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affordable audio for the critical listener
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. Your P/SP-1000 AV Processor/Preamplifier has been designed with the latest technology to
become the heart of the finest home theater systems. Premium parts and advanced design combined
with full remote control make the P/SP-1000 one of the finest AV Processor/Preamplifier values ever
offered. You have made an excellent choice.
Please take a few moments now to read these instructions thoroughly so you may fully understand the
sophisticated capabilities of your new AV Processor/Preamplifier.
D O L B Y S U R R O U N D
Unpacking
Remove the remote control handset and the AC cord packed separately inside the carton. We
recommend using only this specially selected cord for the best musical reproduction.
Save your carton and the inserts for future safe transport in case you move or the unit requires shipping
for repair. The actual printed carton is not strong enough for safe shipping by itself; you must place
this carton into an additional outer carton before shipment.
Before you proceed, find the serial number which is located on the rear panel of the unit and note it here
for future reference or in case the unit is ever stolen. ____________________
Placement of the P/SP-1000
Keep your Parasound P/SP-1000 out of direct sunlight that will interfere with the remote control
infrared sensor. It should also be placed away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators.
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- Page 1 Parasound. Your P/SP-1000 AV Processor/Preamplifier has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest home theater systems. Premium parts and advanced design combined with full remote control make the P/SP-1000 one of the finest AV Processor/Preamplifier values ever offered. You have made an excellent choice.
- Page 2 Important Note: When the unit is off in its bypass mode, the signal from the source connected to the Line/Audio input is passed to the P/SP-1000 Bypass output jacks at its full level. Be sure to turn on the P/SP-1000 before you turn on the source component connected to the LINE/AUDIO input and Bypass...
- Page 4 P/SP-1000. Connections to the TV Monitor Connect the RCA composite or S-video Monitor OUTPUT jack of the P/SP-1000 to the INPUT jack of the TV monitor or projector. If you have a monitor with separate inputs for S-video and NTSC composite, connect the S-video OUTPUT to one input (such as External 1) and the NTSC composite RCA OUTPUT to another input (such as External 2).
- Page 5 Connect the left and right FRONT/LINE outputs of your P/SP-1000 to the inputs of the amplifier that will power your front left and right speakers. If you are using your P/SP-1000 as a processor with an existing preamplifier, use the FRONT/LINE BYPASS jacks in order to take advantage of the Off/ Bypass feature (see page 2).
- Page 6 Logic mode. Begin by setting your P/SP-1000's master volume at a nominal level. First, make sure the P/SP-1000 is in the Dolby Pro Logic Mode. Next, press the TEST button on the remote and listen for the pink noise signal; it will start in the left channel. Each time you press the test button, the test signal will advance in the order of left, center, right, both left and right surround, and then off.
- Page 8 11 AM - 1 PM setting of your P/SP-1000 VOLUME control knob for your most frequent listening level. The slight resistance you feel when turning the VOLUME control by hand is normal and is caused by the gearing of its remote control actuator motor.
- Page 9 Selecting a Source for Recording You can use your P/SP-1000 for both audio/video and audio only recording with the VIDEO 2 and TAPE connections. To record a with either of these inputs, simply select the source you want to record on the front panel or remote control and its signal will be simultaneously sent to the audio and video jacks of VIDEO 2 and to the audio jacks of TAPE.
- Page 10 MONITOR MONITOR CENTER CENTER LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT Dolby Pro Logic/Hall Mode Preamp Direct Mode Stadium/Club Mode (Center and Rear Off) (Center Off) Figure # 3 Speaker Placement and Mode Characteristics...
- Page 11 Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened only with a few drops of clear water. Your P/SP-1000 has corrosion-free gold plated RCA jacks, but each year it is a good idea to twist the input plugs to preserve perfect signal transfer by removing corrosion which might have accumulated on the connecting plugs themselves.
- Page 12 Warranty Center near you. If you choose to send it to Parasound, you must call or write to a obtain a Return Authorization number. You will be asked to re-pack the unit in its original carton and cardboard packing plus an additional outer box over its own box for proper protection in transit.
- Page 13 P/SP-1000 Specifications Pro Logic Club Hall Stadium Preamp/Direct Frequency Response (Front, Center +/-1 dB; Rear, Sub -3 dB) Front 12 Hz-60 kHz 78 Hz-16 kHz 12 Hz-45 kHz 200 Hz-42 kHz 10 Hz-100 kHz Rear 30 Hz-6.5 kHz Center (Small)
- Page 14 Specifications and features subject to change without notice. Rewiring for 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz Operation Your P/SP-1000 may be rewired for operation abroad. This involves changing several wires on the power transformer. Please refer this conversion to a skilled electronics technician to avoid personal injury or possible harm to the amplifier.
- Page 15 Your Parasound P/SP-1000 is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workman- ship 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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