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.
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.
While you are unpacking your JC 3+, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any. If possible, save and store both the inner and outer cartons and–most especially–the foam packing inserts, to protect the JC 3+ if you have to move it or ship it.
AC Voltage Selection 115v / 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch This switch is found on the underside of the chassis. Make sure the 115/230V switch is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you plug in the JC 3+’s AC power cord. Note: The JC 3+ could be seriously damaged if the AC Voltage Selector switch is in the wrong position! Prior to plugging your JC 3+ into an AC power source, check the position of the 115v/230v...
Connecting your JC 3+ Always disconnect the AC cords to your JC 3+ and power amplifier(s) before making or changing any input, output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the JC 3+ or power amplifiers are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers.
JC 3+ Input Settings Cartridge Select Switch Each channel module has a three position Cartridge Select switch to select an MM moving magnet or MC moving coil phono cartridge. The Cartridge Select switch has two MC settings: Variable 50-550Ω and Fixed 47kΩ. Note: Switch and knob settings should be the same for both channels.
Other Connections 12 V In Jack The JC 3+ 12 V input is a mono 3.5mm (1/8”) mono mini jack. To trigger the JC 3+ on and off automatically, insert the trigger wire plug into this jack and plug the other end into your preamplifier’s 12V trigger output jack.
Front Panel Controls On-Off Button Push once to turn on the JC 3+. There will be a slight delay as the circuits stabilize and the DC servos settle down. When the JC 3+ is turned on the blue glow around the On-Off button will be brighter and the red P badge will glow brighter.
- Ensure that the power amps and the JC 3+ are plugged into the same AC outlet. -You might find that you need to attach the JC 3 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 Are you using an MM cartridge while the JC 3+ input load switches are set to MC? Change the settings to MM.
1. Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 2. You do not have the original bill of sale or sales receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 3. You are not the original owner. The Parasound warranty is not transferable.
Input Sensitivity at 1 kHz MM: 4mV for 1 V output MC: 600µV for 1 V output Total Gain MM: 48 dB MC: 64 dB Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. Copyright Parasound Product Inc., 2013 Rev. 1.0 www.parasound.com...
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