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Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. Your HCA-1206 was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass
the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Each part within
your HCA-1206 has been painstakingly selected for optimum sound quality on even the most
challenging music and film soundtracks. Please take a few moments to read these instructions so you
may fully understand the capabilities of your new Parasound power amplifier.
Unpacking Your HCA-1206
The HCA-1206 is packed in two strong cardboard cartons. To unpack the amplifier, open both cartons
and carefully remove the HCA-1206 from its inner carton. You may use its rear handles to facilitate
removal from the carton. Take care not to cut or scratch yourself on the exposed extruded metal
heatsinks on either side of the unit. Save your cartons and the packing inserts for safe transport in case
you move or if the unit ever requires shipping for repair. Due to the massive weight of the HCA-1206,
the inner white printed carton is not strong enough for safe shipping by itself. You absolutely must
place it into the additional outer over-carton before shipment.
The audiophile grade AC cord is packed separately in the carton. This is the only cord we recommend
for use with your HCA-1206. Please do not lose it. Before you proceed, find the serial number which is
located on the rear panel of your unit and record it here for future reference or in case of casualty loss or
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Summary of Contents for Parasound HCA-1206
- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasound. Your HCA-1206 was designed by renowned circuit designer John Curl to meet or surpass the stringent standards required by Lucasfilm for use in THX Home Cinema systems. Each part within your HCA-1206 has been painstakingly selected for optimum sound quality on even the most challenging music and film soundtracks.
- Page 2 Ventilation Requirements for Your HCA-1206 Your Parasound power amplifier is designed to operate with high idling, or bias, current to reduce higher- order harmonic distortion. This bias optimization is characteristic of all Parasound power amplifiers and is perfectly normal, but it results in noticeably warm operation even when no signal is present.
- Page 3 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 HCA - 1206 Levels Loop 1/2-3/4 Loop 1/2-3/4 High Current Multi-Amplifier Parasound Products, Inc San Francisco, CA U.S.A. WARNING: Mono Mono Fuse 15A TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Inputs HAZARD.DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...
- Page 4 Input Connections and Switch Settings for the HCA-1206 Refer to Figure #2 Six Channel Operation The six channel mode of your HCA-1206 can power the six speakers required for a complete home theater: Front left and right, surround left and right, center channel, and subwoofer. Connect each output from your surround processor to the corresponding input connector of your HCA-1206.
- Page 5 Multi-Zone Stereo Operation You can switch your HCA-1206 to reproduce a single stereo source through up to three pairs of stereo channels via input cables connected to channels 1 and 2 input jacks only. This permits a neater and less confusing hookup.
- Page 6 Mono Bridging — Channels 3+4 and 5+6 When you bridge channels 3+4 and/or 5+6, your speakers are connected to the bridged channels differently. You bridge by using the red + terminals of the adjacent channel pairs only. Note that bridged connections are made horizontally rather than vertically and the upper red + terminals have separate markings for bridging.
- Page 7 Once the problem has been corrected, the protection circuits will automatically reset. Turn the unit off for at least 10 minutes while you check your connections, then try again. If the red LED continues to glow, contact your Dealer, Installer or Parasound Technical Service for further advice.
- Page 8 If it is determined that the HCA-1206 should be returned to Parasound for inspection and possible servicing, you must first call or write to obtain a Return Authorization number. You will also be asked to repack the unit in its original packing and both of its cardboard cartons for proper protection in transit.
- Page 9 Continuous Power Output > 135 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 , all channels driven > 200 watts RMS x 6, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 4 , all channels driven Continuous Power Output - Bridged >...
- Page 10 • Designed by John Curl • THX certified by Lucasfilm Ltd. • Massive Encapsulated 1.7 kVA Power Transformer with Separate Windings for Each Channel • 120,000 uF Computer-grade Capacitors in the Power Supply • Multiple Polystyrene Film Bypass Capacitors to Smooth the Power Supply •...
- Page 11 Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound HCA-1206 amplifier is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented to validate your ownership, date of purchase and authorized status of the selling dealer.
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