Parasound 2100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
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1. Why is there no sound from the speakers e 15 the AC power live You should see a faint red glow around the Power button when the unit is turned off but plugged into a live AC power source Check that input and output cables are secure at both ends Make sure your Model 2100 is switched to the correct input What could cause the remote to fail to operate Weak or dead batteries Replace information about battery recycling www Earth911 org Insure that the front panel IR receiver is not obscured or exposed to direct sunlight or to an LCD or a plasma TV screen 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 route audio cables and AC cords perpendicular to each other while power is off Make sure insulating shoulder washers are used if unit is rack mounted e Reverse the direction of the other components AC plugs one by one while power is off Insure that the power amps and the Model 2100 are plugged into the same AC outlet The turntable ground wire must be attached to the GND terminal The Sound is distorted and weak Make sure the gain of the power amp is not set too low Are you trying to use the Model 2100 with a turntable Make sure you have set the phono selector switch to the correct cartridge type Make sure the stereo power amp s stereo mono switch is set to stereo MAINTAINING YOUR MODEL 2100 Your Model 2100 re2. level Input Jacks EN Source inputs 1 6 have the same input sensitivity and input L O impedance and they are compatible with any typical analog line level source When using input 1 for a standard line level Input 1 Select device CD Tape DVD tuner etc set the adjacent Input 1 Phono Line Select switch to Line 7 Cartridge Phono Input Input 1 The Model 2100 is equipped with a high quality phono preamplifier If you Input 1 Select wish to connect a turntable set the Input 1 Select switch to MM moving Phono Line magnet or MC moving coil depending on your cartridge Select MM if e e gt you are not sure which type of phono cartridge you have because 1 MM cartridges more common Note f your turntable won t reach adequate volume or if it plays too loud j you have selected the incorrect cartridge type Don t forget to connect the MM MC ground wire from your turntable to the Phono Gnd ground terminal on Cartridge the Model 2100 CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Front Panel MP3 Input For your convenience there is an input for a portable MP3 player SN MP3 In on the front panel Connect the included cable with the 3 5mm N E stereo plugs between the player s headphone jack and the Ai NS Model 2100 s input jack The input boosts the input signal by 12dB so that its volume level will be similar to your other source components For the best resu
3. standby 10 watts when turned on THD Distortion 0 00896 at 20 H lt i General Information S N Ratio Dimensions gt 105 dB input shorted IHF A weighted gt 95 dB input shorted unweighted Width 17 25 437 mm Depth 14 5 369 mm Crosstalk Height with feet 4 25 108 mm gt 75 dB at 20 kHz Height without feet 3 5 89 mm Weight Net 13 lbs 5 9 kg Input Impedance Shipping 20 Ibs 9 1 kg 30k ohms Rack Mount Accessory Output Impedance RMK22 May be purchased separately 60 ohms Input Sensitivity 250 mV for 1 V output Total Gain 12 db Maximum Output 6 5 V Notes Note Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice 2007 Parasound Products Inc Crestron AMX Control4 Niles and Elan are registered trademarks Rev 0 9 We invite you to visit www parasound com for 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 1981 eries PARASOUND NEWCI ASSIC j CUSTOM i HALO PARASOUND G PARASOUND Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 Customer Service 415 397 7100 Technical Dept 415 675 7272 Fax 415 397 0144 www parasound com rev 0 90 2007 Parasound Products Inc
4. 1 8 3 5 mm mini jack The center conductor plug tip is for O O and the outer conductor plug sleeve is for Your Authorized Parasound m dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system Ext Remote In Loop RS 232 Serial Port This 9 pin female DB9 connector is a full duplex serial port This permits the Model 2100 to communicate in two directions with home automation and control systems such as Crestron AMX Control4 Niles and Elan When the Model 2100 is connected to such a device it can be controlled and its status monitored from keypads or touch screen panels throughout your house The capabilities of such connections RS 232 Control and the programming and interfacing needed will depend on the automation system you select consult your Parasound dealer or custom installer for more information regarding interfacing an external control system to your Model 2100 Serial Port The complete RS 232 protocol and code table can be found on page 17 of this manual and at www parasound com Note The Model 2100 volume setting cannot be monitored from the RS 232 port because it is an analog control Power Consumption 10W AC Power The IEC standard AC cord supplied with your Model 2100 is an audiophile grade component Please connect it directly to an AC wall outlet that is always live If possible plug your Model 2100 into the same AC outlet that your accompanying audio com
5. PARASOUND NEWCLASSIC o Power Sub Level Bass Treble m Balance Volume O Model 2100 Two Channel Preamplifier Q Q J Model 2100 Preamplifier OWNERS GUIDE 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 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this produc
6. are included in case you have two subwoofers and your surround receiver includes two Sub out jacks Surround Sound Receiver Preamp Outputs FrontL BackL Center FromR SurR Sub a Model 2100 o G e c Z o 5 5 Note For small speakers with a subwoofer connect the Hi Pass Out Jacks instead of the Main Out jacks CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Selecting the Bypass Input The Bypass Input can be selected by two different methods Manual When the Model 2100 is turned on you can select the Bypass Input with the remote control or front panel Input selector knob Auto The Bypass Input is automatically selected whenever the Model 2100 is turned off This makes it easy to use your Surround sound equipment even without turning the Model 2100 on Note When the Bypass Input is selected the Model 2100 volume control tone controls internal crossovers and mute circuits are disabled Volume and other functions are entirely controlled by your surround sound receiver Note mportant details about the Bypass Input The Model 2100 s Bypass function is a direct connection from its Bypass Input jacks to its Hi Pass Main and Sub output jacks None of the Model 2100 s internal crossovers are active The Hi Pass Out jacks are full range the 80Hz crossover is inactive The Sub Out jacks are full range the Low Pass crossover is inactive This is done intentionally so the bass manageme
7. el 2100 is turned on It is a fixed level signal that is unaffected by volume balance and tone settings or audio mute Note When you select the Bypass Input there is no signal available at the Record Out jacks The Model 2100 does not enable monitoring the quality of a recording as you are making it Connecting a Signal Processor to Your Model 2100 You can connect a signal processor such as an electronic crossover or equalizer Right between the Model 2100 and your power amplifier s The signal processor s Fixed Level input should be rated to accept the Model 2100 s maximum output voltage without overloading You can also adjust the gain controls of your power amplifier s and signal processor for the lowest noise level y OTHER CONNECTIONS The headphone jack accepts a 1 8 3 5 mm mini plug The Main audio out is muted when the headphone plug inserts into this jack but the output to the Fixed Rec jacks remains live Note Please lower the volume level on the Model 2100 before unplugging your headphones to avoid an unexpected loud blast of sound that could damage your speakers TRIGGERING OTHER COMPONENTS ON OFF 12V Trigger Out There is one 12 volt trigger output and one input The output can be used to turn on power amplifiers and other equipment that are Man 12V In 12VOut equipped with automatic turn on inputs Connect the Model 2100 s P moo AC Auto Turn 12V output jack to the triggered component s trigg
8. er adjust the 80 crossover frequency so it matches the bass management setting 60 100 in your surround receiver s setup menu C Note 80Hz is the best place to start if you are not sure how to set 20 2140 the crossover frequency Hz 2 Note f your subwoofer has a built in non defeatable crossover Mono Outputs set it to its highest frequency to avoid double filtering Sub Out Jacks when the Bypass Input is selected Sub Out 1 amp 2 jacks carry independent L amp R signals from the Bypass L amp R Input jacks There is no crossover Hi Pass Out Hi Pass Output Jacks no subwoofer in your system RUNS UD If your speakers are full range you can skip this section Left Hi Pass Output Jacks small speakers sub The Hi Pass Output jacks are for use when your speakers are small woofer drivers 6 or smaller and you are using a subwoofer The Hi Pass outputs do not carry bass below 80Hz The crossover point is fixed The Hi Pass Outputs are full range when the Bypass Input is selected In this O case the high pass filter is not active so you will use the bass management in your surround sound receiver s setup menu Right CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Record Out Jacks The Record Out jacks connect to your analog audio recorder s record input jacks When you select an Input 1 6 or the signal from the corresponding source component is available at the Record Out jacks whenever the Mod
9. er input jack using the provided trigger wire with the 2 5 mm sub mini plugs Note Most Parasound Power Amplifiers are equipped with a 2 5 mm sub mini 12V trigger input jack The trigger voltage source is DC and the trigger plug tip is positive and its sleeve negative The trigger output has a maximum current capacity of 150 mA Parasound power amplifier trigger inputs require a mere 15 mA AUTO TURN ON 12V Trigger In The 12V trigger input can be used to turn the Model 2100 power on automatically In this case the Model 2100 would be turned on and off by another device such as a home automation system Note When the Auto Turn On switch is set to 12V or AC the front panel Power button and remote control On and Off buttons are disabled AC Power Trigger The Model 2100 will turn on automatically when its AC power source is switched on To use AC auto turn on first set the Auto Turn On switch to its AC position Note When the Auto Turn On switch is set to 12V or AC the front panel Power button and remote control On and Off buttons are disabled CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued External Remote Input Your Model 2100 is compatible with most popular infrared repeater systems for remote control operation from another room or when the Model 2100 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
10. etermine if your Model 2100 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 Model 2100 s carton OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION Parasound Model 2100 Preamplifier Serial Parasound Dealer Dealer Phone Number Date of Purchase TENE You Should Know 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 30 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 ooo ee 2 Henn TC 3 Placement and Ventilation Guidelines 5 Line Phono amp Input Connections o ooo oo oo oll sss 7 Using the Bypass Input lllo lo o
11. etween your DVD player and the Model 2100 is in addition to any existing digital connection between your DVD player s digital output and your surround sound receiver s digital input Your surround sound receiver will continue to select the DVD player when you want to hear surround sound exactly the same as it did before you brought the Model 2100 into your home theater CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS There are 4 pairs of output jacks labeled Main Out Sub Out Hi Pass Out and Record Out All of the outputs are active simultaneously Read through this section to determine which you should use for your setup Main Output Jacks The Main Output Jacks are the primary outputs that connect to the inputs on your power amplifier s They are full range outputs with no filters or crossovers Use these jacks if your speakers are full range and you aren t using a subwoofer Sub Out Jacks no subwoofer in your system If you don t use a subwoofer in your system you can skip this section Sub Out Jacks when Inputs 1 6 or the MP3 Input are selected Sub Out A mono Sub output is created by the Model 2100 ene Sub 1 amp 2 Out jacks carry the same mono signal The crossover point of the Sub Out jacks is determined by the setting ps Pass 1 rossover of the Low Pass Crossover Frequency knob Frequency For an independent stereo system adjust to taste When the Model 2100 is connected to a surround receiv
12. l ls 8 Audio Output Connections 2 oo oo oo o o sss 10 Other Connections on your Model 2100 11 Operating your Model 2100 lo lo lo ol ls 13 Remote Control Functions o ooo o o o iss 14 Frequently Asked Questions o oo oo o o o ss 15 If You Require Assistance or Warranty Repair 16 RS 232 Protocol and Code Table 17 Specifications c o y 2 a eek Rc d ott us adt 19 UNPACKING YOUR MODEL 2100 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Unpacking Your Model 2100 Carefully remove your Model 2100 from its shipping carton and locate all the enclosed accessories Remote control and two AAA batteries AC power cord Stereo 3 5mm cable for MP3 input Two trigger wires one with 2 5 mm sub mini plugs one with a 2 5mm and a 3 bmm mini plug While you are unpacking your Model 2100 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 Model 2100 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 Model 2100 s original packing Placement Guidelines The Model 2100 will be easier to use and will la
13. lts set your MP3 player s volume to around 75 of maximum Note f you connect a component other than an MP3 player to the MP3 Input jack the volume level will probably be too high Bypass Input Pass Through stereo system only If your Model 2100 is not being combined into a surround system you can skip this section and go directly to AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Bypass Input Pass Through Bypass Input Pass Through in a surround sound system The Bypass Input is used to incorporate the Model 2100 into a surround system which includes a surround sound receiver It controls your stereo sources independent from your surround receiver to optimize the sound quality In order to use the Bypass Input your surround sound receiver must have line level preamp output jacks Or Right When the Bypass Input is selected the incoming signals at the Bypass Input Left amp Right jacks are connected directly to the Main Out Left amp Right jacks and the Hi Pass Out jacks When the Bypass Input is selected the incoming signals at the Bypass Input Sub 1 amp Sub 2 jacks are connected directly to the Sub Out 1 amp 2 jacks Sub 2 Connecting the Bypass Input Connect your surround sound receiver s Left Right amp Sub channel preamp output jacks to the Model 2100 s Left Right amp Sub Bypass Input jacks With a single subwoofer you can use either the Sub 1 or Sub 2 Bypass Input jack Note Two Bypass Sub Input jacks
14. nt built into your surround sound receiver functions normally when you are listening to surround sound Please see the owner s manual for your surround sound system to setup the proper speaker levels distance and bass management If you have already calibrated your surround sound system there is no need to recalibrate your system after adding the Model 2100 Don t forget that the volume control on the Model 2100 does not work when the Bypass Input is selected Use the volume control on your surround sound equipment NOTE DO NOT CONNECT A SOURCE COMPONENT SUCH AS A CD DVD TAPE DECK OR TUNER DIRECTLY TO THE MODEL 2100 s BYPASS INPUT SINCE THERE IS NO VOLUME CONTROL WITH THIS INPUT THE SOUND LEVEL COULD BE EXTREMELY HIGH AND COULD DAMAGE YOUR SPEAKERS EVEN WHEN THE MODEL 2100 IS TURNED OFF How to improve stereo sound in a surround sound system Your 2 channel analog sources will give you clearer sound if you disconnect them from your surround sound receiver s analog input jacks and reconnect them to any pair of the Model 2100 s Input 1 6 jacks You can now select these analog sources and control their volume balance and tone with the Model 2100 For better stereo reproduction with your DVD player connect its L amp R analog output jacks to one pair of the Model 2100 s Input 1 6 jacks You ll now select the DVD player s stereo analog output and control its volume balance and tone with the Model 2100 This recommended analog connection b
15. ny input output or trigger wire connections Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the Model 2100 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 Model 2100 has many different types of audio and control connections some of which you may not be familiar with Please read this section thoroughly before making any connections w CAUTION CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not remove meas cover No user serv paris insi ier serviceable parts inside Refer serving to qualified service personnel WARNING fire or Phono GNO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left Pos D N N 5 OC O V 0000000 i Phono tne 95 232 Control Remot Auto Tum On I 1 m lt SN in gt Loop Man t2V im 12v Ow YS LSD SY i ie O OFO artidge Fixed Level AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS The Model 2100 is equipped with a total of 8 audio inputs 6 pairs of line level input jacks input 1 can be switched to MM or MC phono An input jack on the front panel for connecting a portable player Bypass Input jacks to connect a home theater surround sound receiver or controller Phono GND 1 RCA line
16. on fan such as the Parasound Zbreeze is highly recommended to prevent hot spots in confined spaces UNPACKING YOUR MODEL 2100 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Rack Mounting Your Parasound Model 2100 With its four feet removed the Model 2100 s front panel height occupies two rack spaces 3 1 2 or 88 2 mm a single standard rack space occupies 1 3 4 vertical space For mounting in a standard 19 equipment rack you must use the Parasound RMK22 rack mount kit purchased separately The RMK22 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 Model 2100 panel and the four mounting bolts to prevent metal to metal contact between the Model 2100 chassis the equipment rack and the other components mounted in the rack o o RMK22 Rack Mount Bracket PARASOUND Note Tighten 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 CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 Making Connections Always disconnect the AC cords to your Model 2100 and power amplifier s before making or changing a
17. ponents 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 200V 240V 50Hz Before turning the Model 2100 on recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control to avoid any unpleasant blasts that could damage your speakers PARASOUND O Powor Sub Level Bass Treble input Model 2100 Two Channel Preamplifier OPERATING YOUR MODEL 2100 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Power Button A soft red glow surrounds the Power button when the Model 2100 is turned off Push the Power button once to turn on and the red glow will extinguish When the Model 2100 is turned on the Input indicator and the selected input will illuminate green The Mute LED will light up during a 4 5 second delay after turn on After the circuits stabilize the muting will disengage Push the Power button again to turn it off Note The front panel Power button and remote control On and Off buttons are disabled when the rear panel Auto Turn On switch is set to 12V or AC Sub Level Knob The Sub Level control knob adjusts the subwoofer level The sub level can be adjusted between 10 and 10 dB relative to the L and R channels When the control knob is in the 12 o clock position the sub level is boosted by 0 dB Bass and Treble Knobs The Bass and Treble knobs adjust tone Ver
18. prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords This can result in a fire or electric shock 4 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 5 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 6 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 c 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 safet
19. quires 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 drops 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 Warranty Repair Call your Parasound dealer first If the dealer can t help 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 Model 2100 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 receip
20. sale or sales receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer You are not the original owner The Parasound warranty is not transferable Unit s serial number was removed modified or defaced Unit shows evidence of abuse and or misuse Unit was modified in any way NOOR A prior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station RS 232 PROTOCOL amp CODE TABLE Protocol Specs TxD RxD Gnd Pay Noe 0 P Flow Contro No Basic RS 232 Control ASCII not decimal and hexadecimal examples are shown below The commas in the Hex example are merely for your ease of reading and are not required in transmission All strings must have a space between each number or letter except two digit numbers In the Hex examples the space is already represented with code 20 The end of each string must have a carriage return after the last number with no space in between this is represented by CR in the ASCII examples and OD in the Hex examples Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 5 Input 6 Input MP3 Input Bypass Please Note CR stands for Carriage Return and the Hex Code is A space in Hex is 20 a space in ASCII is just a blank space as shown above MODEL 2100 RS 232 PROTOCOL continued Feedback Information Unsolicited feedback is sent anytime that the MODEL 2100 is controlled by IR remote Front Panel or by RS232 Even if the MODEL 2100 is
21. st longer if you follow these simple guidelines Place the Model 2100 on a shelf that will adequately support its weight Unless you ll control the Model 2100 through a remote infrared sensor repeater system put it on a shelf where you can aim the remote control handset directly at the Model 2100 If you use a remote repeater sensor be sure the remote s signals can t reach the Model 2100 s front panel IR sensor otherwise the remote control will not function properly If you re installing the Model 2100 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 Model 2100 out of a cabinet to check or to change connections without inadvertently disconnecting cables If you re putting the Model 2100 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 chance of your Model 2100 overheating please follow these guidelines Install your Model 2100 away from heat sources such as heating ducts radiators or heat producing components Always position the Model 2100 horizontally We recommend that you do not place the Model 2100 directly above a power amplifier Do not install the Model 2100 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 ventilati
22. stening volume levels Tone On and Off Buttons Press the Tone On and Off buttons to engage or disengage the bass and treble tone control circuits The remote lets you hear whether flat or adjusted tone sounds better at your favorite listening position Note The remote control cannot make the Bass and Treble adjustments these adjustments must be made with the Model 2100 s front panel Bass and Treble knobs Source Input Buttons Press the Input button of the source that you wish to hear BURNING IN YOUR MODEL 2100 Tone RS Source Inputs Th LE es PARASOUND PNC2 Like many other great high end preamplifiers your Model 2100 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 Model 2100 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 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Before turning the Model 2100 on recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control to avoid any unpleasant blasts of sound that could damage your speakers
23. t 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 from a Parasound Authorized Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Units Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton and is likely to have been damaged in transit Unit has inadequate packing materials and is likely to have been damaged in transit Unit was shipped collect for shipping charges VVe do not accept collect shipments Unit was shipped via the US Postal Service Ooo BR C NM Unit was sent to an address other than the address instructed by our Technical Department Note The 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 You do not have the original bill of
24. t 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 the 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 1 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 2 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
25. turned off it should send full feedback Full unsolicited feedback will be automatic and in this format 1 3 M1 TO CR Start of transmission lt CR gt End of transmission GO Power Off G1 Power On 1 Input 1 S2 Input 2 S3 Input 3 S4 Input 4 S5 Input 5 S6 Input 6 57 Input S8 Input Bypass MO Mute Off M1 Mute On TO Tone Off T1 Tone On Volume Feedback V0 lt CR gt and V1 lt CR gt Because the volume control is a motor driven type there is no exact feedback of the current volume setting When the volume is turned up or down from the remote or RS232 feedback will be transmitted confirming the volume was increased or decreased This will be represented by a VOcCR for volume decrease and V1 CR for volume increase You can request the status of the MODEL 2100 by issuing the following commands Request String ASCII String Hexadecimal Response From 2100 Current Input 12 CR 52 20 31 20 32 0D S1 CR S2 CR S4 lt CR gt S5 CR S6 CR S7 CR S8 lt CR gt 1 1 lt gt 52 20 31 20 31 0D 60 lt gt gt MO CR M1 CR R 1 4 lt gt 52 20 31 20 34 00 TO lt CR gt TCR Full Status R 1 13 lt CR gt 52 20 31 20 31 33 0D 1 52 MO TO CR MODEL 2100 SPECIFICATIONS AND SETUP NOTES Audio Specifications AC Power Requirement 110 250 V 50 60 Hz Frequency Response Voltage is automatically selected bu D DE 5 watts
26. wer amplifier gain controls if it has them so that your Model 2100 master volume knob s indicator is between 11 o clock and 1 o clock for your most typical listening level This is its sweet spot where the control s left right channel tracking is closest and its distortion is lowest Note The Model 2100 has a gain of 12 dB which is suitable for most brands of power amplifiers and is an ideal match for all Parasound power amplifiers OPERATING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Model 2100 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 the battery compartment On and Off Buttons These have the same function as the Power button on the front panel These separate buttons enable programming unambiguous hard off and on commands into a system controller or to create a macro sequence for a learning type remote control Note The On and Off buttons are disabled when the rear panel Auto Turn On switch is set to 12V or AC Mute Button Pressing the Mute button once mutes the signal at all of the Out jacks except the Record Out The red Mute light will flash on the front panel while mute is engaged Press the Mute button a second time to cancel mute Volume A and V Buttons These buttons control the rotation of the front panel motorized Level control to increase and decrease li
27. y checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 19 Wall or Ceiling Mounting Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only 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 www parasound com INTRODUCTION Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound NewClassic Model 2100 stereo preamplifier is the pinnacle of analog audio technology and value engineering for a two channel music system Additionally the Model 2100 is an upgrade to any surround sound system for uncompromised stereo reproduction We ve endowed the Model 2100 with unique connections and control features which enable it to blend seamlessly into an existing 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 thank you for selecting Parasound and we appreciate you taking the time to read these instructions 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 side of your Model 2100 in the space below Also note your Parasound Dealer s name and telephone number Your purchase receipt bill of sale is required to d
28. y slight tone adjustments can restore warmth richness clarity and airiness that might be missing on certain recordings or because of room acoustics Larger tone adjustments will obscure musical detail and even risk overloading your speakers Tone adjustments are audible only when the Tone indicator in the front panel display is lit Tone Button Press the Tone button once to engage the bass and treble tone control circuits Press a second time to turn them off Tone is on when the Tone indicator in the front panel display is lit The Tone button lets you hear the difference between sound without tone adjustments flat and sound with the tone adjustments you made Note You ll hear the clearest sound when Tone is turned off and the audio signal path bypasses the tone circuits Mute Button Pressing the Mute button once will mute the signal at all of the Out jacks except the Record Out The red Mute light will flash on the front panel while mute is engaged Press the Mute button a second time to cancel mute Input Knob Rotating the Input selector will cycle through all 8 inputs The front panel display indicates which input is selected Balance Knob Adjusting left and right channel balance is helpful to compensate for speaker placement room acoustics or if your power amplifier s gain isn t identical for both channels Volume Knob Your Model 2100 uses a high quality potentiometer to adjust the master volume level Adjust your po
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