Parasound P/SP-1500 User's Manual
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1. DO botey SURROUND _ PRO LOGIC PARASOUND P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier LUCASFILM L 16 R H dB O HX LS SUB RS i i Stereo Dolb THX 5 1 Volume j j i Audio 3 y On Off Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Audio 1 Audio 2 udio ee O Direct Pro Logic Cinema Discrete V ALT D Off Mute and On Buttons Input Level Calibration and Trim Controls Delay and Display Buttons Da Input met Tim Doro On Off Switch Drarasounol Cal Display Delay Video 2 Video 3 Audio 1 C C a C Hall 5 1Ch Mono Ambiance THX ProLogic Direct gt ee X DOS Audio Video Inputs RAS AC D Volume Controls Volume YCD Video 1 Video 4 Input Section Audio 3 Mode Section Stereo Audio Inputs Primary Modes LIL CID P SP 1500 Front Panel and Remote Control Volume Control Jenue WS BUM O 00ST dS d 6 10 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual Operating Your 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 advan2. 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 Your P SP 1500 comes equipped with four audio video line inputs three audio only inputs plus a six channel discrete input for an external digital surround adaptor All seven inputs are compatible with any typical analog line level source such as a compact disc player digital to analog converter tuner tape deck or the audio output of a laser disc player or video cassette recorder The four audio video inputs also have switching capability for both NTSC composite video or S video You may use just the audio jacks of any of the audio video inputs if your system needs to accommodate more audio than video source components Video Inputs 1 3 Playback Only Connect the audio and video outputs of any audio video source such as a laser disc player video cassette recorder satellite receivers etc to these inputs This input has accompanying S video or composite video connections but it does not provide an audio video record output If your video cassette recorder has only a mono output you can use either the left or right audio input jack of your P SP 1500 However the internal circuitry will not produce surround effects from mono signals Video Input 4 Record and Playback Use this input for to
3. 85 dB Subwoofer 78 dB 92 dB 85 dB 100 dB Video Section Output 1 V 75 Q Load Sensitivity 1V 1 dB Frequency Response 0 3 MHz 10 MHz 1 dB Overload 14V Dimensions 19 wide x 3 1 2 high x 13 deep 4 1 8 high with feet Weight 16 Ib Power Requirements 110 V 120 V 60 Hz AC 19 W may be rewired for 220 V 240 V 50 Hz 20 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual Special Features Four Audio Video Inputs Seven Processing Modes On Screen Display Lucasfilm THX Certified 5 1 Discrete Upgradeability Built in Asymmetrical Crossover Calibrated Level Memory Relay Switched S Video Capability High Current Audio Section External Infrared Input Independent Regulated Power Supplies Selectable Center Channel Operation Analog Pro Logic Processing Audiophile IEC AC Cord Rear Panel Infrared Input Automatic Bypass Direct Output Adjustable Surround Delay Times 32 000 uF Main Power Supply Precision Resistors and Capacitors Silver Plated Internal Wiring Preamp Direct Circuitry Gold Clad Precision Bypass Relays Center Speaker Selector Phantom Heavy Duty Two Rack Space Chassis Specifications and features subject to change without notice P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 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
4. For ease of operation you can program the P SP 1500 to memorize the input level and mode for a specific input For example you may want your laser disc player connected to Video 1 to automatically be activated in the THX Cinema mode with an input level of 3 dB each time this input is selected You can use either the remote control or front panel to memorize the input level and mode for a given input Simply set the desired input level and select the mode you want to store then hold down the source select input button where you want it stored until the word MEMORIZE flashes within the on screen display When MEMORIZE stops flashing after three seconds the P SP 1500 has stored the input level and mode for the input displayed on the screen Whenever you return to a programmed input the P SP 1500 recalls its memorized input level and mode SOURCE VIDEO 1 MODE THX CINEMA INPUT LEVEL 3dB MEMORIZED IX ones Set input level Select mode Hold down input P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 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 sound with the image on the screen rather
5. 3 sources and keep up to date with the latest advancements in digital surround and home theater technology Audio Output Connections Front Left and Right Channel Outputs Connect the left and right Front Direct outputs of your P SP 1500 to the inputs of the two channel amplifier or multi channel amplifier that will power your front left and right L R speakers Center Channel Output Connect the Center output of your P SP 1500 to the input of the amplifier or the channel of a multi channel amplifier that will power your center C speaker Left and Right Surround Channel Outputs Connect the left and right Rear outputs of your P SP 1500 to the inputs of the two channel amplifier or multi channel amplifier that will power your left and right surround LS RS speakers Subwoofer Output Connect the Subwoofer output of your P SP 1500 to the input of the power amplifier or channel of a multi channel amplifier that will power your subwoofer or to the line input of a powered subwoofer Sub Audio Only Record Play Connections Use these outputs in conjunction with any of the audio inputs and an audio tape deck Connect the left and right Play Output of your tape deck to the left and right input connectors of Audio 1 Audio 2 or Audio 3 Next connect the left and right Rec Output of your P SP 1500 to the left and right Audio Record Input connectors of your tape deck Recording From Your P SP 1500 You can use your P SP 1500 for both audio
6. flicker only with the highest peak levels If the Over indicators flash frequently reduce the Input level accordingly oe SOURCE VIDEO eS 5 MODE THX CINEMA 2 ER A a INPUT LEVEL 2 dB LS SUB RS Over Stereo Dolby THX 5 1 Ch Valine O Direct Pro Logic Cinema Discrete V A Input Selectors You can select any of the seven inputs from the remote control or on the front panel When you select an input a green LED on the front panel will illuminate corresponding to the selected input The on screen display will show the selected input mode and input level Processing Modes There are seven processing modes available with your P SP 1500 All seven modes are accessible from the remote control while the four most used processing modes are also accessible on the front panel Dolby Pro Logic You can select the Dolby Pro Logic mode from the remote control or on the front panel This mode accurately decodes Dolby Surround encoded material to provide multi channel playback including dedicated center and surround channels Most video releases of major movies and many television programs compact discs and video games are Dolby Surround encoded You may use the Dolby Pro Logic mode on a wide variety of non encoded material with good results Most stereo recordings will produce surround effects to varying degrees and center channel signals such as vocals
7. repeater systems to allow for remote control operation when infrared signals cannot directly reach the front panel receiver The external remote input connector is a standard 1 8 inch 3 5 mm mini jack Wire the tip for this plug positive and the sleeve negative Your Authorized Parasound Dealer or Custom Installer can recommend a compatible repeater system for your P SP 1500 DC Trigger This connector provides a 12 Volt DC 350 milliampere capacity trigger whenever you turn on the P SP 1500 Use this connector to activate equipment such as relays rear screen projectors motors for film screens power amplifiers or other components that can be triggered with DC voltage You can also use this DC Trigger connection to activate the two 15 Ampere relays in the optional Parasound SCAMP Signal Controlled Amplifier Power automatic switching component Contact your Parasound Dealer or Custom Installer for more information about the SCAMP AC Line Cord Receptacle The rear panel mounted IEC standard AC receptacle accepts an audiophile grade AC cord supplied with your P SP 1500 Plug the female end of the AC cord firmly into the AC receptacle and make sure that it is properly seated Connect the male end directly to an AC wall outlet that is always live so that the P SP 1500 retains all its memorized settings Avoid use of an extension cord or power strip since these often degrade sound quality Infrared Sensor Front Panel Display
8. s primary functions selected input processing mode input level and master volume level This display will remain on until you press Display again or unless the unit is turned off If there is no video source playing when you press display the P SP 1500 shows the current status on a blue background If a video source is playing the status appears over the video signal aO ac SOURCE TS MODE VIDEO 1 THX CINEMA ae INPUT LEVEL 3 dB VOLUME 28 dB al ito Stereo P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 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 in conjunction with the Cal and Trim functions see page 14 and 16 Input Level Controls and Input Overload Indicator These remote control adjustments limit the amount of signal sent to the surround processor from your source components to maximize headroom You can attenuate the Input level from its maximum of 0 dB to a minimum of 12 dB Any time the input circuitry is being overdriven the P SP 1500 displays Over on the front panel display and lt in the upper right hand corner of the on screen display any time there is an overload Set the Input level so the overload indicators
9. 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 for center channel speakers that have extended low bass capability and can play as loud as your front left and right speakers without bass distortion Use this setting for THX Home Cinema center speakers In this position the P SP 1500 routes the entire audio bandwidth 20 Hz 20 kHz to the center channel output Small Normal Switch to the Small position for smaller sized center channel speakers In this position the P SP 1500 protects your center channel speaker from bass overload and distortion by diverting bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the left and right channels In this position front channel imaging remains tonally balanced even with the limited bass capability of a smaller center channel loudspeaker None Phantom Switch to the None position if you do not have a center channel speaker In this position the front right and left speakers share reproduction of the mono center channel signal to create a phantom image in the center However without a good quality center channel speaker you will be missing one of the key benefits of Dolby Pro Logic and THX Cinema processing External Remote Control Input The external infrared input works with many popular infrared
10. the unit in its original packaging plus an additional outer box for protection during transit The Return Authorization number must be clearly marked on the outer carton only You should ship the unit by UPS with adequate insurance You must also include a copy of your purchase receipt to validate your ownership Units that arrive without your specific Return Authorization number without a suitable shipping carton or evidence of improper internal packing must be refused We do not accept collect shipments After repair under warranty the unit will be returned to you via prepaid UPS In the case of an out of warranty repair contact us and we will advise you of the repair charges before you ship the unit to us The same packing and Return Authorization requirements apply Notes P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 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 lt 0 06 lt 0 01 Center lt 0 06 Rear lt 0 6 Subwoofer lt 0 15 lt 0 15 Input Sensitivity All Channel Inputs 200 mV 200 mV Input Impedance All Inputs 47 KQ 47 KQ IM Distortion 1 KHZ 1V Output All Channels lt 0 06 lt 0 01 Signal Noise Ratio Flat A Weighted Front 78 dB 92 dB 85 dB 100 dB Center 78 dB 92 dB Rear 78 dB
11. video and audio only recording with the Video 4 and Audio Rec Output connections To record through either of these recording output connectors simply select the source you want to record on the front panel or remote control and the P SP 1500 simultaneously routes the audio and video to the connectors of Video 4 Rec and to the audio connectors of Audio Rec Output Subwoofer Control Switch The three position Subwoofer Control switch allows you to configure the subwoofer output jack to suit your speaker system If your front speakers are designed to run full range and you are not using a subwoofer set the Subwoofer Control switch to the L C R Full Range Sub off position If your front speakers are designed to run full range and you are using a subwoofer with a built in low pass filter set the switch to the L C R Full Range Sub full range position If you are using a THX approved speaker system that includes a subwoofer set the switch to the L C R Sub THX Filters position This activates the built in THX designed asymmetrical low pass and high pass crossover for the subwoofer and front left center and right speakers The low pass filter for the subwoofer has a high frequency roll off of 24 dB per octave starting at 80 Hz The high pass filter has a low frequency roll off of 12 dB per octave starting at 80 Hz for the front left center and right speakers 8 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual Center Channel Speaker Selector Set this rear panel
12. will emanate more naturally from the center channel All output channels are operative in this mode THX Cinema When you select the THX Cinema mode on the front panel or remote control the P SP 1500 engages proprietary Lucasfilm circuitry along with Dolby Pro Logic processing These THX processing circuits include re equalization timbre matching and de correlation THX Cinema processing greatly enhances the film experience by equalizing excess treble mixed into many soundtracks and optimizing the performance of surround speakers If you are using THX Home Cinema speakers you will probably want to engage the THX Cinema mode for the playback of most film soundtracks You can choose the THX Cinema mode from either the remote control or on the front panel 12 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual 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 Stereo Direct mode You can select this mode from the remote control or on the front panel Hall The Hall mode simulates the reverberant sonic characteristics of a concert hall This mode enhances both classical and rock music recordings You can select the Hall mode only from the remote control All channels are operative in this mode Ambiance The A
13. 0 W PARASOUND P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier DU pozey surrounp PRO LOGIC 2 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual Table of Contents Introduction SEE TN in ine tata iste ee yeh es a and nn ne ns nn 2 Unpacking and Place nts ns nn is nie ns ben se net nn ir Net tonnes 2 Setting UD Your Home TEA sn ae st ne ae nc ne mat at tn aa 3 Home Theater S tuD DASTAMS etant hate Red lets ne de ne Se 4 Making Connections to Your P SP 1500 san ie nn ne ne no diesel trade tu 5 P SP 1500 Rear Panel Connect Onis sien uns nn nn nn M isisa 6 P SP 1500 Front Panel and Remote Control sets instal Randos de 9 Operating your PSP SORT nent tira ne e M AT Le et ee 10 Calibratne your Home Theatern eriseeria tn a ton Me nn seanedeen 14 Using the Trim Function for Temporary Level Adjustment 16 Maintaining Your P S Po 1 500 5 c eee nn re ee ent nt 17 TPOUDISSHO GUNG aae EEE E E E EEEE 17 Specifications ess e a e a a a a a aS aad a RE ces 19 Special Feature S sentiers ts tante et EE ESERE NOESTE tte ASETE I EOT tea 20 Rewirine for 220 Volt Operation esnean mnha nna e a n a a E a aa 20 Eimited Warranty Sri Sean er nnen ERA e a TE e a a aed ute Ceased a 21 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio video component and thank you for your selection of Parasound We designed your P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier to be the heart of the finest home theater systems and to p
14. a separate S video and composite inputs connect the P SP 1500 S video output to one of the monitor s inputs such as External 1 and the composite output to another input such as External 2 This way you can view both composite or S video sources by selecting External 1 or External 2 on your video monitor or projector cD Player Audio Cassette Deck Video Cassette Recorder Line Out Rec In Play Out TV Monitor Laser Disc Player Audio Out LD Play g Out 7 VE iscrete 5 1 Adapter Monitor Video 4 Rec Video 4 Play ideos Play Video 2 Play ideo 1 Play Monitor Videg 4 Rec Wideo 4 Play Video 3 Play Video 2 Play Video 1 Play Bale D 6 Video Video PARASOUND 29190 9r0 9 010 e Dore ers me ow PARASOUND P SP 1500 ONERE A AV Processor Preamplifier PRET Parasound Products Inc i Audio 3 Audio 2 Audiot Video4Rec Video4Play Video3 Play Video2Play Video 1 Play VIFeO San Francisco CA U S A Rec Output Front Direct Rear Center C External DC Trigger Ci gg Sea E i Remote R LCR full range Input EA 12V GND None Sub off TAX R 0 0 0 Small LCR full range THX PH Sub full range D D or THX LCR high pass O patsy surouns Subwoofer THX Filte
15. ay from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators You may wish to reserve about two to three inches of space for the addition of the companion Parasound P DD 1500 Dolby Digital AC 3 Decoder Your P SP 1500 will occupy two rack spaces 3 1 2 inch in a standard equipment rack The optional P DD 1500 occupies a single rack space 1 3 4 inch P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 3 Setting Up Your 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 guidelines for speaker placement based upon idealized conditions However it may be necessary to make compromises for furniture windows doorways and other aesthetic reasons Front Speakers Try to locate your front left and right speakers an equal distance from your television monitor or projection screen Ideally your viewing listening position should be at the point of an equilateral triangle with the left and right speakers at the other points Center Speaker The center speaker s main function is to reproduce dialog and to join the sonic image from the speakers with the visual image on the screen It is best to place your center speaker directly above or below the television monitor for a more realistic effect The distance from your listening position to t
16. ced on screen and front panel displays keep you informed of all of the various functions of the P SP 1500 On and Off Switches There are separate On and Off remote control commands for the P SP 1500 and a combined On Off button on the front panel Press the On button to turn the unit on and press the Off button to turn it off When the P SP 1500 is first turned on the on screen display shows the previously selected input mode input level and master volume level At the same time the front panel indicates the selected input one of three key processing modes active channels and master volume level The on screen status remains on the screen for about four seconds Whenever you turn on the P SP 1500 it displays the source mode and volume that were present when the unit was last turned off Audio 1 Video 1 Video 4 L C R LS SUB RS 28 dB SOURCE MODE VIDEO 1 THX CINEMA INPUT LEVEL 3 dB VOLUME 28 dB Stereo Dolby THX 5 1 Ch Volume Direct Pro Logic Cinema Discrete Vv A Mute Press the mute button to completely interrupt the audio signal from reaching the output of the P SP 1500 When the mute function is engaged Mute is displayed on the front panel and on screen The mute button will not affect the Video 4 and Audio Rec output jacks Display Pressing the Display button will show you the status of the P SP 1500
17. dB dB CALIBRATE CH LEVELS L C R __dB dB dB SUB RS __dB dB SUB RS ___dB ___dB Date Date P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 15 PARASOUND CALIBRATE OH LEVELS Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 L Cc R O dB Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 CD LS SUB RS CY CD Hall S1Ch Mono Hal S1Ch Mono rs TIRE T 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Ambiance THX ProLogie Direct Stereo Dolby THX 5 1 Ch Volume Ambiance THX ProLogic Direct D Le a 14 O Direct Pro Logic Cinema Discrete V A Select Dolby Pro Logic on remote or front panel Hold Cal button CALIBRATE CH LEVELS Flashes for 3 seconds CALIBRATE CH LEVELS c R eines 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Cy EN ED 1 D C R E dB Audio 1 Audio 2 Audio 3 LS SUB RS LS suB RS 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Set Stereo Dolby THX 5 1Ch Volume es Te Prolog om Direct Pro Logic Cinema Discrete V A ll cia Tax Le Screen turns red and L Flashes on screen and front panel Set channel levels with Volume buttons CALIBRATE CH LEVELS CALIBRATE CH LEVELS Te Lee enr L e E 0dB OdB OdB OdB OdB OdB Ls SUB RS SEE RS ee OdB OdB OdB OdB OdB OdB a Pe M MORIZED Press Cal to advance to next channel Aft
18. er adjusting last channel SUB screen shows MEMORIZED and returns to normal 16 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual Using the Trim Function for Temporary 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 without having to change the levels back when you play your next selection The Trim function works in much the same way as the calibration function Since the Trim function is designed to let you make adjustments on the fly the on screen display is superimposed on the picture you are viewing instead of turning the screen blue or red Begin adjusting levels by holding down the Trim button on the remote control while watching either the front panel and or on screen display Upon entering this mode the on screen display flashes TRIM LEVELS It also displays the individual channels and their decibel levels At the same time the master level changes to 0 dB to represent THX reference level and the letter L will flash on screen and on the front panel As you continue to press the Trim button the displays will advance in the order of L C R LS RS AND SUB Advance through the individual channels by sequentially pressing the Trim button Adjust the channel level with the volume buttons on the remote control to suit your tastes As you
19. fter adjusting last channel SUB screen returns to normal P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 17 Maintaining Your 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 AA batteries from the remote control if you do not plan to use it for an extended period Remove the battery cover annually to inspect and remove leaking batteries P SP 1500 Troubleshooting Guide No Power Make sure the AC cord is properly seated in the IEC AC receptacle on rear panel No Output to One or All Channels Make sure that P SP 1500 indicators are on Check interconnects to power amplifier s Check power amplifier s Check channel levels with Trim or Cal buttons on remote control Hum in Speakers Check for a grounding problem with the cable TV system call your cable operator Consider installing a cable isolation device such as the Video Link 634 or the Mondial Magic No Output to Surround Channels Make sure that source playing is in stereo processor cannot derive surround channels from mono signals No Center Channel Output Make sure the Center Speaker switch on the rear panel is not set to the None position No Sub Channel Output Make sure the Sub Control switch on the rear panel is not in the Off position Lights on F
20. he center channel speaker should be the same distance as from your listening position to the left and right speakers This necessitates placing the center speaker somewhat behind the left and right speakers This placement assures the sound from all three front speakers will arrive at your listening position at precisely the same time If you are using a direct view television with a picture tube we strongly recommend a shielded center channel speaker if you intend to locate it near the monitor The magnetic field of an unshielded speaker will cause an extreme discoloration of most direct view TV screens If you are placing your front speakers behind a high quality perforated projection screen locate your center speaker at the same height as your left and right speakers Conventional Surround Speakers Surround speaker placement is a little more flexible than the front speakers In the Dolby Pro Logic and even Dolby Digital AC 3 mode surround speakers are intended to create a more diffuse ambient effect rather than a precise sonic image To avoid drawing your attention away from the action on the screen you should not be able to localize the sound coming from your surround speakers Therefore you should try to avoid pointing the surround speakers directly toward your listening position and place them behind you and at least three feet above your ear level when you are seated You may even want to try aiming them at the wall or ceiling for a greater ra
21. legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary state by State LUCASFILM THX 10 poesy surroun PRO LOGIC Manufactured under license from Lucasarts Entertainment Company U S and foreign patents pending Lucasfilm Audio and Home THX are trademarks of Lucasarts Entertainment Company Lucasfilm is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd This unit is manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation D PARASOUND affordable audio for the critical listener Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 415 397 7100 FAX 415 397 0144 1996 Parasound Products Inc Rev B
22. mbiance mode adds a sense of spaciousness from the surround channels without any processing of the front left and right channels You can select the Ambiance mode only from the remote control All channels except center are operative in this mode The ambiance mode is designed primarily as a subtle enhancement to music rather than films Mono When you select the Mono mode the P SP 1500 routes the summed left and right signals to the center and subwoofer channels only This mode works well for classic films and older mono music recordings If you have the rear panel center speaker selected to the None position the mono signal will appear in the front left and right speakers to form a phantom image 5 1 Discrete When you select the 5 1 Discrete mode the P SP 1500 s output circuitry looks to the DB 25 connector on its rear panel for analog signals decoded from a digital 5 1 outboard processor There is an expanding library of films available that are encoded in either Dolby Digital AC 3 or DTS Digital Theater Sound We designed the Parasound P DD 1500 Dolby Digital AC 3 processor available Fall 1996 specifically to connect to this input Be aware that if you have not connected a compatible outboard processor to the DB 25 input there will be no output from the P SP 1500 when you select the 5 1 Discrete mode You can select the 5 1 mode from the remote control or on the front panel Storing Input Levels and Modes to Specific Inputs
23. press the volume up or down button the decibel levels in the on screen and the front panel displays will change in 1 dB increments for the channel that is flashing Once you have finished the Trim sequence after adjusting the subwoofer if desired press Trim again You will automatically exit from the Trim mode and the screen will return to normal Since the trim function is temporary if you change inputs modes or turn the P SP 1500 off the individual channel levels will automatically return to the settings memorized during calibration or w o or m o PIE PIE Drrrsouno a Drrersouno hie cal cal Ca O ac F Oa D 1D t m Volume t m Volum ove vO aya ED Display Delay S Display Delay as Dy TRIM LEVEL pay Oy Video 1 i Video 1 A C R gt Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 EES Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 5 lt gt 62 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB Cy 3 gt Audot Audo2 Audios Au Ado Audios LS SUB RS _ Hal 51Ch Mono Hal 51Ch Mono c 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB OS Ambi THX Pro Logi Ambi THX ProLogic Direc C C THX Ope THX DX eave Hold Trim button until TRIM LEVELS and L flashes Adjust level with Volume buttons Dprarasouno Cal ose ac es TRIM LEVELS TRIM LEVELS DERE L nes R L C R c 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB 0 dB ee ae LS SUB RS LS SUB RS ie 0OdB OdB OdB 0dB OdB OdB TEX C J Press Trim to advance to next channel A
24. purchased Warranty repair will be performed only when a copy of your purchase receipt is presented to validate your ownership date of purchase and authorized status of the selling dealer Defective parts will be repaired or replaced without charge by your authorized dealer s store or the location designated by your dealer that is authorized to service Parasound equipment Additional information is available by calling or writing to the Service Manager Parasound Products Inc at the address below Charges for unauthorized service and transportation costs are not reimbursable under this warranty This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged by alteration misuse accident or neglect Alteration includes any removal or defacement of its serial number This warranty becomes void if unit has been connected or operated contrary to printed instructions The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product Any and all warranties of merchantability and fitness implied by law are limited to the duration of this expressed warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific
25. r 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 s front panel and on screen display make system calibration very easy to perform Since the only way to adjust individual channel levels properly is from your listening viewing position the calibration controls are only accessible from the remote control The most objective way to calibrate your system is with a sound pressure level SPL meter such as the Realistic Sound Level Meter catalog 33 2050 available from Radio Shack stores in the USA for around 30 00 If you use an SPL meter for calibration hold it upright directly in front of your head while you are seated in your listening area as you make adjustments If an SPL meter is unavailable you can still adjust levels by ear with excellent results You can only perform system calibration from the remote control after selecting the Dolby Pro Logic mode Begin calibration by holding down the Cal button on the remote control while watching either the front panel and or on screen display Upon entering the Cal mode the entire on screen display flashes CALIBRATE CH LEVELS and will also show individual channels and their decibel levels The master level will also automatically change to 0 dB to represent the THX reference level After four seconds the blue background of the on screen display will change to red and you
26. ront Panel are Working but No Response Via Remote or Front Panel The microprocessor brain within P SP 1500 may have locked up due to an AC voltage spike Remove power cord from outlet for 30 seconds and plug back in Audio Present but No Video Output Make sure that composite or S video output connections are consistent with inputs See Page 6 Check video source Try another video source No On screen Display Check monitor or projector connections Loses Memorized Settings Check to make sure that AC outlet is always live and not switched off 18 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual 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 All Else Fails If you cannot get your P SP 1500 to operate properly after referring the troubleshooting guide call your Parasound dealer or Parasound Technical Service We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform If we determine that your P SP 1500 should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing call for the location of a warranty center near you If you choose to send it to Parasound contact us to obtain a Return Authorization RA number You will be asked to re pack
27. rovide you with years of listening enjoyment Easy to use on screen display and an intuitive remote control makes your P SP 1500 one of the most user friendly processor control centers available Six different processing modes including Dolby Pro Logic and THX Home Cinema provide you with a wide variety of listening experiences To keep pace with the latest processing technology your P SP 1500 also has a DB 25 connector on its rear panel to accommodate an outboard 5 1 digital processor Please take the time now to read these instructions thoroughly to fully appreciate the numerous capabilities of your P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier Unpacking Carefully unpack your P SP 1500 AV Processor Preamplifier and remove all the enclosed accessories including the remote control and detachable AC cord Be sure to inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage If you see any contact your Parasound Dealer immediately Be sure to save both cartons and the packing inserts for future transport and always pack the inner carton into a protective outer carton before shipment Before you proceed find the serial number located on the rear panel of your unit Record it here for future reference Placement of Your P SP 1500 Install your P SP 1500 near all of your source equipment to allow for reasonably short interconnects Keep your P SP 1500 out of direct sunlight because it could interfere with the remote control sensor You should also keep the unit aw
28. rs PRO toate Audio Inputs Audid Qutputs Power Consumption 20 W Alternate Connection Notes 9 D 60009 609000 Amplifier 1 Amplifier 2 Amplifier 3 Left Speaker 1 If you are using amplifiers with different power ratings use the highest rated power amplifier for the center and subwoofer channels Use the next most powerful amplifier for the left and right channels Your smallest amplifier should be used for the surround channels 2 Connections from the video components to the P SP 1500 show both S video and composite video jacks If the video component you are connecting to the P SP 1000 has both use only one type at a time 3 For clarity drawing does not show all possible connections 4 Safety and patent information are on the bottom panel Center Speaker Right Speaker Left Surround Right Surround Subwoofer Input and Output Connections to the Parasound P SP 1500 Powered Subwoofer 9 enue WS BUM O 00ST dS d P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 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
29. than from behind you The precedence effect is how our hearing tends to identify or localize sounds that we hear first when being subjected to a number of similar sounds coming from all around us You can set the Delay time in 5 millisecond intervals from 15 to 30 milliseconds Although the recommended delay time for Dolby Pro Logic is 20 milliseconds you can use the remote control to adjust the delay time to best suit your listening room The front panel and on screen display both indicate the amount of surround delay time Use the chart below to best select the surround delay time for your system SOURCE VIDEO 1 MODE THX CINEMA VOLUME 28 dB ie He en Siak V NE i I seme eee ee 25ms 20ms 40 15ms 35 15ms g 30 __ 15 ms 2 2 ee S 25 Ko 15 ms amp a J 2 L SS __ 10ms o 20 7 amp y O z g oO 2A 15 e 5 5 ms lt S g AS Differential 10 cy Arrival Time 5 oy A E E Preterread Q 5 S Acceptable D O 0 Not Recommended 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Distance from listening area to front speakers feet Useable speaker placement range with XX ms delay time 14 P SP 1500 O wner s M anual Calibrating Your Home Theater System Calibration involves independently adjusting the output level for each of the six channels of you
30. the video cassette recorder you also intend to use for recording The Video 4 input has accompanying composite and S video switching and full audio video recording output capability Its record input accepts signals from any of the other six line inputs Connect the left and right audio output connectors from the video cassette recorder you will use for recording to the Video 4 Play connectors of the P SP 1500 Next connect the left and right audio input connectors of the video cassette recorder you will use for recording to the Video 4 Rec connectors of the P SP 1500 Audio 1 3 Audio Only Connect a line level source to these audio only inputs such as a compact disc player digital to analog converter tuner or tape deck S Video and Composite Video Connections Your P SP 1500 has both composite RCA and S video circuits with separate video amplifiers for each of the four audio video inputs If you connect a video signal to one of the RCA composite input connectors the signal will only be available through the RCA composite Monitor and Video 4 Record output connectors Likewise if you connect a video signal to the S video input the video signal will only be available through the S video Monitor and Video 4 Record output connections Connecting the Television Monitor or Video Projector Connect the RCA composite or S video Monitor output connector of your P SP 1500 to the input connector of your monitor or projector If you have a monitor with
31. tio of reflected to direct sound to help reduce localization Experimentation with surround speaker placement is often required to yield optimum results THX Dipole Surround Speakers THX certified dipole surround speakers are designed for superior surround channel performance If you are using THX Home Cinema front and rear firing dipole surround speakers locate them at least two feet above and to the sides of your listening area This places you in the null of the dipole speakers to minimize localization of the surround speakers Subwoofer The best way to position your subwoofer is to first hook it up and place it close to your listening position Next stand in various spots within your room and find the location that will give you the strongest and most balanced bass without excessive boominess Once you have found the optimum location simply relocate the subwoofer to that spot 4 P SP 1500 Owner s M anual L Surr YALNAO HOLINON Typical home theater setup using THX dipole surround speakers Note that all three front speakers are the same distance to the listening area YALNAO HOLINON Typical home theater setup using conventional surround speakers Note that all three front speakers are the same distance to the listening area P SP 1500 O wner s M anual 5 Making Connections to Your P SP 1500 Refer to Diagram on Page 6
32. will hear the pink noise test tone in the left channel to signal the beginning of the calibration cycle The letter L will also flash on screen and on the front panel As you continue to press the Cal button the test signal and displays will advance in the order of L C R LS RS AND SUB Advance through the individual channels by sequentially pressing the Cal button Adjust each channel level with the volume buttons on the remote control until each speaker plays at the same apparent loudness This is where the SPL meter comes in very handy As you press the volume up or down button the decibel levels in the on screen and the front panel displays will change in 1 dB increments for the channel that is flashing You complete the calibration sequence after adjusting the subwoofer by pressing Cal once again You will automatically exit from the calibration mode and the screen will return to normal When you press the Cal button any time after calibration the P SP 1500 displays your six original calibrated levels along with acknowledgment of calibration with the word MEMORIZED This calibration recall feature allows you to return to your calibrated levels if you suspect that individual channels have been changed Once you have completed the calibration procedure record your individual calibrated channel levels here for future reference in case your P SP 1500 loses AC power for over 24 hours a N CALIBRATE CH LEVELS L C R __dB
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