McIntosh MCC404/MCC404M - Manual (Page 4)

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Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
Thank You.......................................................................... 3
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 3
Customer Service............................................................... 3
Table of Contents ............................................................... 4
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
Dimensions ....................................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................................ 6
Side Panel Cooling and Connections ................................ 7
How to Connect for Four Channels ................................... 8
How to Connect for Three Channels ................................. 9
How to Connect for Two Channels ................................. 10
How to Connect with Subwoofer Channels .................... 11
Top Panel Controls, Displays and Switches .................... 12
How to Operate the MC404/MC404M............................ 13
How to Operate in Four or Three Channel Mode ............ 14
How to Operate in Two Channel or Subwoofer Mode .... 15
How to Replace the Fuses ............................................... 16
Block Diagram ................................................................. 17
Specifications .................................................................. 18
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 19
Table of Contents
General Notes
1. An optional McIntosh External Subwoofer Rotary Control,
Model Number R1163, is available from your McIntosh
Dealer.
2. Do not connect the Amplifier Speaker Negative Terminal
Connection directly to the Vehicle Chassis. Failure to observe
this could result in damage to your Amplifier.
3. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MCC404/
MCC404M Amplifier.
4. There is a built-in turn on delay which will mute the speaker
outputs for approximately two seconds when the amplifier is
turned on.
5. It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size
be used in your music system, to ensure that there will be no
power loss or heating. If your loudspeaker cables are 25 feet
(7.62m) or less, use at least 16 Gauge wire size or larger.
6. It is advisable to place an in-line fuse as close as possible to
the battery.
7. The MCC404/MCC404M Line Level OUTPUTs are wired as a
“Y” connection with the INPUTs to pass the input signals on
to additional amplifiers (keep cable lengths as short as
possible). The McIntosh MX406 Control Center is capable of
driving several additional
power amplifiers with no
degradation of the signal.
8. The MCC404M/MCC404 can
accept speaker level inputs at
its Input Jacks. Refer to the
diagram for connection.
Performance Features
Introduction
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Power Output
The MCC404/MCC404M consists of four separate power
amplifier channels, each capable of 100 watts into 4ohm
speakers with less than 0.005% distortion.
·
Four Bridgeable Channels
The MCC404/MCC404M includes four 100 watt amplifier
channels. Each pair of channels can be set in bridged con-
figuration for 400 watts output into 4 ohm loudspeakers
with less than 0.007% distortion.
·
High Current Output
A peak output current of 20 amperes ensures that the
MCC404/MCC404M will successfully drive high quality
loudspeakers, such as McIntosh, for a truly exciting sound
experience.
·
Equalizer and Variable Crossover Filters
The one band equalizer has a center frequency that is vari-
able from 40 Hz to 2,000 Hz that can be either cut or
boosted ±12db. 12dB per octave high pass filters with vari-
able corner frequencies from 5Hz to 5,000Hz and 12dB per
octave low pass filters with variable corner frequencies
from 50Hz to 5,000Hz.
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Power Guard and Sentry Monitor
All channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being overdriven
into clipping with its harsh distorted sound that can also
damage your valuable loudspeakers. McIntosh Sentry
Monitor power output stage protection circuits are present
on all channels to ensure the MCC404/MCC404M will
have a long and trouble free operating life.
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Speaker Protection
If for any reason, a DC (Direct Current) voltage appears at
the speaker output terminals, a built-in circuit turns off the
amplifier power supplies to prevent damage to your valu-
able loudspeakers.
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MCC404/MCC404M power am-
plifier. Four 100 watt high current output channels will
drive any high quality loudspeaker system to its ultimate
performance. The MCC404/MCC404M reproduction is
sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIn-
tosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”
(-) NEGATIVE SPEAKER OUTPUT
(+) POSITIVE SPEAKER OUTPUT