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P/LD-2000 Front and Rear Panel Controls and Connections
Figure #2 P/LD-2000 Rear Panel Controls and Connections
Figure #1 P/LD-2000 Front Panel Controls and Connections
P/LD-2000 Line Drive Preamplifier
Power
MuteTape
Aux
Video
TunerCD
Direct
BalanceVolume Polarity
Invert
Infrared Receiving Eye
Mute Button
and Indicator Input Selector
Buttons and LEDs Direct Input
Selector Button
Balance Control
Volume
Control Power SwitchPolarity Invert Indicator
PARASOUND P/LD-2000Line Drive Preamplifier
Parasound Products, Inc.
San Francisco, CA. U.S.A
Made in U.S.A. CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER. NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Power Consumption: 20W
CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AC 120V 60 Hz External Remote Input 12
3+
G 12
3+
G
1 2
3
+G
PUSH
PUSH
1 2
3
+G
Direct
Polarity
FixedNormal
Polarity
Switchable Rec Play Aux Video Tuner Bal
Direct Unbal
Bal
Unbal
CD TapeL CH
R CH
Input Output
Balanced
Output Jacks Unbalanced
Output Jacks External Remote
Input Jack AC Cord
Connector
Record
Output Jacks
Balanced
Input Jacks Balanced/
Unbalanced
For Direct Input Unbalanced
Input Jacks
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Making Connections to Your P/LD-2000
Before making any signal connections, make sure your P/LD-2000Õs volume control is turned fully
counterclockwise or its power is turned off. Also make sure that your power amplifier is shut off. When
making connections, make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose
later on.
Input Connections
Unbalanced Direct Input RCA Connections
This is the preferred input to connect any unbalanced source component for your most serious listening.
The direct jacks feed a separately switched line level input with the most direct signal path to your power
amplifier. Switch the input selection switches to the UNBAL position when using these input connections.
Balanced XLR Input Connections
Use this input to connect any source component with balanced outputs. In a balanced line both
the + and - input signal float separate from the input ground. A balanced line provides superior hum and
noise cancellation, especially in long wire runs. Many serious listeners prefer the sonic characteristics of
balanced interconnects because the lower inherent noise floor contributes to a more defined and spacious
soundstage. When using the balanced XLR input connections, be sure the input selection switches are in
the BAL position.
Normal Input Connections
The CD, TUNER, VIDEO, AUX and TAPE inputs all have the same input sensitivity and impedance.
These inputs are compatible with any typical analog line level source such as a tape deck, phono
pre-preamplifier, D-A converter, DAT, MD, DCC, DSS decoder, or the audio output of a Laserdisc player
or VCR.
Tape Record/Playback Conncetions
Connect the PLAY jacks of your P/LD-2000 to the LINE OUTPUT jacks of the analog deck and connect
the REC jacks of your P/LD-2000 to the LINE INPUT jacks at the deck.
Make sure you connect inputs and outputs of the right and left channels consistently, otherwise channels
will be exchanged when you replay a tape you had recorded through this system. The tape jacks of the
P/LD-2000 are not switched as a monitor for simultaneous comparisons of recording to source.
Output Connections
Unbalanced Output Connections
There are two pairs of unbalanced output jacks on the rear panel of your P/LD-2000. One pair is direct with
fixed polarity output and the other is normal with polarity switchable by a precision relay.
Balanced Output Connections
Use the balanced output to connect your P/LD-2000 to a power amplifier with balanced inputs such as the
Parasound HCA-2200II.
Connecting a Signal Processor to Your P/LD-2000
You can patch a signal processor between the output of the P/LD-2000 and your power amplifier. Make
sure that the signal processor can accept the full level of the P/LD-2000 without overloading. You should
also adjust the gain controls of your amplifier, processor, and the P/LD-2000 for the lowest noise level.
