Paradigm Monitor SUB 12 Manual - Page 6

YOUR NEW SUBWOOFER Break-In Although your Paradigm subwoofer will sound great "out of the carton" it will sound even better when broken in. Allow it to operate for several hours before you listen critically. Cleaning Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your subwoofer. Clean it with a damp soft cloth, but do not get it wet. Do not place wet objects, such as drinking glasses or potted plants, on top of it. If allowed to soak in, even a small amount of water may permanently damage the enclosure. POWER REQUIREMENTS The "Watts" (W) rating indicated on the rear panel of your subwoofer is the typical AC power the unit will draw when producing its maximum power output. However, the actual wattage draw will vary with the bass content of the program material. ROOM ACOUSTICS You are about to experience the powerful and extremely accurate deep bass performance of Paradigm subwoofers. These subwoofers offer incredible output with low distortion, exceptional extension and superb definition. It is important to note, however, that just as the amount of soft furnishings has a decided impact on mid and high frequencies, those frequencies below 150 Hz are dramatically affected by the room itself-its size, shape, as well as the physical boundaries of the room. The extra care you take in correctly positioning your subwoofer(s) will result in greater listening enjoyment. Keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding on best subwoofer placement: • 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 subwoofer placement to minimize acoustic problems. NOTE: Even when the world's finest speakers are perfectly positioned, the room can still have a dramatic impact on performance. Paradigm's Perfect Bass Kit (PBK) sold separately is the solution. In less than five minutes problems of the room are a thing of the past. See the section on Connection for more details or contact your dealer to purchase the PBK. WIRELESS OPERATION Placement plays a major role in optimizing bass performance. However, it can impose the inconvenience not to mention the unsightliness of running long lengths of cable through walls, along baseboards and under floors and carpets. Listening rooms can become a rat's nest of wires! When you choose the wireless option, cable clutter becomes a thing of the past and actual system setup time is often drastically reduced. If you purchased the Paradigm PT-2 Transmitter to operate your new sub wirelessly, follow the operating instructions that come with the product. If you did not purchase the PT-2 but are interested in going wireless, see your dealer for more information. TIP! The PT-2 transmitter will work with up to four Monitor Series 7 subwoofers simultaneously. 5