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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. 

Read Instructions

 — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

2. 

Retain Instructions

 — Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. 

Heed Warnings

 — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4. 

Follow Instructions

 — Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.   

Cleaning

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 

Clean the outside of the product only.

6.   

Attachments

 — Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; 

they may be hazardous.

7. 

Water and Moisture

 — Do not use this product near water.

8.   

Accessories

 — 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.

9.   

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  
covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless 
proper ventilation is provided.

10.   

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.

11.   

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.

12.   

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 lightning and power line surges.

13. 

Overloading

 — Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a fire or electric shock.

14.   

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.

15.   

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.

16.   

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 power-supply 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.

17.   

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, elec-
tric shock, and other hazards.

19.   

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 operating condition.

20. 

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

 — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.

21.   

Heat

 — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 

stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Ztuner v.2

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Page 2: ...g 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 11 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 12 Lightning Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protect...

Page 3: ...ements 5 Rack Mounting 5 Rear Panel Connections and Controls 6 Front Panel Display and Controls 9 Remote Control Handset 11 Maintenance 13 Typical Problems and Remedies 13 If You Require Assistance 14 Repairs Return Authorization and Shipping 14 Warranty Repair 14 Specifications 15 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 ...

Page 4: ...gger wire with a 2 5mm plug on one end and a 3 5mm plug on the other FM antenna flexible dual wire folded dipole FM antenna 300 Ω to 75 Ω balun transformer connector AM loop antenna 2 page RS 232 programming guide 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 nee...

Page 5: ...ll develop around any heat producing equipment Therefore a ventilation fan is highly rec ommended Allow a few inches of empty space on each side and above the unit and try to avoid crowding or stacking the Ztuner v 2 tightly between other components A ventilation fan is also recommended where other heat producing equipment must be mounted close to the Ztuner v 2 Do not place the unit on carpeting ...

Page 6: ...eceptacle If you use flat 300 Ω twin lead antenna wire use the balun adapter as described above Cable Transmission Most cable companies transmit FM stations as well as TV Check with your local cable company about the availability of FM stations The quality of FM radio varies widely among cable operators Your Ztuner v 2 connects the same way as a second television Use a TV FM signal splitter not in...

Page 7: ...abled and the Ztuner v 2 must be turned on and off manually with the Power button on its front panel or by the remote handset Auto position When the Man Auto switch is set to its Auto position the Ztuner v 2 is turned on and off with an external 9 to 12 volts from your controller or preamplifier When the external voltage ceases the Ztuner v 2 will turn off immediately The Auto switch position disa...

Page 8: ...n select different remote command codes to control up to four Ztuner v 2s independently with the same wireless remote control system Set the Zone switch to the number 1 4 that corresponds to the zone you programmed with the remote control handset see Remote Control When you turn on the Ztuner v 2 after you move the Zone switch the display will briefly flash ZONE CHANGE with the zone number you jus...

Page 9: ...s last turned on or if its AC power was interrupted it will next display ZONE CHANGE with the new zone number 1 4 If you changed the Region setting since the Ztuner v 2 was last used it will next display REGION CHANGE and the new US or EU setting The display will then show the following information For example MAX20 or MAX 8 indicate the maximum number of presets you have made available with the P...

Page 10: ...rols the three functions of the Tune up and down buttons Preset Tune Whenever PRESET appears the Tune up and Tune down buttons select only preset stations Note This will select among 20 or only the preset stations according to what you set the Maximum preset number to using the Pre Max on the remote control handset Whenever PRESET appears the Tune up and Tune down buttons select the preset station...

Page 11: ...nds like this In this example the Ztuner v 2 Zone switch is set to Zone 3 and the remote handset is programmed for Zone 1 The remote is unable to control the unit Please remember that the Power ON and OFF buttons on the remote is determined by the zone settings for the Zpre2 To use the ON and OFF buttons set the Zpre2 zone on the remote to the same number as the rear panel Zone switch The Zpre2 po...

Page 12: ...d key If you don t press any number keys in this time no new preset station will be entered Pre Max Preset Maximum Key This key enables you to restrict the total number of preset stations so you can find your favorite stations more quickly when tuning the presets To set the maximum number of preset first press the Pre Max key and then a number between 1 and 20 AM and FM can have a separate number ...

Page 13: ...forth to MONO Station is too weak to receive in stereo Press Mono button to enforce mono Poor AM Reception AM stations are more susceptible to interference from home appliances and electrical storms Inadequate antenna Use a longer wire Try repositioning it in different directions Static Interference from light dimmers or home appliances Could be poorly grounded AC house wiring Call electrician Sta...

Page 14: ...ur 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 2 Unit was sent in an unsuitable shipping carton likely to have been damaged in transit 3 Unit has inadequate packing unit likely to have been damaged in transit 4 U...

Page 15: ...Hz 2 dB Total Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 0 08 FM Stereo 0 18 Total Harmonic Distortion AM 0 5 Capture Ratio 1 5 dB AM Suppression 60 dB AC Power Consumption 20 watts 12V Trigger Current Requirement 15 mA Dimensions 91 2 Wide 10 Deep with connectors 2 High with feet 13 4 panel only 241 x 254 x 50mm 44 1mm panel only Net and Shipping Weight 4 lbs 1 83 kg 6 7 lbs 3 1 kg Rack Mount Accessories May be...

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