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UNPACKING YOUR MODEL 2100 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES
Unpacking Your Model 2100
Carefully remove your Model 2100 from its shipping carton and locate all the enclosed accessories:
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Remote control and two AAA batteries
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AC power cord
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Stereo 3.5mm cable for MP3 input
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Two trigger wires, one with 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs, one with a 2.5mm and a 3.5mm mini plug
While you are unpacking your Model 2100, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and
tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any. If possible, save and store both the inner
and outer cartons and–most especially–the foam packing inserts, to protect the Model 2100 if you
have to move it or ship it. You may wish to flatten the cardboard cartons to save room in storage
after cutting the taped seams on the bottom flaps. This would be a good time to make a copy of
your sales receipt to store with the Model 2100’s original packing.
Placement Guidelines
The Model 2100 will be easier to use and will last longer if you follow these simple guidelines:
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Place the Model 2100 on a shelf that will adequately support its weight.
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Unless you’ll control the Model 2100 through a remote infrared sensor/repeater system, put it
on a shelf where you can aim the remote control handset directly at the Model 2100. (If you use
a remote repeater sensor, be sure the remote’s signals can’t reach the Model 2100’s front panel
IR sensor, otherwise the remote control will not function properly).
If you’re installing the Model 2100 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 Model 2100 out of a cabinet to
check or to change connections without inadvertently disconnecting cables. If you’re putting the
Model 2100 in a cabinet, it needs a space that’s at least 22 inches wide so you’ll be able to turn it
around for access to its rear panel connections.
Ventilation Requirements
To reduce the chance of your Model 2100 overheating please follow these guidelines:
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Install your Model 2100 away from heat sources such as heating ducts, radiators, or
heat-producing components.
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Always position the Model 2100 horizontally.
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We recommend that you do not place the Model 2100 directly above a power amplifier.
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Do not install the Model 2100 in an unventilated equipment cabinet or compartment. Pockets
of stagnant hot air can build up even in cabinets with open front and back sides. A ventilation
fan such as the Parasound Zbreeze is highly recommended to prevent “hot spots” in
confined spaces.
