User manual PARASOUND TDQ150

[. . . ] Power Sources -- Operate this product only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. [. . . ] Audio Connections Connect a pair of high-quality interconnect cables from the Output jacks of your TDQ-150 to any line level input jacks on your preamplifier or system controller preferably marked Tuner. -5- FM Antenna Connections Adequate FM reception and subsequent sound quality is largely dependent upon your choice and location of the antenna. There are several options to consider when selecting an antenna and connecting it to your TDQ-150 Dipole Antenna A standard FM "folded dipole" wire antenna is included with your TDQ-150. This antenna is adequate for most urban and suburban locations and is very easy to install. Simply connect its spade connectors to the screws marked 300 on the supplied small balun 300 to 75 adapter and push the adapter carefully on to the round "F" 75 coaxial antenna connector. You should be prepared to adjust the position of the dipole antenna to optimize reception. Clear reception of certain stations may require a different antenna orientation. Outdoor Antenna For best reception and maximum noise rejection, we recommend the use of a high-quality outdoor FM antenna. Although this requires a little extra effort, the additional stations you can receive and the superior sound quality will be well worthwhile. For best noise rejection, use 75 cable with an "F" connector and connect it directly to the 75 coaxial antenna connector on your TDQ-150. If you use 300 twin lead cable, use the balun adapter as described above. Cable Transmission Many cable companies transmit FM stations and cable TV audio signals along with the cable TV channels. With some cable operators, the quality of the FM radio signal can be very good, depending on the quality of their equipment. Check with your local cable company about the availability of FM stations and possible additional charges for this service. Connection to your TDQ-150 is the same as connecting a second television: Connect a signal splitter to the incoming cable connection and use a 75 F -type connector to connect your television to one output of the splitter and the tuner to the other output. Powered Antennas A small powered indoor antenna is sometimes useful when it's impractical to install an outdoor antenna or where FM transmission is not available via cable or a community TV/FM antenna. However, powered antennas sometimes add noise and distortion to the RF signal. In most cases, you can receive signals better with the supplied dipole antenna. AM Antenna Connections A molded plastic loop antenna is supplied with your TDQ-150. To install the antenna, attach the selfadhesive receptacle to a convenient position on the TDQ-150 rear panel and connect the two wires to the antenna terminals labeled AM and GND. Manual tuning is useful to deliberately "de-tune" a station whose reception is compromised by very strong adjacent stations. By pressing and holding the buttons a few seconds longer, the tuning mode becomes automatic and they will select the previous or next available station. "AUTO" appears in the front panel display while in the automatic tuning mode. -7- Remote Control Operation The remote control has a range of approximately 20 feet. Use only AA alkaline batteries in the handset and observe the correct polarity marked in the case. The remote control duplicates every function on the front panel of your TDQ-150 with the following exceptions: Separate On and Off Buttons Separate on and off buttons facilitate programming individual on and off commands into a system controller or a macro sequence on a learning remote control. Preset Buttons 1-0 There are separate preset buttons for direct access to each preset station on the remote control. Memory Button The TDQ-150 has the capability of storing up to 30 stations into memory. [. . . ] Returning Products to Parasound for Service Before you send your TDQ-150 to Parasound, you will need to obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number. Ship the unit with adequate insurance and a copy of your purchase receipt inside to validate your warranty. Warranty repairs will only be performed by Parasound or authorized warranty centers on units where your purchase receipt is from an Authorized Parasound Dealer or Parasound Reseller. Units purchased from unauthorized dealers are not eligible for warranty repair. [. . . ]