Owners Manual C41 Audio Control Center C41 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read these instructions. 2.
Thank You A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 18. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19.
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment............................. 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3 Table of Contents and General Notes ............................... 4 Introduction ...................................................................... 4 Performance Features ....................................................... 4 Dimensions ...................
Introduction, Performance Features and Dimensions C41 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C41. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C41 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5 -3/8" Front View of the C41 13.69cm 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4 -5/8" Rear View of the C41 11.75cm 13 -1/4" 33.65cm 18-3/8" 46.67cm 5/8" 17" 1.59cm 43.18cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the C41 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 14" 35.
Installation Installation The C41 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four 1 inch high feet. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the C41 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the C41 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice.
C41 Rear Panel Connections and Switch Connect the C41 power cord to a live AC outlet.
How to Connect the C41 How to Connect the C41 1. Connect cables from the Balanced MAIN OUTPUTS to the power amplifier inputs. Note: If your power amplifier has only unbalanced inputs, the Main Unbalanced Outputs can be used. 2. Connect cables from the C41 LISTEN PROCESSOR FROM jacks to the outputs of a signal processor. Connect cables from the C41 LISTEN PROCESSOR TO jacks to the signal processor inputs. Note: Connect a signal processor to the RECORD PROCESSOR jacks in a similar manner. 3.
How to Connect for Additional Room(s) How to Connect for Additional Room(s) 1. Connect cables from the LISTEN 1 OUTPUTS to the Second Power Amplifier inputs. Note: A Third Power Amplifier may be connected to the Listen 2 OUTPUTS for an additional room. 2. Connect a Power Control cable from the C41 POWER CONTROL 1 jack to the POWER CONTROL IN of a McIntosh power amplifier. 3. Connect an RG6 or RG59U coaxial cable from the EXT (external) Sensor jack to an R649 wall mounted IR sensor(s).
How to Connect for Video Switching How to Connect for Video Switching 1. Connect a Data cable from the C41 VIDEO and T3/ DVD DATA PORTS, using a Y Adapter, to the MVS-3 DATA IN jack. 2. Connect a Power Control cable from the C41 ACC POWER CONTROL jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh DVD/CD player. 3. Connect the MVS-3 CONTROL CENTER AUDIO OUTPUTS to the C41 VIDEO INPUTS. 4. Connect the MVS-3 VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT to a TV or Monitor. 5.
C41 Front Panel Controls, Push-Buttons and Switch BASS control provides 12dB boost or cut with a flat center position TREBLE control provides 12dB boost or cut with a flat center position RECORD switch selects the program signals that are fed to the TAPE Outputs VOLUME control adjusts the volume level at the balanced and unbalanced outputs as well as adjusting input level calibration The BALANCE control adjusts the relative volume balance between channels IR Sensor receives commands from a remote cont
How to Operate the C41 Power On Press the POWER switch to ON. The Red LED, above the STANDBY/ON Pushbutton, lights to indicate the C41 is in Standby Mode. To turn on the C41 press the STANDBY/ON pushbutton. Refer to figure 1. Note: You may also turn on the C41 using the remote control. Figure 1 PH/AUX Inputs When using a phono player with a moving magnet cartridge connected to the PH/AUX inputs, set the PH-AUX switch to the PH position.
How to Operate the C41 How to use a Signal Processor Access and operate a signal processor connected to the LISTEN PROCESSOR jacks by pressing the front panel LIS (Listen) PROCESSOR push-button. This processor will affect only the LISTEN signals. Refer to figure 4. Access and operate a signal processor connected to the RECORD PROFigure 4 CESSOR jacks by pressing the front panel REC (Record) processor push-button. This processor will affect only the RECORD signals sent to tape recorders.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Turns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components when connected via the Data Port Press to Power the C41 ON or OFF Selects Functions for McIntosh Home Controller and as a shift key when used with the AM or FM push-buttons to select Output (Spkr) 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 C41. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be controlled by the C41 with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT). Tuner Push-buttons Press the AM or FM push-button to select the desired broadcast band.
Frequency Response dB (Decibel) N N N N N N N N Hz (Hertz) Loudness Compensation Range dB (Decibel) N N Hz (Hertz) Note: The Loudness Compensation Range is a combination of the Loudness Circuitry and the Volume Controls rotational position.
Performance Charts Bass Control Adjustment Range dB (Decibel) Hz (Hertz) N N Treble Control Adjustment Range dB (Decibel) N N N N N Hz (Hertz) 17
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, 103dB below rated output, (93db IHF) Maximum Voltage Output Phono, 90mV High Level, 10V NOTE: Refer to the rear panel of the C41 for the correct voltage. Dimensions 17-1/2 (44.5cm) W, 5-3/8 (13.7cm) H, 17-1/2 (44.
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.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No.
