Audio Note T Zero Tuner Manual User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note™ T-ZERO TUNER.
The T-ZERO provides outstanding performance for line level playback systems

represents excellent value and is of a compact size.
Please read over this manual carefully in order to obtain the best possible performance

and longevity from the T-ZERO.

UNPACKING & INSTALLATION

We recommend that you store the packaging materials in case the unit requires shipping
at a later date. Also, check that no transit damage has occurred before installing the pre
amplifier.

Next, select a suitable location for the unit, ensuring that the unit is not near any large
mains unit and damp areas.

Worthwhile improvements may be obtained by locating the pre amplifier on a support
system specifically designed to reduce and absorb any vibrations.

AFTER CARE
Cleaning: No special maintenance is required for the T-ZERO. A soft cloth or brush

similar to those sold by photographic stores for lens cleaning applications is best used for
cleaning.

Use a cloth dampened with a mildly warm, weak soap solution to clean off grease or oily
substances. Strong or alcohol based solvents may damage the finish of this amplifier.

Tube replacement: The vacuum tube used in the T-ZERO should provide about two
years of continuous operation. With three hours of use per day, they should provide a
10,000 hour life span.

Audio Note™ has taken considerable care in selecting and matching vacuum tubes
specially for the T-ZERO, and so we recommend that you contact your Audio Note
dealer, who will be able to provide the correct tube should replacement be required.

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CONNECTION – Mains

Use the supplied mains cable to connect the pre amplifier to the mains supply, ensuring
that the plug is firmly inserted to the mains input socket.

Connection to Pre-amps

One set of RCA output connectors are provided. The connectors are colour coded with
red and white bands for quick channel identification with red being the right channel and
white being the left channel.

Connection of Aerials

FM Connection is made to an external aerial via the coaxial plug. This is the best way for
optimum sound quality. Your dealer or aerial installer can advise for the best type and
reception. You may also use an indoor type FM aerial although sound quality is not as
good.

Special Note: Make sure that all connections are tight and clean. For best performance, use good
quality audio interconnect. Although several companies manufacture good quality interconnect,
those manufactured by Audio Note™ are excellent!

USING THE T-ZERO
Once all connections are completed and checked, flip the main on/off switch located next

to the mains input socket to the “on” position. The front display should now be alight.
Being vacuum tube, the tuner will take about 45 seconds before it is ready for operation.

Display Buttons

Tune - Pressing the `Tune up` or `Tune down` button once will make the digital display
scan up or down in 0.05MHz steps keep pressing until you have entered the desired
frequency. If you press and hold the `Tune up` or `Tune down` for more than 2 seconds
the display will automatically start scanning just press the `Tune up` or `Tune down` to
stop the auto scan.

Channel - (Also known as Presets) To select the desired stored station press the
`Channel up` or `channel down` button and the stored station will change one channel
(Preset) at a time.

Storing frequency (Stations) - Tune into your desired station then press the `Store`
button. A channel(preset) number will be displayed (far right of the display). Then select
your channel(preset) number you wish to store by pressing `Channel up` or `Channel
down` until the number you wish to store at is displayed on the far right hand side of the
display with the word “memory” flashing above the preset. Then press `Store` button to
store your station. Repeat above process for each station you store.