Installation and
Operation Manual
POWER
EJECT
DIM
LOUD
ELAPSE
AS/PS
SHIFT
SCAN
PULL OPEN
4 X 50W
MARINE CD RECEIVER
MODE
PGM
SHIFT
CH
TRK
TUNE
TRK
BAND
DISP
SEL
MUTE
TUNE
1 MEM
2 PGM
3 RPT
4 RDM
5 INT
M6100CD
Waterproof
AM/FM/WB and CD Stereo Receiver
A Registered Trademark of Magnadyne Corporation
Location and Function of Controls at a Glance
8. Multi-Function Button 3/RPT:
Radio: Recalls a memorized radio station, and programs a radio station into memory
(See Radio Operation for more information).
Continuously repeats the same track (See CD Operation for more information).
CD:
9. Multi-Function Button 4/RDM:
Radio: Recalls a memorized radio station, and programs a radio station into memory
(See Radio Operation for more information).
Plays all tracks on the current disc in random order (See CD Operation for more information).
CD:
10. Multi-Function Button 5/INT:
Radio: Recalls a memorized radio station, and programs a radio station into memory
(See Radio Operation for more information).
Plays the first several seconds of each track on the current disc
(See CD Operation for more information).
CD:
11. Band Button: Selects the radio band in the following order: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM, WX.
12. Display Button: Displays either the clock or radio frequency.
(See setting the clock for more information).
13. Remote Volume: Adjusts the Volume of the remote (secondary) set of speakers.
14. Shift and Scan Button:
Shift: Changes the Track / Tune Buttons (5) to Track Up and Track Down
(See CD Changer Operations for more information).
Scan: Scans through the strong stations in the current radio band.
15. Elapse and AS/PS Button:
Radio: Automatic memory storing and preset scan (See Radio Operation for more information).
CD:
Displays elapsed time of current CD track or time remaining on the current CD.
16. Eject Button: Ejects the disc from the CD slot when the CD door is open.
17. Play/Pause and Mute Button:
Radio/Aux In: Mutes audio level.
CD:
Starts CD play function or pauses CD play function.
18. CD Slot: Located behind the Waterproof CD Cover; insert discs here.
19. Display Area: Displays Radio, CD and Clock functions.
20. Reset Button: Resets control logic of CPU in the event of a lockup. See General Operations/Reset
button for more details.
21. Waterproof CD Cover: To access the CD Slot, press down the tab on the top of the cover.
22. Audio Mode Selection Button: Selects the desired audio mode in the following order: Volume, Bass,
Treble and Balance.
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Radio Operation
Listening to the Radio
Programming the Radio
You can program up to 15 FM radio stations and 5 AM
radio stations.
1. Push the “POWER” button (1) once to turn the unit on.
2. Press the “BAND” button (11) to select a radio
band: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM or WX (weather band).
Manual Station Recall Programming
1. Press the “BAND” button (11) to select a radio
band: FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
3. AM or FM Station Selection
Automatic Seek Station Selection: Press the 2. Select the desired station.
TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button (5) to
automatically seek the next strong station.
3. Press and hold one of the five station recall buttons
(6-10), the button number and “CH” will appears
in the display area. Release the button.
4. Repeat the Steps 1-3 to memorize additional
stations as desired.
SCAN
Scan Station Selection: Press the
button
(14) to automatically scan through strong sta-
tions in the current radio band. The radio will
pause for 5 seconds at each strong station.
Each frequency will flash in the display. Press
the scan button again to hold the current station.
Automatic Station Store
1. Press the “BAND” button (11) to select a radio
band: FM1, FM2, FM3 or AM.
Manual Station Selection: Press the
TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button for
more than 3 seconds to manually select sta-
tions, and “MAN” will appear in the display. Use
either button to manually seek up and down the
frequency scale.
Note: If either button is not pressed for several
seconds, the unit will return to Automatic Seek
“AUTO” will appear in the display.
AS/PS
2. Press the
button (15) for more than 2 sec-
onds, the radio will then search the current fre-
quency and check the signal strength until the five
strongest stations are stored into the correspond-
ing preset number button. When completed, the
system will scan the stored stations automatically.
Preset Scan
Press the
AS/PS
button (15) to scan the preset sta-
Weather Band Station Selection (WX)
tions. The radio will hold at that preset number for
several seconds, then will scan again. To stop
scanning when a desired station is reached press
Press the “BAND” button until WX appears on
the display, then use the TRK/TUNE DN or
TRK/TUNE UP button to manually seek the stations.
AS/PS
the
button again.
Sound Controls
Adjusting the Main Volume, Bass Treble and Balance
Adjusting the Audio Beep
Press the button for more then 2 seconds
1. Press the
button (22) to select the desired
SEL
SEL
to turn beep On/Off. When the beep is on the
icon will be displayed.
audio mode. The audio modes will be displayed in
the following order: Volume, Bass, Treble and
Balance.
Adjusting the Loud Feature
2. Press the Main Volume
or
buttons (4) to
Press the LOUD button (2) to increase the bass
and treble output, “LOUD” will then be displayed.
Press the button again to release this function.
adjust the sound of the audio mode selected.
Note: The Bass and Treble levels can only be adjust-
ed when the EQ setting is set to the “FLAT” setting.
Remote Volume
Initial Volume Level
Press the Remote Volume or
buttons (13)
To program the Initial Volume Level, adjust the
volume to the desired level, then press the
“POWER” button for more than 3 seconds. The
next time the unit is turned on, the volume will be
at this initial level.
to adjust the volume level of the secondary set of
speakers. For example, the remote (secondary)
set of speakers can be inside the cabin of a boat
and controlled by the Remote Volume buttons
(13) while the main (primary) set can be on the
deck of the boat and controlled by the Main
Volume buttons (4).
Mute
In Radio/Aux In mode, press the
button (17)
mute audio level. Press the button again to
release this function.
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General Operations
Setting the Clock
Selecting a Mode
1. Press DISP button (12) for more than 3 seconds
until the clock shown in the display area is flashing.
2. Press the TRK/TUNE DN button to adjust the
hours
Press the MODE button (3) to step sequentially
through the following sources: Radio Mode to
Radio Tuner > CD > CD Changer (optional) >
Auxiliary > Radio Tuner.
3. Press the TRK/TUNE UP button to adjust the
minutes.
Illumination Dimmer
Press DIMMER button (2) to adjust the bright-
Display Priority
ness of the LCD display backlight.
Clock Display Priority:
Press and hold DISP button (12) while pressing
the TRK/TUNE DN button to select Time Priority.
Pressing the DISP button while in Time Priority
will temporarily display selected station frequency.
In CD Mode:
When the display priority is set to “Time”, the
time will be displayed.
Reset Button (20)
The Reset Button (20) is located behind the
Waterproof CD Cover (21) and above the CD Slot.
Activated the reset button with either a ballpoint
pen tip or paper clip for the following reasons:
• After initial installation of the unit is com-
pleted.
Pressing DISP button will temporarily display
time, CD track number, time remaining or elapsed
time depending on current CD display option
selected. After 5 seconds the display will return to
the clock.
• When the function buttons do not operate.
• Error symbol in the display.
If there is a disc in the slot when the reset but-
ton is pressed the disc will be ejected.
Frequency Display Priority
Press and hold DISP button while pressing the
TRK/TUNE UP button to select Frequency
Priority. Pressing DISP button while in Frequency
Priority will temporarily display clock.
In CD Mode:
When the display priority is set to “Frequency”,
the CD track number will be displayed.
Pressing the DISP button will temporarily display
the clock. After 5 seconds the display will return
to the CD display.
CD Changer Operation (Optional)
Select a Disc
1. Load your CD Changer with compact discs per
the manufacturer's operating instructions.
Notes on CD-Rs and CD-RWs:
• The unit cannot play a CD-R and CD-RW that is
not finalized. (Please refer to the manual of your
CD-R/CD-RW recorder or CD-R/CD-RW software
for more information on the finalizing process).
• This unit will not play MP3 music or WMA music
recorded on any CD-R or CD-RW disc.
SCAN
2. Press the
SHIFT button (14) to enter Shift
Mode. “SHIFT” will then appear in the display,
indicating the CD Changer is active.
3. Press the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP (5)
button to scroll through the CD’s loaded in the CD
Changer. If there isn’t any operation for several
seconds, the unit will exit Shift Mode automati-
cally.
• Be sure to only use discs with the following
labels in this unit:
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CD Player Operation
Inserting and Ejecting a Disc
2. Press the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button
Pull the tab at the top of the CD Door, and the
door will open. Push a disc into the CD Slot (18),
label side up, and the disc will begin to play.
The disc will eject automatically when the CD
Door is opened.
to choose a track number. Then press the
button (7) to memorize it. Select the next
track and it will memorized as “P-02”.
1 MEM
Repeat these steps to program tracks in the
2 PGM
desired order. Then press the
button to
play the CD in programmed order. When you
have programmed 32 tracks, “FULL” will appear
in the display.
Select Tracks
Press the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button
(5) to move to the previous track or next track.
The track number appears in the Display Area.
•
•
When the CD is played in programmed order,
2 PGM
press the
button to begin programmed
play, then press it again to exit the PGM mode.
When the CD is playing in programmed order,
1 MEM
Fast Forward and Fast Reverse
Press and hold the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE
UP button to fast forward or fast reverse. Disc
play starts from when you release the button.
pressing the
button will clear all the pro-
grammed content and “CLR” will appear in the
display.
If you don’t press the
1 MEM
•
button (7) to carry
Pause Disc Play
Press the
Press it again to resume play.
2 PGM
out program setting, press the
button
button (17) to pause the CD player.
(8), “NO-P” will appear in the display.
Track/Time Display
To display the running time/remaining time of a
track, press the
Repeat the Same Track
Press the
repeat the same track. Press it again to stop
repeat.
3 RPT
button (8) to continuously
AS/PS
ELAPSE button (15).
Play All Tracks in Random Order
4 RDM
Press the
button (9) to play all tracks
on the current disc in random order. Press it
again to stop random play.
Intro Scan
Press the
5 INT
button (10) to play the first 10
seconds of each track. Press it again to cancel the
function and listen to the track.
Program CD Tracks
Use the Program function to select up to 32 CD
tracks to play in any order. The Program function
allows you to select a track number for each spot
in the playing sequence. A CD must be inserted to
use the Program function.
1 MEM
1. Press the
button (7) to enter Program
mode. PGM starts flashing and the “P-01”
appears in the display.
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Waterproof Wired Remote General Operations (Optional)
8
7
6
MODE
VOLUME
TRK
TRK
5
MUTE
TUNE
TUNE
STEREO COMMANDER
VOLUME
POWER
BAND
SHIFT/SCAN
1
2
3
4
1. Power Button: Press and release the
button (1) to turn on/off the unit.
To program the initial volume level, adjust the
volume to the desired level, then press the
POWER 5. Volume Buttons: Press the
button to in-
VOLUME
VOLUME
crease or the
level.
button decrease the volume
POWER button for more than 3 seconds. The 6. Manual/Search Tuning and Track Selection
next time the unit is turned on, the volume will be
at this initial level.
Buttons:
For Radio Station Selection
• Press and release the TRK/TUNE DN or
TRK/TUNE UP button (6) to search up or down
to the next strong station. Continue to press
and release the buttons until the desired station
is located.
2. Band Button: Press the BAND button (2) to
sequentially step through the following bands:
FM1, FM2, FM3, AM and WX.
3. Shift/Scan Button:
For Radio Operation
• Press and hold the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE
UP button for more than 3 seconds to activate
Manual Tuning Mode (MAN will appear in the
display). In Manual Tuning Mode you can
quickly advance up or down the radio station
scale by pressing and holding down the
TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP buttons (6).
• After several seconds of non-use, the button
(6) tuning function will revert back to Search
Mode (AUTO will appear in the display).
Press the SHIFT/SCAN button (3) to scan through
the strong stations in the current radio band. The
radio will pause for five seconds at each strong
station while flashing the frequency, then will con-
tinue to scan. Pressing the SHIFT/SCAN button
again will stop the scanning, and play the current
station.
For CD Changer (CDC) Operation
Press the SHIFT/SCAN button (3) to enter Shift
Mode. “SHIFT” will then appear in the display,
indicating the CD Changer is active. To change
the current CD, press the TRK/TUNE DN or
TRK/TUNE UP button (5) to scroll through the
CDs loaded in the CD Changer. If there isn’t any
operation for several seconds, the unit will exit
Shift Mode automatically.
Station Selection for Weather Band Operations
Press the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button
(6) to select channels CH1 – CH7.
Select Tracks for CD or CD Changer Operation
Press the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE UP button
(6) to move to the previous track or next track.
Press and hold the TRK/TUNE DN or TRK/TUNE
UP button (6) for more than 3 seconds to activate
fast rewind or fast forward of the disc. Disc play
starts from when you release the button.
4. Mute Button:
For Radio Operation
Press the
button (4) to activate the audio
MUTE
mute function and “MUTE” will appear in the dis-
play. Press the button once again to release mute 7. Mode Button: Press the MODE button (7) to step
function and the unit will return to the last vol-
ume position before it was muted.
For CD/CD Changer Operation
sequentially through the following sources:
Radio Tuner > CD > CD Changer (optional)
> Auxiliary > Radio Tuner.
Press the
player. Press it again to resume play.
button (4) to pause the CD/CDC
MUTE
8. Display Area: This area displays Radio/CD func-
tions, along with all other activated functions (8).
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Waterproof Wired Remote Introduction
This unit is a wired remote control made using a modified controller or similar layout. It is capable of
operating the specified functions on the M6100CD receiver. The body, buttons, controls and display are
UV and water-resistant. It includes a LCD and an illumination circuit.
Take a moment to read through this section and become familiar with the operations and features of this
outstanding product. It is advisable to keep this manual in your vehicle so it is readily available for refer-
ence. Be sure to fill out and send in your warranty card to ensure that you receive the full benefits of war-
ranty repair in the unlikely event that your system will need service.
Installation Procedures
Installing the Unit
1. Using the foam adhesive backer of the remote as
a template, determine the mounting location on
the mounting surface and mark the three hole
Mounting Surface
Screws
locations.
Wire to Unit
Mounting Surface
Foam Adhesive
Backer
3.Remove the backer to the foam adhesive backer
and adhere it to the back of the remote.
4. Feed the remote wire through the 5/8" hole in the
mounting surface and attach the remote to the
mounting surface using the supplied screws.
5. Attach the remote wire to the unit according to
the wiring diagram on Page 11.
Mounting Surface
Note: The Wired Remote comes with an extension
cord so the remote can be mounted a far distance
from the receiver.
Mark & Drill Holes
2. Remove the foam adhesive backer and drill two
3/8" and one 5/8" mounting holes in the marked
positions.
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Wiring
Gray Wire with Black Stripe: Connect this wire to the
Right Main Speaker (-) negative terminal or wire.
S
tep 1: The radio chassis is designed to be “Panel
Mounted” through a opening in the mounting panel.
See the installation part of this manual for panel
mounting.
Purple Wire: Connect this wire to the Right Remote
Speaker (+) positive terminal or wire.
Step 2: Bring all wiring for the connection of the
unit (including the antenna) through the mounting
hole. Connect the wiring as follows:
Purple Wire with Black Stripe: Connect this wire to the
Right Remote Speaker (-) negative terminal or wire.
Red/White RCA Connectors: Two sets of line out
cables are provided for connections to external
amplifiers.
Yellow Wire: Connect this wire to a constant +12
volt power source (a power source that is not con-
trolled by the ignition key).
Note: This unit is designed to connect to (4) four
speakers. If the installation only requires (2) two
speakers, use the White and Gray wire sets to con-
nect the speakers.
Red Wire(w/Fuse): Connect this wire to a switched +12
volt power source (a power source turned on and off
by the ignition key). The fuse has a rating of .5A.
Blue Wire: Connect this wire to the (+) power
antenna activation circuit. If no power antenna
exists, tape-off the end of this wire to prevent short-
ing out of the unit.
WARNING!
Any wires left unconnected must be taped-off
or capped off to prevent shorting.
Black Wire: Connect this wire to the frame of the
vehicle (ground). This wire is the chassis grounding
wire for the unit.
DO NOT connect speaker ground wires together.
DO NOT connect speaker ground wires to the
chassis of the vehicle.
White Wire: Connect this wire to the Left Main
Speaker (+) positive terminal or wire.
DO NOT connect front and rear speaker wires
together.
White Wire with Black Stripe: Connect this wire to the
Left Main Speaker (-) negative terminal or wire.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THESE WARN-
INGS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS
UNIT AND VOIDS THE WARRANTY.
Green Wire: Connect this wire to the Left Remote
Speaker (+) positive terminal or wire.
Green Wire with Black Stripe: Connect this wire to the
Left Remote Speaker (-) negative terminal or wire.
Gray Wire: Connect this wire to the Right Main
Speaker (+) positive terminal or wire.
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Wiring Diagram
M6100CD
Antenna Socket
Red
Right Channel
RCA Connectors
Set 1
Ignition
Switch (+12v in )
Red Wire
Connect to Line Input
of Optional Amplifier
White
Left Channel
Battery
(+12v in)
Yellow Wire
Black Wire
Red
Right Channel
Ground (B-)
RCA Connectors
Set 2
Power Antenna
(Switched
+12v out)
Blue Wire
Connect to Line Input
of Optional Amplifier
White
Left Channel
Left
Main
Speaker
Right
Main
Speaker
Gray Wire
Gray Wire with Black Stripe
White Wire
White Wire with Black Stripe
Left
Remote
Speaker
Right
Remote
Speaker
Green Wire
Purple Wire
Purple Wire with Black Stripe
Green Wire with Black Stripe
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CD Changer Connection
CD Changer
M6100CD
(Optional)
Male to Male 8-Pin Din Cable
(Supplied with CD changer)
8-Pin Din Connector
Auxiliary Connection
VCR
or
Audio Out From
VCR / TV /
M6100CD
Video Game
TV
Red RCA (Right)
Auxiliary Audio Input
RCA with Yellow Cables
or
White RCA (Left)
Video Game
Wired Remote Connection
Wired Remote
(Optional)
M6100CD
Female 8-Pin
Mini Din Connector
Male 8-Pin
Mini Din Connector
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Installation
Remove Transportation Screws
Before installing the unit, remove the two
screws shown in the illustration below.
Mounting Surface
Mounting
Location
Remove screws
before installation
Mounting
Holes
3. Use the glue paper to stick the two mounting
brackets to the back of the mounting surface.
The screw holes of the brackets must respec-
tively aim at the mounting holes in order to fix
the unit to the mounting surface.
Note: If this unit is to be installed in a boat or a
spa, you should use the two pieces of plastic
film (30 mm X 20 mm) supplied to seal the two
holes after removing the screws.
Mounting
Surface
Mounting
Brackets
Installing the Unit
1. Using the mounting paper template supplied
with the unit, determine the mounting location
and then stick the template on the location.
Mounting Surface
4. Open the two pieces of rubber cover on the unit
to display the four screw holes then using four
screws (M4X30) to mount the unit to the dash-
board.
Template
Mounting Surface
Rubber
Cover
2. Cut and remove the hatching area on the tem-
plate. Then drill four 1/8" mounting holes in the
exact position according to the mounting paper.
Screws
Rubber Cover
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Installation
Sheet Metal
Screw
Nut
Washer
Metal Strap
Mounting Surface
Trouble Shooting
Before going through the trouble shooting table below, check the wiring connection. If the problem persist,
consult your nearest service dealer.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
No power
The ACC Power Supply is not
connected.
Both the red and yellow
wires require power from the
power source.
The fuse is blown.
Replace the fuse.
Disc cannot be loaded,
played or ejected
Presence of disc inside the player.
Remove the disc in the player, and
replace it with another disc.
Disc was inserted upside down.
Insert the compact disc with the
label facing up.
Compact disc is extremely dirty or
disc is defective.
Clean the disc or try playing a
another disc.
Temperature inside the unit is
too high.
Allow the unit to cool off,
then try again.
Condensation.
Leave the player off for an hour, then
try playing it again.
No sound
Volume is set at the minimum level.
Adjust volume to the desired level.
Speaker wiring is not properly connected. Check the wiring connection.
Sound skips.
The installation angle is more
than 30 degrees.
Adjust the installation angle to less
than 30 degrees.
Compact disc is extremely dirty or
disc is defective.
Clean the disc or try playing a
another disc.
The operation keys
do not work
The built-in microcomputer
is not operating properly
due to noise.
Press the RESET button.
Front panel is not properly fixed
into its place.
The radio does not work
The antenna cable is not connected.
Insert the antenna cable firmly.
The radio station automatic The signals are too weak.
does not work
Select a station manually.
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Specifications
GENERAL
CD PLAYER
Signal to Noise Ratio:
> 55 dB
AM RADIO
Frequency Coverage:
530 to 1720 kHz
Power Supply
Requirements:
DC 12 Volts, Negative
Ground
Channel Separation:
> 50 dB
Sensitivity (S/N=20dB):
32 dBu
Chassis Dimensions:
178 mm (W) x 165 (D) x
50 (H)
Frequency Response:
40Hz – 18 kHz
Tone Controls:
Bass: 100 Hz 10 dB
Treble: 10 kHz 10 dB
FM RADIO
Frequency Coverage:
87.5 to 107.9 MHz
Maximum Output Power:
4 x 50 watts
Sensitivity (S/N=30dB):
3µV
Current Drain:
15 Ampere (Max.)
Stereo Separation:
> 30dB
Warranty
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents will within one year from the date of sale to you,
repair, replace or refund the retail sales price of said product or any part thereof, at the option of
the Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, if said product or part is found defective in
materials or workmanship, when properly connected and operating on the correct power require-
ments designated for the specific product. This warranty and Magnadyne Corporation or its autho-
rized agents obligations hereunder do not apply where the product was; damaged while in the pos-
session of the consumer, subjected to unreasonable or unintended use, not reasonably main-
tained, utilized in commercial or industrial operations, or serviced by anyone other than
Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized agents, or where the warning seal on the product is bro-
ken or the power and/or plugs are detached from the unit. Magnadyne Corporation or any of its
authorized agents will not assume any labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of any prod-
uct found to be defective, or the cost of transportation to Magnadyne Corporation or its authorized
agents. Such cost are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
This warranty does not cover the cabinet appearance items or accessories used in connection with
this product, or any damage to recording or recording tape, or any damage to the products result-
ing from improper installation, alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or acts of nature.
MAGNADYNE CORPORATION OR ITS AUTHORIZED AGENTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO
ANYONE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CLAIMS EXCEPT THOSE
ACCORDED BY LAW. NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS GIVEN
EXCEPT THOSE SET FORTH HEREIN. NO IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL EXTEND BEYOND
ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF SALE.
This warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not
transferable. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
Defective merchandise should be returned to the original point of purchase or secondly, to:
Magnadyne Corporation, 1111 W. Victoria Street, Compton CA 90220
Return Authorization must be obtained before sending, or merchandise may be refused.
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© Copyright 2003 Magnadyne Corporation
M6100CDUM Rev. A 11-03
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