Parasound CONNECTING YOUR P 7 AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS, Front Panel MP3 Input Input 6 - Stereo

CONNECTING YOUR P 7: AUDIO INPUT CONNECTIONS 7

RCA Line Level Input Jacks (In 2 ~ In 7/Tape) – Stereo

Inputs 2–7 are for stereo sources and they all have the same input sensitivity, input impedance and are compatible with any typical analog line level source such as a CD, tape deck, DVD or tuner. In 7/Tape has accompanying record output jacks for connecting an audio recorder.

Note: The rear panel In 6/MP3 jacks and the front panel MP3 input jack are both for Input 6 so you should not connect a source to the rear panel In 6/MP3 jacks if you plan to use the front panel MP3 input jack. If you were to play an audio source through both the rear panel input 6 jack and the front panel MP3 jack you would hear both sources playing at the same time.

Balanced Input Jacks (In 8/Balanced) – Stereo

Input 8 is for a stereo source and uses balanced XLR type jacks. Use this input to connect a source which has balanced outputs, such as the Parasound model T 3 FM/AM tuner. A balanced line provides superior hum and noise cancellation, especially for long cable runs. Many serious listeners also prefer the sonic character- istics of balanced interconnects because the lower inherent noise

floor contributes to a more defi ned and spacious soundstage. For more information on balanced connections see the Frequently Asked Questions section of this manual.

Multichannel input jacks (In 9/Multi 1 and In 10/Multi 2) – Surround Sound

Inputs 9 and 10 are for use with sources equipped with analog outputs for surround sound. These sources include many DVD players, some Blu-ray players, SACD and DVD-A players. Connect your source component’s analog audio output jacks to one set of the P 7’s multichannel input jacks.

If you have a 5.1 system which only uses fi ve speakers and a subwoofer then you will not connect anything to the L & R Back Input jacks.

Note: Inputs 9 and 10 can also be used for additional stereo sources by using just their Front L & R input jacks. If you use Inputs 9 or 10 for stereo the P 7’s analog bass management and subwoofer output features are not available.

Front Panel MP3 Input (Input 6) – Stereo

For your convenience there is an input for a portable MP3 player on the front panel. Connect the included cable with the 3.5mm stereo plugs between the MP3 player’s headphone jack and the P 7’s MP3 input jack. For the best sound with an iPod® set the iPod’s volume to around 75% of its maximum. If you plan to use the front panel MP3 input jack you should not connect a source to the rear panel Input 6 jacks since they share the same circuitry.

Note: If your portable MP3 player does not sound as loud as your other sources you can boost its volume by adjusting the Input Offset setting in the setup menu. See page 16 of this manual for more information about changing the Input Offset.