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MD-102
User Manual
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Magnum Dynalab MD-102 User Manual

Magnum Dynalab MD 102/102R
ANALOG FM TUNER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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A Message From the President
Thank you for choosing the Magnum Dynalab been dedicated to the design, manufacturing and selection of components for the
MD 102
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. The importance of a front-end to the tuner is the equivalent of a high performance laser mechanism to a CD transport. The front-end must gather the FM signal and isolate it from the extraneous aberrations inherent in the environment as well as the FM stations adjacent to it. Our rigid criteria for our tuners and their front­ends insure that you get the most out of your FM reception with the highest degree of consistency available in the industry.
To insure that all specifications on our tuners are met at ALL frequencies, we manually align our tuners front-end at three frequencies (92 MHz, 101.5 MHz and 106MHz). This process optimizes tuning performance across the entire FM band, so that you attain the same levels of quality regardless of where you are tuned.
These procedures also ensure that the balance between SENSITIVITY, SELECTIVITY and MUSICALITY are maintained. Your tuner is now optimized to reject strong adjacent channel noise, provide more consistent levels of tuning performance across the FM band and to have a superior ability to isolate the station you wish to listen to from the extraneous interference of the surrounding FM signals.
Once again MAGNUM DYNALAB thanks you for including our product in your audio system – we are sure that you will have years of listening pleasure from your tuner, please feel free to contact us on our toll free number, 1-800-551-4130 or via email at: info@magnumdynalab.com.
Respectfully yours, Larry Zurowski
President
FM Tuner. This complete process insures optimum listening enjoyment
MD 102
. If there is anything else we can do to help you enjoy your new
MD 102
FM Tuner. Great care has
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UNPACKING YOUR MD 102

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 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. If damage is evident, document the type and extent of the damage, then repack the unit and call the dealer.
KINDLY DO NOT SEND THE UNIT BACK TO THE SHIPPER UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO DO SO.
DO NOT DISCARD THE PACKING MATERIALS AND CARTONS. Should there be a necessity to return the unit for any reason, it must arrive safely and suitably packaged in order for our receiver to accept it from the carrier. Also, if the unit has incurred damage as a result of improper packaging, it is not likely that a claim for the damage against the carrier will be successful.
Likewise, we will ship your unit back to you only in factory-approved packaging, However, if the unit were to arrive at the factory in anything other than factory approved packaging, we reserve the right to return same in factory-approved packaging and charge the cost of the packaging to the shipper. This is the only way we can assure you of a safe return (damage by carrier excepted).
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SETTING UP YOUR MD 102
1. Place your tuner the shortest distance possible from your pre-amplifier/
integrated amplifier, being careful to avoid areas that may cause extreme temperatures.
2. Connect your tuner to the pre-amplifier, using cables/ inter-connects that are
consistent with the rest of the inter-connects in your system. For a single ended (un-balanced) system the cables will be connected to the RCA connectors labeled “unbalanced out” on the rear panel of your tuner to an unused aux. input on the rear of your pre-amplifier/ integrated amplifier. For connection to a balanced system, the balanced cables will be connected from the XLR outputs marked “output balanced” on the rear of your tuner to the balanced inputs on the rear of your pre-amplifier/ integrated amplifier.
3. Connect your FM antenna cable to the A1 ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear
panel of your tuner. The connection type on the back of your tuner is an “F” connector (75 ohms). Should your antenna cable be 300 twin lead, you may convert this to 75 ohms with a 300 ohm to 75 ohm balun/ transformer.
4. Make sure that the center conductor of the cable is properly inserted into the
connector. If you do not possess an antenna, attach the temporary wire (enclosed in box) to your tuner. Place this into the “F” connector input on the rear of your tuner.
5. If you have 2 antenna systems, please follow the directions above, but
connecting your second antenna to the A2 ANTENNA IN terminal found on the rear panel of your tuner.
Please note that the piece of wire provided should only be used as a medium to test and setup the tuner. A better antenna system is recommended. Magnum Dynalab offers a number of different antennae, section of this manual.
6. Unwrap the EIA AC cord and plug the EIA end into the rear socket marked
“Power Input” on the rear panel of your tuner. Plug the other end of the AC cord into a 120/220/230/240 volt continuous AC source that you are using.
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 will be seriously affected.
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