9
SPEAKER CONNECTION
Turn all amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your speaker.
This will avoid damage which could result from accidental
shorting of speaker cables.
Your speaker is equipped with binding posts that can be used with pin or spade
connectors as well as with bare wire. Using high-quality speaker cable
(see
Dealer), connect one section at a time to your amplifier.
NOTE:
To accommodate rotation of speaker, binding posts are not labelled
for Left / Center / Right connection. Refer to Figs. 5a and 5b, then connect
using the following information:
Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the
black (–) to the black (–). Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but don’t over-
tighten them.
The following chart identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various
cable lengths:
LENGTH
DIAMETER
GAUGE
Under 4.5 m (15 ft)
1.3 mm (0.05 in)
16 awg
Under 9 m (30 ft)
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
14 awg
Over 9 m (30 ft)
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
12 awg
MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS
Once you have your speaker positioned in the room and have set speaker
distances and calibrated speaker levels through your Audio/Video Processor
or A/V Receiver, it’s time for a little fine tuning. Since your Paradigm
®
Reference
Millenia
™
Trio speaker will provide exceptional performance in a variety of room
settings, fine tuning is simply a matter of making volume level adjustments
that may be required for a particular multi-channel music or movie program.
If necessary, adjust your Audio/Video Processor’s or A/V Receiver’s volume
levels to ensure there is a cohesive overall soundstage.
To fine tune your surround/rear speakers or the subwoofer, refer to the Owners
Manual included with those speakers.
FINE TUNING
SOLUTION
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Sound from One or
More Speakers
No Sound
Lack of Bass or
Dislocated Image
Make sure receiver, preamp or 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 or VC-150 Volume Control (if using).
Check that all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning.
Swap a non-working speaker with one that works to determine if the problem is with the speaker or something else (i.e. wiring, amplifier).
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 polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-).
