Paradigm ADP SURROUND/REAR SPEAKERS, OM-104 owner manual Fine Tuning, Troubleshooting Guide

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SPEAKER CONNECTION (Fig. 3)

Turn all amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your speakers. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables.

For optimal sound reproduction the use of high-quality speaker cable is essential. The chart (below right) identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various lengths. (See Dealer for more information.)

Your Paradigm® speakers are equipped with binding posts that can be used with banana, pin, or spade connectors, as well as with bare wire. Connect one speaker at a time to ensure proper connection of every channel.

Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (-) to the black (-). Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but do not over-tighten. Make sure wires are firmly fastened. Repeat this connection procedure for each speaker in your system.

NOTE: If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image (from the front left/right speakers), then one or more of your speakers may have been connected out of phase (their polarity is reversed). Re-check to ensure that each speaker’s cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).

MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS

LENGTH

DIAMETER

GAUGE

Under 4.5 m (15 ft)

1.3 mm (0.05 in)

16 awg

 

 

 

Under 9 m (30 ft)

1.6 mm (0.06 in)

14 awg

 

 

 

Over 9 m (30 ft)

2.0 mm (0.08 in)

12 awg

 

 

 

FINE TUNING

Once you have your speakers positioned in the room, and have set speaker distances and speaker level calibration with your Processor or A/V Receiver, it’s time for a little fine tuning.

Since Paradigm® ADP™ speakers are designed to provide exceptional high-end performance in a variety of room settings, fine tuning is simply a matter of making slight adjustments to speaker placement in the room

and perhaps making minor adjustments that may be required for a particular multichannel music or movie program. If necessary, adjust your Processor or Audio/Video Receiver levels to ensure that there is a cohesive overall soundstage.

For fine tuning of your front left and right speakers, center channel or subwoofer, refer to the Owners Manual included with those speakers.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

No Sound

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.

 

 

No Sound from One or

Check your balance control or VC-150 Volume Control (if using).

Check that all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning.

More Speakers

Swap a non-working speaker with one that works to determine if the problem is with the speaker or something else (i.e. wiring, amplifier).

 

 

 

Lack of Bass or

One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is reversed).

Dislocated Image

Re-check to ensure that each speaker’s cable is connected with correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-).

 

 

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