ROOM PLACEMENT &
THE PARADIGM PERFECT BASS KIT
c) A new search window will appear. Click 'Cancel' in the bottom right
corner to bring up a measurement window;
d) On the menu bar at the top of the new window go to 'Help', then
'About.' The version number will be displayed. Make a note of it;
e) Once installation is complete, delete zip file and extracted folder.
Check Online for the Latest Version of PBK Software
Go to http:///www.paradigm.com/PBK and check under 'Latest Software'
section to see if a newer version of the software is posted. If your version is
up-to-date, simply restart the program and run PBK.
To update the version do the following:
a) Make sure the program is closed on your computer before
downloading new version;
b) Download the latest version to your computer desktop;
c) Right-click on the downloaded .zip file and extract to desktop;
d) Open the extracted folder and double-click on 'Setup'. Software
installation instructions will appear on your screen. Follow them;
e) Once installation is complete, delete file and folder;
f)
Go to Start Menu and run PBK.
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Positioning the Microphone
IMPORTANT! During the measurement process, the mic must point
toward the ceiling, positioned at ear level when you are seated.
1. Position microphone on or near the first position (see diagram, pg. 18).
Remove cushions from seating, if necessary, to attain correct height.
To adjust the height of the telescoping stand, loosen the large black
clamp in the middle of the stand by rotating it counter-clockwise;
retighten once desired height has been achieved.
Five listening positions are normally measured but this number can be
increased to ten positions (see diagram, pg. 18)—the first position must
be at or just in front of the central seating position. Positions 2 and 3
should be symmetric to the left and right of the center line. The same
applies to the remaining positions.
IMPORTANT: Even if your room has less than five seating positions,
to ensure optimal sound, measurements must be taken from five different
listening positions. Each position should be at least 2 feet (60 cm) apart.
2. Set the microphone in the first position;
3. Before starting to measure, set the subwoofer's Gain control to its
center detent position; set Cut-Off Frequency to Bypass; and set Phase
control to '0'. After running PBK, these controls can be adjusted as
necessary as you complete the setup of your system. See section
'Fine Tuning.'