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Performance Features
Safety Instructions cont,
Introduction and Performance Features
Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure
openings.
20. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
Repair of Equipment:
21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged,
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the equipment,
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water,
D. The equipment does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instructions contained within this
owners manual. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an im-
proper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation,
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any
way,
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
22. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating con-
dition.
Introduction
·
Four Independent Preampliers
The CR12 consists of four independent stereo Audio/Video
preamplifiers that can be remotely controlled from four
separate zones.
·
Separate Programming
Each of the four zones can be programmed from the CR12
front panel for selection of signal source and wakeup vol-
ume level.
·
Eight Source Selection
Select any of four stereo audio/video signal sources, and
four stereo audio signal sources in each zone using a key-
pad or Remote Control.
·
Local Source Zone Selection
An audio/video or audio signal source component can be
dedicated to operate only in a specific zone.
·
Independent Zone Tone Adjustment
Individual bass and treble controls for each zone allow tone
shaping to optimize audio performance for different speak-
ers and room acoustics.
·
Video Switching
Matched and buffered video switching ensures perfect pic-
ture integrity from the latest high resolution video sources.
·
Font Panel Zone Display
The front panel display shows the status of each zone.
·
Accepts all McIntosh Keypads
Three different McIntosh keypad models can be used with
the CR12.
·
Four Keypads and/or Sensors per Zone
Each remote zone can accommodate up to four keypads or
wall sensors to select and operate all the available signal
source components.
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the CR12 advanced design Audio/
Video Multizone Control System. You only need to push a
button on a remote controller or a keypad to enjoy music
and video programs throughout your home with McIntosh
quality and reliability. The heart of the CR12 consists of
four, independent. remotely controlled stereo preamplifiers.
