Parasound HCA-500 Owner's Manual

Parasound HCA-500 Owner's Manual

High current amplifier

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Parasound HCA-500 High Current Amplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. Your HCA-500 has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest
music systems. Its high power output is matched by an ample current capacity to drive virtually any speakers
you might select. A robust power transformer and potent power supply assure power in reserve. An ultra-fast
discrete A/AB output stage assures flawless reproduction. 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 power amplifier.

Unpacking

Save your carton and the styrofoam inserts for future safe transport in case you move or the unit ever
requires shipping for repair. Note, the actual printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping, so it
is best if you place it into an additional outer "overcarton" before shiprnent.
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___________________ .
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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasound. Your HCA-500 has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest music systems. Its high power output is matched by an ample current capacity to drive virtually any speakers you might select.
  • Page 2 Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Rear Panel 1.
  • Page 3 The HCA-500 can be mounted to a 19" rack by attaching the optional RMK-800 Rack Mount Kit as shown below. Please note, the panel size of the HCA-500 is 3 3/4" high, which is 1/4" taller than a standard EIA 2- space rack.
  • Page 4 Mono hookup For mono operation, you may use a single channel of the HCA-500. Or you may wish to use it as a dual- mono amplifier. An example would be to use one channel for amplifying a center channel speaker and the other for a subwoofer in a home theater setup.
  • Page 5 Fuses The HCA-500 has one external and several internal fuses which may blow as a result of an internal fault condition. This protects the unit from possible damage to internal parts. You should not attempt to replace internal fuses yourself - there are dangerous high voltages stored in the power supply even after power has been turned off or the unit has been unplugged.
  • Page 6: In Case Of Trouble

    Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened only with a few drops of water. The HCA-500 has corrosion-free gold input 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 7 >100dB, input shorted, IHF A weighted Damping Factor Over 100 at 20Hz Dimensions 17 1/4" wide x 3 3/4" high x 11 3/4" deep 19" wide using RMK-800 rack mount kit Weight 16 lbs. © 1991 Parasound Products, Inc. - 7 -...
  • Page 8 Your Parasound HCA-500 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 as proof of ownership, date of purchase and authorized status of the dealer.

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