User manual PARASOUND PLD1100

[. . . ] Input connections · · · · · · CD Tuner Video Aux Tape Play Direct Each input has the same input sensitivity and impedance and is compatible with any typical analog line level source: DAT, MD, DCC, output of a Laserdisc or VCR, D-A converter, tape deck or phono pre-preamplifier. It is normal if your CD player or D-A converter sounds louder than any of the other sources and requires a slight volume control adjustment. This is the preferred input to connect the source component for your most critical listening. Direct jacks feed a separately switched line level input with the most direct signal path to your power amplifier. · Tape Record/Playback Jacks Play jacks connect to the Line Output jacks of the analog deck. [. . . ] The slight resistance you feel when turning the volume control is from the gearing of its remote control actuator motor. · Balance Control Adjust relative left and right volume levels with this precision Alps 4-gang control. If clockwise rotation favors the left channel speaker as you face it, you have reversed Right and Left hookups between your preamp and power amplifier or between your power amplifier and speakers. · Input Select Buttons Press the button for the source you wish to hear. · Mute This button mutes the signal at the line out jacks, while leaving the headphone jack live. It is a convenient way to listen privately without the need to switch off your power amplifier(s). · Remote Control The remote control handset duplicates every function of the front panel controls with the exception of the balance control. The front panel LEDs above each switch alert you to the operating status of your P/LD1100. Use only AA alkaline batteries in the handset and observe the correct polarity which is marked in the case. Whenever you turn your P/LD-1500 on, it will select the same source and resume the same volume setting you were playing before the last time you turned it off. This feature is dependent upon leaving your preamp plugged into an AC outlet that is always live. Never interfere with the motorized operation of the volume control knob while it is moving by a command from the remote control handset. Your remote control handset also includes controls for the matching Parasound T/DQ-1600 FM/AM Broadcast Reference tuner. The handset Polarity button has corresponding circuitry only in the Parasound P/LD-2000 preamplifier, and it has no function on your P/LD-1100. "Burning-in" Your P/LD-1100 Like many other great high end preamplifiers, your P/LD-1100 requires at least 72 hours of continuous operation after it is first turned on to sound its best. This gives various internal components and wiring a chance to "form" their optimum electron paths and pass complex musical information with greater definition, smoothness and transparency. Although we're certain your P/LD-1100 will sound spectacular when you first turn it on, you will find it worthwhile to reserve your final judgment until you've listened after a more few days. You'll discover additional details you may not have imagined were present in your music. Maintaining your P/LD-1100 Your P/LD-1100 requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. To keep it clean use only a soft cloth and never use any solvents or abrasives. Fingerprints may be removed with a soft cloth moistened only with a few drops of clear water. Your P/LD-1100 has corrosion-free gold RCA jacks, but each year it is a good idea to twist the input plugs to preserve perfect signal transfer by removing corrosion which might have accumulated on the connecting plugs themselves. The remote control handset batteries should be removed whenever it will be unused for an extended period. [. . . ] Units that arrive without your specific Return Authorization number, without a suitable shipping carton or evidence of improper internal packing or collect will be refused. After repair under warranty, the unit will be returned to you via prepaid UPS or RPS. If we found no problem with the unit, we will ship the unit by UPS or RPS collect for return shipping charges. In the case of an out of warranty repair, we will advise you repair charges before you ship the unit. [. . . ]