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- Page 1 ® Z Custom Zpre3 Stereo Preamplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 2... - Page 3 ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 3...
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Page 4: Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio product and thank you for selecting Parasound. We are proud to offer you this versatile preamplifier, knowing that it will bring you many years of enjoyment and dependable operation. Please take a few moments to read the following instructions so you can enjoy all the benefits of your new Zpre3’s advanced performance capabilities. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
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Page 6: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines
A rack mount adapter model “ZRK” is available for purchase separately. This kit allows two half width ZoneMaster or Z Custom units to be installed in a rack side by side. Included in the kit is also a panel extender to rack mount a single Zpre3. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Layout And Connections
Bluetooth adapters. A source connected to the Bypass input will be audible when the Zpre3 is turned off or by selecting the Bypass input when the unit is turned on. Bypass info continued on next page… ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 7... -
Page 8: Audio Output Connections
The headphone jack on the front panel accepts a 1⁄8" (3.5 mm) stereo plug. The variable outputs are automatically muted when you plug in headphones. The Fixed outputs are not muted when headphones are plugged in. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 8... -
Page 9: 12 Volt, Ir And Rs-232 Connections
The IR Input connector is a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) mono “mini” jack. The center conductor (plug tip) is for the signal and the outer conductor (plug sleeve) is for ground. Your Authorized Parasound dealer or custom installer can recommend a compatible IR repeater system. -
Page 10: Remote Control
The Set button is used in conjunction with other buttons for setting up some features. These features include setting the turn on volume, Mem (favorite) volume and renaming the inputs. See page 12 for instructions on how to use these features. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 10... -
Page 11: Renaming Inputs
3) Press the “L” or “R” balance buttons to cycle through the available names. 4) When you have found the name you want to use press “Set” again to memorize. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for the other inputs. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 11... -
Page 12: Setting The Turn On Volume
You can now jump to your favorite listening level by pressing the Mem button at any time. This is different than the “Turn On Volume” you may have already set. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 12... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
You might be able to stop the hum by attaching a wire from the chassis of the offending component to the chassis or ground screw of your preamplifier. ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 13... -
Page 14: If You Require Assistance Or Warranty Repair
1. Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 2. You do not have the original bill of sale or sales receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer. 3. You are not the original owner. The Parasound warranty is not transferable. -
Page 15: Specifications And Details
Height, without feet: 1.75” (45 mm), 1U Weight: Net: 4.0 lbs. (1.8kg) Shipping: 7.0 lbs. (3.1 kg) Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. Rev 1.0, Copyright 2016 ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 15... - Page 16 Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Customer Service & Tech Support: 415-397-7100 www.parasound.com ® Parasound Z Custom ™ Zpre3 Owner’s Manual Page 16...
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