Parasound 2100 Stereo Amplifier User Manual


 
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CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued
AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
There are 4 pairs of output jacks labeled Main Out, Sub Out, Hi Pass Out and
Record Out. All of the outputs are active simultaneously. Read through this
section to determine which you should use for your setup.
Main Output Jacks
The Main Output Jacks are the primary outputs that connect to the inputs on
your power amplifier(s). They are full range outputs with no filters or crossovers.
Use these jacks if your speakers are full range and you aren’t using a subwoofer.
Sub Out Jacks—no subwoofer in your system
If you don’t use a subwoofer in your system, you can skip this section.
Sub Out Jacks—when Inputs 1–6 or the MP3 Input are selected
A mono Sub output is created by the Model 2100.
Sub 1 & 2 Out jacks carry the same mono signal.
The crossover point of the Sub Out jacks is determined by the setting
of the Low Pass Crossover Frequency knob.
For an independent stereo system, adjust to taste. When the
Model 2100 is connected to a surround receiver, adjust the
crossover frequency so it matches the bass management setting
in your surround receiver’s setup menu.
Note: 80Hz is the best place to start if you are not sure how to set
the crossover frequency.
Note: If your subwoofer has a built-in non-defeatable crossover,
set it to its highest frequency to avoid double filtering.
Sub Out Jacks—when the Bypass Input is selected
Sub Out 1 & 2 jacks carry independent L & R signals from the Bypass L & R Input jacks.
There is no crossover.
Hi Pass Output Jacks—no subwoofer in your system
If your speakers are full range, you can skip this section.
Hi Pass Output Jacks—“small” speakers + sub
The Hi Pass Output jacks are for use when your speakers are small (woofer
drivers 6” or smaller) and you are using a subwoofer. The Hi Pass outputs do not
carry bass below 80Hz. The crossover point is fixed.
The Hi Pass Outputs are full range when the Bypass Input is selected. In this
case the high pass filter is not active so you will use the bass management in
your surround sound receiver’s setup menu.