Troubleshooting Guide - Paradigm Signature SM Serie Mode D'emploi

Standard Connection
Raccordement Standard
Fig. 8a
Wiring for "SM" Models
Câblage pour Modèles « SM »
Fig. 8b
Wiring for "Left plus Right" channel sound from a single speaker
Câblage pour couverture à une seule enceinte, canaux Gauche+Droit
Fig. 8c
Wiring for Mono sound (two speakers required)
Câblage pour sortie monophonique (deux enceintes requises)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM
No Sound
No Sound from One or
More Speakers
Lack of Bass or Dislocated
Image (Stereo)
Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned on. Check power outlet at the wall is
working. re headphones plugged in, or is system on Mute? Re-check all connections.
Check your balance control or VC-150 Volume Control (if using). Check that all power cords are properly
plugged in and functioning. Swap the Left speaker cable with the Right speaker cable at the receiver/amplifier
end to determine if the problem is with the speaker or something else (i.e. wiring, amplifier).
One or more speakers may be connected out of phase (their polarity is reversed). Re-check to ensure
that each speaker's cable is connected with correct polarity:
red (+) to red (+) and black (-) to black (-).
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR
L
R
+ +
+ +
LEFT SPEAKER SHOWN
ENCEINTE DE DROITE ILLUSTRÉ
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR
L
R
+ +
L R
+ +
+ +
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR
L
R
L R
RIGHT SPEAKER
ENCEINTE DROITE
SOLUTION
+ +
+ +
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