Parasound Z Series Turntable User Manual
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1. 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 only with a few drops of water Typical Problems and Remedies No sound ls the green indicator lit Check that AC is live Check that input and output cables are secure Make sure the control preamp receiver is switched to the correct input ls the record playing Check the tonearm s cueing device Background Hum Move the AC Polarity switch to Invert Move audio cables and AC cords away from each other Try different routes for the audio cables and AC cords Move the Zphono away from components with large power transformers Connect the Zphono GND to the receiver s chassis with a separate wire Distorted Sound Move the MM MC switch to MM Weak Sound Move the MM MC switch to MC 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 toll free at 1 866 770 8324 Monday Friday 7am 5pm Pacific time We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform If we determine that your Zselect should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing we will provide the location of a warranty center near you or shipping instructions for the unit s return to Parasound Before You Return Any Unit to Parasound2. 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 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable opera tion of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or cov ered This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided 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 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 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 l
3. for Service Before you send your unit to Parasound you will need to obtain a specific Return Authorization RA number and shipping instructions from Parasound s Technical Department The RA number must be clearly marked on the outer carton Use the original factory packing materials and arrange adequate insurance to cover its value You must include a copy of your purchase receipt since this document establishes the validity of this unit s warranty Warranty repairs are only performed by Parasound or Parasound Authorized warranty centers when your purchase receipt is from a Parasound Authorized Dealer or Parasound Authorized Reseller Units Will Be Refused by Parasound Under the Following Conditions 1 Unit was sent without the Parasound assigned RA number marked on the carton Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton likely to have been damaged in transit Unit has inadequate packing unit likely to have been damaged in transit Unit was shipped collect for shipping charges We do not accept collect shipments Unit was shipped via the US Postal Service Unit was sent to an address other than the address instructed by our Technical Department Note The shipping address is not the same as Parasound s office address Oa RwWN Warranty Repair Read your accompanying Parasound Limited Warranty carefully to understand the applicable rights and limitations This section provides instructions for obtaining repairs both for units covered under the
4. PARASOUND SEVLEeS Zphono Phono Preamplifier PARASOUND Zphono Phono Preamplifier Owners Guide NESS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION A 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 OVP a 10 17 19 20 21 Read Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product Retain Instructions Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Follow Instructions Follow all operating and use instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Clean the outside of the product only Attachments Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer they may be hazardous Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water Accessories
5. Parasound Limited Warranty and for units or situations which 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 or Parasound Authorized Reseller Unit s serial number was removed modified or defaced Unit shows evidence of abuse and or misuse Unit was modified in any way A prior repair was attempted by an unauthorized repair station IAN O PARASOUND O PARASOUND O 0 O phone Phono Preamplifier OO O Zphono SBS Behind Panels Zblank panel Zphono Specifications Input Sensitivity for 1 1v Output MM 5 mV Rack Mount Accessories May be Purchased Separately MC 0 9 mV SBS Bracket and bolts to attach two Z series units Signal to Noise Ratio MM 84 dB MC 58 dB side by side in a standard 19 equipment rack Input Impedance 47 k ohms Zblank 9 x 1 blank panel required to mount a Input Overload MM 200 mV MC 36 mV single Z series unit Zblank kit includes one SBS RIAA Accuracy 0 25 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Net and Shipping Weight AC Power 115 V 230 V 60 Hz 50 Hz 5W 4 lbs 1 8 kg 6 Ibs 27 kg Dimensions 9 Wide 10 Deep with connectors 2 High with feet 1 panel only 241 x 254 x 50mm 44 1mm panel only PARASOUND Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 Customer Service 415 397 7100 Technical Dept 415 675 7272 Fax 415 397 0144 www paras
6. any audio connections Input Connections Insert the turntable s left and right channel audio plugs into the Zphono L and R channel In Input jacks Connect the bare end of the turntable s separate ground wire securely under the Zphono GND Ground terminal screw Note lf you don t have a flat blade screwdriver you can turn the GND screw with a small coin Cartridge Selector Switch Select MM for a moving magnet cartridge or MC for a moving coil cartridge If you are in doubt about your cartridge try the MM switch position first o Qe sli AC Polarity Zphono P I D DE Out Parasound Products Inc San Francisco CA USA AC Voltage Selector On Bottom MM Me O R R Invert Normal Zphono Phono Preamplifier In Output Connections Turn your control preamp or receiver s volume down all the way before making connections This will prevent a loud burst of sound which could damage your other equipment To be even safer turn off the system s power first Connect cables from the Zphono L and R channel Out Output jacks to the L and R inputs on your control preamplifier or receiver Suitable input jacks will typically be labeled Audio CD Tuner Aux or Tape Play If your preamp or receiver has an input labeled Phono do not use it Note Eliminate any tension on the cables that could cause their plugs to become loose AC Line Cord Plug the Zphono AC cord into an unswitched AC outlet that remains live The Zphono s
7. hould be left on all the time to avoid annoying turn on transient noises Its power consumption is negligible so please don t worry about switching it off Background Hum Background hum is more likely to be a problem with a phono preamplifier than with other components because it has far higher gain to amplify the small signals from the cartridge AC Polarity Switch One of the most effective methods for reducing hum is to reverse the polarity of the unit s AC connection However AC plugs only fit into an outlet one way The AC Polarity switch enables you to reverse the AC polarity without moving the AC plug The Normal position is usually correct but if background hum is audible you might eliminate it by moving the AC Polarity switch to Invert Note Eliminating hum may require trial and error Leaving the turntable ground wire disconnected might decrease hum Hum might be reduced if you connect the turntable s ground wire directly to your control preamp or receiver instead of the Zphono You may need to connect an additional ground wire between the Zphono GND terminal and the metal chassis of your control preamp or receiver Experiment with how the audio cables and AC cords are positioned Moving a cord or cable to a different position often reduces hum Maintaining your Zphono Your Zphono requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside To avoid the risk of electric shock do not remove its top cover
8. ightning and power line surges 3 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords This can result in a fire or electric shock 4 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 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 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to quali fied service personnel under the following conditions a If the powersupply 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 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 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 o
9. nt panel controls it may be located near your other audio video components or hidden out of sight Locate the Zphono at least a few feet away from amplifiers or receivers Sometimes their power transformer radiate energy that will cause the Zphono to add a background hum that is audible at your speakers The AC power cords of other components and the Zphono s own AC cord can also induce hum into the audio input and output cables Try to keep audio cables as far as possible from AC power cords Try to avoid running audio cables and AC cords parallel to each other Audio cables should cross AC cords at a 90 degree angle so they re perpendicular Rack Mounting The Zphono occupies only half the width of a single rack space in a standard 19 equipment 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 Zphono in the rack with the accessory Zblank panel The SBS includes four rack mount bolts plus four pairs of plastic shoulder washers The washers are impor tant because they insulate the Zphono front panel and chassis from the metal equipment rack and from the four mounting bolts Locate these washers on both sides of the front panel before the mounting bolts are screwed into the rack rail Rear Panel Connections and Controls Make input and output connections before you attach the Zphono AC cord Unplug the Zphono AC before making
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11. perating 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 and other products including amplifiers that produce heat www parasound com Thank You for Choosing Parasound Congratulations on your purchase of this precision component and thank you for your selection of Parasound Please take a few moments to review this manual so you may enjoy all the benefits of your new Zphono s unique features Please inspect the unit now and contact your Parasound Dealer promptly if you see evidence of shipping damage Save the carton and packing inserts in case you move or in the event you need to ship your amplifier for repair Before you proceed locate the serial number on the rear panel or underside of the unit and record it here for future reference Serial Purchase Date Parasound Dealer Phone Number 115v 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch This switch is found on the chassis bottom Make sure the 115 230V switch is set for the correct AC line mains voltage before you connect the Zphono s power cord and before you install it The unit may be seri ously damaged if this switch is set incorrectly AC Voltage Selector Switch Shown set for 230v Installation and Ventilation Requirements The Zphono generates virtually no heat and does not require special ventilation Since it has no fro
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