Parasound ZAMP Owner's Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of this precision audio component and thank you for your selection of
Parasound. We designed the ZAMP for use in a wide variety of custom applications including multi-room
installations. The Zamp's fully complementary discrete high-current design make it capable of driving
complex loudspeaker loads with ease.
Please take a few moments to read these instructions thoroughly so you may fully take advantage of the
versatility of your new Parasound amplifier.

Unpacking and Placement

Carefully unpack your ZAMP and its detachable AC cord. Be sure to inspect the unit for any possible
shipping damage. If you notice any, contact your Parasound Dealer immediately. Be sure to save your
packing cartons and the packing inserts for future transport and always pack the inner carton into a protective
outer carton before shipment.
Keep your Parasound Zamp out of direct sunlight and away from windows. Locate it away from heat sources
such as hot air ducts or radiators. Be sure to allow plenty of ventilation if you are installing the Zamp within
an equipment cabinet.
Before you proceed, find the serial number located on the rear panel of your amplifier and record it here
for reference:
Serial #____________________
Date of Purchase____________________

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  • Page 1 Keep your Parasound Zamp out of direct sunlight and away from windows. Locate it away from heat sources such as hot air ducts or radiators. Be sure to allow plenty of ventilation if you are installing the Zamp within an equipment cabinet.
  • Page 2 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” within the product’s enclosure 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.
  • Page 3 Zamp Front and Rear Panel Drawings Z a m p / Z o n e A m p l i f i e r AC Present Auto On Power Switch Headphone Jack AC Present Auto On Indicator Indicator Zamp Front Panel...
  • Page 4 AC Line Connection Before you attach the AC cord, make sure the ZAMP power switch is in its off position. The ZAMP includes a detachable audiophile-grade AC cord. We recommend that you use only this cord and try to make direct connection to the AC wall outlet.
  • Page 5 When the power switch is in the off position, the power amplifier can be turned on with external DC voltage applied to the DC trigger connector on the rear panel. If you want to turn on your ZAMP a DC trigger, leave the power switch in the Off (down) position.
  • Page 6 Parasound ZAMP Specifications Continuous Power Output - Stereo 30 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8 , both channels driven 45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 4 , both channels driven Continuous Power Output - Mono 90 watts RMS, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 8...
  • Page 7 Parasound Products, Inc. 950 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111 415-397-7100 / FAX 415-397-0144 www.parasound.com 1998 Parasound Products, Inc. Revision C ©...

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