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- Page 1 ® ZoneMaster ZM12 Universal Twelve Channel Amplifier OWNER’S Manual...
- Page 2 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. Page 2 of 18 ® Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 Owner’s Manual...
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- Page 4 Keep the carton in the event it is needed in the future Record the 5 or 6 digit serial number located on the bottom side of your ZoneMaster ZM12 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 ZM12 is eligible for Parasound warranty service.
- Page 5 Important Safety Instructions ................................2 Introduction ......................................4 Important Warranty information ..............................4 Unpacking your ZoneMaster ZM12 & Placement Guidelines ....................6 Rear Panel Audio Connections ................................7 Audio Input Connections ..................................7 Bus 1 and Bus 2 Input Jacks ................................. 7 Bus 2 Speaker Level Input Connector ............................
- Page 6 If you are installing the ZoneMaster ZM12 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 ZM12 out of a cabinet to check or to change connections without inadvertently disconnecting cables.
- Page 7 This is an additional type of audio input that any zone can select as its source. The speaker level input enables the ZoneMaster ZM12 to connect to any audio receiver or stereo system even if it lacks preamp output jacks.
- Page 8 Speaker A and B Outputs The ZoneMaster ZM12 is equipped with connections for two speakers on each channel (labelled 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 9 B output terminals. All speakers will play the same Mono signal. The Mono Mode is particularly useful for applications such as bathrooms and hallways where mono speakers and a single speaker wire are more practical than separate L and R wires and two speakers. Page 9 of 18 ® Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 10 The Level controls are particularly useful when an in-wall passive volume control is used to adjust the listening level in a room or zone. By reducing the ZoneMaster ZM12’s maximum output level you reduce the amount of power that is absorbed when the in-wall volume control level is turned down. This prevents the volume control from overheating or even vibrating from the stress of absorbing extra amplifier power.
- Page 11 When the trigger voltage is removed all six zones will turn off together. Note: Whenever the 12V All switch is set to 12V All the ZoneMaster ZM12’s front panel Power button will be disabled to prevent the amplifier from being turned on or off manually or by mistake.
- Page 12 Input jacks, Bus 1, Bus 2 Input Jacks or the Speaker Level Input. Audio Trigger Sensitivity: The audio trigger in the ZoneMaster ZM12 is not adjustable. It is calibrated for turn on at a very low volume leveI (an audio signal as low as 2mV). If you need a Zone to turn on at an even lower volume level, simply turn down both Level control knobs for that zone.
- Page 13 12V In Jacks The ZoneMaster ZM12’s “12V All” jack and six individual zone jacks are 3.5mm mini jacks (mono). To use a 12V trigger, insert the trigger wire plug into the jack and the plug at the wire’s other end into the AV receiver or house controller’s 12V Output jack.
- Page 14 Checking for Short Circuits on the Speaker Outputs If your ZoneMaster ZM12’s front panel indicators are illuminated red or alternate illumination between green and red this indicates a problem. Your first step is to immediately turn off the amp with its master AC power switch (above the AC cord inlet).
- Page 15 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. Page 15 of 18 ® Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 16 Parasound, Parasound Authorized Dealer, or Parasound Authorized Reseller. Do not ship to Parasound by the USPS (US Postal Service) - we will not accept delivery. We will also refuse delivery of units not in original Parasound carton and packaging Page 16 of 18 ®...
- Page 17 Height, without feet: 3.5” (89 mm) Weight: • Net: 21 lbs (9.5kg) • Shipping: 27 lbs (12.2kg) Specifications and features subject to change or improvement without notice. Rev 1.1, Copyright 2024 Page 17 of 18 ® Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 Owner’s Manual...
- Page 18 Installation Notes _________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Page 18 of 18 ® Parasound ZoneMaster ZM12 Owner’s Manual...
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