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Paradigm ADP SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNERS MANUAL OM-104 Paradigm Electronics Inc. In Canada: 205 Annagem Blvd., Mississauga, ON L5T 2V1 In the U.S.: MPO Box 2410, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 ADP ™ SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS Thank you for choosing Paradigm ® ADP ™ Surround/Rear speakers and congratulations! Y ou are about to hear the difference sonically accurate speakers make in your m[...]

  • Page 2

    RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For[...]

  • Page 3

    2 SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND CONNECTION (pictorial) POSITIONNEMENT ET RACCORDEMENT DES ENCEINTES (figures) Fig. 2a Fig. 2b Fig. 1 Fig. 2d Fig. 2c Fig. 3 Back of speaker L ’arr ière d e l’en cei nt e[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Paradigm ® speakers are efficient and can be driven to loud listening levels with moderate amplifier power . They are also able to handle the output of very powerful amplifiers. T o prevent damage to your speakers, please read the following guidelines before hooking them up. Amplifier Distortion—The #1 Culprit! Amplifier distortion is the prin[...]

  • Page 5

    4 Front Speakers ( ) reproduce dialog, sound effects and much of the music. Center Speaker ( ) reproduces dialog, sound effects and music. It can be placed on top of a TV (or behind a perforated screen in a front-projection system). If used with a direct-view TV , this speaker must be magnetically shielded to prevent picture interference. Surround [...]

  • Page 6

    5 All Paradigm ® speakers are designed to provide exceptional sound in a wide variety of domestic settings. However , it is important to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the quality of sound you ultimately achieve. Y our listening room will impose its own character on the performance capabilities[...]

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    6 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 system on Mute? Re-check all connections. Check your balance control or VC-150 V olume[...]

  • Page 8

    LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm ® speakers covered in this manual are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase. Within the time period specified, repair , replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to[...]

  • Page 9

    MODE D’ EMPLOI OM-104 Paradigm Electronics Inc. Au Canada : 205, boul. Annagem, Mississauga (Ontario) L5T 2V1. Aux É.-U. : MPO Box 2410, Niagara Falls, NY 14302 ENCEINTES ADP MC AMBIOPHONIQUES/ARRIÈRE Félicitations! Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi les enceintes prisées ambiophoniques/arrière de la série Monitor de Paradigm MD . V o[...]

  • Page 10

    9 VOS NOUVELLES ENCEINTES Rodage Bien que les enceintes de Paradigm MD offrent un son excellent « en sortant de la boîte », leur son sera encore meilleur après une période de rodage. Les laisser fonctionner pendant quelques heures avant une première écoute critique. Les haut-parleurs de hautes et moyennes fréquences contiennent un ferroflui[...]

  • Page 11

    10 POUR ÉVITER D'ENDOMMAGER LES ENCEINTES Les enceintes Paradigm MD sont efficaces et peuvent produire des volumes élevés à des puissances de sortie modérées de l’amplificateur . Elles peuvent également être jumelées à des amplificateurs haute puissance. Pour éviter d’endommager les enceintes, lire les directives suivantes avant[...]

  • Page 12

    11 Fig. (b) Enceintes ambiophoniques à rayonnement avant Fig. (c) Enceintes ambiophoniques à réverbération ADP MC Configuration 5.1 Fig. (d) Enceintes ambiophoniques et arrière à réverbération ADP MC Configuration 6.1 Fig. (e) Enceintes ambiophoniques et arrière à réverbération ADP MC Configuration 7.1 Fig. (a) Ambiophonie d’une salle[...]

  • Page 13

    12 Les enceintes Paradigm MD sont conçues pour offrir un son haut de gamme dans divers milieux d'écoute intérieurs. Il importe toutefois de noter que la construction et les dimensions de la pièce, ainsi que son contenu ont tous une incidence sur la qualité sonore qu'il sera possible d'obtenir . La salle d'écoute impose son[...]

  • Page 14

    13 SOLUTION PROBLÉME GUIDE DE DIAGNOSTIC Aucun son d'une ou plusieurs enceintes Aucun son Déficience des graves ou image disloquée S'assurer que le préamplificateur ou l'amplificateur est branché et allumé. Vérifier que la prise de courant fonctionne correctement. Les écouteurs sont-ils branchés ou le système est-il en mode[...]

  • Page 15

    14 GARANTIE LIMITÉE Les enceintes de Paradigm MD presentés dans ce manuel sont garanties contre les défauts de matériaux et de fabrication pendant une période de cinq (5) ans à compter de la date d’achat du matériel neuf. Durant cette période, la réparation, le remplacement ou le réglage de pièces pour des défauts de matériaux ou de [...]

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