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Output 2
Outputs 1 and 2 can be toggled On and Off through
the Trim settings. Output 2 is also called a SUB out
and may be connected to a Subwoofer. Output 2 is
full range and stereo and can be attached to another
amplifier perhaps in another zone (room). Using this
Trim Function is an easy way to toggle this zone On
and Off.
Meter (Amp) Lights
This setting controls the status of meter lights of a
McIntosh amplifier controlled through a connected
Power Control (Trigger) cable (see “Power Control
(Trigger) Outputs” on page 11).
Display Brightness
Display Brightness can be set to Always On and
Auto Off. Turn the Right Knob clockwise or use
the Right Arrow on the Remote Control to select
Always on. Continuing to turn the knob or pushing
the Right Arrow will cycle through four brightness
settings: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
Turning the Right Knob counterclockwise or
pushing the Left Arrow on the Remote Control
will select Auto Off. Continuing to turn the knob
or pushing the Left Arrow will cycle through four
brightness settings: 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
When set to Auto Off, the C8’s display will blackout
when no input is received for 10 seconds. Turning
the Left Knob or pushing it twice will awaken the
display.
Setup Settings
To enter the C8’s Setup menu, press and hold the Left
Knob for 2 seconds. The VFD (display) will change.
Rotate the Left Knob to scroll through the available
screens. Push and release the Left Knob to exit a
menu.
Firmware and Serial Number
This screen display the current firmware version as
well as your unit’s serial number.
Input Setup
To edit Input information, press and hold (two
seconds) the Left Knob at the Setup: Inputs menu
(see Figure 12 ).
Rotate the Left Knob to view the Inputs
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Balanced
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Unbal 1
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Unbal 2
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MM Phono
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MC Phono
(If DA2 Expansion (see “DA2 Expansion Slot” on
page 11) has been added, additional Inputs will
appear).
The selected input can be turned On (default) or Off
by turning the Right Knob. If On is selected, the
Input can be renamed. To rename the selected input,
press and hold the Left knob until the RENAME
screen appears. Turn the left knob to select the
character to change and the right knob to select
characters. When your changes are complete, press
and hold the Left Knob for two seconds to save. You
will return to the previous screen with the new name
visible.
An Input that has been turned Off will not appear as
an available Input when scrolling. To make it visible
again, set the Input to On.
Output 2 (SUB)
Output 2 also know as SUB Output can be set to
Stereo (default) or Mono. Output is full range and
stereo so if using only one channel (left or right) of
the output, Output 2 should be set to Mono. Turn the
Right Knob to change selections.
Trigger Setup
The C8 has three Power Control Outputs or
Triggers. The Main Trigger sends power commands
to attached components based on the overall power
status of the C8 (On or Off). Trigger 1 and Trigger
2 can be set to act like the Main Trigger or be
assigned to follow Output 1 or 2 or any Input’s
status.
The default of Trigger 1 and Trigger 2 is Main. To
change the setting for Trigger 1 or 2:
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Scroll to “Setup: Triggers” in the Setup Menu
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Press and hold the Left Knob for two seconds
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Turn the Left Knob to select Trigger 1 or
Trigger 2 to edit
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Turn the Right Knob to select Main, Output 1,
Output 2 or Input
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To choose an Input, press and hold the Left
Knob for two seconds. Turn the Left Knob to
scroll through the Inputs. Turn the Right Knob
to select On or Off. Selecting On will send a
Figure 12– Inputs Menu
