Parasound 5125 manual Front Panel Controls and Indicators, Power Button, Protect Indicator

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8FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Protect

1

2

3

4

5

Hi Temp

Power

Power Button

Press the Power button once to turn the Model 5125 on, press it again to turn it off. The Power button is inoperative when the Auto Turn On switch is set to Audio or 12V.

Protect Indicator

The Protect indicator will illuminate red if the Model 5125 experiences an external fault condi- tion and the unit will stop playing. This prevents possible damage to the unit from continued operation. Examples of external fault conditions are short circuited speaker wires, excessive heat, and trying to drive too many speakers at high levels.

If Protect is illuminated you need to locate and correct the fault; for example, remove the short circuit, let the unit cool down, check the load impedance and lower the volume level. To reset the protection circuit you need to turn the unit off.

Turning it off:

Auto Turn On switch (on the rear panel) in the Man position: press the Power button on the front panel.

Auto Turn On switch in the 12V position: turn off the 12V trigger source; the 5125 will turn itself off 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 sys- tem controller that drives your 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 access to its AC cord, simply unplug it. Leave it off and/or unplugged for awhile to cool down and you’re confident the fault is correct- ed. If you unplugged its AC power cord to turn it off, plug it in again.

Hi-Temp Indicator

Hi-Temp will illuminate red when the Model 5125 exceeds its maximum safe operating tem- perature. If the heat persists, the unit will activate its protection circuit and stop playing. It will remain in this protection mode until the temperature drops and the unit is turned off to reset its protection circuit. Use the same turn-off procedure as above. If Hi-Temp appears, it’s likely the unit is been over-driven at too high a listening level or is attempting to drive a speaker load impedance that is too low. It’s probable the unit has not been provided with sufficient ventila- tion. These conditions must be corrected before turning it on again to resume operation.

Channel 1 2 3 4 5 Status Indicators

12 3 4 5 will illuminate green when the Model 5125 power is on and it is operating nor- mally. The 1 indicator will not light if a fault is only in channel 1; the 2 indicator will not light if a fault is only in channel 2, and so on. None of the five indicators will illuminate if there is a gen- eral fault or if the temperature is too high.

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Contents Model Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction Unpacking115v 230v AC Voltage Installation and Ventilation RequirementsRack Mounting Channel Connections Connection PrecautionsAudio In Jacks Channel Speaker Connections Rear Panel Connections and Controls Correct Speaker Polarity is ImportantAutomatic Turn On and Off 12V Out Jack Ground SwitchAC Power Connections and AC Grounding Audio Trigger Sens Sensitivity KnobProtect Indicator Front Panel Controls and IndicatorsPower Button Hi-Temp IndicatorNo sound Problems and RemediesMaintaining Your Model Background HumWarranty Repair Before You Return Any Unit to Parasound for ServiceIf YOU Require Assistance Parasound Model 5125 Specifications Connection and Setup Notes Connection and Setup Notes Rev