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Balanced Inputs and Outputs

One pair of Balanced high level Inputs and a six channel
Balanced Output are provided.

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Precision Tracking Variable Rate Volume Control

Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac-
curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB
steps. The Variable Rate Volume Control Circuitry provides
an ideal rate of change with control rotation.

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Tone Control with Assignable Bypass

The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be re-
moved from the Signal Path of any selected input.

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Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display

The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source
Selection and Volume Levels. The Setup Mode Selections
and Adjustments are also displayed. The display intensity is
fully adjustable.

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Electromagnetic Input Switching with Level Trim
Adjustment and Title Reassignment

Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable,
noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the
C45 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt
changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. Any
of the eight Inputs can have their Input Title reassigned to
match the sources in the system.

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Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment

A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of
McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Ac-
cessories is included. Two of the Power Control Outputs
may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.

Introduction

Performance Features

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Multichannel Inputs

There are two six channel Inputs that are assignable for
sources such as DVD-Audio Player, Super Audio CD
Player and Satellite Receivers.

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Precision Parts

Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used
throughout.

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Low Distortion

Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.

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Moving Magnet Phono Input

There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet
Cartridges.

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Remote Control

The C45 includes a Remote Control that allows remote op-
eration of the Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons.

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Optional External Keypad Sensor Input

There are provisions for connecting External Keypad and/or
Sensors, which allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh Sys-
tem from other room(s) in your home.

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Subwoofer Output

The C45 Audio Control Center provides a subwoofer output
from the two channel and six channel inputs.

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Special Power Supply

Fully regulated Power Supply with shielded power trans-
former ensures stable noise free operation even if the power
line should vary.

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Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the
combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers
and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even
Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long life
LEDs.

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Glass Front Panel

The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en-
sures the pristine beauty of the C45 will be retained for
many years.

Introduction and Performance Features

The new McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center offers a
highly refined combination of useful operating features with
totally transparent electronic performance. At any time ex-
pand the enjoyment and functionality of the Audio Control
Center with the addition of the optional TM1 AM/FM
Tuner Module installed inside the C45. Combine a C45 with
a McIntosh Power Amplifier and you will enjoy a system of
unparalleled performance.

Содержание C45

Страница 1: ...C45 Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NewYork 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 Audio Control Center ...

Страница 2: ... A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience rece...

Страница 3: ...r your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive tech nical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 Fax 607 723 3636 Table of Contents Safety Instructions 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 TechnicalAssistance and Customer Service 3 Table of Contents 3 Important Information 4...

Страница 4: ...ircuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system s normal operations 3 The optional McIntosh TM1 AM FM Tuner Module can be added to the C45 Audio Control Center The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time usually while you wait Refer to page 27 for ad...

Страница 5: ...ources such as DVD Audio Player Super Audio CD Player and Satellite Receivers Precision Parts Only the finest precision 1 tolerance resistors are used throughout Low Distortion Distortion levels of all types are less than 0 002 Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy Moving Magnet Phono Input There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges Remote Control The C4...

Страница 6: ...on on the next page pertaining to installing the C45 into cabinets Dimensions 17 1 2 44 45cm 4 5 8 11 75cm 6 15 24cm 14 1 2 36 83cm 15 7 8 40 32cm 3 16 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 11 1 2 29 21cm 1 2 54cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 17 43 18cm 5 8 1 59cm Front View of the C45 Rear View of the C45 Side View of the C45 5 3 8 13 69cm 13 16 2 06cm ...

Страница 7: ...nning ventilation fan can be a defi nite asset in maintaining all the system com ponents at the coolest possible operating tem perature A custom cabinet installa tion should pro vide the follow ing minimum spacing dimen sions for cool Installation 4 7 8 12 38cm 17 1 16 43 34cm Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting C45 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout 11 1 2 29 21cm 14 35 56cm 15 1 16 38 26cm 1 2 54c...

Страница 8: ...ected VCR and TAPE Record Outputs contain the sig nals for making a recording VCR TAPE SAT DVD CD2 CD TUNER unbalanced INPUTS accept high level program source signals PH AUX accepts high level program source signals or signals from a Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge The SETUP feature deter mines whether the Input Jacks are set for AUX or PHONO Ground connection for turntables Balanced Main OUTPUTS co...

Страница 9: ...the C45 Setup needs to be changed to match the new Power Control Connection 1 Connect a Control Cable from the C45 POWER CON TROL MAIN A Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh CD Player 2 Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh DVD Audio Player 3 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh DVD Audio Play...

Страница 10: ...rol Cable from the C45 TUNER DATA PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh Tuner McIntosh DVD Audio Player McIntosh CD Player 3 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the C45 TAPE DATA PORT Jack to the Number 1 DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh Remote Control Translator Re peater Connect the Emitter Eye plug end to the McIn tosh Remote Control Translator Repeater EMITTER Jack and attach the Emitt...

Страница 11: ... C45 R and L BAL ANCED INPUTS McIntosh DVD Audio Player McIntosh PowerAmplifier McIntosh CD Player How to Connect for Two Channel Operation How to Connect for Two Channel Operation Tape Deck Turntable Note The unbalanced Audio Outputs and CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced Connections 3 Connect Audio Cables from a McIntosh DVD Audio Player 2CH Outputs to the C45 DVD INPUTS 4 Connect an...

Страница 12: ...Channel OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Number Two Balanced INPUTS Note The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections 4 Connect an Audio Cable from the McIntosh C45 SUB OUTPUT to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Left In put 5 Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh CD Player Balanced Audio Outputs to the C45 R and L BAL ANCE...

Страница 13: ...13 How to Connect for Six Channel Operation in out McIntosh DVD Audio Player McIntosh CD Player Tape Deck Turntable McIntosh Powered Subwoofer ...

Страница 14: ... in the OUTPUTS and HEADPHONES are muted Press and hold in for two seconds to allow for just Headphone Lis tening Switches the C45 On or Off Standby The LED Indicator il luminates when there is incoming AC Power IR Sensor for Remote Con trol Operation Low imped ance dynamic headphones for 2 channel lis tening When this Push button with indicator is activated the au dio signal totally bypasses the ...

Страница 15: ...r Module is installed into the C45 there will be 2 additional adjustments relating to the TM1 4 To exit from a specific Setup Mode press the SETUP Push button a second time The LED above the SETUP Push button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 2 The following listings indicate the default settings without the optional TM1 AM FM Tuner ...

Страница 16: ...le is installed Refer to figure 3 on page 15 Note When the C45 is in the Setup Mode the COUNTRY CODE setting will only appear if the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed 1 Press the SETUP Push button to access the Setup Mode 2 Press the MENU Push button until the Front Panel Al phanumeric Display indicates COUNTRY CODE Re fer to figure 7 3 Press the TRIM LEVEL UPS or DOWNT Push but ton to change...

Страница 17: ...re 13 Figure 12 Figure 14 3 Press the TRIM LEVEL UPS or DownT T T T T Push button until the Front PanelAlphanumeric Display indicates INPUT 1 AUX Refer to figure 13 Note The before AUX indicates the default Title 4 Rotate the INPUT Control clockwise until the display indicates INPUT 1 PH Refer to figure 14 5 Press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Mode Level Adjustment Various Source Compone...

Страница 18: ...Channel Input is assigned to a given Input the Audio Signal present at that given 2 Channel Input Jacks is available at the Tape and VCR Output Jacks for recording 1 Press the SETUP Push button to access the Setup Mode 2 Press the TONE BYPASS Menu Push button until 6 CHAN 1 OFF appears on the Front Panel Alphanu meric Display Refer to figure 18 3 Rotate the INPUT Control clockwise until the displa...

Страница 19: ...r default settings allowing for various functions such as activating only when a given Input is se lected In the following example the Power Control MAIN A Jack will be reassigned to function as TRIGGER A for the DVD Input 1 Press the SETUP Push button to access the Setup Mode 2 Press the TONE BYPASS Menu Push button until TRIG TUN appears on the Front Panel Alpha numeric Display Refer to figure 2...

Страница 20: ...e same time Note If the ALT Remote Control Code is selected the C45 will not respond using the supplied McIntosh Remote Control See your McIntosh Dealer for additional information 1 Press the SETUP Push button to access the Setup Mode 2 Press the TONE BYPASS Menu Push button until REMOTE NORM appears on the Front Panel Alpha numeric Display Refer to figure 29 3 Press the TRIM LEVEL UPS or DownT T ...

Страница 21: ...he C45 Volume Control Adjust the Front Panel VOLUME Control or the UpS DownT Push buttons on the Remote Control for the de sired listening level Mute Press the MUTE Push button on the C45 Front Panel or on the Remote Control to Mute the Audio at the OUTPUTS Connectors and HEADPHONES Output Jack The Front PanelAlphanumeric Display will indicate the Input Source Name followed by the word MUTE in pla...

Страница 22: ...e optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed into the C45 the 6CH MODE ENTER Push button is also used to enter AM FM Radio Station s into Preset Memory Refer to page 31 for additional information Trim and Trim Level When the C45 is in the 2 Channel Mode and the 2CH SUB Mode is set to ON in the Setup Mode the TRIM and TRIM LEVEL Push buttons provide the means for adjusting the Subwoofer Volume Level se...

Страница 23: ...he event that the controls of the C45 stop functioning push the POWER switch OFF and wait about two minutes Then push the POWER switch ON followed by pushing the STANDBY ON Push button This will reset the C45 micro processors and the Audio Control Center will be returned to normal operation Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 41 Note The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power...

Страница 24: ...ed above are for use with other McIntosh Products Press MODE to switch between Stereo or Mono Modes Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh CD Play ers Selects On Screen Func tions for McIntosh DVD Players and certain CD Players Press TRIM to turn the Loudness Control On or Off Selects the FF Fast For ward or REWind Mode on Disc Player Music Server or Tape Recor...

Страница 25: ...a Numbered Push button be pressed immediately after the Disc or Track Push button is depressed TunerPush buttons Press the AM or FM Push button to select the desired broadcast band Press and release the Channel UpS or DownT Push button to move from station to station Press and hold a Channel UpS or DownT Push button to move continuously from station to station Press 10 Push button to start the aut...

Страница 26: ...Balanced Maximum Input Signal Phono 50mV High Level 5V Unbalanced 10V Balanced Voltage Gain Phono to Tape VCR Out 40dB Phono to Output Main 55dB High Level to Tape VCR Out 0dB High Level to Output Main 15dB Tone Controls Bass Control 12dB at 30Hz Treble Control 12dB at 10 000Hz Specifications Specifications PowerRequirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz 35 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz 35 watts 120 Volts 50 60Hz 3...

Страница 27: ...turned Off Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The C45 Multi function Front Panel Display indicates sta tion frequency station preset number signal strength stereo and broadcast band The optional McIntosh TM1 AM FM Tuner Module can be added to the C45 Audio Control Center for Radio Broadcast Reception The TM1 delivers the same exceptional perfor mance as the stand alone McIntosh MR85 Tuner The TM1 is...

Страница 28: ...e AM ANT An tenna connector allows a McIntosh Remote Antenna to be connected RAA1 Remote Antenna can be adjusted to a position for optimum reception of your fa vorite AM stations Connects with supplied cable to the C45 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections ...

Страница 29: ... panel of the C45 Note If a longer length cable needs to be used between the C45 and the RAA1 use a 2 conductor shielded cable Refer to page 4 for additional connection information 2 Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM antenna or cable system to the C45 75 ohm FM ANT connector How to Connect Antenna Components How to Connect Antenna Components ...

Страница 30: ...anel TUNE TRIM LEVEL UpS S S S S or DownT T T T T Push button may also be used however the tunning mode in setup needs to be changed to the SEEK Mode from the default setting of Manual TUNE Refer to page 16 for additional information 4 For Automatic Preset Review press and release the RE VIEW Push button on the Remote Control The C45 will stop on the next assigned Preset Station for approximatley ...

Страница 31: ...to figures 42 and 44 Note A chart on page 32 has been provided to record the stations entered into Preset Memory 5 Assign additional station Presets by performing steps 1 through 5 until a total of 9 AM and 9 FM Station Pre sets have been assigned Each time you assign an addi tional Preset Number the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the number of the next available Preset Note If all...

Страница 32: ...our dealer perform the two adjustment operations listed below An additional long wire AM antenna or external ground can be connected to the GND and ANT terminals if desired 1 Tune to a weak AM station near 600kHz on the AM band Using an appropriate NON METALLIC tool adjust the 600kHz Transformer L1 for maximum signal strength Refer to figure 47 2 Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM ba...

Страница 33: ...33 Notes ...

Страница 34: ...t 10 000Hz Intermodulation Distortion Mono 0 25 Stereo 0 45 Capture Ratio 1 2dB Alternate Channel Selectivity 75dB Spurious Response 100dB Image Response 75dB RF Intermodulation 65dB Stereo Separation 45dB at 100Hz 45dB at 1 000Hz 35dB at 10 000Hz SCA Rejection 65dB TM1 FM and AM Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Sensitivity 20uV External Antenna Input Signal To Noise Ratio 48dB at 30 modulat...

Страница 35: ...the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping car ton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora tory Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 033838 Shipping carton only 4 033837 End cap 1 033836 Inside carton only 1 0...

Страница 36: ...cIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A ...

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