Zmini-Series

Z 4 0 He a d p h o n e Am p lifier
Owner’s Manual

CD/DAC NET TUNER AUX

Z 40
HEADPHONES

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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
• Specifications 7

INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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

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INSTALLING YOUR Z40
230V

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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

1 Power inlet 4 NET input
Before making any connection, check that the mains Connect the line level audio signal output cables
voltage setting printed on the rear panel is the same from a Network Audio streamer to these sockets.
as your local mains supply. Plug the female (socket) Alternatively, a Myryad DVD player or any other line
end of the power cord into the power inlet on the rear level source may be connected to this input.
of the amplifier. Plug the male (plug) end of the cord
into a “live” wall socket or a suitable extension cable. NOTE: This input is for an analogue audio signal, not
for the digital output from your player.
2 My-Link input/output
When the Z40 is used in a system with other 5 Tuner input
Z-Series products (or Myryad MX-Series), all may Connect the audio output cables from a radio tuner
be joined together via the My-Link. My-Link is a to these sockets. If you do not have a tuner then
communications bus that allows all the linked any other line level source may be connected to this
components to operate together as a system and input.
distributes the remote commands received by any
one to each of the others. 6 AUX input
The audio output from any line level source may be
The simplest function provided by the My-Link bus is connected to this input.
that all linked units will switch into or out of standby
mode when the Z40’s front panel or remote control 7 LINE outputs
standby key is pressed. The Z40 is provided with a pair of LINE outputs
so that it may be used as a preamplifier. The LINE
When other Myryad products equipped with Smart outputs may be taken to a separate power amplifier
My-Link® are connected via the My-Link many more and loudspeakers.
powerful system features are available (see page 5).
8 GAIN switch
Use a short RCA-to-RCA (phono-to-phono) The switch allows the Z40’s gain to be optimised
interconnect cable to connect from the MYLINK OUT for different applications. The gain should be set so
socket on the Z40 to the MY-LINK IN socket on the that the volume control is around the middle of its
CD player and a second cable from the MY-LINK OUT range for normal listening. It is recommended that
socket on the CD player to the MY-LINK IN socket the gain is set to LOW when first using the Z40 with
on the Tuner – “daisy-chain” fashion. Further Myryad headphones.
Z-Series or MX-Series products can be linked in the
same way, running from the MY-LINK OUT socket on The gain should normally only need to be set to
the Tuner. Inexpensive interconnects may be used as HIGH with high impedance headphones (200 ohms
the Smart My-Link bus carries only control signals, not or greater) or when the Z40 is being used as a
audio, so these cables have no effect on sound quality. preamplifier.

3 CD input NOTE: The gain setting should only be changed

Connect the audio output cables from a CD player to when the Z40 is switched into Standby.
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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 CD/DAC NET TUNER AUX

Headphone Amplifier Z40

HEADPHONES

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

1 Standby 4 Source select button and LEDs (CD, NET, TUNER
When Z40 is plugged into a live wall socket it will power and AUX inputs)
up in “standby” mode and the LED (Light Emitting The SOURCE select button is used to choose which
Diode) by the STANDBY button will glow red. In this signal source you want to listen to. The chosen source
mode the internal circuitry is powered up, but disabled is indicated by one of the white LEDs to the left of the
so that it consumes very little power (less than 0.5W). source select button. When the button is pressed the
next source is chosen, moving left to right (CD > NET
When the STANDBY button is pressed the circuitry > TUNER > AUX). If the button is pressed with AUX
is activated and, after a few seconds delay, the selected the CD input is selected next.
audio outputs will be enabled. During this delay
period while the internal circuitry is stabilising the The selected source will be sent to the line outputs
STANDBY LED will flash white. When the outputs are when no headphones are plugged in. When
de-muted it will glow white continuously. When the headphones are plugged in the line outputs are
STANDBY button is pressed again the amplifier will muted and the selected source will only be sent to
be returned to standby mode, the STANDBY LED will the headphones outputs.
glow red again and all other LEDs and displays will be
extinguished.
AUTO SWITCH-OFF
When the Z40 is switched out of standby, the input
used last is automatically selected and, after a few If no audio signal is received by the selected input (no
seconds settling delay, the outputs will be connected. sound) for a continuous period of 20 minutes, the Z40
will automatically switch to standby to save energy. At
CAUTION: WHEN IN STANDBY MODE THE the same time the Z40 will also switch any My-Linked
INTERNAL CIRCUITRY IS STILL LIVE, SO ALL products into standby (e.g. CD player, tuner etc.).
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
If, during a period of silence, the selected input is
2 Infra-red receiver changed, or any remote control command received,
The infra-red (IR) remote control receiver is mounted the 20 minute timer will be re-started
behind the window next to the standby LED as
indicated. It must therefore not be obscured when When the Z40 is My-Linked in a system with other
the unit is to be operated using a remote control Myryad products, unselected source products may
handset. Where possible it is best to arrange that the be switched to standby after 10 minutes by Myryad’s
IR window is in “line-of-sight” of the remote handset. Power Save Mode – see “System Operation with
When various components are connected via the My- Smart My-Link” on page 5.
Link bus, only one needs to receive the IR command
signals in order to control any of the linked units. NOTE: For special situations and test purposes, the
Auto Switch-Off function may be disabled. With the
3 Volume control unit in standby, press and hold the front panel source
The volume control adjusts the sound level of the select button and simultaneously press the standby
headphones and line outputs. button. The unit will then switch on without any Auto
Switch-Off. It will remain in this state when switched
When the MUTE mode is engaged using the remote into and out of standby, but the Auto Switch-Off will
control, the STANDBY LED will flash repeatedly to be re-instated if the mains power is disconnected.
indicate this condition. Always press MUTE on the
remote handset again to disengage MUTE before
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REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION WITH
HANDSET OPERATION
(avaliable seperately)
SMART MY-LINK®
Myryad’s MSR3 handset has been ergonomically When used as a linked system (which must include
designed to be easy and comfortable to use. It one Smart My-Link® equipped “Control Amplifier”
will also control Myryad’s Integrated Amplifiers, like the Z40, or a Preamplifier) Myryad products
Preamplifiers, CD Players, Tuners and DVD Players. equipped with Smart My-Link® have a number of
See the MSR3 System Remote Owner’s manual for extra features that make the system as a whole easier
details of its use with these products. and quicker to use than a normal hi-fi. These include:

The handset keys allocated to control of the Z40 are Start-on-Play (CD)
active in all handset modes and are as follows: Press play on the CD player (or the remote control)
and both the CD player and Z40 will switch out of
Standby standby (if necessary) and play the CD. The Z40 will
This key operates in exactly the same way as the automatically select the CD source.
STANDBY button on the front panel.
Start-on-Open (CD)
Vol  and q Press open/close on the CD player (or the remote
Press one of the VOLUME  or q keys to increase control) and both the CD player and Z40 will switch
or decrease the volume setting - in exactly the same out of standby (if necessary) and the CD drawer
way as rotating the front panel volume control. If the will open. The Z40 will automatically select the CD
amplifier is in mute mode (after pressing MUTE on source.
the R/C handset) then pressing the VOLUME  key
will automatically disengage mute mode and Intelligent Input Selection (Amplifier)
re-instate the audio signal. This prevents an Press a source select button on the remote control
excessively high volume level from being set by and the system will awaken only the Z40 and the
mistake selected source.

Mute Mute/Pause Control (Amplifier/CD)

Press the MUTE key on the handset to engage mute When using the CD player, selecting mute from the
mode. The outputs will be muted and the white remote control will mute the amplifier and pause
STANDBY LED will flash slowly. MUTE is a “toggle” the CD. When the Z40 mute is cancelled, the CD will
function, so pressing the key again will disengage continue playing.
the mute mode.
Power-Saving Mode (Amplifier/Tuner/CD)
CD, NET, TUN and AUX The Z40 will switch the Tuner or CD Player into
These keys allow direct access to input sources. standby if either source remains unselected for more
When a new source is selected, the previous source is than ten minutes.
automatically cancelled.
Automatic Switch-On (Tuner/CD)
If the standby button on the Tuner or CD Player is
INSTALLING AND REPLACING pressed, the Z40 will also awaken and select the
correct source.
HANDSET BATTERIES
The MSR3 Remote Handset uses two 1.5 V type
AAA batteries. To fit new batteries first 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.

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
Possible solutions to some of the most common problems.

No sound:
• Power turned off 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 flashing 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.

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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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