Summary of MD 108T
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Magnum dynalab md 108t analog fm tuner instruction manual.
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- 2 - table of contents a message from the president............................................................ 3 unpacking your md 108 t ................................................................... 4 control functions ............................................................................
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- 3 - a message from the president thank you for choosing the magnum dynalab “ md 108 t ” triode fm tuner, one of our finest fm tuners. Great care has been given in the design, manufacturing and selection of components for the “ md 108 t” tuner in order to ensure many years of listening enjoyment. T...
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- 4 - unpacking your md 108 t 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. Open the top flaps and care...
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- 5 - control functions the front panel controls consist of the following functions (each function is clearly displayed on the front panel display illustration on the following page): a. Power: controls the power to all display functions. All functions are kept in stand-by mode. Any leds on the fron...
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- 6 - minimize the shadow (the light green area). Use the magic eye in conjunction with the signal strength meter to achieve the best response. L. Frequency display: displays the frequency that you are tuned to. Front panel display.
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- 7 - installing the md 108 t 1. Position the tuner the shortest distance from your preamplifier. Avoid putting the unit where there are extremes in temperature. 2. Remove the ac cord from the pouch on the lid of the carrying case and plug it into the ac receptacle at the rear of the unit. Do not pl...
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- 8 - rear panel display – inputs & outputs inputs (located at rear of unit): the md 108 has two antenna inputs, labeled a1 and a2. These are controlled by the front panel input selector knob (knob on left side of front plate). The inputs d1 and d2 are for future use. Outputs (located at the rear of...
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- 9 - tuner remote (optional) if your tuner was ordered with the rc2 “precision remote system”, please reference the following operating instructions. 1. The power switch should be off on the front panel of the tuner 2. Using the remote handheld, push the “power on” button. You will see the tuner tu...
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- 10 - image of rc2 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 • fuse blown • connect power cord • check ac source • check fuse no sound, meter lights are on • interconnect not properly installed • preamp set to wrong...
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- 12 - 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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- 13 - outdoors, but regardless of whether it is installed indoors or outdoors the higher that you can put it the better it will perform. Magnum dynalab offers the md st-2, an excellent vertical ½ wave antenna folded di-pole - this is the most common and simplest of all antennas, most people are fam...
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- 14 - product specifications usable sensitivity- mono – 0.7 u v 9.0 dbf 50 db quieting – mono – 2.0 u v 9.9 dbf 50 db quieting – stereo – 2.3 u v 20.0 dbf capture ratio – 1.5 db image rejection – 125.0 db signal to noise ratio – 80.0 db alternate channel – wide – 46.0 db alternate channel – narrow ...
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- 15 - 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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- 16 - 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...