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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115v – 230v AC Selector Switch. . Ventilation Requirements.. Rack Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 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. The versatility of the Zamp v.
3 ac voltage, installation, and rack mounting 115v–230v AC Voltage Selector Switch Make sure the 115/230V switch is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you connect the Zamp v.3’s power cord and before you install it. The 115/230v switch is found on the chassis bottom. The 115V position of this switch is correct for North America, Brazil; most other countries require setting it to 230V. Note: The Zamp v.3 may be seriously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly.
4 Rear Panel Connections and Controls Connection Precautions Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any input, trigger, or speaker wire connections. 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. Loop Jacks The L and R Loop jacks are convenient output connections for an additional power amplifier.
5 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.
6 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: I f the preamp or controller’s trigger output is a + and – terminal, you can cut the 3.5mm plug off one end of the included trigger wire and attach the bare wires to these terminals.
7 Front Panel Controls and Indicators Power Button Press the Power button once to turn the Zamp v.3 on, press it again to turn it off. Note: The Power button is inoperative when the Turn On Options switch is set to Audio or 12V. L and R Channel Indicators L and R will illuminate green when the Zamp v.3 is turned on and is operating normally. The green L or R indicator will not light if the fault condition is only in that channel.
8 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 circuited speaker wires, low impedance speaker load, and inadequate ventilation to remove heat.
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.
10 Parasound Zamp v.3 Specifications Continuous Power Output—Stereo 45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω, both channels driven 60 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 4 Ω, both channels driven Continuous Power Output—Mono Bridged 90 watts RMS, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω minimum impedance of 8 Ohms Current Capacity 12 amps peak per channel Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz, +0/-3 dB, 1 watt Total Harmonic Distortion 0.07%, at 8 Ω, 0.1% at 4 Ω, full output 0.02%, average listening levels IM Distortion 0.
We invite you to visit www.parasound.com for the most up-to-date information on your unit and to find out about other Parasound products. Learn why Parasound has been a quality and value favorite of magazine reviewers, sound professionals and listeners like you since we were founded in 1981. HALO - - •, - P ARASO UND PARASOUND NEWCLASSIC ~T _@ries I PARASOUND ® Parasound Products, Inc., 2250 McKinnon Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 Customer Service 415-397-7100 / Fax 415-397-0144 Technical Dept.
