Millenia 20 Trio - Speaker Paradigm - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Millenia 20 Trio Paradigm

Abstract logo design featuring a stylized 'P' with concentric wave patterns and a registered trademark symbol (no text or symbols present)

PARADIGM® REFERENCE

OWNERS MANUAL OM-574

MILLENIA™ TRIO

3-IN-1 LEFT+CENTER+RIGHT

Thank you for choosing the Paradigm® Reference Millenia™ Trio and congratulations! You are about to hear the difference this state-of-the-art high-end speaker will make in your music and home theater system.

Comprehensive R&D, leading-edge design, 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. Your Paradigm® Reference Millenia™ Trio speaker will provide you with stunning high-end sound and unparalleled listening pleasure for many years.

To achieve all of the exceptional sound this speaker is 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 Dealer or visit the Q&A page in the Tech Support section of our website at www.paradigm.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Speaker Placement and Connection (Pictorial) .. 3

Your New Speaker 6

How To Avoid Speaker Damage ..... 7

Room Acoustics 7

Speaker Placement 8

Wall Mounting 8

Speaker Connection 9

Fine Tuning 9

Troubleshooting Guide 9

Limited Warranty 10

RECYCLING AND REUSE GUIDELINES FOR EUROPE

In accordance with the European Union WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive effective August 13, 2005, we would like to notify you that this product may contain regulated materials which, upon disposal, according to the WEEE directive, require special reuse and recycling processing. For this reason Paradigm Electronics Inc. (manufacturers of Paradigm® speakers and Anthem® Electronics) has arranged with our distributors in European Union member nations to collect and recycle this product at no cost to you. To find your local distributor please contact the dealer from whom you purchased this product or go to our website at www.paradigm.com.

Please note that the product only falls under the WEEE directive. When disposing of packaging and other shipping material we encourage you to recycle through the normal channels.

DIRECTIVES EUROPEENNES SUR LE RECYCLAGE ET LE TRAITEMENT DES DECHETS

SPEAKER PLACEMENT AND CONNECTION (pictorial) POSITIONNEMENT ET RACCORDEMENT (figures)

Illustration of a person sitting on a sofa with a lamp emitting beams, no text or symbols present

OR / OU

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

IMPORTANT: Please read before installing bracket

Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting bracket to the wall. Mounting hardware shown is an example only; hardware will vary depending on wall type.

Install into 1/2" (13 mm) or 5/8" (16 mm) drywall only. Screws must be long enough to go through anchor bolts and firmly into drywall (see inset circle, below).

BRACKET PARTS LIST:

- 1 – Wall-mounting bracket (with 2 protruding screw heads) • 2 – Sets of 2 self-adhesive bumper pads (marked for 0° or 7° tilt)

PARTS REQUIRED, NOT INCLUDED:

- 4 – Anchor bolts (minimum load rate 25 lb / 11.3 kg) • 4 – Flathead (Countersunk) screws

NOTE: This step is for positioning only. Screws will be removed in next step to allow installation of additional anchor bolts

Fig. 4a

Position bracket and ensure it is level. Mark the two inner screw holes. Drill pilot holes, then press anchor bolts firmly into drywall and screw in. Follow with flathead screws: DO NOT SCREW ALL THE WAY IN AT THIS POINT —leave screw heads protruding slightly.

Technical diagram showing a mechanical or electrical component with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating movement or force.

Fig. 4b

Bracket is slotted (see illustration), to allow further adjustment up or down, if necessary. Re-check to ensure bracket is level. Mark outer screw holes.

WARNING! For stability, all four flathead screws MUST be used

Fig. 4c

Remove the two flathead screws (not shown). Drill outer pilot holes, then press anchor bolts firmly into drywall and screw in. Now insert all four flathead screws and tighten.

Diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with rotating arms and directional arrows, no text or symbols present.

WARNING! All screws must be inserted straight and fully tightened to ensure correct operation of anchor bolts.

Technical line drawing of a cable or connector assembly with multiple wires and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4d (Before wiring speaker see note on Fig. 4d - 1 below)

CONNECTING SPEAKER

Pull cables through center hole in bracket and connect speaker following the information on Page 9.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER'S ANGLE OF TILT

The self-adhesive bumper pads (included) allow you to adjust the angle at which your speaker sits on the wall:

• To further optimize clarity, intelligibility and timbre you may tilt the speaker 7^ up (Fig. 4d – 1) or 7^ down (Fig. 4d – 2) positioning the self-adhesive bumper pads marked 7^ (as shown).
• You can also mount the speaker parallel to the wall (Fig. 4d – 3), positioning the self-adhesive bumper pads marked 0^ (as shown).

Adjustment should be done before mounting speaker:

NOTE: Rotate speaker before wiring!

Fig. 4d-1

To tilt speaker up, rotate speaker 180° then attach the self-adhesive bumper pads marked 7°, (as shown).

Simple line drawing of a pentagon inside a circle with a small circular cutout at the bottom (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4d-2

To tilt speaker down, attach the self-adhesive bumper pads marked 7°, (as shown).

Simple line drawing of a circular shape with an inner irregular polygon and a small labeled point (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4d - 3

To mount speaker parallel to the wall, attach self-adhesive bumper pads marked 0°, (as shown).

POSITIONING BUMPER PADS

Perspective in images at left shows only one bumper pad. Two pads are required, positioned as shown on the lower recessed areas (shaded areas) of the keyhole slot sections (see Inset below).

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with two circular features and two mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4e

Align keyhole slots (shown at right) on rear of speaker with protruding screw heads on bracket, then using an "in-and-down" motion mount speaker on bracket.

Pure diagram of a circular component with internal geometric patterns and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Inset

Keyhole slots

Speaker Enceinte - + - + - + R C L Receiver / Amplifier Syntoniseur / Amplificateur

Fig. 5a

Speaker Enceinte + - + - + - R C L Receiver / Amplifier Syntoniseur / Amplificateur

Although your Millenia™ Trio speaker will sound great "out of the carton" it will sound even better once it is "broken in." Allow it to play for several hours before you begin any critical listening.

High-frequency and midrange drivers use ferro-fluid that can thicken at temperatures below 10^ C ( 50^ F). Surround material used in the bass/midrange units is made of a compound that may stiffen in colder temperatures. If your speakers have been transported or stored in the cold, let them warm to room temperature before use.

Your Millenia™ Trio speaker is magnetically shielded for use near a television.

Cleaning

All Millenia™ Trio speakers have a premium finish that must be treated with care. Use only a damp soft cloth to clean. Never use strong, abrasive or corrosive cleaning products. Common household cleaning products should also be avoided.

Wall Mounting

IMPORTANT: Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting bracket to the wall. Mounting hardware used is an example only; it will vary depending on wall type. If you are not comfortable performing this procedure, contact Dealer.

Your Millenia™ Trio speaker has keyhole slots in the back of its enclosure which allow for wall mounting with the bracket included. See the section on Wall Mounting later in this manual for more information.

Placement on Top of a TV or Shelf

If you are placing your Millenia™ Triospeaker on top of a TV, shelf or other flat surface, for stability you must use the adjustable TV-Top/Shelf Supports included. For more information see the section on Speaker Placement later in this manual.

HOW TO AVOID SPEAKER DAMAGE

Millenia™ Trio speakers are efficient and can be driven to loud listening levels with moderate amplifier power. They are also able to handle the output of very powerful amplifiers. To prevent damage to your speakers, please read the following guidelines before hooking them up.

Amplifier Distortion—The #1 Culprit!

Amplifier distortion is the principal cause of speaker damage. When listening at loud levels your amplifier may run out of clean power. It will then begin to produce distorted power several times greater than its rated output power. This will damage any brand of speaker very quickly! (See Dealer for amplifier recommendations.)

More Powerful Amplifiers are Safer

A 40 watt/channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 40 watts. If driven to 50 watts, this amplifier will deliver distorted power which will damage the speaker! A 100 watt/channel amplifier will have substantial distortion above 100 watts, but very low distortion below 100 watts. Therefore, when the speaker requires 50 watts, this more powerful amplifier will deliver clean power and speaker damage is less likely to occur.

Volume Control

Do not be fooled by the Volume Control of your receiver/preamplifier. It only adjusts listening level—it is not a "power-output" dial. The amount of amplifier power actually used at a given Volume Control setting depends solely on the nature of the music you are listening to.

At a given Volume Control setting a quiet section of music will use less amplifier power than a loud section. With typical pop-rock, jazz or large scale classical music, the rated output power of many receivers/amplifiers is often reached when the Volume Control is between the "11 and 1 o'clock" settings (with bass/treble and loudness controls not used—otherwise rated power may be reached at even lower Volume Control settings).

Remember, all amplifiers produce distortion when operated beyond their rated output power. The resulting distortion will damage all speakers! Exercise caution! If you listen at loud levels, be careful to listen for the point of audible distortion—if the speakers begin to sound distressed turn the Volume Control down or your speakers and/or amplifier(s) will be damaged! This type of damage constitutes abuse and is not covered by the warranty. If louder volumes are desired, obtain a more powerful amplifier.

There is a Limit!

Although more powerful amplifiers are safer, there is a point at which you could have more power than the speaker can handle. At that point you will overpower the speaker and damage it. Exercise caution! At loud levels do not increase bass/treble controls from zero and ensure that all loudness/contour/bass EQ buttons are off (otherwise rated output power will be reached at lower Volume Control settings). If you listen at loud levels, watch for excessive visible cone excursion (grille movement) from the woofer—then turn the Volume Control down.

The Right Amount of Power

A power-range rating is given as a guide to indicate the approximate minimum and maximum power input of your Millenia™ Trio speakers. Amplifiers that exceed your speaker's power-range rating are recommended. Their greater power reserves provide better sound. However, exercise caution! Use the speakers within their power-range rating to prevent damage—keep listening levels below the point of excessive woofer cone excursion.

ROOM ACOUSTICS

Your Millenia™ Trio speaker is designed to provide superior high-end sound in a wide variety of domestic settings. However, it is important to note that listening room construction, dimensions and furnishings all play a part in the quality of sound you will ultimately achieve. Keep the following guidelines in mind when deciding on the best speaker placement:

- Mid and high frequencies are affected by the amount of soft furnishings in your room—curtains, carpets, sofas, wall coverings, etc. An excess of such items can result in a somewhat dull sound. The same room without any soft furnishings can produce a bright overall sound. The typical quantity of soft furnishings found in most living situations provides the right acoustic characteristics to allow the speakers to sound balanced.

• Concrete floors and walls tend to aggravate low-frequency standing wave problems and are less preferred.
• Rooms where height, width and length are similar should be avoided as they can exhibit significant low-frequency standing wave problems. This may result in reduced clarity. If no other room is possible, experiment with speaker placement to minimize acoustic problems.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

Your Millenia™ Trio speaker is essentially three main speakers in one—it is comprised of a left front speaker, a right front speaker and a center channel (Fig. 1). Its ultra-wide dispersion pattern is designed to provide a very large window of sound throughout your listening room. However, for the most accurate and natural timbre, as well as optimal imaging, place your speaker on a shelf or table in front of the TV, or mount it on the wall above or below your TV—whichever position ensures sound from the high-frequency drivers reaches the listener at approximately ear level (Fig. 2).

PLACEMENT ON TOP OF A TV OR SHELF

Your Millenia™ Trio speaker can also be placed on top of a TV or shelf.

IMPORTANT! If you are placing your speaker on top of a TV or shelf, for stability you must use the adjustable TV-Top/Shelf Supports included.

Installation of the TV-Top/Shelf Supports (Fig. 3):

1. Connect speaker as outlined in "Speaker Connection" section.

2. Align screws (included) with horizontal markings on the TV-Top/Shelf Support; insert screws into 60-mm-spaced holes on the back of the speaker, tighten slightly. Repeat for second support, aligning screws so that heights of both supports match and speaker sits level. Tighten screws.

3. Apply self-adhesive rubber pads (as shown, included), so that speaker sits securely and cannot slip.

4. To adjust the tilt angle of the speaker (if desired), loosen screws and slide both supports up or down until desired angle is achieved (not shown). Retighten all screws.

WALL MOUNTING (Figs. 4a - 4e)

IMPORTANT: Paradigm DOES NOT supply hardware for mounting bracket to the wall. Mounting hardware used is an example only; it will vary depending on wall type. If you are not comfortable performing this procedure, contact Dealer.

IMPORTANT: When mounting the speaker, use the bumper pads marked with the angle you wish to achieve.

INSTALLING THE ON-WALL BRACKET (included)

Bracket must be used when mounting the Millenia™ Trio on the wall. To further optimize clarity, intelligibility and timbre, using the bumper pads (included) you can adjust the angle at which your speaker sits on the wall. You can:

• Tilt the speaker 7^ up (Fig. 4d - 1) or 7^ down (Fig. 4d - 2)
• Mount speaker parallel to the wall (Fig. 4d – 3)

For complete details on wall mounting your speaker, see Figs. 4a – 4e in the pictorial illustrations at the front of this manual.

SPEAKER CONNECTION

Turn all amplifier(s) OFF before connecting your speaker. This will avoid damage which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables.

Your speaker is equipped with binding posts that can be used with pin or spade connectors as well as with bare wire. Using high-quality speaker cable (see Dealer), connect one section at a time to your amplifier.

NOTE: To accommodate rotation of speaker, binding posts are not labelled for Left / Center / Right connection. Refer to Figs. 5a and 5b, then connect using the following information:

Connect the red (+) amplifier terminal to the red (+) speaker terminal and the black (−) to the black (−). Tighten the posts firmly by hand, but don't over-tighten them.

The following chart identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various cable lengths:

MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS
LENGTH DIAMETER	GAUGE
Under 4.5 m (15 ft) 1.3 mm (0.05 in) 16 awg
Under 9 m (30 ft) 1.6 mm (0.06 in) 14 awg
Over 9 m (30 ft) 2.0 mm (0.08 in) 12 awg

FINE TUNING

Once you have your speaker positioned in the room and have set speaker distances and calibrated speaker levels through your Audio/Video Processor or A/V Receiver, it's time for a little fine tuning. Since your Paradigm® Reference Millenia™ Trio speaker will provide exceptional performance in a variety of room settings, fine tuning is simply a matter of making volume level adjustments that may be required for a particular multi-channel music or movie program.

If necessary, adjust your Audio/Video Processor's or A/V Receiver's volume levels to ensure there is a cohesive overall soundstage.

To fine tune your surround/rear speakers or the subwoofer, refer to the Owners Manual included with those speakers.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

	SOLUTIONPROBLEM
No Sound	Make sure receiver, preamp or amplifier is plugged in and turned on. Check power outlet at the wall is working.Are headphones plugged in, or is the system on Mute?Re-check all connections.
No Sound from One or More Speakers	Check your balance control or VC-150 Volume Control (if using).Check that all power cords are properly plugged in and functioning.Swap a non-working speaker with one that works to determine if the problem is with the speaker or something else (i.e. wiring, amplifier).
Lack of Bass or Dislocated Image	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 (-).

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Paradigm® Reference speakers are warranted to be and remain free of manufacturing and/or material defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of original purchase. Within the time period specified, repair, replacement or adjustment of parts for manufacturing and/or material defects will be free of charge to the original owner.

Thermal or mechanical abuse/misuse is not covered under warranty.

Limitations:

• Warranty begins on date of original retail purchase from an Authorized Paradigm® Dealer only. It is not transferable;
• Warranty applies to product in normal home use only. If product is subjected to any of the conditions outlined in the next section, warranty is void;
• Warranty does not apply if the product is used in professional or commercial applications.

Warranty is Void if:

• The product has been abused (intentionally or accidentally);
• The product has been used in conjunction with unsuitable or faulty equipment;
• The product has been subjected to damaging signals, derangement in transport, mechanical damage or any abnormal conditions;
• The product (including cabinet) has been tampered with or damaged by an unauthorized service facility;
• The serial number has been removed or defaced.

Owner Responsibilities:

• Provide normal/reasonable operating care and maintenance;
• Provide or pay for transportation charges for product to service facility;
• Provide proof of purchase (your sales receipt given at time of purchase from your Authorized Paradigm® Dealer must be retained for proof-of-purchase date).

Should servicing be required, contact your nearest Authorized Paradigm® Dealer, Paradigm Electronics Inc. or Import Distributor (outside the U.S. and Canada) to arrange, bring in or ship prepaid, any defective unit. Visit our website, www.paradigm.com for more information.

Paradigm Electronics Inc. reserves the right to improve the design of any product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose and may not be extended or enlarged by anyone. In no event shall Paradigm Electronics Inc., their agents or representatives be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

Retain this manual and your sales receipt for proof of warranty term and proof of purchase.

Abstract 3D logo design with concentric wave patterns and a stylized 'P' shape, no text or symbols present.

PARADIGM ^MD REFERENCE

MODE D' EMPLOI OM-574

MILLENIA ^MC TRIO : 3-EN-1 GAUCHE+CENTRE+DROITE

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with mounting flanges and a central component (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4a

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with two parallel plates and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4b

Technical diagram showing a mechanical or electrical component with labeled parts and directional arrows indicating rotation or movement.

Technical line drawing of a cable or connector assembly with multiple wires and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a circular shape with an internal curved line and a small circle inside (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4d-2

Simple geometric diagram showing a large pentagon inscribed in a circle with a small labeled region (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4d - 3

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with two circular holes and two mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

Fig. 4e

Pure diagram of a circular component with internal geometric patterns and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Médaillon