English dropdown-ico

Manual Parasound P 3

28 pages 2.21 mb
Download

Go to site of 28

Summary
  • Parasound P 3 - page 1

    P 3 Pr eamplifier Owner’ s Guide ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 2

    THANK YOU! Congratulations and Thank Y ou for Choosing Parasound Y our new Parasound P 3 Preamplifier presents the latest advancements in audio technology . The P 3 is built to the strict quality and performance standards set by Parasound. W e’re proud to offer you this exceptional audio component that will bring many years of enjoyment and depen ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 3

    UNP ACKING AND PLACEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE P 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECTING A SOURCE COMPONENT TO THE BALANCED DIRECT 1 INPUTS ON THE P 3 __________________________________________________________________________________________ CONNECTING A SOURCE COMPONENT TO THE UNBALANCED ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 4

    UNP ACKING AND PLACEMENT GUIDELINES FOR THE P 3 Unpacking Y our P 3 Carefully unpack your P 3 from the shipping carton and remove all the enclosed accessories: • Remote control with two AAA batteries • Detachable AC cord • T wo T rigger control wires with a 2.5 mm sub-mini plug on each end. While you are unpacking your new preamplifier , insp ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 5

    YOU SHOULD KNOW Balanced XLR Jacks and Their Pin Configuration The balanced inputs of the P 3 use XLR jacks that conform to the industry standard of: Pin 1: Ground, Pin 2: Positive (+), Pin 3: Negative (--). The balanced outputs on some components use terminals with 3 screws instead of XLR jacks. These are compatible with the P 3 as long as you mat ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 6

    Left and Right Direct 1 Unbalanced Inputs If your best-sounding audio source component has only unbalanced RCA output jacks, connect them to the P 3 unbalanced Direct 1 input jacks. What Y ou’ll Need: • One pair of shielded interconnect cables with RCA plugs • A source component with RCA output jacks Before Connecting Leave the P 3’ s AC co ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 7

    Direct 2 Unbalanced Input Jacks The P 3 Unbalanced Direct 2 input jacks are for your next-best-sounding source component if the Direct 1 input jacks are already connected to another source. What Y ou’ll Need: • One pair of shielded interconnect cables with RCA plugs •A source component with RCA output jacks Before Connecting Leave the AC cord ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 8

    C onnecting a Source Component to the Aux Inputs on the P 3 The P 3 has a single Aux input, but two pairs of Aux jacks for either a phono or a line level source. The Aux Select switch determines if you’ll hear the source connected to the Aux-Phono jacks or the source connected to the Aux-Line jacks. It’ s possible to use both pairs of Aux jacks ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 9

    Connect the outputs of your CD player , tuner , or any other line level source to the CD and T uner jacks. All of the line level inputs are electrically identical. What Y ou’ll Need For Each Input Connection: • One pair of shielded interconnect cables with RCA plugs •A source component with RCA output jacks Before Connecting Remove power to a ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 10

    Connect the input and output from your analog tape recorder to the T ape Play and Rec (Record) jacks of the P 3. See T ape Record and Play Circuitry in the T echnically Speaking section for more information. What Y ou’ll Need: • T wo pairs of shielded interconnect cables with RCA plugs • An analog recording component such as a cassette deck o ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 11

    CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL SIGNAL PROCESSING COMPONENT TO THE P 3 EXTERNAL LOOP JACKS Y ou can connect signal-processing equipment such as a frequency-shaping equalizer into the signal path of the P 3 via its External Loop Connections. See External Loop In/Out Connections in the T echnically Speaking section for more information. What Y ou’ll Need: ? ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 12

    For best sound performance, use the P 3 Balanced Line Output connections if your power amplifier is equipped with balanced inputs. What Y ou’ll Need: • One pair of balanced interconnect cables with XLR plugs • An amplifier with balanced XLR input jacks Before Connecting Leave the AC cord disconnected until you have made all connections to pre ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 13

    CONNECTING THE P 3 TO THE UNBALANCED INPUTS ON YOUR POWER AMPLIFIER Use these outputs if your power amplifier does not have balanced input connectors or if you prefer to use unbalanced connections. What Y ou’ll Need: • One pair of shielded interconnect cables with RCA jacks •A power amplifier with unbalanced input jacks Before Connecting Remo ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 14

    CONNECTING AN INFRARED REPEA TER SYSTEM TO THE P 3 The External Remote Input jack is for a wired infrared repeater system or system controller . It eliminates the need for a stick-on front panel IR flasher . There is also a Loop Out jack to loop or “daisy chain” to an additional infrared remote-controlled component. What Y ou’ll Need: • An ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 15

    TURNING ON THE P 3 WITH AN EXTERNAL TRIGGER VOL T AGE The P 3 can be turned on automatically when a trigger voltage is received from an external DC voltage source such as a system controller . What Y ou’ll Need: • A trigger cable with 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs (provided) • A component with an external +9Vdc to +12Vdc trigger voltage Before Connec ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 16

    The 12V T rigger Output jack generates its own +12 Vdc voltage whenever the P 3 is turned on so it can trigger other components such as a Parasound power amplifier . This output will provide up to 200 mA of current to trigger an external component. What Y ou’ll Need: • A second trigger cable with 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs (provided) •A component ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 17

    RS232 CONTROL The P 3 External Control connector is used only if you have a computer -based system controller . The P 3 is compatible with most system controllers. RS232 codes for Parasound units can be downloaded from www .parasound.com. Connecting a Controller to the RS232 Port of the P 3 What Y ou’ll Need: •A computer -based control system w ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 18

    CONNECTING THE P 3 AC POWER CORD AC Power Connections We recommend plugging your P 3 into the same AC outlet or power strip used for your accompanying audio components, especially the power amplifier and source components. What Y ou’ll Need: • An IEC 65 AC Cord (provided) • An AC outlet or power strip within reach of the AC cord Before Connec ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 19

    Tu rning the P 3 On and Off Y ou can turn the P 3 on and off with the On-Off button on its front panel, with the On and Off buttons on its remote control handset, or with an external DC source. Tu rning On the P 3 Press either the On-Off Button on the front panel or the On button on the remote control. Tu rning Off the P 3 Press either the On-Off B ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 20

    OPERA TING YOUR P 3 continued Selecting the Input Source Y ou can select the input source by repeatedly pressing the Source button on the front panel until the desired source name appears in the status display . Y ou can also select the desired source directly with the Source select buttons on the remote control. The Source buttons on the remote co ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 21

    OPERA TING YOUR P 3 continued Adjusting Bass and T reble T one T one Button Pressing the T one button on the front panel or remote control turns on the tone display . The illumination around the Bass and Tr eble buttons will also brighten. After pressing the T one button, you have about five seconds to make adjustments. < Bass > Buttons Press ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 22

    2 1 3 4 7 5 8 9 10 6 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 1 4 5 6 14 15 P 3 FRONT P ANEL AND REMOTE CONTROL 19 P 3 Front Panel 1. Phones Jack 2. On-Off 3. Source Select 4. Bass Adjust 5. T one Engage 6. Balance Controls 7. T reble Adjust 8. Mute Indicator 9. V olume Control 10. Display Window P 3 - T 3 Remote Buttons Controls 1. On,Off P 3 & T 3 2. T one On-O ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 23

    TROUBLE No power P 3 will not turn on with DC trigger voltage Power but no sound Distorted sound through speakers. Hum and/or buzz through speakers PROBABLE CAUSE Power cord is disconnected V oltage selector switch is in the wrong position AC fuse is blown DC trigger source wired with reverse polarity or voltage too low V olume control turned down ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 24

    SERVICING YOUR P 3 If All Else Fails –Call Us for Help Call your Parasound dealer or Parasound’ s T echnical Service Department toll free at 1-866-770-TECH (8324). W e can often solve the problem with simple diagnostic tests you can perform yourself. If we determine that your P 3 will need further inspection or servicing, we will: a) refer you ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 25

    Balanced and Unbalanced Input Lines Recording and broadcast studios use balanced connections almost exclusively because of their inherent ability to reject noise and hum, assuring the best sound. Certain high quality preamplifiers and surround controllers built for residential use utilize balanced connections with XLR jacks for the same reasons. Th ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 26

    TECHNICALL Y SPEAKING continued even risk overloading your speakers. Y ou can only adjust the bass and treble controls on the front panel. However , you can compare the sound with the tone controls on or off by pressing the T one button on the front panel or remote control. DC T rigger Input Jack The P 3 can be turned on automatically when a trigge ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 27

    P ARASOUND P 3 DESIGN OVERVIEW Audio Circuit Path T opology Direct Inputs 1 and 2 of the Parasound P 3 preamplifier are selected by hermetically sealed relays with gold contacts. The other inputs are switched by a precision CMOS IC with outstanding characteristics for signal overload, low distortion and crosstalk, and wide frequency response. This ...

  • Parasound P 3 - page 28

    Frequency Response 5 Hz - 55 kHz, +0/-1 dB, full output T otal Harmonic Distortion < 0.01%, 1 kHz < 0.03%, 20 kHz IM Distortion < 0.03% Maximum Output > 8 V , before clipping T one Controls Bass +/- 10 dB at 100 Hz T reble +/- 10 dB at 10 kHz Input Impedances Line inputs: 30 k Ω Ta pe/Play input: 30 k Ω External Loop input: 30 k Ω ...

Manufacturer Parasound Category Stereo Amplifier

Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Parasound P 3 can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Parasound technical drawings
- P 3 manuals
- Parasound product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Parasound P 3
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual Parasound P 3.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals Parasound P 3, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals Parasound P 3. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product Parasound P 3.

Similar manuals

A complete manual for the device Parasound P 3, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Parasound P 3 by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Parasound P 3.

A complete Parasound manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Parasound P 3 - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Parasound P 3, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Parasound P 3, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Parasound P 3 - which should help us in our first steps of using Parasound P 3
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Parasound P 3
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Parasound P 3 in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

Do you have a question concerning Parasound P 3?

Use the form below

If you did not solve your problem by using a manual Parasound P 3, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with Parasound P 3 it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.

Copy the text from the picture

Captcha
New picture

Comments (0)