OWNERS MANUAL MCC82 Power Amplifier MCC82 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You For your decision to own this McIntosh MCC82 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 that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any way. F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 18.
Installation Installation It is recommended that the MCC82 and any associated mobile audio equipment be installed by a professional who is skilled in all aspects of installation and operation. Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC82. Be sure to provide at least 1 inch clearance at the sides of the heatsinks. The amplifier can be mounted vertically or horizontally and may be located under a seat if adequate clearance is available.
MCC82 Side Panel Cooling and Connections MCC82 Side Panel Cooling and Connections Connect the MCC82 to the vehicle battery terminals The ON receives amp on signals from a McIntosh Source Component 6 INPUTs for audio cables from a control center audio outputs OUTPUT Connections for the Left 4 or 8 ohm loudspeaker OUTPUT Connections for the Right 4 or 8 ohm loudspeaker
How to Connect the MCC82 How to Connect the MCC82 1. Connect the power control cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC82 ON connector on the right side of the amplifier. 2. Connect cables from two separate loudspeakers to the amplifier Left and Right terminals, being careful to observe the correct polarities. 4. Connect audio cables from the control center outputs to the MCC82 Left and Right Inputs.
MCC82 Top Panel Controls, Displays and Switch MCC82 Top Panel Controls, Displays and Switch POWER GUARD Indicator lights when any amplifier channel Power Guard circuit activates Left Input LEVEL control 8 POWER On Indicator Main Fuse, refer to information on the top panel of your MCC82 to determine the correct fuse rating.
How to Operate the MCC82 How to Operate Stereo Mode How to Operate the MCC82 in Bridge Mode In the Stereo Operating Mode, both channels operate as independent full frequency range 40 watt amplifiers application is to drive a full range pair of loudspeakers in the front section of a vehicle and a second pair in the rear. The MCC82 can be operated in Bridged Mono Mode for 100 watts into 4 ohms or 80 watts into 8 ohms. The Bridged mode outputs are floating above chassis ground. Refer to Figure 3 and 4. 1.
Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 40 watts into a 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel. Dimensions 10 inches (25.4 cm) wide, 7.25 inches (18.4 cm) high, 2.12 inches (5.38cm) depth Power Output Bridged 100 watts into 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output. Weight 4 3/4 pounds (2.15 Kg) net, 6 1/4 pounds (2.
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. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
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