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o

On-off switch (Also see: Rear-panel switch), 9, 15, 18

On-off trigger, 35, 54

On-screen display (OSD), 6-7, 10-11, 15, 33, 34, 49-50, 57

Operating voltage, 6

Optical digital (Toslink) cables, 38 OSD (Also see: On-Screen Display) “OSD” and “Non-OSD” video output

jacks, 15, 46, 49-50, 57

OSD Setup (see: Display Setup) Output/Input table, 52 Overhead Speaker (see: Centered

Ceiling Speaker, 29, 52

P

PAGE button (on Master Remote), 11, 16 PAL video system, 34, 40

Panorama (see: PL II Panorama) Parasound T 3 tuner, 16

Party mode, 13-14 PCM, 14

“PHON” on display (see: Headphones)

PL II (see: Pro Logic II)

Placement Guidelines, 4

Play/In input (Also see: Tape Monitor), 5-6, 17, 38 (table) 43-45, 59

Polarity, Programmable (Aux) channels, 30 Polarity reversal by amplifiers, 61 Polarity, subwoofer, 17, 56

“Polarity” of trigger signal, 35 Power cord, 6

Power supply, 63 Presets, 26, 32-33, 55 Preset setup, 31-32

PREV CH button, Master remote, 20 Printed buttons on remotes, 18-19. 21 Pro Logic, Dolby 12, 14, 61

Pro Logic II, Dolby, 12-14, 25 Pro Logic II Center Width, 13, 25 Pro Logic II Dimension, 18, 25 Pro Logic II Movie, 12-14, 25, 61 Pro Logic II Music, 14, 25, 61 Pro Logic II Panorama, 13, 25 Programmable (Aux) Outputs, 5, 28-29,

46, 51, 63 Progressive scan, 56

R

Rack Mounting, 4, 56, 60

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI), 59 Re-Equalization (THX), 61 Rear-channel sub, 52

Rear-panel (master) AC switch, 6, 8, 9, 55, 57

Rear subwoofer, 29-30

Rec/Out (see: Tape Monitor), 5-6, 10- 12, 37, 38 (table), 43, 44, 59, 65

Record Outputs, 5-6, 10-12, 38 (table), 40, 43, 44, 52 (table), 59

Recording, 6, 17, 38-40, 42-43, 59 Remote controls (Also see: C1/C2

menu), 4, 9-12, 15, 16-21, 21-23, 25, 31, 53, 64

Remote control’s Main menu screen, 9, 16, 18

Remote zone, (see: Zone)

Repair, (see: Service and Repair, 2, 58) Reverb, 13, 25

RFI, 59

RGB-HV (five-cable component video), 40, 50, 60

RS-232 (serial) connector, 5, 16, 36, 53, 64

S

S-Video, 6, 37, 38 (table), 39-40, 49, 60 65 S-Video Record output jack, 43, 45 SACD players (see: 7.1-channel sources) Second entertainment zone (see: Zone) Second subwoofer (see: Programmable

Channels)

Serial port (see: RS-232) Service and Repair, 2, 58 Setup, 21-36 Shipping, 2, 58

Side speakers, extra, 51

Side Surround (see: Surround side) SideKick remote, 21

Signal levels (see: Analog Monitor and Level Setup)

Signal processor (Motorola Symphony DSP56367), 63

Signal type vs. Listening Mode (table), 14 Size setup, 27

Software (see: Halo Setup, MX-Editor) Sound level, 7, 10, 28, 30, 31, 62 Sound-level meter, 28

SOURCE button, 8, 10-11

Sources vs. Listening Modes (table), 14 Sources and presets, 26, 32

Source Setup menu, 32-33

Source selection (see: Input selection) Speaker distances, 28, 30-31 Speaker level adjustments, 28, 29, 30-31 Speaker levels, 61

Speaker Setup, 27-31, 61 Speaker setup/Size, 27 Specifications, 65 Speed of sound, 31

SPL (Sound pressure level), 7, 28 STATUS button (on Master remote), 15, 19 STATUS button (on C 1), 8, 9

Stereo mode, 12-14 Stereo music, 13-14 Stereo96 mode, 12, 14 Sub (see: Subwoofer)

Subwoofer, 6, 17-18, 25-33, 35-36, 41, 48, 50, 52, 55-56, 61-63

Subwoofer filter, 27, 30 Subwoofer level, 24, 28, 31-32, 56 Subwoofer, sides of room, 52 Superimpose (OSD), 33, 57 Surround Back speakers (see: Back) SURROUND button, 8, 10, 12 Surround Modes (see: Listening modes) Surround Side channels, 6, 13, 29, 51, 61

T

Tactile transducers (see: Floor-shakers) Tactile transducer-time delayed, 52 TAPE key, 17

Tape Monitor (Also see: Play/In and Rec/Out), 6, 11-12, 17, 37, 38 (table), 43-45, 52, 59

Tape Outputs (see: Record Outputs) Temporary disp (OSD setting), 34 TEST (see: Calibration-noise signal) TFT screen, 4

Thumbpad (on Master remote), 10-11, 19-20, 21, 23-24, 28, 32-33

THX Audio Setup menu, 35 THX Cinema mode, 13-14, 17 THX EX, 25, 27, 35

THX EX Enable setting, 35, 61

THX Key (on Master remote), 13, 16, 35, 61 THX MusicMode, 13-14, 17, 61

THX Reference level (75 dB SPL, C-weighted), 7, 10

THX Signal processing, 13-14, 17, 26, 36, 56, 61-62

THX Surround EX mode, 13-14, 17, 35, 48, 61, 62

THX Ultra2 Cinema mode, 13, 14, 17, 35, 61

THX Ultra2 subwoofers, 26-30, 35-36, 61-62 Timbre Matching (THX), 61

Titling (of C 1 inputs), 6, 32 Tone controls 12, 18 (on Master

remote), 24 (in Setup), 25 (in Presets), 32-33 (in Presets), 55, 59, 63

Toslink jacks, 38

Transport controls on remotes, 20 Treble controls (see: Tone controls) Trigger 6, 35 (setup), 54 (connections) Troubleshooting, 55-57

Tuning (from remote controls), 20-21 Turn-on, -off messages, reprogramming

(see: Halo Setup software) Turn-off thumps, avoiding, 9 Turn-on command, 9

Two-channel signal processors, 44, 59

u

Upgradability, 5, 53, 64

v

VCR, 16, 19-20, 40, 46, 49-50 VGA connections, 50, 60

Video, 5-6, 32-33 (Source Setup), 34 (Display Setup), 56-57, 63, 65

“Video 1” to “Video 6” audio inputs, 31, 40

Video circuitry, 63

Video signal formats, 34 (Display Setup), 37, 40, 60 (technical explanation)

Video Inputs/Outputs, 38 (table), 40, 49-50, 65

Video Record outputs, 43, 46 Video Sources, connecting, 39-40 Video for second zone, 50-52 Video-based triggering, 35, 54

VOL buttons (on remotes), 10, 18, 21 “VOL” on display, 10

Voltage selector switch, 6

Volume control and setting, 7, 10, 22, 33, 63

Volume-control range, 10

W

Warranty, 2, 58

Web Addresses, 2, 13, 22, 36, 62 “Wet” reverb setting, 25

X

XLR connectors (see: Balanced)

Z

Zone, 8, 15, 17, 21, 43-44, 50-51, 53, 56, 59-60, 65

“ZONE B ON”, 15 ZONE button, 8

Zone outputs, 9, 12. 38 (table), 50-51

7.1-channel (multichannel) analog input, 5, 11, 12, 14, 18, 32, 35, 38 (table), 41, 47, 63, 65

7.1-channel (multichannel) analog out- put, 47-48, 65

7.1-channel (multichannel) analog sources, 5, 18, 41, 47

7.5channel (programmable) outputs, 5, 29-30, 42, 47, 51-52, 63

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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

The Parasound Halo C1 Controller emerges as a premium choice for audio enthusiasts seeking high-performance home theater solutions. This exceptional product combines innovative technology with user-friendly features, ensuring an unparalleled listening experience for both music and movie lovers.

At its core, the Halo C1 Controller serves as a powerful preamplifier and processor, designed to manage and control audio and video signals effectively. It is equipped with a balanced XLR input and multiple RCA inputs, allowing seamless integration with various audio sources. With support for high-resolution audio formats, including PCM and DSD, the Halo C1 delivers pristine sound quality that enhances the listening experience.

One of the defining characteristics of the Halo C1 is its advanced digital processing capabilities. The unit features Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, along with several proprietary audio technologies that elevate its performance. Its ability to upmix stereo signals into multi-channel formats contributes to an immersive surround sound experience, making it an ideal companion for both music playback and movie watching.

The Halo C1 also boasts an intuitive user interface, complete with an easy-to-navigate on-screen display. This feature simplifies the setup and configuration process, allowing users to personalize their audio experience to suit their preferences. For added convenience, the C1 supports remote control operation, enabling users to adjust settings without leaving their seats.

In terms of connectivity, the Halo C1 provides an impressive array of options. It includes HDMI inputs and outputs, ensuring compatibility with modern AV equipment and facilitating the transmission of high-definition video alongside high-fidelity audio. Additionally, it features variable and fixed outputs, making it adaptable for different system configurations.

Another standout feature of the Halo C1 is its robust power supply. The unit employs a toroidal transformer, ensuring clean and stable power delivery that translates into superior sound performance. This design choice minimizes power supply noise, which can adversely affect audio quality.

In conclusion, the Parasound Halo C1 Controller is a sophisticated and versatile audio solution that caters to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. With its exceptional performance, advanced technology, and user-friendly features, the Halo C1 stands out as a key component for creating a high-quality audio and video experience in any home entertainment system. Its ability to adapt and enhance the listening experience makes it a worthy investment for anyone serious about sound quality.
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