User manual PARASOUND TDQ1600

[. . . ] Do not place the unit directly on a pile carpet that could interfere with air flow into its bottom vent openings. If you stack your components, we suggest you place your T/DQ-1600 below or alongside other components which may generate heat. Additionally, close proximity to some power amplifiers or CD players may interfere with clear radio reception of your T/DQ-1600. -1- Connecting Your T/DQ-1600 Audio Connections Before making any connections, turn off the power to your preamplifier and power amplifier. This will avoid an accidental "blast" of sound which could damage your speakers. [. . . ] External Remote Control Connection Your T/DQ-1600 accepts the input of any popular infrared repeater system to facilitate remote control operation from another room or when your tuner is installed within a closed cabinet. This connector is a popular 1/8" (3. 5 mm) mini jack and its center conductor is +, the outer is - . For further details contact your Parasound dealer or custom installer. AC Line Cord The high-quality IEC standard AC cord supplied with your T/DQ-1600 should be connected directly to an AC wall outlet or an unswitched outlet on your preamplifier or receiver that is always "live. " This will insure that your preset stations will remain programmed even when your system is turned off. Operating your T/DQ-1600 Before turning the unit on, recheck all your connections and turn down the volume control on your preamplifier to avoid any unpleasant "blasts" that could damage your speakers. You can use the front panel preset buttons in conjunction with the +10 shift button on the front panel for a total of 16 of the 20 available preset FM or AM stations. +10 Shift Button Press and hold this button to shift to the upper level of preset stations. For example to select preset 16, press the +10 button then press preset 6; to select preset 11, press the +10 button then press preset 1. Memory Button Press this button to program the preset stations into memory. The memory button can also be used in conjunction with the +10 button. AM/FM Button Press this button to toggle between the FM and AM frequency bands. This switch automatically operates according to how you have programmed your presets. Mono/Mute Off Button Your T/DQ-1600 has a circuit that will automatically mute weak or distant stations with excessive interchannel noise. This button will defeat the muting circuit and receive the station in mono to significantly reduce the level of noise. -3- Auto and Tuning Buttons This button controls the operation of the up and down tuning buttons. When the AUTO is button engaged, the tuning buttons will advance to the nearest station with enough strength for the tuning circuitry to lock onto. With the AUTO button disengaged, the tuning buttons advance in increments of 100 kHz for FM and 10 kHz for AM (50 kHz for FM and 9 kHz for AM in Europe) whether or not there is a station available at the selected frequency. Front Panel Display The front panel display of your T/DQ-1600 will indicate the following functions: · The selected broadcast frequency · The selected frequency bandwidth (AM or FM) · The selected frequency range (MHz for FM or kHz for AM) · A tuned signal presence indicator showing that adequate strength signal is available · The selected station preset between 1 and 20. If the frequency selected is not a preset station, this indicator will not light. Remote Control The remote control included with your T/DQ-1600 is the same remote used to control the Parasound P/LD-1100 and P/LD-2000. When using the T/DQ-1600 with either of these preamplifiers, you only have to use one of the provided remote handsets to control all of the functions of both units. The remote control duplicates every function on the front panel of your T/DQ-1600 with the following exceptions: · The remote control has the capability of an additional two station presets on the remote control with the buttons labeled P9 and P10 for a total of 20 presets. · The handset Polarity button has corresponding circuitry only in the Parasound P/LD-2000 preamplifier, and it has no function on your T/DQ-1600. [. . . ] This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged by alteration, misuse, accident or neglect. Alteration includes any removal, obscuration or defacement of its serial number. This warranty becomes void if unit has been connected or operated contrary to printed instructions. The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from the failure of this product. [. . . ]