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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS 

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Connection Precautions

Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any input, trigger, or speaker wire connections.
Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose.

In Jacks

Connect the shielded audio cables from your preamplifier or system controller’s output jacks 
to the Model 275’s L and R audio Input jacks. Use only the R channel jack for mono operation.

Loop Jacks

The jacks replicate the audio input signals to facilitate connections of other power amplifiers 
to the same preamplifier or system controller. Loop connection of multiple power amplifiers 
is called a “daisy chain.”

Note:

 You may loop the trigger connections of multiple Parasound power amplifiers without 

overloading the surround controller or preamplifier trigger outputs. 

R (Right) and L (Left) Level Knobs

You can increase the listening level for each channel by turning its Level knob clockwise or 
decrease by turning it counter-clockwise. The 275 has a gain of 28 so that its volume levels are 
compatible with other channels in your theater if they are driven by a THX-certified amplifier, up 
to the point where the THX-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. This will avoid “clipping” and prevent audible distortion.

Note:

 You may wish to experiment with different gain settings on your preamp or a non-THX 

surround controller and on the Model 275 to find a combination of gain settings where your 
system’s background noise is lowest. Sound professionals call these adjustments “gain staging.”

Note:

 Only the R channel Level knob is used for bridged mono operation.

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

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: 300W

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

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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