Manual McIntosh C2200

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  • McIntosh C2200 - page 1

    C2200 Owner ’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory , Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New Y ork 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 F AX: 607-724-0549 T ube Preamplifier ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 2

    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 T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” wi ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 3

    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 ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 4

    4 Import ant Information 1. The C2200 uses V acuum T ubes for amplifying the audio signal. The C2200 is designed to have only qualified Service Personnel perform any part(s) replacement including all the vacuum tubes. 2. For additional information on Audio Connections, r efer to the Owner ’ s Manual(s) for the component(s). 3. Connecting Cables a ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 5

    5 • • • • • Balanced Inputs and Outputs Four balanced high level Inputs and three balanced Outputs are provided. • • • • • Precision T racking V olume Control V olume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac- curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0. ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 6

    6 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C2200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C2200 into cabi- nets. Dimensions 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 6 - 5/16 " 16.03cm 7 - 5/8 " 19.37cm 16- 3/16 " 41.43cm 3/16 " 0.48cm 13 - 1/4 " 33.66cm 17& ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 7

    7 6 - 5/8 " 16.83cm 17- 1/16 " 43.34cm Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting C2200 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout Cutout Opening for V entilation Cutout Opening for V entilation Support Shelf Cabinet Front Panel Chassis Spacers C2200 Side V iew in a Partially Open Custom Cabinet C2200 Support Shelf in Custom Cabinet 6- 1/2 " 16.51cm ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 8

    8 Rear Panel Connections Connect the power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel of the C2200 to deter- mine the correct voltage Main Fuse holder , refer to information on the back panel of the C2200 to deter- mine the correct fuse size and rating The EXT ernal SENSOR Jack permits the con- nection of a McIntosh IR Sen- ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 9

    9 McIntosh Power Amplifier How to Connect for Power Control McIntosh AM/FM Tuner McIntosh CD Player How to Connect for Power Control McIntosh Power Control The four Power Control Jacks have default settings as ex- plained on page 8. The hookup example below utilizing the default settings. If you wish to use any one of the three as- signable Power C ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 10

    10 McIntosh Power Amplifier How to Connect for Audio and Dat a Control 1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C2200 MAIN Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Balanced INPUTS. Note: The unbalanced MAIN Audio Outputs and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections. 2. Connect Audio Cables from the ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 11

    11 McIntosh A/V Control Center How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode The P ASS THRU Mode on the C2200 allows it to be part of a Multichannel System for the Left and Right Front Channels, when it is connected to a McIntosh Multichannel Processor such as the MX135. Any of the C2200’ s High Level Inputs may be used for the P ASS THRU Function. The C2200 ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 12

    12 How to Connect for a Second Room How to Connect for a Second Room 1. Connect Audio Cables from the C2200 Balanced OUT - PUTS 2 to the Second Power Amplifier Balanced In- puts. Notes: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS 2 and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections. When a second room is connected, it is sometim ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 13

    13 Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switches BALANCE Control allows the adjustment of the relative volume levels for each channel and is used for setup functions POWER Switch turns all AC power completely On or Off INPUT Switch selects the Program Source Signals and is used in Setup Mode DISPLA Y indicates the Sources, V olume/Bal- ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 14

    14 How to Operate the Setup Mode Y our McIntosh C2200 has been factory configured for de- fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating set- tings using the Fron ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 15

    15 Setup Input T rim Level V arious Source Components can have slightly different vol- ume levels. This could result in the constant need to readjust the C2200 V olume Control when switching between differ- ent Input Sources. A V olume T rim Feature on the C2200 allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source In- puts, so that they have the ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 16

    16 Auto T one The Auto T one Feature activates the T ONE BYP ASS Dy- namic Memory Circuit. When the Auto T one Feature is set to the On position, the C2200 will automatically remember for each Input whenever the T one Bypass Circuit is On or Of f. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. 2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 17

    17 Setup, con’t Pass Thru Mode The C2200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System. The Right and Left Front Channels from a McIntosh Pro- cessor or Decoder can “Pass Thru” the C2200 and on to its associated Power Amplifier(s). The Setup Mode allows the Selection of the Input that will be used for the Right and Left Front Channels Pass Thru ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 18

    18 Firmware V ersion The C2200 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. The V ersion of the Firmware in the C2200 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. 2. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con- trol until the word VERSION _. _ _ ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 19

    19 The McIntosh C2200 T ube Preamplifier has been factory configured for operating settings that allow immediate en- joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac- tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner ’ s Manual. Power On and Off Press the POWER sw ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 20

    20 Mono Press the MONO Mode Push-button to combine Left and Right Stereo Signals to Mono, for the MAIN, OUTPUT s 1&2 and the HEADPHONES Jack. The MODE Push-but- ton on the Remote Control also can be used to switch be- tween the Stereo and Mono Modes of Operation. Note: The T APE/REC Outputs are not effected by the Mono Mode of Operation. Balanc ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 21

    21 How to Operate the C2200, con’t Figure 32 Figure 33 Default Settings T o restore the C2200 to Factory Default Settings perform the following. Press and hold in the MONO Push-button together with the OUTPUTS 2 Push-button. Approximately 5 seconds after holding in the two the Front Panel Push-but- tons together , the Front Panel Alphanumeric Dis ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 22

    22 Remote Control Push-Buttons Selects one of the twelve High Level Audio/V ideo Sources or Phono Input T urns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components when connected via the Data Port Adjusts the volume level up or down Selects Disc Player , Mu- sic Server or T ape Re- corder Functions and also performs various func- tions on a variety of ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 23

    23 How to Operate by Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly control- ling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Com- ponents connected to the C2200. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be con- trolled by the C2200 Remote Control with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control T ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 24

    24 McIntosh Laboratory , the company who introduced the world’ s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidelity”, has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staf f has cre- ated a T ube Preamplifier without compromise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. Creating a Preamplifier with this level of performance did no ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 25

    25 T echnical Description Side Inside V iew of the C2200 Bottom Inside V iew of the C2200 Logarithmic Attenuator . There are stringent requirements for the V olume Attenuator in this design. The channel to channel tracking accuracy must be maintained. After a great deal of research we found that mechanical potentiometers cannot approach the trackin ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 26

    26 Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz T otal Harmonic Distortion 0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Signal T o Noise Ratio Phono, 80dB High Level, 93dB Maximum V oltage Output 8V rms Unbalanced, 16V rms Balanced Output Impedance 250 ohms Unbalanced, 500 ohms Balanced Sensitivity Phono MM, 4.4mV for 2.5V rated output High Le ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 27

    27 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for ship- ment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown be- low . It is very important that the four plastic feet are at- tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shippi ...

  • McIntosh C2200 - page 28

    McIntosh Part No. 04098500 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. ...

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