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Performance Features
Safety Instructions cont,
Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
·
Power Output
The MC162 consists of two separate power amplifier chan-
nels, each capable of 160 watts into 4ohm speakers with
less than 0.005% distortion. The two channels can be com-
bined into a single channel with 500 watts at 4 ohms or 320
watts at 8 ohms.
·
High Current Output
A peak output current of 25 amperes per channel ensures
that the MC162 will successfully drive high quality loud-
speakers such as McIntosh for a truly exciting sound expe-
rience.
·
Power Guard
Both channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being overdriven
into clipping with its harsh distorted sound that can also
damage your valuable loudspeakers.
·
Sentry Monitor
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection
circuits are present on both channels to ensure the MC162
will have a long and trouble free operating life.
·
Thermal Protection
Built-in thermal protection circuits guard against overheat-
ing which could shorten the normal long life expectancy of
your McIntosh power amplifier.
·
Illuminated Power Meters
The illuminated power output watt meters on the MC162
are peak responding, and indicate the power output of the
amplifier. The Peak Hold Mode allows the meters to tem-
porarily stay at the highest power output and then slowly
decay.
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MC162 power amplifier. Two
160 watt high current output channels will drive any high
quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance.
The MC162 reproduction is sonically transparent and abso-
lutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is The Sound of the
Music Itself.
17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or inte-
gral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
Care of Equipment:
18. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Un-
plug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the
panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
19. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed and/or
fall into the equipment through enclosure openings.
Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclo-
sure openings.
20. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when
left unused for a long period of time.
Repair of Equipment:
21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The equipment does not operate normally by follow-
ing the operating instructions contained within this
owners manual. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions, as an im-
proper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its nor-
mal operation.
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
22. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.
23. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
24. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating con-
dition.
