McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York C47 Audio Preamplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C47. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C47 into cabinets. Front View of the C47 17-1/2" 44.4cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the C47 16-1/2" 41.9cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 4-13/16" 0.48cm 12.22cm Rear View of the C47 17-1/8" 43.5cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13/16" 2.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 1-15/16" 4.9cm 13 -1/4" 33.7cm 6 2" 5.
Installation Installation The C47 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 four feet may be removed from the bottom of the C47 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 C47 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections Connecting Components The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the C47 Audio Preamplifier is located on a separate folded VKHHW FRQWDLQHG LQ WKH 2ZQHU¶V 0DQXDO 3DFNHW Refer to separate sheet “Mc2B” for the Rear Panel Connections. The C47 has the ability to automatically switch power 2Q 2II WR 6RXUFH &RPSRQHQWV YLD WKH 3RZHU &RQtrol connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C47 Remote Control HR085.
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Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 By default the Power Control TRIGger 1 and TRIGger 2 are assigned to activate when Output 1 or Output 2 is selected. Both Triggers can also be reassigned to a given Input or Inputs or go On/Off with the C47 power. In the first example, the Power Control Triggers 1 DQG ZLOO EH DVVLJQHG WR 0$,1 1.
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Specifications Specifications )UHTXHQF\ 5HVSRQVH +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 15Hz to 100,000Hz 3KRQR 00 WR S) LQ S) VWHSV 47K ohms 3KRQR 0& RU RKPV 100pF 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. 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. If D VKLSSLQJ FDUWRQ RU DQ\ RI WKH L
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HR085 Learning Guide McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Introduction Remote Control Codes The HR085 Remote Control is supplied with McIntosh Preamplifiers, Integrated Amplifiers and Tuners. The HR085 Remote Control has the ability to learn and store Remote Control (RC) Commands from three non-McIntosh Components. The RC Commands stored in the HR085 can be accessed by using the “DEVICE” Push-button together with the LED Indicators to select one of the three (TV, CABLE or AUX).
How to use the HR085 Learning Capabilities Preliminary Step A successful learning process requires adequate IR Signal Strength, both sending and receiving, from the McIntosh HR085 and the other Brand Remote Control. Please make sure the Remote Controls have fresh batteries installed and functioning correctly with their respective component(s) before proceeding.
Delete Learned Commands HR085 Hex Code Table If at any time it becomes desirable to remove previously learned commands for a given Device (TV, CABLE or AUX) perform the following the steps below: 1. Press and hold in the DEVICE Push-button for about 4 seconds, the LED will flash twice. 2. Using the Numeric Push-buttons on the HR085, enter in the Code Number for the selected device (TV, CABLE or AUX). This will remove the stored commands for the device.
How to use the HR085 Remote Control HR085 Remote Control Code # 1 Normal Codes (Page 1) Alternate Codes (Page 2) HEX CODES PUSH-BUTTON HR070/71 Additional Codes 80H PLAY 01H 81H 3 NEXT 02H 82H 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 BACK STOP 03H 83H 04H 05H 84H 85H 06H 86H 07H 87H 08H 88H 09H 89H 0AH 8AH 1 -(ACC "ON") 2-(ACC "OFF") 3-(PAUSE) 4-(SAT) 5-(TV) 6-(SERVER) 12 0BH 8BH 7-(DVR) 13 14 15 16 17 18 0CH 8CH 0DH 8DH 0EH 8EH 0FH 8FH 10H 90H 11H 91H Alternate Codes (Page 4) HEX
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C47 stereo preamplifier ■ A versatile solid state preamplifier with an expansive set of inputs to connect virtually any of your analog and digital music sources. ■ Supports many of the latest high resolution file formats including DSD files. ■ Offers a secure, custom DSD connection for playback of SACDs when paired with the McIntosh MCT450 SACD/CD Transport. ■ Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD®) brings lifelike depth and spatiality to your music for your personal listening enjoyment.
C47 stereo preamplifier Frequency Response: +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz +0, -3.0dB from 10Hz to 100kHz Digital Section: 2 optical and 1 coaxial inputs decode digital music at up to 24-bit/192kHz; 1 USB input accepts PCM signals up to 32-bit/384kHz and supports DSD64, Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% maximum from 20Hz to 20kHz DSD128 and DSD256 plus DXD 352.8kHz and DXD 384kHz Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level): 100dB Rated Output Voltage: Balanced: 5 Vrms Unbalanced: 2.
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