Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCC302 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 MCC302 MCC302 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 1. An optional McIntosh External Subwoofer Rotar y Control, Model Number R1163, is available from your McIntosh Dealer . 2. Do not connect the Amplifier s Speaker Negative T erminal Connection dir ectly to the V ehicle Chassis. Failure to observe this could result in damage to your Amplifier .
4 Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan- dards of excellence in the MCC302 Power Amplifier . T wo 150 watt high current output channels will drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance.
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC302. There is additional infor - mation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC302 into your vehicle. Dimensions 13- 21/32 " 34.69cm T op V iew of the MCC302 Side View of the MCC302 2- 11/16 " 6.
6 Inst allation Inst allation It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all aspects of installation and operation install the MCC302 and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier V entilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC302.
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 T wo Channels How to Connect for T wo Channels 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC302 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 .
9 How to Connect for Bridged Subwoofer Mode There are many different possible V ehicle Audio System combinations utilizing the MCC302 Power Amplifier . It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all as- pects of V ehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selection and installation.
10 T op Panel Controls, Display and Switches POWER GUARD LED lights when the Power Guard Circuit activates for Ampli- fier Channels 1 or 2 CROSSOVER Filter Switch and Control select the low roll-off f.
11 How to Operate Introduction The McIntosh MCC302 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.
12 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC302 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.
13 Block Diagram MCC302 Block Diagram.
14 Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 150 watts into 4 ohm loads and 300 watts into 2 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave continuous average power out- put per channel, with both channels operating. Power Output Bridged 600 watts into 4 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave con- tinuous average power output.
15 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. 040757 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903.
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