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McIntosh MCC406M manual

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    MCC406M Owner ’ s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 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 Customer Service T echnical Assist ance Please T ake A Moment Thank Y ou Copyright 2003  by McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. The serial number , purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Y our decision to own this[...]

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    4 Import ant Information 1. An optional McIntosh External Subwoofer Rotary Control, Model Number R1163, is available fr om your McIntosh Dealer . 2. Do not connect the Amplifier Speaker Negative T erminal Connection directly to the V ehicle Chassis. Failure to observe this could result in damage to your Amplifier . 3. For additional connection info[...]

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    5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC406M. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC406M into your vehicle. Dimensions 18- 3/8 " 46.66cm T op V iew of the MCC406M Side V iew of the MCC406M 3- 3/16 " 8.09cm 9- 3/16 " 23.33cm 15- 3/16 &qu[...]

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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 MCC406M and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier V entilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC406M. 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 Cooling Fan Air Intake Controls the Power Guard Circuit when connected to certain McIntosh Control Centers Cooling Fan Air Intake OUTPUT Connections for 2, 4 or 8 ohm loud- speakers Receives the [...]

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    8 How to Connect for Six Channels Left Front Output Right Front Output 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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 batter y . 2. Connect a cable from a McIntosh Control Center wit[...]

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    9 How to Connect for Six Channels Left Front T weeter Left Front Midrange Left Front W oofer Right Front T weeter Right Front Midrange Right Front W oofer (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) (+) (-) (+) Subwoofer McIntosh Mono Power Amplifier[...]

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    10 V ehicle Battery + - Fuse (-) (+) How to Connect for Five Channels How to Connect for Five Channels Left Front Output Right Front Output 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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[...]

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    11 (-) (+) (-) (+) How to Connect for Four Channels How to Connect for Four Channels 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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 batter y . 2. Connect a cable from a McIntosh Cont[...]

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    12 How to Connect for Three Channels 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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 batter y . 2. Connect a cable from a McIntosh Control Center with Power Guard to the MCC406M PG Co[...]

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    13 How to Connect for Three Channels Left Loudspeaker System Right Loudspeaker System Subwoofer[...]

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    14 T op Panel Controls, Display and Switches METER indicates Channels 1 thru 4 Power Output POWER GUARD LED lights when the Power Guard Circuit acti- vates for Am- plifier Channels 1 thru 4 METER indicates Channels 5 and 6 Power Output CH 5-6 MODE Switch selects STEREO or BRIDGED mode of operation CH 1-2 MODE Switch selects STEREO or BRIDGED mode o[...]

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    15 The McIntosh MCC406M is a highly versatile amplifier that can be configured in many ways. This manual gives examples of some of the most common configurations. The best way to set the filter controls is through the use of a real-time spectrum analyzer and the expertise of a profes- sional installer . This manual will guide you through the ba- si[...]

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    16 How to Operate in Six or Five Channel Mode How to Operate in Six Channel Mode How to Operate in Five Channel Mode Figure 8 In the 6 Channel Operating Mode, channels 1 thru 4 oper- ate as independent 50 watt amplifiers; channels 5 and 6 each provide 100 watts of power output. A typical six chan- nel application is to use an Electronic Crossover N[...]

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    17 How to Operate in Four or Three Channel Mode How to Operate in Four Channel Mode How to Operate in Three Channel Mode In the 4 Channel Operating Mode channel pairs of (1 and 2) and (3 and 4) are bridged to provide 200 watts each. Channels 5 and 6 are driven independently for 100 watts output for each channel. Refer to figures 8 and 9, along with[...]

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    18 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC406M 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. Under normal operating conditions your amplifier ’ s fuses should not fail. Failure of a fuse is u[...]

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    19 MCC406M Block Diagram MCC406M Block Diagram[...]

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    21 Notes[...]

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    22 Specifications Specifications Power Output Per Channel Channels 1 thru 4: 50 watts into 4 ohm loads or 100 watts into 2 ohm loads, is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel all channels operating. Channels 5 and 6: 100 watts into 4 ohm loads or 200 watts into 2 ohm loads, is the minimum sine wave continuous average pow[...]

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    23 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. Make sure that the T op Glass Panel is firml[...]

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    McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 040842[...]