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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

General:

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,

do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.

This unit is capable of producing high sound pres-

sure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pres-

sure levels can cause permanent hearing impair-

ment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protec-

tion is recommended when playing at high volumes.

6. Caution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this

(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle

or other outlet unless the blades can be fully in-

serted to prevent blade exposure.

 Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas

utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,

une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant,

sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en

laisser aucune partie a decouvert.

7. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

Installation:

9. The equipment shall be installed near the AC Socket

Outlet and the disconnect device shall be easily acces-

sible.

10. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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 this equipment to dripping

or splashing and ensure that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, are

placed on the equipment.

14. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equip-

ment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from

tip-over.

Connection:

15. Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power

source as marked on the unit.

16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the equipment.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead,

within an equilateral triangle, 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 constitute a risk

of electric shock to persons.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user serviceable parts inside.

The exclamation point within an equi-

lateral triangle is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servic-

ing) instructions in the literature ac-

companying the appliance.

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...

Page 13: ...lel Jumper Cables 0RQR 3DUDOOHO RRNXS RQQHFWLRQV 6SHDNHU PSHGDQFH 6SHDNHU 1HJDWLYH RQQHFWLRQ 6SHDNHU 3RVLWLYH RQQHFWLRQ RKP HIW DQG 5LJKW RP RQQHFWLRQ HIW DQG 5LJKW 2XWSXW RKP RQQHFWLRQ RKP HIW DQG 5L...

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...

Page 15: ...o Connect for Mono Bridge 0RQR ULGJH RRNXS RQQHFWLRQV 6SHDNHU PSHGDQFH 6SHDNHU 1HJDWLYH RQQHFWLRQ 6SHDNHU 3RVLWLYH RQQHFWLRQ RKP HIW 2XWSXW RKP RQQHFWLRQ 5LJKW 2XWSXW RKP RQQHFWLRQ RKP HIW 2XWSXW RKP...

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...

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