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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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

1. 

Read Instructions

 — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

2. 

Retain Instructions

 — Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. 

Heed Warnings

 — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4. 

Follow Instructions

 — Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.   

Cleaning

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

Clean the outside of the product only.

6.   

Attachments

 — Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; 

they may be hazardous.

7. 

Water and Moisture

 — Do not use this product near water.

8.   

Accessories

 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing 

bodily injury and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. 
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.

9.   

Ventilation

 — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable opera-

tion of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or  
covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 
proper ventilation is provided.

10.   

Power Sources

 — Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label.  

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power  
company. This product is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This plug will only fit into a 
grounding power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician  
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11.   

Power Cord Protection

 — Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be 

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

12.   

Lightning

 — Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm  

and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the  
product due to lightning and power line surges.

13. 

Overloading

 — Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock.

14.   

Inserting Objects into Unit

 — Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings; 

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

15.   

Servicing

 — Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may 

expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16.   

Damage Requiring Service

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-

fied service personnel under the following conditions: 

a)

 If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  

b)

 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 

c)

 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 

d)

 

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. 

e)

 If the product has 

been dropped or damaged in any way. 

f)

 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

17.   

Replacement Parts

 — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used 

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec-
tric shock, and other hazards.

18.   

Safety Check

 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician 

to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. 

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.

20.   

Heat

 — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Summary of Contents for 5250 V.2

Page 1: ...Model 5250 v 2 Five Channel Amplifier...

Page 2: ...will only fit into a grounding power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the ground...

Page 3: ...on 2 AC Voltage 3 Ventilation Requirements 3 Rack Mounting 3 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 4 Front Panel buttons and display 8 Typical Problems and Remedies 9 If You Require Assistance 10 Warran...

Page 4: ...be sure to read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Model 5250 v 2 and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Trigger wire with a 3 5 mm mini plug...

Page 5: ...g Air won t often circulate adequately in a cabinet or enclosure whose front and back sides are open pockets of intense heat can still develop around any heat producing equipment Therefore a ventilati...

Page 6: ...sten to a stereo source your surround controller will have audio signals only at its left and right channel output jacks The other channels won t receive an audio signal for the Turn On Options circui...

Page 7: ...eceiver or processor s setup menu We recommend re calibrating your AV receiver or processor s speaker levels after adjusting the 5125 v 2 gain controls 7 1 Channel Speaker Connections If you plan to u...

Page 8: ...posed bare wire to insert through the small hole in the side of the binding post Before inserting a bare wire twist the strands tightly between your fingers to prevent strays that might touch the chas...

Page 9: ...e Model 5250 v 2 is driving only the sub surround center or rear channels you will achieve more consistent automatic turn on by using the 12V DC trigger At the beginning of most films the sub center a...

Page 10: ...ging its AC power cord Turn On Options switch in the Audio position turn off the preamplifier surround controller or system controller that dri ves your 5250 v 2 You can also unplug the 5250 v 2 s AC...

Page 11: ...sound Check that AC is live Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends Make sure the surround controller is switched to the correct input Is the unit on Check the setting of the...

Page 12: ...centers when your purchase receipt is from a Parasound Authorized Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Units Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the...

Page 13: ...le 10 minute turn off delay AC Power Requirement 110 120 V 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 1 watt standby 2500 watts full output Dimensions 171 4 Wide 181 2 Deep with connectors 75 8 High with feet 7 panel only 43...

Page 14: ...Notes CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES 12...

Page 15: ...Notes CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES 13...

Page 16: ...asound Products Inc 2250 McKinnon Avenue San Francisco CA 94124 Customer Service 415 397 7100 Fax 415 397 0144 Technical Dept service parasound com www parasound com 2010 Parasound Products Inc rev 0...

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