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Important Safety Instructions

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                      This triangle alerts you to the dangerous voltages inside that may be a shock hazard.

                      This triangle alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this manual.

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  Always use with the correct line voltage. Refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions for power 

      requirements.  Be  advised  that  different  operating  voltages  may  require  the  use  of  a  different  line 

cord and/

      or attachment plug.

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  Do not install the unit in an unventilated rack, or directly above heat producing equipment such as power 

      amplifiers. Observe the maximum ambient operating temperature listed in the product specification.

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  Slots  and  opening  on  the  case  are  provided  for  ventilation;  to  ensure  reliable  operation  and  prevent 

it from

      overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never push objects of any kind through the 

      ventilation slots. Never spill a liquid of any kind on the unit.

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  Never attach audio power amplifier outputs directly to any of the unit’s connectors.

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  To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture, or operate it where it will be

      exposed to water.

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  Do not attempt to operate the unit if it has been dropped, damaged, exposed to liquids, or if it exhibits a 

      distinct change in performance indicating the need for service.

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  This unit should only be opened by qualified service personnel. Removing covers will expose you to 

      hazardous voltages. 

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  Adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions.

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  Take precautions not to defeat the grounding or polarization of the units power cord.

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  Do  not  overload  wall  outlet,  extension  cords  or  integral  convenience  receptacles,  as  this  can  result 

in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

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  Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or 

      against  them,  paying  particular  attention  to  cords  at  plugs,  convenience  receptacles,  and  the  point 

at which

      they exit from the unit.

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  The unit should be cleaned only as recommended.

Communications Notice

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, 

in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television 

reception. It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in 

accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designated to provide 

reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee 

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. It this equipment does cause interference to radio or 

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON, the user is encouraged 

to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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   Reorient the television receiving antenna

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   Relocate the AVC-2500 away from the television

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   Plug the AVC-2500 into a different AC outlet so that the AVC-2500 and television are on different 

branch circuits.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional 

suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission 

helpful: “How to identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the 

U.S. Government printing office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.004-000-00345-4.

Summary of Contents for Zpre Zone

Page 1: ...O W N E R S M A N U A L w w w parasound com Z p r e Z o n e P r e a m p l i f i e r Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 415 397 7100 FAX 415 397 0144 www parasound com...

Page 2: ...ction DC Trigger Input DC Trigger Loop Output Bass and Treble Controls Motorized Volume Control Low Noise Circuit High Current Power Supply Relay Muting Gold Plated RCA Jacks Removable IEC AC Cord Tab...

Page 3: ...extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items p...

Page 4: ...Priority Input Jacks 2 Audio Input 2 4 Jacks 3 Variable Main Output Jacks 4 Fixed Output Jacks 5 Video 1 4 Input Jacks Zpre Rear Panel Connections 6 Video Output Jacks 7 DC Trigger In Loop Out Jacks 8...

Page 5: ...pre on a sturdy surface and out of direct sunlight that may interfere with its remote control sensor Place your Zpre away from equipment such as computers or tuners that could cause interference The Z...

Page 6: ...disengaged at any time by pressing and holding the Source 1 button on the remote control for 4 seconds until the front panel Priority LED is on When the Priority LED is off the Priority circuit is in...

Page 7: ...rigger voltage is received from another component such as a Parasound Audio Video Controller or system controller The DC Trigger requires an external DC voltage source between 9 Vdc to 12 Vdc and requ...

Page 8: ...udicious use of the tone controls Maximum bass boost at high levels can overload small speakers Balance Control The balance control adjusts relative left and right volume If clockwise rotation favors...

Page 9: ...equipped with the Priority circuit Priority Function If you press and hold the Input 1 button for four seconds it activates the Priority function and the Priority LED is illuminated To disengage the P...

Page 10: ...to Parasound Authorized Warranty Centers are also listed on our website Returning your Zpre to Parasound for Service If we determine that you should send your Zpre to Parasound you will need to obtain...

Page 11: ...clipping Input Impedance 10 k Input Sensitivity 200 mV 5 Signal to Noise Ratio 102 dB A weighted 93 dB Unweighted Maximum Hum 0 01 mV Crosstalk 76 dB 20 kHz Video Frequency Response 3dB 45 MHz 100 kHz...

Page 12: ...12 2000 Parasound Products Inc Rev 2 0 Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 415 397 7100 FAX 415 397 0144 www parasound com...

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