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Paradigm SUB 1 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Signature Love to Listen.
  • Page 2 RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing.
  • Page 3 OWNERS MANUAL SUB 1 & SUB 2 PARADIGM PERFECT BASS KIT...
  • Page 5 The Design & Technology Safety Precautions Important Safety Placement & Connection Your New Subwoofer Behind Your New Subwoofer Instructions SUB 1 & SUB 2 (pictorial) Absolute Power Room Acoustics Room Placement & the Connection & Control Fine Tuning Universal Input...
  • Page 6 PARADIGM ® REFERENCE SIGNATURE SUB 1 AND SUB 2 Thank you for choosing the truly mind blowing Paradigm ® Reference Signature SUB 1 and SUB 2 and congratulations! You are now the proud owner of the world’s finest subwoofers, designed, engineered and manufactured in North America. You are about to experience the stunning difference your new state-of-the-art high-end subwoofer will make in your music and home theater system.
  • Page 7 PARADIGM ® REFERENCE SIGNATURE SUB 1 AND SUB 2 Your new subwoofer is a supremely powerful, accurate, as well as included with your new subwoofer … Paradigm's critically acclaimed Perfect physically attractive state-of-the-art six-sided sealed system that boasts: Bass Kit (PBK). Based on research conducted by the National Research Council, PBK analyzes the subwoofer's response in your room, then sets about •...
  • Page 8 (two on each side) inside the cabinet. As opposing forces of equal magnitude, the powerful vibration-reaction forces (see arrows) effectively cancel each other out. Place a martini glass on top of SUB 1 or SUB 2 and barely a ripple disturbs the contents while the subwoofer is playing.
  • Page 9 THE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY BEHIND YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER (continued) SIGNATURE SUB 1 • Six 8˝ (203 mm) Cutting-Edge Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Cones • Overmolded NLC ™ Non-Limiting Corrugated TPE Surrounds with Nomex ® Cloth Spiders • 1-1/2-Inch (38 mm) 4-Layer Long-Throw Aluminum Voice Coil ™...
  • Page 10 SIGNATURE SUB 1 ™ BIG POWER. Compact Package. Two Cutting-Edge Ultra-Class-D Amplifiers: • 3,400 Watts Dynamic Peak Power • 1,700 Watts RMS Continuous Power (850 watts each amp) • Digital Signal Processing Design (DSP). Sophisticated mathematical algorithms ‘shape’ frequency response ensuring accurate, consistent and musical bass without distortion even when the subs are playing at the loudest level •...
  • Page 11 (more information is provided in the section ‘Universal Input Power in SUB 2’) Aluminum Printed Circuit Board: • Digital Signal Processing Design (DSP) (see SUB 1, previously) 1/8˝ (3.2 mm) thickness • Power Factor Correction allows the maximum amount of power (95%) to be drawn with far less noise on the line (more information is provided in the section ‘Power Factor Correction in SUB 2’)

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING! The lightning flash with arrowpoint within an equilateral WARNING triangle warns of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric DO NOT OPEN shock to persons.

  • Page 13: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 2. Keep these instructions. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
  • Page 14 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long 16. “WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC – SHOCK, periods of time. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE” 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required 17.
  • Page 16 PLACEMENT & CONNECTION SUB 1 & SUB 2 Fig. 1a Fig. 1b Fig. 2...
  • Page 17 PLACEMENT & CONNECTION SUB 1 & SUB 2 (continued) BALANCED BALANCED BALANCED Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 4...
  • Page 19 Connected to a regular 120-volt line SUB 1 and SUB 2 will deliver every ounce of state-of-the-art performance we promise …...

  • Page 20: Room Acoustics

    ® Reference Signature subwoofer. SUB 1 and SUB 2 incorporate groundbreaking technology that has been in the works in Paradigm’s Advanced Research Center (PARC) for a number of years. The results set outrageous new standards for deep bass extension, ultra-low distortion and sound power output to provide bass articulation and slam the likes of which...
  • Page 21 THE ADVANTAGES OF USING TWO SUBWOOFERS IN YOUR LISTENING ROOM ® What’s the only thing better than a single SUB 1 or SUB 2? Two of them! Although a single Paradigm Reference Signature SUB 1 or SUB 2 provides cutting-edge performance and breathtaking output, the quality (and quantity) of bass can be further improved with the use of two subwoofers.
  • Page 22 PARADIGM PERFECT BASS KIT ™ user-selected measurement points (we suggest a minimum of five, but A TRUE AUDIOPHILE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEMS OF THE ROOM up to ten can be measured), beginning with a measurement at the primary listening position and then moving across the listening area. Step-by-step instructions for using the Paradigm Perfect Bass Kit are This process is critical to properly dealing with standing waves and included in the following section but before you begin, a little about how...
  • Page 23 ROOM PLACEMENT & THE PARADIGM PERFECT BASS KIT ™ (continued) Your PBK Kit includes: Steps to assemble stand and microphone: • Paradigm ® Perfect Bass Kit (PBK) software installation CD 1. Screw the telescoping stand into the base and tighten securely; •...
  • Page 24 Getting Started THE PROCEDURE Begin with the suggested locations for subwoofer placement given at the IMPORTANT! Each time we introduce a new product to work with beginning of this manual then connect your subwoofer following the instructions PBK, the PBK software must be updated. The unique calibration file given in the section entitled "Subwoofer Connection".
  • Page 25 ROOM PLACEMENT & THE PARADIGM PERFECT BASS KIT ™ (continued) c) A new search window will appear. Click ‘Cancel’ in the bottom right Positioning the Microphone corner to bring up a measurement window; IMPORTANT! During the measurement process, the mic must point d) On the menu bar at the top of the new window go to ‘Help’, then toward the ceiling, positioned at ear level when you are seated.
  • Page 26 4. Run Paradigm ® Perfect Bass Kit (PerfectBassKit.exe) by selecting it Sample PBK Analysis/Correction from the Start Menu. The program will guide you through the steps and Subwoofer at the conclusion, will automatically load the correction data into your subwoofer. The entire measurement process takes about 5 minutes; 5.
  • Page 27 CONNECTION & CONTROL SAFETY PRECAUTION: Before proceeding with INPUT FACILITIES this section, be sure to read and follow all safety Low-Level Input — 2 RCA Connection Options (Figs. 3a, 3b) precaution notices and warnings at the beginning 1. Mono Input (Left, Right, or Sub-Out) connects from the RCA (S/E) of this manual.
  • Page 28 CONTROL FACILITIES Take the time to read through the following descriptions and become familiar Bypass option allows you to bypass the subwoofer’s built-in cut-off control with them before you begin to fine tune your new system. to let your preamp/processor’s or receiver’s internal bass management system provide the crossover function.

  • Page 29: Fine Tuning

    FINE TUNING Once you have your speakers positioned in the room and have set speaker 4. Listen to a bass music or video selection while seated in your primary distances and speaker level calibration with your Processor or A/V Receiver listening area and have an assistant turn up the Subwoofer Level (if applicable), it’s time for a little fine tuning.
  • Page 30 UNIVERSAL INPUT POWER IN SUB 2 The Universal Input Power feature in SUB 2 allows the subwoofer to operate connected to any line voltage between 108 volts and 265 volts. However, in order to achieve maximum continuous performance, SUB 2 must be connected to a dedicated 240-volt line.
  • Page 32 CONNECTING SUB 2 TO A 240-VOLT LINE Q. How do I connect the SUB 2 to a 240-volt line? Does my Dealer need 1. Turn power OFF at breaker box for selected outlet; to pre-wire a 240-volt outlet in my listening room to ensure the highest 2.
  • Page 33 CONNECTING SUB 2 TO A 240-VOLT LINE (continued) 4. At the selected outlet location, using the black and white wires for power, install a 15-amp 240-volt receptacle which looks like the receptacle shown here in the picture at right; 5. Locate the appropriate circuit wires in the breaker panel and disconnect both the hot wire from the circuit breaker and the white wire from the neutral buss.
  • Page 34 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION IN SUB 2 Q. What is the layman's explanation of Power Factor Correction (PFC)? A. The Power Factor is a measure of the real power available. It is the ratio of real power to apparent power. It is a number which can vary from 0 to 1.0.
  • Page 35 POWER FACTOR CORRECTION IN SUB 2 (continued) This Power Factor can be improved by using PFC circuits. These circuits ‘smooth out’ the pulsating AC current, improving the PF and reducing the chances of a circuit breaker tripping prematurely. There are two basic types of PFC: Passive and Active. Passive PFC circuits are less expensive and typically can correct the PF to about 0.85.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm ® Reference Signature SUB 1 and SUB 2 are warranted to be and Owner Responsibilities: remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of three • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; (3) years from the date of the original retail purchase. Within this specified •...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SUB 1 Design: Line-Level Input: Hexagonal cabinet with multiple high-excursion drivers radially aligned in a RCA (S/E) Left and Right or Sub-Out / LFE or Balanced XLR. From Sub-Out / ™ vibration-canceling design architecture, patented built-in Ultra-Class-D LFE-Out of preamp/processor or other line-level source...
  • Page 38 SUB 2 Design: Subwoofer Cut-Off Frequency: Hexagonal cabinet with multiple high-excursion drivers radially aligned in a Variable 35 Hz – 150 Hz, Bypass Option vibration-canceling design architecture, patented built-in Ultra-Class-D ™ Sub / Sat Phase Alignment: power amplifier, sealed enclosure, PBK interface, non-removable grilles for safety Variable 0˚...
  • Page 39 NOTES...
  • Page 41 NOTES...
  • Page 42 Paradigm ® , Paradigm Reference ® , Signature ® 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 Inc. reserves the right to change specifications and/or features without notice as design improvements are incorporated.

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