Millenium MCT-10 Cable Tester User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Millenium

Table of Contents

Millenium MCT-10 Cable Tester
Product Usage Instructions
Safety instructions
Features
Connections and controls
Operation
Technical specifications
Documents / Resources

Millenium MCT-10 Cable Tester

Millenium-MCT-10-Cable-Tester-PRODUCT

Specifications

Model: MCT-10
Power Source: 9-V block battery
Connectivity: Speakon, XLR, Phono, DIN, TRS-Jack, Banana plugs
LED Indicators: Battery Check, Ground, Test LEDs

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity! Ensure correct battery insertion to prevent fires and damage.
Possible damage due to leaking batteries! Remove batteries if not in use for an extended period.
Avoid using liquid cleaners and keep the device away from impurities and containers with liquid.

Features

Battery compartment
[speakON] | Socket for Speakon plug
[XLR/f] | Socket for XLR plug, 3-pin, female
[Photo] | Socket for cinch plug
[DIN] | Socket for 5-pin DIN plug
[TRS-Jack] | Socket for 6.35-mm jack plug
[XLR/m] | Socket for XLR plug, 3-pin, male
[Ground] | Ground LED
[Battery Check] | Charge level indicator
LEDs [1]…[5] | Test LEDs for contacts
Sockets for banana plugs
Test LED for banana plugs
Rotary control for selecting contacts

Operation

Remove the battery compartment and insert a fully charged 9-V block battery with the correct polarity.
Turn the rotary control to the [Battery Check] position to check the charge level.

Resting cables using banana plugs

Insert two test lines in the sockets of the banana plugs.
If there is a connection, you will hear a buzzing sound and see the yellow test LED light up.

Testing cables

Insert the cable ends into corresponding sockets on the device for testing.

FAQ

Q: How do I know if the battery is fully charged?

A: Turn the rotary control to the [Battery Check] position. If the LED lights up, the battery is fully charged.

Q: What should I do if I hear a buzzing sound during cable testing?

A: It indicates a connection between the plugs. Check the connections and ensure compatibility.

Quick start guide

This document contains important information on the safe use of the product. Read and follow the safety instructions and all other instructions.
Keep the document for future reference. If you pass the product on to others, please include this document.
Contents are subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is available for download at www.thomann.de.

Safety instructions

Intended use

This device serves as a multifunctional cable tester. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
No liability will be assumed for damage resulting from improper use.
This device may be used only by persons with sufficient physical, sensory, and intellectual abilities and the necessary knowledge and experience.
Other persons may use this device only if they are supervised or instructed by a person who is responsible for their safety.
Risk of injury and choking hazard for children!
Children can suffocate on packaging material and small parts. Children can injure themselves when handling the device. Never allow children to play with the packaging material and the device.
Always store packaging material out of the reach of babies and small children. Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use.
Never allow children to use the device without supervision. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such as knobs) that children could play with.
Risk of fire due to incorrect polarity!
- Incorrectly inserted batteries may cause fires and destroy the device and the batteries. Observe the markings on the batteries and the device. Ensure that proper polarity is observed when inserting batteries.
Possible damage due to leaking batteries!
- Batteries can leak and cause permanent damage to the device. Remove the batteries from the device if it is not going to be used for an extended period.
Damage to the device if operated in unsuitable ambient conditions!
- The device can be damaged if it is operated in unsuitable ambient condi-tions. Only operate the device indoors within the ambient conditions specified in the “Technical specifications”.
- Avoid operating it in environments with direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Avoid operat-ing it in environments with strong temperature fluctuations.
- If tempera-ture fluctuations cannot be avoided (for example after transport in low outside temperatures), do not switch on the device immediately.
- Never subject the device to liquids or moisture. Never move the device to another location while it is in operation.
- In environments with increased dirt levels (for example due to dust, smoke, nicotine, or mist): Have the device cleaned by qualified specialists at regular intervals to prevent damage due to overheating and other malfunctions.

General handling

To prevent damage, never exert force while operating the device.
Never immerse the device in water. Wipe only with a clean and dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners such as benzene, thinners or flammable cleaning agents Keep the device away from impurities!
Keep the device away from containers with liquid. Should liquid enter the device, this could lead to its destruction or fire. Ensure that no metallic parts enter the device.

Features

Robust, compact metal construction for absolute road-worthiness, long service life, and reliability
Tests cables with all types of combinations with the following connections: 6.35-mm jack (balanced), cinch plug, XLR (unbalanced/balanced), banana plug, 5-pin DIN plug, Speakon
Can be used to check the battery voltage and earthing, including measuring tips
Logical and unique LED display
6-way switch for selecting the connections to be tested
Power supply via 9-V block battery (not included)

Connections and controls

Battery compartment
[speakON] | Socket for Speakon plug
[XLR/f] | Socket for XLR plug, 3-pin, female
[Photo] | Socket for cinch plug
[DIN] | Socket for 5-pin DIN plug
[TRS-Jack] | Socket for 6.35-mm jack plug
[XLR/m] | Socket for XLR plug, 3-pin, male
[Ground] | Ground LED. Turn the rotary control to the [Ground] position. If the LED lights up, there is a connection between the plug and the housing.
[Battery Check] | Charge level indicator for the inserted 9-V block battery.
- Turn the rotary control to the [Battery Check] position.
- If the LED lights up, the battery is fully charged. If the battery is depleted, the LED does not light up and the battery has to be replaced.
LEDs [1]…[5] | Test LEDs for contacts 1 to 5 to be tested of the respective connected plug.
Sockets for banana plugs
Test LED for the sockets for banana plugs
Rotary control for selecting the contacts to be tested on respectively connected plugs.

Operation

Inserting a battery

Remove the battery compartment from the device and insert a fully charged 9-V block battery in the battery compartment with the correct polarity. Then insert the battery compartment completely until it engages.
- If the battery is inserted correctly you will hear a beeping noise.
Turn the rotary control to the [Battery Check] position to display the battery charge level. If the LED lights up, the battery is fully charged. If the battery is depleted, the LED does not light up and the battery has to be replaced.

Resting cables through the banana plugs

Insert two test lines in the sockets of the banana plugs.
If there is a connection between the plugs, you hear a buzzing sound and the yellow test LED lights up.
To test audio cables whose plugs are not compatible with the device, use a test pin. If there is a connection between the plugs, you hear a buzzing sound and the yellow test LED lights up.

Testing cables

Insert the ends of the cable to be tested in the corresponding sockets on the sides of the device.
Turn the rotary control to position [1] to test the connection of contact 1 of the plugs. If the yellow and green test LEDs light up simultaneously, contact 1 of the respective plug is OK.
- If the test LEDs do not light up, this indicates that contact 1 of the plug is defective.
Proceed as described under points 1 to 2 to test all remaining contacts of the plugs.

Technical specifications

Input connections
- 2 × Speakon
- 1 × XLR, 3-pin, female
- 1 × XLR, 3-pin, male
- 2 × cinch
- 2 × 5-pin DIN
- 2 × 6.35-mm jacks
- 2 × banana plugs
Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging.
Batteries must not be thrown away or burnt, but must instead be disposed of in line with the local regulations on the disposal of hazardous waste.
Use the available collection sites. Before disposing of your old device, remove the batteries if this is possible without destroying it. Dispose of the batteries or rechargeable batteries at suitable collection points or through your local waste facility.
This product is subject to the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) as amended.
Do not dispose of your old device with your normal household waste; instead, deliver it for controlled disposal by an approved waste disposal firm or through your local waste facility. If in doubt, consult your local waste management facility
You can also return the device to a retailer if they offer to take the device back for free or if they are legally obliged to do so. When disposing of the device, comply with the rules and regulations that apply in your country. You can also return your old device to
Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. Proper disposal protects the environment as well as the health of your fellow human beings.
This is because the proper handling of old devices negates the potential negative effects of hazardous substances and because it conserves resources by recycling them.
Also, note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection.
Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal.
If your old device contains personal data, delete that data before disposing of it.
Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France.
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