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Owner’s  

Manual

Summary of Contents for DCS-208FR3

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Page 2: ... For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc manufacturers of Paradigm speakers and Anthem Electronics has arranged with its 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 www paradigm com Please note that only the product falls und...

Page 3: ...nt your subwoofer grille you must do so before installing it See the section on Color Match Painting for full details TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBWOOFER ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST 1 subwoofer 1 subwoofer grille 1 mounting template Subwoofer Assembly Parts List 2 Your New Subwoofer 2 The Listening Room 3 Guidelines for Deciding on Subwoofer Placement 3 Subwoofer Placement 3 Color Match Painting 5 In Wall Cavity ...

Page 4: ...t contain ductwork DO NOT locate subwoofers close to wall mounted fixtures that may vibrate remem ber to check the other side of the wall too If installing in a wall with metal studs make sure studs are securely fastened so that they do not vibrate or rattle Some acoustic bleed through into the adjacent room is unavoidable See section on In Wall Cavity Preparation for suggestions to reduce bleed t...

Page 5: ... area of your room placing the subwoofers in the various positions will typically result in bass performance as follows Fig 1a Corner placement close to the floor provides the best balance of output and accuracy Fig 1b Placement anywhere along the walls close to the floor but outside the shaded area will provide slightly reduced output though still acceptable accuracy If desired for further optimi...

Page 6: ...aker COLOR MATCH PAINTING IN WALL CAVITY PREPARATION STIFFENING AND STRENGTHENING THE CAVITY Although Paradigm in wall mounting systems are the most rigid on the market when installing your subwoofer directly into a wall to help avoid bass vibrations and minimize acoustic bleed through we recommend the following Additional Bracing Additional cross bracing will further stiffen the cavity We suggest...

Page 7: ...ifiers Owner s Manual for it s specific capabilities and wiring instructions WIRING CONNECTIONS 1 Place the mounting template onto the wall Use a level to make sure it s straight Fig 2a 2 Trace along the mounting template cut out Fig 2b 3 Cut a hole as indicated Fig 2c Fig 2a Fig 2b Fig 2c ...

Page 8: ... Such damage is NOT covered under warranty 1 Remove the magnetically attached baffle from the subwoofer assembly Fig 4a 2 Set your Power Drill to the Low setting 3 Gently position the assembly into the wall cavity Fig 4b 4 Supporting the assembly with one hand tighten each screw Fig 4c Stop tightening when you sense resistance 5 Gently press the baffle onto the front face of the speaker Fig 4d The...

Page 9: ...8 6 Gently press the grille onto the front face of the speaker Fig 4e The magnets will ensure correct attachment Fig 4e ...

Page 10: ...he 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 Should servicing be required contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm Dealer Paradigm Electro...

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