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Page 1: Power Amplifier
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MC302 Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ..............4 impedance of the Loudspeaker before connecting Dealer Name: ________________________________ Performance Features ..........4 it to the McIntosh MC302. In the event the MC302 over heats, due to improper Dimensions ..............5 Technical Assistance ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the Installation ..............6 If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh protection circuits will activate. -
Page 4: Connector And Cable Information
300 watts per channel into 2, 4 or 8 ohm speakers The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the Input on the MC302. Refer to the diagram for connec- with less than 0.005% distortion. The Power Amplifier MC302 are peak responding, and indicate the true... -
Page 5: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC302. Front View of the MC302 " 44.45cm " " Side View of the MC302 7/16 22.54cm 23.97cm " 3/16 51.27cm " 15/16 45.55cm Rear View of the MC302 "... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation 17" The MC302 can be placed upright on a table or 43.18cm shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom... -
Page 7: Rear Panel Connections And Switch
Loudspeaker Connect the MC302 power Fuse holder, refer to information cord to a live AC outlet. Refer on the rear panel of your MC302 to the rear panel to determine to determine the correct fuse the correct voltage size and rating... - Page 8 Audio Preamplifier or A/V Con- 1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post coun- trol Center Power Control Output 1 to the MC302 terclockwise until an opening POWER CONTROL IN. appears. Refer to figures A and...
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Page 9: Output Terminals And How To Connect
Loudspeaker Connections con- tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn- tosh Technical Support. tosh Technical Support. 9. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC 7. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC outlet. outlet. Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 8. - Page 10 Audio Preamplifier or A/V Con- the MC452 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet Loudspeaker trol Center Power Control Output 1 to the MC302 follow the steps below: (7.62 meters) (15.24 meters) (30.48 meters) Impedance...
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Page 11: Output Terminals And How To Connect For Bi-Amp
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- shock. For additional instruction on tosh Technical Support. making Loudspeaker Connections con- 11. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn- outlet. tosh Technical Support. 9. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays And Controls
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the Standby Power Meter indicates the Left Channel Output On Indicator Right Channel Output LED indicates when the LEFT LED indicates when the RIGHT of the amplifier of the amplifier Channel Amplifier POWER Channel Amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates GUARD circuit activates... -
Page 13: How To Operate
How to Operate Power On Input Mode Switch To have the MC302 automatically turn On or Off The Input Mode Switch, which is located on the Rear when a control center turns on or off, rotate the power Panel of the MC302, allows switch to the Remote position. -
Page 14: Technical Description
60 amperes, making it one of the most advanced amplifiers available today. The distortion limits for the MC302 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 output signals of the amplifier circuit is the power output stage. All transistors are selected to have nearly constant coupled together in the unique McIntosh MC302 This increase in temperature will result in a reduced current gain over the entire current range they must Output Autoformer.
- Page 16 Technical Description, con’t The Autoformer When the pointer The MC302 also includes the unique patented creates an ideal reaches its peak McIntosh Power Guard circuit. Power Guard elimi- match between the it pauses only nates the possibility of ever overdriving the ampli-...
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Page 17: Technical Description
Figure 25 power line. Control Center is switched On, a (+5V) signal oper- Therefore, it ates the power relay in the MC302. The MC302 also is important has two remote Power Control Out Jacks. The Power that they Control signal from these jacks are delayed by a frac-... -
Page 18: Specifications
Rated Power Band 22,000 ohms Balanced Standby: less than 0.5 watt 20Hz to 20,000Hz 22,000 ohms Unbalanced Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC302 for the cor- rect voltage. Total Harmonic Distortion Voltage Gain Overall Dimensions 0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power 29dB, 8 Ohms Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity... - Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com 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. 04123901...