Paradigm PT-1 User Manual

Wireless Range

or 15 Meters

50’

Transmitter
Wireless

REV. 040413

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Designed and engineered in North America. Made in China.

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

features without notice as design improvements are incorporated.
Paradigm Electronics reserves the right to change specifications and/or

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for proof of purchase. For complete warranty information visit our website at
purchase by the original end-user/purchaser. Maintain your original sales receipt
under normal use and operation for a period of three (3) years from the date of
Paradigm warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
Read this section carefully before proceeding!

WARNING: To reduce the risk

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, AND OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THIS APPARATUS.

CAUTION:

WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE. REFER
REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO ALLOW FOR COOLING. DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE, OR IN SPACES
THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO

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.

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE

UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION

of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user-service­able parts inside. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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

13) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply 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.

14) 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.

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

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

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LR

LATENCY (ms)

15 20 25

SYNC

INPUT: 7. 5V

250mA

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Paradigm

Wireless

Subwoofer

ABOUT YOUR PT-1 TRANSMITTER

A

A

B

B

C

C

In a typical listening room the PT-1 transmitter has a maximum range
of 50’ (15 m). Obstructions such as walls, large pieces of furniture,
room dividers, etc., may reduce this range. Do not place subwoofer(s)
and transmitter farther apart than the recommended range. The PT-1
is a 2.4 GHz digital design that automatically adjusts for best wireless
connection while constantly monitoring the integrity of the data
stream. An RCA audio cable is required (not included) to connect it to
your A/V receiver or preamplifier (see dealer).

One PT-1 transmitter can be used with up to four wireless Paradigm
subwoofers. See dealer for details on connecting multiple subwoofers.

WIRELESS SYNC INSTRUCTIONS (cont’d)

All subwoofers must be unplugged from outlets.

1. Plug in PT-1 wireless transmitter.

2. Press and hold sync button on rear panel of PT-1 for 3 seconds.
The LED will blink quickly.

3. Within 60 secs of pressing the sync button all subwoofers must
be plugged in. Once all subwoofers are synched, the LED will
remain ‘on’.

WIRELESS SYNC INSTRUCTIONS

SUB-IN

LATENCY (ms)

15 20 25

WIRE CONNECTION

Receiver

Sub-Out

L

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R

+

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SUB-IN

LATENCY (ms)

15 20 25

+

- -

SYNC

INPUT: 7. 5V

+

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250mA

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TIPS!

Once all subwoofers have been synched, if necessary they can be
unplugged and moved without resynching again.

To minimize the chance of signal dropouts or signal interference,
keep the PT-1 transmitter out of range of a microwave oven, mobile
telephone or a Bluetooth device operating on the same frequency

LATENCY SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS

The latency switch adjusts the delay between the PT-1’s audio
signal input and the subwoofer receiver’s RF output, optimizing
integrity of the wireless transmission. Start with the switch in the
15ms position. If you experience sound quality issues (i.e drop-outs,

SYNC

INPUT: 7. 5V

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250mA

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pops, ticks), you can improve the connection by moving the switch
to 20ms or 25ms to increase latency.

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,

Paradigm

Wireless

Subwoofer

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.

This device contains FCC ID: YZY-HT205 and IC ID: 9261A-

LED STATUS

Off: No power.

Fast blinking: Set-up mode.

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

HT205. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

Dim: Unit in standby mode, no transmission.

Slow blinking, ‘off’ to bright: Waking from standby mode

and synching.

Slow blinking, dim to bright: At least one subwoofer is synched.

Permanently On: All subwoofers synched and receiving signal.

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