McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MT10 Precision Turntable Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Customer Service Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable and MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge 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.
General Information and Cable Information General Information Caution: To prevent possible damage to the turntable platter bearing, do not move the MT10 Precision Turntable with the platter installed. 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MT10 Precision Turntable. 2. The MT10 Precision Turntable comes with the McIntosh MCC10 High Performance Moving Coil Cartridge. 3.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MT10 Precision Turntable with the McIntosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge offers the latest in playback of vinyl recordings. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of all recordings reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced electronic and mechanical design ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MT10. Front View of the MT10 17-1/2" 44.45cm 8-3/16" 20.80cm 8-13/16" 22.38cm Side View of the MT10 17-3/4" Note: The height measurements are with the McIntosh Cartridge installed. 45.10cm 1" 2.54cm 16-1/4" 41.28cm Rear View of the MT10 16-5/8" 42.23cm 3-7/8" 9.84cm 13-13/16" 32.54cm 13-13/16" 32.54cm 6 1-5/8" 4.
Unpacking the Turntable Unpacking the Turntable To protect the fine finish of the MT10 Precision Turntable during the assembly and adjustment process, it is advisable to prepare a suitable clean working area with a soft, clean fabric, such as a bed linen or blanket. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, unpack, assemble, adjust and install the MT10 Precision Turntable and any associated audio equipment.
Assembling the Turntable Locate the McIntosh MCC10 Moving Coil Cartridge, Tools and Mounting Hardware from the Accessory Box. In the following steps the Cartridge will be installed in the Tone Arm Headshell of the Turntable. CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the Cartridge Stylus, DO NOT remove the clear protective cover at this time. 1.
Assembling the Turntable Rear of Tone Arm knurled knob Counterweight McIntosh MCC10 Position Marking Figure 13 10. Locate the Tone Arm Height Gauge (used for the McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge) from inside the accessory box. 11. The gauge should just fit between the Tone Arm Housing and the Mounting Plate of the Tone Arm. This will verify the preset Tone Arm Height has not changed during shipping. Refer to figure 14.
Installing a non-supplied Cartridge CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the turntable platter bearing, do not move the MT10 Precision Turntable with the platter installed.
Installing a non-supplied Cartridge and Tone Arm Adjustments 3. It is important the Front and Sides of the Phono Cartridge Body line up with these parallel lines when looking down over the top of the Figure 27 Tone Arm. Refer to figures 28 and 29. If it is not parallel, loosen the mounting hardware securing the Phono Cartridge to the Tone Arm.
Tone Arm Lift Height The MT10 Tone Arm Lift is pre-adjusted to accommodate the combined thickness of the supplied Turntable Record Mat and Phonograph Records. If a different Record Mat and/or thicker Phonograph Record are used, there may not be sufficient clearance between the Phono Cartridge Stylus and the Phonograph Record surface with the Tone Arm Lift in the cue up position. Perform the following steps to readjust the Tone Arm Lift: 1. Secure the Tone Arm in the Tone Arm Rest.
Rear Panel Connections and Adjustments AUDIO OUTPUTS connect to MC (Moving Coil) Inputs of the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center when the McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge is installed. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional assistance POWER CONTROL REMOTE IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and switches the Front Panel Illumination On/Off.
How to Connect the Turntable How to Connect the Turntable 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MT10 POWER CONTROL REMOTE IN to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center. 2. Optionally, connect a Power Control Cable from the MT10 POWER CONTROL REMOTE OUT to the POWER CONTROL IN jack of a McIntosh source component. 3. Connect a wire from the MT10 GND (Ground) Post to the GND (Ground) post on the McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center. 4.
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Front Panel Display, Switches, Lever and Record Clamp Record clamp helps to keep the phonograph recording flat during playback SPEED Switch selects one of three playback speeds, 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm 16 Meter indicates actual rotation speed of the turntable platter Raises and lowers the Tuntable Tone Arm POWER Switch turns AC Power On/Off, or Standby for Illumination only
How to Operate the Turntable How to Operate the Turntable Power Selection Rotate the POWER Switch to select the Turntable operation mode desired. Refer to figure 50. Power Off - The Front Panel and Turntable Platter lights are turned Off. There is no Turntable Platter rotation. Standby - The Front Panel and Figure 50 Turntable Platter will illuminate when the McIntosh Preamplifer or A/V Control Center is turned On. There is no Turntable Platter rotation.
Specifications MCC10 Cartridge Specifications MT10 Turntable Specifications General Specifications Output Level 0.5 mV at 5 cm/s Playback Speeds 33 1/3 rpm, 45 rpm and 78 rpm Load Impedance 400 ohms recommended Motor Type DC Brushless Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 8-13/16 inches (22.38cm) Depth is 21 inches (53.34cm) Frequency Response 20Hz to 50,000Hz Channel Separation Greater than 30dB at 1kHz Compliance 6 x 10-6 cm/dyne Recommended Tracking Force 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. It is very important the four feet are still 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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