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Other Connections
External Remote Control Input Jack
Your P/LD-2000 is compatible with most popular infrared repeater systems for remote control operation
from another room or when it is installed in a cabinet where its handset signals cannot reach the front
panel remote control sensor. The External Remote Control connector is a standard 1/8" (3.5 mm) “mini”
size jack. The center conductor is for + and the outer conductor is for - . Your Authorized Parasound
Dealer or Custom Installer can recommend a compatible repeater system.
Headphone Jack
The built in premium high current, low noise headphone amplifier drives any headphones with an
impedance of 8 Ω or higher. It is always live, regardless of the operation of the mute switch.
AC Line Cord
The IEC standard AC cord supplied with your P/LD-2000 is an audiophile-grade component. Please
connect it directly to an AC wall outlet that is always “live.” Avoid use of an extension cord or power
strip which can degrade sound quality.
Operating your P/LD-2000
Refer to Drawing #1
Before turning the unit on, recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control to avoid any
unpleasant “blasts” that could damage your speakers.
On-Off Switch
Push once to turn on. Push again to turn off. The Mute LED will light up during a 3-4 second delay
after turn on. After the circuits stabilize the protective muting will disengage.
Mute Switch
This button mutes the signal at the line out jacks, while leaving the headphone jack live. It is a
convenient way to listen privately without the need to switch off your power amplifier. The LED above
the mute button will illuminate when the output has been muted.
Polarity Invert Function
The remote control handset also allows you to select 180
o
polarity inversion for both channels. Correct
absolute polarity insures that loudspeaker cone movement is consistent with the original recording.
While correct polarity may not be noticeable in many multitrack recordings, you will detect an audible
improvement from maintaining correct polarity in well recorded performances. Absolute polarity
switching is only available from the remote handset; the front panel LED will illuminate when the
polarity has been inverted.
Volume Control
Your P/LD-2000 employs a precision Alps potentiometer for volume adjustment. The slight resistance
you feel when manually turning the volume control is from the gearing of its remote control actuator
motor. Adjust your power amplifier gain controls (if so equipped) to accommodate a 11 AM - 1 PM
setting of your P/LD-2000 volume control knob for your most frequent listening level.
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