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Hi & Low Pass Crossover Slope

12 dB / Oct

DC Trigger Requirements

+9 Vdc to +12 Vdc, 2 mA

XLR Pin Identification

1 = Ground (Shield)
2 = Positive
3 = Negative (Return)

Dimensions

Width: 17-1/4” (437 mm)
Depth: 13-3/4” (350 mm)
Height, with feet: 4-1/8” (105 mm)
Height, without feet: 3-1/2” (89 mm)

Net Weight

14 lb. (6.3 kg)

Shipping Weight

21 lb. (9.5 kg)

Power Requirement

Standby: 0.5 Watts
Power On: 12 Watts
100-250 Volts, 50-60 Hz (Automatic)

Specifications

Frequency Response

10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion

< 0.01 %

Crosstalk

> 70 dB at 20 kHz

Input Sensitivity

300 mv: 1 Volt Out
Total Gain: 10 dB
Maximum Output: 7 Volts

Input Impedance

Unbalanced: 24k

Ω

Balanced: 100k

Ω

per leg

Output Impedance

Unbalanced: 100

Ω

Balanced: 470

Ω

per leg

S/N Ratio - Line Inputs 1

-

5

> 108 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 88 dB, input shorted, unweighted

S/N Ratio - DAC Inputs

> 108 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
> 90 dB, input shorted, unweighted

S/N Ratio - Phono Inputs

MM > 80 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
MM > 70 dB, input shorted, unweighted
MC > 67 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted
MC > 55 dB, input shorted, unweighted

Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice.

Copyright Parasound Product Inc., 2013

Rev. 1.1

www.parasound.com

Summary of Contents for P 5

Page 1: ...P 5 2 1 Channel Stereo Preamplifier OWNER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...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 3: ...Theater Bypass Input 8 Digital Audio Inputs 9 USB Computer Setup 10 Audio Output Connections 10 Subwoofer Setup 11 Main and Subwoofer Crossover Setup 11 Turn On Options 13 Other Rear Panel Connections...

Page 4: ...asound warranty service We recommend that you make an extra copy of your original purchase receipt bill of sale and store it inside the P 5 s carton Parasound P 5 Amplifier Serial ______________ 5 dig...

Page 5: ...les Place your P 5 where you can route input and output signal cables as far as possible from any AC cords Where signal cables must cross AC cords they should do so only at a 90 right angle Ventilatio...

Page 6: ...tor switch Select the switch position that matches your turntable cartridge type We recommend that you contact the cartridge manufacturer if you are unsure which setting is best for your equipment You...

Page 7: ...shared with the XLR balanced input therefore the RCA and XLR jacks for input 5 should not be connected at the same time Front Panel Aux Input For your convenience there is an input jack on the front...

Page 8: ...or processor s bass management menu settings and volume control function normally when you are listening to surround sound with the Left Right and Sub channels routed through the P 5 Please see the ow...

Page 9: ...RCA jack The Coaxial input accepts these standard sampling rates 8kHz 11 025kHz 16kHz 32kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176kHz 192kHz It accepts 16 bit and 24 bit word lengths USB The USB input is use...

Page 10: ...ying any music on your computer and it will be sent to the P 5 via the USB cable Any sound that you would normally hear through your computer speakers will be heard through the P 5 and your accompanyi...

Page 11: ...rmits low frequencies to pass and blocks high frequencies A high pass filter permits only high frequencies to pass and blocks low frequencies 80Hz is the best starting frequency for both the High and...

Page 12: ...ive because you will want to use the bass management you already selected in your surround sound receiver s setup menu Where to start with Crossover settings If you don t know where to set the High an...

Page 13: ...ssing the On Off button on its front panel every time you wish to use your audio system 12V Position Automatic on off When the Turn On Options switch is set to its 12V position the P 5 is turned on an...

Page 14: ...Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system IR Loop Output The loop output offers a convenient way to daisy chain an IR signal to another piece of equipment What...

Page 15: ...stereo plugs between the portable player or smart phone s headphone jack and the P 5 s Aux input jack The Aux input has an additional gain stage that boosts the input signal by 12dB so that the volum...

Page 16: ...ing over to adjust the level control on the subwoofer Note The Sub Level knob does not adjust the Sub level when the Bypass Input is selected Balance Knob Adjusting left and right channel balance is h...

Page 17: ...he Mute button a second time to cancel mute Volume and Buttons These buttons control the rotation of the motorized Volume knob to increase and decrease listening volume levels Tone On and Off Buttons...

Page 18: ...60 Hz hum or 50 Hz hum in regions with 50 Hz AC The harmonics of these frequencies 120 Hz 240 Hz 480 Hz or 100 Hz 200 Hz 400 Hz may add buzz in addition to the hum The ideal of zero voltage ground fo...

Page 19: ...able TV line If the noise goes away you need a cable TV ground isolator Try plugging your subwoofer into the same outlet as the P 5 and power amp The turntable ground wire must be attached to the GND...

Page 20: ...sound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton 2 Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton and packing inserts and is likely to...

Page 21: ...rosstalk 70 dB at 20 kHz Input Sensitivity 300 mv 1 Volt Out Total Gain 10 dB Maximum Output 7 Volts Input Impedance Unbalanced 24k Balanced 100k per leg Output Impedance Unbalanced 100 Balanced 470 p...

Page 22: ...22 Parasound Products Inc 2250 McKinnon Ave San Francisco CA 94124 415 397 7100 Fax 415 397 0144 www parasound com...

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