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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of “dangerous voltage” inside the product that may constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

1.

Read Instructions — Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this product.

2.

Retain Instructions — Retain safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3.

Heed Warnings — Adhere to all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.

4.

Follow Instructions — Follow all operating and use instructions.

5.

Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Clean the

outside of the product only.

6.

Attachments — Do not use attachments that are not recommended by the product manufacturer; they may be

hazardous.

7.

Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water.

8.

Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart or stand. The product may fall causing bodily injury

and damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart to overturn.

9.

Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating.  These openings must not be blocked or covered. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided.

10. 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.  This product is

equipped with a three-prong grounding plug. This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet.  If you

are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the grounding plug.

11. 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.

12. Lightning— Unplug the unit from the wall outlet for added protection during a lightning storm and when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power

line surges.

13. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords.  This can result in a fire or electric shock.

14. Inserting Objects into Unit - Never push objects of any kind into this product through any openings; they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock.

15. Servicing — Do not attempt to repair or service this product yourself.  Opening or removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

16. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions: a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been

spilled into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate

normally by following the operating instructions. e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way. f) If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

17. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, and other hazards.

19. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

20. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — Mount the product to a wall or ceiling only as recommended.

21. Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other

products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Summary of Contents for TDQ-150

Page 1: ... 1 T D Q 1 5 0 S t e r e o T u n e r FM AM Preset On Off Tune 105 35 1 5 MHz CH STEREO FM O W N E R S M A N U A L TDQ 150 Stereo Tuner ...

Page 2: ...mponents One Rack Space Panel Height TableofContents Important Safety Instructions 3 Front Rear Panel and Remote Control Drawings 4 Introduction 5 Installing and Rack Mounting 5 Making Connections to Your TDQ 150 5 Audio Connections 6 FM Antenna Connections 6 AM Antenna Connections 6 External Remote Control Connections 7 AC Line Cord 7 Operating Your TDQ 150 7 Front Panel Operation 8 Front Panel D...

Page 3: ...g This plug will only fit into a grounding power outlet If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug 11 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 12 Lightning Unplug the un...

Page 4: ...1 5 0 S t e r e o T u n e r On Off Tune FM Antenna AM Antenna Output Jacks DC Trigger External IR Input AC Receptacle On Off Button FM AM Button Preset Up Down Buttons On Off Memory Preset FM AM Tuning 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Off Key On Key Preset Keys Numerical Keys For Preset Access FM AM Key Memory Key Tuning Keys Tune Up Down Buttons Display 1 0 5 3 5 1 5 MHz CH STEREO FM TDQ 150 Front Rear Panel ...

Page 5: ...d record it here for future reference Serial ____________________ Date of Purchase____________________ Installation and Rack Mounting Your TDQ 150 should be placed on a sturdy surface out of direct sunlight that may interfere with its remote control sensor It should be in a well ventilated area away from heating ducts or radiators Do not place your TDQ 150 near digital equipment such as computers ...

Page 6: ...s 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 thequalityoftheirequipment CheckwithyourlocalcablecompanyabouttheavailabilityofFMstations and possible additional charges for this service Connection to your TDQ 150 is t...

Page 7: ... an AC wall outlet or to an unswitched outlet on your preamplifier that is always live This will insure that your preset station memory will remain programmed even when your system is turned off for an extended time Once you have connected your audio cables and antennas plug the female end of the AC cord firmly into the rear mounted AC receptacle and make sure that it is properly seated then conne...

Page 8: ...t 15 After you have selected the preset number the Memory indicator goes out Front Panel Display The front panel display of your TDQ 150 shows the following information The selected broadcast frequency such as 102 1 MHz for FM or 810 kHz for AM The selected FM or AM band selected frequency range MHz for FM kHz for AM The selected station preset between 00 and 29 If the frequency selected was not a...

Page 9: ...e Insure that the front panel IR receiver is not covered or exposed to direct sunlight etc If All Else Fails CallyourParasounddealerorParasoundTechnicalServiceDepartment Wecansuggestotherdiagnostic tests you can easily perform If we determine that your tuner should be returned to Parasound or an Authorized Parasound Warranty Center for inspection and possible servicing we will provide the location...

Page 10: ... Stereo 65 dBf IHF Weighted FM Stereo Separation 50 dB 1 kHz 40 dB 10 kHz FM Selectivity 80 dB AM Selectivity 30 dB FM Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB AM Frequency Response 20 Hz to 4 5 kHz 2 dB Total Harmonic Distortion FM Mono 0 08 FM Stereo 0 2 Total Harmonic Distortion AM 0 5 Capture Ratio 1 5 dB AM Suppression 60 dB Dimensions 9 1 2 W x 1 3 4 H x 7 D Power Requirements 110 V 120 V AC ...

Page 11: ... 11 1999 Parasound Products Inc 99216 Parasound Products Inc 950 Battery Street San Francisco CA 94111 415 397 7100 FAX 415 397 0144 www parasound com ...

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