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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.

19. 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.

20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.
21. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Summary of Contents for HCA-2205A

Page 1: ...A N U A L HCA 2205A Five Channel High Current Power Amplifier Power H C A 2 2 0 5 A H i g h C u r r e n t M u l t i A m p l i f i e r L U C A S F I L M L U C A S F I L M Normal AC Line 3 4 5 2 1 L U...

Page 2: ...r the HCA 2205A 6 Speaker Connections 6 AC Power Connections and AC Grounding 6 DC Trigger Connection 7 Operating Your HCA 2205A 7 Maintaining Your Parasound Amplifier 8 In Case of Trouble 8 Special F...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...r Consumption 2000 W Fuse T15A 250 V CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AC 120V 50 60Hz Input Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 1 Ch 1 Carry Handle Input Connectors and Level Controls AC Cord Connector Speake...

Page 5: ...nents The HCA 2205A occupies four rack spaces 7 in a standard 19 inch equipment rack Be sure to use heavy duty mounting bolts to and nylon shoulder washers on both sides of the faceplate to avoid scra...

Page 6: ...e terminated with 1 4 spade lugs or banana plugs to the five way binding posts of your power amplifier If you use bare wire without terminals make sure you remove only enough insulation so the wire ca...

Page 7: ...n Press the upper side to turn the unit on manually press the lower side to turn the unit off Automatic Turn On When the power switch is in the off position the power amplifier can be turned on with a...

Page 8: ...uires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside To avoid the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover The amplifier s exterior can easily be cleaned with a soft cloth...

Page 9: ...the unit will be returned to you via prepaid UPS In the case of a non warranty repair contact us and we will advise you of the repair charges before you ship the unit to us The same packing and Return...

Page 10: ...nic Distortion 0 03 at full power 0 01 typical levels IM Distortion 0 03 TIM Unmeasureable Dynamic Headroom 1 5 dB Interchannel Crosstalk 80 dB at 1 kHz 60 dB at 20 kHz Input Impedance 33 k Input Sens...

Page 11: ...ty becomes void if the product has been damaged by alteration misuse accident or neglect Alteration includes any removal obscuration or defacement of its serial number This warranty becomes void if th...

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