Parasound Zbreeze Owners manual

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 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.

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

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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.

Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall, causing

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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:
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.
been dropped or damaged in any way.

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, electric
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.

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

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and stoves.

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f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

e) If the product has

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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115 – 230v AC Selector Switch

Rack Mounting

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Rear Panel Connections and Settings

Front Panel Controls

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If You Require Assistance

Warranty Repair

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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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INTRODUCTION

Applications

The Zbreeze is designed to prevent stagnant hot air around nearby heat-producing components,
drawing hot air away from a heat-producing component, and into the rack’s general circulating
air. It is not intended to exhaust hot air from an entire rack or compartment full of equipment
and should not be employed as a substitute for general rack or cabinet forced air circulation.

Temperatures can increase to dangerous levels around closely-spaced components where local
pockets of stagnant hot air are not exhausted by the overall air circulation in an equipment rack
or compartment.

The Zbreeze provides extremely quiet localized cooling by drawing heat away from components
that are installed directly above and below it. Three premium 92 mm ball-bearing whisper fans
draw hot air into the Zbreeze through openings in its bottom. This hot air is pushed out in two
directions, through openings in its top cover, to prevent the component above it from baking,
and through openings in its rear panel into the general cabinet air circulation.

The Zbreeze is designed to run continuously while your system is turned on so it does not use
a thermostat to switch it on and off. It prevents a local “hot spot” from forming rather than
running at high speed to cool it down after it’s already hot. Continuous operation enables the
fans in the Zbreeze to run slower for quieter operation and longer life. You can select the fan
speed which is adequate to keep the local area from overheating. It will run quietest on its low
fan speed setting and least quiet on its high fan speed setting.

Multiple Zbreezes, installed at strategic locations in the equipment rack, will prolong equipment
life and protect your investment.

You can also place the Zbreeze directly above a free-standing power amplifier to help dissipate
its heat and keep it running cooler. Most power amplifiers get hotter if they are driving low
impedance speaker loads and when they’re playing for a long time at high levels. The Zbreeze
can prevent the power amp’s thermal protection circuits from shutting it down.

Please read this manual thoroughly before you begin installation.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack your Zbreeze and these accessories:

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Detachable AC power cord

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Two trigger wires, one with 2.5 mm sub-mini plugs, one with a 2.5mm and a 3.5mm mini plug

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:

OWNERSHIP REFERENCE INFORMATION

Parasound Serial Number:

Date of Purchase: / /

Name of Dealer:

Dealer Street Address:

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