Parasound HCA-1200 Owner's Manual

High current power amplifier

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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 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 of Contents for Parasound HCA-1200

  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Rear Panel

    WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rear Panel RCA input jacks 2. 1/4" input phone jacks 3. Stereo/mono bridging switch 4. Speaker terminals 5. AC power cord Front Panel 1. Power on/off switch 2.
  • Page 3 If you place the HCA-1200 on the floor near your speakers, elevate it up from the pile of the carpet. If you stack your components, it is better to place the HCA-1200 above or alongside your other components;...
  • Page 4 AC Line cord You can plug this into a wall socket or an AC outlet on your preamplifier. If you plan to leave the HCA-1200 power switch on and turn it on and off with the preamp, make sure its power switch is rated for the full current draw of the HCA-1200.
  • Page 5 Fuses The HCA-1200 has several intemal fuses which may blow as a result of an intemal fault condition. This protects the unit from possible damage to intemal parts. You should not attempt to replace intemal fuses yourself - there are dangerous high voltages stored in the power supply even after power has been tumed off or the unit has been unplugged.
  • Page 6: In Case Of Trouble

    Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened only with a few drops of water. The HCA-1200 has corrosion-free gold input jacks, but each year it is a good idea to twist the input plugs to preserve perfect signal transfer by removing corrosion which might have accumulated on the connecting plugs themselves.
  • Page 7 HCA-1200 Specifications Continuous Power output - stereo 200 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 8 300 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 4 Continuous Power output - mono 600 watts RMS, 20Hz-20kHz, 8 600 watts RMS, 20Hz-20kHz, 4 Current Capacity 40 amperes continuous 57 amperes peak, up to 200msec.
  • Page 8 Your Parasound HCA-1200 is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented as proof of ownership, date of purchase and authorized status of the dealer.

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