McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MPC1500 Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron Manufacturing Inc. Power Controller Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Preamble and Table of Contents Model Versions Table of Contents McIntosh Products are marketed world wide. There are several versions of the MPC1500 to meet the different AC Power and Safety Requirements in each country. This Owner’s Manual covers the three versions of the MPC1500. In the Owner’s Manual there is a section containing common information for all three versions of the MPC1500 and separate sections pertaining to the specific version of the MPC1500.
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General Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features Connector and Cable Information Power Control Connectors The MPC1500 Global Power Control Input and Local Power Control Inputs receive On/Off signals from +5 to +12 volts. The Global Power Control Output will provide a +12 volt Output Signal with a current up to 20mA. The Local Power Control Outputs will in turn provide Power Control from +5 to +12 volt Output SigMeter nal (Input Signal Dependent).
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MPC1500. Front View of the MPC1500 17-1/2" 44.45cm 7 -1/8" 18.10cm 7 -5/8" 19.37cm OUTLETS Side View of the MPC1500 18-1/16" 45.88cm 1-3/32" 2.77cm 17-1/16" 43.34cm 6-7/16" 3/16" 0.48cm 16.35cm Rear View of the MPC1500 16-1/16" 40.8cm 13/16" 2.06cm 6-13/32" 16.27cm 13-1/4" 33.66cm 6 13-11/16" 34.77cm 1-1/2" 3.
Installation Installation The MPC1500 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 MPC1500 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 MPC1500 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections LOCAL POWER CONTROL for AC Outlet number 6 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) from a McIntosh component and the LOCAL POWER CONTROL OUT sends a turn-on signal (same voltage as the Power Control Input) on to another McIntosh component. The LED indicates when the AC Outlet is active.
How to Connect in a Two Channel System How to Connect in a Two Channel System The MPC1500 has the ability to automatically switch AC Power On/Off to Components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS via the Power Control connection coming from the Preamplifier. Source Components switch On/Off via the Power Control connection from the Preamplifier. For additional information refer to “General Information” on page 4 and “Connector and Cable Information” on page 5. 1.
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System M P C 1 5 0 0 N A How to Connect in a Multi Channel System In the following example two of the four SWITCHED AC OUTLETS on the MPC1500 will operate differently from the default settings. Outlet number 4 will be used for the Zone B Power Amplifier. Outlets 3 and 5 for source components to power up for Zone A and/ or Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 12. 1.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total current consumed by the components connected to the MPC1500 Meter indicates the outgoing AC Line Voltage M P C 1 5 0 0 N A OUTLETS OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch selects Meter Illumination Off or Auto Mode POWER CONTROL Switch Turns AC Power Off, Remote or On 11
M P C 1 5 0 0 N A How to Operate The MPC1500 Power Controller is very versatile in its connection and operation in an Audio, Video or Audio/Video System. There are two examples of connecting and using the MPC1500 on pages 9 and 10 of this Owner’s Manual. By becoming familiar with the “How to Operate” section of this Owner’s Manual many additional connection and operation possibilities will become apparent.
How to Operate Figure 5 Figure 6 M P C 1 5 0 0 N A Figure 7 Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 6. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position. Refer to figure 7.
MPC1500 - NA Specifications M P C 1 5 0 0 N A MPC1500 - NA Specifications Output Voltage 120 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 120V ~ 60Hz 12 Amps, maximum current 1440 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front Panel, Knobs and Cables Weight 87 pounds (39.46 kg) net, 105 pounds (47.
MPC1500 - EU (Continental Europe Version) M P C 1 5 0 0 E U 15
Rear Panel Connections LOCAL POWER CONTROL for AC Outlet number 6 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) from a McIntosh component and the LOCAL POWER CONTROL OUT sends a turn-on signal (same voltage as the Power Control Input) on to another McIntosh component. The LED indicates when the AC Outlet is active.
How to Connect in a Two Channel System How to Connect in a Two Channel System The MPC1500 has the ability to automatically switch AC Power On/Off to Components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS via the Power Control connection coming from the Preamplifier. Source Components switch On/Off via the Power Control connection from the Preamplifier. For additional information refer to “General Information” on page 4 and “Connector and Cable Information” on page 5. 1.
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System How to Connect in a Multi Channel System M P C 1 5 0 0 E U In the following example two of the four SWITCHED AC OUTLETS on the MPC1500 will operate differently from the default settings. Outlet number 4 will be used for the Zone B Power Amplifier. Outlets 3 and 5 for source components to power up for Zone A and/ or Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 20. 1.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total current consumed by the components connected to the MPC1500 Meter indicates the outgoing AC Line Voltage M P C 1 5 0 0 E U OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch selects Meter Illumination Off or Auto Mode POWER CONTROL Switch Turns AC Power Off, Remote or On 19
How to Operate The MPC1500 Power Controller is very versatile in its connection and operation in an Audio, Video or Audio/Video System. There are two examples of connecting and using the MPC1500 on pages 17 and 18 of this Owner’s Manual. By becoming familiar with the “How to Operate” section of this Owner’s Manual many additional connection and operation possibilities will become apparent.
How to Operate Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Control Input for each outlet by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 16. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position. Refer to figure 17.
MPC1500 - EU Specifications MPC1500 - EU Specifications Output Voltage 230 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 230V ~ 50/60Hz 6 Amps, maximum current 1380 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) M Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet P Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front C Panel, Knobs and Cables 1 5 0 0 E U Weight 87 pounds (39.46 kg) net, 105 pounds (47.
MPC1500 - JA (Japan Version) M P C 1 5 0 0 J A 23
Rear Panel Connections LOCAL POWER CONTROL for AC Outlet number 6 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) from a McIntosh component and the LOCAL POWER CONTROL OUT sends a turn-on signal (same voltage as the Power Control Input) on to another McIntosh component. The LED indicates when the AC Outlet is active.
How to Connect in a Two Channel System How to Connect in a Two Channel System The MPC1500 has the ability to automatically switch AC Power On/Off to Components connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS via the Power Control connection coming from the Preamplifier. Source Components switch On/Off via the Power Control connection from the Preamplifier. For additional information refer to “General Information” on page 4 and “Connector and Cable Information” on page 5. 1.
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System How to Connect in a Multi Channel System In the following example two of the four SWITCHED AC OUTLETS on the MPC1500 will operate differently from the default settings. Outlet number 4 will be used for the Zone B Power Amplifier. Outlets 3 and 5 for source components to power up for Zone A and/ or Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 28. 1.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total current consumed by the components connected to the MPC1500 Meter indicates the outgoing AC Line Voltage M P C 1 5 0 0 J A OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch selects Meter Illumination Off or Auto Mode POWER CONTROL Switch Turns AC Power Off, Remote or On 27
How to Operate The MPC1500 Power Controller is very versatile in its connection and operation in an Audio, Video or Audio/Video System. There are two examples of connecting and using the MPC1500 on pages 8 and 9 of this Owner’s Manual. By becoming familiar with the “How to Operate” section of this Owner’s Manual many additional connection and operation possibilities will become apparent.
How to Operate Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Control Input for each outlet by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 25. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position. Refer to figure 26.
MPC1500 - JA Specifications MPC1500 - JA Specifications Output Voltage 100 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 100V ~ 50/60Hz 12 Amps, maximum current 1200 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front Panel, Knobs and Cables Weight 87 pounds (39.46 kg) net, 105 pounds (47.63 kg) in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 29-1/2 inches (74.
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. Two #10 x 2-1/2 inch screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to the bottom pad and wood skid. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage.
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