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MCX300 AM-FM Tuner and Cassette Tape Player—Installation and Operation

Page 7 of 8 (Jul-98)

audio adjustments can be tried initially. Make adjustments as needed to obtain the
desired performance. You may find it helpful to play the unit through its monitor
speaker for the initial settings.

Important:

The Balance and Fader adjustments affect the level and quality of the audio. and
should be adjusted to the midpoint or “centered” position.

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The attached IL0153 suggests a grounding system for an AM/FM antenna system;
the attached KM0710 illustrates a way of mounting the AM and FM antennas.

The following Rauland-Borg parts are used in the suggested system:

FMT-65 FM Antenna.

LV0027 AM/FM Antenna Coupler, which includes:

9

 

The coupler itself.

9

 

An outdoor housing.

9

 

Two screws for mounting the coupler inside the housing.

9

 

A “U” bolt and related hardware for mounting the housing to the mast.

QC0126 Lightning Arrestor. This includes the hardware needed to mount the
coupler to the mast.

The remaining parts shown in KM0710 (wires, coaxial cable, the antenna-mounted
matching transformer, “F” connectors, the masts, and the AM insulators) are
readily available from suppliers.

Important:

Mount the parts firmly to the mast, as shown in the illustrations, to properly
ground the antenna system.

Operating Instructions

Refer to the separately supplied vendor's instructions for the tuner and cassette
player’s operation and care.

The Monitor-Program Switch

The 

MCX

300 includes a front-panel speaker and a four-position switch:

Summary of Contents for MCX300

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation KI 1976 MCX300 AM FM Tuner and Cassette Tape Player Rauland Borg Corporation Issued 07 01 98 Page 1 of 8...

Page 2: ...his document does not express license or imply any rights to use sell design or manufacture this information No reproduction publication or disclosure of this information in whole or in part shall be...

Page 3: ...3 of 8 Jul 98 Table of Contents GENERAL INFORMATION 4 6 5 37 21 4 Revised Model 4 DRAWINGS DIAGRAMS AND OTHER GRAPHICS 4 3 1 67 1 813 1 352 66 5 5 48 5 17 11 5 AUDIO OUTPUT 6 Power 6 6 77 1 7 21752 6...

Page 4: ...ing the unit s unbalanced monaural audio output to a sound or communications system The audio output provides ample signal for the auxiliary input of an amplifier or a communications system Revised Mo...

Page 5: ...nstaller Quantity Part 1 FM antenna with mast and supporting hardware 1 AM antenna wire with mast and hardware 1 AM FM antenna coupler and protective housing 1 75 W shielded coaxial cable from the ant...

Page 6: ...equirements is given in the attached illustration IL0153 Audio Output Obtain a single conductor shielded cable of suitable length to connect the Audio Output jack on the back of the chassis to the Aux...

Page 7: ...ed system FMT 65 FM Antenna LV0027 AM FM Antenna Coupler which includes 9 The coupler itself 9 An outdoor housing 9 Two screws for mounting the coupler inside the housing 9 A U bolt and related hardwa...

Page 8: ...on plays the unit through the front panel speaker 9 The Program position plays the unit through the interconnected system 9 The Program Monitor position plays the unit through both the system and the...

Page 9: ...A TO THE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT AND SECURE THE MAST GROUND WIRE TO BUILDING STRUCTURE WITH STAND OFF INSULATORS SPACED FROM 4 TO 6 FEET APART 3 MOUNT THE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE...

Page 10: ...COMBINED SIGNAL TO TUNER FROM FM ANTENNA LIGHTNING ARRESTOR QC0126 FROM AM ANTENNA AM FM ANTENNE COUPLER HOUSING TO EARTH GROUND...

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