Important Safety Instructions The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for selecting Parasound. We are proud to offer you this versatile audio component, 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 the benefits of your new Zamp Quattro’s advanced...
Zamp Quattro, inspect it thoroughly for possible shipping damage and tell your Parasound dealer immediately if you find any. If possible, save and store both the inner and outer cartons and–most especially–the foam packing inserts, to protect the Zamp Quattro if you have to move it or ship it.
If you are not certain of your local AC voltage call your dealer. The following website will also be helpful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mains_electricity_by_country#Voltage_ranges Note: A Zamp Quattro that has been damaged by connection to the incorrect AC voltage is not covered by the Parasound warranty. AC Voltage Marking:...
Rear Panel Audio Connections Always disconnect the AC cords to your Zamp Quattro and preamplifier before plugging in or unplugging any connections. Inserting or removing a preamp to power amp interconnect cable while the preamp or power amp are turned on can result in a blast of sound that can damage your loudspeakers.
Audio Output Connections Channels 1 and 2 Loop Out RCA Jacks These jacks enable the audio input connected to channel 1 and 2 jacks to pass on to an additional amplifier. Both the Speaker Level input and channels 1 and 2 line level inputs are present at the Loop Outputs jacks at all times.
Rear Panel Controls Zone 2 Source Select Switch This switch determines which input jacks will be played in Zone 2 (channels 3 and 4). The two options are: Same as Zone 1: Both zones play the same audio. Whatever audio is present at the Zone 1 RCA input jacks or at the Speaker Level Input will also be played in Zone 2.
Turn On Options Switch For convenience, there are three ways the Zamp Quattro can be turned on and off: • Manually, by pressing the Power button on the front panel. • Automatically by audio, when an audio signal is present at any of the audio Input jacks. •...
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Zamp Quattro’s Turn On Option switch was set to Audio, when the music or audio signal starts the Zamp Quattro will turn on and immediately supply 12V to the 12V out jack. This could be used to trigger additional amplifiers or other equipment such as the Parasound Zbreeze Cooling Fan.
Front Panel Controls and Display Front Panel Operation Power Button Pushing the Power button turns on the Zamp Quattro. After turning on the Zamp Quattro the 4 channel (1,2,3,4) indicators will illuminate green. Pushing the Power button again turns off the Zamp Quattro. The Zamp Quattro does not have a standby indicator.
Frequently Asked Questions Unit will not turn on - Check the setting of the Turn On Options switch. (The front panel Power button will be disabled if the switch is set to Audio or 12V). - If using Audio Turn on, try increasing the sensitivity of the audio trigger by turning the Turn on Option switch to the “Quieter”...
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 whose cartons show evidence of damage caused by inadequate...
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