OWNERS MANUAL MC122 Power Amplifier MC122 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You For your decision to own this McIntosh MC122 Power Amplifier 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.
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 MC122 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 MC122. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MC122 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier.
MC122 Rear Panel Controls and Connections MC122 Rear Panel Controls and Connections Connect the MC122 power cord to a live AC outlet.
How to Connect the MC122 How to Connect the MC122 1. Connect the MC122 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect a power control cable from the preamplifier Power Control Out to the MC122 Power Control In. 3. Connect the loudspeaker cables to the appropriate terminals for your loudspeakers, being careful to observe the correct polarities. 4. Connect a cable from the outputs of a preamplifier to the MC122 Input connectors for both audio channels and power control.
MC122 Front Panel Displays and Switch MC122 Front Panel Displays and Switch Power On Indicator POWER GUARD LEDs light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates 8 POWER Switch Turns AC power on/off, or on/ remote
How to Operate the MC122 How to Operate the MC122 Input Level Controls When using a McIntosh Preamplifier or Control Center set both level controls to the 2.5V position. If a preamplifier or control center has a .8V output rating set the controls to the .8V position. If an increase or decrease in amplifier sensitivity is required for other applications, set the controls as desired. ReFigure 1 fer to Figure 1. Power On The MC122 power switch operates in two different modes.
Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 120 watts into 4 ohm or 80 watts into 8 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel both channels operating. Output Load Impedance 4 or 8 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Dynamic Headroom 1.6dB Frequency Response +0, -0.25dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz 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.
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