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D/AC-800 Digital/Analog Converter Congratulations on the purchase of your new Parasound D/ AC-800 Digital-to-Analog Converter. It has been designed to extract greater musical detail from any digital source. If you are using it to upgrade your CD player, you will find the D/ AC-800 makes a world of improvement. You will enjoy more of the warmth and [...]
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When you make connections, be careful to avoid tension on either wires or fiber optic cables which might cause damage to the connectors or cause them to pull loose later on. Do not attempt to bend either coaxial or optical digital cables at a sharp angle, as this may permanently damage them. It is safest to turn ofT the power of your preamp and pow[...]
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Operating your D/AC-800 Power On/Off Push the upper section of the button to turn on; lower section for off. Sampling Frequency LEDs Your DI AC-800 will recognize the digital signal of whatever type of digital source you connect and will switch to the correct sampling rate automatically. The 44. 1kHz sampling rate is standard for compact discs, whi[...]
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Like most other great audio components, your D/ AC-800 needs to operate for at least 72 hours before it will start sounding its best. This allows the materials of various internal parts to "form" so they can better process the complexities of musical waveforms. While your unit will sound spectacular right out of its carton, you11 find it [...]
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Frequency Response: Signal to Noise Ratio: Dynamic Range: Channel Separation: Total Harmonic Distortion: Amplitude Linearity: Phase Linearity: Maximum Jitter (HF): D-A Converter: O"ersampling Rate: Digital Input: Filters: Absolute Polarity: Digital Inputs: Outputs: Pclwer Power Supplies: Requirement: Dimensions: Net Weight: D/AC-800 Specificat[...]
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Rewiring for 220-240V 50Hz Operation Your D/ AC-800 can be rewired for operation abroad. Please refer this conversion to a skilled electronics technician to avoid personal injury or possible hanD to the unit. There are high voltages prc:sent inside the chassis even after the power is turned ofT. The main power supply printed circuit board has two s[...]
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Parasound Limited Warranty (USA only) Your Parasound D/ AC-800 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 purchased. Warranty repair will be performed only when your purchase receipt is presented t[...]
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Parasound Produ~, Inc. 950 Battny Strut, San Francisco, C4 94111 800-822-8802/415-397-7100/ FAX 415-397-0144 PARAS affordable audio for OUND tht criticallistmtr C 1993 Parasound Products, Inc.[...]