Paradigm Founder 90C Founder Series Owners Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Unpacking Instructions (Floorstanding Speakers) Securing Rubber Feet (Floor) or Spikes (Carpet 2 General Tips 3 Break in 3 Cleaning 3 Preventing Speaker Damage 3 Amplifier Distortion - The #1 Culprit! . . . 3 More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer . . . . 3 Volume Control 3 There is a Limit 4 The Right Amount of Power 4 Your Listening Room 4 Stand Mounting (Optional 5 Attaching Bumper Pads to Bookshelf/ Center/Surround Speakers 6 Bookshelf and Center Speakers 6 Placement: Front Left & Right Speakers 7 Accurate Timbre 8 Balanced Bass 9 Optimal Imaging 10 Anthem Room Correction (ARC 12 (Founder 120H Only) Why ARC 12 How Does ARC Work 12 What's Included With ARC 13 Microphone Positioning & Connection . 14 Pairing 14 Testing Procedure 16 Quick Measure Speaker Position Helper 16 Basic ARC Measurements 17 Advanced Users 17 Speaker Connection 18 Minimum Gauge Requirements 18 Standard Connection for All Speakers . . 19 Bi-Wire Connection 20 Bi-Amp Connection 21 Horizontal Bi-Amplification 22 Vertical Bi-Amplification 22 Fine Tuning 22 Basic Troubleshooting 23 Specifications 24 Limited Warranty 21 Placement: Center Speaker 11 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Paradigm® Founder Series speakers; we are confident that you will hear a stunning difference in your music and home theater system listening experience. Paradigm's Comprehensive R&D, leading-edge technology, use of the finest materials and sophisticated manufacturing and quality control techniques provide vastly superior performance for each component part and at every stage of design. Paradigm® Founder speakers will provide you with unparalleled listening pleasure for many years to come. To achieve all of the exceptional sound that these speakers are capable of providing requires care in installation and operation. Please take the time to read this manual and follow all instructions. If you have further questions, contact your Authorized Paradigm® Reference Collection Dealer or visit the Frequently Asked Questions page in the Support section of our website at paradigm.com. 1