Parasound TDQ-150 Owners manual
O W N E R ' S M A N U A L
TDQ -150 Stereo Tuner
TDQ-150 Stereo Tuner
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Table of Contents
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 Y our TDQ-150....................................................................................................7
Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................8
Front Panel Display ....................................................................................................8
TDQ-150 Power Activation Options ...................................................................................8
Maintaining Y our TDQ-150 .................................................................................................9
In Case of T rouble ..............................................................................................................9
Specifications.....................................................................................................................10
Special Features of the Parasound TDQ-150
Ultra Wideband IF Section
Fully Remote Controlled
Thirty Station Presets
AC Line and DC-Triggering Capability
Long-Term Preset Memory
Automatic, Manual, and Preset Tuning
CMOS Solid State Switching
Regulated Power Supply
Rear Panel IR Connection
Audiophile-Grade Components
One Rack Space Panel Height
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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.
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TDQ-150 Front, Rear Panel and Remote Drawings
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FM 75 Ohm
Antenna
AM
GND
TDQ-150
Stereo Tuner
Parasound Products, Inc.
San Francisco, CA USA
FM Antenna AM Antenna Output
JacksDCTrigger
TDQ-150 Stereo Tuner
On-Off
On-Off
Button
FM-AM Preset
FM/AM
Preset Up/Down
Button
Buttons
Tune
Tune Up/Down
Buttons
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
120 Vac/60 Hz 10 W
External
DC Trigger
remote
Input
External
AC Receptacle
IR
Input
STEREOFM
105.35 15
MHz
Display
CH
Off
On
Off Key On Key
FM/AM Key
Memory Key
FM/AM
Tuning
Memory
123
456
789
Preset
0
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Tuning Keys
Preset Keys
Numerical Keys For
Preset Access
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