Paradigm CI Pro P65-IW Manual - Page 5

7.1 Rear Placement Using One P80-SM Speaker (Fig. 1f) Center one speaker behind the listening area with domes positioned toward the left and right sides of the room. Connect to L/R Rears for spacious 7.1 rear-channel sound. For Connection instructions for P80-SM Model turn to page 11. Placement Options for Guided Soundfield™ Model (P80-A, E80-A) Paradigm® Guided Soundfield™ in-ceiling speakers are optimized for use in rooms with 8´ (2.4 m) to 9´ (2.74 m) high ceilings. They allow you to "guide" a widedispersion arc of sound toward a specific area of the room in much the same way we guide a floodlight to flood an area with light. For overall clarity and balanced bass performance, these speakers should be mounted in the ceiling 12" (30 cm) or more from the wall, as shown in Figs. 2a to 2f. NOTE: Guiding the sound should be done after connecting the speaker, but before final tightening of flange screws. See "Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield™," below. Guided Soundfield™ Left/Right Speakers (Fig. 2a) Follow the general guidelines for speaker placement provided at the beginning of the main section, keeping in mind the distance from the front speakers to your primary listening area should be 10' (3 m) to 14' (4.27 m), as shown. Adding a Guided Soundfield™ Center Speaker (Fig. 2b) Follow the directions for placement given earlier, then position the center speaker between the L/R speakers, with drivers pointed toward the center of the listening area. GUIDED SOUNDFIELD™ SURROUNDS/REARS These speakers are also ideal for use as surrounds/rears. "Guiding" the sound toward the sides and rear of the room creates an enveloping, reverberant soundfield. Keep in mind that speakers should be mounted 12" (30 cm) or more from the wall. 5.1 Surround Placement (Fig. 2c) Position one speaker on either side of the listening area, with drivers pointed toward the side walls. 6.1 Rear Placement (Fig. 2d) Begin with the '5.1 Surround Placement' (above) then center 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, one slightly right, the other slightly left of the listening position, with drivers pointed to the back of the room, as shown. Guided Soundfield™ for Direct-Radiating Surrounds/Rears (Fig. 2f) Alternatively, these speakers may be used as direct-radiating speakers, positioned with drivers pointed toward the listening area. Use Fig. 2f as a guide to positioning as you experiment to achieve optimal surround sound in your room. Fine Tuning the Guided Soundfield™ Once you have decided on placement, connect the speaker following directions for connection on page 6. Before final tightening of the flange screws, rotate speaker until drive assembly points in the desired direction. Then, follow directions for Installation on page 5. To readjust direction of sound, loosen screws, rotate drive assembly until it points in the desired direction, then re-tighten screws. 4