Paradigm Founder Series Manuel utilisateur
Owners Manual
RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES (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 our speakers may contain regulated
materials which, upon disposal, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason
Paradigm Electronics Inc. (the manufacturer of Paradigm speakers and Anthem electronics
products) has arranged with its distributors in European Union member nations to collect and
recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from
whom you purchased this product or go to our website at paradigm.com.
Please note that only the product falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and
other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.
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Mississauga, ON, Canada L5T 2V1
PARADIGM, PARADIGM REFERENCE COLLECTION, Founder and all associated proprietary and
patented designs and technologies are registered trademarks of Paradigm Electronics Inc. Copyright
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respective owner(s). Paradigm Electronics reserves the right to change specifications and/or features
without notice as design improvements are incorporated.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Paradigm®Founder Series speakers; we are confident that
you will hear a stunning difference in your music and home theater system listening
experience.
Paradigm’s Comprehensive R&D, leading-edge technology, use of the finest materials
and sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques provide vastly superior
performance for each component part and at every stage of design. Paradigm®Founder
speakers will provide you with unparalleled listening pleasure for many years to come.
To achieve all of the exceptional sound that these speakers are capable of providing
requires care in installation and operation. Please take the time to read this manual and
follow all instructions. If you have further questions, contact your Authorized Paradigm®
Reference Collection Dealer or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page in the Support
section of our website at paradigm.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................ 1
Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding
Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor)
or Spikes (Carpet) ................... 2
General Tips ....................... 3
Break in ........................... 3
Cleaning ........................... 3
Preventing Speaker Damage ......... 3
Amplifier Distortion — The #1 Culprit! .. 3
More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer ... 3
Volume Control ..................... 3
There is a Limit! .................... 4
The Right Amount of Power .......... 4
Your Listening Room ................ 4
Stand Mounting (Optional) ............ 5
Attaching Bumper Pads to Bookshelf/
Center/Surround Speakers .......... 6
Bookshelf and Center Speakers ....... 6
Placement: Front Left &
Right Speakers ..................... 7
Accurate Timbre .................... 8
Balanced Bass ..................... 9
Optimal Imaging ................... 10
Placement: Center Speaker .......... 11
Anthem Room Correction (ARC™) .... 12
(Founder 120H Only)
Why ARC? ......................... 12
How Does ARC Work?............... 12
What’s Included With ARC? .......... 13
Microphone Positioning & Connection .14
Pairing ........................... 14
Testing Procedure ................. 16
Quick Measure Speaker
Position Helper .................... 16
Basic ARC Measurements ........... 17
Advanced Users ................... 17
Speaker Connection ............... 18
Minimum Gauge Requirements . . . . . . 18
Standard Connection for All Speakers . 19
Bi-Wire Connection ................ 20
Bi-Amp Connection ................ 21
Horizontal Bi-Amplification .......... 22
Vertical Bi-Amplification ............ 22
Fine Tuning ....................... 22
Basic Troubleshooting ............. 23
Specifications ..................... 24
Limited Warranty .................. 21
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS (FLOORSTANDING SPEAKERS)
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IMPORTANT!
FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE PROCEEDING!
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Install carpet spikes if
placing speaker on carpet.
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GENERAL TIPS
Break-In
Although Paradigm Founder speakers sound great “out of the carton,” they will sound
even better once they are “broken in.” Allow them to play for several hours before you
begin any critical listening.
NOTE: If your speakers have been transported or stored in the cold, let them warm to
room temperature before use.
Cleaning
Founder speakers 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 speaker system wet. Do not
place wet objects (drinking glasses, potted plants, etc.) on top of the speakers—if allowed
to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure.
PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE
Paradigm Founder speakers are efficient and can be driven to loud listening levels with
moderate amplifier power. They are also able to handle the output of very powerful
amplifiers. To prevent damage to your speakers, please read the following guidelines
before hooking them up.
Amplifier Distortion — The #1 Culprit!
Amplifier distortion is the principal cause of speaker damage. When listening at loud
levels your amplifier may run out of clean power. It will then begin to produce distorted
power several times greater than its rated output power. This will damage any brand of
speaker very quickly! (Ask your Dealer for amplifier recommendations.)
More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer
A 40 watt/channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 40 watts. If driven to
50 watts, this amplifier will deliver distorted power—which will damage the speaker! A
100 watt/channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 100 watts, but very low
distortion below 100 watts. Therefore, when the speaker requires 50 watts, this more
powerful amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is less likely to occur.
Volume Control
Do not be fooled by the Volume Control of your receiver/preamplifier. It only adjusts
listening level—it is not a “power-output” dial. The amount of amplifier power actually
used at a given Volume Control setting depends solely on the nature of the music you
are listening to.
At a given Volume Control setting a quiet section of music will use less amplifier power
than a loud section. With typical pop-rock, jazz or large scale classical music, the rated
output power of many receivers/amplifiers is often reached when the Volume Control
is between the “11 and 1 o’clock” settings (with bass/treble and loudness controls not
used—otherwise rated power may be reached at even lower Volume Control settings).
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PREVENTING SPEAKER DAMAGE (continued)
Remember, all amplifiers produce distortion when operated beyond their rated output
power. The resulting distortion will damage all speakers! Exercise caution! If you listen
at loud levels, be careful to listen for the point of audible distortion—if the speakers
begin to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your speakers and/or
amplifier(s) will be damaged! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is not covered
by the warranty. If louder volumes are desired, obtain a more powerful amplifier.
There is a Limit!
Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is a point at which you could have
more power than the speaker can handle. At that point you will overpower the speaker
and damage it. Exercise caution! At loud levels do not increase bass/treble controls
from zero and ensure that all loudness/contour/bass EQ buttons are off (otherwise rat-
ed output power will be reached at lower volume control settings). If you listen at loud
levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from the woofer—
then turn the Volume Control down.
The Right Amount of Power
A power-range rating is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and
maximum power input of your Paradigm Founder speakers. Amplifiers that exceed your
speaker’s power-range rating are recommended. Their greater power reserves provide
better sound. However, exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range
rating to prevent damage (keep listening levels below the point of excessive woofer
cone excursion).
YOUR LISTENING ROOM
Paradigm Founder speakers are designed to provide superior high-end sound in a
wide variety of domestic settings. However, it is important to note that listening room
construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the quality of sound you
will ultimately achieve. Your listening room will impose its own character on the
performance capabilities of any speaker system. The extra care you take in correctly
positioning the speakers will result in greater listening enjoyment. Keep the following
guidelines in mind when deciding on the best.
• Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your
room—curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of such items can
result in a somewhat dull sound. The same room without any soft furnishings can
produce a bright overall sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings found in most
living situations provide the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to
sound balanced;
• Concrete floors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems
and are less preferred;
• Rooms where height, width and length are similar should be avoided as they can
exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced
clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with speaker placement to minimize
acoustic problems.
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STAND MOUNTING (optional)
The Paradigm Founder 90C center channel speakers can be mounted to Paradigm’s
J-18C stand if desired. Ask your Paradigm dealer for details.
Stand Mounting a Center Channel Speaker (Founder 90C Shown)
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ATTACHING BUMPER PADS TO BOOKSHELF & CENTER
SPEAKERS
Bookshelf and Center Speakers
Self-adhesive bumper pads (included) should be applied to the bottom corners of
Paradigm Founder bookshelf and center-channel speakers (see illustrations below)
when placed on a shelf or other flat surface. This will isolate your speakers from the
solid surface, improving overall sound quality.
NOTE: As an alternative, you may choose to stand mount your Paradigm Founder 40B
bookshelf speakers using Paradigm stands. Ask your Paradigm dealer for details.
Bookshelf Speaker
(Founder 40B Shown)
Center Channel Speaker
(Founder 90C Shown)
IMPORTANT! To prevent damage to your speaker’s finish, place the top
side of your speaker on a soft surface (rug, blanket, etc.) before applying
the bumper pads to the bottom side corners.
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PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS
Pardigm Founder front speakers are designed to allow flexible placement while
providing a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. To ensure the
best performance possible we strongly recommend that you observe the placement
guidelines on the following pages …
Ideal placement of left and right speakers
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PLACEMENT: FRONT LEFT & RIGHT SPEAKERS (continued)
Accurate Timbre
For the most accurate and natural timbre, place front speakers so that their high-
frequency drivers are approximately at ear level, as shown below.
Placing bookshelf models on Paradigm speaker stands (sold separately) or bookshelves
raises their high-frequency drivers to approximately ear level, thereby ensuring the
best performance possible.
8” (20 cm) 8po (20 cm)
3/4 “x”
“x”
Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants
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