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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549

Owners

Manual

MC2102

MC2102 Power Amplifier

Summary of Contents for MC2102

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 Owner s Manual MC2102 MC2102 Power Amplifier...

Page 2: ...ions 11 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 12 Do not use this equipment near water 13 Do not expose...

Page 3: ...utions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 26 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod uct ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the produc...

Page 4: ...size be used so that there will be minimum power loss The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG American Wire Gauge The smaller the Gauge number the larger the wire size Connection Terminals will...

Page 5: ...for mation on page 8 pertaining to installing the MC2102 into cabinets MC2102 Dimensions 17 3 4 45 09cm 8 7 8 22 54cm Front View of the MC2102 Rear View of the MC2102 Side View of the MC2102 10 1 8 25...

Page 6: ...longer dimension Refer to figure 2 4 Remove the first layer of foam to expose the Tubes Refer to figure 3 5 Carefully remove the Tubes from the remaining pieces of foam and temporarily place them in...

Page 7: ...s Caution To prevent electrical shock make sure that the MC2102 Tube Cover is installed before connecting the AC Power Cord Before operating the MC2102 locate the previously re moved Tube Cover and pe...

Page 8: ...binet a quiet running ven tilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet instal lation should provide the following minimum spacing dim...

Page 9: ...rol center audio outputs POWER CONTROL IN receives turn On Off signals from a McIntosh component and the POWER CONTROL OUT sends that turn On Off signal to the next McIntosh component MODE switch sele...

Page 10: ...hten the top portion of the terminal post to secure the banana plug in place Note The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United States and Canada only 4 Locate the Terminal Connec tion Cover and pa...

Page 11: ...11 How to Connect for Stereo To AC Outlet McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier Right Loudspeaker 4 ohm Left Loudspeaker 4 ohm...

Page 12: ...e in the United States and Canada only 4 Connect the prepared four inch 10 16 cm Jumper Cable be tween the two COM Output ter minals and the ten inch 25 4 cm Jumper Cable between the appro priate Impe...

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Page 14: ...rminal post to secure the ba nana plug in place Note The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United States and Canada only 4 Locate the Terminal Connection Cover and pass the Loudspeaker Hookup Cabl...

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Page 16: ...Output of the amplifier METER Switch selects the display modes of the Power Output Meters POWER Switch Turns AC Power Off Remote or On Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote T...

Page 17: ...It is elec tronically held to this power level until a higher power peak passes through the amplifier The meter pointer will then rise to the newer higher indication If no further power peaks are rea...

Page 18: ...o Noise Ratio 100dB Intermodulation Distortion Maximum Intermodulation Distortion if instanta neous peak output does not exceed twice the rated output for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 2...

Page 19: ...Skid This will ensure the proper equipment location in the Inner Carton Failure to do this will result in shipping dam age Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in...

Page 20: ...McIntosh Part No 040742 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903...