Parasound Zhd, Owner'S Manual

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS & SETTINGS
Connection Precautions
Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any connections.
Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose.
Note:
HDMI connections in particular are not as mechanically robust as many others. It is easier
for an HDMI plug to pull out of an HDMI jack, so we recommend you anchor the HDMI cables
so their plugs are gently pushed against the Zhd HDMI jacks.
HDMI In (Input) 1-5 Jacks
Attach the HDMI cable from your sources to the HDMI Input jacks.
All five inputs have identical characteristics.
HDMI Output Jack
Attach the HDMI output jack to your HDMI-equipped TV or display device.
IR Remote In Jack
Your Zhd accepts the infrared signal of any popular infrared repeater system to facilitate remote
control operation from another room or when it is installed within a closed cabinet.
This connector is a 1/8” (3.5 mm) two conductor mini jack; its center conductor (plug tip) is + and
its outer conductor (plug sleeve) is – .
Note: The Zhd IR Remote input does not require an 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 computer,
or a house control system, such as Crestron or AMX. This is a two-way communication port
with full unsolicited feedback. The complete RS-232 protocol can be found on our website at
www.parasound.com.
Note:
You must use only the “null modem” (crossover) cable supplied with the Zhd or an
equivalent cable to link to a Parasound Surround 7.1 Channel Surround Controller. You may only
use a “straight-through” (non-crossover) cable with a computer or house control system such as
Crestron or AMX. The Zhd is not supplied with a straight-through cable.
AC Inlet
Double check that Zhd’s AC Voltage switch is set correctly for the AC line (mains) voltage
in your region
before before you install the unit and before you connect its power cord.
Note:
The AC power source should be constant (unswitched) so the Zhd is always on
and ready to pass the HDMI signal on to your TV.
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