Krell MD-2 Owners manual
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COMPACT DISC TURNTABLE
OWNER’S REFERENCE
A. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Krell family of audio components. You
have joined a select gro.up of discriminating listeners who
enjoy the finest in music reproduction.
Krell Digital (KDI) is dedicated to the development
technologically advanced components for the reproduction of dlgita.lly recorded music. These designs continue
the Krell tradition of ~ncompromising perf6rmance
through leading-edge technology.
This Owner’s Reference is divided into several sections,
each designed to perform a different function. A Question
and Answer section is also included where answers to
common questions are provided. Should you have any
questions or suggestionsplease feel free to contact your
authorized dealer or the KRELL staff for assistance.
In the unlikely event that your MD-2 should require
service you will be pleased to know that it is backed by a
c.omprehensive Customer Satisfaction policy and one of
the most advanced service facilities in the industry. For
detailed information on the terms and conditions of
service please consult y_our wa.rranty registration card or
your au~orized KREEL Distributor.
B. TABLE OF,CONTENTS
2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
3 DUST COVER INSTALLATION
4 BASIC INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
5 OPERATION OF THE CD TRANSPORT
REMOTE CONTROL
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6 CARE AND CLEANING
7 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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C. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
1. Open the box and remove the top layer of protective
foam. The following items will now be visibIe:
Dust Cover encased in a protective sleeve
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1 CD Stabilizer
1 AC power cord
MD-2 RC Remote Control
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3 AAA Batteries for MD-2RC
1 Packet containing the Owners Reference and
N warranty card
ote: If any of these items are not included [?lease
con.tact your authorized dealer immediately for
assistance.
2. Remove the layer of foam containing these items and
set it aside for later use. Carefully remove the MD-2
transport from its box and remove the protective plastic
wrap.
Note: Save all packing materials. If you must ship your
MD-2 in the future repack the unit in its original pa, ckag-
ing to prevent transit damage. If the unit is returnecl to
KRELL for service please send the cover and the remote
control unit.
Caution: If your MD-2 has the custom lucite cover do not
remove it fiom its protective sleeve at this time! This
cover is extremely_ delicate and can be. permanently
scarred if mishandled. Please follow the instructions
provided in this Reference for safe installation.
3. Remove the transport screws from the bottom of the
unit. Their locations are marked with stickers on the
bottom of the chassis.
NOTE: Later pro,duction models have a protective plastic
hub that secures the transport from the top of the unit
during shipping instead ot transport screws. Carefully
remove the-black plastic hub by tu~ing it counterclock-
4, Remove the voltage identification sticker from the
back of the unit. You are now ready to install the dust
cover.
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CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVE TRANSPORT
SCREWS BEFORE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSPORT.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HUB BEFORE THE UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO
THE AC RECEPTACLE OR BEFORE OPERATION
COULD RESULT IN,DAMAGE TO THE TRANSPORT. ~
D. DUST COVER INSTALLATION
1. Standard Version Smoked Dust Cover:
Remove the dust cover, in its protective sleeve, from the
shipping foam. To prevent scratching leave the protective
sleeve on the dust cover until the cover mounting is
complet.e. There are two pairs of screws w.ith wasOer-type
receptacles attached to the back panel of the unit tor
mounting the dust cover. Center the hinge pins on the
dust cover over the two pairs of screws. Carefully slide
the hinges into the slots Formed by the washers. Push the
cover down evenly on both sides until it is fully seated.
Finally, remove the protective sleeve.
2. Custom Version Clear Lucite Dust Cover:
Remove the dust cover from the protective foam and its
protective sleeve. There are two pairs of screws with
washer-type hinge receptacles on the back. of the un!t.
Remove the four screwg from the unit ancl take off the
black hinge receptacles. Carefully place the lucite dust
cover such that the circular milled-out portion,is centered
over the transport. Align the slots in the cover s hinge
blocks with ttie holes in the back of the chassis. Thread
the four screws into the chassis through the hinge blocks.
Tighten down lightly and adjust the cover so it is ce.ntered on the unit. Once the cover is aligned tighten clown
the supporting screws.
NOTE: The clear lucite cover must be lowered manually,
as it is very heavy and does not have a damping
mechanism.
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