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Parasound JC 3 Jr. Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 JC 3 Phono Preamplifier OWNER’S GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........Placement and Ventilation Guidelines .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Unauthorized dealers lack the capability to make repairs or arrange for repairs of Parasound equipment. A list of Authorized Parasound Dealers and detailed warranty information is available at www.parasound.com or you can call (415) - 397 - 7100 between 8:30 am and 4 pm Pacific time.

  • Page 6: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines

    Rack Mounting Your Parasound JC 3 Jr. Parasound does not manufacture a rack mount kit for the JC 3 Jr. With its four feet removed, the JC 3 Jr.’s panel height occupies 1-3/4” or 44.5 mm, one rack space (“1U”): Mounting shelves for...

  • Page 7: Ac Voltage Selection

    AC Voltage Selection 115 V / 230 V AC Voltage Selector Switch This switch is found on the underside of the chassis. Make sure the 115 V/230 V switch is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you plug in the JC 3 Jr.’s AC power cord. Note: The JC 3 Jr.

  • Page 8: Audio Input Connections

    Connecting & Adjusting your JC 3 Jr. Always disconnect the AC cords to your JC 3 Jr. and integrated amplifiers or power amplifier before making or changing the input, output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an audio input or output interconnect while the JC 3 Jr., integrated or power amplifier is turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers.

  • Page 9: Cartridge Impedance Selection

    JC 3 Jr. Input Settings Cartridge Impedance Select Switch Select the setting that matches your turntable’s cartridge type. If you are unsure which setting is best for your equipment you might want to check it on the cartridge manufacturer’s website. You can also experiment with another setting which sounds the best in your system.

  • Page 10: Audio Output Connections

    Audio Output Connections The JC 3 Jr. Output jacks connect to the line level input jacks on your line level preamplifier or integrated amplifier. Each channel has one balanced XLR jack and one unbalanced RCA output jack. If your line stage preamplifier or integrated amp is equipped with balanced XLR inputs we recommend using the JC 3 Jr.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Operation

    Front Panel Controls On-Off Button Push once to turn on the JC 3 Jr. The audio output is delayed for a few seconds as its circuits stabilize and the DC servos settle down. When the JC 3 Jr. is turned on the faint blue glow around the On-Off button will become brighter.

  • Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions

    AC outlet or power strip. -You might find that you need to attach the JC 3 Jr. Ground terminal to an audio ground on your line level preamplifier. Contact Parasound Technical Service for specific instructions. The sound is distorted and too loud - Try a lower gain setting (the options are 40 dB, 50 dB and 60 dB).

  • Page 13: If You Require Assistance Or Warranty Repair

    Parasound Limited Warranty and for units or situations which are outside the Warranty. The JC 3 Jr. is not eligible for repair under the terms of the Parasound warranty if: 1. The unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Total Gain 40 dB / 50 dB / 60 dB (unbalanced output) 46 dB / 56 dB / 66 dB (balanced output) Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. Copyright Parasound Products, Inc., 2017 Rev. 1.0 www.parasound.com...
  • Page 16 Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 415-397-7100 / Fax 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com...

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