Making Connections
Before making any signal connections, make sure your P/LD-1100’s volume control is turned fully
counterclockwise or its power is turned off. When making connections, make sure there is no strain or
tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose later on.
Input connections
• CD
Each input has the same input sensitivity and impedance and is compatible
• Tuner
with any typical analog line level source: DAT, MD, DCC, output of a
• Video
Laserdisc or VCR, D-A converter, tape deck or phono pre-preamplifier.
• Aux
It is normal if your CD player or D-A converter sounds louder than any of
• Tape Play
the other sources and requires a slight volume control adjustment.
• Direct
This is the preferred input to connect the source component for your most
critical listening. Direct jacks feed a separately switched line level input
with the most direct signal path to your power amplifier.
• Tape Record/Playback Jacks
Play jacks connect to the Line Output jacks of the analog deck.
Rec jacks connect to the Line Input jacks at the deck.
Make sure you connect inputs and outputs of the Right and Left channels consistently, otherwise channels
will be exchanged when you replay a tape you had recorded through this system. The Tape jacks are not
switched as a monitor for simultaneous comparisons of recording to source. Be careful not to set your tape
deck to record whenever the Tape input is selected on your P/LD-1100. Otherwise you will create an
uncontrolled feedback blast which can quickly damage your speakers.
• Main Line Out Connectors
There are two pairs of Line Out jacks which can connect to two separate power amplifiers.
External Remote Control Input Jack
Your P/LD-1100 is compatible with most popular infrared repeater systems for remote control operation
from another room or when it is installed in a cabinet where its handset signals cannot reach its front panel
remote control sensor. The External Remote Control connector is a standard “mini” size jack. The center
conductor is for + and the outer conductor is for - . Your Authorized Parasound Dealer or Custom
Installer can recommend a compatible repeater system.
DC Trigger
This connector provides a +12 Volt DC 350 milliampere capacity trigger whenever you turn on the
P/LD-1100. Use this connector to activate equipment such as relays or power amplifiers that can be
triggered with DC voltage.
Headphone Jack
The built in premium high current, low noise headphone amplifier drives any headphones with an
impedance of 8
Ω
or higher. It is always live, regardless of the operation of the Mute switch.
AC Line Cord Receptacle
Plug the female end of the AC cord firmly into the AC receptacle and make sure that it is properly seated.
Connect the male end directly to an AC wall outlet. Avoid use of an extension cord or power strip since
these often degrade sound quality.
