Summary of MD 208
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- 1 - magnum dynalab md 208 discrete audio receiver instruction manual.
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- 2 - table of contents dear valued customer ...........................................................................3 unpacking your md 208..........................................................................4 setting up the md 208 ..............................................................
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- 3 - dear valued customer thank you for choosing the magnum dynalab “ md 208 ” discrete audio receiver. Great care has been given to the design, manufacturing and selection of components for the “ md 208” discrete audio receiver. This complete process insures optimum listening enjoyment for many ye...
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- 4 - unpacking your md 208 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 208 f...
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- 5 - setting up the md 208 1. Position the receiver away from any spot which may have extremes in temperatures. 2. Place the receiver on a very rigid surface capable of holding 50 pounds (22 kg). 3. The heat sinks on the side of the unit are used to keep the unit at a safe operating temperature. It...
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- 6 - set up of the integrated amplifier section of the md 208 (all numbers correspond to the product diagram on page 11) 1. Now that you have positioned the md 208 correctly and plugged it into the appropriate ac power supply, you are ready to hook it up to the speakers. Hook up your speakers to th...
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- 7 - needle on the tuner continually reads more than zero, move the antenna to a different location or rotate the antenna. If this does not correct the problem, a better or different antenna may be required, please see reception techniques at the back of the manual. 8. You are now ready to listen a...
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- 8 - 4. Power up the md 208 by switching the main power rocker switch found on the rear of the md 208, to the “on” position. 5. Press and hold the “input” button (found on the faceplate of the md 208) for at least 3 seconds. A red led above the input button will light, and this indicates that the t...
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- 9 - rc8 remote control unpacking the remote: • remove the remote from its plastic bag, and install the 3 aa batteries provided • test the remote to make sure that all functions are operating correctly. Functions of the rc8 remote 1. Power main: power on & off 2. Tuner remote on/off: this will powe...
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- 10 - image of rc8 remote.
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- 11 - control functions (numbers correspond with product diagram on page 11) 1. Volume control – the digitally controlled precision volume control allows you to vary the volume from 0-50. Note that it is not a linear volume control – therefore volume changes will vary more as you turn the control a...
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- 12 - 12. Frequency display – shows the tuned frequency from 87.5 mhz thru to 108.5 mhz. This readout is controlled by the tuning control. 13. Center tune meter – indicates the setting of the tuners front end, in normal situations the tuner should be tuned so that the needle is in the center. Diagr...
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- 13 - trouble shooting 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 rear panel fuse no sound, meter lights on interconnect not properly installed preamp set to wrong source ...
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- 14 - 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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- 15 - 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 familiar with the 79 cent piece of wire you received with most electronics gear (generally provided with a tuner or receiver). This pi...
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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...