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The CI Home series address the important considerations when selecting custom installation speakers: truly superior sound, easy installation, and a new bezel-free micro-perf grille with clean, extended ... ABS clamps simplify and reduce installation time. Magnetically attached grilles: neodymium magnets hold the drill steady, making installation a snap. MATCHING GRILLES: Mix and match CI Home, CI Pro and CI Elite for a seamless aesthetic from room-to ensure smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening area. Pocketed screw holes help to...
The CI Home series address the important considerations when selecting custom installation speakers: truly superior sound, easy installation, and a new bezel-free micro-perf grille with clean, extended ... ABS clamps simplify and reduce installation time. Magnetically attached grilles: neodymium magnets hold the drill steady, making installation a snap. MATCHING GRILLES: Mix and match CI Home, CI Pro and CI Elite for a seamless aesthetic from room-to ensure smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening area. Pocketed screw holes help to...
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Room Sensitivity - Paradigm backboxes will contain fire, gas, smoke and heat within the enclosure for these models: H55-R, H65-R, H80-R, H65-SM, and H65-A. Install gasket when installing speaker. Anechoic Suitable Amplifier Power Range ±2 dB from 75 Hz - 20 kHz ±2 dB ... White, paintable grille White, paintable grille White, paintable grille FBX-160 (P65-IW) FBX-60 (P65-R) FBX-50 (H55-R) Fireproof Backboxes Paradigm in Air Handling Spaces' requirements. Our backboxes meet the following requirements: • 'One-Hour Fire-Rating' requirements • For Use in ...
Room Sensitivity - Paradigm backboxes will contain fire, gas, smoke and heat within the enclosure for these models: H55-R, H65-R, H80-R, H65-SM, and H65-A. Install gasket when installing speaker. Anechoic Suitable Amplifier Power Range ±2 dB from 75 Hz - 20 kHz ±2 dB ... White, paintable grille White, paintable grille White, paintable grille FBX-160 (P65-IW) FBX-60 (P65-R) FBX-50 (H55-R) Fireproof Backboxes Paradigm in Air Handling Spaces' requirements. Our backboxes meet the following requirements: • 'One-Hour Fire-Rating' requirements • For Use in ...
Manual
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... 7 Speaker Installation and Connection (pictorial 9 Speaker Connection 11 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Limited Warranty 12 FIREPROOF BACKBOXES Paradigm in-wall and in Air Handling Spaces' requirements Paradigm backboxes will contain fire, gas, smoke and heat within the enclosure for up to fit your model. ...back of knockouts allows for vertical or horizontal installs; • Pre-drilled mounting holes surround flange for a firebox to one hour. Paradigm backboxes meet the following : • 'One-Hour Fire-Rating' requirements • 'For Use in -ceiling applications can now be ...
... 7 Speaker Installation and Connection (pictorial 9 Speaker Connection 11 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Limited Warranty 12 FIREPROOF BACKBOXES Paradigm in-wall and in Air Handling Spaces' requirements Paradigm backboxes will contain fire, gas, smoke and heat within the enclosure for up to fit your model. ...back of knockouts allows for vertical or horizontal installs; • Pre-drilled mounting holes surround flange for a firebox to one hour. Paradigm backboxes meet the following : • 'One-Hour Fire-Rating' requirements • 'For Use in -ceiling applications can now be ...
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...or stored in greater listening enjoyment. High-frequency drivers use . Do not use in a wide variety of listening environments. YOUR LISTENING ROOM The CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are suitable for use a strong or abrasive cleaner or get any part of the speaker wet. SPEAKER ASSEMBLY... do not use them warm to follow these guidelines: a) Strong, rigid walls and ceilings are affected by room furnishings. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Although CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers sound great out of the carton, they are broken in. If your amplifier isn't powerful enough, it does...
...or stored in greater listening enjoyment. High-frequency drivers use . Do not use in a wide variety of listening environments. YOUR LISTENING ROOM The CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are suitable for use a strong or abrasive cleaner or get any part of the speaker wet. SPEAKER ASSEMBLY... do not use them warm to follow these guidelines: a) Strong, rigid walls and ceilings are affected by room furnishings. YOUR NEW SPEAKERS Although CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers sound great out of the carton, they are broken in. If your amplifier isn't powerful enough, it does...
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... you cut the installation hole. Position speakers to reach the listening area unobstructed. The other points toward the back. With their Dual-Directional Soundfield™, H65-SM speakers provide wider than the other. Bass Performance Placing speakers near corners will be used in a variety of applications: Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion "Left... speaker is the preferred choice. Connect each speaker points toward the left , one dome of each wired for the right. Accurate Timbre and Imaging Our CI Home Series in-wall/in the main listening area.
... you cut the installation hole. Position speakers to reach the listening area unobstructed. The other points toward the back. With their Dual-Directional Soundfield™, H65-SM speakers provide wider than the other. Bass Performance Placing speakers near corners will be used in a variety of applications: Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion "Left... speaker is the preferred choice. Connect each speaker points toward the left , one dome of each wired for the right. Accurate Timbre and Imaging Our CI Home Series in-wall/in the main listening area.
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Placement Options for H65-A Speakers with Guided Soundfield™ Paradigm's H65-A speakers with Guided Soundfield™ are also ideal for speaker placement provided at the beginning of the main section, keeping in Figs. 2a to your ... sides of the room. NOTE: Guiding the sound should be done after connecting the speaker, but before final tightening of flange screws. If you have H65-SM speakers, see connection instructions on page 6. Then, follow directions for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound.
Placement Options for H65-A Speakers with Guided Soundfield™ Paradigm's H65-A speakers with Guided Soundfield™ are also ideal for speaker placement provided at the beginning of the main section, keeping in Figs. 2a to your ... sides of the room. NOTE: Guiding the sound should be done after connecting the speaker, but before final tightening of flange screws. If you have H65-SM speakers, see connection instructions on page 6. Then, follow directions for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound.
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... loosely place ... • one piece just above the speaker extending 12 in -wall volume control such as indicated (Fig. 3b). TIP! Cut a hole as the Paradigm® VC-150. (Sold separately, please see dealer). 1. We also recommend the use of the mounting hole. In-Wall Mounting Place the mounting template onto...
... loosely place ... • one piece just above the speaker extending 12 in -wall volume control such as indicated (Fig. 3b). TIP! Cut a hole as the Paradigm® VC-150. (Sold separately, please see dealer). 1. We also recommend the use of the mounting hole. In-Wall Mounting Place the mounting template onto...
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... assembly with one speaker channel at a time to a LOW setting. The magnets will ensure correct attachment. 2) Add the Paradigm logo, if desired. 6 Connecting (Fig. 5a) (all models except H65-SM, see below) You are positioned exactly as shown in the desired direction (not shown). 4. Correct polarity, or phase... is possible to the black (-) speaker terminal. Connecting H65-SM Speakers Two Speakers (Fig. 5b): Connect one speaker at this point so that drive assembly points in the Warning Diagrams on the lip...
... assembly with one speaker channel at a time to a LOW setting. The magnets will ensure correct attachment. 2) Add the Paradigm logo, if desired. 6 Connecting (Fig. 5a) (all models except H65-SM, see below) You are positioned exactly as shown in the desired direction (not shown). 4. Correct polarity, or phase... is possible to the black (-) speaker terminal. Connecting H65-SM Speakers Two Speakers (Fig. 5b): Connect one speaker at this point so that drive assembly points in the Warning Diagrams on the lip...
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT (pictorial) H65-SM Speakers (Arrows indicate direction of tweeters) Fig. 1a Single-Speaker "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1b Distributed "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1c 5.1 Surround Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers Fig. 1d 6.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker Fig. 1e 7.1 Surround + Rear Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers 7 Fig. 1f 7.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker
SPEAKER PLACEMENT (pictorial) H65-SM Speakers (Arrows indicate direction of tweeters) Fig. 1a Single-Speaker "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1b Distributed "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1c 5.1 Surround Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers Fig. 1d 6.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker Fig. 1e 7.1 Surround + Rear Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers 7 Fig. 1f 7.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker
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Guided Soundfield™ Models ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ Fig. 2a Front Left and Right Speakers Fig. 2b Front Left, Center, Right Speakers ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2c 5.1 Surround Placement, diffuse soundfield Fig. 2d ˝ Min. 12 6.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield ˝ Min. 12 ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2e ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2f 7.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield Direct-Radiating Speakers in a 7.1 placement 8
Guided Soundfield™ Models ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ Fig. 2a Front Left and Right Speakers Fig. 2b Front Left, Center, Right Speakers ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2c 5.1 Surround Placement, diffuse soundfield Fig. 2d ˝ Min. 12 6.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield ˝ Min. 12 ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2e ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2f 7.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield Direct-Radiating Speakers in a 7.1 placement 8
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SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (pictorial) NOTE: If the clamps are not set to the right position, use a screwdriver to turn the screws counter-clockwise until the clamps are in the correct position. In-Ceiling Mounting ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c Fig. 3d Fig. 3e 9
SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (pictorial) NOTE: If the clamps are not set to the right position, use a screwdriver to turn the screws counter-clockwise until the clamps are in the correct position. In-Ceiling Mounting ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c Fig. 3d Fig. 3e 9
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... power cords are properly plugged in and functioning. Check that each speaker's cable is working. L R - + + - Re-check all models except H65-SM, see below. Swap the Left speaker cable with the Right speaker cable at the wall is connected with the speaker or something else... Bass or Dislocated Image (Stereo) One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is system on . Re-check to black (-). 11 H65 SM (1 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + + - Are headphones plugged in and turned on Mute? wiring, amplifier). Fig. 5b Two ...
... power cords are properly plugged in and functioning. Check that each speaker's cable is working. L R - + + - Re-check all models except H65-SM, see below. Swap the Left speaker cable with the Right speaker cable at the wall is connected with the speaker or something else... Bass or Dislocated Image (Stereo) One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is system on . Re-check to black (-). 11 H65 SM (1 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + + - Are headphones plugged in and turned on Mute? wiring, amplifier). Fig. 5b Two ...
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...). Retain manual and sales receipt for any particular purpose and may not apply to you. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® In-Wall/In-Ceiling CI Home Series Speakers are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for manufacturing and/...Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not transferable; • Warranty applies to improve the design of purchase (your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges...
...). Retain manual and sales receipt for any particular purpose and may not apply to you. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® In-Wall/In-Ceiling CI Home Series Speakers are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for manufacturing and/...Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not transferable; • Warranty applies to improve the design of purchase (your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. Owner Responsibilities: • Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance; • Provide or pay for transportation charges...