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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert 
the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk 
of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence 
of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE 
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

1. 

Read Instructions

 — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

2. 

Retain Instructions

 — Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. 

Heed Warnings

 — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4. 

Follow Instructions

 — Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.   

Cleaning

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

Clean the outside of the product only.

6.   

Attachments

 — Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; 

they may be hazardous.

7. 

Water and Moisture

 — Do not use this product near water.

8.   

Accessories

 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing 

bodily injury and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. 
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.

9.   

Ventilation

 — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable opera-

tion of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or 
covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 
proper ventilation is provided.

10.   

Power Sources

 — Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label. 

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power 
company. This product is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This plug 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 wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm 

and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the 
product due to lightning and power line surges.

13. 

Overloading

 — Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock.

14.   

Inserting Objects into Unit

 — Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings; 

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

15.   

Servicing

 — Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may 

expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16.   

Damage Requiring Service

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-

fied service personnel under the following conditions: 

a)

 If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 

b)

 If liquid has been spilled into the product. 

c)

 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 

d)

 

If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. 

e)

 If the product has 

been dropped or damaged in any way. 

f)

 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

17.   

Replacement Parts

 — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used 

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec-
tric shock, and other hazards.

18.   

Safety Check

 — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician 

to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

19. 

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.

20.   

Heat

 — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Summary of Contents for 5125

Page 1: ...Model 5125 Five Channel Amplifier Power Protect Hi Temp 2 3 1 4 5 Model 5125 Five Channel Amplifier OWNER S GUIDE...

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: ...2 AC Voltage 3 Ventilation Requirements 3 Rack Mounting 3 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 4 Front Panel Controls and Indicators 8 Typical Problems and Remedies 9 If You Require Assistance 10 Warr...

Page 4: ...al thoroughly before you begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Model 5125 and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Trigger wire with a 2 5 mm sub mini plug at each end Trigger wire...

Page 5: ...ir 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...

Page 6: ...sense Even if you always listen in a surround mode the center and surround channel sound levels aren t high enough on a consistent basis for the auto turn on audio sensing 5 1 Channel Connections We r...

Page 7: ...Left surround back channel Left back speaker Channel 5 LS or Left Surround channel Left surround speaker Note If you elect this connection arrangement you will probably need to use the Auto Turn On 12...

Page 8: ...Input jacks for Channels 1 and 2 After the audio sig nals cease the Model 5125 remains on for about ten minutes This prevents unintended turn off during pauses in your music or movies The Audio posit...

Page 9: ...the Model 5125 Note Plugging in the 5125 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 inpu...

Page 10: ...ur 5125 You can also unplug the 5125 s AC power cord Note It requires approximately 15 minutes after removing the audio source before the 5125 turns itself off If you don t want to wait and you have a...

Page 11: ...to Turn On switch Doesn t turn on with the Auto Turn On Audio Try the 12V trigger instead If using Auto turn on audio connect channels 1 and 2 to the L and R controller outputs If using Auto turn on a...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...io 1 2 mV 12 V adjustable 15 minute turn off delay AC Power Requirement 110 120 V 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 3 watts standby 1600 watts full output Dimensions 171 4 Wide 181 2 Deep with connectors 6 High with...

Page 14: ...Notes CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES 12...

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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