Parasound P/PH-100 User Manual

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P/PH-100 Phono Preamplifier
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. We designed your Parasound P/PH-100 to boost the output of a moving magnet or moving coil
magnetic phonograph cartridge in order to drive line level inputs. Please take time to review this manual to
take complete advantage of your new P/PH-100’s capabilities.
Product Overview
With the market dominance of compact discs, most manufacturers now design their preamplifiers and
receivers without the extra preamplifier gain stage and RIAA equalization phono cartridges require. People
who still enjoy listening to their record collections have had to settle for using the often outdated phono
preamp stage in their bulky older equipment. The P/HP-100 is compact and up-to-date, using modern state
of the art parts and circuitry to provide precise equalization and gain for use with any “line drive”
preamplifier, receiver or surround processor.
Unpacking the P/PH-100
You should find the following items within the packing carton:
〈 The P/PH-100
〈 An 18AWG audiophile-grade AC cord
〈 This manual
Save your carton and packing inserts for safe transport in case you move or the unit ever requires repair.
Before shipping the unit, be sure to pack it into an additional outer carton for protection. We recommend
using only the included audiophile-grade AC cord.
Placement of your P/PH-100
Your P/PH-100 may be located with your other audio/video components, or even out of sight since it has no
controls. However, take care to locate your P/PH-100 away from AC power cords which might induce hum
and noise. Similarly, it is best to keep it removed from power amplfiers whose transformers might radiate a
powerful hum field. The P/PH-100 generates virtually no heat and does not require ventilation.
P/PH-100 Phono Preamplifier

Parasound P/PH-100 Specifications

General

Brand	Parasound
Model	P/PH-100
Category	Amplifier
Language	English

Summary

Product Overview

Unpacking and Placement

Unpacking the P/PH-100

Lists the items included in the P/PH-100 packaging carton and advises on storing packaging for future use.

Placement of your P/PH-100

Provides guidance on where to place the P/PH-100 to avoid interference from AC power cords and power amplifiers.

Making Connections

Input Connections

Details how to connect the turntable's left and right channel plugs and ground wire to the P/PH-100.

Output Connections

Explains connecting the P/PH-100's output jacks to a preamplifier or receiver's line level inputs.

AC Connections

Instructs on connecting the supplied AC cord and notes the unit is intended to be left on at all times.

Setting Gain and Rewiring

Setting Gain Levels

Explains how to adjust internal jumpers for moving magnet or moving coil cartridges to optimize gain.

Rewiring for 220-240 Vac Operation

Advises that voltage conversion should be done by a qualified technician and outlines wiring differences.

Specifications and Warranty

P/PH-100 Specifications

Lists technical specifications including input sensitivity, impedance, RIAA accuracy, and power requirements.

Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only)

Details the two-year limited warranty, exclusions, and the procedure for returning the unit for service.