Parasound Ztuner Owner'S Manual Download Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the 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 the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

2.

Retain Instructions

— Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings

— Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4.

Follow Instructions

— Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.

Cleaning

— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Clean the outside of the product only.

6.

Attachments

— Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer;

they may be hazardous.

7.

Water and Moisture

— Do not use this product near water.

8.

Accessories

— Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing

bodily injury and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.

9.

Ventilation

— Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable opera-

tion of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or 
covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided.

10.

Power Sources

— Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label. 

If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power 
company. This product is equipped with a three-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.

Lightning

— Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm 

and when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the 
product due to lightning and power line surges.

13.

Overloading

— Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock.

14.

Inserting Objects into Unit

— Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings;

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire 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 this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali-

fied service personnel under the following conditions: 

a)

If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. 

b)

If liquid has been spilled into the product. 

c)

If the product has been exposed to rain or water. 

d)

If

the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. 

e)

If the product has

been dropped or damaged in any way. 

f)

If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

17.

Replacement Parts

— When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, and other hazards.

19.

Safety Check

— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician

to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

20.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

— Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.

21.

Heat

— The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Summary of Contents for Ztuner

Page 1: ...O w n e r s G u i d e Z t u n e r Z o n e Tu n e r Power Mono Band Mode Tune Ztuner Zone Tuner PARASOUND Ztuner ...

Page 2: ... Ventilation Requirements 5 Rack Mounting 5 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 6 Front Panel Display and Controls 9 Remote Control Handset 11 Maintenance 13 Typical Problems and Remedies 14 If You Require Assistance 15 Repairs Return Authorization and Shipping 15 Warranty Repair 15 Specifications 16 ...

Page 3: ...ug 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 Lightning Unplug the unit from t...

Page 4: ...tenna 300 Ω to 75 Ω balun transformer connector AM antenna single wire Please inspect the unit now and contact your Parasound Dealer promptly if you see evidence of shipping damage Save the carton and packing inserts in case you move or in the event you need to ship your amplifier for repair Before you proceed locate the serial number on the rear panel or underside of the unit and record it here f...

Page 5: ... fan is highly recommended Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try to avoid crowding or stacking the Ztuner tightly between other components A ventilation fan is also recommended where other heat producing equipment must be mounted close to the Ztuner Do not place the unit on carpeting or any other material that could obstruct air flow into the ven tilation holes ...

Page 6: ... high quality outdoor FM antenna Use round 75 Ω coaxial cable from the antenna with an F connector not included which you plug into the Ztuner s 75 Ω FM antenna receptacle If you use flat 300 Ω twin lead antenna wire use the balun adapter as described above Cable Transmission Most cable companies transmit FM stations as well as TV Check with your local cable company about the availability of FM st...

Page 7: ...tch is set to its Auto position the Ztuner is turned on and off with an external 9 V to 12 V voltage from your controller or preamplifier When the external voltage ceases the Ztuner will turn off immediately The Auto switch position disables the front panel Power button 12V In Connection The Ztuner 12V input uses a 2 5 mm sub mini jack To trigger the Ztuner plug one end of the provided cord into t...

Page 8: ...200 kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM Tuning increments in the EU position Europe UK Scandinavia are 50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM Zone 1 2 3 4 Switch You can select different remote command codes to control up to four Ztuners independently with the same wireless remote control system Set the Zone switch to the number 1 4 that cor responds to the zone you programmed with the remote control handset see...

Page 9: ...er was last used it will next display REGION CHANGE and the new US or EU setting The display will then show the following information For example MAX30 or MAX 8 indicate the maximum number of presets you have made available with the P 8 30 key on the remote control handset This feature enables you to restrict the total number of preset stations you tune to only the first eight presets so you can f...

Page 10: ... The Tune Mode button controls the three functions of the Tune knob Preset Tune Whenever PRESET appears the Tune knob selects only preset stations Note This will select among 30 or only 8 possible preset stations according to how you pressed the P 8 30 key on the remote control handset Whenever PRESET appears the tune knob selects preset stations Auto Tune After you press the Mode button once AUTO...

Page 11: ...sed simultaneously for about 1 5 seconds When the same zone code is programmed in the Ztuner and the remote handset the display will look like this example for a few seconds ZONE 1 refers to the Ztuner zone setting and R Zone 1 refers to the remote handset program ming In this example both are set to Zone 1 and the remote will control the unit However if the Ztuner and the remote handset are set u...

Page 12: ...mono output for stations which are broadcasting stereo signals When you press the Mono key to manually select mono output the display will show MONO E E stands for Enforced Press the Mono key again to restore automatic stereo mono operation Mem Memory Key The Ztuner can store up to 30 station presets The first preset number is 01 1 with MAX 8 and the last preset number is 30 MAX 30 To store a pres...

Page 13: ...ress key 3 This key works in conjunction with the Mem Memory key Note When MAX30 is displayed press the 0 key before selecting keys 1 2 or 3 Otherwise the Ztuner will wait approximately four sec onds with the adjacent digit flashing to see if you re going to press another key to select a 2 digit preset number Direct Frequency Tuning The numbered keys can select the broadcast frequency of the stati...

Page 14: ...is too weak to receive in stereo Press Mono button to enforce mono Poor AM Reception AM stations are more susceptible to interference from home appliances and electrical storms Inadequate antenna Use a longer wire Try repositioning it in different directions Static Interference from light dimmers or home appliances Could be poorly grounded AC house wiring Call electrician Static interference from ...

Page 15: ... purchase receipt is from a Parasound Authorized Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Units Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton 2 Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton likely to have been damaged in transit 3 Unit has inadequate packing unit likely to have been damaged in transit 4 Uni...

Page 16: ...ure Ratio 1 5 dB AM Suppression 60 dB AC Power Consumption 20 watts 12V Trigger Current Requirement 15 mA Dimensions 91 2 Wide 10 Deep with connectors 2 High with feet 13 4 panel only 241 x 254 x 50mm 44 1mm panel only Net and Shipping Weight 4 lbs 1 83 kg 6 7 lbs 3 1 kg Rack Mount Accessories May be Purchased Separately SBS Bracket and bolts to attach two Z series units side by side in a standard...

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