Parasound Zpre Zone Remote Control Operation, On and Off Buttons, Mute Button, Priority Function

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.

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