Parasound ZAMPV3 - User Manual

Page 2 - 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...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 115v – 230v AC Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Unpacking; INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for your purchase of this precision Parasound audio component. The Parasound Zamp v.3 Zone Amplifier is the third generation of one of the world’s most popular and proven audio amplifiers. It has been designed for a wide variety of applications, including multi-room, mu...

Page 5 - Installation and Ventilation Requirements; AC VOLTAgE, INSTALLATION, AND RACk MOUNTINg

115v–230v AC Voltage Selector Switch Make sure the 115/230V switch is set for the correct AC line (mains) voltage before you connect the Zamp v.3’s power cord and before you install it. The 115/230v switch is found on the chassis bottom. The 115V position of this switch is correct for North America,...

Page 6 - REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

Connection Precautions Disconnect the AC cord before making or changing any input, trigger, or speaker wire connec-tions. Make sure there is no strain or tension on any wires that could cause them to pull loose. Audio In Jacks Connect the cables from your preamplifier or controller’s output jacks to...

Page 7 - Bridged Mono/Stereo Operation; Mono Input and Speaker Connections; REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS continued

Bridged Mono/Stereo Operation You should not use a speaker with an impedance that is less than 8 Ω for Bridged Mono operation. In mono, the Zamp v.3 “bridges” the R channel to amplify the positive half of the audio signal and the L channel to amplify the negative half of the audio signal. In effect,...

Page 9 - Power Button; L and R Channel Indicators; Protect Indicator; Headphone Jack; Maintaining Your Zamp v.3; FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Power Button Press the Power button once to turn the Zamp v.3 on, press it again to turn it off. Note : The Power button is inoperative when the Turn On Options switch is set to Audio or 12V. L and R Channel Indicators L and R will illuminate green when the Zamp v.3 is turned on and is operating nor...

Page 10 - TYPICAL PROBLEMS AND REMEDIES

No sound - Check that AC is live. - Check that input cables and speaker wires are secure at both ends. - Make sure the control preamp/receiver is switched to the correct input. - Is the unit on? Check setting of the Turn On Options switch. - Is the Hi-Temp or Protect (or both) illuminated? Check for...

Page 11 - Before You Return Any Unit to Parasound for Service; Warranty Repair; 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, 415 397-7100 , Monday–Friday, 7am–5pm Pacific time. We can suggest other diagnostic tests you can easily perform. If we determine that your Zamp v.3 sho...

Page 12 - PARASOUND ZAMP V.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Continuous Power Output—Stereo 45 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω , both channels driven60 watts RMS x 2, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 4 Ω , both channels driven Continuous Power Output—Mono Bridged 90 watts RMS, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ω minimum impedance of 8 Ohms Current Capacity 12 amps peak per channel Frequency Res...

Page 13 - CONNECTION AND SETUP NOTES

Parasound ZAMPV3 - User Manual

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