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Operating Your ZAMP
Refer to Drawing on Page 3
Power Switch
Manual Turn On
Press the upper side to turn the unit on manually; press the lower side to turn the unit off.
Automatic Turn On
When the power switch is in the off position, the power amplifier can be turned on with external DC voltage
applied to the DC trigger connector on the rear panel. If you want to turn on your ZAMP a DC trigger, leave
the power switch in the Off (down) position.
DC Trigger Connection
This connector provides a way to trigger your amplifier on with an external DC voltage source ranging from
+ 5 Vdc to +12 Vdc at 25 milliamps. With the main power switch on the Off (down) position, the amplifier
can be turned on with voltage from any external DC source such as the +12 Vdc trigger from the Parasound
P/SP-1500. Once the Zamp has been triggered on with a DC trigger, the green Auto On LED illuminates.
Immediately after the DC trigger voltage is removed, the Zamp will automatically turn itself off and the Auto
On LED will no longer illuminate.
Level Controls
Each channel has a separate input level control. If your preamplifier has relatively high gain, it may be
necessary to reduce the input level control settings on the ZAMP. We located the level controls on its rear
panel, so you can set them once and leave them alone.
Headphone Jack
The built in headphone jack drives any headphones with an impedance of 8
Ω
or higher. The ZAMP must
be triggered on with an audio signal or DC trigger before it will pass a signal to the headphone jack. The output
to the speakers is muted when you plug headphones into the Zamp.
Maintaining Your ZAMP
The ZAMP requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. Do not remove the
top cover to avoid risk of electric shock. To keep it clean use only a soft cloth and never use any solvents
or abrasives. Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened with clean water or window cleaner.
In Case of Trouble
If you suspect a problem with this unit, contact your authorized Parasound Dealer or Installer, or call
Parasound Technical Services. We may be able to suggest diagnostic tests you can easily perform that may
save you a lot of trouble. If we determine that your ZAMP should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized
Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing, call for the location of a Warranty Center near you.
If you choose to send it to Parasound, you must obtain a Return Authorization number. Before shipping,
repack the unit in its original packing plus an additional outer cardboard carton for extra protection during
transit. After we repair the unit under warranty, we will return the unit to you freight prepaid.
Power Fuse
The ZAMP has an external fuse located within the AC inlet on the rear panel. This fuse may blow as a result
of an internal fault condition to protect the unit from possible damage to internal parts. Never replace this
fuse with a larger value. Substitution of a larger fuse may create serious stress or damage to internal parts
and will void your warranty.
