Table Of Contents; Introduction; General Information - McIntosh MI502 Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document "Important Additional Operation Information Guide"
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Table of Contents including Figures
Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
General Information � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
Connector and Cable Information � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Performance Features� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Installation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Dimensions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4
Output Terminals � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
Figures 1 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Front Panel Displays� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Rear Panel Connections � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
How to Connect Multi Channel System � � � � � � � 8
Figures 6 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to Operate � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9
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Figures 12 & 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Specifications � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 10
Packing Instructions � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11
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Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional
McIntosh standards of excellence in the MI502
Power Amplifier. The Two Channel Power Amplifier
produces high power output per channel and will
drive quality Loudspeakers to a high level of
performance. The MI502 reproduction is sonically
transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh
Sound is "The Sound of the Music Itself."

General Information

1. The MI502 mutes the speaker output for approxi-
mately two seconds when first turned on.
2. Included with the MI502 are two Side Rack
Mounted Brackets and screw fasteners. Refer to
page 5 for installing the Side Rack Mount Brackets.
MI502
2 CHANNEL
POWER AMPLIFIER
MI 502 with side mount brackets
3. For the best performance and safety it is important
to always attach a single Loudspeaker with an 8
Ohm or 4 Ohm impedance to the Right or Left
Channel output terminals. Refer to "How to
Connect" on page 8.
Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually varies as
the Loudspeaker reproduces different frequencies.
As a result, the nominal impedance rating of the
Loudspeaker (usually measured at a midrange
frequency) might not always agree with the imped-
ance of the Loudspeaker at low frequencies where
the greatest amount of power is required. Contact the
Loudspeaker Manufacturer for additional informa-
tion about the actual impedance of the Loudspeaker
before connecting it to the McIntosh MI502.
4. In the event the MI502 Channel(s) over heat, due to
improper ventilation or Loudspeaker Impedance,
the protection circuits will activate. The Front
Panel Channel LED will change color and the audio
will be muted. Refer to page 9. When the MI502
has returned to a safe operating temperature,
Channel(s) normal operation will resume.
5. For additional information on the MI502 and
other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh
Website at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
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