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INTRODUCTION 
 
 

Thank You for Choosing Parasound 

Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your selection of 
Parasound.  We are proud to offer you this versatile audio component, knowing that it will bring you 
many years of enjoyment and dependability. 
 
Please take a few moments to review this manual so you may enjoy all the benefits of your new 
Zphono•USB’s unique features and capabilities. 
 
Enjoy. 
 

The Parasound Staff 

www.parasound.com

 

 
 
Keep you 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 Zphono•USB 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 Zphono•USB 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 Zphono•USB’s carton.  If the Zphono•USB 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 Zphono•USB   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 

(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 Zphono-USB

Page 1: ...Zphono USB Phono Preamplifier Digital Interface OWNER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ld 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 Zphono USB Serial _______________...

Page 3: ...Connecting Your Zphono USB 6 Rear Panel Controls 8 Operating Your Zphono USB Front Panel Controls 9 Setting the USB Gain Control for Successful Recording 11 Software for Recording to Your Computer 12...

Page 4: ...unit and try to avoid crowding or stacking the Zphono USB tightly between other components A ventilation fan is also recommended where other heat producing equipment must be mounted close to the Zphon...

Page 5: ...g in the Zphono USB s power cord and before you install it The unit could be seriously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly The 115V setting is correct for North America where the Zphono USB can...

Page 6: ...t the gain loading for the type of cartridge you are using There are three positions for the cartridge switch MC 100 MC 47k and MM 47k Choose the setting that best matches your cartridge type The MC 1...

Page 7: ...included USB cable and connect the USB Out to one of the free USB connections on your computer This cable is a standard computer cable If you need a longer cable you can find one in any store that se...

Page 8: ...probably using an MC type cartridge Try both of the MC settings to see which sounds better RIAA Switch RIAA equalization EQ is a standardized specification for the correct playback of LP records esta...

Page 9: ...t L and R jacks All mono records and older stereo records with high levels of rumble will sound cleaner when you select mono The Mono button illuminates red when Mono is selected Press the Mono button...

Page 10: ...ash very infrequently only for the loudest musical peaks Instructions for correctly setting the USB gain are on page 11 Please note that the USB Clip indicator is only active when you have connected t...

Page 11: ...recording software programs allow you to monitor the recording levels prior to recording If your recording software includes this feature then open this window The audio level is typically represente...

Page 12: ...ity for the software you use or for your computer The registered trademarks for the mentioned software programs belong to their respective owners Parasound encourages you never to use pirated software...

Page 13: ...n the RIAA EQ Also make sure the Cartridge switch on the rear panel is set correctly I am using Windows 7 and my recordings ended up in mono Why Follow the recording tips on page 12 to ensure you are...

Page 14: ...Parasound Limited Warranty carefully to understand the applicable rights and limitations This section provides instructions for obtaining repairs both for units covered under the Parasound Limited Wa...

Page 15: ...Input Sensitivity 1 kHz MM 5mV in for 1 1V output MC 0 5mV in for 1 1V output USB A D Converter 48kHz 16 bit AC Power Requirement 110 130 VAC 60Hz 220 240 VAC 50Hz Voltage is selected on the chassis...

Page 16: ...16 Parasound Products Inc 2250 McKinnon Ave San Francisco CA 94124 Customer Service 415 397 7100 www parasound com...

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