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ZoneMaster
Model 650

Universal Six Channel Amplifier

OWNER’S Manual

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Summary of Contents for ZoneMaster650

Page 1: ...TM M M ZoneMaster Model 650 Universal Six Channel Amplifier OWNER S Manual ...

Page 2: ...ee prong 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 L...

Page 3: ...Parasound ZoneMaster 650 Owner s Manual Page 3 ...

Page 4: ... dealer invoice and store it inside the ZoneMaster 650 s carton If the ZoneMaster 650 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 ZoneMaster 650 Serial ____________________ Parasound Dealer ___________________________________ Parasound Dealer Phone Number _________________...

Page 5: ...nector 8 Speaker A and B Outputs and Speaker Impedance 9 Rear Panel Controls Input and Mode Switch 10 Channel Level Controls and Uses 11 Turn On Options 12 Selecting Audio Trigger or 12V Trigger by Zone 13 12V Trigger Jacks by Zone 14 Front Panel Power Buttons and Display 15 Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting 16 If You Require Assistance or Warranty Repair 17 Specifications and Details...

Page 6: ...at air will circulate adequately pockets of intense heat can still develop around any heat producing equipment Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try to avoid crowding or stacking the ZoneMaster 650 tightly between other components A ventilation fan is also recommended where other heat producing equipment must be mounted close to the ZoneMaster 650 Safety Caution...

Page 7: ... voltage for this model can be changed only by a qualified electronics technician In the 115V position the ZoneMaster 650 can safely operate with AC line voltages between 110V 120V which is correct for North America including Mexico as well as in Taiwan In some countries such as Brazil AC voltage varies by region Most other countries require setting this switch to 230V With the 230V setting the Zo...

Page 8: ...ker level input can connect to the speaker terminals on any receiver or amplifier This will not reduce its output power or degrade the sound quality of the speakers that are already connected directly to the host receiver or amplifier Audio connected to the Speaker Level input connector can be routed to any zone by setting each zone s Input switch to the Bus position Speaker level audio is also co...

Page 9: ...gives system designers greater flexibility and can usually avoid the added expense complexity heat and power consumption of additional amplifiers The ability of the ZoneMaster 650 to drive two pair of speakers is credited to Parasound s 2 ohm stable high current design Typical applications for using both Speaker A and B outputs might include a large living room with four ceiling speakers Another u...

Page 10: ... a single one point stereo speaker Bridged The Bridged Mode setting internally reconfigures the left and right amplifier channels into a single channel amplifier with more than the twice as much power output to drive a single speaker The bridged mode can be used to drive larger or less efficient speakers in larger spaces where more power is needed Another application for the Bridged mode is to pow...

Page 11: ... the ZoneMaster 650 s Level controls until the volume level in the room or zone is as high as you or the home owner might ever want it to be This is the most appropriate setting for the Level controls because it will improve sound quality and prevent the home owner from over driving the speakers Improving the Audio Trigger Turn On for Listening at Very Low Volume You might prefer to listen to musi...

Page 12: ...l switch is set to 12V All the ZoneMaster 650 s front panel Power button will be disabled to prevent the amplifier from being turned on or off manually or by mistake Note The 12V turn on trigger circuit in the ZoneMaster 650 requires a mere 5mA from the 12V trigger source Audio 12V By Zone Each zone can be turned on and off individually by either an audio signal or a 12 volt trigger The setting of...

Page 13: ...Right input jacks of an individual zone only that zone will turn on After the audio signal ceases the zone will remain on for about 6 minutes before shutting off This prevents unintended turn off during pauses in your music or movies Note The audio sensing circuit functions the same way whether the zone is using the Line Input jacks Bus Input Jacks or the Speaker Level Input Audio Trigger Sensitiv...

Page 14: ...ly rated for 50mA to 100mA 12V Out Jacks The Trigger Out jacks are powered active outputs which allows the ZoneMaster 650 to trigger other equipment with a 12 volt input such as additional amplifiers even if that zone is set to use the audio trigger This also gives you the ability to loop or daisy chain zones together For example if you wish to turn on zones 1 and 2 by the same 12V source you woul...

Page 15: ...ators might also alternate flashing green and red depending on the musical content and volume levels This also indicates a problem Both channel number indicators for a zone will always illuminate the same color Causes for the front panel indicators to illuminate red are The speaker outputs for one or both channels of that zone are short circuited negative to positive either at the amplifier at the...

Page 16: ...two 4 ohm speakers are attached the channel sees only 2 ohms The zone may have overheated and will not resume operation until it cools down Ensure that you have provided adequate ventilation especially when driving low impedance loads See page 15 for details Why is there no sound from my speakers Are the channel lights illuminated green on the front panel indicating that the zone is turned on Chec...

Page 17: ...are outside the Warranty 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 receipt from a Parasound Authorized Dealer 3 You are not the original owner The Parasound warranty is not transferable 4 Unit s serial number was removed modified or defaced 5 Unit show...

Page 18: ...itivity 700mv Full output 50 Watts 8 Ω Total gain 29 dB Level controls set to Maximum S N Ratio 112 dB input shorted IHF A weighted DC Trigger Requirements 9 Vdc to 12 Vdc 5 mA Audio Trigger Requirements 2 mV audio signal AC Power Requirement 750 Watts maximum 50 Watts typical music playing in all zones 20 Watts idle all zones on 8 0 Watts idle one zone on 0 5 Watts in standby 110 130 VAC 60 Hz or...

Page 19: ..._____________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ __________________________...

Page 20: ...Parasound ZoneMaster 650 Owner s Manual Page 20 Parasound Products Inc 2250 McKinnon Ave San Francisco CA 94124 Customer Service 415 397 7100 www parasound com ...

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