Owner`s manual

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The McIntosh C46 Audio Control Center has been factory
configured for operating settings that allow immediate en-
joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for
further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac-
tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this
Owner’s Manual.
Power On and Off
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the
STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C46 is in
Standby Mode. To Switch On the C46 press the
STANDBY/ON Push-button. Refer to figures 19 and 27.
Notes: For normal operation, switch the C46 On and Off
with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn
On the C46 by simply pressing the Power Push-
button on the
Remote Control. If
the Audio Control
Center is not going
to be used for an
extended period of
time, turn Off all
AC Power with the
Power Switch.
Source Selection
Select the desired Listening Source with the LISTEN Con-
trol and the Tape Output Source with the RECORD Switch.
Refer to figures 20, 26 and 27.
Volume Control
Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired listening level.
Refer to figures 26 and 27.
Volume Display
The Setup Volume Display Feature allows for the Front
Panel Alphanumeric Display to indicate either Decibels (dB)
or as an Percentage of the total volume. The dB readings
range from -92dB to +15dB, in 0.5dB steps. Refer to figure
21. The % volume display reads from 0 to 100. Refer to fig-
ure 22. To change the Volume Display refer to page 15.
How to Operate the C46
Mute
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute audio in all Listen
Outputs and the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will in-
dicate MUTE in place of the actual volume setting. Refer to
figure 23.
Balance Control
Adjust the BALANCE Control as needed to achieve ap-
proximately equal listening volume levels in each Loud-
speaker. Rotate the BALANCE Control clockwise to em-
phasize the Right Channel by reducing the volume level of
the Left Channel. Rotate the BALANCE Control counter-
clockwise to de-emphasize the Right Channel until equal
Balance of both Channels is achieved. As soon as the BAL-
ANCE control is turned, the Volume Display reads the bal-
ance change from 1 to 107 in one dB steps. Refer to figure
24.
After approximately 3 seconds the Volume Display re-
turns to the Volume and Input Source indications. The C46
Front Panel “L” or “R” nomenclature located on either side
of the Balance Control will illuminate
red to indicate which channel has been
emphasized by the BALANCE control.
Refer to figure 25.
It is perfectly natural for the BAL-
ANCE control to be off the center to
achieve the correct listening volume from
each Loudspeaker in many listening
rooms. Listening balance can also vary
with different program sources, room acoustics and listen-
ing positions relative to the Loudspeakers. To verify the bal-
ance setting without changing it, move the control one de-
tent in either direction.
Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 24
Figure 23
Figure 25
Figure 20
Figure 19