Parasound Zhd Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended. 21. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers and stoves. www.parasound.com...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
........Operating the Zhd ..........
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Applications The Zhd is designed to select up to five HDMI sources and route them to a single HDMI output. It switches the entire HDMI signal, including video, audio and the critical encryption signal for copyright protection. It does not decode HDMI signals. It does not alter or degrade the HDMI signal in any way.
Page 5: 115 - 230V Ac Selector Switch
Shown set for 230v. Rack Mounting The Zhd occupies only half the width of a single rack space in a standard 19” equipment rack. For rack mounting, you can fasten it to another Parasound Z Custom model by using the Parasound SBS (Side-by-Side) mounting kit.
Page 6: Rear Panel Connections And Settings
RS-232 Control Port This is used for linking your Zhd to your Parasound 7.1 Channel Surround Controller, a computer, or a house control system, such as Crestron or AMX. This is a two-way communication port with full unsolicited feedback.
Page 7: Operating The Zhd
HDMI boost feature may be necessary to preserve the HDMI signal if the HDMI cable run from the Zhd’s output to your TV is longer than 15 feet (5 meters). The need or benefit of using HDMI boost will also depend on the quality of your HDMI cable and your HDMI source and receiving components.
Page 8: Operation By Rs-232
232 port of a Parasound 7.1 Channel Surround Controller (C 1, C 2, 7100). Selecting the Video 1 source on the C 1 or C 2 (“DVD” source on the 7100) will instruct the Zhd to select HDMI Input 1. Selecting the Video 2 source on the C 1 or C 2 (“SAT” source on the 7100) will instruct the Zhd to select HDMI Input 2, and so on.
Page 9: If You Require Assistance
- The IR receiver on the Zhd front panel is blocked. - Your Plasma TV is too close to the Zhd and interfering with its IR receiver operation. Move Zhd further away or use a plasma proof IR repeater system.
Page 10: Specifications
This section provides instructions for obtaining repairs, both for units covered under the Parasound Limited Warranty and for units or situations which are outside the Warranty. Unit is not eligible for repair under the terms of the Parasound warranty if: 1.
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