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C49

s t e r e o p r e a m p l i f i e r

www.mcintoshlabs.com

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Be prepared for future digital music technologies with
the C49 Preamplifier.

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Features our DA1 Digital Audio Module, which can
be replaced by new modules as new digital audio
technologies are developed.

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This will allow you to keep your C49 up to date with
digital music formats and viable well into the future.

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Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs, enough to
connect virtually all source components.

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Supports high resolution digital music up to DSD256
and DXD 384kHz via an 8-channel, 32-bit/192kHz
Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) used in Quad
Balanced mode.

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Complete with McIntosh technologies including
Home Theater PassThru, Bass and Treble tone controls,
High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone
Crossfeed Director (HXD

®

) and Power Control.

Prepared for the Future of Digital Music

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Summary of Contents for C49

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com C49 Audio Preamplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Safety Instructions 2 Separate Sheet Important Additional Operation Information Guide Thank You and Please Take a Moment 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 2 Table o...

Page 3: ...nd communication is occurring between them 3 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Bal anced and Unbalanced Outputs simultaneously connected to different Power Amplifiers 4 The C49 internal Digital Circuitry is designed to decode 2 channel PCM Pulse Code Mod...

Page 4: ...Attenuator System with an Opti cal Encoder Rotary Control This assures a 0 1dB tracking accuracy between channels There are 214 individual 0 5dB volume level steps with no noise as the volume level is changed Variable Rate Volume and Balance Controls The C49 Preamplifier s Volume and Balance Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation Tone Controls The Bass and Treble ...

Page 5: ...alling the C49 into cabinets 17 1 2 44 4cm 13 1 4 33 7cm 17 1 8 43 5cm 3 16 0 48cm 13 16 2 1cm 10 9 16 26 8cm 14 1 2 36 8cm 2 5 1cm 1 15 16 4 9cm Front View of the C49 Rear View of the C49 Side View of the C49 6 15 2cm 5 3 8 13 7cm 4 5 8 11 8cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 16 1 2 41 9cm USB 25 DSD256 ffltfnfosh r 1 n 0 C49 AUDIO PREAMPLIFIER rx _j g g g g g g j l 0 0 J_ l r I I rl r _L ...

Page 6: ...aintaining 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 2 inches 5 1cm above the top 2 inches 5 1cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 5cm on each side of the Preamplifier so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 20 inches 50 8cm depth behind the front panel ...

Page 7: ...es 1 The C49 allows renaming of the Audio Inputs Names as indicated on the Front Panel Infor mation Display Example UNBAL 1 may be changed to TUNER or your own personal preference Refer to Setup Renaming Input on page 14 2 For convenience an Input Assignment Chart on a separate sheet Mc5A 5B has been pro vided to keep track of changes Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the C4...

Page 8: ...ons 14 Connect an Audio Cable from the C49 UNBAL ANCED INPUT 1 Tuner Jacks to the Tuner Unbalanced Output Jacks 15 Using the DIN Cable Twisted Pair cable sup plied with a MCT Transport from the C49 MCT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT connector to the SACD CD Transport DIN Output connector 16 Connect an XLR Audio Cable from the C49 BAL ANCED INPUT 1 connectors to the Media Bridge Balanced Output connectors 17 ...

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Page 10: ...tosh Models displaying instructions on a video screen Press to change broadcast bands on a connected Tuner Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Select the DEVICE to issue a remote control command to Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS when used with the numeric Push buttons 0 thru 9 Press the Trim Push button and then the LEVEL DOWN Push button to select and adjust various fu...

Page 11: ...on assigning the Data Ports refer to How to Setup on page 13 Trim Press the TRIM Push button until the desired Trim function Balance Trim Level etc appears on the C49 Front Panel Display then press the LEVEL Up or Down Push button to adjust the Trim setting Note Press the TRIM Push button to recall the last Trim function selected For additional information on using the Trim Functions refer to How ...

Page 12: ...Control used to select a source for listening and recording The control is also used to enter the TRIM or SETUP Modes and select the various functions OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push buttons with indicators switch the Preamplifier Outputs 1 and 2 On or Off INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates the Sources Volume other Audio Settings Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings TONE Push button with indicator when de...

Page 13: ...elow indicates the Func tion Name Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information Default Settings Firmware Version Default Settings Function Name Setting Page No C49 V_ _ _ 13 DA1 V_ _ _ 13 INPUTS On Rename 13 15 OUTPUTS 1 2 Headphones Switched 15 TRIGGER 1 Output 1 16 TRIGGER 2 Output 2 16 DATA PORTS 1 thru 4 All Data 16 PASSTHRU OFF 17 USB Automute ON 17 Comm Port Baud Rate 11520...

Page 14: ...uts Hold INPUT appears on the Information Dis play Refer to figure 3 on page 13 8 Press and hold in the INPUT Control until SET UP UNBAL 3 Off appears on the Display If necessary rotate the INPUT Control to select the UNBAL 3 Input Refer to figure 5 9 To switch the UNBAL 3 Input On rotate the VOL UME Control until the display indicates SETUP UNBAL 3 On Rename 10 Exit the SETUP Mode by several pres...

Page 15: ... Output 1 Output 2 and Headphones function OUTPUT 1 and 2 By defaut OUTPUT 1 and 2 are set to go On Off by using the Front Panel OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push buttons or by using the OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push buttons on the Remote Control If it is desirable to have OUTPUT 1 and or 2 always On regardless of the OUTPUT 1 and 2 Push button settings perform the following 1 Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter...

Page 16: ...ure 29 SETUP TRIGGER 1 Main Figure 30 SETUP TRIGGER 1 Output 1 Figure 33 SETUP TRIGGER 1 BAL 1 ON Data Ports Data Ports Connections between the C49 and a Mc Intosh Source Component allow for basic function control of the source component using the C49 sup plied HR085 Remote Control By default all of the four Data Ports are set to send the same Data to the selected source To dedicate a given Data P...

Page 17: ...second to 115 200 bits per second To change from the default speed of 115 200 bits per second perform the following steps 1 Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 13 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP RS232 115200 Baud appears on the Information Dis play Refer to figure 41 3 Rotate the VOLUME ADJUST Control to select the desired Baud Rate Speed 4 ...

Page 18: ...lay Refer to figure 44 3 Rotate the VOLUME ADJUST Control to select Disabled Refer to figure 45 4 Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control Figure 44 SETUP Front IR Enabled Figure 45 SETUP Front IR Disabled Remote Control Codes The Remote Control included with the C49 utilizes the NORMAL McIntosh Control Codes The Second Set of Control Codes the C49 will respond to is referred to...

Page 19: ...ss the Front Panel STAND BY Push button to switch the C49 on Figure 50 FACTORY RESET Completed Figure 48 FACTORY RESET Hold INPUT Figure 49 FACTORY RESET In Progress Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the C49 stop func tioning the microprocessors can be reset by perform ing the following 1 Press the STANDBY ON Push button until the STANDBY ON LED Indicator switches Off ...

Page 20: ...e Power Red OFF Push button on the Remote Control Note For an explanation of the Remote Control Push button functions refer to pages 10 and 11 Source Selection Rotate the INPUT Control to select the desired source or press the INPUT Upp or Downq Push button on Brightness settings of On or Off which are the same for all inputs Note Selection and Adjustment of all Trim Functions may be performed by ...

Page 21: ...isabled the previous settings for Treble and Bass are bypassed from the signal path To activate the Tone Controls perform the following 1 Select the desired Input Source 2 Press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Con trol until TONE CONTROLS Off appears on the Front Panel Display Refer to figure 70 Note When a Headphone is Connected pressing the Remote Control TRIM Push button to set the Tone Cont...

Page 22: ... Panel Information Display Refer to figure 78 3 To select MONO Mode adjust the TRIM LEVEL Refer to figure 79 After approximately 6 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level AMPLIFIER METER ILLUMINATION The Meter Illumination of McIntosh Power Amplifiers when connected to the C49 refer to pages 7 8 may be switched On or Off by performing the same type...

Page 23: ...E Push button on the C49 Front Panel or on the Remote Control to Mute the Audio in all outputs Main Output 1 Output 2 and Headphones except the FIXED OUTPUT The Front Panel Infor mation Display will indicate the Source Name and the word MUTE in place of the actual volume setting Refer to figure 86 Pressing the Mute Push button a second time or adjusting the volume control either the Front Panel or...

Page 24: ...The C49 will automatically turn On and switch to the previously setup Passthru Input when the McIntosh A V Processor or Multichannel Surround Decoder is turned on The Audio Preamplifier Front Panel Alpha numeric Display will indicate PASSTHRU Refer to figure 87 The C49 OUTPUT 1 and 2 are active when in the Passthru Mode The other Front Panel Controls and Push buttons are deactivated as long as the...

Page 25: ...150814_v1p9p110p2 zip Refer to figures 94 thru 99 and figures 100 thru 106 on the next page 3 When the Windows Security window appears check the Always trust software from Savitech Corp box and then the Install button When the software has been installed it is necessary to re boot the computer Refer to figure 92 on page 26 After rebooting a McIntosh HD icon will appear on the desktop Refer to figu...

Page 26: ... your computer the previ ous default Audio Device will be selected i Con1irm Installation tJ lnotC lling Mclnt ooh HD _ Installing Mclntosh l lD N nill Mfli o h Soiuml YMf1 J nd nlll mli Jllr 1 11tih 1irr kv1lc h C vrp Installing McIntosh HD I If V 1 t lll atw e Ltldliui1ur 11 i vftw e p l Ill t llf1 1 dd button Yoe s torcstartthesystitmnd tnow IIJQU 1t llll res 1 L ll J lle n OI c Wf dtk Hn lnst ...

Page 27: ...cording the Application Output Format when available and the McIntosh HD Control Panel Settings Note In general when the original music is recorded at a higher Sampling Rate the result is usually more detail in the music However this higher rate results in consuming larger amounts of stor age space The Sample Rate usually should be set to match the Sample Rate of the music recording being played b...

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Page 30: ... Load Impedance 100 ohms to 600 ohms Digital Input Sample Rates Optical PCM 16Bit 24Bit 32kHz to 192kHz Coaxial PCM 16Bit 24Bit 32kHz to 192kHz MCT PCM SACD 16Bit 24Bit 32kHz to 192kHz USB PCM 16Bit 24Bit 32Bit 32kHz to 384kHz DXD DXD352 8kHz DXD384kHz DSD DSD64 DSD128 DSD256 Power Control and Trigger Output 12VDC 25mA Power Requirements Field AC Voltage conversion of the C49 is not pos sible The ...

Page 31: ...parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 3 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 033838 Shipping carton only 4 033837 End cap 1 033836 Inside carton only 1 033725 Inner carton top pad ...

Page 32: ...ucts 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 mcintoshlabs com McIntosh Part No 24100300 ...

Page 33: ... 60Hz 30WATTS POWER CONTROL SERVICE USB2 0 l l a USB3 0 2 1AMPS to MAX DATA IN IRIN DIGITAL SERIAL NUMBER PWR CTRL AUDIO OUTPUTS IN DATA IN SPDIF UNBALANCED BALANCED r L 0 m R W OUT IR IN COAX OPTICAL R i A 0 0 0 RM m ANT ANT SERIAL NUMBEA CE AVISRISCIJE Dl CHOCELEC TFIICIJE N PASOUYRIR IOUTPUTS t DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS 1 POWER CONTROL DATA IA IN OUT IN IN 0 0 C I__ t_ _ t_R_J...

Page 34: ...r Amplifier Primary Room um IRI o o COM 8 fRIGHTOUTPUTI I CLASS2WIRING 0 0 n 8 1LEFTOUTPU T I CLAS 2WIRING 0 0 0 0 0 0 o f r o 0 CE 0 OUTPUT 1 FIXED OUTPUT2 BALANCED INPUTS UNBALANCED INPUTS PHONO INPUTS BALA 0 0 0 I SERIAL I NUMBER I I _ I II UNBAL OUTPUT UNBAL 1 2 3 GND MM MC BALL BALA BALL 1R 1L 2R 2L 0 0 a a 0 SERVICE POWER CONTROL XTERNAL CON ROL DATA PORTS DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS PORT TRIG1 MAI...

Page 35: ...IRING ri CE I I _ _____ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _I e 2n e e 4a e e an e t t O L J T P U T CLASS 2 WIRING ri C E I s 9 USBS GND ml Q Q e e PCAUDIOIN Q Q Q Q ll lui Q i oO o g C J j j j j 0 ZONE 0 0 a 9 9 I i LF RF LS RS LTF RTF LTR RTR AUDIQINPUTS B A L I N 2 ZONEBOVT 8 c s B m e eoc m R f9 s l C LFE LRS RRS AUX1 AUX2 AUX3 AUX4 HDMI OUTPUTS MULTI CHANNEL I N IRBIN ATAOU POW RCTR OUT BALANCEDOUTPUTS H D M I I...

Page 36: ... AUDIO INPUTS for components with a Digital Coaxial Output sending a digital audio signal DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS OPTICAL 2 and OPTICAL 1 for components with a Digital Optical Output sending a digital audio signal BALANCED INPUTS Left and Right 1 and 2 accept high level program source signals USB DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT with control signal for connection to a computer RS232 connector for connection to a ...

Page 37: ...Unbalanced 2 UNBALANCED L R UNBAL 2 All 1 thru 6 Main 2 UNBALANCED L R Unbalanced 3 UNBALANCED L R UNBAL 3 All 1 thru 6 Main 3 UNBALANCED L R MM Moving Magnet MM L R MM PHONO Main MM L R MC Moving Coil MC L R MC PHONO Main MC L R Turntable Main Digital Audio Input 1 COAXIAL COAX 1 All 1 thru 6 Main 1 COAXIAL Digital Audio Player Main Digital Audio Input 2 COAXIAL COAX 2 All 1 thru 6 Main 2 COAXIAL...

Page 38: ... R UNBAL 1 All 1 thru 6 Main 1 UNBALANCED L R Unbalanced 2 UNBALANCED L R UNBAL 2 All 1 thru 6 Main 2 UNBALANCED L R Unbalanced 3 UNBALANCED L R UNBAL 3 All 1 thru 6 Main 3 UNBALANCED L R MM Moving Magnet MM L R MM PHONO Main MM L R MC Moving Coil MC L R MC PHONO Main MC L R Digital Audio Input 1 COAXIAL COAX 1 All 1 thru 6 Main 1 COAXIAL Digital Audio Input 2 COAXIAL COAX 2 All 1 thru 6 Main 2 CO...

Page 39: ...900 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com Important Additional Operation Information Guide ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Safety Instructions Disposal Instructions Lithium Batteries CR TRICSHOCK RISK Oifl 6 OPEN 0 ...

Page 40: ...The Ethernet connector of this equipment must not be directly connected to a public network Connection is to be made only by way of a modem or router approved for this purpose The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral trian gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitu...

Page 41: ...rding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accor dance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal North American Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive Lithium Battery Types Removal and Installation Approved Lithium Batteries Brand IEC No ANSI NEDA No Energizer CR2032 5004LC1 Panasonic CR...

Page 42: ...ds centrum voor informatieover het afvalinzamelsysteeminhun land Den europeiske u_nione s EUs WEEE d1rekt1v Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Den europeiske unionens WEEE direktiv krever at produkter som selges lil EU land m aha fjernet s0ppelkassemerket pa produktet eller i noen tilfeller pa innpakningen Som definer av WEEE direklivet betyr denne fjerningen av s0ppelkassemerket at kund...

Page 43: ...phone number shown on the back of this warranty Please note that this is the only Warranty which McIntosh provides for your Product and that no one including your dealer has any authority to either modify or expand upon this Warranty If your dealer has offered or made any warranties or representations concerning the Product which differ from those contained in this Warranty they are strictly betwe...

Page 44: ...efund the purchase price of the Product subject where appropriate to reasonable depreciation for actual use in accordance with applicable laws in full satisfaction of its warranty obligations McIntosh or its Authorized Service Agency will undertake to complete the repair and return of the Product as soon as circumstances permit unless prevented by causes beyond their reasonable control Limitations...

Page 45: ... and viable well into the future Includes 7 analog and 6 digital inputs enough to connect virtually all source components Supports high resolution digital music up to DSD256 and DXD 384kHz via an 8 channel 32 bit 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter DAC used in Quad Balanced mode Complete with McIntosh technologies including HomeTheater PassThru Bass andTreble tone controls High Drive headphone ampl...

Page 46: ...t 23 lbs 10 4kg net 37 5 lbs 17kg in shipping carton For the Consumer s Protection In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction new McIntosh products may only be purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer and with certain limited exceptions may only be purchased over the counter or delivered and installed by the Authorized McIntosh Dealer McIntosh does not warrant in any way pro...

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