- 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT UNPACKING YOUR MD 102 SETTING UP YOUR MD 102 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONALITY DISPLAYS AND METERS CHECKING OUT YOUR MD 102 TUNER REMOTE (OPTIONAL) IMAGE OF RC1 REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION TECHNIQUES...
FM Tuner. This complete process insures optimum listening enjoyment for many years. The RF ‘front- end’ of all Magnum Dynalab tuners is an exclusive in-house designed and manufactured component. We are the only audio company in the world that manufacturers their own front-end, for the sole reason that no other manufacturer can build one that meets our exacting specifications.
Carefully remove the MD 102 from the end caps and wrapping, inspect all sides. Pay special attention to the corresponding areas on the unit where damage was found to the shipping carton.
Note: Many countries that use 220/230/240 volts have a special FM transmitter, tuning de-emphasis for these countries may be different. Please consult Magnum Dynalab for the correct usage. If your tuner is used in a country where the tuning de-emphasis is set incorrectly the sonic performance...
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONALITY (Letters correspond to the diagrams on the following page) A. ANTENNA A/B SELECTOR – Switches the MD 102 between A1 (antenna 1) and A2 (antenna 2) antenna inputs found on the rear panel of your tuner. B. POWER – Turns the power (AC) on and off to your tuner, with the optional remote system this switch must be left in the “OFF”...
- 7 - DISPLAYS AND METERS H. SIGNAL STENGTH/ MULTI-PATH METER – This meter’s readout is dual function and is controlled by switch F (shown on diagram). I. FREQUENCY DISPLAY – Displays the station via a numeric value, the frequency that your tuner is dialed into. Display ranges from 87.5 MHz through 108.5 MHz.
- 8 - CHECKING OUT YOUR MD 102 1. Place your power switch to the “ON” position (B on diagram). This should turn on your tuner’s meter lights and frequency display. 2. Place your STEREO/MONO switch (D on diagram) to the Stereo setting.
- 9 - TUNER REMOTE (OPTIONAL) If your tuner was ordered with the RC1 “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 “POWER ON” button. You will see the tuner turn on.
- 11 - TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION • Power cord disconnected • Connect power cord No sound, meter • Power off at source • Check AC source lights are not on • Interconnect not properly • Verify installation of No sound, meter lights are on installed...
Magnum Dynalab offers two Yagi antennae, the MD 6 FM or MD 10 FM Vertical ½ Wave - This design offers ease of installation and operation. This type of antenna is omni-directional, which means that it picks up stations coming from all directions.
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).
Line power (Must be specified) – 110/220/230/240- Dimensions (inches H.W.D.) – 4.5 x 17.75 x 13 Weight (lbs./kgs) - 18/7.96 Power consumption (Typ/Max) - 50w/100w MAGNUM DYNALAB LTD. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR MODIFY THE SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE...
- 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.
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 period of two years from date of sale to the first end user.
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