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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 operation 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 qualified 

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, electric 
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 Halo JC 2

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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 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...

Page 3: ...your Parasound Dealer s name and telephone number Your purchase receipt bill of sale is required to determine if your JC 2 is eligible for Parasound warranty service We recommend that you make an extra copy of your original purchase receipt bill of sale and store it inside the JC 2 s carton You Should Know There is no Parasound warranty for this unit if it was not purchased from an Authorized Para...

Page 4: ...npacking and Placement Guidelines 5 Rack Mounting 6 115 230v AC Selector Switch 6 Connecting your JC 2 7 Operating your JC 2 10 Remote Control Functions 11 Design Overview 12 Frequently Asked Questions 13 If You Require Assistance or Warranty Repair 14 Specifications 15 ...

Page 5: ...remote control handset directly at the JC 2 If you use a remote repeater sensor be sure the remote s signals can t reach the JC 2 s front panel IR sensor otherwise the remote control will not function properly If you re installing the JC 2 yourself use input and output cables that are long enough to leave at least two feet of slack that will enable you to pull the JC 2 out of a cabinet to check or...

Page 6: ...is the equipment rack and the other compo nents mounted in the rack Note Tighten each bolt just enough to keep the unit secure in the rack to avoid deforming the shoulder washers Eliminating metal to metal contact reduces the likelihood of creating a ground loop that might introduce hum into your system A custom rack mount shelf for the JC 2 is available from Middle Atlantic Products Inc http www ...

Page 7: ...cks All of the six unbalanced RCA inputs have the same input sensitivity and impedance These inputs are compatible with any typical analog line level source When using the In 1 or In 2 unbalanced RCA input connections set the input s corresponding Balanced Unbalanced selector switch to Unbalanced Balanced XLR Input Jacks Use these inputs to connect any source components with balanced outputs A bal...

Page 8: ...do not require or use phase inverters Inverted Out Jacks The polarity at the Inverted Out jacks is always 180 from the input signal and is not affected by the Invert button on the remote You may use the inverted output jacks to maintain correct absolute polarity if your power amplifier s invert polarity For more information on absolute polarity please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of t...

Page 9: ...t connector is a standard 1 8 3 5 mm mini jack The center conductor plug tip is for and the outer conductor plug sleeve is for Your Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system RS 232 Serial Port This 9 pin female DB9 connector is a full duplex serial port This permits the JC 2 to communicate in two directions with home automation and control system...

Page 10: ...put each time you press it Input 1 comes after input 6 Volume Control Your JC 2 employs a precision close tracking four gang potentiometer to adjust master volume level Adjust your power amplifier gain controls if it has them so that your JC 2 master volume knob s indicator is between 11 o clock and 1 o clock for your most typical listening level This is its sweet spot where the control s left righ...

Page 11: ...rding to the and polarity markings in the battery compartment On and Off Buttons These have the same function as the On Off button on the front panel These separate buttons enable programming unambiguous hard off and on commands into a system controller or to create a macro sequence for a learning type remote control Mute Button Pressing the Mute button once mutes the signal at both Main Out jacks...

Page 12: ...is as literal as possible commensurate with isolation of disparate or out of phase signals All component parts are oriented for minimum interaction The high current low impedance audio power supply is larger than many amplifiers and carefully integrated with the signal boards The resulting musical output blooms with both absolute musical authority and clarity The chassis and PCB layout of the JC 2 ...

Page 13: ...ted it will automatically mute for 45 seconds with its Mute indicator flashing red This time allows the JC 2 to warm up and stabilize its circuits so you don t hear any turn on transients After the first turn on its turn on delay will be only 4 5 seconds When should I use the Polarity Invert feature Correct absolute polarity insures that loudspeaker cone or diaphragm movement in negative pressure an...

Page 14: ...asound s Technical Department The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton Use the original factory packing materials and arrange adequate insurance to cover its value You must include a copy of your purchase receipt since this document establishes the validity of this unit s warranty Warranty repairs are only performed by Parasound or Parasound Authorized warranty centers when your pu...

Page 15: ...0 mV for 1 V output Total Gain 14 dB Maximum Output 8 V XLR Pin Identification 1 Ground Shield 2 Positive 3 Negative Return AC Power Requirement 110 120 V or 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel 25 watt standby 30 watts when turned on Dimensions Width 17 1 4 437 mm Depth 16 406 mm Height with feet 5 7 8 150 mm Height without feet 5 1 4 133 mm Weight Net 24 lbs 11 kg Shipping 36 lb...

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