Paradigm Cinema Phantom - Manuel (Page 3)

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YOUR NEW SPEAKERS
Paradigm ® Cinema ™ speakers are ideally suited to a variety of lifestyle applications. Their compact size allows
for easy installation throughout your home. To ensure the best performance possible, we strongly recommend
that you observe the placement guidelines provided in the “Speaker Placement” section.
Cleaning
Do not use a strong or abrasive cleaner on your speakers. Clean them with a damp soft cloth, but do not get
them wet. Do not place wet objects such as drinking glasses or potted plants on top of the speakers. Even
a small amount of water may permanently damage the speaker enclosure.
Spikes and Outrigger Feet
Isolation spikes and outrigger feet are included with Cinema
™ floorstanding models. We highly recommend
installing these spikes as they will improve the sound of your speakers by isolating them from the floor.
Spikes may also be used with outrigger feet
(included). The most convenient time to install spikes and feet
is during the unpacking process (see Fig. 1).
Wall and Stand Mounting
IMPORTANT: Paradigm does not supply the hardware
for mounting speaker brackets to the wall.
If your speakers have keyhole slots on the rear they can be mounted on a wall. Your model may also have
holes spaced 60-mm apart in the backs of the enclosures which will allow for wall mounting with either the
brackets included
(selected models), or a variety of PARADIGM ® wall-mounting brackets (optional extra, see
your Authorized Paradigm ® Dealer). If you are wall-mounting speakers, take extra care in installation—we
always recommend the use of safety straps as secondary restraints.
Your speakers can also be mounted on optional PARADIGM ® speaker stands (see your Dealer) or placed on a
bookshelf or desk.
HOW TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE
Use an appropriate amplifier. At high volumes, a very powerful amplifier can overdrive your
speakers and damage them. On the other hand, if your amplifier isn’t powerful enough, it can
produce clipping distortion that can easily damage high-frequency drivers.
(See your Dealer.)
Don’t be fooled by your amplifier’s volume control. It adjusts listening level—it does not
indicate power output. If your speakers begin to sound harsh or grating, or if you hear the bass
breaking up, turn the volume down immediately or you will damage your speakers! This type
of damage constitutes abuse and is not covered by warranty!
Tone controls and equalizers can demand even more power from an amplifier, lowering the
point at which it produces clipping distortion. Use them sparingly, if at all, and do not use them
when listening at loud levels.