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...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Unpacking and Accessories ......... . 115v –...
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Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component. The Parasound Model 2250 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.
The Model 2250 front panel occupies only three rack spaces in a standard 19 For rack mounting, you’ll need to use the Parasound RMK33 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 RMK33.
Loop connection of multiple power amplifiers is called a “daisy chain.” Note: You may loop the trigger connections of multiple Parasound power amplifiers without overloading the surround controller or preamplifier trigger outputs. Level...
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.
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.
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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...
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued 275 Two Channel Amplifier Parasound Products, Inc. San Francisco, CA U S A Manual Audio Auto Turn On 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.
Maintaining Your Model 2250 Your Parasound Model 2250 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.
PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES No sound - Check that AC is live. - Is the unit on? Check the setting of the Auto Turn On switch. - Doesn’t turn on with the Auto Turn On - Audio. Try the 12V trigger instead. - Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends.
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 perform.
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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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