IN CANADA: PARADIGM ELECTRONICS INC., 101 HANLAN RD., WOODBRIDGE, ON L4L 3P5 IN THE U.S.: AUDIOSTREAM, MPO BOX 2410, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302
OM-700
REV.02.97
Active
FULLY POWERED
SPEAKER SYSTEMS
PARADIGM REFERENCE
© PARADIGM ELECTRONICS INC.+BAVAN CORPORATION
PRINTED IN CANADA
SET-UP PROCEDURE
NOTE:
The PARADIGM REFERENCE “P” nameplate on the front of your ACTIVE speaker lights
up green whenever the speaker is operational. It will also turn red indicating that you
have reached the maximum loudness capability of the speaker system – in this case
be sure to reduce the volume to avoid damaging your speakers.
1. Proceed only when you have properly completed all hook-up instructions.
2. Turn the Speaker Level Control on the back panel of your ACTIVE speaker to
approximately half volume.
3. The level control on your
Preamp/Processor or source component
now controls the
volume. If full volume cannot be reached, increase the Speaker Level Control on
the ACTIVE speaker until full volume is established. If the “P” logo turns red
reduce volume.
4.
Use the High-Frequency Contour Control to increase (up to +2dB) or decrease (up
to -2dB) high frequency output as may be desired.
High-frequency balance adjustment allows you to compensate for rooms that may reduce
high frequencies because of absoptive furnishings – sofas, curtains, carpets, wallcoverings,
etc., or other rooms which may have more reflective surfaces and thereby tend to increase
high frequencies.
5.
Use the Low-Frequency Contour Control to increase (up to +4dB) or decrease (up to
-4dB) low frequency output as may be desired.
Low-frequency balance adjustment allows you to compensate for speaker placement, and the
acoustics of your listening room. Speakers placed well away from back and side walls will
provide best midrange clarity with good bass balance. In some rooms, however, this may
result in too little bass. If speakers are placed closer to back and side walls, bass will tend to
increase and there could be too much bass.
6. Switch the High-Pass to “In” when
using your PARADIGM REFERENCE ACTIVE
speaker with a subwoofer. This decreases the low bass output of the speaker
thereby increasing it’s maximum playing ceiling, resulting in reduced low
frequency distortion, improved dynamic range and overall clarity at high levels.
WARRANTY
PARADIGM REFERENCE ACTIVE
speakers
described in this manual are warranted to be and
remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of 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.
(Retain this manual for proof of warranty term).
Note: Thermal damage is not covered by warranty.
Limitations:
• Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an A
UTHORIZED
PARADIGM
R
EFERENCE DEALER
only. It is not transferable.
• Warranty applies to product in normal home use.
• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial
applications.
Warranty is Void if:
• The speaker has been abused (intentionally or accidentally).
• The speaker has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment.
• The speaker has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport,
mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions.
• The speaker (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an
unauthorized service facility.
• The serial number has been removed or defaced.
Owner Responsibilities:
• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance.
• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of purchase from your
AUTHORIZED PARADIGM REFERENCE DEALER must be retained for proof of
purchase-date).
• Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility.
Should servicing be required contact your nearest AUTHORIZED PARADIGM REFERENCE
DEALER, PARADIGM ELECTRONICS INC. (in Canada), AUDIOSTREAM, DIVISION OF BAVAN
CORPORATION (in the U.S.) or IMPORT DISTRIBUTOR (outside the U.S. and Canada) to
arrange, bring in or ship, prepaid, any defective unit.
PARADIGM ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to improve the design of any product
without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
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.
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