Parasound Z Series user manual

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Zphono Phono Preamplifier
Zphono Phono Preamplifier
Owner’s G uide

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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. NO US

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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 pro

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Rear Panel Connections and Controls Make input and output connections before you attach the Zphono AC cord. Unplug the Zphono AC before making 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: If you don’t have a flat blade screwdriver you can turn the GND screw with a small c

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Typical Problems and Remedies No sound - Is 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. - Is 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 powe

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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 side-by-side in a standard 19" equipment rack. Signal to Noise Ratio: MM: 84 dB; MC: 58 dB 1 3 Zblank: 9 ⁄2"x 1 ⁄4" blank panel, required to mount a Input Impedance: 47 k ohms single Z series unit; Zblank kit includes one SBS. Input Overload: MM: 200 mV, MC: 36 mV RIAA Accurac