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INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component.
The Parasound Model 5250 is the latest generation of popular and proven audio power amplifi-
ers dating back to 1981. It has been designed for a wide variety of applications, establishing 
a new standard for audio performance, user-friendliness and utility in custom installations.
The versatility of the Model 5250 allows many connection and configuration options, so please 
be sure to read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack your Model 5250 and these accessories:

  Detachable AC power cord

  Trigger wire with a 2.5 mm sub-mini plug at each end

  Trigger wire adapter for a 3.5mm mini jack

Please inspect the unit now and contact your Parasound Dealer promptly if you see evidence 
of shipping damage. Save the carton and packing inserts in case you move or in the event you 
need to ship your amplifier for repair. Before you proceed, locate the serial number on the rear 
panel or underside of the unit and record it here for future reference:

OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION

Parasound Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

/      /

Name of Dealer:

Dealer Street Address:

Dealer Phone:

(      )      -

Summary of Contents for 5250

Page 1: ...Model 5250 Five Channel Amplifier Model 5250 Five Channel Amplifier OWNER S GUIDE...

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: ...n 2 AC Voltage 2 Ventilation Requirements 3 Rack Mounting 3 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 7 Typical Problems and Remedies 8 If You Require Assistance 9 Warr...

Page 4: ...al thoroughly before you begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Model 5250 and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Trigger wire with a 2 5 mm sub mini plug at each end Trigger wire...

Page 5: ...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 ventilation...

Page 6: ...The other channels won t receive an audio signal for the Auto Turn On circuit to sense Even if you always listen in a surround mode the center and surround channel sound levels aren t high enough on a...

Page 7: ...nnel 3 RB or Right surround back channel Right back speaker Channel 4 LB or Left surround back channel Left back speaker Channel 5 LS or Left Surround channel Left surround speaker Note If you elect t...

Page 8: ...Input jacks for Channels 1 and 2 After the audio sig nals cease the Model 5250 remains on for about ten minutes This prevents unintended turn off during pauses in your music or movies The Audio posit...

Page 9: ...the Model 5250 Note Plugging in the 5250 s AC cord for the first time will usually create an internal power surge that false triggers its Audio auto turn on even if there s no audio signal at its inpu...

Page 10: ...lugging its AC power cord Auto Turn On switch in the Audio position turn off the preamplifier surround controller or sys tem controller that drives your 5250 You can also unplug the 5250 s AC power co...

Page 11: ...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 Auto Turn On switch Doesn t turn on with the Auto T...

Page 12: ...s 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 Parasound assigned RA number marked...

Page 13: ...1 2 mV 12 V adjustable 15 minute turn off delay AC Power Requirement 110 120 V 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 watts standby 2500 watts full output Dimensions 171 4 Wide 181 2 Deep with connectors 75 8 High wit...

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

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

Page 16: ...why Parasound has been a quality and value favorite of magazine reviewers sound professionals and listeners like you since we were founded in 1981 rev 0 91 2005 Parasound Products Inc Parasound Produ...

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