Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HCA-2205A Parasound
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-1- O W N E R ' S M A N U A L H C A - 2205A Five C h a n n e l H i g h C u r r e n t Po w e r A m p l i f i e r Power HCA-2205A High Current Multi Amplifier L U C A S F I L M LUCASFILM Norm al AC.
-2- Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3 Figure #1 HCA-2205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings ................................................ 4 Introduction .
-3- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock.
-4- Figure #1 HCA-2205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings P o w e r HCA-2205A High Current Power Amplifier L U C A S F I L M LUCASFILM Power Switch Operation Status Indicators Rack Mount Holes Carry Handl.
-5- Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasound. Your Parasound power amplifier was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems.
-6- Making Connections to the HCA-2205A Refer to Figure #1 Leave the AC cord disconnected before making any signal or speaker connections. When making connections to the amplifier, make sure there is no strain or tension on the input leads, speaker wires, or AC cord that could cause them to pull loose.
-7- DC Trigger Connection This connector provides the ability to trigger your amplifier on with an external DC voltage source ranging from + 9 Vdc to +12 Vdc.
-8- The Standby indicator will also light whenever there is a fault that triggers the protection circuitry. This may indicate one of the following conditions: DC present at the amplifier's input, a speaker impedance overload, a short circuited speaker line, or possible internal fault.
-9- If All Else Fails... Call your Parasound dealer or Parasound Technical Service. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform. If we determine that your amplifier should be returned.
-10- Parasound HCA-2205A Specifications Continuous Power Output 220 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω , 300 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω , Current Capacity 60 amps peak per channel Slew Rate > 130 V/ µ second Frequency Response 5 Hz-100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.
-11- Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound amplifier is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased.
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