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- Page 2 Applicable to firmware version 1.3 or later.
- Page 3 INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) COMPLIANCE NOTICE This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Page 4 3.0 SAFETY WARNINGS AND QUICK INFORMATION 4.0 YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER 5.0 SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT 6.0 CONNECTING YOUR SUBWOOFER 7.0 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS: DEFIANCE S10/S12 8.0 CONTROLLING YOUR SUBWOOFER USING THE APP/FINE TUNING 9.0 SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS 10.0 ANTHEM ROOM CORRECTION (ARC)
- Page 5 European Union Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Directive 2006/121/EC; • You may obtain a free copy of the Declaration of Conformity by contacting your dealer, distributor, or PML Sound International worldwide headquarters. Contact information can be found here: www.paradigm.com.
- Page 6 PARADIGM, Defiance S and all associated proprietary and patented designs and technologies are registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc. Copyright © Paradigm Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owner(s). Paradigm Electronics reserves the right to change specifications and/or features without notice as...
- Page 7 ® Thank you for choosing a Paradigm Defiance S Subwoofer. You are about to hear the difference that Paradigm subwoofers make in your home theater system! They are the product of countless hours of comprehensive research and development and will reward you with truly exceptional sound for many years.
- Page 8 2.0 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Page 9 Improper voltage can cause damage that will be potentially expensive to repair. The subwoofer is shipped to Paradigm authorized distributors with the correct power supply for use in the country of intended sale. A list of authorized distributors can be...
- Page 10 The power cord should remain readily operable should any abnormal conditions occur. We know you are eager to hear your new Paradigm subwoofer, so this section is provided to allow fast and easy set up. Once you have your subwoofer operational, please take the time to read, in depth, the rest of the information in the enclosed manual. It will give you perspective on how to attain the greatest possible performance from this most exciting subwoofer system.
- Page 11 • Power Mode: Set the switch to ‘Auto’, ‘On’ or ‘Trigger’, depending on your application. • Download the Paradigm Subwoofer Control app (from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store). • Using the app, adjust the following settings: ◦...
- Page 12 Cleaning Paradigm Defiance S subwoofers have a durable premium finish. To clean, use a damp soft cloth. Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner. Avoid getting any part of the subwoofer system wet. Do not place wet objects (drinking glasses, potted plants, etc.) on top of the subwoofer—if allowed to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently damage the subwoofer enclosure.
- Page 13 5.0 SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with this section, be sure to read and follow all safety precaution notices at the beginning of this manual. Bass is less and less directional as it goes down in frequency. For best sonic integration, locating your subwoofer between your front speakers or beside one of them and close to the back wall will usually provide the best bass performance.
- Page 14 THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO SUBWOOFERS IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM: Fig. 2: When using two subwoofers, placing one in the front of the room and the other in the rear of the room usually provides the best bass performance and sonic integration. Consult the “Fine Tuning” section of this Owners Manual for more information on adjusting phase settings.
- Page 15 Low-Pass filter control is set to Bypass. This subwoofer’s Low-Pass filter is adjusted exclusively through the Paradigm Subwoofer Control App. See “App Controls” section on page 10 for more details.
- Page 16 Speaker Level Input Some electronics do not have dedicated subwoofer outputs and some enthusiasts like to connect their subwoofers with a speaker level connection so that the subwoofer picks up the sonic signature of their chosen amplifier. To that end, this subwoofer is also equipped with speaker level inputs, ready to accept a direct connection to your amplifier using your preferred speaker cable.
- Page 17 (like artwork, picture frames, furniture etc.) will help you identify these rattles and address them as you feel appropriate. To initiate the tone sweep you can use the Paradigm Subwoofer Control App, or the buttons on the back of the subwoofer as described below: Press the “Tone Sweep”...
- Page 18 If you are using the subwoofer to augment other Paradigm products, we suggest starting with the phase set at 0°. In a system where phase and polarity are properly set, the main speakers and subwoofer should work together and sound as if there is more total bass in the system.
- Page 19 switches off after sensing no music signal for several minutes (this will occur when the power switch is set to ‘Auto’). Your subwoofer is wired for the power service supplied in the country of original consumer sale. The AC power rating applicable to a particular unit is specified both on the packing carton and on the serial number plate attached to the subwoofer.
- Page 20 7.0 CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS: DEFIANCE S10/S12...
- Page 21 1. Level The Level adjusts the subwoofers output level to match that of your speakers. NOTE: Two-way feedback. 2. ARC Input The ARC USB connection is used to connect the subwoofer to PC/Laptop when running Anthem Room Correction (ARC).
- Page 22 NOTE: Not required when running ARC via Bluetooth. 3. Status Indicator The subwoofers is equipped with a multi-colored LED, (located on the rear) which indicates the current status of the subwoofer • No illumination — Subwoofer is not on. • White —...
- Page 23 10. AC Power Connection WARNING! The power cord should not be installed, removed, or left detached from the subwoofer while the other end is connected to an AC power source. The IEC power cord should be firmly inserted into the AC power receptacle on the rear panel of the subwoofer. Then to any convenient AC wall outlet.
- Page 24 Your Defiance subwoofer uses an advanced app based system to control its many features. This app is available for both iOS and Android. Visit Paradigm’s web site for details on downloading this free subwoofer app or download from iOS or Android app stores.
- Page 25 Volume: Adjusts loudness of your subwoofer. For most applications, a setting between –14dB and 0dB is adequate. Sweep: The Sweep feature is useful for locating areas in your listening room where troublesome rattles or resonances may occur. Pressing the pause button pauses the subwoofer at a specific tone frequency and also allows you to set a specific tone frequency.
- Page 26 Room Gain The Room Gain screen allows you to adjust subwoofer output from –10dB to +10dB in the 20-30Hz range. This control and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) serve similar purposes. Where this control is limited to the 20-30Hz frequency range, ARC adjusts your subwoofer’s output across its entire frequency range.
- Page 27 9.0 SETTING SUBWOOFER CONTROLS Using The App — With LFE Connection Turn the Level control completely counter clockwise to its minimum. Turn the Low Pass Filter control to Bypass. Turn the Phase control to 0° (completely counter clockwise). Listen to a bass music or video selection while seated in your primary listening area and turn up the Level control until the subwoofer can be clearly heard.
- Page 28 • ARC Universal Microphone (sold separately — see your Paradigm dealer for details) Download Anthem’s ARC Mobile app to an iOS device. Run the ARC app and select “ARC Universal Microphone,” connect the supplied 3.5 mm cord from your iOS device to the ARC Universal Microphone for measurements.
- Page 29 • ARC Mobile App • ARC Universal Microphone (sold separately — see your Paradigm dealer for details) • OTG USB Adapter (sold separately — see your Paradigm dealer for details) Download Anthem’s ARC Mobile app to an Android device. Run the ARC app and connect the USB OTG adapter from your Android device to the ARC Universal Microphone for measurements.
- Page 30 (see Diagram B). TIP! Once the ARC process is complete, the audio will be played back reflecting these corrections. To turn ARC correction on and off, use the Paradigm Subwoofer App and navigate to ‘Anthem Room Correction’. Diagram A...
- Page 31 Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc., or Import Distributor (outside the U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid any defective unit. Visit our website at www.paradigm.com for more information. Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.
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