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 ZoneMaster

 

 650 Owner’s Manual  

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Important Safety Instructions 

 

 

The light ning f lash w it h t he arrow head symbol w it hin an equilat eral t riangle is int ended t o alert  t he user t o t he 
presence of  

‘‘dangerous voltage’’ inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock.  

The exclamat ion point  w it hin an equilat eral t riangle is int ended t o alert  t he user  t o the presence of  import ant  operat ing 
and maint enance inst ruct ions in t he lit erat ure accompanying t he product .  

 

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 

 

1. 

Read Instructions

 ------ Read all t he saf et y and operat ing inst ruct ions bef ore operat ing t his product .  

2. 

Retain Instructions

 ------ Ret ain saf et y and operat ing inst ruct ions f or f ut ure ref erence.  

3. 

Heed Warnings

 ------ Adhere t o all w arnings on t he product  and in t he operat ing inst ruct ions. 

4. 

Follow Instructions

 ------ Follow  all operat ing and use inst ruct ions.  

5. 

Cleaning

 ------ Unplug t his product  f rom t he w all out let  bef ore cleaning. Use a damp clot h f or cleaning. Clean t he 

out side of  t he product only. 

6. 

Attachments

 ------ Do not  use at t achment s t hat  are not  recommended by t he product  manuf act urer; t hey may be 

hazardous. 

7. 

Water and Moisture

 ------ Do not  use t his product  near w ater. 

8. 

Accessories

 ------ Do not  place t his product  on an unst able cart  or st and. The product  may f all, causing  bodily injury 

and damage t o t he product . A product  and cart  combinat ion should be moved w it h care. Quick st ops, excessive 
f orce, and uneven surf aces may cause t he product  and cart  t o overt urn.  

9. 

Ventilation

 ------ Slot s and openings in t he cabinet  are provided f or vent ilat ion t o ensure reliable operat ion of  t he 

product  and t o prot ect it  f rom overheat ing. These openings must  not  be blocked or covered. This product  should not  
be placed in a built -in inst allat ion such as a bookcase or rack unless proper vent ilat ion is provided. 

10. 

Power Sources

 ------ Operat e t his product  only f rom t he t ype of  pow er source indicat ed on t he label. If  you are not  

sure of  t he t ype of  pow er supply t o your home, consult  your dealer or local pow er company. This product  is 
equipped w it h a t hree-prong grounding plug. This plug w ill only f it  int o a grounding pow er out let . If  you are unable t o 
insert  t he plug int o t he out let, cont act  your elect rician t o replace your obsolet e out let . Do not  def eat  t he saf et y 
purpose of  t he grounding plug. 

11. 

Power Cord Protection

 ------ Pow er supply cords should be rout ed so t hat  they are not  likely t o be w alked on or 

pinched by it ems placed upon or against  t hem. 

12. 

Lightning

 ------ Unplug t he unit  f rom t he w all out let  f or added prot ect ion during a light ning st orm and w hen it  is lef t  

unat t ended and unused f or long periods of  t ime. This w ill prevent  damage t o t he product  due t o light ning and pow er 
line surges. 

13. 

Overloading

 ------ Do not overload w all outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock. 

14. 

Inserting Objects into Unit

 ------ Never push object s of  any kind into this product  through any openings; they may t ouch 

dangerous volt age point s or short  out parts t hat could result in f ire or electric shock.  

15. 

Servicing

 ------ Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to 

dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  

16. 

Damage Requiring Service

 ------ Unplug t his product  f rom the w all outlet  and refer servicing t o qualif ied  

service personnel under t he f ollow ing condit ions: 

a)

 If  t he pow er-supply cord or plug is damaged.  

b)

 If  liquid has been spilled int o t he product . 

c)

 If  the product  has been exposed t o rain or w at er. 

d)

 If  t he product  

does not  operat e normally by f ollow ing t he operat ing inst ruct ions. 

e)

 If  t he product  has been dropped or damaged in 

any w ay. 

f)

 If  t he product  exhibit s a dist inct  change in perf ormance.  

17. 

Replacement Parts

 ------ When replacement  part s are required, be sure t he service t echnician has used  replacement  

part s specif ied by the manuf acturer. Unaut horized subst itut ions may result in f ire, elect ric  shock, and ot her hazards. 

18. 

Safety Check

 ------ Upon complet ion of  any service or repairs t o t his product , ask t he service t echnician t o perf orm 

saf et y checks t o det ermine t hat  t he product  is in proper operat ing condit ion.  

19. 

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 ------ Mount  t he product  t o a w all or ceiling only as recommended.  

20. 

Heat

 ------ The product  should be sit uat ed aw ay f rom heat  sources such as radiat ors, heat  regist ers, st oves, and ot her 

product s (including amplif iers) t hat  produce heat .  

 

 

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...

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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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