Paradigm SUB 2 - Manuel (Page 28)

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Take the time to read through the following descriptions and become familiar
with them before you begin to fine tune your new system.
Auto-On/Standby
Eliminates the need for a manually operated power switch. Turns the subwoofer
on when it senses an input signal. If no input signal is sensed after a period of
time, the subwoofer will enter standby mode, drawing a very small amount of
power. Standby mode allows the subwoofer to switch on quickly when an input
signal is present. Note: while is standby mode, the rear panel may be warm to
the touch. This is a normal part of the subwoofer operation.
Trigger-On/Off
Allows the subwoofer’s power on/off to be controlled by components that have
trigger outputs (Preamp/Processor or A/V Receiver, etc.).
Subwoofer Level
Balances the subwoofer’s output level with the other speakers in your system.
Once set, to make on-the-fly changes for particular program material or personal
taste, use your Processor or A/V Receiver’s subwoofer level control.
Subwoofer Cut-Off and Bypass Option
Controls the subwoofer’s upper-frequency cut-off. This can be set to match the
low-frequency roll-off characteristics of your system’s speakers. For example:
If your speakers play to approximately 80 Hz, you can set the subwoofer cut-off
frequency to approximately 80 Hz.
Bypass option allows you to bypass the subwoofer’s built-in cut-off control to
let your preamp/processor’s or receiver’s internal bass management system
provide the crossover function.
Phase Alignment
Depending on where the subwoofer is placed in your room, there may be
bass frequency cancellation. This can occur because your subwoofer and
front speakers are out-of-phase—they work against each other through
their frequency overlap region. Bass is then reduced and may even sound
disjointed. This control accurately synchronizes your subwoofer and front
speakers through their bass frequency overlap region.
THE USB PORT / PBK INTERFACE
Allows for:
•
Connection of Paradigm’s Perfect Bass Kit (PBK)
(for more information see the preceding section);
• Possible future upgrades to the software installed
in your subwoofer.
CONTROL FACILITIES