Paradigm SE series, Руководство пользователя

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Before connecting your subwoofer, please read this section to determine
which setup option best suits your needs.
(See your dealer if you require
additional information.)
Line-Level Input From Sub/LFE Output (Fig. 14) – For use with a
receiver, processor or subwoofer control unit that has a Sub-Out/
LFE-Out jack.
Using an RCA-to-RCA interconnect cable connect the subwoofer as shown.
If your subwoofer has two low-level input jacks use the right (mono) input.
Line-Level Input From Pre-Out/Front-Out (Fig. 15) – For use with a
processor/preamp and amplifier, or receiver with Pre-Out/Front-Out
and Main-In jacks.
Using RCA-to-RCA interconnect cables and “Y” cables connect the
subwoofer as shown.
SUBWOOFER CONNECTION OPTIONS (Figs. 14, 15)
FINE TUNING
Once you have the rest of your speakers positioned in the room and have
set speaker distances and calibrated speaker levels with your Processor or
A/V Receiver, it’s time for a little fine tuning of your Paradigm
® Special
Edition subwoofer.
If you purchased the optional Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit
™
(PBK) , follow
the instructions included in the Owners Manual for that product. Otherwise,
follow these guidelines:
Subwoofer Controls
When setting the subwoofer controls use music and video soundtracks
that you know well. They should contain selections with extended bass that
is continuous and repetitive. When you are adjusting your subwoofer,
remember: Bass should not be overbearing—the subwoofer should not
draw attention to itself—but sound shouldn’t be “thin” or difficult to hear.
Certain subwoofer placement may result in bass frequency cancel-
lations—this occurs when your front speakers and subwoofer are “out-of-
phase,” in other words, they work against each other through the crossover
region. This will result in bass being reduced. If bass sounds weak or
dislocated adjust the phase according to the instructions that apply to your
subwoofer in the setup procedures that follow.
1. Turn the Subwoofer Level control completely counter-clockwise to
its minimum;
2. Turn the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control to its highest
frequency (i.e. 150 Hz);
3. Turn the Phase Alignment control to 0° (completely counter-clockwise);
4. While you listen to a music or movie selection in your primary listening
area, have an assistant turn up the Subwoofer Level control until the
subwoofer can be clearly heard;
5. Have your assistant slowly rotate the Phase Alignment control until
you hear the most bass. Your subwoofer and front speakers are now “in
phase.” Do not change phase alignment again unless you move your
subwoofer or front speakers;
6. Turn the Subwoofer Level control completely counter-clockwise to
its minimum;
7. Turn the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control completely counter-
clockwise to 50 Hz;
8. Slowly rotate the Subwoofer Level control until you match the subwoofer
output level with the level of your front speakers. Bass should be
clearly audible, but not intrusive;
NOTE: If using an A/V receiver or processor to control crossover setting,
skip the next step and set the subwoofer cut-off frequency control to “Bypass”.
9. Slowly rotate the Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency control until you
hear the best subwoofer/main speaker blend. If the sound is too “thin,”
you have not set the frequency high enough; if the sound becomes
“boomy” you have set the frequency too high. Adjust until you find the
most natural balance.
Set tone or equalizer controls on your receiver or preamplifier to flat (or 0°) and switch any loudness controls off.
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SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS