Crown CDi 1000 - Outdoor speaker Paradigm - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Professional 2-Channel Amplifier
Brand	Paradigm
Model	Crown CDi 1000
Number of Channels	2
Rated Power Output (per channel @ 4 ohms)	500 W
Load Impedance	2 ohms, 4 ohms, 8 ohms, 70V, 140V
Sensitivity (for full rated power at 8 ohms)	1.4 V
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	100 dB (A-weighted)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	< 0.5%
Damping Factor (20 Hz to 400 Hz)	500
Frequency Response (at 1W, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)	+0 dB, -1 dB
Crosstalk (below rated power, 20 Hz to 1 kHz)	70 dB
Input Impedance (Balanced)	20 kΩ
Input Impedance (Unbalanced)	10 kΩ
Display	Front-panel LCD
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)	Crossovers, EQ filters, delay, output limiting
Presets	Custom Paradigm DSP presets for various speaker/subwoofer configurations
Power Supply	Switch-mode universal
Power Connector	IEC 15A
Dimensions (H x W x D)	3.5" x 19" x 12.25" (8.9 x 48.3 x 31.1 cm)
Weight	22.0 lbs (10.0 kg)
Included Accessories	Stereo RCA to Euroblock Adapter Cable
Mounting	19" rackmount standard

Frequently Asked Questions - Crown CDi 1000 Paradigm

What is the power output of the Crown CDi 1000 amplifier?

The Crown CDi 1000 delivers 500 watts per channel at 4 ohms, and is rated for 2-, 4-, and 8-ohm loads as well as 70V and 140V outputs.

Does the Crown CDi 1000 have built-in DSP?

Yes, it features an onboard DSP with crossovers, EQ filters, delay, and output limiting. It also includes custom Paradigm presets for optimal performance with Garden Oasis speakers.

Can I use the Crown CDi 1000 with long speaker wires?

Yes, the amplifier has presets for long wire installations (100 feet or longer) that adjust signal levels and crossover settings to maintain sound quality.

What loads can the Crown CDi 1000 drive?

It can drive 2-ohm, 4-ohm, and 8-ohm loads, as well as 70V and 140V distributed audio systems.

What is included in the box with the Crown CDi 1000?

The package includes the Crown CDi 1000 amplifier, a Stereo RCA to Euroblock Adapter Cable, and a user manual.

How do I configure the DSP presets?

Use the front-panel LCD screen to navigate and select from the custom Paradigm presets. The presets are numbered and correspond to specific satellite and subwoofer combinations as shown in the Audio Settings Chart.

Is the Crown CDi 1000 weatherproof for outdoor use?

No, the amplifier is designed for indoor installation. The Garden Oasis satellite speakers and inground subwoofers are weatherproof and can be used outdoors, but the amplifier should be placed in a dry, sheltered location.

How do I connect a subwoofer to the Crown CDi 1000?

Connect the subwoofer to the amplifier using the Euroblock connector included. Then select the appropriate DSP preset based on the subwoofer model and wire length (long or short) as per the Audio Settings Chart.

What is the warranty on the Crown CDi 1000?

Warranty details are not provided in the manual. Please contact your Paradigm dealer or refer to the official Paradigm website for warranty information.

Can I use the Crown CDi 1000 with speakers other than Paradigm Garden Oasis?

Yes, the amplifier can drive any compatible speakers, but the custom DSP presets are optimized for Paradigm Garden Oasis satellites and subwoofers. For other speakers, you may need to manually configure the DSP settings.

USER MANUAL Crown CDi 1000 Paradigm

Garden basis

Audiophile Performance. Designed for the Outdoors.

Get outside and play ... music, that is. Paradigm takes the excitement of music and plants it in your own backyard.

Your Paradigm dealer can create the perfect outdoor listening setup and accurately determine the correct speaker size, number and placement, based on your listening environment.

It's easy, and will ensure your setup is long lasting and ideal for your pool, deck, or garden.

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• GO4: 4" Satellite Speaker
• GO6: 6" Satellite Speaker
• GO10SW: 10" Inground Subwoofer
• GO12SW: 12" Inground Subwoofer
• 70V / 100V / 8ohms Crown Amplifier
- Mounting Accessories

Satellite Speakers

Garden Oasis speakers feature premium driver and tweeter components in a single, wide-dispersion shell casing. Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED™), a patent-pending technology, significantly reduces negative effects of diffraction while improving critical midrange frequencies. The irregular edges and off-center placement break up standing waves typically found around the woofer cone and tweeter housing of other designs.

Paradigm's Garden Oasis speakers deliver a dynamic, natural sound unmatched by other outdoor loudspeakers.

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GO4 4" Satellite Speaker

Black studio microphone with a circular grille and adjustable base (no text or symbols visible)

GO6 6" Satellite Speaker

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Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED") Technology Patent Pending

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Protective Speaker Cover for Off Season Use.

70V, 100V and 8 ohm Options

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GO12SW 12" Inground Subwoofer

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GO10SW 10" Inground Subwoofer

The subwoofer's low-heat design is vented through the "chimney," providing a constant flow of fresh air while always protecting the system from harsh weather and water.

The flared chimney port system, combined with a high-intensity magnet structure, thumps out deep, musical bass without chuffing or extraneous vibration. Bury the subwoofer nearby, or install it under your decking, and rock the very ground beneath your feet!

Inground Subwoofers

Disappears just below the surface of the ground, with only its unobtrusive "chimney" port peeking up. Constructed of high-density polyethylene these subwoofers can withstand flooding rains and wild temperature extremes, and have been successfully tested underwater and in environments from -20°F to 185°F.

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Satellite Speaker Mounting Options

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Ground Stake for gardens

"Quick Connect" Mounting Accessories

Mount the speakers on the ground, on a deck rail, in a tree, or under an eave. The half-inch threaded "Quick Twist Cap" mount works universally with all three speaker mounts: Ground Stake, and wire-protecting Inground Conduit Box or Surface Mount for decks and walls. These mounting options give you the flexibility to "plant" these satellites anywhere to get the sound coverage you desire.

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Inground Conduit Box for a more permanent installation

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Quality Materials Make the Difference

All Garden Oasis Satellites and Satellite Mounting Option Accessories are moulded from heavy-duty fade-resistant ABS plastic, and finished in satin brown.

Durable, weatherproof thermoplastic is water-resistant and withstands extreme temperatures up and down the thermometer. Its high crystallinity, with high UVB resistance, keeps it from cracking over time, making it the best material for a long, trouble-free life out-of-doors.

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Aluminum Surface Mount for decks, walls, or tree mounting

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Technical Specifications

SATELLITE SPEAKERS

Design

Crossover

High Frequency Driver

Bass/Midrange Driver

Low Frequency Extension

Frequency Response (0-15 degree window)

Sensitivity — Outdoor

Sensitivity — Anechoic

Suitable Amplifier Power Range

Maximum Input Power

Impedance

Dimensions (diameter x depth)

Weight

Finish

GO4 4" Satellite Speaker

2-driver, 2-way outdoor satellite, acoustic suspension, weather, water, UV-resistant PolyGlass™ enclosure

2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5 kHz

3/4" (1.9 cm) X-PAL™ dome, ferrofluid damped / cooled, Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED™) Technology, Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens, die-cast low diffraction baffle/heat sink

4" (10 cm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone, Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround

100 Hz

± 3 dB from 120 Hz - 20 kHz

87 dB

83 dB

15 - 120 W

60 W

Compatible with 8 ohms

5-1/4" (diameter) x 8" (depth) 13.4cm x 20.3cm

4.3 lbs (2.6 kg)

Satin Bronze

GO6 6" Satellite Speaker

2-driver, 2-way outdoor satellite, acoustic suspension, weather, water, UV-resistant PolyGlass™ enclosure

2nd-order electro-acoustic at 2.5 kHz

3/4" (1.9 cm) X-PAL™ dome, ferrofluid damped / cooled, Reduced Edge Diffraction (RED™) Technology, Perforated Phase-Aligning (PPA™) Tweeter Lens, die-cast low diffraction baffle/heat sink

6" (16 cm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone, Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround

100 Hz

± 3 dB from 90 Hz - 20 kHz

92 dB

88 dB

15 - 120 W

80 W

Compatible with 8 ohms

7" (diameter) x 10" (depth) 17.8cm x 25.4cm

5.7 lbs (2.9 kg)

Satin Bronze

INGROUND SUBWOOFERS

Design

Bass Driver

Low Frequency Extension

Frequency Response (0-15 degree window)

Sensitivity — Outdoor

Sensitivity — Anechoic

Suitable Amplifier Power Range

Maximum Input Power

Impedance

Dimensions (h x d)

Weight

Finish

GO10SW 10" Inground Subwoofer

Inground subwoofer with single high excursion driver (band-pass), 5/8" (14.3 cm) thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) enclosure

10" (25.4 cm) high compliance, mica-filled polypropylene with stitched Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround, 2" high-power oversized voice coil, 4-layer on fiberglass bobbin

Oversized 2.0" high-power, 4-layer on fiberglass bobbin

33 dB from 33 Hz - 135 kHz

88 dB

82 dB

15 - 1000 watts

400w

Compatible with 8 ohms

24" (height) × 18" (depth) (60.9 cm × 45.7 cm)"

48 lbs (21.8 kg)

Textured Copper

GO12SW 12" Inground Subwoofer

Inground subwoofer with single high excursion driver (band-pass), 5/8" (14.3 cm) thick high-density polyethylene (HDPE) enclosure

12" (31 cm) high compliance, mica-filled polypropylene with stitched Nitrile-Butadiene Rubber (NBR) surround, 2.5" high-power oversized voice coil, 4-layer on fiberglass bobbin

Oversized 2.5" high-power, 4-layer on fiberglass bobbin

33 dB from 28 - 120 Hz

91 dB

85 dB

15 - 1000 W

500w

Compatible with 8 ohms

33" (height) x 35" (depth) (83.8 cm x 88.9 cm)"

62 lbs (28.1 kg)

Textured Copper

Crown CDi 1000 Amplifier

• Extremely versatile; rated for 2-, 4-, 8-ohm loads and 70V and 140V outputs.
• Switch-mode universal power supply.

• Intuitive front-panel LCD screen for quick, easy configuration.

• Onboard digital signal processing includes crossovers, EQ filters, delay, and output limiting.

• Custom Paradigm defined DSP presets.

CROWN AMPLIFIER

Channels

Sensitivity (for full rated power at 8 ohms)

Rated Power Output (per channel @ 4 ohms)

Signal to Noise Ratio (below rated 1 kHz power at 8 ohms)

THD

Damping Factor (20 Hz to 400 Hz)

Frequency Response (at 1W, 20 Hz - 20 kHz)

Crosstalk (below rated power) 20 Hz to 1 kHz

Input Impedance (nominal)

Dimensions

Weight

IEC Power Connector

CDi 1000

2

1.4V

500W Stereo

100 dB (A-weighted)

< 0.5%

500

+ 0 dB, -1 dB

70 dB

20k ohms balanced, 10k ohms unbalanced

3.5" × 19" × 12.25"

22.0 lbs

15A

The Crown CDi 1000 ships from Paradigm with custom Paradigm defined DSP presets. These presets take into account a wide range of installation considerations including long or short wire installations; number of speakers installed or if the subwoofer is used or not.

A Stereo RCA to Euroblock Adapter Cable is included for input from standard RCA connectors.

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Stereo RCA to Euroblock Adapter Cable

Audio Settings Chart

INSTALLATION USING LONG WIRES (100 feet or longer)

	CHANNEL #1 ON AMP	CHANNEL #2 ON AMP	PRESETS ON CROWN AMP	PRESET NAME	POWER OUTPUT	SET DIAL ON SATELLITE SPEAKER
	Wire Product to Channel #1 on the Crown Amplifier	Wire Product to Channel #2 on the Crown Amplifier	Select the Preset number on the Crown Amplifier specified below		Signal level provided to subwoofer / speakers	Remove the cap from the rear of the satellite speaker and position the dial to the wattage setting listed below
GO10SW or GO12SW plus GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	GO10SW GO4		Preset 2 for GO10SW and GO4	GO4_10SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 1-4 or 5-12	30W (or less)
	GO10SW GO6		Preset 3 for GO10SW and GO6	GO6_10SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 13-24	15W (or less)
	GO12SW GO4		Preset 4 for GO12SW and GO4	GO4_12SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 25-50	7.5W (or less)
	GO12SW GO6		Preset 5 for GO12SW and GO6	GO6_12SW	8 ohm / 70V hybrid	Speakers: 50-100	3.8W (or less)
NO subwoofer and GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	GO4 GO4		Preset 10 for GO4 in Mono	GO_4_MO NA	/ 70V	Speakers: 1-4 or 5-12	30W (or less)
	GO6 GO6		Preset 11 for GO6 in Mono	GO_6_MO NA	/ 70V Speakers:	13-24 15W (or less)
	GO4 GO4		Preset 12 for GO4 in Stereo	GO_4_ST NA	/ 70V Speakers:	25-50 7.5W (or less)
	GO6 GO6		Per-set 13 for GO6 in Stereo	GO_6_ST NA	/ 70V Speakers:	50-100 3.8W (or less)

INSTALLATION USING SHORT WIRES (less than 100 feet) FOR 4 OR FEWER SPEAKERS

	CHANNEL #1 ON AMP	CHANNEL #2 ON AMP	PRESETS ON CROWN AMP	PRESET NAME	POWER OUTPUT	SET DIAL ON SATELLITE SPEAKER
	Wire Product to Channel #1 on the Crown Amplifier	Wire Product to Channel #2 on the Crown Amplifier	Select the Preset number on the Crown Amplifier specified below		Signal level provided to subwoofer / speakers	Remove the cap from the rear of the satellite speaker and position the dial to the wattage setting listed below
GO10SW or GO12SW plus 4 or fewer GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	GO10SW GO4		Preset 6 for GO10SW and GO4	8GO4_10SW 8	ohm / 8ohm	8ohms
	GO10SW GO6		Preset 7 for GO10SW and GO 6	8GO6_10SW 8	ohm / 8ohm
	GO12SW GO4		Preset 8 for GO12SW and GO4	8GO4_12SW 8	ohm / 8ohm
	GO12SW GO6		Preset 9 for GO12SW and GO6	8GO6_12SW 8	ohm / 8ohm
No Subwoofer and 4 or fewer GO4 or GO6 satellite speakers	GO4 GO4		Preset 14 for GO4 in mono	8GO_4_MO NA	/ 8ohm	8ohms
	GO6 GO6		Preset 15 for GO6 in mono	8GO_6_MO NA	/ 8ohm
	GO4 GO4		Preset 16 for GO4 in stereo	8GO_4_ST NA	/ 8ohm
	GO6 GO6		Preset 17 for GO6 in stereo	8GO_6_ST NA	/ 8ohm

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