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Parasound

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 ZoneMaster

 

 1250 Owner’s Manual  

Page 2

 

 

Important Safety Instructions 

 

 

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 operation 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 qualified  

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. 

18. 

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. 

19. 

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

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

20. 

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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Страница 2: ...ree 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 ...

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Страница 15: ...ched the channel sees only 4 ohms If 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 14 for details Why is there no sound from my speakers Are the channel lights illuminated green on the front panel indic...

Страница 16: ...h 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 sh...

Страница 17: ...Crosstalk 70 dB at 20 kHz Input Sensitivity 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 1500 Watts maximum 100 Watts typical 38 Watts idle all zones on 12 Watts idle one zone on 0 5 Watts standby 110 130 VAC 6...

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