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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unpacking Instructions Persona 9H . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking Instructions Persona 7F, 5F, 3F and
Persona C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

General Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Break in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preventing Speaker Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Amplifier Distortion — The #1 Culprit! . . . . . . . . 4

More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer . . . . . . . . . 4

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

There is a Limit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Right Amount of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Your Listening Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Center Speaker – Stand Mounting . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching Bumper Pads to Bookshelf/Center
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers . . . . . . 8

Accurate Timbre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Balanced Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Optimal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Placement: Center Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Speaker Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Minimum Gauge Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Standard Connection for All Speakers . . . . . . . . 14

Bi-Wire Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Bi-Amp Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Horizontal Bi-Amplification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Vertical Bi-Amplification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Controls for Persona 9H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Fine Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Anthem Room Correction (ARC™)

(Persona 9H Only)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Basic Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5-Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Summary of Contents for PERSONA 9H

Page 1: ...Owners Manual PERSONATM ...

Page 2: ...through the normal channels p a r a d i g m c o m Paradigm Electronics Inc 205 Annagem Boulevard Mississauga ON Canada L5T 2V1 Paradigm is a registered trademark of Paradigm Electronics Inc Persona ART Active Ridge Technology PPA Perforated Phase Alignment and ARC Anthem Room Correction are trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc Truextent Beryllium is a trademark of Materion Copyright Paradigm Ele...

Page 3: ...oom 5 Center Speaker Stand Mounting 6 Attaching Bumper Pads to Bookshelf Center Speakers 7 Placement Front Left Right Speakers 8 Accurate Timbre 9 Balanced Bass 10 Optimal Imaging 11 Placement Center Speaker 12 Speaker Connection 13 Minimum Gauge Requirements 13 Standard Connection for All Speakers 14 Bi Wire Connection 15 Bi Amp Connection 16 Horizontal Bi Amplification 17 Vertical Bi Amplificati...

Page 4: ...to 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 a...

Page 5: ...ale voltage requirements vary by country Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair Paradigm products are shipped to authorized Paradigm 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 info paradigm com WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELE...

Page 6: ...RSONA 9H IMPORTANT Review These Steps Before Proceeding IMPORTANT When removing the speaker from the carton ensure belt buckles rings or other jewellery do not come into contact with the speaker and scratch the finish 1 4 5 6 2 3 ...

Page 7: ...s rings or other jewellery do not come into contact with the speaker and scratch the finish Attach the two bases before positioning on tabletop If using a Paradigm Stand follow the instructions packed with the stand 1 1 3 3 2 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PERSONA 7F PERSONA 5F AND PERSONA 3F UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PERSONA C ...

Page 8: ...llen Key 9H 7F 5F and 3F Only 4 Rubber Feet 1 Allen Key for rubber feet 9H 7F 5F and 3F Only Persona 9H Persona 7F Persona 5F Persona 3F Persona B Persona SUB Persona C Persona 9H Persona 7F Persona 5F Persona 3F Persona B Persona SUB Persona C PERSONA INTRODUCING ...

Page 9: ...roduce distorted power several times greater than its rated output power This will damage any brand of speaker very quickly Ask your Dealer for amplifier recommendations More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer A 40 watt channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 40 watts If driven to 50 watts this amplifier will deliver distorted power which will damage the speaker A 100 watt channel ampl...

Page 10: ...n their power range rating to prevent damage keep listening levels below the point of excessive woofer cone excursion YOUR LISTENING ROOM Paradigm Persona speakers are designed to provide superior high end sound in a wide variety of domestic settings However it is important to note that listening room construction dimensions and furnishings all play a partinthequalityofsoundyouwill ultimately achi...

Page 11: ...e Paradigm Persona center channel speaker can be mounted to Paradigm s B 18C stand if desired Ask your Paradigm dealer for details Paradigm s B 18C stand is made expressly for the Persona C speaker and provides the perfect height and aesthetics ...

Page 12: ...elf or other flat surface This will isolate your speakers from the solid surface improving overall sound quality NOTE As an alternative you may choose to stand mount your Paradigm Persona B bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands Ask your Paradigm dealer for details IMPORTANT To prevent damage to your speaker s finish place the top side of your speaker on a soft surface rug blanket etc before app...

Page 13: ... designed to allow flexible placement while providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room To ensure the best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement guidelines on the following pages Ideal placement of left and right speakers ...

Page 14: ...lace front speakers so that their high frequency drivers are approximately at ear level as shown below Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands sold separately or bookshelves raises their high frequency drivers to approximately ear level thereby ensuring the best performance possible 8 20 cm 8po 20 cm ...

Page 15: ...ze bass and reduce overall clarity Avoid corner placement Position front speakers 8 in 20 cm or more from the wall behind the speaker and as much as possible from either side wall as shown below This will ensure better bass performance and optimal midrange clarity 8 in 20 cm or more As far away from the wall as possible ...

Page 16: ...e front speakers X For best imaging place speakers from three quarters of that distance up to that same distance from each other 3 4 of X to X as shown To further optimize imaging toe speakers slightly inward so they point toward the listening position with their axes crossing just behind it as shown 8 20 cm 8po 20 cm 3 4 x x ...

Page 17: ...ibility Placing your center channel speaker below or above the TV will ensure the best possible clarity and intelligibility Position the speaker flush with the front of the TV or speaker shelf to minimize unwanted sound reflections Make sure the center channel is approximately the same distance away from the primary listening position as your front speakers Some A V receivers processors can electr...

Page 18: ...r performance than heavy gauge speaker wire you may be interested in trying both before making your final buying decision Connections are done at the signal input section on the rear electronics panel of the speaker Use spade connectors for optimum contact and ease of installation Hand tighten the binding posts and be careful not to over tighten IMPORTANT Turn your amplifier s OFF before connectin...

Page 19: ... externally with jumper bars These speakers can be bi wired or bi amplified to achieve even better performance For standard connection of speakers with two input terminals leave the jumper bars attached and connect using either set of input terminals DO NOT attempt to bi wire or bi amplify speakers unless you have removed the jumper bars ...

Page 20: ...ION cont d Bi Wire Connection Bi wiring can improve clarity and openness with less grain and more solidity to the bass Two speaker cables are required for each speaker that is bi wired REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI WIRING ...

Page 21: ...s not maintained the speaker to speaker balance will be incorrect when vertically bi amped or the speaker system s frequency balance will be incorrect when horizontally bi amped To prevent problems use identical amplifiers brand and model Make sure they are operating in the same non bridged or bridged mode REMOVE JUMPER BARS BEFORE BI AMPING ...

Page 22: ...formance To bi amplify two power amplifiers are required Connection can be either vertical or horizontal Horizontal Bi Amplification Horizontal Bi Amplification shown on previous page dedicates one amplifier to your speakers mid low frequency inputs and another to their high frequency inputs This configuration can maintain better clarity when listening at loud levels if low frequency demands cause...

Page 23: ... level toggle the Ambient LED switch to the middle To completely extinguish illumination toggle the Ambient LED switch to the bottom USB Used for connection between ARC and PC See Page 22 CONTROLS POWER LED AMBIENT LED SWEEP POWER LED AMBIENT LED SWEEP POWER LED AMBIENT LED SWEEP POWER LED AMBIENT LED SWEEP POWER LED AMBIENT LED SWEEP 6 driver 3 1 2 way Hybrid Floorstanding Loudspeaker with Active...

Page 24: ...peakers are turned toward the listening area More toe in will increase image depth and localization less toe in will increase image width Adjust the toe in in small increments listening each time until you achieve the soundstage balance you prefer Toe in is not applicable to the other speakers in your system since their position and sound distribution pattern is fixed Fine tuning for the center ch...

Page 25: ...ed measurement points up to ten positions may be measured beginning with a main measurement position Additional measurement positions are symmetrically spaced a minimum of 2 feet from the first position see diagram This multi measurement process ensures optimal bass performance throughout the listening area Unlike other Room EQ systems ARC applies correction to peaks modes and dips anti modes Corr...

Page 26: ...at the factory to create its unique calibration file Download your microphone s unique calibration file from anthemav com arc Your computer must be running Windows 7 or later If you re using a laptop computer check its power settings and battery meter to ensure that ARC procedures will not be interrupted The ARC acoustic measurement process rejects typical background noise but if loud noise is pre...

Page 27: ...d ear level in line with the high frequency drivers and repeat ARC measurements To adjust the length of the telescoping tube first loosen its clamp by rotating it counterclockwise reposition then rotate clockwise to lock Set the microphone in the first position Don t stand near the microphone while sweep tones are playing otherwise reflections from your body may cause bad measurements Connect the ...

Page 28: ... each other so they are not all the same distance from the wall see Diagram B QUICK MEASURE SPEAKER POSITION HELPER If speaker positioning is flexible you can try using Quick Measure before running ARC Alternatively you can start with a full measurement and then see whether it might be necessary to re position speakers To use Quick Measure Click the Quick Measure icon Click Connect and then select...

Page 29: ... are a z A Z 0 9 and Other characters will not be allowed 4 Once the ARC program is finished you can disconnect your computer You can break down and store the microphone set safely for future use 5 Use the ARC button on the rear of the speaker to toggle between the pre and post ARC correction If the positions of your speakers change or if new furniture or other sound reflective materials are intro...

Page 30: ... amplifier is plugged in and turned on Check power outlet at the wall is working Are headphones plugged in or is the system on Mute Re check all connections Check your balance control Check that all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning One or more speakers may be connected out of phase their polarity is reversed Re check to ensure that each speaker s cable is connected with correct ...

Page 31: ...h 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 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 must be retained for proof of purchase date...

Page 32: ...Paradigm Electronics Inc 205 Annagem Boulevard Mississauga ON Canada L5T 2V1 ...

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