OWNERS MANUAL C15 Preamplifier C15 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh C15 Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
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 The C15 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your C15. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the C15 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier.
C15 Rear Panel Connections C15 Rear Panel Connections DATA PORTs send signals to compatible source components to allow you to remote control them. Connect the C15 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage. The EXT (external) Sensor for a McIntosh Keypad or IR sensor. POWER CONTROL Outputs send turn-on signal to a McIntosh Component.
How to Connect the C15 How to Connect the C15 1. Connect the C15 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect cables from OUTPUTS 1 or 2 to the power amplifier inputs. 3 Connect cables from a signal processor output to the C15 PROCESSOR FROM jacks, and the signal processor input jacks to the C15 PROCESSOR TO jacks.
How to Connect the C15 for Video Switching How to Connect the C15 for Video Switching 1. Connect a Data cable from the C15 VIDEO DATA PORT to the MVS-3 DATA IN jack. 2. Connect the MVS-3 CONTROL CENTER AUDIO OUTPUTS to the C15 VIDEO INPUTS. 3. Connect the MVS-3 VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT to a TV or Monitor. 4. Connect a McIntosh LD Player Audio Outputs to the MVS-3 LV AUDIO INPUTS, the Video output to the MVS-3 VIDEO INPUT and the Control Out to the MVS-3 DATA OUTPUT jack. 5.
C15 Front Panel Controls, PushButtons and Switches C15 Front Panel Controls, Push-Buttons and Switches BASS control provides 12dB boost or cut with a flat center position IR Sensor receives commands from a remote control Select any one of the six Audio signal sources POWER switch turns all AC power completely ON or OFF The BALANCE control allows you to adjust the relative volume balance between channels TREBLE control provides 12dB boost or cut with a flat center position MONO push-button combines t
How to Operate the C15 How to Operate the C15 Power On Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON push-button, lights to indicate the C15 is in Standby mode. To turn On the C15, press the STANDBY/ ON pushbutton. The MUTE LED will light for approximately two seconds after turn on. Refer to figFigure 1 ure 1. Note: For normal operation, turn the C15 On and Off with the Standby/On push-button.
How to Operate the C15 cont Output 1 and 2 Press OUTPUT 1 or 2 push-buttons to send audio to separate power amplifiers connected to the rear panel OUTPUTS 1 or 2. You can press either push-button individually or both together. Refer to figure 4. Figure 4 How To Make A Tape Recording 1. Select the source signal you wish to record with the appropriate Front Panel or Remote Control Push-button. Refer to figure 6. 2.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the C15 ON or OFF Turns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components when connected via the Data Port Selects Functions for McIntosh Home Controller and as a shift key when used with the AM or FM push-buttons to select Spkr (Output) 1 or 2 Selects one of the twelve High Level Audio/Video Sources or Phono Input Selects On Screen Functions for McIntosh DVD Players and certain CD Players Selects CD Player or Tape Recorder Functions and also performs variou
How to Operate the Remote Control The supplied remote control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the C15. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be controlled by the C15 with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT). Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the installation and operation of the Remote Control Translator (RCT).
Specifications Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002% From 20Hz to 20,000Hz Signal To Noise Ratio Phono, 90dB below a 10mV input, (84db IHF) High Level, 105dB below rated output, (95db IHF) Maximum Voltage Output Phono, 90mV High Level, 10V Output Impedance 600 ohms Sensitivity Phono, 2.5mV for 2.5V rated output (0.5mV IHF) High Level, 250mV for 2.
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. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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