Installation and
Operations Manual
M2080 AM/FM Stereo Receiver and
Auto Stop Cassette Deck
© Copyright 1996
Magnadyne Corporation
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TUNE
POWER AM/FM FF/ EJ
Auto Stop Cassette
VOL BAL TONE
MIN MAX R L HL
STEREO
FM 88 92 96 100 106 108 MHz
AM 5 6 7 10 14 16 x100 KHz
TAPE
Congratulations on your purchase of the Magnadyne M2080.
This unit is a precision AM/FM/MPX receiver, and high
fidelity stereo cassette player. This innovative system has
been designed for in-dash installation, and can be installed
in all automotive, motorcycle and marine applications.
Please read all of the information in this booklet before
using this unit to insure that you fully understand the
capabilities of this unit.
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within 1 year from the date of sale to you, repair, replace or refund the retail sales price
of said product or any part thereof, at the option of the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found
defective in materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on the correct power requirements designated for the
specific product. This warranty and Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents obligations hereunder do not apply where the product
was; damaged while in the possession of the consumer, subjected to unreasonable or unintended use, not reasonably maintained, utilized in
commercial or industrial operations, or serviced by anyone other than Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, or where the
warning seal on the product is broken or the power and/or plugs are detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its
authorized agents will not assume any labor costs for the removal and re-installation of any product found to be defective, or the cost of
transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents. Such costs are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance items or accessories used in connection with this product, or any damaged to recording
or recording tape, or any damage to the to the products resulting from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or acts of
nature.
MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE ACCORDED BY LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS
GIVEN EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF
SALE.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not transferable.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or secondly, to Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street,
Compton CA 90220, or 2061 Cohen Street, Montreal, Quebec H4R 2N7. Return Authorization must be obtained before sending, or
merchandise may be refused.
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Introduction
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1. Radio Tuning Knob
2. Power On/Off Button
3. AM/FM Band Button
4. Fast Forward/Eject Button
5. Tape Cartridge Door
6. Volume Control Knob
7. Balance Control Knob
8. Tone Control Knob
9. Dial Indicator
TUNE
VOL BAL TONE
POWER AM/FM FF/EJ
STEREO
FM 88 92 96 100 106 108 MHz
AM 5 6 7 10 14 16 x100 KHz
TAPE
MIN MAX R L HL
Auto Stop Cassette
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Controls and Operation
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1. Radio Tuning Knob
Rotate the radio tuning knob in either direction to select the
desired AM or FM station.
2. Power On/Off Button
Press the Power button to turn the stereo“On” or “Off”.
3. AM/FM Band Button
Press the AM/FM selector button to choose the tuning band you
wish to listen to.
4. Fast Forward / Eject Button
With the tape playing, press this button in halfway until it locks,
to rapidly advance the position of the tape. To release, press the
button lightly and release it. Depressing the button all the way in
will stop the tape from playing and eject the tape from the
mechanism.
5. Tape Indicator Light
A green light will light when the unit is in the tape mode.
6. Volume Control Knob
Rotate this control clockwise. Rotating the control progressively
clockwise will increase the output volume level.
7. Balance Control Knob
Rotate the balance control from left to right to achieve the correct
speaker balance. This control will balance two speakers from left to
right. You will feel a “click” at the center point in the controls
rotation, this is the controls mechanical center.
8. Tone Control Knob
The tone control allows you to vary the overall tone of the music
you are listening to. Rotate the control counter clockwise to
make the tone lower (bass) and clockwise rotation will make the
tone higher (treble).
9. Dial Indicator
This designates the radio station on the dial scale.
Controls and Operation
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