Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MC-126 McIntosh
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McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers S treet Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F A X: 6 07 -7 24- 05 49 Owner s Manual MC126 MC126 Power Amplifier.
2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . W ARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
3 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.
4 Performance Features Introduction and Performance Features Introduction · Power Output The MC126 consists of six separate power amplifier chan- nels, each capable of 120 watts into 4 ohm speakers with less than 0.005% distortion. It may also be used as a Three Channel Amplifier with each channel capable of 275 watts into 8 ohm speakers.
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC126. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC126 into cabinets.
6 Inst allation The MC126 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MC126 when it is custom installed as outlined below .
7 Rear Panel Connections and Switch Connect the MC126 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to deter - mine the correct volt- age MUL TI-CHANNEL INPUT accepts a 25 con.
8 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC126 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective T erminal Connection Covers have been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock.
9 To A C Outlet How to Connect the MC126 for Six Channels Right Front Loudspeaker Left Front Loudspeaker Center Front Loudspeaker Right Surround Loudspeaker Left Surround Loudspeaker Back Surround Lou.
10 How to Connect the MC126 for Three Channels Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC126 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective T erminal Connection Covers have been installed.
11 How to Connect the MC126 for Three Channels To A C Outlet Right Front Loudspeaker (8 ohm) Center Front Loudspeaker (8 ohm) Left Front Loudspeaker (8 ohm) McIntosh A/V Control Center.
12 Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LEDs light when the LEFT SURRound, BACK SURRound or RIGHT SURRound Amplifier Channel POWER GUARD Circuit activates POWER Switch T urns AC power On/Off .
13 How to Operate the MC126 How to Operate the MC126 Power On T o have the MC126 turn On or Of f when a multichannel system turns On or Off, the Front Panel Power Switch must be left in the ON position and the Rear Panel Power Control Switch must be in the REMOTE Position.
14 Specifications Specifications Power Output S tereo Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is: 120 watts into a 4 ohm load 80 watts into a 8 ohm load P.
15 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below . It is very important that the three plastic feet are at- tached to the bottom of the equipment.
McIntosh Part No. 040650 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903.
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