Parasound NewClassic Model 2125 Owner's Manual

Parasound NewClassic Model 2125 Owner's Manual

Two channel power amplifier

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Model 2125
Model 2125
Two Channel Power Amplifi er
Two Channel Amplifier
OWNER'S GUIDE

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  • Page 1 Protect Hi Temp Power M o d e l 2 1 2 5 T w o C h a n n e l A m p l i f i e r Model 2125 Model 2125 Two Channel Power Amplifi er Two Channel Amplifier OWNER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended. 21. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. www.parasound.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking and Accessories Unpacking and Accessories Unpacking and Accessories ......... . .
  • Page 4 Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component. The Parasound Model 2125 is the latest generation of popular and proven audio power amplifi- ers dating back to 1981. It has been designed for a wide variety of applications, establishing a new standard for audio performance, user-friendliness and utility in custom installations.
  • Page 5: 115V - 230V Ac Selector Switch

    The Model 2125 front panel occupies only two rack spaces in a standard 19 For rack mounting, you’ll need to use the Parasound RMK22 rack mounting kit (purchased separately). We recommend that you use the 8 insulated shoulder washers with the four mounting bolts which are included with the RMK22.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections And Controls

    “daisy chain.” Note: Note: You may loop the trigger connections of multiple Parasound power amplifiers without Note: You may loop the trigger connections of multiple Parasound power amplifiers without overloading the surround controller or preamplifier trigger outputs.
  • Page 7: High Pass Filter Switch

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued High Pass Filter Switch The High Pass filter can improve the sound in virtually any installation. It’s called a “high pass” filter because it permits signals higher than 20 Hz and 40 Hz to pass, while preventing signals below these frequencies from passing.
  • Page 8: Bridging Switch: Stereo - Mono

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued Correct Speaker Polarity is Important As you connect the speaker wires, you can see that the insulation on one of the two wires in each pair has either printing or a raised ridge. The marking lets you know which wire you con- nected to the positive speaker terminal at its other end.
  • Page 9 Some components, including most Parasound Surround Controllers, may use a 3.5mm mini jack for trigger output, so we have also included a included a 2.5mm jack - 3.5mm plug adapter for...
  • Page 10: Auto Turn On

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued Auto Turn On Manual Audio Note: If the controller’s trigger output is a + and - terminal, you can cut the 2.5mm plug off one end of the included trigger wire and attach the bare wires to these terminals. The lead with the white stripe on it corresponds to the plug’s tip and the unmarked lead corresponds to the sleeve of the plug.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Buttons And Display

    FRONT PANEL BUTTONS AND DISPLAY Power Button Press the Power button once to turn the Model 2125 on, press it again to turn it off. The Power button is inoperative when the Auto Turn On switch is set to Audio or 12V. Note: It is normal for the 2125 Protect indicator to flash briefly right after turn on.
  • Page 12: Problems And Remedies

    PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES Maintaining Your Model 2125 Your Parasound Model 2125 power amplifier requires no periodic maintenance other than the knowledge that you are bragging about it to your friends. It has no user-serviceable parts inside. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not remove its top cover. The exterior can be cleaned with a soft cloth pre-moistened only with a few drops of water or glass cleaner.
  • Page 13: If You Require Assistance

    IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE Call your Parasound dealer first. 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 Pacific time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily per- form.
  • Page 14 PARASOUND MODEL 2125 SPECIFICATIONS Continuous RMS Power Output 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Both Channels Driven 125 watts x 2, 8 Ω 200 watts x 2, 4 Ω 200 watts x 2, 2 Ω Continuous RMS Power Output 20 Hz – 20 kHz, Bridged Mono 400 watts, 8 Ω...
  • Page 15: Connection And Setup Notes

    CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES Notes:...
  • Page 16 We invite you to visit www.parasound.com for the most up-to-date information on your unit and to find out about other Parasound products. Learn why Parasound has been a quality and value favorite of magazine reviewers, sound professionals and listeners like you since we were founded in 1981.

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