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Paradigm Reference SFC12-SW Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s SFC12-SW Manual Performance In-Wall Subwoofer...
  • Page 2 RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical whom you purchased this product or go to our website at and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, www.paradigm.com.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Operating Instructions: Color-Match Painting ... . . 5 Read Before Operating Subwoofer. . 2 Damping In-Wall Cavity Subwoofer Assembly Parts List ..2 Preparation .

  • Page 4: Your New Subwoofer

    YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER Break-In Allow your Paradigm Reference 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 or get any part of the subwoofer wet. If you wish to paint your subwoofer you must do so before installing it.

  • Page 5: Subwoofer Placement

    • Some acoustic bleed-through in the adjacent room is unavoidable. See section on Installation later in this manual for suggestions to reduce bleed-through. Guidelines and suggestions for the actual installation process can be found later in this manual. SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT Bass is less and less directional as it goes down in frequency.

  • Page 6: Color-Match Painting

    Fig. 2 Recommended placement for four subwoofers in a wall COLOR MATCH PAINTING (Optional) Your new subwoofer has a textured finish in neutral white to blend into any area. It 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 installation.

  • Page 7: Preparation

    DAMPING IN-WALL CAVITY PREPARATION DAMPING Damping Material and Other Acoustic Treatments TIP! Additional soundproofing treatments (i.e. Dynamat ) can be used against the back wall of the cavity as well as ® on the inside front of the wall (see Dealer for more information). Damping the Cavity: For optimum performance, loosely place a minimum of …...

  • Page 8: Wiring Connections

    3) Cut a hole as indicated (Fig. 3c). Fig. 3c WIRING CONNECTIONS The SFC12-SW presents a load that is compatible with 8 ohms. Please refer to your amplifiers Owner’s Manual for it’s specific capabilities and wiring instructions. SUBWOOFER INSTALLATION IMPORTANT! While it is possible to use a manual screwdriver for installation, we strongly suggest using a power drill.
  • Page 9 Fig. 3d Fig. 3e 4) Gently press the grille onto the front face of the speaker (Fig. 3f). The magnets will ensure correct attachment. Fig. 3f Fig. 3g...

  • Page 10: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY IMPORTANT: Subwoofers covered by this manual are designed for use with a Paradigm Subwoofer Amplifier only. Use with any other brand of amplifier can ® cause permanent damage and will void the Paradigm warranty. Paradigm subwoofers covered by this manual are warranted to be and remain free of ®...
  • Page 11 NOTES...

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