Datasheet
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YOUR "GO-TO" CUSTOM INSTALL SPEAKER. The CI Home series address the important considerations when selecting custom installation speakers: truly superior sound, easy installation, and a new bezel-free micro-perf grille with clean, extended bass. Rigid ABS clamps simplify and reduce installation time. MATCHING GRILLES: Mix and match CI Home, CI Pro and CI Elite for a seamless aesthetic from room-to ensure smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening...
YOUR "GO-TO" CUSTOM INSTALL SPEAKER. The CI Home series address the important considerations when selecting custom installation speakers: truly superior sound, easy installation, and a new bezel-free micro-perf grille with clean, extended bass. Rigid ABS clamps simplify and reduce installation time. MATCHING GRILLES: Mix and match CI Home, CI Pro and CI Elite for a seamless aesthetic from room-to ensure smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening...
Datasheet
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... gasket when installing speaker. Room Sensitivity - Technical Specifications H55-R H65-R H65-SM H65-A H80-R H55-IW H65-IW H55-LCR Design Crossover High Frequency Driver Bass / Midrange 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 3-driver, 2 x 2-way in-ceiling, switchable stereo/mono, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, 30°-Angled Guided Soundfield™ system, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-wall, ABS...
... gasket when installing speaker. Room Sensitivity - Technical Specifications H55-R H65-R H65-SM H65-A H80-R H55-IW H65-IW H55-LCR Design Crossover High Frequency Driver Bass / Midrange 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 3-driver, 2 x 2-way in-ceiling, switchable stereo/mono, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, 30°-Angled Guided Soundfield™ system, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-ceiling, ABS chassis & mounting clamps 2-driver, 2-way in-wall, ABS...
Manual
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... knockouts allows for vertical or horizontal installs; • Pre-drilled mounting holes surround flange for a firebox to one hour. TABLE OF CONTENTS Fireproof Backboxes 1 Your New Speakers 2 How To Avoid Speaker Damage . . . . . 2 Your Listening Room 2 Speaker Assembly Parts List 2 Speaker Placement Guidelines . . . . . 3 Color-Match Painting 5 Installation 5 Speaker Placement (pictorial 7 Speaker Installation and Connection (pictorial 9 Speaker Connection 11 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Limited Warranty 12 FIREPROOF BACKBOXES Paradigm in-wall and in Air Handling Spaces...
... knockouts allows for vertical or horizontal installs; • Pre-drilled mounting holes surround flange for a firebox to one hour. TABLE OF CONTENTS Fireproof Backboxes 1 Your New Speakers 2 How To Avoid Speaker Damage . . . . . 2 Your Listening Room 2 Speaker Assembly Parts List 2 Speaker Placement Guidelines . . . . . 3 Color-Match Painting 5 Installation 5 Speaker Placement (pictorial 7 Speaker Installation and Connection (pictorial 9 Speaker Connection 11 Troubleshooting Guide 11 Limited Warranty 12 FIREPROOF BACKBOXES Paradigm in-wall and in Air Handling Spaces...
Manual
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... to follow these guidelines: a) Strong, rigid walls and ceilings are affected by warranty! Do not use . If your amplifier's volume control. Tone controls and equalizers can thicken at loud levels. YOUR LISTENING ROOM The CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are broken in the quality of the speaker wet. Operate them sparingly, if at all play a part in . High-frequency drivers use them warm to further increase rigidity. b) M idrange...
... to follow these guidelines: a) Strong, rigid walls and ceilings are affected by warranty! Do not use . If your amplifier's volume control. Tone controls and equalizers can thicken at loud levels. YOUR LISTENING ROOM The CI Home Series in-wall/in-ceiling speakers are broken in the quality of the speaker wet. Operate them sparingly, if at all play a part in . High-frequency drivers use them warm to further increase rigidity. b) M idrange...
Manual
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... right sides of the listening area. The other 3 domes will emphasize bass. Accurate Timbre and Imaging Our CI Home Series in-wall/in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is connected to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area. 5.1 Surround Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 1c) Place one dome of the room and the other...
... right sides of the listening area. The other 3 domes will emphasize bass. Accurate Timbre and Imaging Our CI Home Series in-wall/in smaller areas less suited to a stereo pair of speakers or where a single speaker is connected to achieve the broadest sound coverage in the main listening area. 5.1 Surround Placement Using Two Speakers (Fig. 1c) Place one dome of the room and the other...
Manual
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... directions for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound. Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield™ Once you experiment to L/R Rears for Installation on page 6. 7.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 1f) Center one speaker behind the listening area, one speaker behind the listening area with drivers pointed toward the back wall. 7.1 Surround/Rear Placement (Fig. 2e) Begin with the '5.1 Surround Placement' (above), then position another pair of speakers behind the listening area with light. Use Fig. 2f as a guide...
... directions for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound. Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield™ Once you experiment to L/R Rears for Installation on page 6. 7.1 Rear Placement Using One Speaker (Fig. 1f) Center one speaker behind the listening area, one speaker behind the listening area with drivers pointed toward the back wall. 7.1 Surround/Rear Placement (Fig. 2e) Begin with the '5.1 Surround Placement' (above), then position another pair of speakers behind the listening area with light. Use Fig. 2f as a guide...
Manual
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... the wall right behind the grille • Do not use of high-quality speaker cable is FT4 For optimum sound reproduction the use a paint roller To Paint, Follow These Steps: 1) Remove the grille. 2) In a well-ventilated area, apply several light coats of fiberglass insulation, the same height as the Paradigm® VC-150. (Sold separately, please see dealer). 1. INSTALLATION Turn your receiver/amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. Trace...
... the wall right behind the grille • Do not use of high-quality speaker cable is FT4 For optimum sound reproduction the use a paint roller To Paint, Follow These Steps: 1) Remove the grille. 2) In a well-ventilated area, apply several light coats of fiberglass insulation, the same height as the Paradigm® VC-150. (Sold separately, please see dealer). 1. INSTALLATION Turn your receiver/amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. Trace...
Manual
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... the added force. Fasten cable to a LOW setting. Then ... Repeat the entire procedure for proper stereo imaging and bass performance. Installing the Speaker IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging or breaking the clamps, set your receiver/amplifier. A high power setting is critical for the Left speaker. Installing the Grille 1) Gently press the grille onto the front face of your drill to bracket with one speaker channel at a time to the...
... the added force. Fasten cable to a LOW setting. Then ... Repeat the entire procedure for proper stereo imaging and bass performance. Installing the Speaker IMPORTANT! To avoid damaging or breaking the clamps, set your receiver/amplifier. A high power setting is critical for the Left speaker. Installing the Grille 1) Gently press the grille onto the front face of your drill to bracket with one speaker channel at a time to the...
Manual
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SPEAKER PLACEMENT (pictorial) H65-SM Speakers (Arrows indicate direction of tweeters) Fig. 1a Single-Speaker "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1b Distributed "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1c 5.1 Surround Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers Fig. 1d 6.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker Fig. 1e 7.1 Surround + Rear Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers 7 Fig. 1f 7.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker
SPEAKER PLACEMENT (pictorial) H65-SM Speakers (Arrows indicate direction of tweeters) Fig. 1a Single-Speaker "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1b Distributed "Left plus Right" Sound Fig. 1c 5.1 Surround Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers Fig. 1d 6.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker Fig. 1e 7.1 Surround + Rear Placement using Two H65-SM Speakers 7 Fig. 1f 7.1 Rear Placement using One H65-SM Speaker
Manual
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Guided Soundfield™ Models ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ Fig. 2a Front Left and Right Speakers Fig. 2b Front Left, Center, Right Speakers ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2c 5.1 Surround Placement, diffuse soundfield Fig. 2d ˝ Min. 12 6.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield ˝ Min. 12 ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2e ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2f 7.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield Direct-Radiating Speakers in a 7.1 placement 8
Guided Soundfield™ Models ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ ˝ Min. 12 10´-14´ Fig. 2a Front Left and Right Speakers Fig. 2b Front Left, Center, Right Speakers ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2c 5.1 Surround Placement, diffuse soundfield Fig. 2d ˝ Min. 12 6.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield ˝ Min. 12 ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2e ˝ Min. 12 Fig. 2f 7.1 Rear Placement, diffuse soundfield Direct-Radiating Speakers in a 7.1 placement 8
Manual
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SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (pictorial) NOTE: If the clamps are not set to the right position, use a screwdriver to turn the screws counter-clockwise until the clamps are in the correct position. In-Ceiling Mounting ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c Fig. 3d Fig. 3e 9
SPEAKER INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION (pictorial) NOTE: If the clamps are not set to the right position, use a screwdriver to turn the screws counter-clockwise until the clamps are in the correct position. In-Ceiling Mounting ✔ ✘ ✔ ✘ Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c Fig. 3d Fig. 3e 9
Manual
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... 11 SPEAKER CONNECTION ALL MODELS (2 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + R + - Are headphones plugged in and functioning. R - + + - No Sound from One or More Speakers Check your balance control. Swap the Left speaker cable with the Right speaker cable at the wall is system on . Re-check all power cords are properly plugged in , or is working. H65 SM (1 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + + - wiring, amplifier). Check power outlet at the receiver/amplifier end to determine if the problem is with correct polarity: red (+) to red...
... 11 SPEAKER CONNECTION ALL MODELS (2 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + R + - Are headphones plugged in and functioning. R - + + - No Sound from One or More Speakers Check your balance control. Swap the Left speaker cable with the Right speaker cable at the wall is system on . Re-check all power cords are properly plugged in , or is working. H65 SM (1 SPEAKER STEREO SETUP) L RECEIVER / AMPLIFIER R L - + + - wiring, amplifier). Check power outlet at the receiver/amplifier end to determine if the problem is with correct polarity: red (+) to red...
Manual
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... unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Paradigm Electronics Inc. It is not covered under warranty. and Canada) to arrange, bring in professional or commercial applications; Retain manual and sales receipt for more information. Warranty is used in ...cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by anyone. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® In-Wall/In-Ceiling CI Home Series Speakers are warranted to be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of the...
... unauthorized service facility; • The serial number has been removed or defaced. Paradigm Electronics Inc. It is not covered under warranty. and Canada) to arrange, bring in professional or commercial applications; Retain manual and sales receipt for more information. Warranty is used in ...cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by anyone. LIMITED WARRANTY Paradigm® In-Wall/In-Ceiling CI Home Series Speakers are warranted to be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of the...