McIntosh MC202 Owner's Manual
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Owner’s
Manual
MC202 Power Amplifier
MC202
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MC202 Power Amplifier MC202 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the within an equilateral triangle, is intended user to the presence of important to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within operating and maintenance (servic- the product’s enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...
  • Page 3: Thank You And Please Take A Moment

    Customer Service McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return electric shock, or other hazards.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2, 4 and 8 ohms. The Autoformers PIN 3: input also provide perfect DC protection for your valuable loud- 6. In the event that the MC202 over heats, due to improper speakers. ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the protection circuits will activate.
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    MC202 Dimensions MC202 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC202. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC202 into cabinets. " 44.45cm " 6" 7/16 Front View of the MC202 13.81cm...
  • Page 6: Installation

    The four feet behind the front panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in front of may be removed from the bottom of the MC202 when it is the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a custom installed as outlined below.
  • Page 7: Rear Panel Connections And Switch

    MC202 Rear Panel Connections and Switch Main Fuse holder, BALANCED INPUTS POWER CONTROL IN refer to information for audio cables from a receives turn on/off sig- on the back panel preamplifier or control nals from a McIntosh of your MC202 to...
  • Page 8: How To Connect For Stereo

    Loudspeaker’s Cable to lug and/or banana connector. exit the MC202. 6. Connect the MC202 power cord to an active AC outlet. Spade lug or prepared wire connection: Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and...
  • Page 9 How to Connect the MC202 for Stereo McIntosh C41 Preamplifier To AC Outlet Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker 4 ohm 4 ohm...
  • Page 10: How To Connect For Mono

    Loudspeaker’s Cable to exit the MC202. 6. Connect the MC202 power cord to an active AC outlet. Spade lug or prepared wire connection: Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of...
  • Page 11 How to Connect the MC202 for Mono Bridge McIntosh C41 Preamplifier To AC Outlet 4 ohm Loudspeaker H ‚‚Ã7…vqtrÃC‚‚xˆƒÃ8‚rp‡v‚† Tƒrhxr… Tƒrhxr…ÃIrth‡v‰r Tƒrhxr…ÃQ‚†v‡v‰r D€ ƒrqhpr Ã8‚rp‡v‚ Ã8‚rp‡v‚ Grs‡Ã Pˆ‡ƒˆ‡Ã !à ‚u€ Svtu‡Ã Pˆ‡ƒ ˆ‡Ã !à ‚ u€ #Âu€† 8‚rp‡v‚ 8‚rp‡v‚ ...
  • Page 12: Front Panel Displays And Controls

    MC202 Front Panel Displays and Controls METER indicates the Left Channel METER indicates the Right Channel Power Output of the amplifier Power Output of the amplifier POWER GUARD LED’s light when the amplifier channel POWER GUARD circuit activates Remote On Indicator...
  • Page 13: How To Operate

    How to Operate the MC202 How to Operate the MC202 Power On To have the MC202 automatically turn On or Off when a Mode Switch control center turns on or off, rotate the power switch to the The Mode Switch, which is located on remote position.
  • Page 14: Technical Description

    McIntosh has ever manufactured. The distor- tion limits for the MC202 are no more than 0.005% at rated power output for all frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz. Typical performance at mid frequencies is less than 0.002%.
  • Page 15 The MC202 also includes tributes to low operating temperatures. More than 621 the unique patented McIntosh square inches of heat sink area keep the MC202 operating Power Guard circuit. Power safely with convection cooling. No fans are needed. Guard eliminates the possibility...
  • Page 16 “1” (+5V) signal oper- to prevent any further increase in distortion. The Power ates the power relay in the MC202. The MC202 also has a Guard circuit acts so fast that there are absolutely no au- remote Power Control Out Jack.
  • Page 17: Notes

    Notes...
  • Page 18: Specifications

    240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.0 amps 400 watts into 4 ohm load Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC202 for the correct 400 watts into 8 ohm load voltage. 400 watts into 16 ohm load...
  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    104033 #10 x 1-3/4 inch Flat washer or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 017218 Plastic foot...
  • Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 04067301...

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