Summary of MD 05TR
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Magnum dynalab md 105/105r analog fm tuner instruction manual.
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- 2 - table of contents a message from the president 3 unpacking your 105 4 setting up your md 105 5 controls and functionality 6 displays and meters 7 checking out your md 105 8 tuner remote (optional) 9 image of remote 10 troubleshooting 11 reception techniques 13 antenna cabling: 13 types of ante...
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- 3 - a message from the president thank you for choosing the magnum dynalab “ md 105 ” fm tuner. Great care has been given in the design, manufacturing and selection of components for the “ md 105” fm tuner. This complete process will insure that your listening experience will be optimized for year...
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- 4 - unpacking your 105 carefully inspect all sides of the shipping carton for damage. If there are marks or holes in the carton make note of the location in relation to the unit inside. Any obvious dents or scuff marks should alert you to the possibility of damage. Carefully remove the md 105 from...
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- 5 - setting up your md 105 1. Place your tuner the shortest distance possible from your pre-amplifier/ integrated amplifier, being careful to avoid areas that may cause extreme temperatures. 2. Connect your tuner to the pre-amplifier, using cables/ inter-connects that are consistent with the rest ...
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- 6 - a d c b e f controls and functionality a. Input selector – switches the md 105 between digital inputs found on the rear panel of your tuner. Only functioning when optional dac has been purchased. B. Power – turns the power (ac) on and off to your tuner, with the optional remote system this swi...
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- 7 - displays and meters g. Multi-path meter - this meter indicates the amount of multi-path, the lower the reading the better. H. Signal stength– this meter readout indicates the amount of signal the tuner is receiving, the higher the better. I. Frequency display – displays the station via a numer...
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- 8 - checking out your md 105 1. Place your power switch to the “on” position. This should turn on your tuner’s meter lights and frequency display. 2. Place your stereo/mono switch to the stereo setting. 3. Place your bandwidth switch to bw1. 4. Place your mute switch to “on” position. 5. On your p...
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- 9 - tuner remote (optional) if your tuner was ordered with the rc4 “precision remote system”, here are the operating instructions. 1. The power switch should be off on the front panel of the tuner 2. Using the remote handheld, push the red “tuner” button. You will see the tuner turn on. 3. To tune...
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- 10 - image of remote.
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- 11 - troubleshooting problem possible cause possible solution no sound, meter lights are not on • power cord disconnected • power off at source • connect power cord • check ac source no sound, meter lights are on • interconnect not properly installed • preamp set to incorrect source • power amplif...
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- 12 - no sound from usb • not compatible • signal not receiving • restart your computer or program • if using a mac, you must go to “system preferences”, “sound” and select “usb dac”.
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- 13 - reception techniques antenna cabling: the lead-in cable from the antenna is often the weakest link in the fm system. Some time spent on selection and matching will yield dramatic results when it comes to noise reduction in weak signals. A good grade of 75 ohm coaxial cable will provide very s...
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- 14 - folded di-pole - this is the most common and simplest of all antennas, most people are familiar with the 79 cent piece of wire you received with most electronics gear (generally provided with a tuner or receiver). This piece of wire is bi-directional and the performance of it is affected by t...
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- 15 - product specifications usable sensitivity- mono – 0.7 uv 9.0 dbf 50 db quieting – mono – 2.0 uv 9.9 dbf 50 db quieting – stereo – 2.3 uv 25.0 dbf capture ratio – 1.5 db image rejection – 110.0 db signal to noise ratio – 80.0 db alternate channel – wide – 40.0 db alternate channel – narrow - 7...
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- 16 - safety sheet important safety instructions 1. Keep these instructions 2. Heed all warnings 3. Follow all instructions 4. Do not use this apparatus in water 5. Clean only with dry cloth 6. Do not block any ventilation openings, install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 7. Do ...
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- 17 - limited warranty register your product at www.Magnumdynalab.Com magnum dynalab ltd. Herein referred to as the “manufacturer” guarantees this product to be free of defect in both material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect or replace any defective component at no charge for a...