Your New System; Configuring Your Amplifier; Power Requirements - Paradigm X Serie Manuel Du Propriétaire

YOUR NEW SYSTEM

Break-In
Although your Paradigm ® or Paradigm
system will sound great "out of the carton," it will sound even better when
broken in. Read through this manual and the manual included with your
new subwoofer before beginning to set up your system to make sure you
are getting all the high-end performance your system has to offer.
Optional Rack Mounting
Your new amplifier comes with rack-mount handles allowing you to mount
it in an A/V rack, if desired (rack not included). See Fig. 1 for easy assembly.

CONFIGURING YOUR AMPLIFIER

IMPORTANT! Before setting up your system be sure to
read all Safety Precautions and Operating Instructions
included at the beginning of this manual.
The following chart indicates the quantity of corresponding subwoofers
that can safely be matched with your amplifier. Follow the chart to achieve
optimal sound:
AMPLIFIER MODEL SUBWOOFER MODEL
AND QUANTITY
One X-300 Amplifier: 2, 3 or 4 Paradigm
1 Paradigm
One X-850 Amplifier: Up to 2 Paradigm
RVC subwoofers
WARNING: The following procedure is
imperative for correct system setup. Failure
Using Your Amplifier with a Paradigm
to follow the instructions that apply to your
setup will result in permanent damage to
amplifier and subwoofer. Such damage is
NOT covered under the Paradigm warranty.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

The "Watts" (W) rating indicated on the amplifier's rear panel is the typical
power your amplifier will draw during normal use. However, when producing
its maximum power output, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass
content of the program material—more if there is a lot of deep bass, less when
there is not as much bass.
WANT TO USE MORE THAN ONE X-850 AMPLIFIER? In this case, we
recommend connecting each amplifier to its own AC circuit.
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® Reference amplifier/subwoofer
® PCS subwoofers or
® Reference RVC subwoofer
® Reference
Cleaning and Care
Your X-Series amplifier has a very durable finish. To clean, simply wipe it
with a dry soft cloth.
Reference RVC Subwoofer:
To prevent damage to amplifier or subwoofer, the Impedance Matching
Switch on your 'Reference' RVC subwoofer's baffle must be correctly
positioned (See Fig. 2).
Setup CD included with your Amplifier: (all models)
Your amplifier comes with a Setup CD that allows you to configure your
subwoofer for optimal sound . Install the software and perform the
setup before connecting your amplifier to the subwoofer.
Installing the Software:
(PC requirements are Windows XP or Vista; USB port)
1. Insert the Setup CD into your computer's CD or DVD drive. Installation
instructions will appear on your screen. If your computer does not allow a CD
to 'auto-run', double-click on the 'My Computer' icon on your computer
desktop and select the CD drive, open it and double-click on setup.exe.
2. The installation process will install several files into a Paradigm folder on
your computer and create shortcuts on your Start Menu. Locate the shortcut
on the Start Menu (under the Paradigm folder). Shortcut name will be
'X300 and X850 Configurator.exe' Launch the application.
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3. You will be presented with a list of options for setup, select the one that
matches your setup and follow the instructions on the screen.
THERMAL PROTECTION: ALL X-Series amplifiers are equipped with a
thermal protection feature. In the event of loss of output please wait for
automatic reset.