User manual PARASOUND ZAMP

[. . . ] Before you proceed, find the serial number located on the rear panel of your amplifier and record it here for reference: Serial #____________________ Date of Purchase____________________ 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" within the product's enclosure 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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 1. Read Instructions -- Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this 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) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 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. Wall or Ceiling Mounting -- Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended. Heat -- The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat 11. 12. 21. -2- Zamp Front and Rear Panel Drawings Zamp/Zone Amplifier AC Present Auto On Power Switch Headphone Jack AC Present Auto On Indicator Indicator Zamp Front Panel Fuse Holder Zamp/Zone Amplifier L R Stereo R Mono Bridge CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Level L 5-12V DC Trigger + + + Input 120 Vac/60 Hz 120 W Parasound Products, Inc. San Francisco, CA USA R L Power Consumption: 120W 120V 60Hz AC Bridge Switch Input Jacks Level Controls DC Trigger 5-Way Binding Posts AC Receptacle Zamp Rear Panel -3- Making Connections to your ZAMP Refer to Drawing on Page 3 When making connections, make sure there is no strain or tension on input leads or speaker wires that could cause them to pull loose. AC Line Connection Before you attach the AC cord, make sure the ZAMP power switch is in its off position. The ZAMP includes a detachable audiophile-grade AC cord. We recommend that you use only this cord and try to make direct connection to the AC wall outlet. Input Connections Use the right and left channel RCA jacks for stereo operation. For bridged mono operation, use only the right channel input jack and leave the left channel jack disconnected. Speaker Connections -- General Recommendations You may use 4 - 8 rated speakers for stereo operation. We do not recommend lower impedance loads, because they may cause overheating and activate one of the protection circuits. The speaker terminals of the ZAMP will accept 1/4" spade lugs, dual or single-banana plugs or bare wire up to 12 AWG. For best results you should never use speaker wire thinner than 16 AWG. If you use bare wire without plugs, make sure you strip off only enough insulation so the bared wire fits through the hole that runs sideways through the terminal's metal shaft. Before inserting the wire, twist all its strands tightly to prevent strays that could cause a short circuit between + and - terminals. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]