McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MPC500 Power Controller Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide” Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh MPC500 Power Controller ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners with the desire to protect your audio components. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of enjoyment from this unit. Please take time to read the information in this manual.
Connector and Cable Information MPC500 Versions Watts Rating on component 0- 50 Watts 51-100 Watts 120VAC 230VAC Approximate current Approximate current 0.5A 0.25A 1A 0.5A 101-150 Watts 1.5A 0.75A 151-200 Watts 2A 1A 201-250 Watts 2.5A 1.25A 7. For additional information on the MPC500 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Website at www.mcintoshlabs.com. Connector and Cable Information RS232 Data Port Cable The RS232 Data Cable has 3.
Introduction The McIntosh MPC500 Power Controller provides a High Degree of Continuous Surge Protection to the Audio/Video Components that are connected to the MPC500 while performing their operational functions. Performance Features • Illuminated Multifunction Display The comprehensive On-Screen Display makes it easy to perform setup. The Front Panel display indicates Voltage and Current at all times of connected McIntosh Components along with other operating functions.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MPC500. Front View of the MPC500 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MPC500 Rear View of the MPC500 (100V-120V) 15-3/4" 17-1/8" 40cm 43.5cm 5/8" 1.6cm 14-5/8" 37.1cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13-1/4" 3/16" 0.5cm 4-13/16" 12.2cm 13/16" 2.1cm 33.7cm 2" Rear View of the MPC500 (220V-240V) 17-1/8" 5.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 1-15/16" 4.9cm 43.5cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13-1/4" 33.
Installation Installation The MPC500 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 MPC500 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 MPC500 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections MPC500 (100V-120V) UNSWITCHED AC OUTLETS (1) become active when the MPC500 AC POWER CORD is connected to an active external AC Outlet POWER CONTROL OUTputs send turn On/Off Signals to a connected McIntosh Component.
How to Connect MPC500 for (100V-120V) How to Connect MPC500 for (100V-120V) Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the MPC500 Rear Panel until after the Audio/ Video Components have been Connected to the MPC500. The connection instructions below, together with the MPC500 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A”, are an example of a typical Audio/Video System.
Rear Panel Connections MPC500 (220V-240V) POWER CONTROL OUTputs send turn On/Off Signals to a connected McIntosh Component. POWER CONTROL INputs receive turn On/Off signals from a McIntosh Component NETwork/IN provides protection for input Data Signal from Outside Data Network Source.
How to Connect MPC500 for (220V-240V) How to Connect MPC500 for (220V-240V) Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the MPC500 Rear Panel until after the Audio/ Video Components have been Connected to the MPC500. The connection instructions below, together with the MPC500 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1B”, are an example of a typical Audio/Video System.
Front Panel Displays and Controls DISPLAY CONTROL selects various operation functions. Push in the DISPLAY CONTROL to activate the SETUP Operation Modes of various functions selectable by rotating the Control OUTLET STATE Control switches the MPC500 On or Off by pushing the Control In.
How to Operate How to Operate Power On and Off After the MPC500 is connected for Audio/Video Components 100V-120V (refer to page 8) or 220V240V (refer to page 10), press the OUTLET STATE Control to switch it On. The Front Panel Display will indicate the “MPC500” for several seconds and then followed by “MPC500 --Protected --”. Refer to figures 1 and 2. The MPC500 will MPC500 then measure the “The AC Figure 1 Line Voltage Level” that it is MPC500 connected to.
How to Operate, con’t Setup Operating Mode After the MPC500 is On and the Front Panel is Displaying Figures 3A/4A, 3B/4B, 9, 10 or 11, it is now time to operate the MPC500 SETUP Mode. Press DISPLAY CONTROL and the following is displayed. Referring to figure 12 of which is displaying the Version Number and Serial Number of this MPC500. MPC500 V1.00 S/N: _______ Figure 12 Figures 13 thru 15 are MPC500 Settings where adjustments can be made for each of the operating functions.
How to Operate, con’t Setup Factory Reset Operation If the MPC500 Operational Settings need to be restored to the default settings perform the following: 1. Press DISPLAY CONTROL and then rotate the Control until the Front Panel displays “FACTORY RESET (Hold SETUP). Refer to figure 22. FACTORY RESET (Hold SETUP) Figure 22 2. Then press in and hold the DISPLAY CONTROL as the Front Display changes from figure 22 to figure 23 followed by figure 24. Then release the Display Control.
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MPC500 - Specifications (100V-120V and 220V-240V MPC500 Protection and Technologies AC Mains Protection Voltage and Power Specifications MPC500 (100V-120V) RS232 Connections Thermally Protected and Low Voltage DC Protection: Output Voltages 100 - 120 Volts AC Nominal Surge: 20kA (8x20kA) PER MODE Modes of Protection: L-N, L-G, N-G Input Voltages 100 - 120 Volts AC Nominal Surge: 5kA (8x20us) Maximum Operating Voltage: 15VDC Maximum Operating Current: 350mA DC Clamping Voltage: 24Volts Technology: GDT,
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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