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HCA - 800 II High Current Power Amplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasaund. Your HCA-800II has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest
music systems. Its high power output is matched by enormous current capacity to drive virtually any speak-
ers known. A robust 700vA toroid transformer and 30,000uF 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 cardboard inserts for future safe transport in case you move or the unit requires
shipping for repair. Note: the actual printed carton is not itself strong enough for safe shipping: you must
place this carton into an additional outer "overcarton" 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_________________.
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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of Parasaund. Your HCA-800II has been designed with the latest technology to become the heart of the finest music systems. Its high power output is matched by enormous current capacity to drive virtually any speak- ers known.
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Page 2: Rear Panel
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: Making Connections
Speaker connections You may use either bare wire or banana plugs with the HCA-800II "5-way" terminals. If you use bare wire without spade lugs or plugs, make sure you strip only enough wire to fit into the hole that runs across the metal shaft of the terminal. - Page 4 AC Line cord You can plug this into a wall socket or an AC outlet on your preamplifier. If you plan to leave the HCA-800II power switch on and tum it on and off with your preamp, make sure the preamp's own power switch is rated for the full current draw of the HCA-800Il.
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Page 5: Power Switch
Speaker A and B Switches Each switch A and B controls one pair of speakers. Do not press either switch while the HCA-800II is operating at high power. Make sure the combined parallel speaker load is above 4Ω. -
Page 6: In Case Of Trouble
Fingerprints may be removed with a sort cloth moistened only with a few drops of water. The HCA-800II has corrosion-free gold input jacks, but each year it is a good idea to twist the input plugs to preserve perfecf signal transfer by removing corrosion which might have accumulated on the connecting plugs themselves. - Page 7 HCA-800II Specifications Continuous Power Output - Stereo 100 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 8Ω 150 watts RMS x 2, 20Hz-20kHz, 4Ω Continuous Power Output - Mono 260 watts RMS, 20Hz-20kHz, 8Ω Current Capacity 28.3 amperes continuous 40 amperes peak, up to 200msec.
- Page 8 Your Parasound HCA-800II preamplifier is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) 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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