Parasound HCA-1203, HCA-1205-A Owners manual
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .........................................................................................3
Figure #1 HCA-1205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings ..............................................4
Figure #2 HCA-1203A Front and Rear Panel Drawings ..............................................5
Introduction ......................................................................................................................6
Installing and Rack Mounting Your Amplifier ................................................................6
Ventilation Requirements for Your Amplifier .................................................................6
Home Theater Configurations and Input Connections for the HCA-1205A ................7
Home Theater Configurations and Input Connections for the HCA-1203A ................7
Speaker Connections ......................................................................................................8
AC Power Connections and AC Grounding ...................................................................8
DC Trigger Connection ....................................................................................................8
Operating Your HCA-1205A or HCA-1203A....................................................................9
Maintaining Y our Parasound Amplifier...........................................................................10
In Case of Trouble.............................................................................................................10
Parasound HCA-1205A Specifications...........................................................................11
Parasound HCA-1203A Specifications...........................................................................12
Special Features for the Parasound HCA-1205A and HCA-1203A ..............................13
Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) ......................................................................13
The Parasound HCA-1205A and HCA-1203A are Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.
Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.
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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 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 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.
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 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. 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.
19. 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.
20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.
21. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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HCA-1205A High Current Power Amplifier
Power
Current Overload
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AC Line Standby Normal
Power Switch
Power Status Indicators
Current Overload Indicators
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HCA-1205A
High Current Power Amplifier
Parasound Products, Inc
San Francisco, CA U.S.A.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Fuse 12 A
Power Consumption: 1000 W
AC 120V
60Hz
Channel 1
Channel 3
Input
Channel 5
Channel 1
Channel 3
Channel 5
THX
Level
Manufactured under license
from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm
and THX are registered trademarks
of Lucasfilm Ltd.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOTREMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DC Trigger
+12V
GND
Input Connectors,
Looping Output Connectors,
and Level Controls
Speaker Connectors
AC Receptacle
+ 12 Vdc
Trigger Connector
Input
THX
Level
Input
THX
Level
Carry Handle
External
Fuse
Post
Channel 2
Channel 2
Input
THX
Level
Channel 4
Channel 4
Input
THX
Level
HCA-1205A Front and Rear Panel Drawings
Figure #1
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HCA-1203A High Current Power Amplifier
Power
Current Overload
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AC Line Standby Normal
Power Switch
Power Status Indicators
Current Overload Indicators
HCA-1203A
High Current Power Amplifier
Parasound Products, Inc
San Francisco, CA U.S.A.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Fuse 12 A
Power Consumption: 1500 W
AC 120V
60Hz
Channel 1
Channel 2
Input
Channel 3
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
THX
Level
Manufactured under license
from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm
and THX are registered trademarks
of Lucasfilm Ltd.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOTREMOVE COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DC Trigger
+12V
GND
Input Connectors,
Looping Output Connectors,
and Level Controls
Speaker Connectors
AC Receptacle
+ 12 Vdc
Trigger Connector
Input
THX
Level
Input
THX
Level
Carry Handle
External
Fuse
Post
HCA-1203A Front and Rear Panel Drawings
Figure #2
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