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P/SP-1500 Owner's Manual        17

Maintaining Your  P/SP-1500

Your P/SP-1500 requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. To avoid the
risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover. Clean the chassis with a soft cloth moistened only with
Windex or clear water.  Never use solvents or abrasives.

Remove the two AA batteries from the remote control if you do not plan to use it for an extended period.
Remove the battery cover annually to inspect and remove leaking batteries.

P/SP-1500 Troubleshooting  Guide

No Power

Make sure the AC cord is properly seated in the IEC AC receptacle on rear panel.

No Output to One or All Channels

Make sure that P/SP-1500 indicators are on.
Check interconnects to power amplifier(s).
Check power amplifier(s).
Check channel levels with Trim or Cal buttons on remote control.

Hum in Speakers

Check for a grounding problem with the cable TV system; call your cable operator.
Consider installing a cable isolation device such as the Video Link #634 or the Mondial Magic

No Output to Surround Channels

Make sure that source playing is in stereo; processor cannot derive surround channels from mono signals.

No Center Channel Output

Make sure the Center Speaker switch on the rear panel is not set to the None position.

No Sub Channel Output

Make sure the Sub Control switch on the rear panel is not in the Off position.

Lights on Front Panel are Working, but No Response Via Remote or Front Panel.

The microprocessor "brain" within P/SP-1500 may have “locked up” due to an AC voltage spike.
Remove power cord from outlet for 30 seconds and plug back in.

Audio Present, but No Video Output

Make sure that composite or S-video output connections are consistent with inputs.  See Page 6
Check video source
Try another video source.

No On-screen Display

Check monitor or projector connections.

Loses Memorized Settings

Check to make sure that AC outlet is always live and not switched off.

Summary of Contents for P/SP-1500

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier...

Page 2: ...its rear panel to accommodate an outboard 5 1 digital processor Please take the time now to read these instructions thoroughly to fully appreciate the numerous capabilities of your P SP 1500 AV Proce...

Page 3: ...ded speaker will cause an extreme discoloration of most direct view TV screens If you are placing your front speakers behind a high quality perforated projection screen locate your center speaker at t...

Page 4: ...FT SUB L Surr R Surr Typical home theater setup using THX dipole surround speakers Note that all three front speakers are the same distance to the listening area Typical home theater setup using conve...

Page 5: ...corder you also intend to use for recording The Video 4 input has accompanying composite and S video switching and full audio video recording output capability Its record input accepts signals from an...

Page 6: ...video and composite video jacks If the video component you are connecting to the P SP 1000 has both use only one type at a time 3 For clarity drawing does not show all possible connections 4 Safety a...

Page 7: ...lay Output of your tape deck to the left and right input connectors of Audio 1 Audio 2 or Audio 3 Next connect the left and right Rec Output of your P SP 1500 to the left and right Audio Record Input...

Page 8: ...one of the key benefits of Dolby Pro Logic and THX Cinema processing External Remote Control Input The external infrared input works with many popular infrared repeater systems to allow for remote con...

Page 9: ...SUB L C R LS RS dB Audio Video Inputs Audio Inputs Primary Modes Volume Control Front Panel Display On Off Switch Infrared Sensor P SP 1500 Front Panel and Remote Control Mute On Hall 5 1 Ch Mono Amb...

Page 10: ...n the unit was last turned off Mute Press the mute button to completely interrupt the audio signal from reaching the output of the P SP 1500 When the mute function is engaged Mute is displayed on the...

Page 11: ...ng modes are also accessible on the front panel Dolby Pro Logic You can select the Dolby Pro Logic mode from the remote control or on the front panel This mode accurately decodes Dolby Surround encode...

Page 12: ...r DTS Digital Theater Sound We designed the Parasound P DD 1500 Dolby Digital AC 3 processor available Fall 1996 specifically to connect to this input Be aware that if you have not connected a compati...

Page 13: ...u can use the remote control to adjust the delay time to best suit your listening room The front panel and on screen display both indicate the amount of surround delay time Use the chart below to best...

Page 14: ...represent the THX reference level After four seconds the blue background of the on screen display will change to red and you will hear the pink noise test tone in the left channel to signal the beginn...

Page 15: ...deo 4 Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Video 1 R 15 Volume Mute On Hall 5 1 Ch Mono Ambiance THX Pro Logic Stereo Direct Off Input Trim Cal Display Delay Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 Video 1...

Page 16: ...e channel level with the volume buttons on the remote control to suit your tastes As you press the volume up or down button the decibel levels in the on screen and the front panel displays will change...

Page 17: ...nding problem with the cable TV system call your cable operator Consider installing a cable isolation device such as the Video Link 634 or the Mondial Magic No Output to Surround Channels Make sure th...

Page 18: ...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 re pack the unit in its original packaging plus an additi...

Page 19: ...15 Input Sensitivity All Channel Inputs 200 mV 200 mV Input Impedance All Inputs 47 k 47 k IM Distortion 1 kHz 1V Output All Channels 0 06 0 01 Signal Noise Ratio Flat A Weighted Front 78 dB 92 dB 85...

Page 20: ...Speaker Selector Phantom Heavy Duty Two Rack Space Chassis Four Audio Video Inputs Seven Processing Modes On Screen Display Lucasfilm THX Certified 5 1 Discrete Upgradeability Built in Asymmetrical C...

Page 21: ...nected or operated contrary to printed instructions The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure...

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