Parasound Zpre Zone Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com Z p r e Z o n e P r e a m p l i f i e r w w w.pa ra sou nd .c om...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction... 5 Unpacking, Installation and Rack Mounting ... 5 Making Connections to Your Zpre ... 5 Operating Your Zpre... 8 Maintaining Your Parasound Zpre... 10 In Case of Trouble ... 10 Specifications ... 11 Table of Contents Zpre Zone Preamplifier Features...
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Save these instructions for future use This triangle alerts you to the dangerous voltages inside that may be a shock hazard. This triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this manual. ü Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power requirements.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Be sure to inspect the unit for any possible shipping damage. If you notice any, contact your Parasound Dealer immediately. Save the carton and all of the packing materials in case you ever need to ship the Zpre for repair.
  • Page 6 Audio Input Connections 1 - 4 Each of the four Audio Inputs is compatible with any typical analog line-level source such as a CD/DVD player, VCR, satellite receiver, tape deck, or tuner. Use shielded cables with RCA plugs to connect the left and right analog audio outputs from your source components to any of the four Zpre Audio Inputs.
  • Page 7: Video Outputs

    The 9-pin RS-232 External Control serial port is designed for operating the Zpre by a system controller. This interface is compatible with software-based system controllers such as AMX, Crestron, or Phast. Contact your Parasound Dealer or Custom Installer for more information regarding interfacing an external control system to your Zpre. The RS-232 serial control codes are available from our website: www.parasound.com.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Zpre

    Operating your Zpre Front Panel Operation On-Off Button Press this button once to turn the Zpre on and press it again to turn it off. When the Zpre is turned on, one of the Source LEDs will light up. Reminder: When the DC trigger is connected, you cannot turn the Zpre on or off from the front panel or remote control handset.
  • Page 9: Priority Function

    Remote Control Operation The Zpre remote handset controls power On and Off, Input Select, Mute, and Priority Activation. The remaining buttons control the matching Parasound TDQ-150 FM/AM tuner. The remote control handset uses two AAA alkaline batteries. To open the battery compartment, simply push downward on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Parasound Zpre

    Warranty Centers are also listed on our website. Returning your Zpre to Parasound for Service If we determine that you should send your Zpre to Parasound you will need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton only.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Zpre Specifications Frequency Response 5 Hz – 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion < 0.003%, 20 Hz - 20 kHz IM Distortion < 0.005% Unmeasurable Maximum Output 9 V before clipping Input Impedance 10 k Ω Input Sensitivity 200 m ±5% Signal-to-Noise Ratio >...
  • Page 12 Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com 2000 Parasound Products, Inc. Rev 2.0 ©...

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