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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 MCC301M MCC301M 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 fir e or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is capable of pr oducing high[...]
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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 . 3. It is advisable to place an inline fuse as clos[...]
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4 Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan- dards of excellence in the MCC301M Power Amplifier . A 300 watt high current output will drive any high quality loudspeaker to its ultimate performance. The MCC301M reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accu- rate. The McIntosh Sound is Th[...]
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5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC301M. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC301M into your vehicle. Dimensions[...]
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6 Inst allation Inst allation It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all aspects of installation and operation install the MCC301M and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier V entilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC301M. The amplifier requires an adequate airflow into the cooling fans, which are located[...]
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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 connected to certain McIntosh Control Centers Cooling Fan Air Intake OUTPUT Connections for loudspeakers SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS supply a summed output Receives th[...]
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8 How to Connect for Subwoofer There are many different possible V ehicle Audio System combinations utilizing the MCC301M Power Amplifier . It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all aspects of V ehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec- tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of the many possible combinations[...]
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9 T weeter (+) (-) There are many different possible V ehicle Audio System combinations utilizing the MCC301M Power Amplifier . It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all aspects of V ehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec- tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of the many possible combinations. Note: In a[...]
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10 T op Panel Controls, Display and Switches POWER GUARD LED lights when the Power Guard Circuit activates LOW P ASS FIL TER FREQUENCY Control selects the Low Frequency Roll-Of f SENSITIVITY Input Sensitivity Control SOURCE Switch selects either Input 1, or 1 - 2 SUBwoofer (Sum of Inputs 1and 2) EQUALIZER Controls select the FREQUENCY and the LEVEL[...]
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11 How to Operate Introduction The McIntosh MCC301M is a highly versatile amplifier that can be configured in many ways. This manual gives examples of some of the most common configuration. 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. This man[...]
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12 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC301M produces no sound, there is no Illumination of the Meter on the T op Glass Panel, and the power connections seem secure, one or more of the Amplifier s Fuse(s) may have failed. Under normal operating conditions your amplifier s fuses should not fail. Failure of a fuse is us[...]
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13 Block Diagram MCC301M Block Diagram[...]
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14 Specifications Specifications Power Output 300 watts into 4 ohm loads and 600 watts into 2 ohm loads is the minimum sine wave continuous average power out- put 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 is: 0.005% for a 2 or 4 ohm lo[...]
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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. Make sure that the T op Glass Panel is firml[...]
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McIntosh Part No. 040764 McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903[...]