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- Page 1 PDF Compressor Free Version H IN T 6 2.1 C hannel Halo Integrated A mplifier & GA C OW NER’S GUIGE...
- Page 2 Important S afety Instructions The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltag e” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. PDF Compressor Free Version 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of C ontents PDF Compressor Free Version Introduction ..........Placement and Ventilation Guidelines . -
Page 4: Introduction
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Page 5: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines
While you are unpacking your HINT 6, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any evidence of shipping damage. T his would be a good time to make a copy of your sales receipt to store with the HINT 6’ s original packing. -
Page 6: A C Mains Voltage
A C Mains Voltage S election and F use PDF Compressor Free Version C heck the 115 V /230 V Voltage s witch before plugging in the HINT 6’ s A C mains power cordA Make sure the 115 V/230 V Voltag e S elector switch on the HINT 6’ s bac k panel is s et for the correct AC line (mains) v oltag e before you plug in the power cord. -
Page 7: A Nalog A Udio Input C Onnections
A nalog A udio Input C onnections Always unplug your HINT 6's AC Mains power cord before making or changing any input, output or PDF Compressor Free Version trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the HINT 6 is turned on can result in a blast of sound that could damage your loudspeakers. - Page 8 A nalog A udio Input C onnections (C ontinued)… PDF Compressor Free Version R C A I ine I evel Input J acks (Inputs 1-5) S ource inputs 1–5 all have the same input sensitivity and input impedance and are compatible with any typical analog line level source.
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Page 9: Theater B Ypas S / A Mp Input
Theater B ypas s / A mp Input T he HINT 6’ s Bypass/Amp input makes it suitable for both the highest quality stereo reproduction and powering the I and R channels in a surround sound system. T his unique feature benefits your PDF Compressor Free Version system in several ways. - Page 10 C onnecting the Theater B ypas s / A mp Input C onnect your surround sound receiver or processor's Ieft, R ight & S ub(s) preamp output jacks to the HINT 6’ s Ieft, R ight & S ub Bypass Input jacks. W ith a single subwoofer you can use either the HINT 6 S ub 1 or S ub 2 Input jack.
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Page 11: Gigital A Udio Inputs
Gigital Inputs: OPT 1, OPT 2, C OA X , US B T he HINT 6’ s built-in 32 Bit GAC (Gigital to Analog C onverter) uses a very high resolution 384 kHz E S S S abre32 R eference GAC IC . S ince the HINT 6’ s GAC is superior to the GAC s in ®... -
Page 12: B C Omputer S Etup
If you are using W indows 7, 8 or V ista you must first download and install the drivers from Parasound’ s website (www.parasound.com). Please visit the support/downloads section on the HINT 6’ s web page for the drivers and installation instructions. -
Page 13: A Udio Output C Onnections
A udio Output C onnections PDF Compressor Free Version I eft and R ight S peaker Outputs T he speaker binding posts accept a wide variety of speaker wire and connectors, including large spade connectors, banana connectors, and bare wire as large as 8 gauge. T he binding posts are spaced wider than traditional dual-banana plug connectors. -
Page 14: Other R Ear Panel C Onnections
1/8” (3.5 mm) mono “ mini” jack. T he center conductor (plug tip) is for signal and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for ground. Kour Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system. -
Page 15: S Ubwoofer S Etup
S ubwoofer S etup T he crossover setup and level setup are two important steps in setting up your sub(s). PDF Compressor Free Version S ubwoofer C ros sover S etup Kou should turn off the crossover built into your subwoofer's amplifier, since the HINT 6 has its own crossovers and leaving both the sub’... - Page 16 C ross over S etup (C ontinued)… C ross over On/Off S witches : PDF Compressor Free Version S ub Output C ros sover Off A full frequency range mono signal will be sent to the sub(s). Kou will need to use the crossover frequency controls that are built into your subwoofer.
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Page 17: F Ront Panel C Ontrols
F ront Panel C ontrols PDF Compressor Free Version On-Off B utton Whenever the HINT 6 is turned on, the soft blue glow behind its On-Off button will change to red for a few seconds while its circuits stabilize. T hen the red glow will be replaced by a brighter blue glow to indicate normal operation. - Page 18 F ront Panel C ontrols (C ontinued)… B as s and Treble C ontrol K nobs PDF Compressor Free Version T hese offer precision adjustment of tonal balance. Kou will find that very slight adjustments can add a degree of warmth, richness, clarity and “ air.” However, larger adjustments may obscure musical detail, and even risk overloading your speakers.
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Page 19: R Emote C Ontrol F Unctions
R emote C ontrol F unctions PDF Compressor Free Version T he HINT 6 remote control has a maximum range of approximately 20 - 25 feet (6 - 7.5 meters). Use only AA batteries in the handset and insert them according to the + and – polarity markings in the battery compartment. -
Page 20: Turn On Volume & F Avorite Volume S Ettings
Turn On Volume & F avorite Volume S ettings PDF Compressor Free Version Turn On Volume Kou may wish your HINT 6 to come on to the same volume setting every time it is turned on. T his can be particularly useful if you sometimes listen at high volume levels and you want to avoid a blast of sound the next time you turn it on. -
Page 21: A Mplifier Protection & On-Off B Utton R Ed Glow
C ontact Paras ound If you believe you have confirmed the above three fault conditions are not present and the On- Off button still glows red it could indicate an internal problem. Please contact Parasound’ s Technical S ervice Gepartment. -
Page 22: Problem & R Emedies
Problems and R emedies Why is there no s ound from the speakers ? PDF Compressor Free Version - C heck that input and output cables are secure at both ends. - Make sure your HINT 6 is switched to the correct input. The HINT 6 won’... - Page 23 Ground I oops - E liminating Hum and B uzz PDF Compressor Free Version Audible hum and buzzing noises in a system are usually related to issues with the component grounds. Ground (sometimes called common) is a point of reference for voltages in virtually all audio and video components.
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Page 24: If K Ou R Equire A Ss Is Tance Or Warranty R Epair
R epair or S ervice PDF Compressor Free Version C all your Parasound dealer first. If the dealer can’ t help you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound’ s Technical S ervice Gepartment at 415-397-7100, Monday to F riday, 8am - 4pm Pacific Time. -
Page 25: S Pecifications
S pecifications S u p p o rted 5A / S am p l i n g wates U S . : u p to 3 8 4 k I z / 3 2 - b i t t / a t o w er hu tp u t - . - Page 26 PDF Compressor Free Version Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Ave, S an F rancisco, C A 94124 415-397-7100 / F ax 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com...
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