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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 MC2102 MC2102 Power Amplifier[...]
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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 fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is capable of producing high s[...]
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3 17. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. 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 [...]
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4 Performance Features Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan- dards of excellence in the MC2102 Power Amplifier . T w o 100 watt high current output channels will drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate performance. The MC2102 reproduction is sonically transparen[...]
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5 MC2102 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC2102. There is additional infor- mation on page 8 pertaining to installing the MC2102 into cabinets. MC2102 Dimensions[...]
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6 Installation of T ubes and T ube Cover Caution: T o prevent electrical shock make sure that the AC POWER CORD IS NOT CONNECTED T O THE MC2102 when inserting or removing T ubes, as there are hazardous voltages present at the pins of the T ube sockets. Y our MC2102 has gone through an extensive series of per- formance tests during the manufacturing[...]
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7 Inst allation of T ubes, T ube Cover , Location and V entilation There are two different types of Small Signal T ubes (12AX7A and 12A T7) used in each channel. T ube type can be found on the outside of the T ube. The MC2102 will not function if they are inserted into the wrong socket. Small Signal T ubes: 1. Locate a 12AX7A T ube. 2. On the top l[...]
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8 The MC2102 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 MC2102 when it is custom installed as outlined below . The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possib[...]
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9 UNBALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs MC2102 T op Rear Panel Connections and Switchs Connect the MC2102 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to deter - mine the correct volt- age BALANCED INPUTS for audio cables from a preamplifier or control center audio outputs P[...]
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10 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective T erminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control cable[...]
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11 How to Connect for Stereo To A C Outlet McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier Right Loudspeaker 4 ohm Left Loudspeaker 4 ohm[...]
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12 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective T erminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control cable[...]
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13 To A C Outlet McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier 4 ohm Loudspeaker How to Connect for Mono Parallel Jumper Cables[...]
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14 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective T erminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. For Remote Power Control, connect a power control cable[...]
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15 To A C Outlet McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier 4 ohm Loudspeaker How to Connect for Mono Bridge[...]
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16 Front Panel Displays and Controls METER indicates the Left Channel Power Output of the amplifier METER Switch selects the display modes of the Power Output Meters POWER Switch T urns AC Power Off, Remote or On Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote T urn-On Mode METER indicates the Right Channel Power Output of the amplif[...]
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17 How to Operate the MC2102 How to Operate the MC2102 Power On T o have the MC2102 automatically turn On or Of f when a McIntosh Control Center turns On or Off, rotate the power switch to the REMOTE Position. For manual op- eration, rotate the power switch to the ON or OFF Position as desired. Refer to figure 15. Note: There must be a power contro[...]
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18 Specifications Specifications Power Output S tereo Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is: 100 watts into 2 ohm load 100 watts into 4 ohm load 100 watts into 8 ohm load Power Output Mono Parallel Minimum sine wave continuous average power output is: 200 watts into 1 ohm, 2 ohm or 4 ohm load Power[...]
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19 Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as de- scribed and shown below . The MC2102 V acuum T ubes must be removed from the Amplifier T ube Sockets and placed into the inside open- ings of the four layer foam packing material. The foam with [...]
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McIntosh Part No. 040742 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903[...]