Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MCC404/MCC404M 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 MCC404 MCC404M MCC404/MCC404M 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 2000 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 Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2 Thank Y o u .......................................................................... 3 Please T ake a Moment ......................................................
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC404/MCC404M. There is addi- tional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC404/MCC404M 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 MCC404/ MCC404M and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier V entilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC404/ MCC404M.
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 Cooling Fan Air Intake Controls the Power Gua.
8 How to Connect for Four Channels Right Front Loudspeaker Left Front Loudspeaker Left Rear Loudspeaker Right Rear Loudspeaker How to Connect for Four Channels Right Rear Output Left Rear Output Left Front Output Right Front Output Subwoofer Loudspeaker Optional Subwoofer Amplifier V ehicle Battery + - Fuse 1.
9 How to Connect for Three Channels How to Connect for Three Channels Midrange Loudspeaker W oofer Loudspeaker T weeter Loudspeaker McIntosh Electronic Crossover Left Output V ehicle Battery + - Fuse 1.Connect the AMP ON wire from the Control Center Amp ON to the MCC404/MCC404M ON connector on the side of the amplifier .
10 How to Connect for T wo Channels How to Connect for T wo Channels 1. Connect the cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC404/MCC404M ON Connector on the right side of the amplifier . Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier befor e connecting the DC power cables to the battery .
11 How to Connect with Subwoofer Channel How to Connect with Subwoofer Channel SubW oofer Loudspeaker Right Loudspeaker Left Loudspeaker Left Output Right Output V ehicle Battery + - Fuse 1. Connect the cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC404/MCC404M ON Connector on the right side of the amplifier .
12 T op Panel Controls, Display and Switches METER indicates Channels 1 and 2 Power Output POWER GUARD LED lights when the Power Guard Circuit acti- vates for Am- plifier Channels 1 or 2 METER indicat.
13 The McIntosh MCC404/MCC404M is a highly versatile amplifier that can be configured in many ways. This manual gives examples of some of the most common con- figurations. The best way to set equalization and filter con- trols 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 4 Channel Operating Mode, all channels operate as independent 100 watt amplifiers. A typical four channel application is to drive a pair 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 fre- quency range 400 watt amplifiers.
16 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC404/MCC404M 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 Fuse(s) may have failed.
17 MCC404/MCC404M Block Diagram MCC404/MCC404M Block Diagram.
18 Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel 100 watts into 4 ohm loads and 200 watts into 2 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave continuous average power out- put per channel all four channels operating. Power Output Bridged 400 watts into 4 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave con- tinuous average power output.
19 Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 033775 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. 040709 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903.
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