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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.
Installation and Ventilation Requirements
The Zphono generates virtually no heat and does not require special ventilation. Since it has no front
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.
230
AC Voltage Selector Switch.
Shown set for 230v.