operate for several hours before you listen critically.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the back panel of your subwoofer is the typical AC power the unit will consume when producing its

ROOM ACOUSTICS

You are about to experience the powerful and extremely accurate deep bass performance of Paradigm subwoofers. They offer incredible output with low distortion, exceptional extension and superb definition. It is important to note, however, that just as the amount of soft furnishings has a decided impact on mid and high frequencies, those frequencies below 150 Hz are dramatically affected by the room itself—its size, shape, as well as the physical boundaries of the room. The extra care you take in correctly positioning your subwoofer(s) will result in greater listening enjoyment. Keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding on best subwoofer placement:

Cleaning

Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your subwoofer. Clean it with a damp soft cloth, but do not get it wet. Do not place wet objects, such as drinking glasses or potted plants, on top of it. If allowed to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently damage the enclosure.

maximum power output. However, the actual wattage consumption will vary with the bass content of the program material.

• Concrete floors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred.

• Rooms where height, width and length are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with subwoofer placement to minimize acoustic problems.

SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT

To avoid personal injury, install subwoofer in a location where any rear amplifier parts such as panels and/or heatsinks, etc. cannot be accidentally touched.

Bass is less and less directional as it goes down in frequency. For best sonic integration, locating your subwoofer between your front speakers or beside one of them and close to the back wall will usually provide the best bass performance. If this location is not possible your subwoofer may be placed anywhere in the room without affecting the stereo image of your front speakers or the soundstage of your multichannel speaker system.

Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b highlight how bass output is generally affected by room placement. When seated in a typical listening area of your room, placing the subwoofer inside the ‘shaded’ areas will typically result in bass performance as follows:

THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO SUBWOOFERS

Although a single Paradigm subwoofer provides exceptional performance and substantial output, the quality (and quantity) of bass can be further

improved with the use of two subwoofers (Fig. 2) randomize the standing waves within your listening room so that bass will be distributed in a more uniform manner. Two subwoofers also provide even lower distortion, especially at high output levels.

This allows you to

Fig. 1a: Corner placement provides the most bass, but sometimes at the

expense of accuracy.

Fig. 1b

Controls are provided to align your subwoofer’s output with that of the other speakers in your system, see later section on ‘Fine Tuning.’

A subwoofer placed near a wall usually provides a good balance of quantity and accuracy.

Wireless Subwoofers

Keep in mind that when using two wireless PDR-W100 subwoofers, one wireless transmitter is required per subwoofer.

(See Dealer for connection instructions using multiple subwoofers.)

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