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AC VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION AND RACK MOUNTING

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115v - 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch

This switch is found on the chassis rear panel. The 115V position of this switch is correct for 
North America; most other regions require setting it to 230V. Make sure the 115/230V switch 
is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you connect the Model 275’s power cord 
and before you install it. The unit may be seriously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly.

Installation and Ventilation Requirements

Install your Model 275 away from heat sources such as heating ducts, radiators, or other heat 
producing components. Always position it horizontally.
Observe the following ventilation guidelines when installing the Model 275 in an equipment 
rack or any other enclosed space:
You should never install the Model 275 in an unventilated equipment cabinet or compartment 
because hot air will not exhaust adequately to prevent overheating. Air won’t often circulate 
adequately in a cabinet or enclosure whose front and back sides are open; pockets of intense 
heat can still develop around any heat-producing equipment. Therefore, a ventilation fan is high-
ly recommended. Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try 
to avoid crowding or stacking the Model 275 tightly between other components. A ventilation 
fan is also recommended where other equipment must be mounted close to the Model 275.
Do not place the unit on carpeting or any other material that could obstruct air flow into the 
ventilation holes in its chassis bottom.

Rack Mounting

The Model 275 front panel occupies only one rack space in a standard 19

 equipment rack.

For rack mounting, you’ll need to use the Parasound RMK11 rack mounting kit (purchased 
separately). We recommend that you use the 8 insulated shoulder washers with the four 
mounting bolts which are included with the RMK11. Position these washers on both sides 
so they “sandwich” the front panel before the mounting bolts are screwed into the rack rail. 
This will eliminate metal-to-metal contact between the Model 275 chassis, the equipment rack, 
and the other components in the rack.

WARNING: To Prevent Fire Or Shock Hazard,

Do Not Expose This Unit To Rain Or Moisture.

AC      115V/60Hz

AC      230V/50Hz

Speaker Pair A

L

R

Mono

Manual

Audio Sens

Max Min

12V Trigger

Ground

Lift Norm

Mono

Stereo

4-8

Ohms

2-3 

Ohms

230V

50Hz

115V

60Hz

20Hz 40Hz

Flat

Audio

Auto Turn On

Loop

Level

Bridging

In

12V

In

Loop

R

Mono

+

+

AC      115V/60Hz

AC      230V/50Hz

Power Consumption: 350W

AC

Voltage

Load

Impedance

275 Two Channel Amplifier

Parasound Products, Inc.

San Francisco, CA    U S A

CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, Do Not Remove Cover. No 

User-Serviceable Parts Inside. Refer Servicing To Qualified Service Personnel.

L

High Pass Filter

Speaker Pair B

L

R

Mono

Protective Cover

Summary of Contents for 275

Page 1: ...Model 275 Two Channel Power Amplifier OWNER S GUIDE Model 275 Two Channel Amplifier A B Power M o d e l 2 7 5 T w o C h a n n e l A m p l i f i e r Protect Hi Temp L R...

Page 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 ground...

Page 3: ...High Pass Filter Switch 4 Speaker Connections 5 Bridging Switch Stereo Mono 5 Mono Input 6 Speaker Connections 6 Load Impedance Switch 6 Auto Turn On 6 Sensitivity Adjust Knob 8 Ground Switch 8 Front...

Page 4: ...thoroughly before you begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Model 275 and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Trigger wire with a 2 5 mm sub mini plug at both ends Trigger wire ad...

Page 5: ...till develop around any heat producing equipment Therefore a ventilation fan is high ly recommended Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try to avoid crowding or stack...

Page 6: ...certified amplifier might play a bit louder because of its higher power output We recommend setting the 275 s R and L level controls to 3 o clock if you are driving it from a THX surround controller...

Page 7: ...peakers is another way the 275 will run cooler Note Autoformer type passive volume controls are highly reactive loads that are known to cause amplifier malfunction The 20 Hz or 40 Hz filter settings e...

Page 8: ...the mono power output is much higher than the sum of the L and R channel outputs for stereo operation Mono Input and Speaker Connections 1 Turn the unit off and remove the AC cord 2 Connect the single...

Page 9: ...s set to its 12V position the Model 275 is turned on and off with an external 9V to 12V voltage from your preamp or controller When the external volt age ceases the Model 275 will turn off immediately...

Page 10: ...gging in the 275 s AC cord for the first time will usually create an internal power surge that false triggers its Audio auto turn on even if there s no audio signal at its input jacks and it will rema...

Page 11: ...right away You can also turn it off by unplugging its AC power cord Auto Turn On switch in the Audio position turn off the preamplifier surround controller or system controller that drives your 275 Y...

Page 12: ...ires are secure at both ends Make sure the control preamp receiver is switched to the correct input If using Auto turn on increase the sensitivity of the audio trigger Is the Hi Temp or Protect or bot...

Page 13: ...Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Units Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton 2 Unit was sent...

Page 14: ...at 2 828 V output IHF A weighted 84 dB at 2 828 V output unweighted Input Impedance 33 k Input Sensitivity 800 mV for full rated output Inter Channel Crosstalk 80 dB 1 kHz 72 dB 10 kHz 65 dB 20 kHz D...

Page 15: ...Notes CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES 13...

Page 16: ...why Parasound has been a quality and value favorite of magazine reviewers sound professionals and listeners like you since we were founded in 1981 rev 0 91 2005 Parasound Products Inc Parasound Produ...

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