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Parasound HCA-2205A manual

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  • Page 1

    -1- O W N E R ' S M A N U A L H C A - 2205A Five C h a n n e l H i g h C u r r e n t Po w e r A m p l i f i e r Power HCA-2205A High Current Multi Amplifier L U C A S F I L M LUCASFILM Norm al AC Line 3 4 5 2 1 LUCASFILM R[...]

  • Page 2

    -2- Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 3 Figure #1 HCA-2205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings ................................................ 4 Introduction ............................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    -3- IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of[...]

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    -4- Figure #1 HCA-2205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings P o w e r HCA-2205A High Current Power Amplifier L U C A S F I L M LUCASFILM Power Switch Operation Status Indicators Rack Mount Holes Carry Handle Normal Standby AC Line Overload High T emp 3 4 5 2 1 + 12 Vdc Trigger Connector High Current Multi-Amplifier Parasound Products, Inc San Francisco, [...]

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    -5- Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasound. Your Parasound power amplifier was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Please take a few moments to read t[...]

  • Page 6

    -6- Making Connections to the HCA-2205A Refer to Figure #1 Leave the AC cord disconnected before making any signal or speaker connections. When making connections to the amplifier, make sure there is no strain or tension on the input leads, speaker wires, or AC cord that could cause them to pull loose. Your HCA-2205A is designed to deliver the same[...]

  • Page 7

    -7- DC Trigger Connection This connector provides the ability to trigger your amplifier on with an external DC voltage source ranging from + 9 Vdc to +12 Vdc. With the main power switch in the off (down) position, the amplifier can be turned on with voltage from any external DC source such as the +12 Vdc trigger from the Parasound P/SP-1500 AV Proc[...]

  • Page 8

    -8- The Standby indicator will also light whenever there is a fault that triggers the protection circuitry. This may indicate one of the following conditions: DC present at the amplifier's input, a speaker impedance overload, a short circuited speaker line, or possible internal fault. If this indicator remains lit, remove power to the amplifie[...]

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    -9- If All Else Fails... Call your Parasound dealer or Parasound Technical Service. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform. If we determine that your amplifier should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing, call Parasound for the location of a warranty center n[...]

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    -10- Parasound HCA-2205A Specifications Continuous Power Output 220 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 Ω , 300 watts RMS x 5, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Ω , Current Capacity 60 amps peak per channel Slew Rate > 130 V/ µ second Frequency Response 5 Hz-100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.03 % at full power; < 0.01 % typical level[...]

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    -11- Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound amplifier is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presen[...]