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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com

C12000

Controller

C12000

Preamplifier

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for C12000 Controller

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com C12000 Controller C12000 Preamplifier Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...s ment accessibles Pour d connecter compl tement l quipement du r seau d alimentation d connecter l adaptateur AC DC de la prise murale ou 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed al...

Page 3: ...ify your purchase from this information if the occasion should arise Serial Number _______________________________ Purchase Date _______________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________...

Page 4: ...o or more IR sensors need to be connected to the C12000 The signal from a connected External IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from the Front Panel IR Sensor 9 Controller to Preamplifier Ca...

Page 5: ...ital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable noiseless distortion free switch ing All the Inputs on the C12000 can be matched in lev...

Page 6: ...RTED PARTS C12000 CONTROL L ER LEFT OUTPUT TO C12000 PREAMPLIFIER LEFT INPUT RIGHT OUTPUT TO C12000 PREAMPLIFIER RIGHT INPUT 120V 50 60Hz 75 WATTS POWER CONTROL MAIN OUT 1 TRIG 3 TRIG 1 PASSTHRU OUT 2...

Page 7: ...t the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 6 inches 15 2cm above the top 2 inc...

Page 8: ...HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPOR TED P AR TS C 12000 P R E A MP L IF IE R 2 1 SS PH1 MAIN REC FIXED 3 1 2 4 PH2 1 2 T 4 3 6 5 PH1 3 1 2 4 PH2 4 3 6 5 2 1 SS MAIN REC FIXED 1 2 T 17 1 2 44 5cm 5 3...

Page 9: ...ntaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least...

Page 10: ...Connect the C12000 Controller power cord to a live AC outlet Refer to information on the back panel of your C12000 Controller to determine the correct voltage for your unit 8CR RIGHT OUTPUT Connector...

Page 11: ...m setting with the Front Panel Controls or Remote Control Push Buttons Output 1 1 SS uses Solid State amplification Output 2 2 T uses Tube Amplification 9PR LEFT OUTPUT MAIN Unbalanced sends signals t...

Page 12: ...efaut settings POWER CONTROL OUT 1 and 2 are active by default They can be switched On Off by using the C12000 Controller TRIM Function 7 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the C12000 Controller...

Page 13: ...amplifier RIGHT INPUT Socket In a similar manner connect the second cable from the C12000 Controller LEFT OUTPUT Socket to the C12000 Input Assignment Chart Preamplifier LEFT INPUT Socket AC Power Cor...

Page 14: ...wn Navigate backwards through the current active media using this button This is also used to adjust the tuner downwards 22 23 24 14 Fast Forward Seek Up Navigate forward through the current active me...

Page 15: ...ode allowing changes to the default settings 8C HXD Push button with indicator activates the Crossfeed Director Circuitry for Headphones 9C MUTE Push button mutes the audio from the Loudspeakers and H...

Page 16: ...ital Audio Player Turntable with Moving Coil Cartridge AM FM Tuner Media Bridge SACD CD Player IR Sensor To C12000 Preamplifier Left Input To C12000 Preamplifier Right Input Connection Legend Data Cab...

Page 17: ...rntable with Moving Coil Cartridge AM FM Tuner Media Bridge SACD CD Player From C12000 Controller Left Output From C12000 Controller Right Output Connection Legend Data Cable Digital Signal Cable Sens...

Page 18: ...Loudspeaker System Right Loudspeaker System Left Loudspeaker System Power Amplifier Primary Room Connection Legend Data Cable Digital Signal Cable Sensor Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Control Cable...

Page 19: ...hannel Main Room Partial View Power Amplifier Right Front Channel Main Room Partial View Connection Legend Data Cable Digital Signal Cable Sensor Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Control Cable Audio Sig...

Page 20: ...er Setup Mode 2 Referring to the Front Panel Information Display the number after the character V is the Firmware number Refer to figure 2 3 To exit the Setup Mode press the SETUP Push button Input Se...

Page 21: ...on Page 20 10 Exit the SETUP Mode by pressing the SETUP Push button RENAME INPUT In the following example the Balanced 1 Input will be renamed to match up with the component con nected The C12000 Def...

Page 22: ...buttons on the Remote Control If it is desirable to have OUTPUT 1 and or 2 always On regardless of the TRIM setting perform the following 1 Press the SETUP Push button to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to...

Page 23: ...be assigned to Data Port 1 perform the following Steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 2 Rotate the TRIM Control until SETUP Data Port 1 All Data appears on th...

Page 24: ...ssing the SETUP Push button Comm Port Baud Rate The C12000 may be remotely controlled from other equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack The speed at which the C12000 communicates 8 bit no pa...

Page 25: ...bled 4 Exit the SETUP Mode by pressing the SETUP Push button Factory Reset If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set tings Setup and Trim Settings to the factory default values perform t...

Page 26: ...e setting for OUTPUT 1 or OUTPUT 2 Refer to figures 60 thru 62 Figure 60 OUTPUT 1 OFF Figure 61 OUTPUT 2 ON Figure 62 OUTPUT 2 OFF Note The OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 Remote Control Push buttons may also b...

Page 27: ...rs will also switch On Off when connected to the C12000 via a power control cable 2 Some A V Processors will provide an On Off Con trol Signal when the C12000 Passthru Input Jack is connected to the A...

Page 28: ...record level using the recorder level con trol and proceed with the recording process 3 Listen to the playback of the program source just recorded by selecting the Input Source connected to the recor...

Page 29: ...Solid State OR Tube Change which circuitry the Main Output uses Solid State or Tube This example assumes the Main Output is currently set to Solid State Perform the following steps to change the circ...

Page 30: ...From Main Output 16 40 ohms 0dB 40 150 ohms 6dB 150 600 ohms 12dB Headphone Output 150mW minimum from 16 ohms to 600 ohms load Power Control and Trigger Output 12VDC 25mA Tube Complement 10 Tubes Six...

Page 31: ...ondition 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 3 Please see the Part List for the correct...

Page 32: ...cts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcin...

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