THE BASICS
The following is intended to familiarize users with common terms and applications of home audio equipment.
Amplifier - an am plif ier takes the output of a preamp/pream plif ier and inc r eases its level to that necess ary to drive
a speaker. Your Preamplifier Tuner includes full-range, high-pass, low-pass and mono preamp/preamplifier
outputs for connecting to external amplifiers and/or powered speakers.
Preamplifier - a preamplifier typically includes the capability to select from a number of sources, adjust volume
levels and route the signal to an amplifier. Optionally the preamplifier may include the capability to process the
audio signal to adjust for room and listening taste preferences. Your Preamplifier Tuner is capable of adding or
subtracting bas s and treble to c orrec t for any needed room equalization. A loudness circ uit m ay be used to further
shape the audio signal for increased clarity and intelligibility at low listening levels.
Sources - your Pream plifier T uner can directly provide audio fr om its built-in AM/FM tuner . Typically you will want
to connect a number of additional sources (CD, DVD player, etc.) to your Preamplifier Tuner. Your Preamplifier
Tuner is designed to accommodate a wide range of audio sources.
Speakers and Bass Management - an audio system typically uses 2 speakers located front left and right.
Additionally, a sub woofer m ay be used with good results anywhere in the room . Small speak ers usually require a
crossover to remove low frequency (bass) audio and pass this on to a sub woofer. Your Preamplifier Tuner
includes an electronic crossover that adds the capability to work with large speakers (full range), or small speakers
(high pass) and a sub woofer (low pass). Excellent results can also be achieved using large speakers and a sub
woofer.
Zone - a zone is us ually a room with s peakers ins talled in it. Using Produc t ID’s, your Pr eamplifier Tuner m ay be
configured to be used in systems of up to 16 zones.
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