Owner`s manual

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• Balanced Inputs and Outputs
One balanced high level Input and three balanced Outputs
are provided.
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• Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac-
curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB
steps.
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• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection
The C46 Control Center’s Volume and Balance Control Cir-
cuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.
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• Eight Tone Controls with Assignable Bypass
The Tone Controls provide 12dB of boost or cut at center
frequencies of 20, 35, 70, 150, 300, 600, 1200 and 4000Hz.
When a Tone Control is in the center or flat position, all
Tone Circuit Components are removed from the Signal Path
of any selected input.
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• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source
Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selec-
tions and Adjustments are also displayed. The display inten-
sity is fully adjustable.
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• Electromagnetic Input Switching
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable,
noiseless, distortion free switching.
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• Input Level Trim Adjustment
All eight Inputs on the C46 can be matched in level, so there
are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different
Inputs.
Introduction
Performance Features
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Record Monitor Function
There is a Record Monitor Function for checking the
progress of a recording from any of the eight inputs.
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• Title Reassignment
Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input Title reassigned
to match the sources in the system.
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• Two Signal Processor Loops
Separate front panel switched Signal Processor Loops are
provided for the listen and record circuits.
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• Precision Parts
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used
throughout.
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• Low Distortion
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.
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• Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet
Cartridges.
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• Remote Control
The C46 includes a Remote Control that allows remote op-
eration of the Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons.
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• Optional External Sensor Input
There are provisions for connecting External Sensors,
which allow for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from
other room(s) in your home via the Remote Control.
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• Output Switching
Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Out-
puts that allow sending signals to two separate Power Am-
plifiers.
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• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Front Panel Nomenclature is accom-
plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic
Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This
provides even Front Panel Illumination, together with the
extremely long life LEDs.
Introduction and Performance Features
The new McIntosh C46 Audio Control Center offers a
highly refined combination of useful operating features with
totally transparent electronic performance. For example you
can take advantage of the eight-band equalizer to achieve
the finest possible reproduction of digital source music as
well as valuable music from earlier recording technology.
Combine a C46 with a McIntosh Power Amplifier and you
will enjoy a system of unparalleled performance.