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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com C2700 Tube Preamplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Remote Control: Your decision to own this McIntosh C2700 Tube Pre- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in HR085 Remote Control Push-buttons ....... 10 amplifier ranks you at the very top among discrimi- need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. -
Page 3: General Information
Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Out- IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from 2. Do not apply AC Power to the C2700 and other put Connector. Refer to the diagrams for connections: the Front Panel IR Sensor. -
Page 4: Introduction
Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror decodes SACD/CD signals from an external Trans- The Front Panel Information Display indicates the Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the C2700 will be port component. The USB Input for streaming audio Source Selection, Volume/Balance Levels and Setup retained for many years. -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C2700. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C2700 into cabinets. Front View of the C2700 " 44.5cm " " Side View of the C2700 19.4cm... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The C2700 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, 43.66cm standing on its four feet. It also can be custom in- stalled in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the C2700 when it is custom installed as outlined below. -
Page 7: Connections
C2700 Remote Control HR085. With an external sen- sor connected to the C2700, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the C2700 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed. The connection instructions below, together with... - Page 8 PORTS 2 Jack to the TUNER Data In Jack. MM PHONO INPUT instead of the MC Input. 27. Connect the C2700 to a live AC Outlet using the Note: To have source components (e.g. Tuner) respond 19. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the C2700 BAL- supplied Power Supply Cord.
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Page 9: Switching Power On To The C2700 Preamplifier
Audio Muted. Refer to illustration Green - Normal Operation figure A. Referring to Figure B, the Tubes in the C2700 glow an amber color and a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating “C2700, TUBE WARMUP”. -
Page 10: Hr085 Remote Control Push-Buttons
Intosh Models displaying choices on a video Radio Program (were applicable) screen EXIT the TRIM Menu and is used with McIntosh Activates the TRIM Mode. GUIDE is Models displaying information or choices on a video used with McIntosh Models displaying... -
Page 11: How To Use The Hr085 Remote Control
McIntosh Source Components connected to the C2700 via the Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the C2700 seems unresponsive to the HR085 Remote Control Commands, press the DEVICE Push-button to select first. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Buttons And Jack
Tone Control with indicator, switches the listening Circuitry for the current Input C2700 ON or OFF (Standby) Source and resets the microprocessors OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push-buttons MUTE Push-button mutes with indicators, switch the... -
Page 13: Setup
Default Settings following steps. following steps: Note: If the C2700 is currently On, proceed to step 2. 3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func- 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Setup Mode. -
Page 14: Rename Input
SETUP: UNBAL 3 nent connected (refer to page 8, step 16). On/Name (Hold INPUT) RENAME: BAL 1 The C2700 Default Input Names (UNBAL 1, BAL 1, >MAL 1 < Figure 5 COAX 1, etc.) as indicated on the Front Panel Dis- Figure 10 4. -
Page 15: Output Settings
25. Output Settings >MEDIA < Figure 15 The Output Settings provide the ability to change how SETUP: OUTPUT 2 the C2700 Output 1, Output 2 and Headphones func- Switched RENAME: BAL 1 tion. Figure 24 >MEDIA < OUTPUT 1 and 2:... -
Page 16: Power Control Triggers 1, 2, 3 And 4
The C2700 has four Power Control Triggers Connec- INPUT)”, refer to figure 31. Then rotate the IN- Figure 30 tions. When the C2700 Is On, the Triggers are either 6. Then rotate the VOLUME Control again and the PUT Control to select TRIGGER 2, TRIGGER 3 activated or deactivated. -
Page 17: Data Ports, Passthru, Hdmi (Arc) And (Cec)
Data Ports Passthru HDMI (ARC) and (CEC) When the C2700 is part of a Home Theater or Mul- Data Ports Connections between the C2700 and a The C2700 HDMI Input Connector has (ARC) Audio tichannel Audio System, the Right and Left Front... -
Page 18: Lip Sync Mode (Arc) And Digital Gain
Lip Sync Mode (ARC) Digital Gain The C2700 HDMI Input Connector (ARC) Audio The C2700 offers Digital Gain Adjustments for the The OPT1 and OPT2 Inputs adjustments operate dif- Return Channel Circuitry, also has another control HDMI, OPTICAL 1 (OPT1) and OPTICAL 2 (OPT2) ferently then how the past HDMI Digtal Gain adjust- function. -
Page 19: Comm Port Baud Rate
ALTERNATE Codes. The Alternate parity and 1 stop bit) with other equipment is adjust- Codes are used when the C2700 is used in the same perform the following steps: able from 9,600 bits per second to 115,200 bits per 1. -
Page 20: Power Mode, Factory Reset
Setup, con’t Power Mode Factory Reset The C2700 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set- automatically places the Preamplifier into the Power tings (Setup and Trim Settings) to the factory default Saving Standby/Off Mode. -
Page 22: How To Operate The C2700
Refer to fig- Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the ures 60, 61, 62 and 63. To switch OFF the C2700 press settings of On or Off, which are VOLUME Upp or Downq Push-buttons on the Re- the same for all inputs. - Page 23 Source Components can have slightly different volume “BASS, 0 dB” appears on the Front Panel Infor- 2. Rotate the VOLUME/ADJUST Control or press levels resulting in the need to readjust the C2700 mation Display. Refer to figure 70. the LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-buttons to increase...
- Page 24 Volume Level. METER LIGHTS The Meter Illumination of McIntosh Power Amplifi- ers, when connected to the C2700 (refer to pages 7-8), may be switched On or Off by performing the same type of operational steps for adjusting the BASS &...
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Page 25: Hxd Mode
HXD MODE TUBE LIGHTS Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Head- DISPLAY The C2700 Top Cover Window allows viewing of the phones Jack with a 1/4” (0.635cm) stereo phone type BRIGHTNESS six Vacuum Tubes. LEDS providing illumination may plug for private listening. -
Page 26: Mute, Tone Controls, Output 1&2, Trim, Output Meter Passthru, Headphone Jack
Front Panel Jack, an additional TRIM function be- extinguish. comes available. McIntosh’s HXD brings the acousti- Refer to figure 60, on page 22 . The C2700 remem- cal depth and spatiality of music normally heard with bers for each selected Input whether the Tone Control loudspeakers, to your headphones. -
Page 27: Usb Input Operation And Driver Installation
How to Operate the C2700, con’t How To Make a Recording The C2700 USB Input is compatible with PC Com- 1. Select the desired signal source you wish to record puters using Microsoft ® , Windows 7 (SP1), Windows by using the Front Panel INPUT Control or us- 8.1 and Windows 10. -
Page 28: Usb Connection, Windows Sound Setting Control Panel Settings, Usb Music Playback
Connect the USB Cable with Type A to Type B con- Bar) or click on the Windows “Show hidden icons”, nectors between the PC then select the “McIntosh Icon”. Refer to figures 101 - Computer and the Mc- 104. Intosh Product with the Figure 97 USB-Digital Audio Input. -
Page 29: Reset Of Microprocessors
LED above the STANDBY/ON Push- button illumination is extinguished. Then release the STANDBY/ON Push-button. 2. To switch the C2700 back On, press the STAND- BY/ON Push-button. Note: This can be performed with the C2700 On or in the Standby Mode. -
Page 30: Specifications
High Level - 100dB (Below rated output) Coaxial: PCM -16Bit, 24Bit - 44.1kHz to 192kHz Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C2700 for the correct MM Phono - 82dB (Below 5mV input) MCT: PCM, SACD, -16Bit, 24Bit - 44.1kHz to 192kHz voltage. -
Page 31: Packing Instruction
Customer Service Depart- 404080 #10-7/16” Flat washer ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 32 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com 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. 24101900...
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