OWNERS MANUAL MC7205 THX® Five Channel Power Amplifier MC7205 THX is a registered trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd. Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR.
Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features 17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Care of Equipment: 18. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 19.
Installation Installation A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the top and 1 inch (2.54 cm) on each side of the amplifier, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 21 inches (53.3 cm) depth behind the mounting panel, which includes clearance for connectors. Allow 1-1/8 inches (2.9 cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance.
MC7205 Rear Panel Controls and Connections MC7205 Rear Panel Controls and Connections INPUTS for discrete audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs Connect the MC7205 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage. INPUT for discrete audio cable from a preamplifier or control center audio output SUB IN/OUT accepts a subwoofer input signal to activate the subwoofer power meter circuit.
How to Connect the MC7205 with a C39/MX130 How to Connect the MC7205 with a C39/MX130 1. Connect the MC7205 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect the loudspeaker cables to the appropriate channel output connectors, being careful to observe the correct polarities. Note: To prevent the possibility of user contact with potentially dangerous voltages, install the protective cover(s) over the loudspeaker output terminals after the loudspeaker cables have been connected.
MC7205 Front Panel Displays and Controls MC7205 Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LEDs light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates METER LEDs Indicate which channel(s) the power meter is reading POWER GUARD LEDs light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates METER LEDs Indicate which channel(s) the power meter is reading POWER GUARD LEDs light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates METER LEDs Indicate which channel(s) the power met
How to Operate the MC7205 How to Operate the MC7205 Input Level Controls When using a McIntosh Control Center set all five level controls to the 2V position. If a preamplifier or control center has a 1V output rating and/or a built-in THX module, set the controls to the 1V position. If an increase or decrease in amplifier sensitivity is required for other applications, set the Figure 2 controls as desired. Refer to Figure 2.
Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 200 watts into 4 ohm loads or 120 watts into 8 ohm loads minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating. Output Load Impedance 8 or 4 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Dynamic Headroom 1.6dB Frequency Response +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. Three #10 x 2-1/4 screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to the bottom pad and wood skid This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage.
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