Myryad ZMINI Z40 User manual

Z40 Headphone Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This Myryad Z40 Headphone Amplier has been
designed to oer a combination of high quality
sound reproduction and elegant styling. The Z40 can
accept up to four line-level input sources. Outputs
are provided for two pairs of headphones and there
is also a line level output so that the Z40 can be used
as a preamplier. All functions – input selection,
volume and standby – can be operated using a
Myryad system remote control handset (eg. MSR2 or
MSR3).
When used with a Myryad Z-Series or MX-Series
system the Z40’s Smart My-Link® input/output oers
improved functionality.
• The Smart My-Link® input can be connected to a
Myryad CD player and Tuner – for example - which
will automatically be switched on or o when the
Z40 is switched on or o.
• The Smart My-Link® input/output can be coupled to
other Myryad products that can then be remote-
controlled via the Z40’s infra-red receiver - or vice-
versa.
• When linked via the Smart My-Link® to other
Z-Series products or other compatible Myryad
products, a number of extra features become
available which make the system as a whole easier
and quicker to operate.
INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
The Z40 generates a modest amount of heat and
requires ventilation. Do not place it on a rug or
other soft surface into which it could sink. The Z40
should not be installed in a built-in situation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided.
CAUTION: THIS APPARATUS MUST NOT BE
EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. OBJECTS
FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES MUST NOT
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
THE POWER CORD MUST BE DISCONNECTED
FROM THE REAR OF THE APPARATUS, OR THE
WALL SOCKET, TO PROVIDE ISOLATION. ONE
OR OTHER OF THESE CONNECTIONS MUST BE
READILY ACCESSIBLE WHEN THE APPARATUS IS
IN USE.
Do not remove the cover, or attempt to modify
or repair any item yourself. Refer all servicing to a
qualied technician.
ACCESSORIES
Your Z40 is supplied with the following accessories.
• Separate mains power cord to suit country of sale.
• My-Link interconnect (0.5m RCA-RCA).
• 2 x 6.35mm - 3.5mm jack adaptor.
CONTENTS
• Introduction 2
• Installation and Safety 2
• Accessories 2
• Installing your Z40 3
Rear panel connections
• Operating your Z40 4
Front panel controls
• Remote Control Handset Operation 5
• System Operation with Smart My-Link 5
• Trouble-shooting guide 6
• Specications 7

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4 NET input
Connect the line level audio signal output cables
from a Network Audio streamer to these sockets.
Alternatively, a Myryad DVD player or any other line
level source may be connected to this input.
NOTE: This input is for an analogue audio signal, not
for the digital output from your player.
5 Tuner input
Connect the audio output cables from a radio tuner
to these sockets. If you do not have a tuner then
any other line level source may be connected to this
input.
6 AUX input
The audio output from any line level source may be
connected to this input.
7 LINE outputs
The Z40 is provided with a pair of LINE outputs
so that it may be used as a preamplier. The LINE
outputs may be taken to a separate power amplier
and loudspeakers.
8 GAIN switch
The switch allows the Z40’s gain to be optimised
for dierent applications. The gain should be set so
that the volume control is around the middle of its
range for normal listening. It is recommended that
the gain is set to LOW when rst using the Z40 with
headphones.
The gain should normally only need to be set to
HIGH with high impedance headphones (200 ohms
or greater) or when the Z40 is being used as a
preamplier.
NOTE: The gain setting should only be changed
when the Z40 is switched into Standby.
INSTALLING YOUR Z40
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
1 Power inlet
Before making any connection, check that the mains
voltage setting printed on the rear panel is the same
as your local mains supply. Plug the female (socket)
end of the power cord into the power inlet on the rear
of the amplier. Plug the male (plug) end of the cord
into a“live”wall socket or a suitable extension cable.
2 My-Link input/output
When the Z40 is used in a system with other
Z-Series products (or Myryad MX-Series), all may
be joined together via the My-Link. My-Link is a
communications bus that allows all the linked
components to operate together as a system and
distributes the remote commands received by any
one to each of the others.
The simplest function provided by the My-Link bus is
that all linked units will switch into or out of standby
mode when the Z40’s front panel or remote control
standby key is pressed.
When other Myryad products equipped with Smart
My-Link® are connected via the My-Link many more
powerful system features are available (see page 5).
Use a short RCA-to-RCA (phono-to-phono)
interconnect cable to connect from the MYLINK OUT
socket on the Z40 to the MY-LINK IN socket on the
CD player and a second cable from the MY-LINK OUT
socket on the CD player to the MY-LINK IN socket
on the Tuner –“daisy-chain”fashion. Further Myryad
Z-Series or MX-Series products can be linked in the
same way, running from the MY-LINK OUT socket on
the Tuner. Inexpensive interconnects may be used as
the Smart My-Link bus carries only control signals, not
audio, so these cables have no eect on sound quality.
3 CD input
Connect the audio output cables from a CD player to
these sockets. If you do not have a CD player then any
other line level source may be connected to this input.
Note: this input is for an analogue audio signal, not
for the digital output from your player.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
1 Standby
When Z40 is plugged into a live wall socket it will power
up in“standby” mode and the LED (Light Emitting
Diode) by the STANDBY button will glow red. In this
mode the internal circuitry is powered up, but disabled
so that it consumes very little power (less than 0.5W).
When the STANDBY button is pressed the circuitry
is activated and, after a few seconds delay, the
audio outputs will be enabled. During this delay
period while the internal circuitry is stabilising the
STANDBY LED will ash white. When the outputs are
de-muted it will glow white continuously. When the
STANDBY button is pressed again the amplier will
be returned to standby mode, the STANDBY LED will
glow red again and all other LEDs and displays will be
extinguished.
When the Z40 is switched out of standby, the input
used last is automatically selected and, after a few
seconds settling delay, the outputs will be connected.
CAUTION: WHEN IN STANDBY MODE THE
INTERNAL CIRCUITRY IS STILL LIVE, SO ALL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
2 Infra-red receiver
The infra-red (IR) remote control receiver is mounted
behind the window next to the standby LED as
indicated. It must therefore not be obscured when
the unit is to be operated using a remote control
handset. Where possible it is best to arrange that the
IR window is in “line-of-sight” of the remote handset.
When various components are connected via the My-
Link bus, only one needs to receive the IR command
signals in order to control any of the linked units.
3 Volume control
The volume control adjusts the sound level of the
headphones and line outputs.
When the MUTE mode is engaged using the remote
control, the STANDBY LED will ash repeatedly to
indicate this condition. Always press MUTE on the
remote handset again to disengage MUTE before
advancing the volume control setting.
4 Source select button and LEDs (CD, NET, TUNER
and AUX inputs)
The SOURCE select button is used to choose which
signal source you want to listen to. The chosen source
is indicated by one of the white LEDs to the left of the
source select button. When the button is pressed the
next source is chosen, moving left to right (CD > NET
> TUNER > AUX). If the button is pressed with AUX
selected the CD input is selected next.
The selected source will be sent to the line outputs
when no headphones are plugged in. When
headphones are plugged in the line outputs are
muted and the selected source will only be sent to
the headphones outputs.
AUTO SWITCH-OFF
If no audio signal is received by the selected input (no
sound) for a continuous period of 20 minutes, the Z40
will automatically switch to standby to save energy. At
the same time the Z40 will also switch any My-Linked
products into standby (e.g. CD player, tuner etc.).
If, during a period of silence, the selected input is
changed, or any remote control command received,
the 20 minute timer will be re-started
When the Z40 is My-Linked in a system with other
Myryad products, unselected source products may
be switched to standby after 10 minutes by Myryad’s
Power Save Mode – see “System Operation with
Smart My-Link” on page 5.
NOTE: For special situations and test purposes, the
Auto Switch-O function may be disabled. With the
unit in standby, press and hold the front panel source
select button and simultaneously press the standby
button. The unit will then switch on without any Auto
Switch-O. It will remain in this state when switched
into and out of standby, but the Auto Switch-O will
be re-instated if the mains power is disconnected.
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Headphone Amplifier
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REMOTE CONTROL
HANDSET OPERATION
Myryad’s MSR3 handset has been ergonomically
designed to be easy and comfortable to use. It
will also control Myryad’s Integrated Ampliers,
Preampliers, CD Players, Tuners and DVD Players.
See the MSR3 System Remote Owner’s manual for
details of its use with these products.
The handset keys allocated to control of the Z40 are
active in all handset modes and are as follows:
Standby
This key operates in exactly the same way as the
STANDBY button on the front panel.
Vol and q
Press one of the VOLUME or qkeys to increase
or decrease the volume setting - in exactly the same
way as rotating the front panel volume control. If the
amplier is in mute mode (after pressing MUTE on
the R/C handset) then pressing the VOLUME key
will automatically disengage mute mode and
re-instate the audio signal. This prevents an
excessively high volume level from being set by
mistake
Mute
Press the MUTE key on the handset to engage mute
mode. The outputs will be muted and the white
STANDBY LED will ash slowly. MUTE is a “toggle”
function, so pressing the key again will disengage
the mute mode.
CD, NET, TUN and AUX
These keys allow direct access to input sources.
When a new source is selected, the previous source is
automatically cancelled.
INSTALLING AND REPLACING
HANDSET BATTERIES
The MSR3 Remote Handset uses two 1.5 V type
AAA batteries. To t new batteries rst open the
battery compartment in the rear of the handset
and remove any existing batteries. Fit the new
ones as directed by the symbols moulded inside
the battery compartment, then replace the battery
compartment cover. The batteries should always
be removed if they are discharged (indicated by
no remote control operation or by operation only
at very short range), or if the remote control is not
going to be used for an extended period.
SYSTEM OPERATION WITH
SMART MY-LINK®
When used as a linked system (which must include
one Smart My-Link® equipped “Control Amplier”
like the Z40, or a Preamplier) Myryad products
equipped with Smart My-Link® have a number of
extra features that make the system as a whole easier
and quicker to use than a normal hi-. These include:
Start-on-Play (CD)
Press play on the CD player (or the remote control)
and both the CD player and Z40 will switch out of
standby (if necessary) and play the CD. The Z40 will
automatically select the CD source.
Start-on-Open (CD)
Press open/close on the CD player (or the remote
control) and both the CD player and Z40 will switch
out of standby (if necessary) and the CD drawer
will open. The Z40 will automatically select the CD
source.
Intelligent Input Selection (Amplier)
Press a source select button on the remote control
and the system will awaken only the Z40 and the
selected source.
Mute/Pause Control (Amplier/CD)
When using the CD player, selecting mute from the
remote control will mute the amplier and pause
the CD. When the Z40 mute is cancelled, the CD will
continue playing.
Power-Saving Mode (Amplier/Tuner/CD)
The Z40 will switch the Tuner or CD Player into
standby if either source remains unselected for more
than ten minutes.
Automatic Switch-On (Tuner/CD)
If the standby button on the Tuner or CD Player is
pressed, the Z40 will also awaken and select the
correct source.
(avaliable seperately)

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Possible solutions to some of the most common problems.
No sound:
• Power turned o or system in standby mode. Check that the white STANDBY LED is illuminated white and
that the relevant source component is also active.
• Mute mode engaged (indicated by ashing white standby LED). Press MUTE key or volume up on remote
control to disengage Mute mode.
• An inoperative input has been selected (e.g. CD input with no CD playing).
• An input has been selected with no source connected.
• UK version only: The fuse in the mains plug has failed. Check and replace if necessary.
Sound in one channel only:
• Headphones jack not plugged fully into socket. Make sure jack is pushed fully home.
• Interconnect cable pulled loose or making poor contact. Check and, if necessary, un-plug and re-plug all
relevant cables.
Loud buzz or hum:
• Interconnect cable pulled partially out of its socket.
• Defective interconnect cable.
For further help please visit Myryad website at www.myryad.co.uk

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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum output level 32Ω load ≥ 4 Vrms (0.5 W)
600Ω load ≥ 8 Vrms (107 mW)
Gain High +14 dB
Low +4 dB
Input impedance 20kΩ
Frequency response (20Hz – 20kHz) ±0.1dB
THD (1 Vrms output) <0.001%
Signal-to-Noise ratio High gain 106 dB
(A weighted, ref. 1V rms output) Low gain 115 dB
Output impedance Headphones outputs <0.5Ω
Line output 75Ω
Dimensions (w x h x d) 215 x 56 x 228mm
Weight (net) 2.60kg
Supply voltage (set by internal wiring) 120 or 230V
Finish Natural Silver fascia with Silver Grey casing
or Satin Black fascia with Black Casing.

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