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A. INTRODUCTION Welcometo 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 ~ncompromisingperf6rmance through leading-edge technology.
C. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 1. Openthe box and removethe top layer of protective foam. Thefollowing items will nowbe visibIe: 1 Dust Coverencased in a protective sleeve 1 CDStabilizer 1 AC power cord 1 MD-2RC Remote Control 3 AAABatteries for MD-2RC 1 Packet containing the OwnersReference and Note: warranty If anycard of these items are not included[?lease con.tact your authorized dealer immediatelyfor assistance. 2. Removethe layer of foamcontaining these items and set it aside for later use.
CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVETRANSPORT SCREWS BEFORE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN DAMAGETO THE TRANSPORT. CAUTION: FAILURE TO REMOVETHE PROTECTIVE HUB BEFORETHE UNIT IS PLUGGEDINTO THE AC RECEPTACLE OR BEFORE OPERATION COULD RESULT IN,DAMAGE TO THE TRANSPORT. ~ D. DUST COVER INSTALLATION 1. Standard Version SmokedDust Cover: Remove the dust cover, in its protective sleeve, fromthe shipping foam. To prevent scratching leave the protective sleeve on the dust cover until the cover mountingis complet.e.
E. BASIC INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 1. Place the unit on a clean level surface awayfrom excessive heat, moisture or light. Ideally, the-MD-2 should be placed on the top of an audio componentcabinet or other "openair" rigid platform. 2. The MD-2maybe placed in a cabinet. It will require. 17.0 inches of verticaIclearance betweenthe bottom and top shelves for proper operation of the cover. 3. If space is limited the MD-2can be operated without its dust cover.
F. TRANSPORT OPERATION Turn the CDtransport 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 CDso it fits securelyon the drive spindle. CAUTIONS: a. Neveroperate the .CD. transport withoutthe disc stabilizer. This can result in damageto the transport or your valuable compactdiscs. b. Neverplace the disc stabilizer wherethe cover may accidentally close on it and be damaged. c.
G. REMOTE CONTROL 1. The operating functions of the RemoteControl are describei:l below: PAUSE STOP PLAY Temporarilystops the musicat a specific point; Pr.essing again resumesplay from the samepoint. S~topsthe disc from playing :starts the disc playingat track 1; will also restart play of t-he current track Reversetrack select Forwardtrack select Fast reverse scan Fast forward scan 2. Battery installation: Removethe two hex hea,d, screws from the bottomportion of the remotecontrol s front plate.
Cautions: a. Donot oil the laser transport! This mechanism is comple.tely self-contained and does not require customer maintenance. b. Donot touch any part of the exposedlaser and servo ’ system with your hands. This could accidentally damage tile drive unit ...... 2. To removefinger ~arks and small scratches from the dust cover we recommend a light hand glaze which is specifically designedfor plastics and painted surfaces. At Krell we use a product from 3Mcalle~l "Imperial Hand Glaze".
Do you recommendI leave the MD-2ONat all times? QAI Yes. These circuits are most accurate and stable when left to idle whilenot in use. In fact, discrete parts age faster when cycled ONand OFF. The MD-2will sound better and last longer if left ON. NOTE:Youshould disconnect the ACcord from the wall outlet before any electrical storms or if youplan to be away from your homefor prolonged periods of time. ~Willthe MD-2 play if the dust cover is fully raised? AQI Certainly.
Q. Can I use both sets of COAXIAL outputs at the same time? A. Yes, the MD-2can drive two different digital to analog converters. Q. Will the MD-2play CDsingles? A. Yes, the MD-2willplay CDsingles. ¯ I. SPECIFICATIONS TRANSPORT Philips CDM-1 MK11 with Hall effect motor, swing-arm design in a unicast frame. LASER Single Beamwith glass lens OUTPUT Digital only in industry standard formats 1 FIBREOPTICvia standard interface 2 COAXIALvia RCAconnectors REMOTE CONTROL Wireless infrared DIMENSIONS 1,9," wide, 12.
INSTALLATION O MD-~ OF THE CUSTOM ACRYLIC KRELL DIGITAL INC, TOPCOVER FOR MD-2 l 2 T-BLOW l. Toremovemoldedcover, slide the cover assemblyupwarduntil the hingesare cleared fromboth sets of screws and washers. 2. Besure to saveall the screwsandwashersafter disassembly. -CUSTOM ACRYLIC ~-2 KRE/&DIGITAL/NC 2 I COVE~ FAST-BLOw 1, Remove the four original hingeretaining screwsfromthe backof the unit. 2. Remove the three washersfromeach screw.
K. WARRANTY,AND SERVICE INFORMATION There are no user-serviceable parts inside the MD-2.The MD-2has a limited warranty of three years parts and labo.r on transport-related parts, five years parts and labor on electronic parts. Returnfreight is ~ncluc[edin the warranty. The warranty period begins on the date of p_u.rchaseand is activated with the return of the enclosed warranty Card and a copy of the Sales receipt.
1 KRELL DIGITAL INC. 35 HIGGINS DRIVE MILFORDCT 06460 SALES203-874-3139 FAX203-878-8373 COPYRIGHT1991 KRELLDIGITAL INC.
