Parasound 5125 PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

Your Parasound Model 5125 power amplifier requires no periodic maintenance and functions

at its best when providing you with many hours of enjoyment. It has no user-serviceable parts

inside. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not remove its top cover. The exterior can be

cleaned with a soft cloth pre-moistened only with a few drops of water or glass cleaner.

No sound

• Check that AC is live.

• Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends.

• Make sure the surround controller is switched to the correct input.

• Is the unit on? Check the setting of the Auto Turn On switch.

• Doesn’t turn on with the Auto Turn On - Audio. Try the 12V trigger instead.

• If using Auto turn on - audio, connect channels 1 and 2 to the L and R controller outputs

• If using Auto turn on - audio, increase the sensitivity of the audio trigger.

• Is the Hi-Temp or Protect (or both) 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 cables and AC cords away from each other.

• Try different routes for the audio cables and AC cords.

• Make sure insulating shoulder washers are used if unit is rack mounted.

• Try reversing the direction of each other component’s AC plug, one by one.

Overheating

• Remove any external sources of heat.

• Increase ventilation around the Model 5125.