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- Page 1 Zdac 192 kHz Digital to Analog Converter OWNER’S GUIDE...
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Page 2: Introduction
Keep your Purchase Receipt/Bill of Sale and Keep the Carton for Future Reference Record the 5 digit serial number located on the bottom side of your Zdac in the space below. Also note your Parasound dealer’s name and telephone number. Your purchase receipt/bill of sale is required to determine if your Zdac is eligible for Parasound warranty service. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Placement And Ventilation Guidelines
Zdac if you have to move it or ship it. This would be a good time to make a copy of your sales receipt to store with the Zdac’s original packing. -
Page 5: 115V / 230V Ac Mains Voltage
Check the 115V/230V Voltage switch before plugging in the Zdac’s AC power cord! Make sure the 115V/230V Voltage Selector switch on the Zdac’s bottom side is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you plug in the Zdac’s power cord. The unit can be seriously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly for your AC mains voltage. -
Page 6: Connecting Your Zdac
The USB connector is a USB type B. The USB accepts sampling rates of 44.1 kHz, 48kHz, 88.2 kHz and 96 kHz. It accepts 16 bit and 24 bit word lengths. The Zdac uses the USB 1.1 Audio standard which allows use of 15’ (5 m) cables without any performance penalty. - Page 7 Connect your digital sources and analog preamplifier before you plug in the AC cord. The power cord supplied with your Zdac is a high quality IEC type AC cord. If possible, plug your Zdac into the same AC wall outlet, power strip or line conditioner as your digital source components, analog preamplifier and power amplifier.
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Page 8: Operating Your Zdac
The selected input will illuminate green. Available inputs are Opt, Coax and USB. Headphone Jack The Zdac headphone jack accepts a standard 1/8” (3.5 mm) stereo mini plug. It is driven by a high current, low noise operational amplifier running in pure class A. It can drive headphones from 32 ohms to 600 ohms at substantial undistorted listening levels. -
Page 9: Usb Computer Setup
Once initial setup is complete your Zdac will be ready for use with your PC or Mac. Simply start playing any music on your computer and it will be sent to the Zdac via the USB cable. Any sound that you would normally hear through your computer speakers will now be heard through the Zdac and accompanying audio system. -
Page 10: Frequently Asked Questions And Troubleshooting
- If you are trying to listen to a DVD or Blu-ray, ensure that you have set the DVD/Blu-ray player to output only Stereo PCM Audio (2.0). The Zdac will not decode Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound. - If you are trying to listen to a connection from an HD TV, ensure that you have set the TV to output only Stereo PCM Audio (2.0). -
Page 11: 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 12: Specifications
Height, with feet: 2” - 51 mm; without feet:1.75” - 45 mm Weight: Net: 5 lbs (2.3kg) Shipping: 8 lbs (3.7kg) Rack Mount Accessory (Black Zdac only): SBS: Side by Side Mounting bracket, purchased separately Zblank: Panel extender, purchased separately (Silver Zdacs cannot be rack mounted) Rev 1.1, Copyright 2013... - Page 13 Installation Notes:...
- Page 14 Parasound Products, Inc. 2250 McKinnon Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 Customer Service: 415-397-7100 www.parasound.com...