Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning fl ash 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 inte...
Page 3 - Thank You for Choosing Parasound; Keeping Records for Future Reference; INTRODUCTION
3 Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound ® Halo P 7 preamplifi er is the pinnacle of analog audio technology and value engineering for a stereo or surround sound music system. We’ve endowed the P 7 with unique connectivity and control features which enable it to be the centerpiece of a h...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - UNPACKING YOUR P 7 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES; Unpacking Your P 7
5 UNPACKING YOUR P 7 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Unpacking Your P 7 Carefully remove your P 7 from its shipping carton and locate all the enclosed accessories: • Remote control and two AAA batteries • AC power cord • Stereo 3.5mm cable for front panel MP3 input • Four trigger wires, two with 2.5 mm sub-...
Page 6 - CONNECTING YOUR P 7; AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS
6 CONNECTING YOUR P 7 Always disconnect the AC cords to your P 7 and power amplifi er(s) before making or changing any input, output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the P 7 or power amplifi ers are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can dama...
Page 7 - CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS
7 CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS RCA Line Level Input Jacks (In 2 ~ In 7/Tape) – Stereo Inputs 2–7 are for stereo sources and they all have the same input sensitivity, input impedance and are compatible with any typical analog line level source such as a CD, tape deck, DVD or tuner. In...
Page 8 - MAIN OUTPUT JACKS; BASS MANAGEMENT FOR THE LEFT, RIGHT AND SUB OUTPUT JACKS
8 CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS There are 2 sets of Main Output jacks, one set with RCA connectors and one set with balanced XLR connectors. There is also a fi xed level record output for connecting an audio recorder. Read through this section to determine whi...
Page 9 - CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS; TAPE RECORD OUT JACKS
9 CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS The frequency response of the Left, Right & Sub output jacks is not affected by the P 7. A subwoofer channel is not created by the P 7. Subwoofer Trim Adjustment: The subwoofer channel level can be adjusted from the P 7’s remote control or at the f...
Page 10 - 2V TRIGGER EVENT; EXTERNAL REMOTE INPUT
10 CONNECTING YOUR P 7: OTHER CONNECTIONS OTHER CONNECTIONS (HEADPHONE) JACK The headphone jack accepts a 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini plug. All of the Main Audio Outputs are muted when a headphone plug is inserted into this jack so you can listen privately. The Tape Record Out jacks remain active. With stere...
Page 11 - CONNECTING YOUR P 7: OTHER CONNECTIONS; AC POWER CORD; USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVER
11 CONNECTING YOUR P 7: OTHER CONNECTIONS AC POWER CORD The IEC standard AC cord supplied with your P 7 is an audiophile-grade component. Please connect it directly to an AC wall outlet that is always “live.” If possible, plug your P 7 into the same AC outlet that your accompanying audio components ...
Page 12 - USING THE P 7 BYPASS MODE WITH A 2 CHANNEL AMP
12 USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVER USING THE P 7 BYPASS MODE WITH A 2 CHANNEL AMP By using a 2 channel power amplifi er and your surround receiver you can dramatically upgrade the sound quality of your front L & R channels. Drive your Front L & R channels with the separate 2 ch...
Page 13 - USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A 5 OR 7 CHANNEL AMP
13 USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A SURROUND RECEIVER USING THE BYPASS MODE WITH A 5 OR 7 CHANNEL AMP With a separate 5 channel power amplifi er, or a 5 channel power amplifi er plus a 2 channel power amplifi er, you could power all of your speakers and not use the receiver’s built in power amplifi er at al...
Page 14 - MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU; Menu Function; USING THE SETUP MENU
14 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SETUP MENU The P 7 Setup menu gives you access to the following functions: Menu Function Application-Purpose Application-Purpose • Rename Inputs Replace “In 1 – In 10” with customized names. • Theater Bypass Integrate the P 7 into a system with a digital surround receive...
Page 20 - FRONT PANEL OPERATION
20 FRONT PANEL OPERATION The P 7 uses an elegant and simple front panel interface. With only two buttons and one Volume/Select knob you can control most P 7 features. On-Off Button A soft blue glow surrounds the On-Off button when the P 7 is turned off. The P badge also glows faintly red. Push the O...
Page 21 - REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
21 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION The P 7 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 its battery compartment. Off and On Buttons – These buttons have the sam...
Page 23 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why is there no sound from the speakers? - Is the AC power live? You should see a faint blue glow around the On-Off button and the P badge should glow faint red when the P 7 is turned off. - Check to see that the rear panel AC power switch is in its “on” position.- Chec...
Page 24 - Should I Use Balanced or Unbalanced connections?
24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I cannot adjust the Bass and Treble tone controls. The display shows “Tone Controls Off.” - The Tone controls are turned off. To re-activate the tone controls, press the Tone Bypass button on the remote control. I cannot adjust the Left/Right balance, the Front/Rear bal...
Page 25 - ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY?; Repair or Service; Warranty Repair
25 ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY? Repair or Service Call your Parasound dealer fi rst. 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 Pacifi c Time. We can suggest other diagnostic ...
Page 26 - P 7 SPECIFICATIONS
26 P 7 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response 5 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB THD Distortion < 0.006% at 20 kHz S/N Ratio > 110 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted> 95 dB, input shorted, unweighted Crosstalk 85 dB at 20 kHz Line Input Impedance Unbalanced: 14.2k Ω Balanced: 4.7k Ω per leg Phono Input Imp...
Page 27 - CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES
