M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 1 R Installation and Operations Manual TUNE POWER AM/FM FF/EJ Auto Stop Cassette VOL BAL STEREO TONE FM 88 AM 5 92 96 6 7 100 106 10 108 14 16 MHz x100 KHz TAPE MIN MAX L R L H M2080 AM/FM Stereo Receiver and Auto Stop Cassette Deck © Copyright 1996 Magnadyne Corporation
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 2 Introduction 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.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 3 Controls and Operation 1 2 3 TUNE POWER 4 AM/FM 5 FF/EJ Auto Stop Cassette VOL BAL STEREO TONE FM 88 AM 5 92 96 6 7 100 106 10 108 14 16 MHz x100 KHz TAPE MIN MAX 6 L R 7 1. Radio Tuning Knob 2. Power On/Off Button 3. AM/FM Band Button L H 8 9 4. Fast Forward/Eject Button 5. Tape Cartridge Door 6. Volume Control Knob 3 7. Balance Control Knob 8. Tone Control Knob 9.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 4 Controls and Operation 1. Radio Tuning Knob Rotate the radio tuning knob in either direction to select the desired AM or FM station. 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. 2.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 5 Controls and Operation Radio Operation Antenna Trimmer Adjustment 1. To turn on the unit, push in the power button. 2. Select either AM or FM radio by using the AM/FM band button. 3. Use the radio tuning knob to select the desired station. 4. Adjust the volume, tone and balance controls to suit your listening taste. 5. To turn the unit off, simply push the power button. The trimmer is factory adjusted.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:51 AM Page 6 Installation Dashboard Sheet Metal Screw Rear Support Strap Nut Washer Figure 1 Mounting Sleeve 6
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:52 AM Page 7 Installation 1 2 Release the rear support strap Remove the end caps.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:52 AM Page 8 Installation Space Requirements: Step 4: To mount your new Magnadyne unit, you will need a rectangle hole in the mounting location 183mm (width) x 53mm (height), (7 1⁄8” x 2 1⁄8”) and a full 7” of unobstructed space behind the mounting location. Securely attach the rear support strap provided to the rear of the unit with the fasteners provided. Bend the strap to allow the unit to slide into it’s mounting sleeve.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:52 AM Page 9 Electrical Connections Two Speaker Wiring Left Speaker Green Wire + - 9-Pin Plug From Radio Chasis Ground Black Wire 3A Red Wire Gray Wire Connect to Ignition 12V + - Right Speaker This unit if for use only with a 12 volt DC power source with a negative ground. If your vehicle is equipped with an antenna, connect the lead from the existing antenna to the antenna receptacle located on the rear panel of the unit.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:52 AM Page 10 Cautions and Maintenance The tape head should be cleaned regularly, especially when the playback sound begins to deteriorate. Insert a special head cleaning cassette into the tape mechanism and allow it to run for a few minutes. If you are playing pre-recorded tape, your tape head should be cleaned every 10-15 hours of playing time.
M2080 English 08/04/00 7:52 AM Page 11 Specifications Tape Section Play System . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wow and Flutter . . . . . . . . . S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frequency Response . . . . . 4-Track, 2 Channel Stereo 4.75cm/sec. (1 7/8 ips.) +3. -1% 0.3% WRMS Maximum More than 40dB 60-10kHz FM Receiver Tuning Range . . . . . . . . . . . I.F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Image Rejection . . . . .
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