McIntosh C220 Owner's Manual
Mcintosh owner's manual tube preamplifier c220
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Page 1: Tube Preamplifier
Tube Preamplifier C220 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger- ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. -
Page 4: General Information
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the C220 Tube Preamplifier. 3. The Main AC Power going to the C220 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations. -
Page 5: Introduction
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C220 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress of a recording. -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C220. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the C220 into cabinets. Front View of the C220 Rear View of the C220 1.59cm... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation The C220 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- ing 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 C220 when it is custom installed as outlined below. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections Connect the C220 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel of your C220 to deter- mine the correct voltage for your unit 75 WATTS T630maAL 250V... -
Page 9: How To Connect The C220
Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the C220, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the C220 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed. The connection instructions below, together with the... -
Page 10: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons And Jack
IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Standby Power On Indicator STANDBY/ON Push-button switch- es the C220 ON or OFF (Standby) and resets the micropro- cessors... -
Page 11: Setup
The C220 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. The Version of the Firmware in the C220 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. -
Page 12: Re-Title Inputs
8. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. Re-Title Inputs The C220 provides the ability to change the default Input Titles to match the components in your system. In the fol- lowing example the SAT Input will be renamed and appear as TV on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. -
Page 13: Power Control Triggers
The C220 will respond to Remote Control Codes NORMal (default) or ALTernate. The ALTernate Codes are for use when the C220 is part of a system with another McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. This will prevent the Re- mote Control from affecting the operation of both units at the same time. -
Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Selects one of the eight available Audio Sources Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the C220 ON or OFF... -
Page 15: How To Operate By Remote Control
2. Refer to “Trim Level Adjustment” on page 11 for additional information. Acc On Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc Player. Acc Off Press ACC OFF to turn the power OFF to a McIntosh Disc Player. -
Page 16: How To Operate The C220
How to Operate the C220 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C220 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the C220, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the Power Push-button on the Remote Control. - Page 17 2. When the C220 cycles On then Off, release the STANDBY/ON Push-button. 3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the C220 will resume normal operation. Note: This can be performed with the C220 On or in the Standby Mode. Figure 18...
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Page 18: Specifications
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C220 for the correct volt- age. Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 6 inches (15.24cm) including feet... -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04098400...
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