Parasound HCA-1201A Owner's Manual

High current power amplifier

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  • Page 1 HCA-1201A High Current Power Amplifier w w w.parasound.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Output transistors direct-coupled to speakers without LRC networks Direct-coupled audio circuits with 0.8 Hz rolloff Glass epoxy circuit boards, double-sided for precision The Parasound HCA-1201A is manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Table of Contents THX Ultra certified by Lucasfilm Ltd.
  • 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: Hca-1201A Front And Rear Panel Drawings

    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Standby Normal HCA - 1201A High Current Power Amplifier Parasound Products, Inc San Francisco, CA U.S.A. Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm and THX are registered Trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. AC 120 V 60 Hz 5 A...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    14 AWG AC cord, and this manual. Be sure to inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage. If you see any, contact your Parasound Dealer immediately. Save all the packing material in case you need to ship the amplifier for repair. Before you proceed, find the serial number located on the rear panel of your...
  • Page 6: Making Connections To Your Amplifier

    AC cord that could cause them to pull loose. Unbalanced Input Connect the unbalanced outputs of your preamplifier to the RCA input jack. With this connection, the HCA-1201A's output is non-inverted; a positive signal at the input results in a positive signal at the output. XLR Input Connections If your preamplifier is equipped with balanced XLR output connectors, you can use these connections as an alternative to the RCA jacks.
  • Page 7: Ac Power Connections And Ac Grounding

    (ground). In this case, you would terminate one end with an 1/8" mini plug and the other end with an RCA jack. The tip of the RCA jack of the HCA-1201A is also positive and the sleeve is negative.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Hca-1201A

    Returning your HCA-1201A to Parasound for Service (USA Only) If we determine that you should send your HCA-1201A to Parasound, you will need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton only. Ship the unit with adequate insurance and a copy of your purchase receipt inside to validate your warranty.
  • Page 9: Parasound Hca-1201A Specifications

    Parasound HCA-1201A Specifications Continuous Power Output 150 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 240 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 Current Capacity 36 amps peak Slew Rate > 130 V/microsecond Power Bandwidth 5 Hz-100 kHz, +0/-3 dB at 1 watt Total Harmonic Distortion <...
  • Page 10 Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com 2000 Parasound Products, Inc. Rev 0.96 © -10-...

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