MC 1 - Audio Amplifier MAGNAT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MC 1 MAGNAT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instruction manual Before starting

Batteries for remote control (2x AA)

Instructions for disposal

ACCESSORIES Operational elements and connections

Auxiliary audio devices

Remote control Functions of the MC 1

Functions of the CD player

Functions of the tuner

RDS (Radio Data Service) functions of the tuner

Other important information

• Only connect the device using a 3-pin power cable with ground wire (earth)! This is part of the original accessories. Only use this original accessory for the power supply or a power cable that has been examined with regards to its safety (e.g. with a TÜV or VDE certificate).
• The safety function of the power cable's earthed plug should not be impaired in any way. The earthed plug has two contacts as well as a protective earth contact (i.e. a total of 3 contacts). The protective earth contact is important for operational safety and it must be in contact with the protective earth contact of the wall socket which supplies the device with electricity. If the earthed plug of the supplied power cable is not applicable with the socket (power supply) in your country, please refer to a qualified technician to exchange the cable. BEFORE STARTING Dear customer, Thank you for choosing the Magnat MC 1 SACD/CD Receiver. Please read the following information carefully before starting to use the MC1.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please read the instruction manual carefully before use and keep it in a safe place This device is only intended for use with 230 V/50 Hz AC voltage. Only operate the device at an ambient/room temperature between 0°C and 40°C.. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation for the device. There must be a minimum gap of 10 cm between objects to the side, to the rear and above the device: This symbol warns the user that high voltage is used within the device which can result in electric shock. 10 cm 10 cm This symbol makes the user aware that there are important notes in the enclosed instruction manual which must be observed. 10 cm

Warning:

Do not open! Risk of electric shock! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

• The ventilation slots should not be covered by any items (e.g. curtains, newspaper, etc.) in order to ensure sufficient ventilation for the device. Please do not position any sources of heat, such as radiators, ovens, naked flames or other devices that generate heat in close proximity to the device.
• The device and the remote control should not be exposed to dripping or splash water or high levels of humidity.
• No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be places on the unit.
• In the event of contact with moisture or liquids remove the mains adapter immediately.
• Only clean the device using a dry cloth.
• Do not use any cleaning agents or chemical solvents when cleaning, as these could damage the surface of the device.
• Never open the device.
• The mains cable must always be operational. The device should not continue to be operated if there is visible damage to the mains cable. A damaged cable should not be repaired, but must be replaced.
• Do not connect or remove the mains cable with damp hands.
• Always refer to a qualified specialist for any maintenance or repair work.
• If the device is not going to be used for a prolonged period, switch it off by using the power switch (2) located on the rear of the device (see the section entitled "Rear/connections").
• Please remove the mains plug in the event of thunderstorms. This symbol informs the user that there is a class 1 laser operating inside the device which does not pose any hazardous threat outside the device.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL

In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC all electrical and electronic appliances must be disposed of separately via local collection points. Please observe the local regulations and do not dispose of your old appliances with normal household waste.

1 Power Switches the device on when it is in the standby mode. If the LED does not illuminate, actuate the power switch located on the rear of the device. Conversely the device can be switched from power operation to the standby mode. 2 Input selector switch Used for selecting the input source (CD, TUNER, PHONO, TAPE, AUX, LINE). This is indicated on the display (15) briefly. 3 Eject Opens or closes the CD compartment. 4 Play/Pause CD Starts or pauses the playback from a CD. 5 Stop/Memory CD operation: Stops a CD that is playing. Radio operation: Opens the internal memory for the station presets.

setting can be adjusted by turning the knob. DSM (Direct Sound Mode) can also be switched on, which deactivates any sound settings. 6, 7 Search/Auto tuning CD operation: Briefly pressing this button activates the search function (forwards/backwards); pressing the button again will stop the search function. Radio operation: Brief press: Changes the receiving frequency in 50kHz increments (manual station search) Press and hold: Searches for the next station on the selected band (automatic station search) 10 Line-in

3.5 mm stereo input jack for an auxiliary

audio device (e.g. MP3 player, etc.). 11 Headphones

3.5 mm stereo output jack for

headphones. The speakers are deactivated when this jack is used. Set the volume to a low level when connecting headphones. 8 FM/AM Switches between FM stereo, FM mono and AM (only mono). 12 Volume knob Adjusts the volume. The knob needs to be turned through approximately two revolutions to alternate between minimum and maximum volume. The volume is shown on the display (15). (VOL 00 - VOL 40/max) 9 Tone/Skip/Balance/Preset CD operation: Turning the knob selects the next and previous tracks. Radio operation: Turning the knob calls up the station presets. The bass, treble and balance can be adjusted by pressing the knob (display: BASS, TREBLE, L/R). The respective

13 Sensor for the remote control Please aim at this sensor when using the remote control. 14 CD compartment Insert the CD into the compartment with the label facing upwards. 15 Display Displays the settings you have made. 16 SACD display Indicates whether an SACD has been inserted.

1 Power Switches the device on when it is in the standby mode. If the LED does not illuminate, actuate the power switch located on the rear of the device. Conversely the device can be switched from power operation to the standby mode. 2 Sleep This button activates the sleep mode. The switch off time is reduced in 10 minute intervals each time this button is pressed (display). To deactivate the mode press this button repeatedly until 00 appears in the display. 8 Play Plays the CD if there is one located in the CD compartment. 3 Mute Switches the sound on and off. 9 Pause Pauses a CD or resumes playback from a paused CD. 4 Input (input selection) The input source can be alternated by repeatedly pressing this button (CD, TUNER, PHONO, TAPE, AUX, LINE). The source is shown in the display. 10 SACD Switches between the SACD and CD layer if an SACD has been inserted. (only possible for SACD hybrid discs) 11 Eject Opens the CD compartment. 5 Numerical buttons CD operation: Direct selection of a track. Radio operation: Direct selection of a preset station. In combination with the -button (16): Direct input of a station frequency. 12 Stop Stops CD playback. 13 Volume Increases () or decreases () the volume. 6 Search/Tuning CD operation: Briefly pressing this button activates the search function (forwards/backwards); pressing the button again will stop the search function. Radio operation: Brief press: Changes the receiving frequency in 50kHz increments (manual station setting) Press and hold: Searches for the next station on the selected band (automatic station setting) 14 DS Mode This displays the DSM (Direct Sound Mode). This switches the device to linear operation without equalisation. The DSM can be switched using the PRESET buttons (7). If the DSM mode is switched off, the message "TONE" appears in the display. 15 Tone/Balance Alternates between the settings for bass, treble and balance. The respective setting can be altered using the PRESET buttons (7). 7 Skip/Preset CD operation: Skips to the next or previous track. Radio operation: Skips forwards/backwards to the nearest station preset.

16 -- button This button allows you to manually enter the station frequency with the numerical buttons. 17 Memory You can call up the internal station memory using this button. 18 A-B Selects points A and B for A-B repeat playback. 19 Repeat Selects the repeat function during CD playback. 20 AM/FM Selects between AM, FM mono and FM stereo during radio operation. 21 Display Alternates between the time display and the selected input source. The selected RDS function is also displayed during radio operation.

OPERATIONAL ELEMENTS AND CONNECTIONS - REAR / CONNECTIONS

Place the device on a firm, even surface while paying attention to the minimum distances. SPEAKERS The stereo speakers (impedance of 4 to 8 ohms) are connected to the rear as follows: right

1 Mains connection For connecting the supplied mains cable. 2 Power switch Switches the device on and sets it in the standby mode. If the switch is set to the "OFF" position, the device is disconnected from the mains supply. 3 Speaker terminals For the connection of stereo speakers with an impedance rating of 4-8 ohms (the correct polarity must be taken into account). 4/5 Digital outputs For the connection of external devices (e.g. Minidisc recorder) via a coaxial (4) or optical (5) digital output. 6 REC output Fixed level output e.g. for the connection of a tape recorder.

left Only use high-quality audio speaker cables with a conductor cross section of min. 1.5 2.5mm². Strip approx. 10 mm from the cables and twist the ends. Loosen the terminal screws one after the other and insert the stripped ends into the holes. Re-tighten the terminal screws. Make sure you pay attention to the correct polarity. You can also use prefabricated cables with 4mm banana plugs or forked fittings. 8 TAPE input For the connection of a cassette recorder or a tape recorder. ANTENNAS 9 PHONO input Low level input with RIAA equalisation for record players with a magnetic system (MM). Connect the FM indoor antenna or a house antenna (provides better reception) to the rear of the device (12), as well as the MW loop antenna (if required).

AUXILIARY AUDIO EQUIPMENT

10 Earth for phono cable This is where the earth connection of the phono cable is screwed. Auxiliary audio devices (MP3 players, record players, etc.) are to be connected to the appropriate sockets before starting to use the MC 1. 11 AM antenna connection For connecting the supplied AM loop antenna. REMOTE CONTROL When using the remote control aim it at the infrared sensor on the MC 1 (front panel/13). 12 FM antenna connection For connecting the supplied FM indoor antenna or a house antenna. ~ 30°

7 AUX input This is where an auxiliary CD player or tuner can be connected.

FUNCTIONS OF THE MC 1

FUNCTIONS OF THE CD PLAYER

• Open the CD compartment by pressing the EJECT button.
• Insert the CD into the compartment (with the label facing upwards).
• Close the compartment by pressing the EJECT button.
• Press PLAY to listen to the first track on the CD. SACD Title No. pressing the button again will stop the search function.
• Press the TUNING buttons on the remote control.

FUNCTIONS OF THE TUNER

Selecting the tuner band

• Select TUNER as the audio source using the SOURCE (MC 1) or INPUT button (on the remote control).
• Select AM mono, FM mono or FM stereo using one of the FM/AM buttons. Stopping playback from a CD Press one of the STOP buttons. Automatic station search
• Select TUNER as the audio source and choose the band (see above).
• Use the AUTO TUNE buttons on the front of the MC 1 or the TUNING buttons on the remote control. Display: Play time Pausing a CD
• Press the PLAY(PAUSE) button to pause the CD.
• Press this button again to resume playback of the CD. Selecting the track directly
• Turn the TONE/SKIP knob clockwise to select a higher track.
• Turn the knob anti-clockwise to select a lower track.
• Press the PRESET buttons on the remote control. Searching within a track
• Press the right/left search button to search forwards/backwards within a track respectively. Briefly pressing this button activates the search function; CD repeat mode The repeat function can only be activated via the remote control. Repeating a track: Start the CD. The REP button repeats the current track. The following appears in the display: Manual station search: Briefly pressing these buttons increases or decreases the tuning frequency by 50 kHz. Automatic station search: Pressing and holding these buttons searches for the next or previous station on the band. Repeating the entire CD: Start the CD. Press the REP button twice. The following appears in the display: Direct station selection This function can only be accessed via the remote control.
• 1st Example: Setting the station to FM 107.10 MHz. Select TUNER and FM. Press the "--" button on the remote control. Press the numerical buttons in succession to enter 1, 0, 7, 1, 0.
• 2nd Example: Setting the station to FM 91.40 MHz. Select TUNER and FM. Press the "--" button on the remote control. Press the numerical buttons in succession to enter -9, 1, 4, 0. Repeating from point A to point B: Start the CD. Press the A-B button at point A, allow the CD to play until it reaches point B and then press the A-B button again. Stopping the repeat function: Press the REP button repeatedly until none of the above symbols are illuminated in the display. Station presets
• A total of 80 FM and AM stations can be stored in the memory.
• Select the desired station (FM or AM). Open the memory using the MEMORY button on the front panel or on the remote control.
• Choose the desired station number using the TONE/SKIP button on the front panel or via the numerical buttons on the remote control.
• The station number and MEM flash in the display.
• Press one of the MEMORY buttons again to store the station.
• The station number stops flashing and MEM disappears.
• Repeat this procedure to store other stations. Selecting the preset stations
• Press the SOURCE button and select TUNER as the audio source.
• Turn the TONE/SKIP knob on the front panel or press one of the PRESET buttons on the remote control to select the desired station number. The memory slot can also be selected directly by using the numerical buttons. Display during radio operation FM stereo: Sender eingestellt Bei RDS Empfang Station set During RDS reception Station number

Senderfrequenz FM mono: FM mono

RDS is a system which provides information about FM stations that is broadcast together with the station's signal. The MC1 can present this information (about the station, broadcast, etc.) in the display. The RDS functions can be set via the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Setting the volume The volume can be adjusted by using the VOLUME regulator on the front panel or on the remote control. VOL and a value between 00 and MAX (40) then appears in the display. MUTE on the remote control The sound can be deactivated using this button. MUTING flashes on the display. The sound can be reactivated by pressing this button again or by altering the volume. RDS functions of the MC 1

• PS (Program Service Name): Displays the name of the programme.
• PTY (Program Type Identification): Displays the type of programme.
• RT (Radio Text): Displays all information for the programme.
• CT (Clock Time): Time Adjusting the bass/treble Repeatedly press the TONE/SKIP/BAL button on the front panel of the MC1 or TONE/BAL on the remote control until BASS or TRE appears in the display. Display sequence when repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY button: PS, PTY, RT station frequency, CT. Adjust the tone by turning the TONE/SKIP/BAL knob on the front panel or by using the PRESET buttons on the remote control. If one of these functions is not supported despite reception of an RDS signal, "NONE" will appear in the display. DSM Direct Source Mode Switches off the tone regulator. This can be selected by using the TONE/SKIP/BAL button on the front panel or by using the DS-MODE button on the remote control and it can be switched on and off using TONE/SKIP/BAL or PRESET. (DSM ON = tone regulator off). Messages on the display (with examples)
• When searching for a radio station with an RDS signal, RDS is displayed in red in the display.
• The display shows the station frequency and, if available, the number of the station's preset: Adjusting the balance The balance setting is selected in the same way as the tone regulator. Press the corresponding button repeatedly until L00 - 00R appears in the display. The balance can be adjusted to the left or right by using TONE/SKIP/BAL or PRESET; for example, when adjusting the balance to the left: L10 - 00R. PS: The station name is displayed after approx. 5 seconds: PTY: This is displayed, if available, by pressing the DISPLAY button: RT: Press the DISPLAY button again. Pressing the button again will display the station frequency and another press will display the CT (time).

SLEEP FUNCTION SPECIFICATIONS This function enables you to set a time after which the device will switch off automatically and change to the standby mode. Amplifier Power output: Rated power

• Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The following appears in the display: Pulse power Frequency response:

• Press the SLEEP button again and the following will be displayed: Phono 90 min. Sleep mode

• You can reduce the switch-off time in 10-minute intervals by using the SLEEP button. The sleep mode is deactivated at SLEEP 00.
• After the time has been set the display automatically reverts back to its previous status. However, confirmation that the sleep mode is active is visible in the display.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• You can connect headphones with a 3.5 mm stereo jack to the socket located on the front of the MC 1.
• Before doing this set the volume to VOL 00.
• The sound from the speakers is automatically disconnected when headphones are inserted.
• Please note that listening to music at high volume via headphones can cause irreparable damage to your hearing! 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 4 ohm 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 8 ohm 1 kHz, 4 ohm 2 x 80 w 2 x 60 w 2 x 150 w Signal to noise ratio: CD/Aux/Line/Tape Phono 95 dB 85 dB Input sensitivity/impedance: AUX/Line/Tape Phono Equalisation: Bass Treble ±10 dB/100 Hz ±10 dB/ 10 kHz FM Tuner Line in (front panel)
• This is used for connecting an audio source with a 3.5 mm stereo jack. The other analogue connections on the rear of the MC 1 are designed for RCA cables. If you should have any further queries, please refer to the operating instructions for the respective device. Frequency response:

87.5 – 108 MHz

Signal to noise ratio: Mono Stereo 75 dB 70 dB Harmonic distortion: Mono Stereo <0.25% <0.50% AM Tuner Frequency response: Signal to noise ratio: 531-1602 MHz 40 dB Miscellaneous Phono input The MC 1 has a high quality phono preamplifier with RIAA equalisation. Only record players with a magnetic system (MM) or a moving coil system with high level output (high output MC) may be connected here. Most of these devices have an additional earth wire. Please connect this to the rear of the MC 1 using the screw (10) in order to minimise the degree of humming.

Dimensions (wxhxd): 360 x 110 x 400 mm Weight:

8.9 kg

Electricity consumption:: Max Standby 200 W

1.4 W

Subject to technical change.

SOMMAIRE ACCESSOIRES

Accessoires No. de la station de radio FM No. de la station de FM radio FM mono RDS (RADIO DATA

FONCTIONS DU TUNER

Ecart signal/bruit: CD/Aux/Line/Tape Phono Mode Sleep ±10 dB/100 Hz ±10 dB/ 10 kHz Tuner FM Antenna a quadro AM

Antenna interna FM Line in (Pannello frontale) ±10 dB/ 100 Hz ±10 dB/ 10 kHz 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 4 Ohm 20 Hz – 20 kHz, THD < 1.0%, 8 Ohm 1 kHz, 4 Ohm Altro 2 x 80 W 2 x 60 W 2 x 150 W Dimensioni (L x A x P): 360 x 110 x 400 mm Peso 8,9 kg Antenna FM de interior Recepción stereo FM stereo ±10 dB/ 100 Hz ±10 dB/ 10 kHz Dimensiones (A x A x P): 360 x 110 x 400 mm Peso: 8,9 kg ɋɬɟɪɟɨɩɪɢɟɦ FM Stereo

Congratulations! You have made a wise selection in becoming the owner of a MAGNAT HiFi equipment. The equipments are checked and tested continously during the entire production process. In case you have problems with your MAGNAT HiFi equipment, kindly observe the following:

1. The warranty period commences with the purchase of the component and is applicable only to the original owner.

2. During the warranty period we will rectify any defects due to faulty material or workmanship by replacing or repairing the defective part at our discretion. Further claims, and in particular those for price reduction, cancellation of sale, compensation for damages or subsequential damages, are excluded. The warranty period is not altered by the fact that we have carried out warranty work.

3. Unauthorized tampering with the equipment will invalidate this warranty.

4. Consult your authorized dealer first, if warranty service is needed. Should it prove necessary to return the component to the factory, please insure that • the component is packed in original factory packing in good condition • the quality control card has been filled out and enclosed with the component • your enclose your receipt as proof of purchase. 5. Excluded from the warranty are: • Illuminates • Valves • Batteries • Wear parts • Shipping damages, either readily apparent or concealed (claims for such damages must be lodged immediately with forwarding agent, the railway express office or post office). • Scratches in cases, metal components, front panels, etc. (You must notify your dealer directly of such defects within three days of purchase.) • Defects caused by incorrect installation or connection, by operation errors (see operating instructions), by overloading or external force. • Equipments which have been repaired incorrectly or modified or where the case has been opened by persons other than us. • Consoquential damages to other equipments. • Reimbursement of cools, without our prior consent, when repairing damages by third parties.