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Normally, all balanced and unbalanced input signals appear at both the balanced and the unbal-
anced outputs of the C 2, including its Record, and Programmable outputs, but only signals
going to the main 7.1-channel outputs are affected by whatever surround, tone-control, and other
DSP (digital signal processor) settings you select.
There is a Bypass mode which sends signals directly from the left and right balanced inputs
to the left front and right front balanced output jacks, avoiding the DSP section, for additional
assurance of the signal’s purity (see the “Source Setup,” page 34). In Bypass mode, signals
from the balanced outputs are not available at the recording or Zone outputs; if the balanced
source also has unbalanced outputs, connecting them as well will make its signal available for
recording or remote-zone listening.
Bypass only affects the balanced outputs, so its benefits are only available with amplifiers that
accept balanced signals.
Connecting Recorders
Recorders require two-way connections to the C 2, so that you can record from it as well as play
back through it. The C 2 has one pair of input and several sets of output jacks for recorder use.
There are other jacks available for playback.
The output jacks for audio recording are all unaffected by the volume, bass, and treble controls
and from changes of listening mode. You can adjust any of these listening parameters, even
while you record, without affecting the sound of the recording.
Left Right Left Right Center Subwoofer Left Surround Right Surround Left Back Right Back Pro 1
L
R
L
R
Output
Component Video Inputs and Output
Outputs Inputs Balanced Analog Audio
Sync
Input 1
Input 1
Pr Y Pb H
Sync
V
Red Green Blue H V
Made In
Finland
Expansion Port For
Future Technologies
Composite Video Inputs
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Video 4
Video 5
Video 6
Video Outputs
Record
OSD
Zone
NoOSD Main
S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs
Digital Out
Optical
Digital Inputs
Optical 1 Optical 3
Coax 1
Coax 2
Coax 3
Coax 4 Optical 2 Optical 4
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 4
Analog Audio Inputs Tape Monitor
Record 1 Record 2 Zone
Analog Audio Outputs
Audio 5
Play/In Rec/Out
Programmable Out
Pro 3
Pro 1
Pro 4
Pro 2
Main Analog Audio Outputs
Sub
Front Surround Center Back
7.1 Analog Audio Inputs
Front Surround Center
Sub
Back
Main Zone
IR Inputs – 12V Triggers –
P1 P2 On-Off RS-232 Control
1
0
AC Power
C2
Controller
Parasound
Products, Inc.
San Francisco
California, USA
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Record OSD
Main
No OSD
Tape
Monitor
Zone &
Record
Outputs
S-Video
Record Out
Digital Audio
Outputs
Composite Video
Record Out
Left Right Left Right Center Subwoofer Left Surround Right Surround Left Back Right Back Pro 1
L
R
L
R
Output
Component Video Inputs and Output
Outputs Inputs Balanced Analog Audio
Sync
Input 1
Input 1
Pr Y Pb H
Sync
V
Red Green Blue H V
Made In
Finland
Expansion Port For
Future Technologies
Composite Video Inputs
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Video 4
Video 5
Video 6
Video Outputs
Record
OSD
Zone
NoOSD Main
S-Video Inputs S-Video Outputs
Digital Out
Optical
Digital Inputs
Optical 1 Optical 3
Coax 1
Coax 2
Coax 3
Coax 4 Optical 2 Optical 4
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Audio 4
Analog Audio Inputs Tape Monitor
Record 1 Record 2 Zone
Analog Audio Outputs
Audio 5
Play/In Rec/Out
Programmable Out
Pro 3
Pro 1
Pro 4
Pro 2
Main Analog Audio Outputs
Sub
Front Surround Center Back
7.1 Analog Audio Inputs
Front Surround Center
Sub
Back
Main Zone
IR Inputs – 12V Triggers –
P1 P2 On-Off RS-232 Control
1
0
AC Power
C2
Controller
Parasound
Products, Inc.
San Francisco
California, USA
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Record OSD
Main
No OSD
CD PLAYER
OUTPUTS
Digital
Optical
Output
Digital
Coaxial
Output
Unbalanced
Analog Audio
Balanced
Analog Audio
L R
L R
CONNECTING AUDIO AND VIDEO SOURCES AND RECORDERS
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