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,
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. Maintain a minimum of 20-30cm distance
around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation;
16. The ventilation should not be impeded by
covering the ventilation openings with items,
such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.;
17. No naked flame sources, such as candles,
should be placed on the apparatus;
18. The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
EU COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Hereby, SVI Holdings (US) Inc.’s declares that
this Defiance Suwoofer is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions
of the following EU Compliance Directive Information.
• Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive
2014/35/EU;
• European Union EMC Directive 2014/30/EU;
• European Union Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
2014/53/EU.
• European Union Eco-Design Directive 2009/125/EC;
• European Union WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU;
• European Union Restriction of Hazardous Sub
stances Recast (RoHS2) Directive 2011/65/EU;
• European Union Registration, Evaluation, Autho
rization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)
Directive 2006/121/EC;
• You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of
Conformity by contacting your dealer, distributor,
or SVI Holdings (US) Inc.’s worldwide headquarters. Contact information can be found here:
www.paradigm.com.
INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) COMPLIANCE NOTICE
This device complies with Industry Canada licenceexempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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MAN0159 REV0 060818
Contains FCC ID: NKR-SWA12 and IC:
4441A-SWA12
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.
Per FCC regulation 47 CFR 15.21: Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
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. 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 contact the dealer from
whom you purchased this product, email support@
paradigm.com or visit the distributor locator at
www.paradigm.com.
Please note, only this product itself falls under the
WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and
other related shipping materials we encourage you
to recycle these items through the normal channels.
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 appliance.
The lightning bolt 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.
WARNING! Do not use your subwoofer outside
of the country of original sale — voltage
requirements vary by country. Improper voltage
can cause damage that will be potentially
expensive to repair. The subwoofer is shipped to
Paradigm authorized distributors with the correct
power supply for use in the country of intended
sale. A list of authorized distributors can be
accessed at www.paradigm.com or by emailing
support@paradigm.com.
Thank you!
Thank you for choosing a Paradigm® Defiance Subwoofer. You are
about to hear the difference that Paradigm subwoofers make in your
home theater system! They are the product of countless hours of
comprehensive research and development and will reward you with
truly 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.
PARADIGM ELECTRONICS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR FEATURES
WITHOUT NOTICE AS DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED.
• Hazardous voltages exist inside—do not
remove cover.
• Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this module to moisture.
• Turn amplifier off and unplug subwoofer should
any abnormal conditions occur.
• The power cord should not be installed,
removed, or left detached from the speaker
while the other end is connected to an AC
power source.
• The main power switch near the AC inlet shall
remain readily operable.
• Use only with a grounded electrical outlet.
• No candles or other sources of open flame
should be placed on the speaker.
• No liquids either in glasses or vases should be
placed on speaker.
• Speaker should not be exposed to dripping or
splashing liquids.
• The terminals marked with the lightning bolt
symbol should be connected by an instructed
person or by way of ready made terminals.
• The power cord should remain readily operable
should any abnormal conditions occur.
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We know you are eager to hear your new Paradigm subwoofer, so this
section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once you have your
subwoofer operational, please take the time to read, in depth, the rest
of the information in the enclosed manual. It will give you perspective on
how to attain the greatest possible performance from this most exciting
subwoofer system.
If you should experience any difficulties in the setup or operation of your
Paradigm subwoofer, please refer to the Room Acoustics, Placement
or Operation sections of the enclosed owner’s manual. Should you
encounter a persistent problem that cannot be resolved, please
contact your authorized Paradigm dealer. They will provide you with the
appropriate technical analysis to alleviate the situation.
Unpacking
Remove your new subwoofer from its packaging. Please retain the
original packaging materials for future use — replacement packaging
may be expensive.
Placement
You may choose to begin by placing the subwoofer in a corner near the
front of the room. If placed in a corner, align the subwoofer diagonally
so both woofers are equidistant from the adjacent wall. Before deciding
on a permanent corner placement, experiment with other positions.
Locations away from corners often prove more effective in providing
ideal low-frequency performance and blend with the main speakers.
Please see the Placement section for details.
Signal Connection
Use the best cables you can. High quality cables, available from your
specialty dealer, are recommended and will give you superior performance.
Attach your receiver/preamplifier outputs to the signal input connectors
located on the subwoofer’s rear panel. Please see the Controls and
Connections section for details. If you plan to connect your subwoofer
using Speaker Level (high level) inputs, refer to the Speaker Level Inputs
section for details.
Power Connection (AC) (see warning)
Make sure the level knob is set at 0. Plug the subwoofer into a wall outlet.
Review the AC Power Connection section of this manual for details.
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SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTALLATION IN BRIEF
Setting the Controls (Using LFE Input):
• Power Mode: Set the switch to ‘Auto’, ‘On’ or ‘Trigger’, depending
on your application.
• Download the Paradigm Subwoofer Control app (from the Google
Play Store or the Apple App Store).
• Using the app, adjust the following settings:
– Volume (level): Set at -14dB or twelve o’clock (straight up).
– Phase: Start with 0°.
– Low Pass Filter: Set to Bypass
• Use your processor/receiver’s bass management system to adjust
subwoofer integration.
Line Level Input (Left/Right):
• Power Mode: Set the switch to ‘Auto’, ‘On’ or ‘Trigger’, depending
on your application.
• Download the Paradigm Sub Control app (from the Google Play
Store or the Apple App Store).
• Using the app, adjust the following settings:
(cont’d)
– Volume (level): Set at -14dB or twelve o’clock (straight up).
– Phase: Start with 0°.
– Low Pass Filter: Set lower than the low-end frequency response
of your main speakers. If you are uncertain of your main speaker
low-frequency response, start with 80Hz.
Speaker Level Inputs (Left/Right):
• Power Mode: Set the switch to ‘Auto’, ‘On’ or ‘Trigger’ depending
on your application.
• Download the Paradigm Sub Control app (from the Google Play
Store or the Apple App Store).
• Using the app, adjust the following settings:
– Volume (level): Set at -14dB or twelve o’clock (straight up).
– Phase: Start with 0°.
– Use the Low Pass Filter and set to 80Hz.
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YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER
Break In
Although Paradigm® Defiance subwoofers 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.
NOTE: If your subwoofer has been transported or stored in the cold, let
it warm to room temperature before use.
Cleaning
Paradigm Defiance Subwoofers 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 subwoofer system wet. Do not place wet
objects (drinking glasses, potted plants, etc.) on top of the subwoofer—
if allowed to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently
damage the subwoofer enclosure.
Power Requirements
The ‘Watts’ (W) rating indicated on the rear panel is the maximum AC power
your subwoofer will draw when producing its maximum power output.
However, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the
program material — more if there is a lot of deep bass, less when there is not
as much bass. Although generally not required for typical music and movie
program material, if the bass content of your program material is very loud
and more continuous in nature, we recommend connecting subwoofers
with higher wattage ratings (i.e. 1500 W) to dedicated AC circuits.
Room Acoustics
You are about to experience the astonishing bass performance of a stateof-the-art Paradigm Defiance subwoofer. These subwoofers incorporate
highly advanced patented technology and set all new standards for deep
bass extension, ultra-low distortion and sound power output and provide
unprecedented bass articulation and slam. It is important to note that just
as the amount of soft furnishings has a decided impact on mid and high
frequencies, those below 150Hz are dramatically affected by the room itself
— its size, shape, as well as by physical boundaries throughout the room.
Experimenting with subwoofer placement and control adjustments is the
best way to achieve optimal bass performance in any room. Keep in mind
the following guideline when deciding on best subwoofer placement:
• 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.
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SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with
this section, be sure to read and follow all safety
precaution notices at the beginning of this manual.
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 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:
Fig. 1a: Corner placement provides the most bass, but sometimes at the
expense of accuracy.
Fig. 1b: A subwoofer placed near a wall usually provides a good balance
of quantity and accuracy.
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THE ADVANTAGE OF USING
TWO SUBWOOFERS
Fig. 2: When using two subwoofers, placing one in the front of the room
and the other in the rear of the room usually provides the best bass
performance and sonic integration. Consult the “Fine Tuning” section of
this Owners Manual for more information on adjusting phase settings.
If those locations are not possible, or if you want to experiment with
placement options using two subwoofers, the following procedure
will be a helpful guide to achieving better bass performance. Refer to
“Subwoofer Connection” (below) then proceed as follows:
1. Temporarily turn all speakers off (either by turning your amplifier off or
disconnecting them).
2. Connect and place one subwoofer in the central area of your listening
room. Follow directions for connection, as outlined in the following
section.
3. At a moderately loud level, play music or a video soundtrack with
extended bass that is repetitive or continuous.
4. Walk around your room and note where the bass sounds louder and
where it sounds quieter.
5. Place the first subwoofer within a louder bass area of your room; then
place the second subwoofer within a quieter bass area of your room.
6. Connect both subwoofers and switch all speakers back on; and
switch the amplifier on, or reconnect it.
7. Follow the “Fine Tuning” instructions to optimize your system’s
overall bass performance.
See your Dealer for connection instructions using two subwoofers.
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THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO
SUBWOOFERS IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM
(cont’d)
NOTE: The preceding is only a guideline. You may want to use a
bass test disc and SPL meter to more accurately determine the
bass characteristics of your listening room (see your Dealer for more
information).
Remember that room acoustics vary, which means that it may take
some experimenting with subwoofer placement to achieve the best
subwoofer performance.
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CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER
Subwoofer
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding
with this section, be sure to read and follow
all safety precaution notices and warnings at
the beginning of this manual.
Turn all components OFF before
connecting the subwoofer.
NOTE: Speakers set to “Large” on your receiver/
preamplifier will still be reproducing bass frequencies—be
careful not to overdrive them!
We recommend the use of high-quality cables and connectors.
(See your Dealer for more information).
WIRED CONNECTION
Line Level Input (LFE) — Recommended
Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output — for use with a receiver /
preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/ LFE-Out jack.
Using a RCA to RCA interconnect cable (not included) connect the
subwoofer as shown.
Subwoofer
Receiver / Preamplifier
L
R
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CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER
(cont’d)
Line Level Inputs (Left/Right)
Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass Output
from Sub — for use with a receiver/preamplifier with Pre-Out/FrontOut and Main-In jacks.
Using a RCA to RCA interconnect cables and ‘Y’ splitters (not included)
connect the subwoofer as shown.
Subwoofer
Receiver /
Preamplifier
L
R
L
Power Amplifier
L
R
L
LR
+– +
–
Speakers
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Subwoofer
SpeakerLevelInput
SpeakerTeminals
Receiver / Preamplifier
Right
RL
Left
Left SpeakerRight Speaker
Banana Plugs
are required for
Speaker Level Inputs
Speaker Level Inputs (Left/Right)
Speaker-Level Input — for use with a receiver/preamplifier that has no
Sub-Out/LFE-Out or Pre-Out/Front-Out facilities.
Using high-quality speaker cables, connect your subwoofer as shown in
either of the following connection options.
Receiver / Preamplifier
Speaker
Teminals
Speaker
Level
Input
Right
Left SpeakerRight Speaker
Option 1
Receiver / Preamplifier
Speaker
Teminals
Speaker
Level
Input
Right
Subwoofer
RL
Left
RL
Banana Plugs
are required for
Banana Plugs
Speaker Level Inputs
are required for
Speaker Level Inputs
Banana Plugs
are required for
Speaker Level Inputs
Option 2
Left SpeakerRight Speaker
Subwoofer
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CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER
(cont’d)
Receiver / Preamplifier
Option 3
Speaker
Teminals
Speaker
Level
Input
Left SpeakerRight Speaker
Right
Subwoofer
L
R
Banana Plugs
are required for
Speaker Level Inputs
Left
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SubwooferSubwoofer
Receiver / Preamplifier
Wireless Transmitter
Sub Out
L
R
CONNECTING THE DEFIANCE WT
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
(Sold Separately)
Before connecting a Defiance WT wireless
transmitter to the receiver/preamplifier, ensure
you have “paired” the subwoofer and transmitter.
Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output — for use with a receiver/
preamplifier that has a Sub-Out/LFE-Out jack.
Using a RCA to RCA interconnect cable (not included) connect the
Wireless Transmitter as shown.
Wireless Transmitter
Receiver / Preamplifier
L
R
L
Sub Out
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Power Amplifier
Receiver / Preamplifier
L
+–+
LR
–
L
R
L
L
R
Speakers
CONNECTING THE DEFIANCE WT
WIRELESS TRANSMITTER
(Sold Separately)
(cont’d)
Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out Without High-Pass
Output from Subwoofer — For use with a receiver/preamplifier.
Using RCA to RCA interconnect cables and ‘Y’ splitters (not included)
connect the wireless transmitter as shown.
Receiver /
Preamplifier
L
R
Wireless Transmitter
L
Power Amplifier
L
R
L
LR
+– +
–
Speakers
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‘PAIRING’ THE DEFIANCE WT
WIRELESS SYSTEM
(Sold Separately):
WIRELESS OPERATION
If you are not using the wireless option on your
subwoofer, skip this section.
Subwoofer placement plays a major role in optimizing bass performance.
However, placement can impose the inconvenience, not to mention
the unsightliness, of running long lengths of cable through walls, along
baseboards and under floors and carpets. Going wireless means you
no longer have to worry about placement while cable clutter becomes a
thing of the past. Actual system setup time is often drastically reduced
with the wireless option.
TRANSMITTER OPERATION
In a typical listening room your new wireless transmitter has a maximum
range of 50’ (15 m). Obstructions such as walls, large pieces of
furniture, room dividers, etc., may reduce the wireless transmitter’s
range. Do not place the subwoofer and wireless transmitter farther
apart than the recommended range. We do not recommend installing
your wireless transmitter in another room. The wireless transmitter’s
compact dimensions allow it to fit neatly into a standard audio/video
rack. Your wireless transmitter features a 2.4 GHz uncompressed digital
self sensing design that will automatically adjust for the best wireless
connection while monitoring the integrity of the data stream.
An RCA audio cable is required (not included) to connect the wireless
transmitter to your receiver/preamplifier — see your dealer for cable
recommendations. One wireless transmitter is required for each wireless
subwoofer in operation.
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‘PAIRING’ THE DEFIANCE WT
WIRELESS SYSTEM
(Sold Separately):
(cont’d)
WARNING! To prevent signal dropouts or
interference, keep the Wireless Transmitter well out
of range of a microwave oven, mobile telephone or
Bluetooth device operating on the same frequency.
IMPORTANT! The Wireless Transmitter and
subwoofer must be no more than 50’ (15 m)
apart in the room.
The Defiance WT Wireless System is shipped already paired. To re-sync
the wireless system:
1. Verify the subwoofer is powered on and that the subwoofer’s status
light is red or white.
2. If the Wireless Transmitter’s power cord is plugged in, unplug it for
10 seconds.
3. Plug in the Wireless Transmitter’s power cord.
4. Plug the Wireless Receiver into the “Wireless Module Connection”
input on the back of the subwoofer (see diagram below).
5. Wait until the status lights begin flashing on both the Wireless
Receiver and Wireless Transmitter.
6. Push the Wireless Receiver’s sync button for 5 seconds.
7. Push and hold the Wireless Transmitter’s sync button until the
Wireless Receiver’s status light turns solid.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS:
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1. Setting Control
The SETTING CONTROL switch adjusts how the volume/level of the
subwoofer will be controlled — App or Local.
App: With the switch set to “App”, all control functions are controlled via
the subwoofer control app.
Local: With the switch set to “Local”, the Level (volume) knob control
is active.
2. Level
The Level adjusts the subwoofers output level to match that of your
speakers.
NOTE: Level knob is only active when the Setting Control is set to Local.
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CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS
3. ARC Input
The ARC USB connection is used to connect the subwoofer to PC/
Laptop when running Anthem Room Correction (ARC).
NOTE: Not required when running ARC via Bluetooth.
4. Status Indicator
The subwoofers is equipped with a multi-colored LED, (located on the
rear) which indicates the current status of the subwoofer
• No illumination — Subwoofer is not on.
• White — Subwoofer is on
• Red — Subwoofer is in ‘Standby mode’
• Flashing — Subwoofer has detected an error code.
5. Power Mode
The Power Mode switch allows you to control how the subwoofer turns
On & Off.
• Auto — When set to “Auto”, the subwoofer will turn on when an
audio signal is detected.
(cont’d)
NOTE: After several minutes of inactivity the subwoofer will enter
Standby Mode.
NOTE: If the subwoofer enters Standby Mode during quiet or
low level audio playback, this is likely due to a low audio output
signal from the audio system. Increasing the system volume should
resume normal subwoofer playback. Increasing the subwoofer
output level on the receiver/preamplifier and decreasing the level on
the subwoofer will solve this issue in the future for similar listening levels.
• On — When set to “On”, the subwoofer will always be on.
• Trigger — When set to Trigger, the subwoofer will power on once a
12V signal is received from the 3.5mm trigger connection.
6. Trigger In
The 3.5mm trigger input (stereo or mono) allows for a dedicated power
on signal from the receiver/preamplifier.
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7. Line Level Input (Left/Right)
The Line Level Input can be used as a subwoofer connection to the
Main-Out or Pre-Out on a receiver/preamplifier.
NOTE: The setting of the Low Pass Filter control is applied to the signal
received through these inputs.
8. Line Level Input (LFE)
The Line Level LFE Input can be used as a subwoofer connection to to
the LFE Out/Sub-Out on a receiver/preamplifier.
NOTE: The Low Pass Filter should be set to Bypass. LFE signals are
controlled from your receiver/preamplifier. By default, the Low Pass Filter
is set to Bypass.
9. Balanced XLR (LFE) (X15 only)
The Balanced XLR LFE Input can be used as a subwoofer connection to
the LFE Out/Sub-Out on a receiver/preamplifier.
10. Speaker Level Inputs (Left/Right)
The Speaker Level Inputs allows standard speaker cable be used for
the subwoofer connection. To use these connections the speaker cable
should be terminated using banana style plugs.
NOTE: The setting of the Low Pass Filter control is applied to the signal
received through these inputs.
The Defiance WT Wireless Module allows for wireless subwoofer integration.
NOTE: The Wireless Module must be paired with its matching transmitter
– See the Paradigm Defiance WT Manual.
12. AC Power Connection
WARNING! The power cord should not be
installed, removed, or left detached from the
subwoofer while the other end is connected to
an AC power source.
The IEC power cord should be firmly inserted into the AC power
receptacle on the rear panel of the subwoofer. Then to any convenient
AC wall outlet.
NOTE: The sub also integrates a signal sensing power supply that
automatically switches off after sensing no music signal for several
minutes (this will only occur when the power switch is set to ‘Auto’).
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