Parasound tdq 1600 owners manual

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-2- 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 ÒblastÓ of sound which could damage your speakers. Connect the cables supplied between the OUTPUT jacks on your T/DQ-1600 and any high level input jacks on your preamplifier or receiver marked TUNER, CD, AUX or TAPE PLAY. Connect the RIGHT and LEFT channels according to their markings on both units. Make certain that all your connections are secure and that there is no tension on the cables which could cause them to pull loose later. You may prefer to try premium audio interconnect cables which are available from your Parasound dealer. The benefits of these are debated among audio hobbyists, and we cannot guarantee you will always hear an audible improvement that will justify their cost. You may connect the output of your T/DQ-1600 directly to a power amplifier which has input level controls, however you may require the additional gain of a preamplifier to reach adequate listening levels. Once the inputs have been connected, plug the AC cord into any convenient outlet or into an outlet on the rear panel of your preamplifier or receiver. Try to run the AC cord in a perpendicular direction to the audio cables to minimize hum. 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 T/DQ-1600. Dipole Antenna A standard FM "folded dipole" antenna is included with your T/DQ-1600. The dipole antenna is adequate for most urban and suburban locations and is very easy to install. Simply connect the spade connectors to the screws marked 300 W on the supplied balun adapter and connect the adapter to the round "F" connector on the rear panel of your T/DQ-1600. 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 W cable with an "F" connector and connect the antenna directly to your T/DQ-1600. If you use 300 W 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 signal can be very good depending on the quality of their transmitter. Connection to your T/DQ-1600 is as simple as connecting a signal splitter to the cable output and connecting a 75 W cable to both your T/DQ-1600 and your television. Check with your local cable company to check for the availability of FM stations in your area and any additional charges for this service. "Powered" Antennas Small powered indoor antennas are sometimes useful when it is impractical to install an outdoor antenna or when FM transmission is not available. However, they can sometimes add noise and distortion to the RF signal. In most cases, you can receive signals better with the supplied dipole antenna. Use discretion when using these types of antennas.

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-3- AM Antenna Connections A molded plastic loop antenna is supplied with your T/DQ-1600. To install the antenna, snap it into its receptacle clip on the rear panel and connect the two wires to the posts labeled AM and GND. You can swivel the antenna away from he rear panel for better AM reception. Note: Never try to lift your T/DQ-1600 by this AM antenna; it will not support its weight and the antenna or its bracket may break. 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 Òlive.Ó 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 ÒblastsÓ that could damage your speakers. On-Off Switch Push once to turn on. Push again to turn off. The fluorescent display will light up within about 2 seconds. Preset Buttons 1-8 Press these buttons to recall a preset station. 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. To preset a station first press memory, then press the preset number. You have 5 seconds after you press memory to store a preset. 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. Press the MONO button prior to tuning in weaker stations. This button will defeat the muting circuit and receive the station in mono to significantly reduce the level of noise.