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Parasound Zamp v.3 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. www.parasound.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ........... . 115v –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component. The Parasound Zamp v.3 Zone Amplifier is the third generation of one of the world’s most popular and proven audio amplifiers. It has been designed for a wide variety of applications, including multi-room, multi-zone installations, desktop audio, PC-Mac audio, bedroom or den systems.

  • Page 5: 115V - 230V Ac Selector Switch

    " rack. For rack mounting, you can fasten it to another Parasound Z series model by using the Parasound SBS (Side-by-Side) mounting kit. You can also mount a single Zamp v.3 in the rack with the accessory Zblank panel. The SBS includes four rack mount bolts plus four pairs of plastic “shoulder washers.”...

  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connections And Controls

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS Connection Precautions Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any input, trigger, or speaker wire connec- tions. Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose. Audio In Jacks Connect the cables from your preamplifier or controller’s output jacks to the Zamp v.3’s L and R audio In jacks.
  • Page 7 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued Bridged Mono/Stereo Operation You should not use a speaker with an impedance that is less than 8 Ω for Bridged Mono operation. In mono, the Zamp v.3 “bridges” the R channel to amplify the positive half of the audio signal and the L channel to amplify the negative half of the audio signal.
  • Page 8 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued 12V In Jack The Zamp v.3 12V input uses a 2.5mm sub-mini jack. To trigger the Zamp v.3, insert the trigger wire plug into this jack and the plug at the wire’s other end into the preamp or controller’s trigger output jack. Note: If the preamp or controller’s trigger output is a + and –...

  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    Zamp v.3. Maintaining Your Zamp v.3 Your Parasound Zamp v.3 power amplifier requires no periodic maintenance other than to receive an occasional flattering remark. It has no user-serviceable parts inside. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not remove its top cover.

  • Page 10: Typical Problems And Remedies

    TYPICAL PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES No sound Check that AC is live. Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends. Make sure the control preamp/receiver is switched to the correct input. Is the unit on? Check setting of the Turn On Options switch. Is the Hi-Temp or Protect (or both) illuminated? Check for excessive temperature, short circuit- ed speaker wires, low impedance speaker load, and inadequate ventilation to remove heat.

  • Page 11: If You Require Assistance

    IF YOU REqUIRE ASSISTANCE Call your Parasound dealer first. If the dealer can’t help you with your problem we encourage you to call Parasound’s Technical Service Department, 415 397-7100, Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm Pacific time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform. If we determine that your Zamp v.3 should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PARASOUND ZAMP V.3 SPECIFICATIONS Continuous Power Output—Stereo Dynamic Headroom 45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω, 1.5 dB both channels driven 60 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 4 Ω, Inter-Channel Crosstalk both channels driven 80 dB at 1 kHz; 60 dB at 20 kHz Continuous Power Output—Mono Bridged...
  • Page 13 CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES Notes:...
  • Page 14 Parasound Products, Inc., 2250 McKinnon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 Customer Service 415-397-7100 / Fax 415-397-0144 Technical Dept. service@parasound.com www.parasound.com rev 0.92 ©2011 Parasound Products, Inc.

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