Parasound Comprehensive Troubleshooting for C1 Speaker Systems

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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TROUBLE

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

 

 

 

No power

Power cord is disconnected

Connect power cord

 

 

 

 

Rear-panel AC switch is turned off

Turn switch back on

 

 

 

 

AC outlet is dead

Check outlet by plugging in another device;

 

 

if dead, check fuse or circuit-breaker

 

 

 

Power on, but no sound

Level control set too low

Turn up volume

 

 

 

 

Muting enabled

Switch muting off

 

 

 

 

Headphones plugged in

Unplug headphones

 

 

 

 

Wrong input selected

Check input selection

 

 

 

 

Input source inactive

Make sure source is turned on and playing

 

 

 

 

Source setup wrong

Make sure source is set for correct input type

 

 

(analog or digital)

 

 

 

 

Amplifiers turned off

Turn amplifiers on

 

 

 

One channel dead

Faulty connections

Check all connections in channel, fix as needed

 

 

 

All channels on one

Faulty connection from analog

Check connections from source to C 1

side dead

source

 

 

 

 

No sound in Mono mode

Center speaker is off

Turn center channel on and check its

 

 

amplifier and speaker

Dialog is muffled

 

 

 

or inaudible

 

 

 

 

 

No sound at unbalanced

C 1 is in “Bypass” mode

Change “Balanced Routing” in “Source

output from balanced

 

setup” menu from “Bypass” to DSP

source

 

 

 

 

 

Some analog sources are

Source signal levels vary or

Change “Analog monitor” settings on “Source

much louder or softer than

“Analog monitor” is miscalibrated

setup” menu

other sources

 

 

 

 

 

Bass sounds correct on

LFE level set too low

Adjust LFE level on “Audio setup” menu

music but is weak on movie

 

 

soundtracks

 

 

 

 

 

Bass weak or missing

Subwoofer output off

Turn subwoofer output on in speaker

 

 

setup menu

 

 

 

 

Poorly placed subwoofer

Try other positions, including room corners

 

 

 

 

Bass limiter set too low

Raise Bass Limiter level (if its turned on) in

 

 

“Audio setup” or turn Bass Limiter off

 

 

 

 

Bass control turned down

If true for all inputs, check setting in “Audio

 

 

setup.” If true only for some inputs, check in

 

 

“Source setup” whether these sources are

 

 

associated with a Preset that includes a bass

 

 

cut. If the sources with low bass have “No

 

 

change” for their presets, check the bass

 

 

control on Page 3 of C1/C2 menu on Master

 

 

remote

 

 

 

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Contents Controller Congratulations, and Thank You for Choosing Parasound Thank YOUParasound Staff Keeping Records for Future Reference Table of Contents Rack Mounting Your Parasound C Unpacking and Placement Guidelines for the CPlacement Guidelines Unpacking Your CMaking Connections a Preview Getting StartedGetting Started AC Connection and PowerN t r o l l e r Controls and OperationGetting Started Main Operations On-Off, Volume, Source Selection Using the Main ControlsOn-Off Volume and Muting Using the Main ControlsChanging Your Listening and Viewing Source Using Audio RecordersSelecting Sound Patterns Listening Modes Online Sources for Further Information DTS Listening Modes and the Signals They Work WithDual-Zone Operation Using the Status and Info Buttons and the DisplaysMaster Remote and the C 1 Controller Using the Master and Sidekick RemotesUsing the Master and Sidekick Remotes Printed Buttons and the C Using the Master and Sidekick Remotes2 of the C1/C2 Menu 3 of the C1/C2 MenuCircular thumbpad on the Master remote changes the C Controlling Other Components In Your System Using the SideKick For Further Information Navigating the Setup Menus ADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, and SetupADJUSTMENTS, MENUS, and Setup Dolby/DTS Setup Audio SetupWoofers sound distorted and could, in very rare cases Preset SetupSpeaker Setup Distance Setup Level SetupAux Programmable Channel Setup Programming Aux Channels 9 Ch 9 or 10 Config Setup brings up this submenuMix Levels Level and Distance Autocalibrate Front-panel knob on the C2. When you have changed Source SetupPlay some music that you know has high peak levels, Ntsc Display SetupTHX Audio Setup Trigger SetupParasound Halo Setup Halo Setup SoftwareConnection Types Connecting Audio and Video Sources and RecordersGeneral Rules When Connecting Sources to the C Connecting Audio and Video Sources and RecordersConnecting a DVD Or Other Video Source Component to the C Connecting a CD or Other Audio Source Component to the CWhat You May Need Component Component Video Inputs and Outputs Connecting a Multichannel Source to the COutput Connecting a Balanced-Output Audio SourceComposite Video Digital Audio Record Out Outputs Connecting RecordersAnalog Recording Via the Tape Monitor Jacks Connecting a Digital Audio Recorder Video Inputs Video Outputs Connecting a Video RecorderMain Audio Outputs Connecting the Audio and Video OutputsAmplifier Alternatives Connecting the Audio and Video OutputsConnecting Video Displays Connecting the Audio and Video OutputsParasound Products, Inc Connecting a Second Entertainment ZoneProgramming New Channels Input/Output Summary RS-232 Control Control ConnectionsIR Inputs Volt Triggers Control ConnectionsTrouble Probable Cause Remedy Troubleshooting GuideHeadphones Troubleshooting GuideRemote control does Important Notice Shipping the C Procedure for Returning your C 1 to Parasound for ServiceServicing Your C If All Else Fails Call Us for HelpBalanced and Unbalanced Analog Audio Connections Technically SpeakingPreventing or Minimizing Hum and Buzz Technically SpeakingUsing Unmatched Power Amplifiers Helpful Web Addresses Audio and Video Circuit Path Topologies Parasound C 1 Design OverviewParasound C 1 Design Overview Parasound C 1 Specifications Index Index Parasound Products, Inc Battery Street, San Francisco, CA

Halo C1 Controller specifications

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