Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCC204 McIntosh
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 Owner s Manual MCC204 MCC204 Power Amplifier.
2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERA TING THIS EQUIPMENT . General: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. W arning: T o reduce risk of fir e or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
3 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2001 ã by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. The serial number , purchase date and McIntosh dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service.
4 Performance Features Introduction · Power Output The MCC204 consists of four separate power amplifier channels, each capable of 50 watts into 4 ohm speakers with less than 0.005% distortion. · Four Bridgeable Channels The MCC204 includes four 50 watt amplifier channels.
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC204. There is additional infor - mation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC204 into your vehicle.
6 Inst allation Inst allation It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all aspects of installation and operation install the MCC204 and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier V entilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC204.
7 Side Panel Cooling and Connections Connect to the positve (+) vehicle battery terminal with an inline fuse INPUT s for audio cables from a signal source Controls the Power Guard Circuit when connect.
8 How to Connect for Four Channels How to Connect for Four Channels 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC204 ON Connector on the right side of the ampli- fier . Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to the battery .
9 How to Connect for Three Channels How to Connect for Three Channels 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC204 ON connector on the right side of the ampli- fier . Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier befor e connecting the DC power cables to the battery .
10 How to Connect for T wo Channels How to Connect for T wo Channels 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC204 ON Connector on the right side of the amplifier . Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to the battery .
11 How to Connect with Subwoofer Channel How to Connect with Subwoofer Channel 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC204 ON Connector on the right side of the amplifier . Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to the battery .
12 T op Panel Controls, Display and Switches POWER GUARD LED lights when the Power Guard Circuit acti- vates for Am- plifier Channels 1 or 2 CH 1-2 MODE Switch selects STEREO or BRIDGE mode of operati.
13 The McIntosh MCC204 is a highly versatile amplifier that can be configured in many ways. This manual gives ex- amples of some of the most common configurations. The best way to set equalization and filter controls is through the use of a real-time spectrum analyzer and the expertise of a professional installer.
14 How to Operate in Four or Three Channel Mode How to Operate Four Channel Mode How to Operate Three Channel Mode In the Four Channel Mode, all channels operate as inde- pendent 50 watt amplifiers. A typical four channel applica- tion is to drive a pair of full range loudspeakers in the front section of a vehicle and a second pair in the rear .
15 How to Operate in T wo Channel or Subwoofer Mode How to Operate in T wo Channel Mode How to Operate in Subwoofer Mode In the T wo Channel Mode, Channels 1 and 2, and Channels 3 and 4 operate in bridged configuration as a pair of full frequency range 200 watt amplifiers.
16 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC204 produces no sound, there is no Illumination of the Nomenclature on the T op Glass Panel, and the power connections seem secure, one or more of the Amplifier s Fuse(s) may have failed.
17 Block Diagram MCC204 Block Diagram.
18 Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 50 watts into 4 ohm loads and 100 watts into 2 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave continuous average power out- put per channel all four channels operating. Power Output Bridged 200 watts into 4 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave con- tinuous average power output.
19 Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034162 Shipping carton only 2 034132 End cap (Foam pad) Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below , failure to do so will result in shipping damage.
McIntosh Part No. 040765 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903.
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