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- Page 1 MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier will offer you many years of musically satisfying enjoyment.
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Page 3: Product Features
Product Features Product Features XLR input connectors for balanced (Differential Mode ) system configuration. RCA input Connectors for unbalanced system configurations. User selectable switching between balanced and unbalanced connections. Automatic temperature stabilizing circuitry maintains constant operating temperature. DIN plug for remote turn-on and Standby operation on rear panel. - Page 4 Contents Contents AC Power Cable AC Power Cable MC- - 6 Multi 6 Multi- - Channel Power Amplifier Channel Power Amplifier Spiked Spiked Compliant Compliant Coupling Coupling Isolation Isolation Supports Supports Pads Pads Speaker Speaker Warranty Card Warranty Card Terminal Terminal Hand Wrench Hand Wrench...
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Page 5: Initial Inspection
Unpacking the Amplifier Unpacking the Amplifier he MC-6 is a large and heavy amplifier. Due caution should be taken when unpacking and installing the amplifier to avoid injury. The amplifier should be unpacked by at least two people, and there should be a portion of carpet or soft, padded cloth to stand the amplifier on when unpacking it from the shipping case. -
Page 6: Maintenance And Cleaning
If you have any questions about the care or cleaning of your MC-6 amplifier, please contact your dealer or the Jeff Rowland Design Group factory before attempting to clean the chassis. - Page 7 Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Amplifier Front Panel Front Panel Standby/Power Button Front Panel Standby/Power Button...
- Page 8 Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Function Control efore attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front panel control of the MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The description below refers to the illustration above. FRONT PANEL STANDBY/POWER BUTTON: Press this button to operate the amplifier. Press again to place the amplifier in Standby mode. This button will illuminate when the amplifier is operational.
- Page 9 Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Amplifier Rear Panel...
- Page 10 Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls efore attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the rear panel controls of the MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The descriptions below refer to the illustrations above. INPUT LINK SWITCHES FOR CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6: These...
- Page 11 Rear Panel Power Connections Rear Panel Power Connections Amplifier Rear Panel...
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Page 12: Installation
Allow access to the rear panel for making connections. The MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier is convection cooled, eliminating the need for fan or forced-air cooling. When operating, the chassis should have at least two (2) inches of air space around the heatsink areas. -
Page 13: Signal Connections
AC input voltage before operation. As the MC-6 generates a significant amount of heat, it should not be placed in a cabinet or area where the heatsinks are not able to properly dissipate heat during operation. - Page 14 Output Terminal Linking Cable. Linking Cables manufactured specifically for the MC-6 are available from Jeff Rowland Design group or can be made from the same basic materials as your selected loudspeaker cables.
- Page 15 Diagram for Single- - Channel Monoblock Configuration Diagram for Single Channel Monoblock Configuration Left or Right Channel Channel Preamp Output CH 1 1 Input Link 1 to 2 Channel CH 2 2 Input Link 2 to 3 Channel CH 3 3 Input Link 3 to 4...
- Page 16 To Configure the Amplifier for Single To Configure th e Amplifier for Single- - Channel Monoblock Use Connect the left or right channel interconnect from your pre- amp or source component (depending on which channel of operation the amplifier is to be used for) to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector.
- Page 17 Diagram for Two- - Channel Stereo, High Current Configuration Diagram for Two Channel Stereo, High Current Configuration Left Channel Channel Preamp Output 1 Input Right Channel Channel Preamp Output 6 Input CH 1 Link 1 to 2 Channel CH 2 2 Input Link 2 to 3...
- Page 18 To Configure the Amplifier for Two- - Channel Stereo, H To Configure the Amplifier for Two Connect the left channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
- Page 19 Di Diagram for Two agram for Two- - Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi- - Amplification Left Channel Channel Preamp Output 1 Input Channel Right Channel 6 Input Preamp Output Amplification Use CH 1 Link 1 to 2 Channel CH 2 2 Input...
- Page 20 To Configure the Amplifier for Two To Configure the Amplifier for Connect the left channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
- Page 21 Diagram for Two- - Channel Stereo, Vertical Tri Diagram for Two Channel Stereo, Vertical Tri- - Amplification Channel Left Channel 1 Input Preamp Output Channel Right Channel 6 Input Preamp Output Amplification Configuration Configuration CH 1 Link 1 to 2 Channel CH 2 2 Input...
- Page 22 To Configure the Amplifier for Two- - Channel Stereo, Vertical Tri To Configure the Amplifier for Two Connect the left channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
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Page 23: Channel Configuration
Diagram for Three- - Channel Configuration Diagram for Three Channel Configuration Channel 1 Left Front Channel Input Preamp Output Center Channel Channel 3 Preamp Output Input Channel Right Front Channel 6 Input Preamp Output CH 1 Link 1 to 2 Channel CH 2 2 Input... - Page 24 To Configure the Amplifier for Three Channel Use To Configure the Amplifier for Three Channel Use Connect the left front channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
- Page 25 Diagram for Four- - Channel Configuration Diagram for Four Channel Configuration Left Channel 1 Channel Preamp Output 1 Input Channel Left Channel 2 3 Input Preamp Output Right Channel 1 Channel Preamp Output 4 Input Right Channel 2 Channel Preamp Output 6 Input CH 1 Link...
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Page 26: Channel Use
To Configure the Amplifier for Four- - Channel Use To Configure the Amplifier for Four Connect the left channel 1 interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used. - Page 27 Diagram for Five Diagram for Five- - Channel Configuration Channel Configuration Left Front Channel 1 Channel Input Preamp Output Channel 2 Center Channel Input Preamp Output Channel 4 Left Rear Input Channel Preamp Output Right Rear Channel 5 Channel Input Preamp Output Right Front Channel 6...
- Page 28 To Configure the Amplifier for Five- - Channel Use To Configure the Amplifier for Five Connect the left front channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
- Page 29 Diagram for Six- - Chann Diagram for Six Channel Configuration el Configuration Left Front Channel 1 Channel Input Preamp Output Left Rear Channel 2 Channel Input Preamp Output Center Channel 3 Channel Input Preamp Output Subwoofer Channel 4 Preamp Input Output Right Rear Channel 5...
- Page 30 To Configure the Amplifier for Six- - Channel Use To Configure the Amplifier for Six Connect the left front channel interconnect from your pre-amp or source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced or unbalanced input connector by flipping the Channel 1 BAL/UNBAL switch towards the connector that is being used.
- Page 31 MC- - 6 Multi 6 Multi- - Channel Power Amplifier Specifications Channel Power Amplifier Specifications Power Output per Channel: Power Output per Channel: Continuous RMS watts Monoblock: Two-Channel: Six-Channel: @8 ohms 330 watts @4 ohms 600 watts Power Bandwidth: Power Bandwidth: 0.1 Hz to 160 kHz, -3 dB Slew Rate: Slew Rate:...
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Page 32: Basic Troubleshooting
The MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier can produce high power levels that, without well-designed protection circuitry, could damage loudspeakers. Therefore, most fault conditions will result in the MC-6 reverting to Standby Mode. -
Page 33: Additional Information
Additional Information Additional Information f you have any additional questions regarding the installation or operation of the MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier, please contact your authorized Jeff Rowland Design Group dealer or check Jeff Rowland Design Group site http://www.jeffrowland.com. - Page 34 Post Office Box 7231 Colorado Springs, Colorado 80933 USA...