Parasound HCA-3500 User Manual

-1-O W N E R ' S M A N U A LHCA-3500 Ultra High Current Power AmplifierHCA-3500 Ultra High Current Power AmplifierLeftPowerPowerRightDesigned in

-10-Parasound HCA-3500 SpecificationsContinuous Power Output350 watts RMS per channel from 20 Hz-20 kHz into 8 Ω, both channels driven500 watts RMS pe

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-2-Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions ... 3Figure

-3-IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe prese

-4-Figure #1 HCA-3500 Front and Rear Panel DrawingsHCA-3500 Ultra High Current Power AmplifierHighLeftPowerPowerTempOverloadRightLeft Power SwitchOp

-5-IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection ofParasound. Your Parasound HCA-350

-6-Ventilation RequirementsTo insure safe and reliable operation, it is very important that the amplifier has plenty of ventilation toprevent overheat

-7-Input Selector SwitchOnce you have decided which input connectors you will use, set the input selector switches to theirUnbalanced or Balanced XLR

-8-Operating the HCA-3500Refer to Figure #1Power SwitchesThere are separate power switches for the left and right channels. Press the upper side to tu

-9-In Case of TroubleIf you suspect a problem with your amplifier, first turn the amp off and check all your connections. Thetrouble may be caused by