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INTRODUCTION 
 

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 Zdac v.2’s advanced performance capabilities.   
 
You can find details of the Zdac v.2’s specifications and advanced technology at www.parasound.com. 
 
Enjoy. 

 
The Parasound Staff 

www.parasound.com 

 
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 v.2 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 v.2 is eligible for Parasound warranty service. We recommend that 
you make an extra copy of your original purchase receipt/bill of sale and store it inside the Zdac v.2’s 
carton. If the Zdac v.2 should require warranty repair you will need its original carton and foam packing 
inserts to ship it.  

Please do not throw away the carton or foam packing inserts.

 

 

Parasound Zdac v.2 Serial # ______________________________ 

Parasound Dealer: ___________________________________ 

Parasound Dealer Phone Number: _______________________ 

Date of Purchase: ____________________________________ 

 
 

Important Warranty information 
 

There is no Parasound warranty for this unit if it was not purchased from an Authorized 
Parasound Dealer. 

Investigate warranty coverage statements made by 

unauthorized 

dealers very 

carefully, as Parasound will not provide service under our warranty and you will need to depend  
entirely upon the unauthorized dealer for warranty service.  A list of Authorized Parasound Dealers and 
detailed warranty information is available at 

www.parasound.com 

or you can call Parasound at 

(415) 

397-7100 

between 8:30 am and 4 pm Pacific time. 

 

A missing or altered serial number could indicate that this unit was re-sold by an unauthorized 
dealer or is stolen merchandise. If this unit is missing its serial number or the serial number has 
been altered, you should return it to your dealer immediately for a full refund.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Zdac v.2

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Page 2: ...carton If the Zdac v 2 should require warranty repair you will need its original carton and foam packing inserts to ship it Please do not throw away the carton or foam packing inserts Parasound Zdac v...

Page 3: ...e with Apple Lightning Connector 6 Use without a Preamplifier 7 12 Volt Trigger Inputs and Outputs 8 Front Panel Operation 9 Headphone Listening 9 USB Computer Setup 10 Use with a Blu ray DVD Player o...

Page 4: ...n an equipment rack or any other enclosed space You should never install the Zdac v 2 in an unventilated equipment cabinet or compartment because hot air will not exhaust adequately to prevent overhea...

Page 5: ...Line voltages between 110V 120V which is correct for North America including Mexico and also in Taiwan In some countries such as Brazil AC voltages are different by region Most other countries require...

Page 6: ...ard sampling rates 8kHz 11 025kHz 16kHz 32 kHz 44 1kHz 48kHz 88 2kHz 96kHz 176kHz 192kHz It accepts16 bit and 24 bit word lengths Note Please use a 75 ohm digital interconnect cable Standard audio and...

Page 7: ...his setting should be used if you are using a separate preamp integrated amp or receiver to control the volume level of your stereo system The Fixed setting can also be used if your source components...

Page 8: ...equipped with a 12 volt trigger input connect the included trigger cable between the Zdac v 2 s 12 volt output and the amplifier s 12 volt trigger input When the Zdac v 2 is powered on 12 volts will...

Page 9: ...design allows for an extremely high slew rate preventing odd order distortions which are responsible for listening fatigue The virtually instantaneous response to musical dynamics doesn t raise the n...

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Page 11: ...it has found and identified the Zdac v 2 If it doesn t then try rebooting it with the Zdac v 2 connected Unplug the Zdac v 2 power cord for about 10 seconds and turn it on again Is your computer opera...

Page 12: ...arranty Unit is not eligible for repair under the terms of the Parasound warranty if 1 Unit was not purchased from a Parasound Authorized Dealer 2 You do not have the original bill of sale or sales re...

Page 13: ...0 2 dB Channel Balance 0 05 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel Separation 95 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 110 dB A weighted THD Noise 0 015 Audio Output Level RMS maximum Unbalanced Variable 2 4V Balanc...

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