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CONNECTING YOUR JC 2 continued

OTHER CONNECTIONS

12V Trigger Out

There are four 12 volt trigger outputs. These can be used to turn on power  
amplifiers and other equipment that are equipped with automatic turn-on inputs. 
Two of the 12 volt trigger output jacks labeled 1 and 2 are live whenever the JC 2 
is turned on. The jacks labeled 3 and 4 are activated when you press the Trigger On 
button on the remote control. Triggers 3 and 4 are always off when the JC 2  
is powered off.
Connect the JC 2 12V output jack to the triggered component’s trigger input jack 
using the provided trigger wire with the 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs.

Note: 

 Most Parasound Power Amplifiers are equipped with a 2.5mm 12V trigger input jack. The 
trigger voltage source is DC and the trigger plug tip is + (positive) and its sleeve – (negative). 
The JC 2 combined trigger output maximum current capability is 150mA total.

External Remote Input

Your JC 2 is compatible with most popular infrared repeater systems for remote 
control operation from another room or when the JC 2 is installed in a cabinet 
where its remote handset signals cannot reach its front panel remote control 
sensor. The External Remote Input connector is a standard 

1

/

8

” (3.5 mm) “mini” 

jack. The center conductor (plug tip) is for + and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) 
is for – . Your Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a 
compatible IR repeater system.

RS-232 Serial Port

This 9-pin female DB9 connector is a full-duplex serial port. This permits 
the JC 2 to communicate in two directions with home automation and 
control systems such as Crestron, AMX, Control4, Niles and Elan. When 
the JC 2 is connected to such a device, it can be controlled and its status 
monitored from keypads or touch-screen panels throughout your house. The capabilities of such 
connections, and the programming and interfacing needed will depend on the automation system  
you select; consult your Parasound dealer or custom installer for more information regarding 
interfacing an external control system to your JC 2. The complete RS-232 protocol can be found at: 

www.parasound.com.

AC Power

The IEC standard AC cord supplied with your JC 2 is an audiophile-grade  
component. Please connect it directly to an AC wall outlet that is always 
“live.” If possible, plug your JC 2 into the same AC outlet that your  
accompanying audio components (particularly your source components 
and power amplifiers) are plugged into. If different AC outlets are used  
the ground potential may be higher or lower between the outlets,  
resulting in audible hum.

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Страница 2: ... 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...

Страница 3: ...your Parasound Dealer s name and telephone number Your purchase receipt bill of sale is required to determine if your JC 2 is eligible for Parasound warranty service We recommend that you make an extra copy of your original purchase receipt bill of sale and store it inside the JC 2 s carton You Should Know There is no Parasound warranty for this unit if it was not purchased from an Authorized Para...

Страница 4: ...npacking and Placement Guidelines 5 Rack Mounting 6 115 230v AC Selector Switch 6 Connecting your JC 2 7 Operating your JC 2 10 Remote Control Functions 11 Design Overview 12 Frequently Asked Questions 13 If You Require Assistance or Warranty Repair 14 Specifications 15 ...

Страница 5: ...remote control handset directly at the JC 2 If you use a remote repeater sensor be sure the remote s signals can t reach the JC 2 s front panel IR sensor otherwise the remote control will not function properly If you re installing the JC 2 yourself use input and output cables that are long enough to leave at least two feet of slack that will enable you to pull the JC 2 out of a cabinet to check or...

Страница 6: ...is the equipment rack and the other compo nents mounted in the rack Note Tighten each bolt just enough to keep the unit secure in the rack to avoid deforming the shoulder washers Eliminating metal to metal contact reduces the likelihood of creating a ground loop that might introduce hum into your system A custom rack mount shelf for the JC 2 is available from Middle Atlantic Products Inc http www ...

Страница 7: ...cks All of the six unbalanced RCA inputs have the same input sensitivity and impedance These inputs are compatible with any typical analog line level source When using the In 1 or In 2 unbalanced RCA input connections set the input s corresponding Balanced Unbalanced selector switch to Unbalanced Balanced XLR Input Jacks Use these inputs to connect any source components with balanced outputs A bal...

Страница 8: ...do not require or use phase inverters Inverted Out Jacks The polarity at the Inverted Out jacks is always 180 from the input signal and is not affected by the Invert button on the remote You may use the inverted output jacks to maintain correct absolute polarity if your power amplifier s invert polarity For more information on absolute polarity please see the Frequently Asked Questions section of t...

Страница 9: ...t connector is a standard 1 8 3 5 mm mini jack The center conductor plug tip is for and the outer conductor plug sleeve is for Your Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system RS 232 Serial Port This 9 pin female DB9 connector is a full duplex serial port This permits the JC 2 to communicate in two directions with home automation and control system...

Страница 10: ...put each time you press it Input 1 comes after input 6 Volume Control Your JC 2 employs a precision close tracking four gang potentiometer to adjust master volume level Adjust your power amplifier gain controls if it has them so that your JC 2 master volume knob s indicator is between 11 o clock and 1 o clock for your most typical listening level This is its sweet spot where the control s left righ...

Страница 11: ...rding to the and polarity markings in the battery compartment On and Off Buttons These have the same function as the On Off button on the front panel These separate buttons enable programming unambiguous hard off and on commands into a system controller or to create a macro sequence for a learning type remote control Mute Button Pressing the Mute button once mutes the signal at both Main Out jacks...

Страница 12: ...is as literal as possible commensurate with isolation of disparate or out of phase signals All component parts are oriented for minimum interaction The high current low impedance audio power supply is larger than many amplifiers and carefully integrated with the signal boards The resulting musical output blooms with both absolute musical authority and clarity The chassis and PCB layout of the JC 2 ...

Страница 13: ...ted it will automatically mute for 45 seconds with its Mute indicator flashing red This time allows the JC 2 to warm up and stabilize its circuits so you don t hear any turn on transients After the first turn on its turn on delay will be only 4 5 seconds When should I use the Polarity Invert feature Correct absolute polarity insures that loudspeaker cone or diaphragm movement in negative pressure an...

Страница 14: ...asound s Technical Department The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton Use the original factory packing materials and arrange adequate insurance to cover its value You must include a copy of your purchase receipt since this document establishes the validity of this unit s warranty Warranty repairs are only performed by Parasound or Parasound Authorized warranty centers when your pu...

Страница 15: ...0 mV for 1 V output Total Gain 14 dB Maximum Output 8 V XLR Pin Identification 1 Ground Shield 2 Positive 3 Negative Return AC Power Requirement 110 120 V or 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Set AC Voltage switch on rear panel 25 watt standby 30 watts when turned on Dimensions Width 17 1 4 437 mm Depth 16 406 mm Height with feet 5 7 8 150 mm Height without feet 5 1 4 133 mm Weight Net 24 lbs 11 kg Shipping 36 lb...

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