User manual MC2
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1. Edwards Audic User manual MC2 Thank you for purchasing an Edwards audio phono stage with care over the correct installation we are sure that it will give many years of pleasure CONNECTIONS The main MC2 should be placed on a separate shelf next to or near your Turntable Connect your turntables arm leads to the sockets marked input observing Red for RIGHT and White Black for LEFT If you have an additional Earth or Ground cable attach this to the GND terminal provided above the input sockets Depending on your systems grounding arrangements it may or may not be necessary to connect this so if you can hear a hum through your speakers try connecting disconnecting this wire Next connect an additional pair of high quality RCA Phono cables not supplied between the output sockets and any available LINE input on your amplifier this is usually marked AUX Next the Power supply should be plugged in to any available AC outlet near to your system then plug the Mini Din into the socket marked DC on the rear of the MC2 Please observe the polarity and do not force the plug into the socket else damage may occur To power ON switch on the AC power supply at the wall there is no power switch on the phono stage itself LISTENING At this point it may be a good idea to try playing a record by selecting Aux on your amplifier or whatever input you used to plug the MC2 into and advancing the volume control slowly hopefully music will be hear2. MC MM RIAA Phono Stage INPUT L R www talkelectronics com Designed amp Manufactured in the UK by TALK ELECTRONICS Diagram WARP FILTER There is a warp filter function which operates at a very low frequency of around 7Hz This frequency was chosen as itis around the common arm cartridge resonant frequency and helps to remove any excessive cone movements in your speakers due to this as you play a record lt can be disabled by moving 2 yellow jumpers J14 amp J15 on diagram 2 to their alternate positions WORLDWIDE GUARANTEE This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge during the first ten years after purchase provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Talk Edwards Audio dealer or distributor The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee THE WARRANTY COVERS Parts and labour costs for ten years from the purchase date After ten years you must pay for both parts and labour costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at anytime CLAIMS UNDER GUARANTEE This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Talk Edwards Audio distributor in the country of
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4. d Assuming all is well lift the needle from the groove and check that there are no hums or buzzes if there are experiment with the position of the MC2 and or the ground connection it may well be that the quietest position is not ona shelf at all There are no hard and fast rules as to where to best position the MC2 basically the quieter it is the better it will sound all you should hear is a feint hiss if this is on the floor behind your equipment rack the so be it Don t be worried about where it is it s position and orientation wiil have no detrimental effect on the MC2 s function or reliability Front panel LED You can turn off the front panel LED indicator should you desire by removing the yellow jumper J1 on diagram 2 from the front of the PCB This can be accessed by removing the 4 screws on the rear panel marked in red on diagram 1 and sliding the PCB out backwards see diagram 1 MM operation The factory default is the MC setting but if you wish to use this with an Mm or HOMC cartridge this can be set by moving the 4 yellow jumpers marked J3 J4 J5 J6 in diagram 2 to their alternate positions These jumpers can be accessed by removing the 4 screws on the rear panel marked in red on diagram 1 excluding the GND terminal and sliding the PCB out backwards There are no user serviceable parts inside so please do not be tempted to play or modify any part of the MC2 this will invalidate your guarantee SND Edwards Audio MC2
5. residence It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsibility can be accepted tor the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit The Edwards Audio MM1 has been manufactured to conform with the protection requirements of the EC Council directive 89 336 EEC relating to EMC by application of the following standards EN50081 1 1997 Emissions Standard EN50082 1 1997 Immunity Standard and also the requirements of the EC low voltage directive relating to electrical safety by application of the following standard BSEN IEC60065 2002 International Safety standard For the purposes of testing the MC2 was used with the high quality interconnects supplied by Merlin Cables Compliance with the above standards may only be made if the unit is installed as per this manual and using the correct cables Specifications Uf a ESNE AEE ae A AAN E EE ee eee 10mV Le AAA 0 1 1mV A Oe CCC ee ene ee A 63dB 40dB A A ee ee lt 0 006 1kHz lt 0 02 20kHz A Goce rene ac ewacnemacenminer H 72dB A Weighted A ee within 0 25dB O ee eee Z20 100kHz within 0 3dB Ses ISORA BO er IGG cmo e mo O EA E 55dB 20 20kHz A H T E 1OOR with 2n2 47K with 120pF COMI MIG ERIONICE score cers neice A di a A a lt 10 Ohms ic MM ne ne a ec ee a ee E eee 100mV 1V ROE Ia A 9 8v depending upon input dd A eae 114 5mm x 47 5mm x 160mm A A
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