Parasound PPH100 User Manual

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P/PH-100 Phono Preamplifi er

Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. We designed your Parasound P/PH-100 to boost the output of a moving magnet or moving coil
magnetic phonograph cartridge in order to drive line level inputs. Please take time to review this manual to
take complete advantage of your new P/PH-100’s capabilities.

P/PH-100 Phono Preamplifier

Product Overview

With the market dominance of compact discs, most manufacturers now design their preamplifiers and
receivers without the extra preamplifier gain stage and RIAA equalization phono cartridges require. People
who still enjoy listening to their record collections have had to settle for using the often outdated phono
preamp stage in their bulky older equipment. The P/HP-100 is compact and up-to-date, using modern state
of the art parts and circuitry to provide precise equalization and gain for use with any “line drive”
preamplifier, receiver or surround processor.

Unpacking the P/PH-100

You should find the following items within the packing carton:

〈 The P/PH-100
〈 An 18AWG audiophile-grade AC cord
〈 This manual

Save your carton and packing inserts for safe transport in case you move or the unit ever requires repair.
Before shipping the unit, be sure to pack it into an additional outer carton for protection. We recommend
using only the included audiophile-grade AC cord.

Placement of your P/PH-100

Your P/PH-100 may be located with your other audio/video components, or even out of sight since it has no
controls. However, take care to locate your P/PH-100 away from AC power cords which might induce hum
and noise. Similarly, it is best to keep it removed from power amplfiers whose transformers might radiate a
powerful hum field. The P/PH-100 generates virtually no heat and does not require ventilation.

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Making Connections to your P/PH-100

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Input Connections

Connect your turntable’s left and right channel plugs to the left and right input jacks on your P/PH-100.
Connect your turntable’s separate ground wire to the GND (ground) terminal on your P/PH-100.

Output Connections

Make sure your system power is turned off before connecting to your preamp. As a further precaution,
turn its volume control to its minimum position.

Connect the left and right output jacks on your P/PH-100 to the desired line (or “high level") input on
your preamplifier or receiver. Line level inputs are typically called CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape Play.

If your preamp or receiver has a tape monitor input, you can also use this, provided it is not already
connected to your tape deck.

After making connections, make sure the plugs are inserted securely and the GND terminal is tight to
prevent cables or ground wire from becoming loose and disconnected. Note: in rare instances,
connecting the ground wire may increase rather than decrease hum.

AC Connections

Connect the supplied AC cord from the AC inlet of the P/PH-100 to a nearby AC wall outlet or other
AC outlet. Your P/PH-100 is intended to be left on at all times and its power consumption is
insignificant. You don’t need to worry about switching it on and off with the rest of your system.

Fuse

Holder

IEC Receptacle

and Fuse Holder

Do Not Exceed

inal Fuse Value

Ori

GND

Ground Connector

Input Connectors

L

R

Input Output

Output Connectors

P/PH-100 Phono Preamplifier

Parasound Products, Inc.

San Francisco, CA USA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

120 Vac/60 Hz 5 W

Drawing # 1: Rear Panel Connections

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