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In Case of Trouble

If you suspect a problem with your amplifier, first turn the amp off and check all your connections. The
trouble may be caused by another component or even a defective hookup cable. If you are hearing hum
out of your speakers, turn off the amplifier and disconnect the inputs to it. If the hum goes away, when
you turn the amplifier back on it was probably be caused by your preamplifier or one of the source
components connected to it. Also, make sure that both AC cords are connected to the same AC outlet.
In rack mounted systems, ground loops and hum can sometimes develop via the metal rack rails of the
equipment rack. This problem can be solved with nylon shoulder washers (refer to rack mounting section
of this manual).

If All Else Fails...

Call your Parasound dealer or Parasound Technical Service Department. We can suggest other diagnostic
tests you can easily perform. If we determine that your amplifier should be returned to Parasound or an
Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing, call Parasound for the
location of a warranty center near you. If you choose to send it to Parasound, contact us to obtain a Return
Authorization (RA) number. You will be asked to repack the unit in its original packaging including the
additional outer box for protection during transit. The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer
carton only. You should ship the unit by UPS with adequate insurance and a copy of your purchase receipt
to validate your ownership.

Units that arrive without your specific RA number, without a suitable shipping carton or with evidence
of improper internal packing may be refused. We do not accept collect shipments. After repair under
warranty, the unit will be returned to you via prepaid UPS within the Contentinental United States. 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 Authorization number requirements apply.

Summary of Contents for HCA-3500

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L HCA 3500 Ultra High Current Power Amplifier H C A 3 5 0 0 U l t r a H i g h C u r r e n t P o w e r A m p l i f i e r Left Power Power Right Designed in California by John Cur...

Page 2: ...yrene film bypass capacitors in power supply Direct coupled design uses no inductors or capacitors in the signal path DC servo direct coupled audio circuits with 0 5 Hz rolloff Output transistors dire...

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: ...Input Unbalanced HCA 3500 Fuse T15A 250 V Power Consumption 1200 W Fuse T15A 250 V 2 3 1 Left Channel Non Inverting Inverting Unbalanced Inputs Input Selector Balanced Balanced Input Unbalanced Right...

Page 5: ...stand the capabilities of your new Parasound power amplifier Unpacking Your HCA 3500 Carefully unpack your amplifier and remove all the enclosed accessories These accessories include two 12 AWG AC cor...

Page 6: ...ut leads speaker wires or AC cord that could cause them to pull loose RCA Jack Input Connections You can connect the output of your preamplifier or processor to the RCA input jacks in a variety of way...

Page 7: ...ect an additional pair of speakers Observing Correct Polarity When you connect speakers to your amplifier you will notice that one side of the two conductor speaker wire will have some sort of mark ei...

Page 8: ...eration thebi colorLeftandRightchannels indicators for the will be green and the Current Overload indicator will remain off If either channel is driven beyond its maximum current capacity because the...

Page 9: ...ine that your amplifier should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing call Parasound for the location of a warranty center near you I...

Page 10: ...stortion 0 05 at full power 0 01 typical levels Intermodulation Distortion 0 03 Transient Intermodulation Distortion Unmeasureable Dynamic Headroom 1 5 dB Interchannel Crosstalk 95 dB at 1 kHz 80 dB a...

Page 11: ...11 1998 Parasound Products Inc Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 415 397 7100 FAX 415 397 0144 www parasound com...

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