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Manual Parasound P/SP-1500

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  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 1

    O W N E R ' S M A N U A L P /SP- 1 50 0 A V P roc es sor/P r ea mplif ie r ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 2

    2 P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manu al T able of Contents Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Unpacking and Placement ........................................................................................................ .... ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 3

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Own er's Manual 3 Setting Up Y our Home Theater System Refer to Diagram on Page 4 Speaker Placement Proper speaker placement is essential for optimum performance of your home theater system. Improper placement of speakers can produce an unnatural sound and greatly diminish the home theater experience. Here are some basic guidelin ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 4

    4 P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow n er's Manu al CENTER MONITOR RIGHT LEFT SUB Null Null L. Surr R. Surr CENTER MONITOR RIGHT LEFT SUB L. Surr R. Surr Typical home theater setup using THX dipole surround speakers. Note that all three front speakers are the same distance to the listening area. Typical home theater setup using conventional surround speakers No ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 5

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Own er's Manual 5 Making Connections to Y our P/SP-1500 Refer to Diagram on Page 6 Input Connections Before making any connections to your P/SP-1500, be sure to turn off the power to your amplifiers. Also, make sure there is no strain or tension on any connections that could make them pull loose. Audio/Video Input Connections You ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 6

    6 P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manu al LD Play L Audio Out Video Out L R Rec/In Video In L R Laser Disc Player Play/Out Video Out L R Video Cassette Recorder Audio Out L R Rec/In L R Play/Out Line Out L R Audio Cassette Deck CD Player TV Monitor Left Speaker Center Speaker Right Speaker Left Surround Right Surround Subwoofer Amplifier 1 Amplifier 2 ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 7

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Own er's Manual 7 5.1 Outboard Adaptor Input Connection The DB-25 connector on the rear panel of your P/SP-1500 will accept the processed analog output of an outboard 5.1 digital adaptor such as the Parasound P/DD-1500 Digital Surround Processor (available Fall, 1996). With this advanced feature, you can play Dolby Digital AC-3 s ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 8

    8 P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manu al Center Channel Speaker Selector Set this rear panel switch to accommodate the type of center channel speaker you will be using. Following are descriptions of the preferred center channel switch settings based upon the center speaker you will be using. Large or THX (Wide Band) Switch to the Large or THX position ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 9

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Own er's Manual 9 P/SP-1500 A V Processor/Pream plifier On-Off Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Audio 3 Audio 2 Video 4 D O L B Y S U R R O U N D PRO - LOGIC Volume Audio 1 L U C A S F IL M Dolby THX Cinema Stereo Direct 5.1 Discrete Pro Logic SU B L C R LS R S dB Audio/Video Inputs Audio Inputs Primar y Modes Volume Control Front Panel D ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 10

    10 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manu al Operating Y our P/SP-1500 Refer to Diagram on Page 9 Using the Remote Control with On Screen and Front Panel Displays The remote control included with your P/SP-1500 gives you complete access to all functions including power, direct input selection, modes, volume, and calibration. The advanced on-screen and fro ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 11

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 11 Volume You can adjust the Volume from the remote control or on the front panel. The on-screen and front panel displays indicate the volume level in decibels relative to THX Reference Level and all active channels will flash for three about seconds each time you change the volume. The volume keys are also used ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 12

    12 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manu al Stereo Direct For critical listening, the Stereo Direct mode engages a precision bypass relay to route the selected input source around all the surround processing circuitry of the P/SP-1500 and directly to its preamp section. As a result, only the front left, right and subwoofer channels are active in the Ster ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 13

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 13 Surround Channel Delay The surround delay circuitry allows you to choose the amount of time it takes sound from the surround channel speakers to follow the sound from the front left, right, and center speakers. This establishes the precedence effect for the front channel speakers and helps you associate the so ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 14

    14 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manua l Calibrating Y our Home Theater System Calibration involves independently adjusting the output level for each of the six channels of your P/SP-1500 to accommodate different types of speakers and their placement variations. System calibration is critical for optimum performance of your home theater. The P/SP-1500 ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 15

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 15 SUB RS LC R d B LS CALIBRATE CH LEVELS L 0 dB Volume Dolby THX Cinema Stereo Direct 5.1 Ch Pro Logic Discrete C 0 dB R 0 dB LS 0 dB SUB 0 dB RS 0 dB Select Dolby Pro Logic on remote or front panel Hold Cal button for 3 seconds CALIBRATE CH LEVELS L 0 dB R 0 dB LS 0 dB SUB 0 dB RS 0 dB Press Cal to advance to n ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 16

    16 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manu al Using the T rim Function f or T emporary Level Adjustment If you want to temporarily adjust the individual levels of any channel for a particular soundtrack or recording, use the Trim button on the remote control. For example, you may want to boost your subwoofer or surround levels for a particular soundtrack w ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 17

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 17 Maintaining Y our P/SP-1500 Your P/SP-1500 requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. To avoid the risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover. Clean the chassis with a soft cloth moistened only with Windex or clear water. Never use solvents or abrasives. Remove the two A ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 18

    18 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manu al Remote Control Won't Work Check batteries Check for front panel operation to verify problem is not with P/SP-1500 DC Trigger Won't Activate Other Components Check voltage at connector with DC voltmeter Make sure other components do not require voltage exceeding +12 Vdc or current exceeding 350 mA If A ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 19

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 19 P/SP-1500 Specifications Dolby Pro Logic/THX Cinema Preamp Direct Audio Section Frequency Response Front 12 Hz-60 kHz 10 Hz-100 kHz Rear 500 Hz-6.5 kHz Center (Small) 200 Hz-60 kHz Center (Large or THX) 12 Hz-60 kHz Subwoofer 10 Hz-80 Hz 10 Hz-80 Hz Harmonic Distortion Front < 0.06 % < 0.01 % Center < ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 20

    20 P/SP - 1 500 Own er's Manu al • Audiophile IEC AC Cord • Rear Panel Infrared Input • Automatic Bypass Direct Output • Adjustable Surround Delay Times • 32,000 µ F Main Power Supply • Precision Resistors and Capacitors • Silver Plated Internal Wiring • Preamp Direct Circuitry • Gold Clad Precision Bypass Relays • Center ...

  • Parasound P/SP-1500 - page 21

    P/SP - 1 50 0 Ow ner's Manua l 21 Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound P/SP-1500 is covered by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. This warranty is provided by the Parasound dealer where the unit was purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only wh ...

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