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C500

Owner’s Manual

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

Controller/Preamplifier/Tube Preamplifier

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Страница 1: ...C500 Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 Controller Preamplifier Tube Preamplifier ...

Страница 2: ...e 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 receptacles and the point where they exit fr...

Страница 3: ...our McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or 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 607 724 0549 Table of Contents Safety Instructions 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Te...

Страница 4: ...the C500 from other rooms 6 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously connected to different power amplifiers 7 Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and dB is the abbreviation The C500 Preamplifier w...

Страница 5: ... The Balance Control Circuitry allows for precise and re peatable change in channel balance in 1dB steps Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Listen and Record Source Selection with Volume indicated in dB or percentage and Balance Levels in dB Setup Mode Selec tions andAdjustments are also displayed Performance Features Precision Parts All resistors ...

Страница 6: ...al information on page 8 pertaining to installing the C500 System into cabinets Dimensions 17 1 2 44 45cm 4 5 8 11 75cm 6 15 24cm 17 43 18cm 18 3 8 46 67cm 3 16 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 1 3 8 3 49cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 17 1 16 43 34cm 5 8 1 59cm Front View of the C500C Rear View of the C500C Side View of the C500C 5 3 8 13 69cm 13 16 2 06cm 3 7 62cm 12 5 8 32 07cm ...

Страница 7: ...11 75cm 6 15 24cm 17 43 18cm 18 3 8 46 67cm 3 16 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 1 3 8 3 49cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 17 1 16 43 34cm Front View of the C500P Rear View of the C500P Side View of the C500P 5 3 8 13 69cm 13 16 2 06cm 3 7 62cm 12 5 8 32 07cm ...

Страница 8: ... 8 11 75cm 6 15 24cm 17 43 18cm 18 3 8 46 67cm 3 16 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 22cm 1 3 8 3 49cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 17 1 16 43 34cm Front View of the C500T Rear View of the C500T Side View of the C500T 5 3 8 13 69cm 13 16 2 06cm 3 7 62cm 12 5 8 32 07cm ...

Страница 9: ...mensions for cool operation refer to the illustration Allow at least 2 inches 5 08 cm above the top of the C500C C500P and C500T 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54 cm on each side of the Controller Preamplifier so that airflow is not ob structed Allow 24 inches 61 0cm depth behind the front panel1 for Intercon nect Cables Allow 1 inch 2 54 cm in front of the Installation Installation...

Страница 10: ...10 Notes ...

Страница 11: ...reamplifier are located on separate folded sheets contained in the Owner s Manual Packet C500 Controller C500 Preamplifier C500 Tube Preamplifier Refer to folded sheet Mc1A C500 Controller Rear Panel Connections Refer to folded sheet Mc2A C500 Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections Refer to folded sheet Mc2A C500 Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections ...

Страница 12: ...er to reduce the strain on the AC Power Line 4 Connect a Cable from the other C500C POWER CON TROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In of the McIntosh D A Converter 5 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh D A Converter Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh AM FM Tuner 6 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh AM FM Tuner Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio Video...

Страница 13: ...ation by using the SETUP Mode of the C500 The following connection instructions together with the In put and Output Connection Diagrams located on the sepa rate folded sheet Mc1B are an example of a typical audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Ho...

Страница 14: ... level and is used for setup func tions DISPLAY indicates the Listen and Record Sources Listening Volume Level and Setup Functions REC MONITOR Push but ton with ON indicator switches the RECORD Out put signals to the Listen Out put so the Program Signals sent to the Record Outputs are audible SETUP Push button with ON indicator al lows the changing of the default settings for In puts Levels and th...

Страница 15: ... indicates the Preamplifier s Left Channel relative Output Level C500 Preamplifier and C500 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Displays and Jack HEADPHONES jack ac cepts dynamic headphones METER indicates the Preamplifier s Right Channel relative Out put Level METER indicates the Preamplifier s Left Channel relative Output Level ...

Страница 16: ...dio without the need for further adjust ments If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings a Setup Feature is provided to customize the oper ating settings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display on the C500C Controller The setup fuctions available for change and or adjustments are dependent upon connection of the Preamplifier s C500P or C500T connected to the C500C Controller 1 ...

Страница 17: ...ppears Refer to figure 8 3 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control until the Front Panel Al phanumeric Display indicates DISPLAY 5 or the de sired Brightness is achived Refer to figure 9 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Figure 9 Firmware Version The C500 func...

Страница 18: ... Components with Power Control utilize 5 Volts non McIntosh components when connected to the C500C might required a higher voltage to switch them On or Off To change the output voltage to 12 volts follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C500C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the MENU Control until the words TRIGA LVL ...

Страница 19: ...teps 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C500C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the MENU Control until the words TRIAMP OFF appears Refer to figure 18 Figure 18 Figure 19 3 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control until the Front Panel Al phanumeric Display indicates TRIAMP ON Refer to figure 19 Note The Unbalanced SPKR1 and SPKR2 Main Outputs are s...

Страница 20: ...meric Display will indicate the default Title for the Input number selected with a dot appearing to the right of the Title Refer to figure 26a Figure 26a Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26b Figure 27 Figure 23 5 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control to select On or Off for D A INPut 1 6 Rotate the SELECT 1 Control to select the next input D A INPut 2 7 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control to select On or Off for the next...

Страница 21: ...e retained in permanent memory and can be changed only by performing a new Level Trim Procedure The Tuner Input Volume Level can serve as a reference or choose another Input Figure 31 Source that is frequently listened to as the reference The reference Input Source should be set to a Level of 00 1 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control to select the Tuner Input and adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired li...

Страница 22: ...ings to ac tivate only when a given Input s is selected To change ei ther Trigger A or B from the default setting perform the fol lowing steps Note Power Control Cables coming from the components to be controlled need to be connected to the correct Trigger Jack on the Rear Panel of the C500C to function 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C500C is already...

Страница 23: ...h button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 The C500 Preamplifier has a Record Processor Loop for connecting an external sound processor The Record Proces sor may be assigned to be active for only those Inputs de sired To activate the Record Proccessor Loop and assign Inputs perform the following ste...

Страница 24: ... play indicates MC 25 OHM Refer to figure 52 3 Rotate the SELECT 2 Control until the desired resis Figure 52 Figure 53 tance appears in the Display e g MC 200 OHM Refer to figure 53 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Passthru Mode The C500 can be part of a Mu...

Страница 25: ...Processor Present Yes or No Moving Magnet PF Moving Coil OHMS Listen Processor Present Yes or No C500 Preamplifier or C500 Tube Preamplifier Additional Settings Display Brightness 1 7 Meter Illumination ON or OFF Volume Display or dB Trigger A Voltage 5 or 12 Trigger B Voltage 5 or 12 Triamp Outputs On or OFF Accessory Control Trigger A or B Input Number Inputs On or OFF MCD1000 Data Port Number 1...

Страница 26: ...ions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players Selects On Screen Func tions for McIntosh DVD Players and certain CD Players Press TRIM and then the LEVEL Push but tons to select and ad just various functions Selects the FF Fast For ward or REWind Mode on a Disc Player Music Server or Tape Recorder tunes Up or Down the AM FM Dial Selects Functions for McIntosh Home Controller and as a shift...

Страница 27: ...S are not affected by the MUTE function The C500 Front Panel Al phanumeric Display will indicate the word MUTE Press MUTE a second time to unmute audio Mono Press the MODE Push button to switch Mono Mode On or Off for the selected Listen Signal Trim Press the TRIM Push button followed by the LEVEL UpS or DownT Push button to select various sound adjustments and functions Note Refer to How to Opera...

Страница 28: ...the BALANCE control is turned the Volume Display reads the balance change from 1 to 107 in one dB steps Refer to figure 65 After approximately 3 seconds the Volume Display returns to the Volume reading To verify the balance setting without changing it move the control one detent in either direction The display will indicate the se lected balance changes for approximately 3 seconds and then return ...

Страница 29: ...e Input Title on the Left side of the Display with the Volume Level on the right side Refer to figure 68 Setup Mode Pressing the SETUP Push button activates the Setup Mode of the C500 and allows customizing of the various Operat ing Modes Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and indica tion of the Firmware Version The LED above the SETUP Push button will Illuminate Refer to page 16 for additional info...

Страница 30: ...isplay will indicate the words MONO ON for those Inputs where MONO was previously selected Speaker Output 1 and 2 The 2nd Push button and OUTPUT1 SPKR1 or OUT PUT2 SPKR2 Push buttons on the Remote Control allow the sending of the audio signals to separate power amplifi ers connected to the Rear Panel Balanced MAIN SPKR1 and Unbalanced SPKR1 or MAIN SPKR2 and Unbalanced SPKR2 It also activates the ...

Страница 31: ...igure 81a Figure 80b Figure 80a Figure 82a Figure 82b Figure 83a Figure 83b How to use the Passthru Mode When the C500 is connected together with a McIntosh Mul tichannel A V Control Center or Surround Decoder and has the PASSTHRU MODE activated it will automatically turn on when the A V Control Center or Surround Decoder is turned On It will indicate on the Front Panel Alphanu meric Display PASST...

Страница 32: ...em but rather reconnecting a Preamplifier that was previ ously connected to the C500 Controller perform the follow ing 1 Remove the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of the C500 Controller 2 Reconnect the previously connected Preamplifier 3 Reattach the AC Power Cord 4 The C500 System will automatically reset itself and will retain any changes that where previously made in the SETUP Mode If the ch...

Страница 33: ...d over lap one another with a separation of a few thousandths of an inch The leads are made from a fer rous material that is influenced by a magnetic field They are first plated with gold as a base material then with rhodium and finally ruthe nium Ruthenium is the best contact material known Refer to figure 93 The glass assembly is then placed in the center of a multilayer coil of copper wire The ...

Страница 34: ...reedom from Input over load and a background noise level that actu ally goes down as the volume control setting is reduced The actual improvements in this McIntosh design achieve a noise floor of 118 dB refer to figure 99 The special controlling circuitry for this dual volume control design is known as the McIntosh Dynamic Control Multiplexer Fully Balanced Circuitry To compliment the level of per...

Страница 35: ...ges Technical Description con t Logic Controlled Circuitry All Inputs Outputs Data Ports Power Control Outputs and Trigger Outputs are controlled by Logic Circuits in the C500C The microprocessor is the heart of the Logic Cir cuits and is controlled by McIntosh developed software It implements all commands received from the Front Panel Controls or the supplied Remote Controls and indicates them on...

Страница 36: ...and C500 Tube Preamplifier The special R core transformers one for each channel supply the necessary voltage current for the low and high voltage regulated circuitry and are housed in shielded enclosures Refer to figure 104 Most owners desire one power switch for the whole au dio system The C500 Controller is equipped with circuits providing remote Power Control On Off signals to McIn tosh Source ...

Страница 37: ...dB Specifications C500 Preamplifier Specifications C500 Tube Preamplifier Specifications C500 Preamplifier and C500 Tube Preamplifier Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 10Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 05 maximum from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Signal To Noise Ratio High Level 93dB Phono 80dB Maximum Voltage Output 10V RMS Unbalanced Spkr1 and Spkr2 Outputs 20V RMS Balanced Main Spkr1 and Spkr2 Out...

Страница 38: ...eight is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 23 inches 58 42cm including the Front Panel and Interconnect Cables1 C500T Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 23 inches 58 42cm including the Front Panel and Interconnect Cables1 Weight C500C 30 1 pounds 17 7 kg net 46 5 pounds 27 9 kg in shipping carton C500P 25 1 pounds 15 0 kg net 41 5 pounds 24 3 k...

Страница 39: ... of the equipment This will ensure the proper equip ment location on the bottom pad Failure to do this will re sult in shipping damage Use 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 f...

Страница 40: ...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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