Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner's Manual

Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner's Manual

Universal two channel amplifier with sub crossover

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ZoneMaster
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Model 2350
Universal Two Channel Amplifier with Sub Crossover
Owner's Manual

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Summary of Contents for Parasound ZoneMaster 2350

  • Page 1 ® ZoneMaster Model 2350 Universal Two Channel Amplifier with Sub Crossover Owner’s Manual...
  • 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 ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 2...
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  • Page 4: Introduction

     Keep the carton in the event it is needed in the future Record the 5 digit serial number located on the bottom side of your ZoneMaster 2350 in the space below. Also note your Parasound dealer’s name and telephone number. Your purchase receipt-dealer invoice is required to determine if your ZoneMaster 2350 is eligible for Parasound warranty service.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines

    If you are installing the ZoneMaster 2350 yourself, use input and output cables that are long enough to leave at least two feet of slack; that will enable you to pull the ZoneMaster 2350 out of a cabinet to check or to change connections without inadvertently disconnecting cables.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Buttons And Display

    2350 as the source of the problem. Please check your speaker wires and attached speakers for short circuits or an impedance below 2 ohms. ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 7...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel And Audio Connections

    The speaker level input enables the ZoneMaster 2350 to connect to any audio receiver or stereo system, even if it lacks preamp output jacks. This is a high impedance input and the ZoneMaster 2350’s Speaker Level input can connect to the speaker terminals on any receiver or amplifier. This will not reduce the output power or degrade the sound quality of the speakers that are already connected directly to the “host”...
  • Page 9: Loop, Mono And Sub Rca Output Jacks

    10AWG (gauge). Speaker A and B Outputs The ZoneMaster 2350 is equipped with connections for two speakers on each channel (labeled A and B). This unique feature gives system designers greater flexibility and can usually avoid the added expense, complexity, heat and power consumption of additional amplifiers.
  • Page 10: Channel Level Controls And Uses

    3. Turn the passive in-wall volume control knob fully clockwise to its maximum setting. 4. Slowly turn up the ZoneMaster 2350’s L and R Level control knobs until the volume level in the room is as high as it will ever be played. This will prevent excessive volume levels and will improve sound quality by reducing distortion from over-driving the speakers.
  • Page 11: Turn On Options

    +9 V to +12 V DC voltage. When the external voltage ceases the amp will turn off within a few seconds. The 12V turn on trigger circuit in the ZoneMaster 2350 requires a mere 5mA from the 12V trigger source. 12V Loop Out Jack The Trigger Loop Out jack lets you loop or daisy-chain the incoming 12V trigger voltage to an additional amplifier or other component.
  • Page 12: High Pass Filter Switch

    Speaker A/B buttons. Select the Lockout option only if the front panel A and B buttons won’t be used. ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 12...
  • Page 13: Output Mode Switch

    (one sub on channel 1 and a second sub on channel 2). This is because subwoofers require much more power than a typical full range speaker. See the chart on page 16 to determine how many subwoofers you can drive and how much power each will be receiving. ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 13...
  • Page 14: Driving Multiple Speakers Or Subwoofers

    2.7 Ω 200 Watts 4 Ω 1.3 Ω Not recommended 8 Ω 2 Ω 150 Watts 4 Ω 1 Ω Not recommended All power ratings are RMS, 20-20 kHz, both channels driven ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 14 ™...
  • Page 15 2.7 Ω 200 Watts 4 Ω 1.3 Ω Not recommended 8 Ω 2 Ω 150 Watts 4 Ω 1 Ω Not recommended All power ratings are RMS, 20-20 kHz, both channels driven ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 15 ™...
  • Page 16: Reducing Hum Or Buzz Heard In The Speakers

    - Light dimmers can cause noise in your audio. Try turning lights that are controlled by dimmers all the way off. If the hum goes away the problem is electrical noise the dimmers introduce into your home’s AC power. ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 16 ™...
  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions And Troubleshooting

    - If you are using the Sub Out RCA jack with a powered sub, make sure its built-in crossover is turned off (or use the Mono Full Range RCA output jack). With “double-filtering” you’ll hear very little bass. ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 17 ™...
  • Page 18: 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 19: Specifications And Details

    Height, without feet: 3.5” (89 mm), 2U Weight Net: 15 lbs. (6.8 kg) Shipping: 22.25 lbs. (10.1 kg) Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. Rev 1.0, Copyright 2017 ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 19 ™...
  • Page 20 Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Customer Service: 415-397-7100 www.parasound.com ® Parasound ZoneMaster 2350 Owner’s Manual Page 20 ™...

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