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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 2250’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 2250 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 2250 in an equipment 
rack or any other enclosed space:
You should never install the Model 2250 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 2250 tightly between other components. A ventilation 
fan is also recommended where other equipment must be mounted close to the Model 2250.
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 2250 front panel occupies only three rack spaces in a standard 19

 equipment rack.

For rack mounting, you’ll need to use the Parasound RMK33 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 RMK33. 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 2250 chassis, the equipment 
rack, and the other components in the rack.

Manual

Audio Sens

Max Min

12V Trigger

Audio

Auto Turn On

12V

Ground

Lift Norm

In

Loop

             CAUTION

To Prevent Electric Shock, Do Not
Remove Cover. No User-Serviceable
Parts Inside. Refer Servicing To
Qualified Service Personnel.

     WARNING 

To Prevent Fire Or
Shock Hazard, Do
Not Expose This Unit
To Rain Or Moisture.

2250 Two Channel Amplifier

Parasound Products, Inc.

San Francisco, CA    U S A

Mono

Stereo

20Hz 40Hz

Flat

Bridging

High Pass Filter

Level

Input

Loop

R

Mono

L

R

L

Mono

THX

 Ref

THX

 Ref

Speaker Pair A

L

R

Mono

Speaker Pair B

L

R

Mono

Power Consumption: 1000W

THX and Ultra2 are trademarks of THX Ltd.
which may be registered in some jurisdictions.
All right reserved.

4-8

Ohms

2-3 

Ohms

230V

50Hz

115V

60Hz

AC

Voltage

Load

Impedance

AC      115V/60Hz

AC      230V/50Hz

Protective Cover

Summary of Contents for NewClassic Model 2250

Page 1: ...Model 2250 Two Channel Amplifier Model 2250 Two Channel Power 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: ...High Pass Filter Switch 4 Speaker Connections 5 Bridging Switch Stereo Mono 5 Mono Input 6 Speaker Connections 6 Load Impedance Switch 6 AutoTurn On 6 Sensitivity Adjust Knob 8 Ground Switch 8 Front P...

Page 4: ...u begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Model 2250 and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Black trigger wire with a 2 5 mm sub mini plug at both ends Black trigger wire with a 2 5...

Page 5: ...kets 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...

Page 6: ...ther THX certified components Note You may wish to experiment with different gain settings on your preamp or a non THX surround controller and on the Model 2250 to find a combination of gain settings...

Page 7: ...els Not having to amplify bass that s inaudible with your speakers is another way the 275 will run cooler Note Autoformer type passive volume controls are highly reactive loads that are known to cause...

Page 8: ...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 cable from the preamp or controller to the R...

Page 9: ...et to its 12V position the Model 2250 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 2250 will turn off immediately...

Page 10: ...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 remain on for 10 15...

Page 11: ...al fault or if the temperature is too high Protect Indicator Protect will illuminate red when the Model 2250 has experienced either an internal or external fault condition which has also activated its...

Page 12: ...illuminated Check for excessive temperature short circuited speaker wires low impedance speaker load and inadequate ventilation to remove heat Background Hum Move the Ground switch to Lift Move audio...

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: ...2V 15 mA Auto Turn On Audio 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 1000 watts full output Dimensions 171 4 Wide 16 Deep with...

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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