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Paradigm X-500 Owner's Manual

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STEREO
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Owner's
X-500
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  • Page 1 POWER STEREO Owner’s X-500 Manual Multi-Purpose Amplifier...
  • Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead sym- The exclamation point within an equilat- bol within an equilateral triangle is in- eral triangle is intended to alert the user tended to alert the user to the presence...
  • Page 3 • Near windows where there is a chance of exposure to rain, etc. • On top of an X-500 or another component which dissipates a great deal of heat. To ensure proper heat radiation, ensure clearance from walls and other equipment according to the diagram.
  • Page 4 European Union member nations to collect and encourage you to recycle through the usual channels. Paradigm and any related party assume no liability for the user’s The information contained herein may not be reproduced in failure to comply with any requirements.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Analog Inputs ......11 8. The Big Picture: X-500 ......17...

  • Page 6: Introduction And Quick Start

    Disconnect the power cord or flip the AC switch to OFF before connecting or disconnecting any components. • If the X-500 was transported or stored in the cold, let it reach room temperature before use. • Do not remove the top cover.

  • Page 7: Front Panel (Status Lights)

    1.5 FRONT PANEL (STATUS LIGHTS) POWER STEREO X-500 Front Panel Power: Sub: Blue = Unit is on and ready to play Blue = Amplifier playing in Subwoofer mode Red = Unit is in standby or a fault condition has occurred...

  • Page 8: Back Panel

    PASS- OPTICAL – THROUGH F 8A H 250V BRIDGE MODE OPTICAL X-500 Back Panel Trigger input Trigger Pass-through Coaxial digital audio input DIP Switches: Digital Input and DSP Preset Selection Analog RCA stereo inputs PC Update (USB) for Firmware Updates...

  • Page 9: Quick Start

    BRIDGE MODE OPTICAL If using the digital inputs, you must select Coax or Optical using the DIP switch on the back of the X-500 (#10 on the image on page 7). 5. Power Connection: Insert a power cord into the X-500’s AC input. Plug the cord into a wall outlet.

  • Page 10: Connections And Back Panel Controls

    OPTICAL 2.2 CONNECTING STEREO SPEAKERS (or Paradigm Garden Oasis Essentials Outdoor Music System) Connect a pair of speakers to the X-500 using a Euroblock (also known as a Phoenix ) connector. These connectors are included with the X-500 and come preinstalled.

  • Page 11: Connecting Dual Defiance Custom In-Wall Subwoofers

    (Bridge -) contact on the Euroblock connector as indicated by the printing located on the X-500 (below the connector). After attaching subwoofer wires to the Euroblock connector, insert it into the X-500 by gently pressing it into place. 2.4 CONNECTING DUAL DEFIANCE CUSTOM IN-WALL SUBWOOFERS TRIG IN...

  • Page 12: Digital Input

    2.8 POWER Stereo digital audio sources can be connected using coaxial or Insert a power cord into the X-500’s AC input. Plug the cord into optical cables. The X-500 has one digital optical input, and one a wall outlet. Ensure that the AC supply matches the voltage digital coaxial input.

  • Page 13: Dsp Preset Dip Switch Positions

    3.2 DSP PRESET DIP SWITCH POSITIONS Dip Switch Number Preset Preset 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Number Number Up/Down (U/D) DSP Function Stereo or Sub d, d, d, d, d flat stereo* stereo d, d, d, d, u Stylus 170 stereo d, d, d, u, d Stylus 270...

  • Page 14: Fault Modes

    Stereo LED Subwoofer LED Status or Fault Clear Fault Blue — X-500 enabled, no music detected. — Blue Blue — Stereo operation: X-500 enabled, music playing. — Blue — X-500 enabled, no music detected. — Blue — Blue Subwoofer operation: —...

  • Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions

    5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is the difference between the stereo analog inputs and the subwoofer input? The Subwoofer Input • This input connects to the subwoofer output of an AV pro- cessor or AV receiver with bass-management functions as part of its signal routing.

  • Page 16: Specifications

    6. SPECIFICATIONS X-500 Warranty 3 Years (Parts and Labor) Channels 2 Channels Power Output Per Channel 140 Watts (8 Ohm) Power Output Per Channel 250 Watts (4 Ohm) High Output Mode (Bridged) 500 Watts Per Channel (8 Ohm) Frequency Response 20Hz –...

  • Page 17: Limited Warranty

    Limitations: Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the de- • Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an sign of any product without assuming any obligation to modify...

  • Page 18: The Big Picture: X-500

    8. THE BIG PICTURE: X-500 120-240VAC at 50-60Hz 500W...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 NOTES...
  • Page 21 ©2022 Paradigm Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. rev.4 012422...

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