Parasound Zpre Zone - Manual (Page 9)

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Remote Control Operation
The Zpre remote handset controls power On and Off, Input Select, Mute, and Priority
Activation. The remaining buttons control the matching Parasound TDQ-150 FM/AM
tuner. The remote control handset uses two AAA alkaline batteries. To open the battery
compartment, simply push downward on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. Be
sure to observe the correct battery polarity that is marked inside the plastic case.
On and Off Buttons
Separate On and Off buttons assure straightforward Zpre On and Off status. This
facilitates operation by a system controller or when programming buttons on a learning
remote control.
Mute Button
Press the Zpre Mute button to interrupt the audio signal at the Variable Output jacks. The
Mute button doesn’t affect the Fixed Output jacks or the Headphone jack output.
Source Selection Buttons
Each button selects one of the four input sources. The square around Input 1 is a reminder
that this is the input equipped with the Priority circuit.
Priority Function
If you press and hold the Input 1 button for four seconds, it activates the Priority function
and the Priority LED is illuminated. To disengage the Priority function, press and hold the
Input 1 button a second time. The Priority LED will turn off.
When Priority is Activated
Whenever a signal is present at the Zpre Input 1 Audio jacks, it always selects Input 1
audio and video. As long as an audio signal is present at the Zpre Input 1 jacks you cannot
switch to another input. If no signal is present at the Zpre Input 1 Audio jacks, you may
select another input. However, as soon as a signal reappears at the Input 1 Audio jacks,
it will automatically select Input 1.
When the audio signal at the Zpre Input 1 Audio jacks is no longer present, it will
automatically switch to whichever input you previously selected. There’s a five-second
delay that prevents the Zpre from switching to another input during the silence between
tracks while playing a CD.
When Priority is Inactive
Input 1 operates the same as Inputs 2 - 4.
Volume Buttons
The Volume buttons increase or decrease the signal level at the Variable Output
jacks.