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Balance Control
Adjust relative left and right volume levels with this precision Alps 4-gang control. If clockwise
rotation favors the left channel speaker as you face it, you have reversed right and left hookups between
your preamp and power amplifier or between your power amplifier and speakers.
Input Select Buttons
Press the button for the source you wish to hear. The LEDs above the select buttons indicate which
input is active.
Remote Control
The remote control handset duplicates every function of the front panel controls with the exception of
the balance control. The remote control transmitter has a range of approximately 20 feet. Use only AA
alkaline batteries in the handset and observe the correct polarity which is marked in the case.
Your remote control handset also includes controls for the matching Parasound T/DQ-1600 FM/AM
Broadcast Reference tuner. This convenient feature allows control of both components with a single
remote control.
Whenever you turn your P/LD-2000 on it will select the same source and the same volume setting you
were playing before the last time you turned it off. This is dependent upon leaving your preamp plugged
into an AC outlet that is always live.
Never interfere with the motorized operation of the volume control knob while it is moving by a
command from the remote control handset.
“Burning-In” Your P/LD-2000
Like many other great high end preamplifiers, your P/LD-2000 requires at least 72 hours of continuous
operation after it is first turned on to sound its best. This gives various internal components and wiring a
chance to “form” their optimum electron paths and pass complex musical information with greater
definition, smoothness and transparency.
Although your P/LD-2000 will sound spectacular when you first turn it on, you will find it worthwhile
to reserve your final judgment until you’ve listened after a more few days. You’ll discover additional
musical details you may not have imagined were present.
Maintaining Your P/LD-2000
Your P/LD-2000 requires no periodic maintenance and has no user serviceable parts inside. To avoid
risk of electric shock do not remove the top cover To keep it clean use only a soft cloth moistened only
with a few drops of clear water or Windex. Never use any solvents or abrasives.
Your P/LD-2000 has corrosion-free gold RCA jacks, but each year it is a good idea to twist the input
plugs to preserve perfect signal transfer by removing corrosion which might have accumulated on the
connecting plugs themselves. Make sure the unit is turned off while you do this.
The remote control handset batteries should be removed whenever it will be unused for an extended
period. Remove the battery cover annually to inspect and remove leaking batteries.
Power Fuse
If this internal fuse blows, it is an indication of internal parts failure. Do not replace it with any larger
value to avoid damage to internal parts. Substitution of a larger fuse will void your warranty.
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