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KRELL MD-2 m m m m m m mm m mm mmm mm m m mm mmmm COMPACT DISC TURNTABLE OWNER’S REFERENCE[...]
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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 reproduc- tion of dlgita.lly recorded music. These designs continue the Krell traditi[...]
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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: 1 Dust Cover encased in a protective sleeve 1 CD Stabilizer 1 AC power cord 1 MD-2 RC Remote Control 3 AAA Batteries for MD-2RC 1 Packet containing the Owners Reference and N warranty card ote: If any of these items are no[...]
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CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVE TRANSPORT SCREWS BEFORE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE TRANSPORT. CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVE THE PROTEC- TIVE HUB BEFORE THE UNIT IS PLUGGED INTO THE AC RECEPTACLE OR BEFORE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN,DAMAGE TO THE TRANS- PORT. ~ D. DUST COVER INSTALLATION 1. Standard Version Smoked Dust Cover: Remove the dust cov[...]
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E. BASIC INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 1. Place the unit on a clean level surface away from excessive heat, moisture or light. Ideally, the-MD-2 should be placed on the top of an audio component cabi- net or other "open air" rigid platform. 2. The MD-2 may be placed in a cabinet. It will require. 17.0 inches of verticaIclearance between th[...]
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F. TRANSPORT OPERATION ~ . Turn the CD transport On by pressing the POWER utton. Select a disc and place it on the spindle, label side ~ujg. Put the disc stabilizer on the center of the CD so it fits securely on the drive spindle. CAUTIONS: a. Never operate the .CD. transport without the disc stabi- lizer. This can result in damage to the transport[...]
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G. REMOTE CONTROL 1. The operating functions of the Remote Control are describei:l below: PAUSE STOP PLAY Temporarily stops the music at a specific point; Pr.essing again resumes play from the same point. S~tops the disc from playing :starts the disc playing at track 1; will also restart play of t-he current track Reverse track select Forward track[...]
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Cautions: a. Do not oil the laser transport! This mechanism is com- ple.tely self-contained and does not require customer maintenance. b. Do not touch any part of the exposed laser and servo ’ system with your hands. This could accidentally damage tile drive unit ...... 2. To remove finger ~arks and small scratches from the dust cover we recommen[...]
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QAI Do you recommend I leave the MD-2 ON at all times? Yes. These circuits are most accurate and stable when left to idle while not in use. In fact, discrete parts age faster when cycled ON and OFF. The MD-2 will sound better and last longer if left ON. NOTE: You should disconnect the AC cord from the wall outlet before any electrical storms or if [...]
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Q. Can I use both sets of COAXIAL outputs at the same time? A. Yes, the MD-2 can drive two different digital to ana- log converters. Q. Will the MD-2 play CD singles? A. Yes, the MD-2 willplay CD singles. ¯ I. SPECIFICATIONS TRANSPORT Philips CDM- 1 MK 11 with Hall effect motor, swing-arm design in a unicast frame. LASER Single Beam with glass len[...]
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INSTALLATION OF THE CUSTOM ACRYLIC TOPCOVER FOR MD-2 O MD-~ KRELL DIGITAL INC, 2 l T-BLOW l. To remove molded cover, slide the cover assembly upward until the hinges are cleared from both sets of screws and washers. 2. Be sure to save all the screws and washers after disassembly. -CUSTOM ACRYLIC COVE~ ~-2 KRE/& DIGITAL/NC 2 I FAST-BLOw 1, Remov[...]
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K. WARRANTY,AND SERVICE INFORMATION There are no user-serviceable parts inside the MD-2. The MD-2 has a limited warranty of three years parts and labo.r on transport-related parts, five years parts and labor on electronic parts. Return freight is ~ncluc[ed in the warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of p_u.rchase and is activated with t[...]
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1 KRELL DIGITAL INC. 35 HIGGINS DRIVE MILFORD CT 06460 SALES 203-874-3139 FAX 203-878-8373 COPYRIGHT 1991 KRELL DIGITAL INC. (MD29105)[...]