IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
INTRODUCTION 3 Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your new Parasound® NewClassic Model 2100 stereo preamplifier is the pinnacle of analog audio technology and value engineering for a two channel music system. Additionally, the Model 2100 is an upgrade to any surround sound system for uncompromised stereo reproduction. We’ve endowed the Model 2100 with unique connections and control features which enable it to blend seamlessly into an existing surround sound system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Placement and Ventilation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Line, Phono & MP3 Input Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNPACKING YOUR MODEL 2100 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Unpacking Your Model 2100 Carefully remove your Model 2100 from its shipping carton and locate all the enclosed accessories: • Remote control and two AAA batteries • AC power cord • Stereo 3.5mm cable for MP3 input • Two trigger wires, one with 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs, one with a 2.5mm and a 3.
UNPACKING YOUR MODEL 2100 AND PLACEMENT GUIDLINES Rack Mounting Your Parasound Model 2100 With its four feet removed, the Model 2100’s front panel height occupies two rack spaces (3-1/2” or 88.2 mm; a single standard rack space occupies 1-3/4” vertical space.) For mounting in a standard 19” equipment rack, you must use the Parasound RMK22 rack mount kit (purchased separately). The RMK22 includes four bolts and eight plastic washers with raised “shoulders.
CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 Making Connections Always disconnect the AC cords to your Model 2100 and power amplifier(s) before making or changing any input, output or trigger wire connections. Inserting or removing an input or output cable while the Model 2100 or power amplifiers are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers. Make sure there is no strain or tension on any cables that could cause them to pull loose.
CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Front Panel MP3 Input 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 Model 2100’s MP3 input jack. The MP3 input boosts the input signal by 12dB so that its volume level will be similar to your other source components. For the best results, set your MP3 player’s volume to around 75% of maximum.
CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Selecting the Bypass Input The Bypass Input can be selected by two different methods. Manual: When the Model 2100 is turned on you can select the Bypass Input with the remote control or front panel Input selector knob. Auto: The Bypass Input is automatically selected whenever the Model 2100 is turned off. This makes it easy to use your surround sound equipment even without turning the Model 2100 on.
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.
CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued Record Out Jacks The Record Out jacks connect to your analog audio recorder’s record/input jacks. When you select an Input 1–6 or MP3, the signal from the corresponding source component is available at the Record Out jacks whenever the Model 2100 is turned on. It is a fixed level signal that is unaffected by volume, balance and tone settings or audio mute. Note: When you select the Bypass Input, there is no signal available at the Record Out jacks.
CONNECTING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued External Remote Input Your Model 2100 is compatible with most popular infrared repeater systems for remote control operation from another room or when the Model 2100 is installed in a cabinet where its remote handset signals cannot reach its front panel remote control sensor. The External Remote Input connector is a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) “mini” jack. The center conductor (plug tip) is for + and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for – .
OPERATING YOUR MODEL 2100 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Power Button A soft red glow surrounds the Power button when the Model 2100 is turned off. Push the Power button once to turn on and the red glow will extinguish. When the Model 2100 is turned on, the Input indicator and the selected input will illuminate green. The Mute LED will light up during a 4–5 second delay after turn on. After the circuits stabilize the muting will disengage. Push the Power button again to turn it off.
OPERATING YOUR MODEL 2100 continued REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Model 2100 remote control has a maximum range of approximately 20–25 feet (6–7.5 meters). Use only AAA alkaline batteries in the handset and insert them according to the + and – polarity markings in the battery compartment. On and Off Buttons These have the same function as the Power button on the front panel.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Before turning the Model 2100 on, recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control to avoid any unpleasant “blasts” of sound that could damage your speakers. Why is there no sound from the speakers? • Is the AC power live? You should see a faint red glow around the Power button when the unit is turned off, but plugged into a live AC power source. • Check that input and output cables are secure at both ends.
ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY? Warranty Repair Call your Parasound dealer first. If the dealer can’t help you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound’s Technical Service Department, toll-free at 1-866-770-8324, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm Pacific time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform.
RS-232 PROTOCOL & CODE TABLE Protocol Specs 17 Pin Connections Baud Rate: 9600 bps TxD: Pin 2 Data Bit: 8 bits RxD: Pin 3 Stop Bit: 1 bit Gnd: Pin 5 Parity: None Flow Control: No Basic RS-232 Control: ASCII (not decimal) and hexadecimal examples are shown below. The commas in the Hex example are merely for your ease of reading and are not required in transmission. All strings must have a space between each number or letter (except two digit numbers).
MODEL 2100 RS-232 PROTOCOL continued Feedback Information: Unsolicited feedback is sent anytime that the MODEL 2100 is controlled by IR remote, Front Panel or by RS232. Even if the MODEL 2100 is turned off it should send full feedback.
MODEL 2100 SPECIFICATIONS AND SETUP NOTES Audio Specifications Frequency Response 10 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/–3 dB 19 AC Power Requirement 110-250 V, 50 - 60 Hz Voltage is automatically selected 5 watts standby; 10 watts when turned on THD Distortion < 0.008% at 20 Hz S/N Ratio > 105 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted > 95 dB, input shorted, unweighted Crosstalk > 75 dB at 20 kHz General Information Dimensions Width: 17.25” (437 mm) Depth: 14.5” (369 mm) Height, with feet: 4.