Owner's Manual

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200 Integrated Owner’s Manual
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Audio Output Connections
L & R Speaker Outputs
The speaker binding posts accept a wide variety of speaker
wire and connectors, including spade connectors, banana
connectors, and bare wire as large as 10 gauge. The speaker
outputs are affected by the setting of the high-pass crossover.
L & R Main (Preamp) Outputs
These preamp outputs may be used to connect an external
power amplifier. They are variable because their output level
is determined by the volume control setting. The Main preamp
outputs are affected by the setting of the high-pass crossover.
Sub <80Hz Output (Subwoofer #1)
This is a subwoofer output with an 80Hz low-pass crossover. If you use this output you should turn off your
subwoofer’s built in crossover in order to avoid inadequate output level caused by “double filtering.” If your
subwoofer’s crossover cannot be switched off, then you should use the 200 Integrated’s Full Range Sub
output (Subwoofer #2).
Sub Full Range Output (Subwoofer #2)
This is a summed L+R full range signal. The most common use of this jack is for a subwoofer. Since this
output is full range, you will need to use the low-pass crossover built into your subwoofer. This mono output
can also be useful for bathrooms, hallways or outdoors where a single full-range mono speaker is often
preferable to stereo speakers.
L & R Rec / Fixed Outputs
These outputs are not affected by the setting of the volume control. The bass, treble, balance and crossover
controls also do not affect this output. These could be used in rooms with passive (in-wall) volume controls
or for making recordings.
Headphone Jack
The headphone jack on the front panel accepts a 18" (3.5 mm) stereo plug. The Speaker, Main (preamp)
and Subwoofer outputs are automatically muted when you plug in headphones. The Rec/Fixed outputs are
not muted when headphones are plugged in.
12 Volt, IR and RS-232 Connections
12 Volt Output Jack
The 12V Out is used to turn an external power amp or other accessories on and off automatically. If your
external power amplifier is equipped with a 12 volt trigger input, connect a 1/8” (3.5mm) mono trigger cable
between the 200 Integrated’s 12V Out jack and the power amplifier’s 12 volt trigger input. When the 200
Integrated is powered on, 12 volts will be present at the 12V output jack and your amp will turn on
automatically. When the 200 Integrated is powered off your amp will automatically turn off.
IR Input Jack
Your 200 Integrated is compatible with most infrared repeater systems for operation from another room or
when the 200 Integrated is installed in a cabinet where its remote handset commands cannot reach its front
panel IR receiver. The IR Input connector is a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) mono “mini” jack. The center
conductor (plug tip) is for the signal and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for ground. Your Authorized
Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system.