Parasound 5125 manual Connection Precautions, Audio In Jacks, Channel Connections

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Connection Precautions

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

Audio In Jacks

Connect the cables from your preamplifier or multi-room controller’s output jacks to the Model 5125’s channel 1-5 audio Input jacks. Gain is 29, fixed at THX Ultra2 Reference level, 1V input = 28.28V output.

Use channels 1 and 2 for your left front (L) and right front (R) channels. This will assure correct operation of the auto turn on audio sensing, should you choose to use it. Here is why:

When you listen to a stereo source your surround controller will have audio signals only at its left and right channel output jacks. The other channels won’t receive an audio signal for the Auto Turn On circuit to 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 recommend these connections:

 

 

5125 Input jack

5125 Speaker Terminal

 

Connects to Surround Controller’s Output:

Connects to:

 

 

 

Channel 1

Left or L channel

Left front speaker

 

 

 

Channel 2

Right or R channel

Right front speaker

 

 

 

Channel 3

Center, or Ctr channel

Center speaker

 

 

 

Channel 4

RS or Right surround channel

Right surround speaker

 

 

 

Channel 5

LS or Left Surround channel

Left surround speaker

 

 

 

7.1 Channel Speaker Connections

If you plan to use your 5125 in a 7.1 system you will need to use a two channel power ampli- fier for the two additional speakers. You have two hookup options which depend on the quality of the separate two channel power amplifier. We recommend using the better amplifier for the left and right front speakers because their sonic contribution to your listening is more significant than the surround back channel speakers.

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Contents Model Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction UnpackingInstallation and Ventilation Requirements 115v 230v AC VoltageRack Mounting Channel Connections Connection PrecautionsAudio In Jacks Channel Speaker ConnectionsRear 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 HumBefore You Return Any Unit to Parasound for Service Warranty RepairIf YOU Require Assistance Parasound Model 5125 Specifications Connection and Setup Notes Connection and Setup Notes Rev