Paradigm PT-2 User Manual

injury from tip-over.
moving the cart/ apparatus combination, to avoid
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
specified by the manufacturer or sold with the

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

UNIT MAY BECOME HOT. ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE

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

the apparatus.
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE,

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

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION:

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

WARNING:

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

READILY OPERABLE.

17) THE MAINS PLUG OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD SHALL REMAIN

AC RECEPTACLE.
MAINS, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD PLUG FROM THE

16) TO COMPLETELY DISCONNECT THIS APPARATUS FROM THE AC

VASES, ARE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS

15) DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

long periods of time.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

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

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

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

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

manufacturer’s instructions.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

6) Clean only with dry a cloth.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

4) Follow all instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

2) Keep these instructions.

1) Read these instructions.

literature accompanying the product.
maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the
the presence of important operating and
triangle is intended to alert the user to
The exclamation point within an equilateral

of electric shock to persons.
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may

DO NOT OPEN

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

user to the presence of uninsulated “Dangerous
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the

WARNING

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within

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

before proceeding!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this section carefully
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

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

Paradigm Electronics Inc.

In the U.S.: MPO Box 2410, Niagara Falls, NY 14302
In Canada/International: 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5T 2V1

Designed and engineered in North America. Made in China.

WARRANTY

Paradigm®PT-2 is warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or
material defects for a period of three (3) years from the date of the original retail
purchase. Within this specified period, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts
for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge.

Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.

Limitations:

• Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an Authorized
Paradigm®Dealer only. It is not transferable;

• Warranty applies to product in normal home use only. If the product is
subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void;

• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial
applications.

Warranty is Void if:

• The product has been abused (intentionally or accidentally);

• The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment;

• The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in
transport, mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions;

• The product (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an
unauthorized service facility;

• The serial number has been removed or defaced.

What You Are Responsible For:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance;

• Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility;

• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of purchase from
your Authorized Paradigm®Dealer).

Should servicing be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm
Reference Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc., or Import Distributor (outside the
U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid any defective unit. Visit our
website at www.paradigm.com for more information.

Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product
without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously man ufactured.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of
merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or
enlarged by anyone. In no event shall Paradigm Electronics Inc., their agents, or
representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Retain this manual and your sales receipt for proof of warranty term and proof
of purchase.

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In a typical listening room the PT-2 transmitter has a

aximum range of 50’ (15 m). Obstructions such as walls,

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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-2 is a 2.4 GHz

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data stream. An RCA audio cable is required (not included) to
connect it to your A/V receiver or preamplifier (see dealer).

One PT-2 transmitter can be used with up to four wireless
Paradigm subwoofers. See dealer for full details on connecting
multiple subwoofers.

Zone 2 Operation

Your PT-2 transmitter will work with a subwoofer(s) in a second
zone (i.e. another area of your home).

TIP! To minimize the chance of signal dropouts or signal
interference, keep the PT-2 transmitter out of range of a
microwave oven, mobile telephone or a Bluetooth device
operating on the same frequency.

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The latency switch adjusts the delay between the PT-2’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, pops, ticks), you can improve the connection by
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IMPORTANT! Paradigm recommends using
speaker-level OR line-level connections. DO

NOT USE BOTH CONNECTIONS AT THE
SAME TIME.

Your PT-2 transmitter is designed to work
with Paradigm brand subwoofers only.

LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION (WITH SUB-OUT/LFE):
VOLUME CONTROLLED BY RECEIVER

Receiver with bass management.

Receiver

LED STATUS

Off: No power.
Fast blinking: Set-up mode.
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.

LINE-LEVEL CONNECTION (NO SUB-OUT/LFE):
VOLUME CONTROLLED BY RECEIVER

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SPEAKER-LEVEL CONNECTION:
VOLUME CONTROLLED EXTERNALLY (ZONE 2)

Receiver without line-level connection.

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Zone 2 volume level of full-range speakers and subwoofer may be controlled
by the Paradigm VC-150 Volume Control
speaker wire from the Paradigm VC-150 Volume Control back to the
Paradigm PT-2 transmitter.

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

Wireless

Subwoofer

(sold separately)

. Requires running

Wireless

Subwoofer

Wireless

Subwoofer

Paradigm VC-150

Volume Control

Wireless

Subwoofer

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

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.

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