Question 1

How do you use it? Instructions not included, not sure how to use.

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Hi I'm Saul,  I'm an instalation autotech for best buy so I use this product everyday. The tone generator does not have an on off switch only the on button. It will automatically shut off after 5 min. To use the unit either connect with the gator clips or plug in the rca. Push the on button. Here's the confusing part I'm sure. There are two knobs on the device the one on the left is the frequency or tone. It goes from a really low frequency for test things such as subs to a really high frequency for testing speakers like tweeters. The know on the right controls how much voltage it will give the speaker from the internal battery, think of it as some what if a volume knob. Before connecting make sure both if these are all the way down and adjust to desired tone and volume. The is a speaker test button on the bottom right of the device it is used to test the polarity of the speaker let you know the positive and negative terminals. To use this feature simply connect the gator clips to the terminals of the speaker, make sure the frequency and "volume" knobs are both turn all the way down they will not be used for this part, and simply push the test button. If the speaker moves out ward then you have your red wire on the positive terminal if the speaker moves inward the red wire is connected to the negative terminal. The two rca plugs at the top of the device are to test rca cable.plug one end of the rca cable to one plug and the other end of the same line to the other. Push the on button and if the light is on then you have a good rca line. Repeat to the other line on the rca cable and done.Hope I answered all of your questions for you. Good luck

Question 2

all fine and good but how would you test a tweeter since you cant physically see it moving up or down ?

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This device sends out a tone that is variable using the tuning knob.  In addition, there is an amplitude knob.  You will definitely know the speaker is working.  This device is not designed to be a full on speaker tester which is very expensive and would be used in a controlled environment.  This device is a basic test device to verify the speaker is working and to verify the cabling back to the equipment.
All of that being said, you can have a speaker system tested and set up with the best equipment made and by the best technicians in the world and it still may not sound correct to YOU.  There is a simple explanation for this.  Ears are non-linear and everyone's hearing is different.  Different people have different likes/dislikes as well.  Many years ago equalizers were very common so you would be better able to adjust different parts of the frequency spectrum based on what YOU want to hear.  These are not common anymore.

Question 3

Although i appreciate your lengthy response and time spent , i was merely wanting to know how this device will get your little pluses and minuses in t

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This has to be use with a speaker polarity receiver

Question 4

Does this emit sound from the preamp putputs from the head unit?

Accepted Answer

This produces sound that goes to the speakers.

Manufacturer	AAMP of America
Brand	PAC
Product Dimensions	19.05 x 16.51 x 5.08 cm; 113.4 g
Item model number	TL-PTG2
Manufacturer Part Number	TL-PTG2
Item Weight	113 g

PACTL-PTG2 Tone Generator and Speaker Polarity Tester with RCA Cable Tester

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