Parasound HALO P 7 User's Manual
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1. Ls fe 4 Sub OFF This setting disables the subwoofer output when a stereo input is selected Use this option if you don t ZCH Bass have a subwoofer or if you don t want your subwoofer to Sub OFF play when inputs 1 8 are selected The subwoofer output will still be available when the multichannel inputs 9 amp 10 are selected Note These settings for bass management only affect the stereo inputs Inputs 1 8 only The multichannel inputs Inputs 9 amp 10 have no bass management on the P 7 The bass management for the multichannel inputs is on your source components For more information on setting up the bass management of your multichannel sources refer to their owner s manuals Limit Volume This Setup menu allows you to increase the maximum volume level of your P 7 by 10 dB The options are 100 or 110 If your room is large over 3000 cubic feet and your speakers are not very sensitive less than 88 dB 1 watt 1 meter then you may find that a maximum volume of 100 is not loud enough In this case you can raise the maximum to 110 Limit Volume Press the Enter button to proceed into the Limit Volume setup Max Yolume 186 e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to change between 100 and 110 e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return to the main Setup menu MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU Zhd Input Assign Since the P 7 is a pure analog preamplifier it does2. be sure the remote handset s signals can t reach the P 7 s front panel IR remote sensor otherwise the remote control might not function properly If you re installing the P 7 yourself use input and output cables that are long enough to leave at least two feet of slack that will enable you to pull the P 7 out of a cabinet to check or to change connections without inadvertently disconnecting cables If you re putting the P 7 in a cabinet it needs a space that s at least 22 inches wide so you ll be able to turn it around for access to its rear panel connections Ventilation Requirements To reduce the chances of your P 7 overheating please follow these guidelines e Install your P 7 away from heat sources such as heating ducts radiators or heat producing electronics e Always position the P 7 horizontally e We do not recommend placing the P7 directly on top of a power amplifier because this could cause both components to overheat e Do not install the P 7 in an unventilated equipment cabinet or compartment Pockets of stagnant hot air can build up even in cabinets with open front and back sides A ventilation fan such as the Parasound Zbreeze is highly recommended to prevent hot spots in confined spaces Rack Mounting Your Parasound P 7 With its four feet removed the P 7 s front panel height occupies two rack spaces 3 5 or 88 2 mm A single standard rack space occupies 1 75 vertical space For mounting ina standard
3. digital surround receiver USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVER USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A 5 OR 7 CHANNEL AMP With a separate 5 channel power amplifier or a 5 channel power amplifier plus a 2 channel power amplifier you could power all of your speakers and not use the receiver s built in power amplifier at all Each channel s speakers other than the sub would connect directly to the sepa rate power amplifier Connect the surround receiver s preamp outputs to one of the P 7 s Mul tichannel Inputs Inputs 9 or 10 The Main Outputs from the P 7 will connect to your power amplitier s Do not connect any speakers to the speaker terminals on your surround receiver Connect all speakers to your separate power amplifier s instead Connect your powered sub woofer to the Sub Out jack of the P 7 The diagram below shows a 5 channel power amplifier plus a 2 channel power amplifier hookup but you could use just a 5 channel power amplifier by not connecting anything to the P 7 s Back RCA jacks Digital Surround Sound Receiver WHC yee ia fo Ng fe 6 KC Ded ee es E Speaker Outputs Preamp Outputs Surround Back Center TD Frent Sur Sub Back Center j a Fret Gomon GCenna fot Brad Canis O00 0000 0OOG QQHOISEOOGOO oo S 7 COCOCOOYPOD POSS GOGO oo bain Cutis B oh 7 in NO 7 uth 3 Front Left Front Right Powered Subwoofer Surr Left Surr Right C
4. level trim is adjusted by first pressing the Enter button and then the Bass Up or Bass Down buttons on the remote There are two independent subwoofer trim memory settings one level setting is for the stereo inputs Inputs 1 8 and another level setting is for the multichannel inputs Inputs D n2 Gp Gp 9 and 10 The subwoofer trim is only active when the trim uu controls are turned on by pressing the Cancel Trims button GS Gp Cin7 Gp Z Multichannel 3 Cancel Trims Button Pressing this button once disengages Parasound Tuner the subwoofer trim and balance settings Pressing this button a Gp Preset v Ca second time re engages the subwoofer trim and balance settings Balance trim settings include both Left Right balance and Front S PARAS CURIE 4 Back balance P 7 Preamplifier Control Tone Bypass Button Pressing this button once engages the bass and treble tone control circuitry Pressing this button a second time disengages the tone control circuitry Turning the tone controls off will give greater audiophile purity by reducing the noise and distortion that is inherent in the tone control circuits Dim Display Button Each press of the Dim button decreases the brightness of the front panel display tube the buttons and P badge illumination After pressing the Dim button 4 times the front panel display tube will go completely dark In this mode the display will remain completely dark u
5. result in a fire or electric shock 14 Inserting Objects into Unit Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock 15 Servicing Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 16 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled into the product ec If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 17 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock and other hazards 18 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Wall or Ceiling Mounting Mount the product to a wall or ceiling o
6. 0 000000 0c ee 21 Frequently Asked Questions 0 0 0 0 00 0000 ee 23 If You Require Assistance or Warranty Repair 0 25 Specifications 2 00 0 LLa 26 UNPACKING YOUR P 7 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Unpacking Your P 7 Carefully remove your P 7 from its shipping carton and locate all the enclosed accessories e Remote control and two AAA batteries e AC power cord e Stereo 3 5mm cable for front panel MP3 input e Four trigger wires two with 2 5 mm sub mini plugs two with a 2 5mm and a 3 5mm mini plug While you are unpacking your P 7 inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any If possible save and store both the inner and outer cartons and most especially the foam packing inserts to protect the P 7 if you have to move it or ship it You may wish to flatten the cardboard cartons to save room in storage after cutting the taped seams on the bottom flaps This would be a good time to make a copy of your sales receipt to store with the P 7 s original packing Placement Guidelines The P 7 will be easier to use and will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines e Place the P 7 on a shelf that will adequately support its weight e Unless you ll control the P 7 through a remote infrared sensor repeater system put it on a shelf where you can aim the remote control handset directly at the P 7 If you use a remote repeater sensor
7. 0 for stereo the P 7 s analog bass management and subwoofer output features are not available Front Panel MP3 Input Input 6 Stereo For your convenience there is an input for a portable MP3 player on the front panel Connect MP3 In the included cable with the 3 5mm stereo plugs between the MP3 player s headphone jack 7 and the P 7 s MP3 input jack For the best sound with an iPod set the iPod s volume to pay around 75 of its maximum If you plan to use the front panel MP3 input jack you should not connect a source to the rear panel Input 6 jacks since they share the same circuitry N Note f your portable MP3 player does not sound as loud as your other sources you can boost its volume by adjusting the Inout Offset setting in the setup menu See page 16 of this manual for more information about changing the Input Offset CONNECTING YOUR P 7 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS There are 2 sets of Main Output jacks one set with RCA connectors and one set with balanced XLR connectors There is also a fixed level record output for connecting an audio recorder Read through this section to determine which connections should be used in your setup MAIN OUTPUT JACKS The Main Output jacks connect to the inputs on your power amplifier s The P 7 is equipped with both balanced and unbalanced output jacks The balanced and unbalanced output jacks are active simultaneously Front Surround Center Back OO
8. 19 equipment rack you must use the Parasound HRA 2 rack mount kit purchased separately The HRA 2 kit includes four bolts and eight plastic washers with raised shoulders Slide one washer onto each mounting bolt with its raised shoulder pointing toward the panel hole Carefully insert the bolt through the hole and slide the other washer on the bolt with its raised shoulder facing the rear side of the panel The washers will sandwich the P 7 panel and the four mounting bolts to prevent metal to metal contact between the P 7 chassis the equipment rack and the other components mounted in the rack Note lighten each bolt just enough to keep the unit secure in the rack to avoid deforming the shoulder washers Eliminating metal to metal contact reduces the likelihood of creating a ground loop that might introduce hum into your system 6 CONNECTING YOUR P7 In n 1 Phon oo voter 0 0 C 1700000 0000 Always disconnect the AC cords to your P 7 and power amplifier s before making or changing any input output or trigger wire connections Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the P 7 or power amplifiers are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers Make sure there is no strain or tension on any cables that could cause them to pull loose The P 7 has many different types of audio and control connections and some of them may not be familiar Please read this section thoroughly before
9. Balance can only be adjusted when either In 9 Multi 1 or In 10 Multi 2 is selected REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The P 7 remote control has a maximum range of approximately 20 25 feet 6 7 5 meters Use only AAA alkaline batteries in the handset and insert them according to the and polarity markings in its battery compartment Off and On Buttons hese buttons have the same function as the On Off button on the front panel These separate buttons enable programming hard off and on commands into a system AA on controller or to create a macro sequence for a learning type remote control Dim Display Trigger Off and On Buttons he 12V Trigger Event jack on ED the rear panel labeled Remote is activated by pressing these Cancel Trims Tone Bypass Bal Front buttons The Remote trigger jack could be useful for activating additional accessories such as a projection screen or lights ED Show Status Treble and Bass Buttons hese offer precision adjustment of tonal balance To preserve sonic clarity use these controls sparingly Setup You will find that very slight adjustments can add a degree of amp warmth richness clarity or airiness However larger adjustments may obscure musical details and even risk overloading your speakers The bass and treble controls are only active when the tone controls are turned on by pressing the Tone Bypass button Subwoofer Trim Subwoofer
10. O OO Stereo L__ Main Outputs Balanced connections provide superior hum and noise cancellation especially for long cable runs Many serious listeners also prefer the sonic characteristics of balanced interconnects because the lower inherent noise floor contributes to a more defined and spacious soundstage For more information on balanced connections see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual Main Left and Right Output Jacks for a stereo system Connect only the Main Output Front Left amp Right jacks to your stereo power amplifier Main Sub Output Jack for a stereo system with a subwoofer If your stereo system also includes a subwoofer you will connect the P 7 s Sub Output jack to your subwoofer The frequency characteristics of the subwoofer output is determined by choices you make in the P 7 s setup menu For more information about the subwoofer output setup see page 17 Main Output Jacks In a 5 1 or 7 1 Multichannel System If you also enjoy surround sound music and movies you will connect your P 7 s Main Output Front Left amp Right Surround L amp R Center amp Sub Out jacks to your power amplifier s If you have a 7 1 system you will also connect the Main Output Back L amp R jacks Note Ihe P 7 s center surround and back channel outputs reproduce signals only from sources that are connected to the center surround and back channel input jacks of the multichannel inputs 9 and 10 Because it is pu
11. R USING THE P 7 BYPASS MODE WITH A 2 CHANNEL AMP By using a 2 channel power amplifier and your surround receiver you can dramatically upgrade the sound quality of your front L amp R channels Drive your Front L amp R channels with the separate 2 channel power amplifier while continuing to use your surround receiver to drive the Center and Surround speakers In this case you ll connect the surround receiver s Front L R and Sub preamp output jacks to the L R amp Sub jacks of the P 7 s Multichannel Inputs 9 or 10 The Main Outputs from the P 7 will connect to your power amplifier Your Front L amp R speakers will connect directly to the new 2 channel power amplifier instead of the L amp R speaker terminals on your surround receiver Your Center and Surround speakers will remain connected directly to the speaker termi nals on your Surround receiver Connect your subwoofer to the Sub Out jack of the P 7 Digital Surround Sound Receiver Speaker Outputs Front Surround Back Center Preamp Outputs Front SUr Sub Back a D D 4 et i 9 OIO P 7 Preamplifier td Le Bac Fr UTOL rier 600006606 66686666666 oo OO CODOOOG O QOS OOO OOOO ooo Eo anes Main Dupre Rutohaal 1 Wi Front Left Front Right Powered Subwoofer Note When the P 7 s Bypass mode is selected its volume level is fixed and the balance trims and tone controls are all disabled these adjustments should be made on the
12. ake sure your P 7 is switched to the correct Input What could cause the remote to not work Weak or dead batteries For information about battery recycling see www Earth91 1 o0rg Insure that the front panel IR receiver is not obscured or exposed to direct sunlight or to an LCD or a plasma TV screen IR signals might be received via the rear panel input jack and the front panel IR sensor Insure that the IR signals are only reaching one of the two You are exceeding the maximum range of 25 feet or you are trying to operate the remote too far off axis from the P 7 s front panel I can hear a background hum from the speakers Move audio cables and AC cords away from each other while power is off Try to re route audio cables and AC cords to be perpendicular to each other while power is off Make sure insulating shoulder washers are used if P 7 is rack mounted Reversing the direction of the other components AC plugs one by one while power Is off Insure that the power amps and the P 7 are plugged into the same AC outlet The turntable ground wire must be attached to the GND terminal In some rare cases the hum might be reduced by disconnecting the turntable ground wire The Sound ts distorted and weak Make sure the gain of the power amp is not set too low Are you trying to use the P 7 with a turntable Make sure you have set the MM MC phono selector switch to the correct cartridge type Make sure the
13. asound Dealer Dealer Phone Number Date of Purchase o Important Warranty Information There is no Parasound warranty for this unit if it was not purchased from an Authorized Parasound Dealer Investigate warranty coverage statements made by an unauthorized dealer very carefully as you will need to depend entirely upon your dealer and NOT upon Parasound Unauthorized dealers lack the capability to make repairs or arrange for repairs of Parasound equipment A list of Authorized Parasound Dealers and detailed warranty information is available at Www parasound com or you can call 415 397 7100 between 8 30 am and 4 pm Pacific time A missing or altered serial number could indicate that this unit was re sold by an unauthorized dealer or is stolen merchandise If this unit is missing Its serial number or the serial number has been altered you should return it to your dealer immediately for a full refund TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions 0 000000 Laaa 2 Introduction 2 1 3 Placement and Ventilation Guidelines 00 0 002005 5 Audio Input Connections Laaa 6 Audio Output Connections L aaa a 8 Other Connections on your P7 10 Using the Bypass Mode With a Surround Receiver 11 Making Adjustments in the Setup Menu 0 00 14 Front Panel Operation 0 0 000 000 00 ee 20 Remote Control Operation
14. d Input Assign Factory Reset Press the Setup button to step through each of these functions Pressing the Enter button will access the selected setup option Pressing the Exit Setup button will step back a menu level or exit the Setup menu Rename Inputs You can change the name of each input here For example you might prefer Inout 2 to show CD Player instead of the factory default name In 2 Any input can have a custom name up to 14 characters long Press the Enter button on the remote control to begin renaming your inputs e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to select a new character Upper and lower case letters numbers Setup and many symbols are available R Rename I nPutLs 7 e Press the BAL Right button to modify the next character e Press the BAL Left button to modify the previous character After you ve renamed this input press the Enter button to start renaming the next input Rename In 2 e After you finish renaming inputs press the Exit Setup button CD Player to return to the main Setup menu Theater Bypass This setup option allows In 9 Multi 1 or In 10 Multi 2 to function as bypass inputs This means they will pass the signals from the corresponding 7 1 channel inputs directly to the 7 1 channel output bypassing all P 7 volume tone and trim controls Bypass Yes on Is only used when the P 7 multichannel input jacks are connected to a surround sound receiver with its own volume control For mo
15. e display shows Trim Controls Off The trim controls are turned off To re activate the trim controls press the Cancel Trims button on the remote control When use one of the multichannel inputs the sound is very loud and cannot be turned down The Display shows Theater Bypass instead of the volume level The multichannel input you have selected has been set for the Bypass mode Go back to the Setup menu and change the Theater Bypass setting to No When one of the Multichannel inputs is set to Bypass it should never be connected directly to a source component CD DVD SACD HD disc player etc The Theater Bypass Mode should only be used in conjunction with a Surround sound receiver The volume control on the surround sound receiver should be used to adjust the volume level when a Bypass input is selected For more information on using the Bypass feature see page 11 and page 15 Should Use Balanced or Unbalanced connections Recording and broadcast studios use balanced connections almost exclusively because of bal anced lines inherent ability to reject noise and hum even when components are far apart and connected by long cables Certain high quality preamplifiers amplifiers and surround controllers built for residential use also include balanced connections with XLR jacks for the same reasons The P 7 s balanced outputs enable you to take full advantage of the inherent noise rejection capability and superi
16. e product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn 9 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect It from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided 10 Power Sources Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a three prong grounding plug This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them 12 Lightning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 13 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords This can
17. eatures of the P 7 from the front panel In normal operation the Volume Select Knob adjusts the volume level of the P 7 Each press of the Select button changes the function of the knob from volume adjust to become the selector for the next function This is the order of the functions you can adjust Volume Control gt Select Sources gt Adjust Subwoofer Level Trim Adjust Bass gt Adjust Treble gt Adjust Left Right Balance Adjust Front Rear Balance gt Resume Volume Control If the Volume Select knob isn t turned to make an adjustment within 5 seconds after pressing the Select button it will revert to controlling the volume level Source Select Rotate the Selector knob right or left to cycle through the source inputs Subwoofer Trim Rotate the Selector knob right or left to increase or decrease the subwoofer level Bass Rotate the Selector knob right or left to increase or decrease bass response Treble Rotate the Selector knob right or left to increase or decrease treble response Left Right Balance Rotate the Selector knob left or right to shift the balance to the left or right speaker Front Rear Balance Rotate the Selector knob left or right to shift the multichannel sound stage balance toward the front or the rear speakers Front speakers include Front Left Front Right and the Center Channel Rear speakers include Left Surround Right Surround Left Back and Right Back Note Front Rear
18. enter Back Right Back Left Note When the P 7 s Bypass mode is selected its volume level is fixed and the balance trims and tone controls are all disabled these adjustments should be made on the digital surround receiver MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU The P 7 Setup menu gives you access to the following functions Menu Function Application Purpose e Rename Inputs Replace In 1 In 10 with customized names e Theater Bypass Integrate the P 7 into a system with a digital surround receiver Input Level Offsets Match the listening level for sources whose output levels differ e Phones Level Offset Assure a sate volume level for headphone listening e Bass Management Create a sub out channel and set crossovers for L amp R channels e Limit Volume Add 10 dB to the P 7 s maximum output level e Zhd Input Assign If you own a Parasound Zhd HDMI selector e Factory Reset Erase all your Setup menu selections and restore factory defaults Please read the full descriptions in the following pages to determine which functions features are of interest to you Note f you plan to use the P 7 as a conventional stereo preamplifier with full range large front speakers you may not need to make any adjustments in the Setup menu USING THE SETUP MENU Enter the Setup menu by pressing the Setup button on your remote control Note Neither the Setup menu or any of these adjustments can be accessed from the front pa
19. enu CONNECTING YOUR P 7 AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The frequency response of the Left Right amp Sub output jacks is not affected by the P 7 A subwoofer channel is not created by the P 7 Subwoofer Trim Adjustment The subwoofer channel level can be adjusted from the P 7 s remote control or at the front panel On the remote control press the Enter button and then the Bass Up or Bass Down buttons On the front panel press the Select button twice then rotate the Volume Select knob There are two possible independent subwoofer level trim settings one setting for the stereo inputs Inputs 1 8 and another setting for the multichannel inputs Inputs 9 and 10 This is useful because you may prefer to have different subwoofer levels for your stereo sources and your multichannel sources TAPE RECORD OUT JACKS The Record Out jacks connect to the record Input jacks on your audio recorder The Record Out jacks provide fixed level signals that are unaffected by the P 7 s volume control balance control tone controls or mute The Record Out jacks of the P 7 are always live and there is no simulta neous playback monitoring function You could also use the Record Out jacks to send sound to a second room which has its own volume control and amplifier Note VVith stereo sources the Record Out jacks carry the L and R signals For 5 1 or 7 1 channel sources the left Record Out carries a downmix of the L C LS LB and Sub channels The ri
20. g Any of these outputs can be used to turn on power amplifiers and other equip ment that are equipped with automatic turn on inputs Connect the P 7 s 12V 12V Trigger Event Output jack to the triggered component s trigger input jack using the provided trigger wire with the 2 5 mm sub mini plugs Oo Oo O Note Most Parasound Power Amplifiers are equipped with a 2 5 mm 12V Main On In9 10 Remote trigger input jack The trigger voltage source is DC and the trigger plug tip is positive and its sleeve negative The P 7 trigger output has a maximum current capability of 150mA Refer to the owner s manual of the components to be triggered to make sure their combined trigger current requirement is below 150mA EXTERNAL REMOTE INPUT Your P 7 is compatible with most popular infrared IR repeater systems for remote control operation trom another room or when the P 7 is installed in a cabinet where its remote handset signals cannot reach its front panel remote control sensor The External Remote Input connector is a standard 1 8 3 5 mm mini jack The center conductor plug tip is for and the outer conductor plug sleeve is for Your Authorized Parasound dealer or Custom Installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system External Remote RS 232 SERIAL PORT This 9 pin female DB9 connector is a full duplex serial port This permits the P 7 to communicate in two directions with home automation and control systems such a
21. ght Record Out carries a downmix of the R C RS RB and Sub channels CONNECTING YOUR P 7 OTHER CONNECTIONS OTHER CONNECTIONS gt HEADPHONE JACK The headphone jack accepts a 1 8 3 5 mm mini plug All of the Main Audio Outputs are muted when a headphone plug is inserted into this jack so you can listen privately The Tape Record Out jacks remain active With stereo sources the Headphone Jack carries the L and R signals For 5 1 or 7 1 channel sources the left headphone channel carries a downmix of the L C LS LB and Sub channels The right headphone channel carries a downmix of the R C RS RB and Sub channels Note Please check your listening level before unplugging your headphones to avoid an unexpected jump in loudness that could damage your speakers 12V TRIGGER EVENT There are three 12 volt trigger outputs on the P 7 The Output jack labeled Main On is active whenever the P 7 is turned on The Output jack labeled In 9 10 is active whenever Inputs 9 or 10 Multichannel 1 and Multichannel 2 are selected The In 9 10 trigger can be useful for auto matically turning on a second amplifier which drives your Surround speakers only when you have selected a 7 1 channel source The Output jack labeled Remote is activated or deactivated by pressing the Trigger On or Off buttons on the remote handset The Remote Output jack could be useful for activating additional accessories such as a projection screen or room lightin
22. is for S use only with a turntable a line level source such as a CD player or tape deck should never be connected to this input Don t forget to connect the ground wire from your turntable to the Phono Gnd ground terminal on the P 7 To connect the phono ground wire unscrew the knurled cap of the Gnd terminal to expose the hole in its shaft Insert the bare end or one leg of a spade lug of the ground wire through the hole and twist the knurled cap clockwise to tighten It against the bare wire Note f the volume is far too low or far too high when you listen to your LPs you have selected the incorrect setting for your type of phono cartridge CONNECTING YOUR P 7 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS RCA Line Level Input Jacks In 2 In 7 Tape Stereo Inputs 2 7 are for stereo sources and they In 2 In 3 In 4 In5 In6 MP3 In7 Tape Record II have th input sensitivity input i E N A A and seco OW iNeny typical analog line level source such as a CD tape deck DVD or tuner In 7 Tape l E fm N has accompanying record output jacks for connecting an audio recorder Note Ihe rear panel In 6 MP3 jacks and the front panel MP3 input jack are both for Input 6 so you should not connect a source to the rear panel In 6 MP3 jacks if you plan to use the front panel MP3 input jack If you were to play an audio source through both the rear panel input 6 jack and the front panel MP3 jack you would hear both sources playing a
23. m a Parasound Authorized Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Shipments Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton 2 Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton and is likely to have been damaged in transit 3 Unit has inadequate packing materials and is likely to have been damaged in transit 4 Unit was shipped collect for shipping charges We do not accept collect shioments 5 Unit was shipped via the US Postal Service 6 Unit was sent to an address other than the address instructed by our Technical Department Note Ihe Parasound Technical Department shipping address is not the same as Parasound s office address The Parasound office does not accept packages Warranty Repair Read your accompanying Parasound Limited Warranty carefully to understand the applicable rights and limitations This section provides instructions for obtaining repairs both for units covered under the Parasound Limited Warranty and for units or situations which are outside the Warranty Unit is not eligible for repair under the terms of the Parasound warranty if 1 Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer 2 You do not have the original bill of sale or sales receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer 3 You are not the original owner The Parasound warranty is not transferable 4 Unit s serial number was removed modified or defaced 5 Uni
24. making any connections AL ced Mai Pa PARASOUND RS 232 Control P7 Preamplifier ar S asoun ucts Inc a San Francisco CA U S A oooo J SS Fi Serial Port C 100V 240V AC 50Hz 60Hz OC MONO Si di J O 4 L Q 000 Master Off Power Consum ption 65 W Oe In 6 MP3 In ape ecor 56 O LW ac eo Main On In9 10 Remote In 10 Multichannel 2 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS The P 7 is equipped with a total of 10 audio inputs e 1 phono input for connecting a turntable with either a moving magnet or moving coil cartridge In 1 Phono e 6 pairs of unbalanced line level RCA type input jacks In 2 In 7 Tape e 1 pair of balanced XLR inputs In 8 Balanced e 2 multi channel inputs for surround sound movies and music In 9 Multi 1 and In 10 Multi 2 A front panel 3 5mm input jack for connecting a portable device such as an MP3 player is shared with the rear panel In 6 jack Phono Input In 1 Phono Stereo In 1 Phono The P 7 is equipped with a high quality phono preamplifier If you wish to connect a turntable set the Input 1 Phono Cartridge switch to MM moving magnet or Phono L MC moving coil depending on your cartridge Select MM first if you are not sure Cartridge if your phono cartridge is MM or MC this will avoid excessive volume and distorted mE RN sound if you have an MM cartridge and the selector switch is set to MC Input 1
25. nel of the P 7 The remote control is required to make any adjustments in the Setup menu Use the Volume up and down Press buttons to change settings Pree A ENTER Setup Button Rename In 1 Button Rename In 2 Rename Inputs gt Record Player_ CD Player_ Press SETUP Button Press Press ENTER ENTER Setup Button Setup Button Setup Theater Bypass gt In 9 Multi 1 No In 10 Multi 2 No Press SETUP Button Press Press ENTER ENTER Setup Button Level Offset For Button Level Offset For Input Level Offsets gt In 1 Phono 0 In 2 5 Press SETUP Button Press ENTER Setup Button Phones Level Offset Phones Level Offset gt VOL adjust 0 Press SETUP Button Press Press ENTER ENTER Setup Button 2CH Bass Managment 8uttor 2CH Bass Managment Bass Managment gt L amp R Full Range Press SETUP Button Press ENTER F Setup Button Limit Volume Limit Volume gt Max Volume 100 Sub Full Range Press SETUP Button Press Press ENTER ER Setup Button Zhd Input Assign Button Zhd Input Assign gt In 1 Phono None Press SETUP Button Press ENTER Setup Button Factory Reset Factory Reset gt Exit NO vol up YES Press SETUP Button Zhd Input Assign In 2 None MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU The Setup menu is organized in this order Rename Inputs Theater Bypass Input Level Offsets gt Phones Level Offset Bass Management Limit Volume Zh
26. nly as recommended 20 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves and other products including amplifiers that produce heat Wwww parasound com INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound Halo P 7 preamplifier is the pinnacle of analog audio technology and value engineering for a stereo or surround sound music system We ve endowed the P 7 with unique connectivity and control features which enable it to be the centerpiece of a high end stereo or Surround sound system We are proud to offer you this exceptionally versatile audio component knowing that it will bring you many years of enjoyment and dependability We appreciate you taking the time to read these instructions and thank you for selecting Parasound For updates and corrections to this manual we Invite you to check our web site Www parasound com Enjoy The Parasound Staff Keeping Records for Future Reference Record the serial number located on the back panel or bottom of your P 7 in the space below Also note your Parasound Dealer s name and telephone number Your purchase receipt bill of sale is required to determine if your P 7 is eligible for Parasound warranty service We recommend that you make an extra copy of your original purchase receipt bill of sale and store it Inside the P 7 s carton OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION Parasound P 7 Preamplifier Serial Par
27. not offer any video switching The P 7 does have the ability to link to the Parasound Zhd 5 input HDMI selector sold separately This feature gives you automatic switching of HDMI video sources as you select the audio sources on your P 7 In the Zhd Input Assign setup you can assign any of the Zhd s 5 inputs to be selected simultaneously with any of the P 7s 10 sources Please note that this feature allows you to switch HDMI sources but does not enable your P 7 to decode digital audio carried in the HDMI signal Press the Enter button to proceed into the Zhd Input Assignment In the Assignment page you will select the P 7 input and the Parasound Zhd HDMI input association For example you might want the HDMI input 3 to be selected when you select the P 7 s In 9 Multi 1 input In this case you would want the Zhd Input Assign to look like this In 9 Multi 1 Zhd3 e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to change HDMI input assignment in this order None Zhd1 Zhd2 Zhd3 Zhd4 Zhd5 back to None e Press the Enter button to change the P 7 input you wish to associate Each press of the Enter button will step to the next P 7 input Setup F t e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return to the hd Input 25197 main Setup menu Repeat the above procedure for each P 7 input you wish to associate with an HDMI input on the Zhd Phd Input szign Note For more information on the Parasound Zhd HDMI select
28. ntil any button on the remote or front panel is pressed The display will then turn back on at a dim setting e REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Show Status Button Press this button once to display your current bass treble and subwoofer trim settings Press it a second time to display your current Left Right and Front Rear balance trims Press it a third time and the display reverts to source and volume Indication VOL Up A and VOL Down V Buttons hese buttons control the volume level of the P 7 BAL L and BAL R Buttons hese buttons adjust the Left Right speaker balance You may need to adjust the Left Right balance to compensate for speaker placement power amplifier channel gain imbalance or an imbalance in the recording The Left Right balance control is only active when the trim controls are turned on by pressing the Cancel Trims button Bal Front and Bal Rear Buttons hese buttons adjust the Front Rear speaker balance Front speakers include Front Left Front Right and the Center Channel Rear speakers include Left Surround Right Surround Left Back Surround and Right Back Surround The Front Rear balance control is only active when the trim controls are turned on by pressing the Cancel Trims button Note Front Rear Balance can only be adjusted when either In 9 Multi 1 or In 10 Multi 2 is selected Mute Button Pressing the Mute button once will attenuate reduce the volume by 20 db Pressing the Mute button a second time wi
29. ops of clear water or Windex Never use any solvents or abrasives The remote control handset batteries should be removed whenever it will be unused for an extended period Remove the battery cover annually to Inspect and remove leaking batteries ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY Repair or Service Call your Parasound dealer first If the dealer can t helo you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound s Technical Service Department toll free at 1 866 770 8324 Monday Friday 8am 4pm Pacific Time We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform If we determine that your P 7 should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing we will provide the location of a warranty center near you or shipping instructions for the unit s return to Parasound Before You Return Any Unit to Parasound for Service Before you send your unit to Parasound you will need to obtain a specific Return Authorization RA number and shipping instructions from Parasound s Technical Department The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton Use the original factory packing materials and arrange adequate insurance to cover its value You must include a copy of your purchase receipt since this document establishes the validity of this unit s warranty Warranty repairs are only performed by Parasound or Parasound Authorized warranty centers when your purchase receipt is fro
30. or EES f iae FA 17i E ae M i Ahed J please contact your dealer or visit www parasound com Factory Reset Caution This will permanently delete all your settings and custom input names and replaces them with the factory default settings Press the Enter button to proceed into the Factory Reset conformation e When Factory Reset appears on the P 7 display press the Exit Setup button to exit the factory reset option and return to Setup the main Setup menu Press the Volume Up button to delete all Factory Reset of your settings and restore the factory defaults lee Note f you press the Volume Up button to delete your settings you cannot recall them and you will have to repeat the entire Factors Reset r at ee Soe yee Exit H0 WVol urp ES FRONT PANEL OPERATION Preamplifier FARASOUND The P 7 uses an elegant and simple front panel interface With only two buttons and one Volume Select knob you can control most P 7 features On Off Button A soft blue glow surrounds the On Off button when the P 7 is turned off The P badge also glows faintly red Push the On Off button once to turn on the P 7 The blue glow and red P badge will become brighter When the P 7 is turned on the front panel display will also illuminate Push the On Off button again to turn it off Using the Multi Function Volume Select knob By using the Select button in conjunction with the Volume Select knob you can control many of the f
31. or sound quality of Parasound Halo power amplifiers especially when the power amplifiers are located near the speakers far from the P 7 The balanced inputs on the P 7 also insure the best possible analog connection to source components which are equipped with balanced outputs We generally recommend balanced connections if your power amplifiers or source equipment are located more than 10 feet from your P 7 Many serious listeners prefer the sonic character istics of balanced connections because their lower inherent noise floor contributes to a more defined and spacious soundstage Burning in Your P 7 Like many other great high end preamplifiers your P 7 should operate for at least 72 hours with music playing after it is first turned on before it will sound its best Any volume level is ok This gives various internal components and wiring a chance to form their optimum electron pathways so they can pass complex musical information with greater definition smoothness and transparency Although your P 7 will sound spectacular when you first turn it on you will come to appreciate It even more as your listening hours accumulate You ll discover additional musical details you may not have known were present Maintaining Your P 7 Your P 7 requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside To avoid risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover To keep it clean use only a soft cloth moistened with a few dr
32. ou can decrease their volume offset compared to your speakers by as much as 20 dB If you find your headphones play too quietly compared to your speakers you can increase the volume offset compared to your speakers by up to 20 dB Press the Enter button to proceed into the Phones Level Offset setup Setup e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to adjust the Phones Level OF f set headphones offset level e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return to the main Setup menu Level Offset AJIUSL IS 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU Bass Management These settings only benefit systems which include a subwoofer If your system does not include a subwoofer you can skip this section Your P 7 is equipped with an analog bass management system for stereo playback Inputs 1 8 only This provides both a high pass filter for the front left and right speakers and also creates a subwoofer channel with a low pass filter The bass frequencies which it filters out of the left and right channels will be reproduced by your subwoofer for the frequency range selected in the Bass Management Setup menu This is especially significant if your system uses small 6 5 or smaller woofer cones front left and right speakers and a subwoofer rather than large full range left and right front speakers Since small speakers cannot reproduce low frequencies it is preferable to filter out these low frequencies and
33. p PARASOUND P7 Preamplifier OWNER S GUIDE Aes 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 The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1 Read Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product 2 Retain Instructions Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating Instructions 4 Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use Instructions 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Clean the outside of the product only 6 Attachments Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand The product may fall causing bodily injury and damage to th
34. re analog the P 7 cannot create surround sound from 2 channel sources BASS MANAGEMENT FOR THE LEFT RIGHT AND SUB OUTPUT JACKS The P 7 has built in analog bass management for audio systems which include a subwoofer The bass management for the left right and subwoofer output jacks has two modes of operation One mode is for the P 7 s stereo inputs inputs 1 8 and the other mode is for its multichannel inputs inputs 9 amp 10 There are two modes of operation to maintain the tonal balance when you switch between stereo and multichannel sources Mode 1 For Stereo Sources Inputs 1 8 When inputs 1 through 8 are selected the P 7 creates a subwoofer channel output by mixing the Left and Right channels then routing the L R mix through a low pass crossover You can select the subwoofer crossover frequency in the P 7 Setup menu If you have small front left and right speakers the P 7 also has a high pass crossover to filter out bass frequencies from the Left and Right Out jacks You can select the Left and Right crossover frequency in the P 7 Setup menu For more information about adjusting the bass management settings see page 17 Mode 2 For Multichannel Sources inputs 9 amp 10 Inputs 9 amp 10 are for the analog multichannel outputs from Blu ray HD DVD SACD and DVD players These sources provide their own bass management and setup menus Any subwoofer and speaker size crossover settings should be selected in the source component s setup m
35. re information about hooking up a component using the bypass mode see page 11 WARNING Do not select Bypass Yes for an input which is connected to a source component such as a DVD player Since the P 7 Theater Bypass mode provides no volume control the sound level would be very high and could damage your speakers The Theater Bypass mode is suitable only for source components which have their own volume controls Press the Enter button to set the Theater Bypass option for In 9 Multi 1 e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to select Bypass Yes or No for In 9 Multi 1 e Press the Enter button to set In 10 Multi 2 e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to select Bypass Yes or No for In 10 Multi 2 e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return to the main Setup menu In S Multi ij MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU Theater Bypass No Ihe selected input In 9 Multi 1 or In 10 Multi 2 is subject to P 7 volume control balance and tone controls This is the default setting Theater Bypass Yes he selected input In 9 Multi 1 or In 10 Multi 2 is routed directly to the P 7 s 7 1 output jacks bypassing the volume balance and tone controls Note When a Bypass mode is turned on set to Yes the controls for volume balance trims and tone are deactivated All of these adjustments can be made on the surround sound receiver For more information on the Bypass Mode see page 11 Input Level Offsets This se
36. redirect them to the subwoofer where they can be reproduced Note he P 7 s bass management settings affect only the stereo inputs Bass management for the multichannel inputs 9 and 10 should be set up in the setup menu of the source devices DVD Blu ray SACD and DVD A players Press the Enter button to proceed into the Bass Management setup e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to change the current setting e Press the Enter button to change between the Left Right settings and the Subwoofer settings e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return to the main Setup menu During stereo playback the Front Left and Right channel outputs can operate in 1 of 3 ways 1 L amp R Full Range With this setting the left and right front speakers receive all frequencies This setting should only SCH Bass Management be used if you have full range large front speakers and BERA ss Ful Fange or you are not using a subwoofer 2 L amp R Above 80Hz This setting will filter bass frequencies below 80Hz from the left and right front speakers 80Hz is suitable if your left and right speakers are small This setting should only be used if you are using a subwoofer When using this setting you will ZCH Bass Man agement s usually obtain the best results with the subwoofer output L amp R Aboue SAHZ set to L R Below 80Hz 3 L amp R Above 50Hz his setting will filter bass frequencies below 50Hz from the left and
37. right front speakers 5OHz is suitable if your left and right speakers are medium size rather than a small size This setting should only be used If you are using a Subwoofer When using this setting you will usually obtain the best results with the subwoofer output ZCH Bass Management set to L R Below 50Hz but we encourage you to try L amp R Above SAHZ L R Below 80Hz as well MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU During stereo playback the subwoofer output can function in 1 of 4 ways 1 Sub L R Full Range This setting creates a mono subwoofer output by combining the left and right channels without a low pass filter With this setting the subwoofer output will be full range and you should use the crossover frequency adjustment on your subwoofer according to the manufacturer s recommendations 2 Sub L R Below 80Hz This setting creates a mono subwoofer output by combining the left and right Management channels with a low pass filter at 80Hz If your subwoofer Cu tP Below 20Hz has a built in non defeatable crossover set it to its highest l 7 frequency to avoid double filtering 3 Sub L R Below 50Hz This setting creates a mono Subwoofer output by combining the left and right PCH Bass Managemen channels with a low pass filter at 50Hz If your subwoofer Ti is a er a aa SUb DOB LOW JY has a built in non defeatable crossover set it to its highest ib L K Below J H frequency to avoid double filtering
38. s Crestron AMX Control4 Niles and Elan When the o0000 P 7 is connected to such a device it can be controlled and Its status monitored from keypads or touch screen panels throughout your house lt The capabilities of such connections and the programming and interfacing Serial Port needed will depend on the automation system you select consult your Parasound dealer or custom installer for more information regarding interfacing an external con trol system to your P 7 The complete RS 232 protocol can be found at www parasound com RS 232 Control CONNECTING YOUR P 7 OTHER CONNECTIONS AC POWER CORD 100V 240V The IEC standard AC cord supplied with your P 7 is an audiophile grade component AC 50Hz 60Hz Please connect It directly to an AC wall outlet that is always live If possible plug your P 7 into the same AC outlet that your accompanying audio components particularly your source components and power amplifiers are plugged into If different AC outlets are used the ground potential may be higher or lower between the outlets resulting in audible hum AC POWER SWITCH ele This switch is provided to turn the P 7 completely off when it will not be used for an extended time Normally this switch is left in the on position upper section Is pressed in Master Off USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVER The Theater Bypass feature of the P 7 allows you to integrate the all analog P 7 in
39. stereo power amps stereo mono switch is set to stereo There is no sound from the subwoofer Make sure your subwoofer is turned on and the built in volume control is turned up Tull Check the connections from the P 7 Subwoofer output to your Subwoofer input Check the subwoofer level trim by pressing the Enter button on the remote control Check the settings in the Setup menu of the P 7 under 2ch Bass Management to make sure the subwoofer is not turned off for more information see page 17 There is no bass management for the Multichannel inputs Inputs 9 amp 10 You must select the settings for the subwoofer on your source component Blu ray DVD SACD player etc There is no sound from the surround and back speakers Make sure you are listening to a 5 1 or 7 1 channel source that is connected to Input 9 or 10 stereo sources can only play through the Left speaker Right speaker and Subwoofer Check the setting for Front Rear balance by pressing the Status button on the remote control If the Balance is set very high to the front you may not hear anything from the surround and back speakers FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I cannot adjust the Bass and Treble tone controls The display shows Tone Controls Off The Tone controls are turned off To re activate the tone controls press the Tone Bypass button on the remote control I cannot adjust the Left Right balance the Front Rear balance or the Subwoofer trim Th
40. t shows evidence of abuse and or misuse 6 Unit was modified in any way 7 Aprior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station P 7 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 5 Hz 100 kHz 0 3 dB THD Distortion lt 0 006 at 20 kHz S N Ratio gt 110 dB input shorted IHF A weighted gt 95 dB Input shorted unweighted Crosstalk 85 dB at 20 kHz Line Input Impedance Unbalanced 14 2k Q Balanced 4 7k Q per leg Phono Input Impedance MM setting 47k Q MC setting 100 Q Output Impedance Unbalanced lt 60 Q Balanced lt 60 Q per leg Input Sensitivity 200 mV for 1 V output Total Gain 14 db Volume limiter set to 110 Maximum Output 8 V Vol Limiter set to 110 XLR Pin Identification 1 Ground Shield 2 Positive 3 Negative AC Power Requirement 100 250 V 50 60 Hz voltage is automatically selected 10 watts standby 65 watts when turned on Dimensions Width 17 1 4 487mm Depth 13 3 4 350mm Height with feet 4 1 8 105mm Height without feet 3 1 2 89mm Weight Net 13 5 Ibs 6 1 Kg Shipping 20 5 Ibs 9 3 Kg Rack Mount Accessory HRA 2 May be purchased separately Note Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice 2008 Parasound Products Inc iPod Crestron AMX Control4 Niles and Elan are registered trademarks Rev 0 9 CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES 7 Notes We invite you to visit www parasound com for
41. t the same time Balanced Input Jacks In 8 Balanced Stereo Inout 8 is for a stereo source and uses balanced XLR type Jacks Use this input to connect a source which has balanced outputs such as the Parasound model T 3 FM AM tuner A balanced line provides superior hum and noise cancellation especially for long cable runs Many serious listeners also prefer the sonic character istics of balanced interconnects because the lower inherent noise floor contributes to a more defined and spacious soundstage For more information on balanced connections see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual In 8 Balanced Multichannel input jacks In 9 Multi 1 and In 10 Multi 2 Surround Sound Inputs 9 and 10 are for use with sources equipped with analog outputs for Surround sound These sources include many DVD players some Blu ray players SACD and DVD A players Connect your source component s analog audio Front Surround Center Back output Jacks to one set of the Sub P 7 s multichannel input jacks In 9 Multichannel 1 If you have a 5 1 system which only uses five speakers and a subwoofer then you will not connect anything to the L amp R Back Input jacks Front Surround Center Back moO moO In 10 Multichannel 2 Note Inputs 9 and 10 can also be used for additional stereo sources by using just their Front L amp R input jacks If you use Inputs 9 or 1
42. the most up to date information on your unit and to find out about other Parasound products Learn why Parasound has been a quality and value favorite of magazine reviewers sound professionals and listeners like you since we were founded in 198 eries rarasouns NEWCLASSIC canoe o HALO PARASOUND G PARASOUND Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 9411 Customer Service 415 397 7100 Technical Dept 415 675 7272 Fax 415 397 0144 Wwww parasound com rev 0 90 2008 Parasound Products Inc
43. thin 2 seconds will mute the volume completely A third press of the Mute button will return the volume to its normal level Mute is also automatically turned off when you adjust the volume using the remote control or front panel knob The mute affects the audio signals at all of the Output jacks except the Record Out Setup Button his enters the Setup menu of the P 7 See page 14 for info on the Setup menu Exit Setup Button his button Exits the Setup menu or steps up one level in the Setup menu Enter Button his button is used for making adjustments in the Setup menu The Enter button is also used to adjust the subwoofer trim level To adjust the subwoofer trim level press the enter button then the Bass Up or Bass Down buttons Source Input Buttons Press the input button of the source that you wish to hear Please note that In 6 is used for the front panel MP3 connection In 9 and In 10 are the Multichannel inputs Parasound Tuner Buttons hese buttons control the Parasound Halo T 3 Tuner They select the FM or AM band and scroll up and down through station presets FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why ts there no sound from the speakers ls the AC power live You should see a faint blue glow around the On Off button and the P badge should glow faint red when the P 7 is turned off Check to see that the rear panel AC power switch is in its on position Check that input and output cables are secure at both ends M
44. to a system which also uses a digital Surround sound receiver By combining the P 7 with a high quality power amplifier and a surround receiver you can achieve superior reproduction of your analog sources while continuing to use your surround receiver to decode digital sources Because an external power amplifier will be of a higher quality than the amplifier stage built into your surround receiver you will also be getting upgraded sound for all of your digital sources as well When the P 7 Bypass mode is selected in the Setup menu see page 15 the P 7 volume level is fixed at unity gain unity gain means that the output level equals the input level and the volume level knob and remote control buttons for volume are inactive In this case the system volume level is completely controlled by the separate digital surround receiver The Theater Bypass mode can only be used with the multichannel inputs Inputs 9 and 10 WARNING Never connect a source component such as a DVD player directly to one of the P 7 s Multichannel Inputs with the Theater Bypass mode activated Since the P 7 volume level is fixed the resulting sound level will be very high and could damage your speakers The Theater Bypass mode is intended only for use with components such as surround sound receivers and processors which have their own volume controls For information about activating the Theater Bypass mode see page 15 USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVE
45. tup menu allows you to increase or decrease each input s volume level individually to compensate for different output levels among sources If you notice a sound level change when switching from one source to another you can raise or lower the corresponding P 7 input level offset over a range of 20 dB to 20 dB The easiest way to determine your input level offset settings is to turn on and play all your source devices before entering the Setup menu Once in the offset setup you can cycle through and compare all the sources by pressing the Enter button on the remote After each input level offset is set all of your sources should play at about the same level Press the Enter button to proceed into the Inout Level Offsets setup e Press the VOL Up or VOL Down buttons to adjust the input level offset for this input so it sounds about as loud as the previously selected input Setur Input Level Offsets e Press the Enter button to select the next input and repeat this process Level Offset For e After you finish press the Exit Setup button to return iA P j In 6 7 MP3 7 to the main Setup menu Phones Level Offset It is important to take precautions to protect your hearing when you listen with head phones Many on ear headphones and most ear bud headphones have very high sensitivity and will play much too loud relative to your speakers apparent volume level If you find your headphones playing too loud y
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