Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 inte...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction Introduction 2 115 – 230v AC Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 – 230v AC Selector Switch 115 – 230v AC Selec...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION
Thank You for Choosing Parasound Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component.The Parasound Zpre2 Preamplifier is the second generation of one of the world’s mostpopular and proven preamplifiers. It has been designed for a wide variety of applications,i...
Page 5 - AC VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, AND RACK MOUNTING; Installation and Ventilation Requirements
AC VOLTAGE, INSTALLATION, AND RACK MOUNTING 115v - 230v AC Voltage Selector Switch This switch is found on the chassis bottom. The 115V position of this switch is correct for North America; most other countries require setting it to 230V. Make sure the 115/230V switch is set for the correct AC line ...
Page 6 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS; Connection Precautions; Audio In Jacks; Remote Control, Priority Input Switching; Video In Jacks; Fixed – Rec Out; Video Output Jacks; Video Out
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS Connection Precautions Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any input, output or trigger wire connections.Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose. AC Voltage Selector On Bottom s, o, C Preamp 12V Trigger...
Page 7 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued; Automatic Turn On Options; Auto position
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued Zone 1 2 3 4 Switch You can ignore this switch if you are using a single Zpre2 in your system.The Zone switch and remote control handset can select four discrete IR codes to control up to four Zpre2s in four zones independently with a single remote hands...
Page 8 - 2V Trigger Jacks; Out Trigger Jack; AC Power Connections and AC Grounding
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued 12V Trigger Jacks In Trigger Jack The Zpre2 12V input uses a 2.5 mm sub-mini jack. To trigger the Zpre2, plug one end of the provided cord into this jack and the other end into the source component’s trigger output. Some components, including Parasound S...
Page 9 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAY; Mute
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND DISPLAY Power Button Press the Power button once to turn the Zpre2 on, press it again to turn it off. Note: The Power button is inoperative when the rear panel Auto On switch is set to Auto. Note: Note: (Headphone) Jack The headphone jack accepts a 1/8” (3.5 mm) mini plug. T...
Page 10 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS; Indicator Function
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS The PTZ-1 remote control has a range of approximately 20 - 25 feet (6 - 7.5 meters). Use only AAA alkaline batteries in the handset and insert them according to the + and – polarity markings in the battery compartment. The PTZ-1 Off, On, Mute Volume, In 1-4 buttons, Zpre2 Pr...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS continued; Pre Set Button; IR Zone Code Numbers
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS continued With this handy feature the Zpre2 will automatically switch to your favorite source component whenever it’s playing. If you use the Zpre2 to control a DVD player, tuner and satellite receiver in your bedroom, you can connect its Audio In 1 jacks to the feed from a ...
Page 12 - ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY?; No sound; Background Hum
ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY? No sound - Check that AC is live.- Check that input and output cables are secure at both ends.- Make sure it is switched to the correct input.- Is the unit on? Check setting of the Auto-Man switch. Remote does not operate - Zpre2 won’t respond to the remote control. Press ...
Page 13 - Before You Return Any Unit to Parasound for Service; Warranty Repair; WARRANTY REPAIR
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, 8am - 4pm Pacific time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform. If we determine tha...
Page 14 - PARASOUND ZPRE2 SPECIFICATIONS
PARASOUND ZPRE2 SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Response – Audio 10 Hz - 100 kHz, +0/-3 dB10 Hz - 50 kHz, +0/-0.8 dB Frequency Bandwidth – Composite Video 10 MHz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.006% S/N Ratio 112 dB, input shorted, IHF A-weighted92 dB, input shorted, unweighted Input Impedance 15 k Ω Input Sen...
Page 15 - NOTES