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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. The Zhd also includes a switchable HDMI boost function to 
increase the strength of the HDMI output when it is attached to a long HDMI cable run. 
The Zhd is fully HDCP compliant. You can control the Zhd by the front panel, IR remote, 
RS-232 or automatically, by linking it to a Parasound 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Controller 
(Halo C 1, C 2, or NewClassic Model 7100).
The Zhd does not have to be visible or accessible unless you wish to operate it manually with 
its front panel buttons.  

Please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack your Zhd and these accessories:

  Detachable AC power cord

  Remote control handset with two AAA batteries

  RS-232 control cable with DB9 connectors (for use with Parasound 7.1 Channel Surround Controllers 

only; not for use with other Parasound models or house controllers such as Crestron or AMX)

Please inspect the unit now and contact your Parasound Dealer promptly if you see evidence 
of shipping damage. Save the carton and packing inserts in case you move or in the event you 
need to ship your Zhd for repair. Before you proceed, locate the serial number on the rear panel 
or underside of the unit and record it here for future reference:

INTRODUCTION

OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION

  Parasound Serial Number:

  

  Date of Purchase:

                   /      /

  Name of Dealer:

               

  Dealer Street Address:

        

  Dealer Phone:

                  (      )      -

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Summary of Contents for Zhd

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Page 2: ...ong grounding plug This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them 12 Lightn...

Page 3: ...lications 2 115 230v AC Selector Switch 3 Rack Mounting 3 Rear Panel Connections and Settings 4 Operating the Zhd 5 Operation by RS 232 6 If You Require Assistance 7 Warranty Repair 7 Specifications 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ...

Page 4: ...ss you wish to operate it manually with its front panel buttons Please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation Unpacking Carefully unpack your Zhd and these accessories Detachable AC power cord Remote control handset with two AAA batteries RS 232 control cable with DB9 connectors for use with Parasound 7 1 Channel Surround Controllers only not for use with other Parasound models ...

Page 5: ...or 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 You can also mount a single Zhd in the rack with the accessory Zblank panel The SBS includes four rack mount bolts plus four pairs of plastic shoulder washers Th...

Page 6: ... amplified IR connecting block unlike Parasound Surround Controllers IR Remote Loop Jack The IR Remote Loop jack passes along the signal received at the IR Remote In jack to the next compo nent which is IR controlled It is provided as a courtesy to make your installation easier and neater RS 232 Control Port This is used for linking your Zhd to your Parasound 7 1 Channel Surround Controller a comp...

Page 7: ...o depend on the quality of your HDMI cable and your HDMI source and receiving components You may need to experiment to determine if your particular setup benefits from the boost feature HDMI Boost selection is a one time setup operation which you won t need to change after your initial setup Note You may activate or de activate HDMI Boost only with the Input 1 and 5 buttons on the front panel not ...

Page 8: ...s chart C 1 and C 2 7100 HDMI Input Video 1 DVD 1 Video 2 SAT 2 Video 3 VCR 3 Video 4 IN 4 4 Video 5 IN 5 5 Video 6 IN 6 No control Remember you might have renamed the source input on your C 1 C 2 or 7100 Note If you require a different input selection from above you must operate the Zhd manually or program an IR macro into your system s master remote Note for Crestron or AMX users If the RS 232 p...

Page 9: ... your Parasound dealer first If the dealer can t help you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound s Technical Service Department toll free at 1 866 770 8324 Monday Friday 8am 4pm Pacific time We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform If we determine that your Zhd should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible s...

Page 10: ...e Parasound warranty is not transferable 3 Unit s serial number was removed modified or defaced 4 Unit shows evidence of abuse and or misuse 5 Unit was modified in any way 6 A prior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station AC Power Requirement 110 120 V 220 240 V 50 60 Hz 5 watts Dimensions 91 2 Wide 10 Deep with connectors 2 High with feet 13 4 panel only 241 x 254 x 50mm 44 1mm pan...

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