Parasound 7100 owners manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1. Read Instructions - Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product. 2. Retain Instructions - Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions. 4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and use instructions. 5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Clean the outside of the product only. 6. Attachments - Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; they may be hazardous. 7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water. 8. Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing bodily injury and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn. 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable opera - tion of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided. 10. Power Sources - Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. This product is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. 11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. 12. Lightning - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. 13. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock. 14. Inserting Objects into Unit - Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings; they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. 15. Servicing - Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 16. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali - fied service personnel under the following conditions: a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. 17. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, elec - tric shock, and other hazards. 18. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 19. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended. 20. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. www.parasound.com

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Thank You for Choosing Parasound Your Parasound ® Model 7100 Surround Controller is an advanced home theater control center with extraordinary performance capabilities. We designed the Model 7100 to be very easy to set up and to operate. This manual is divided into two sections, one to connect and operate the Model 7100 even if youve had little or no previous experience with audio-video components, and another section with further hookups and instructions that pertain to its advanced features to complete your home theater and multi-room installation. We appreciate you taking the time to read these instructions and thank you for selecting Parasound. For updates and corrections to this manual, we invite you to check our web site, www.parasound.com . Enjoy. The Parasound Staff Keeping Records for Future Reference Record the five digit serial number located on the bottom panel of your Model 7100 in the space below. Also note your Parasound Dealers name and telephone number. We recommend that you make a copy of your original purchase receipt/bill of sale and store the original and the copy in a safe place. Your purchase receipt/bill of sale is required to determine if your Model 7100 is eligible for Parasound warranty service. You Should Know There is no Parasound warranty for this unit if it was not purchased from an Authorized Parasound Dealer. Investigate warranty coverage statements made by an unauthorized dealer very carefully, as you will need to depend entirely upon your dealer, and NOT upon Parasound. Unauthorized dealers lack the capability to make repairs or arrange for repairs of Parasound equipment. Authorized Parasound Dealers are listed at www.parasound.com or you can call 415-397-7100 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Pacific time. A missing or altered serial number could indicate that this unit was sold by an unauthorized dealer or is stolen merchandise. If this unit is missing its serial number, you should return it to your dealer immediately for a full refund. OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMA TION Parasound Model 7100 Controller Serial #: Parasound Dealer: / / Dealer Phone Number: Date of Purchase: ( ) - INTRODUCTION 3