Parasound
®
200 Pre Owner’s Manual
Page 10
Audio Output Connections
L & R Main Outputs
These outputs connect directly to a power amplifier. They are
variable because their output level is determined by the
volume control setting.
Sub <80Hz Output (Subwoofer #1)
This is a subwoofer output with 80Hz low pass crossover.
When you use this output you must turn off your subwoofer’s
built in crossover in order to avoid inadequate output level
caused by “double filtering.” If your subwoofer’s crossover
cannot be switched off, then you should use the 200 Pre’s
Full Range Sub output (Sub #2).
Sub Full Range Output (Subwoofer #2)
This is a summed L+R full range signal. The most common use of this jack is for
a subwoofer. Since this output is full range, you will need to use the low pass
crossover built into your subwoofer. This mono output can also be useful for
bathrooms, hallways or outdoors where a single full-range mono speaker is often
preferable to stereo speakers.
L & R Rec / Fixed Outputs
These outputs are not affected by the setting of the volume control. The bass, treble and balance controls
also do not affect this output. These could be used in rooms with passive (in-wall) volume controls or for
making analog recordings.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack on the front panel accepts a 1 8" (3.5 mm) stereo plug. The main and Subwoofer
outputs are automatically muted when you plug in headphones. The Rec/Fixed outputs are not muted
when headphones are plugged in.
12 Volt, IR and RS-232 Connections
12 Volt Output Jack
The 12V Out is used to turn a power amp or other accessories on and off automatically. If your power
amplifier is equipped with a 12 volt trigger input, connect the included trigger cable between the 200 Pre’s
12V Out jack and the power amplifier’s 12 volt trigger input. When the 200 Pre is powered on, 12 volts will
be present at the 12V output jack and your amp will turn on automatically.
When the 200 Pre is powered
off your amp will automatically turn off.
IR Input Jack
Your 200 Pre is compatible with most infrared repeater systems for operation from another room or when
the 200 Pre is installed in a cabinet where its remote handset commands cannot reach its front panel IR
receiver. The IR Input connector is a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) mono “mini” jack. The center conductor (plug
tip) is for the signal and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for ground. Your Authorized Parasound dealer
or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system.
RS-232 Control Port
This DB9 serial port permits the 200 Pre to be controlled by home automation and control systems such as
Crestron
®
, AMX
®
, Control4
®
, Savant
®
and Elan
®
. When the 200 Pre is connected to such a device, it can
be controlled from keypads or touch-screen panels throughout your house. The RS-232 port is a 2-way
signal for both control and status feedback. The capabilities of such connections, and the programming and
interfacing needed will depend on the automation system you select. Consult your Parasound dealer or
custom installer for more information regarding interfacing an external control system to your 200 Pre. The
complete 200 Pre RS-232 protocol can be found at: www.parasound.com.
