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Table of Contents
Thank You.......................................................................... 2
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 2
Technical Support .............................................................. 2
Customer Service............................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
Installation ......................................................................... 5
Rear Panel Connections and Switch .................................. 6
How to Connect the C42 ................................................... 7
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons,
and Switch ......................................................................... 8
How to Trim Input Volume Levels .................................... 9
How to Operate the C42 .................................................. 10
Remote Control Push-Buttons ......................................... 11
How to Operate by Remote Control ................................ 12
Specifications and Performance Chart ............................ 14
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 15
NOTES:
1. The following Connecting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the C42 Audio
Control Center.
3. There is a built-in turn on delay which will mute the outputs
for approximately two seconds when turned on.
4. dB is an abbreviation of the word decibel, which is a unit
measure of sound intensity.
5. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed.
For example, you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced
Inputs and feed signals out from the Balanced Outputs. You
can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs
simultaneously, connected to different power amplifiers.
6. Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input/Output
connectors on the C42: PIN 1: Shield or ground.
PIN 2: + input.
PIN 3: - input.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment,
Customer Service and Table of Contents
Thank You
Technical Assistance
Customer Service
Copyright 1998
by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:
Your decision to own this McIntosh C42 Audio Control
Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu-
sic listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh
dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive
many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may
be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish addi-
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-
ceive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Sales Corporation
661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Phone: 888-979-3737
Fax: 310-217-9288
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Repair department.
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the McIntosh Repair Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
