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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 MC206 MC206 Six Channel Power Amplifier[...]
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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. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage withi[...]
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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. 18. Do not overload wall outlets, exte[...]
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4 Performance Features Introduction and Performance Features Introduction · Power Output The MC206 consists of six Power Amplifier Channels, each capable of 200 watts into 4 ohm or 120 watts into 8 ohm loudspeakers with less than 0.005% distortion. · High Current Output A peak output current of 25 amperes per channel ensures that the MC206 will s[...]
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5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC206. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC206 into cabinets. Dimensions[...]
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6 Inst allation The MC206 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 MC206 when it is custom installed as outlined below . The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retaine[...]
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7 Rear Panel Connections and Switch Connect the MC206 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel to determine the correct voltage MUL TI-CHANNEL INPUT accepts a 25 conductor DB25 computer type cable that con- nects all audio and power con- trol signals POWER CONTROL IN receives turn On/Off signals from a McIntosh compo[...]
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8 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC206 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. 1. Connect a power control cable from the McIntosh A /V Con[...]
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9 To A C Outlet How to Connect the MC206 for Six Channels Right Front Loudspeaker Left Front Loudspeaker Center Front Loudspeaker Right Surround Loudspeaker Left Surround Loudspeaker Back Surround Loudspeaker McIntosh A/V Control Center McIntosh Surround Expander[...]
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10 Front Panel Displays and Controls Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote T urn-On Mode POWER GUARD LEDs light when the LEFT FRONT , o r LEF T SURRound Amplifier Channel POWER GUARD Circuit activates METER LEDs indicate the Power Output Meter is display- ing the LEFT FRONT and/or LEFT SURRound Channels METER Switch selects[...]
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11 How to Operate and Read the Power Output Meters How to Operate Power On T o have the MC206 turn On or Of f when a A /V Control Center turns On or Off, rotate the POWER Switch to the REMOTE Position. For manual operation, rotate the POWER Switch to the ON or OFF Position as de- sired. Refer to figure 9. Note: There must be a power control connect[...]
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12 CAUTION: When the MC206 amplifier is used in specific Countries (Austria, Belgium, Germany , Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Gr eece, Ir eland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden), only loudspeakers of 8 ohms impedance or higher should be connected.[...]
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13 Notes[...]
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14 Specifications Specifications Power Output Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is: 200 watts into a 4 ohm load 120 watts into a 8 ohm load Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz T otal Harmonic Distortion Maximum T otal Harmonic Distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power output i[...]
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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. Three #10 x 2-1/2 inch screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to th[...]