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OM-700
REV.02.97
Active
F U L L Y
P O W E R E D
S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S
P A R A D I G M R E F E R E N C E
© PARADIGM ELECTRONICS INC.+BAVAN CORPORATION
PRINTED IN CANADA
SET-UP PROCEDURE
N
OTE
:
The P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
“P” nameplate on the front of your A
CTIVE
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 A
CTIVE
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 A
CTIVE
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 P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
A
CTIVE
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
P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
A
CTIVE
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
P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
D
EALER
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
A
UTHORIZED
P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
D
EALER
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 A
UTHORIZED
P
ARADIGM
R
EFERENCE
D
EALER
, P
ARADIGM
E
LECTRONICS
I
NC
. (in Canada), A
UDIO
S
TREAM
, D
IVISION OF
B
AVAN
C
ORPORATION
(in the U.S.) or I
MPORT
D
ISTRIBUTOR
(outside the U.S. and Canada) to
arrange, bring in or ship, prepaid, any defective unit.
P
ARADIGM
E
LECTRONICS
I
NC
. 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 P
ARADIGM
E
LECTRONICS
I
NC
. 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.
WARNING:
POWER CORD
GROUND IS NOT ATTACHED TO
AMPLIFIER CHASSIS
•
ALWAYS ON
•
AUTO ON/OFF
120V
60Hz
350W
LOW LEVEL INPUT
PATENTS PENDING
HIGH
PASS
SWITCH IN
WHEN USING
SUBWOOFER
HIGH
FREQUENCY
CONTOUR
LOW
FREQUENCY
CONTOUR
BALANCED
SPEAKER
LEVEL
PA R A D I G M ® R E F E R E N C E
AVIS:
LE CORDON DE MISE
À LA TERRE N'EST PAS ATTACHÉ
AU BOÎTIER DE L'AMPLIFICATEUR
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT OPEN!
AVIS:
RISQUE DE CHOC
ÉLECTRIQUE, NE
PAS OUVRIR!
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THIS PRODUCT HAS
BEEN CERTIFIED
BY CSA
MADE IN / FABRIQUÉ AU CANADA
PARADIGM ELETRONICS INC.
F
ROM
P
REAMP
/P
ROCESSOR
OR OTHER SUITABLE LOW LEVEL
SOURCE TO BALANCED
(
XLR
)
INPUT
.
S
WITCH LOW LEVEL INPUT TO
“
BALANCED
”.
• BALANCED (XLR) INPUT
:
The Balanced input should be used if there is the potential of picking up any
exteraneous electrical noise from other sources. The use of this input requires...
1. That your Preamp/Processor (or source component) has Balanced (XLR) Outputs.
2. The use of Balanced interconnect cable with “XLR” connectors. See your dealer for
further information and recommendations.
To use the Balanced Input, switch the Low Level Input switch to the “Balanced”
position and connect the Balanced interconnect cable from your Preamp/Processor or
source component, to the Balanced (XLR) input jack on the speaker.
P A R A D I G M
®
R E F E R E N C E
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