Parasound D/AC-1100 HD Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

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Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound.  The D/AC-1100 HD is designed to deliver incomparable musical detail from any digital
source.  You will enjoy the warmth and depth that are usually associated only with the finest analog
sources.

In addition to its high-quality components, triple power supplies and high current analog drive stages,
your D/AC-1100 HD incorporates the High Definition Compatible Digital

 PMD-100 HDCD

 process

decoder developed by Pacific Microsonics.  This state-of-the-art decoder performs precise decoding of
HDCD encoded recordings and also functions as a superb digital filter that will enhance the sonic
quality of non-HDCD encoded recordings.

Please take a few moments to read these instructions so you may fully understand how to maximize the
performance capabilities of your D/AC-1100 HD.

Unpacking and Placement

Open the carton of your D/AC-1100 HD carefully and inspect the unit for possible shipping damage.
Report any damage to your dealer immediately. You will find the detachable AC line cord packed
separately inside the carton.

Save the plastic bag, inserts, and carton. You may need these later for transporting the D/AC-1100 HD
or for shipment in the event it ever requires factory service. Record the serial number (on rear panel)
here for reference: ____________________

Place your D/AC-1100 HD as close as possible to your digital source. Keep it out of direct sunlight, and
away from heat sources such as a hot air register or radiator.

If you are stacking your components, avoid placing your D/AC-1100 HD on top of heat producing
components, such as power amplifiers or tube-type preamplifiers. Keep it as far away as possible from
your tuner or receiver as possible to avoid RF interference.

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Summary of Contents for D/AC-1100 HD

Page 1: ... of your D AC 1100 HD carefully and inspect the unit for possible shipping damage Report any damage to your dealer immediately You will find the detachable AC line cord packed separately inside the carton Save the plastic bag inserts and carton You may need these later for transporting the D AC 1100 HD or for shipment in the event it ever requires factory service Record the serial number on rear p...

Page 2: ...OSlink connectors AES EBU Balanced XLR Connection AES EBU Audio Engineering Society European Broadcast Union balanced connections have become the standard digital connection for professional digital audio equipment Balanced AES EBU XLR connectors are also becoming increasingly popular with high end consumer equipment AES EBU connections are thought to be superior to coaxial TOSlink and even ST con...

Page 3: ...main off on standard recordings Sampling Frequency LEDs Your D AC 1100HD will recognize the digital signal of whatever type of digital source you connect and will switch to the correct sampling rate automatically The 44 1 Hz sampling rate is standard for compact discs 32 Hz is for digital broadcast 48 Hz is for DAT De Emphasis LED Some digital recordings are encoded with pre emphasis contouring Yo...

Page 4: ...pack the unit in its original carton and cardboard packing plus an additional outer box for protection in transit The Return Authorization number must be clearly marked on the outer carton only You should ship the unit by UPS with adequate insurance specified You must include a copy of your purchase receipt to validate your ownership Units that arrive without your specific Return Authorization num...

Page 5: ...Input 32 kHz 4 1 kHz 48 kHz Consumer standard SPDIF Digital Filters PMD 100 High Definition Compatable Digital Digital Process Decoder Absolute Polarity 0 or 180 switchable Digital Inputs Coaxial 75 Ω RCA TOSlink fiber optic EIAJ Standard CP 340 RC 5720 660 nm typical wavelength AES EBU Balanced XLR Outputs Unbalanced Analog Line Out 3 0 V nominal 600 Ω Digital 75 Ω RCA coaxial 0 5 V peak to peak ...

Page 6: ...placed with new product of equal or superior value to the defective product according to the condition that it was received by Parasound The warranty excludes parts subject to normal wear such as fuses laser pickups or cosmetic parts The warranty also excludes damage resulting from abuse shipping damages failure to use products within specifications or instructions The warranty is void in the even...

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