Parasound HCA 806A Owner's Manual

Parasound HCA 806A Owner's Manual

Six channel high current power amplifier

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Summary of Contents for Parasound HCA 806A

  • Page 1 HCA-80 6A Si x Channel High Current Power Amplif ier P o w e r P o w e r...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AC Power Connections and AC Grounding ... 8 DC Trigger Connection ... 8 Operating Your HCA-806A ... 9 Maintaining Your Parasound Amplifier ... 9 Fuse ... 9 In Case of Trouble ... 10 Special Features ... 10 Specifications ... 11 Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) ... 13...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash 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 intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
  • Page 4 CH 3+ Ch 4 Mono Bridging High Current Multi-Amplifier Independant Mono Bridging Fuse 10 A HCA - 806A Parasound Products, Inc San Francisco, CA U.S.A. Power AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption: 1000 W CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasound. Please take a few moments to read these instructions so that you may fully understand the capabilities of your new Parasound power amplifier.
  • Page 6: Input Connections And Switch Settings For The Hca-806A

    Input Connections and Switch Settings for the HCA-806A Refer to Figure #2 Six Channel Operation The six channel mode of your HCA-806A can power the six speakers required for a complete home theater: Front left and right, surround left and right, center channel, and subwoofer. Connect each output from your surround processor to the corresponding input connector of your HCA-806A.
  • Page 7: Multi Zone Stereo Operation

    You can switch your HCA-806A to reproduce a single stereo source through up to three pairs of stereo channels via input cables connected to channels 1 and 2 input jacks only. This permits a neater and less confusing hookup. It eliminates the requirement for two or four “Y” adapters in order to split your preamplifier’s single pair of stereo outputs to feed the 3 pairs of HCA-806A power amplifier input jacks.
  • Page 8: Mono Bridging

    + 9 Vdc to +12 Vdc. With the main power switch on the off (down) position, the amplifier can be turned on with voltage from any external DC source such as the +12 Vdc trigger from the Parasound P/SP-1500. Since it is optically coupled, the DC trigger only requires 15 mA of current to activate the...
  • Page 9: Operating Your Hca-806A

    Turn the unit off for at least 10 minutes while you check your connections, then try again. If the red LED continues to glow, contact your Dealer, Installer or Parasound Technical Service for further advice. Current Overload LEDs The current overload LEDs for channels 1 through 6 will only illuminate if the unit is driven continuously at or past its maximum current capacity.
  • Page 10: In Case Of Trouble

    If it is determined that the HCA-806A should be returned to Parasound for inspection and possible servicing, you must first call or write to obtain a Return Authorization number. You will also be asked to repack the unit in its original packing and both of its cardboard cartons for proper protection in transit.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Parasound HCA-806A Specifications Continuous Power Output > 80 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 > 120 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 Continuous Power Output - Bridged > 180 watts RMS, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 , each bridged channel, 3+4, 5+6...
  • Page 12: Parasound Limited Warranty (Usa Only)

    Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound HCA-806 amplifier 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 to validate your ownership, date of purchase.

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