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Paradigm Paradigm In-Wall / In-Ceiling Subwoofers manual

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    ® THE UL TIMA TE IN SOUND FOR MUSIC AND HOME THEATER ™ IN-WALL / IN-CEILING SUBWOOFERS Thank you for choosing award-winning Paradigm ® in-wall/ in-ceiling subwoofer systems and congratulations! Y ou are about to hear the difference a sonically accurate subwoofer makes in your audio/home theater system! These subwoofers are the product of countl[...]

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    2 DIRECTIVES EUROPEENNES SUR LE RECYCLAGE ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS Dans le respect de la directive WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) mise en place par les institutions Européennes à compter du 13 Août 2005, nous souhaitons vous informer que ce produit peut contenir des matières devant faire l’objet d’une procédure de r[...]

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    3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS: READ BEFORE OPERA TING SUBWOOFER USING THE X-300 AMPLIFIER WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER: TO TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AMPLIFIER OR SUBWOOFER AND ENSURE OPTIMAL SOUND, THE 3-POSITION “EQ” SWITCH ON THE REAR P ANEL OF THE AMPLIFIER MUST BE CORRECTL Y CONFIGURED FOR USE WITH YOUR SETUP (See Fig. 1). A[...]

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    All PCS subs with/without backbox & RVC-12SQ without backbox RVC-12CF with/without backbox RVC-12SQ with backbox 1 2 3 + YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER Break-In Allow your Paradigm ® subwoofer system to operate for several hours before you listen critically . Cleaning Clean subwoofer housing with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner[...]

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    CONFIGURING THE AMPLIFIER FOR USE WITH YOUR SUBWOOFER SYSTEM WARNING: The following procedure is imperative for correct system setup and optimal sound. Failure to follow the instructions below will result in permanent damage to amplifier and subwoofer . Such damage is NOT covered under the Paradigm warranty . The 3-Position “EQ” Switch on the X[...]

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    SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT Fig. 2c T wo subwoofers in ceiling close to corners Fig. 2b T wo subwoofers close to floor in middle of walls Fig. 2a T wo subwoofers close to floor in corners of room Broken lines in figures represent alternate placement for a pair of subwoofers Fig. 3 Recommended placement for four subwoofers Paradigm ® in-wall/in-ceiling sub[...]

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    7 COLOR MA TCH P AINTING (optional) Y our new subwoofer has a textured finish in neutral white to blend into any area. I t may also be painted to match any décor . If you plan to paint your subwoofer , to avoid "painting it to the wall", we recommend that you paint it before ins tal lat ion . Please note: • Do not paint the surface beh[...]

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    INST ALLA TION INTO A WALL OR CEILING WITHOUT A BACKBOX Fig. 4a Fig. 5a Connect subwoofer as outlined in the Owners Manual included with your Paradigm ® subwoofer amplifier . Square Subwoofer Round Subwoofer 8 Fig. 4b Fig. 5b Fig. 4c Fig. 5c Rotate before tightening screws.[...]

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    9 a) Holding the subwoofer’ s front lip with your thumbs and index fingers, push the 4 mounting screws toward each other with your other fingers so the mounting brackets can fit through the hole with an “up-and-in” motion. Release the screws and gently push the subwoofer up into the Paradigm ® Backbox. SECURING SUBWOOFER b) Rotate subwoofer [...]

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    IMPORT ANT! IF INST ALLING SUBWOOFER INTO A P ARADIGM ® BACKBOX Instructions for installing your subwoofer into a backbox were provided with the backbox. If you no longer have the instructions, follow the instructions on the preceding page. STIFFENING AND STRENGTHENING THE CA VITY Although Paradigm in-wall and in-ceiling mounting systems are the m[...]

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    11 2. Connecting and Installing Y ou are now ready to connect and install the subwoofers. If you are color match painting do so now before proceeding. Follow painting instructions provided earlier . With grille removed and bracket attached to speaker , place subwoofer against wall or ceiling and … Connecting Subwoofer: Connect subwoofer cable as [...]

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    LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORT ANT! Subwoofers covered by this manual are designed for use with a Paradigm ® Subwoofer Amplifier only . Use with any other brand of subwoofer amplifier can cause permanent damage and will void the Paradigm ® warranty . Paradigm ® subwoofers covered in this manual are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/o[...]

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    LE SUMMUM EN QUALITÉ SONORE POUR LA MUSIQUE ET LE CINÉMA MAISON MC MD CAISSONS DE SOUS-GRA VES ENCASTRABLES AU MUR OU PLAFOND Félicitations! Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi ces caissons de sous- graves encastrables au mur ou au plafond Paradigm MD primés. V ous allez entendre la différence que confère un caisson de sous-graves d&apos[...]

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    Consignes de sécurité importantes : à lire avant d’utiliser le caisson de sous-graves . . 16 Liste des pièces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Interrupteur « EQ » à trois positions (illustrations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 V otre nouveau caisson de sous-graves . . . 17 Configurer l’amplificateur pou[...]

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    All PCS subs with/without backbox & RVC-12SQ without backbox RVC-12CF with/without backbox RVC-12SQ with backbox 1 2 3 + INTERRUPTEUR « EQ » À 3 POSITIONS Fig. 1 LISTE DES PIÈCES (une enceinte) All PCS subs with/without backbox & RVC-12SQ without backbox RVC-12CF with/without backbox RVC-12SQ with backbox 1 2 3 17 • 1 caisson de sous-[...]

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    CONFIGURER L ’AMPLIFICA TEUR POUR L ’UTILISER A VEC LE CAISSON DE SOUS-GRA VES MISE EN GARDE : les procédures suivantes sont absolument nécessaires pour obtenir une configuration appropriée du système et un son optimal. Le défaut de suivre ces instructions entraînera des dommages permanents à l’amplificateur et au caisson de sous-grave[...]

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    DIRECTIVES POUR DÉCIDER OÙ PLACER LE CAISSON DE SOUS-GRA VES Lorsque vous pensez à placer le caisson de sous-graves directement dans le mur ou le plafond, veuillez observer les directives suivantes : • NE P AS installer le ou les caissons de sous-graves dans un support d’enduit ou du plâtre – la vibration des basses fera craquer le matér[...]

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    APP ARIEMENT DE LA COULEUR (facultatif) V otre nouveau caisson de sous-graves présente une finition blanche neutre texturée qui se mariera à n'importe quelle pièce. Il est également possible de le peindre pour qu'il s'agence au décor de la pièce. Si vous prévoyez peindre votre caisson de sous-graves, le peindre avant de l’i[...]

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    INST ALLA TION DANS LE MUR OU LE PLAFOND SANS BOÎTIER ARRIÈRE Fig. 4a Fig. 5a Raccordez le caisson de sous-graves en suivant les instructions du manuel de l’utilisateur compris avec votre amplificateur de caisson de sous graves Paradigm MD . Caisson de sous-graves carré Caisson de sous-graves rond Fig. 4b Fig. 5b Fig. 4c Fig. 5c T ournez avant[...]

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    a) En tenant le rebord avant du caisson de sous-graves avec les pouces et les index, poussez les 4 vis de montage l'une vers l'autre avec les autres doigts de sorte que les fixations passent par le trou. Relâchez les vis et poussez doucement le caisson de sous-graves dans le boîtier arrière Paradigm MD . FIXER LE CAISSON DE SOUS- GRA V[...]

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    IMPORT ANT! SI VOUS INST ALLEZ LE CAISSON DE SOUS-GRA VES DANS UN BOÎTIER ARRIÈRE P ARADIGM MD Les instructions pour installer votre caisson de sous-graves dans un boîtier arrière sont fournies avec le boîtier arrière. Si vous n’avez plus les instructions, suivez les instructions sur la page opposée. DURCISSEMENT ET RENFORCEMENT DE LA CA V[...]

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    24 Montage au plafond : Pour une performance optimale, placez, sans les compacter : • Un morceau d'isolant en fibre de verre standard (de largeur telle qu'il s'insère entre les solives) au- dessus du caisson de sous-graves, qui se prolonge de 30 cm (12 po) ou plus de chaque côté de l’enceinte entre les solives, en laissant ass[...]

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    IMPORT ANT : les caissons de sous-graves couverts par ce manuel sont conçus pour être utilisés avec un amplificateur de caisson de sous-graves Paradigm MD uniquement. L ’utilisation avec une autre marque d’amplificateur de caisson de sous-graves annulera la garantie de Paradigm MD . Les caissons de sous-graves Paradigm MD sur lesquels porte [...]

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