Parasound HCA-1200 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Rear Panel; RCA input jacks; Front Panel
- Page 4 – The minimum recommended load for mono is 8; . If you know that your speakers have a uniform imped-
- Page 5 – Press once to tum the unit on. Press again to tum it off.
- Page 6 – In Case of Trouble
- Page 8 – Please Stay in Touch; Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street San Francisco, CA 94111
Parasound HCA-1200 High Current Power Amplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. Your HCA- 1200 has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest
music systems. Its high power output is matched by enormous current capacity to drive virtually any speak-
ers known. A lkVA toroid transformer and 60,000
µ
fd power supply assure power in reserve. A Class A
cascode input stage, mosfet driver stage and ultra-fast discrete AB output stage assure flawless reproduc-
tion. You have made an excellent choice.
Please take a few moments now to read these instructions thoroughly so you may fully understand the
sophisticated capabilities of your new power amplifier.
Unpacking
Save your carton and the styrafoam inserts for future safe transportation in case you move or the unit ever
requires shipping for repair. Note, the actual printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping, so
you must place it into an additional outer 'overcarton' before shipment.
Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of the unit and note it here for
future reference or in case the unit is ever stolen ____________________.
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Summary
Caution: To reduce the risk of electricshock, do not remove the top cover.There are no user-serviceable partsinside. Refer servicing to qualifiedservice personnel. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rear Panel I. RCA input jacks 2. 1/4" input p...
Polarity It is important to observe correct polarity when using in stereo mode. One side of the speaker lead will havesome sort of mark, either printing, a raised ridge on the insulation or different color of conductor. Thispermits you to know which wire you had connected to the + and which to the s...
Operating the HCA-1200 Power Switch Press once to tum the unit on. Press again to tum it off. Level Controls Adjust the gain of each channel independently. Many preamps have volume controls which do not trackcorreclly to preserve channel balance at the lowest end of their rotation. By reducing the s...
