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McIntosh Audio Control Center C45 Owner's Manual

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Audio Control Center
C45
Owner's Manual
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 Audio Control Center Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag- nitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-723-3636 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

  • Page 4: Important Information

    6. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in parallel for remote operation. 7. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be connected to the McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center that uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coax Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the Shield Conductor to Pin 2.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Audio Control Center with the addition of the optional TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed inside the C45. Combine a C45 with a McIntosh Power Amplifier and you will enjoy a system of unparalleled performance. Performance Features •...

  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C45. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C45 into cabinets. Front View of the C45 Rear View of the C45 1.59cm Side View of the C45 13/16 2.06cm...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation The C45 can be placed upright on a table or 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 of the C45 when it is custom in- stalled as outlined below.

  • Page 8: Connections

    Balanced Main OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all six channels Unbalanced Main OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all six channels Connect the power IR INPUT for cord to a live AC connecting an outlet. Refer to in- IR Receiver formation on the back panel of the C45 to determine...

  • Page 9: How To Connect For Power Control

    McIntosh CD Player McIntosh Power Amplifier How to Connect for Power Control 2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh DVD-Audio Player. 3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh DVD-Audio Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control Jack on the McIntosh Power Control.

  • Page 10: How To Connect For Data Control And Remote Operation

    McIntosh Source Components using the supplied C45 Audio Control Center Remote Control. By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater to the C45, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a Tape Deck can be remotely controlled using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypad/Sensor.

  • Page 11: How To Connect For Two Channel Operation

    Balanced and Phono Inputs can be used, they must be first selected in the Setup Mode, refer pages 15, 17 and 1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C45 RF and LF Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power Ampli- fier Balanced INPUTS.

  • Page 12: How To Connect For Six Channel Operation

    Note: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections. 4. Connect an Audio Cable from the McIntosh C45 SUB OUTPUT to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Left In- put. 5. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh CD Player Balanced Audio Outputs to the C45 R and L BAL- ANCED INPUTS.
  • Page 13 How to Connect for Six Channel Operation McIntosh DVD-Audio Player McIntosh CD Player McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Turntable Tape Deck...

  • Page 14: Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, And Switch

    Provides 12dB boost or cut at low frequencies with a flat center posi- tion Low imped- Provides 12dB ance dynamic boost or cut at high headphones for frequencies with a 2 channel lis- flat center position tening IR Sensor for This push-button with in- Remote Con- dicator, selects either 2...

  • Page 15: Setup

    How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh C45 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating set- tings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display.

  • Page 16: Display Brightness And Firmware Version

    Display Brightness The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may be varied from a setting of 1 (Dim) to 15 (Bright). Follow the steps below for reducing the Display Brightness. Refer to figure 4. Figure 4 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode.

  • Page 17: Level Adjustment

    Figure 10 Figure 11 Tuning Method Description TUNE - Allows for Manual Tuning Up or Down the radio dial. PRESETS - Allows selection of a radio station preset from a previously stored station in memory. SEEK - Automatically scan the dial and will stop on the next available station.

  • Page 18: Input Source Settings

    Figure 15 6. Press the TRIM LEVEL UP until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates “LEVEL 0.0 TUN”. 7. Rotate the INPUT Clockwise until the display indicates “LEVEL 0.0 CD2”. Refer to figure 16. Figure 16 8. Press the TRIM LEVEL UP until Volume Level of the CD Input is the same as the Tuner Volume Level.

  • Page 19: Channel Sub

    3. Rotate the INPUT Control clockwise until the display indicates “BALANCED CD2”. Refer to figure 21. 4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. Figure 21 2 Channel Sub The C45 has both Balanced and Unbalanced SUBwoofer Outputs. If either one of the 6 Channel Inputs are selected, the C45 Amplifies the signal at the SUBwoofer Input and makes it available at the SUBwoofer Output.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Set of Control Codes the C45 will respond to is referred to as the ALTernate Codes. The ALTernate Codes are for when the C45 is used together with an other McIntosh Audio or Audio/Video Control Center or Preamplifier in the same system.

  • Page 21: How To Operate The C45

    How to Operate the C45 The McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center has been factory configured for operating settings that allow immediate en- joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac- tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s...
  • Page 22 TRIM push-button until the word and number “BALANCE 00” appears on the Alphanumeric Display, then press the TRIM LEVEL Up or Down Push-button to emphasize the Left Channel or the Right Channel. Refer to figures 35a, 35b and 41. The Front Panel Display indicates the balance changes in steps from 0 to 107.
  • Page 23 Refer to figure 37. Figure 37 6. Press and release the TRIM Push-button until “SUR- ROUND 0.0” appears on the Front Panel Display. 7. Press the LEVEL Down Push-button until “SUR- ROUND -8.5” appears on the Front Panel Display. This is an example of decreasing the Center Channel Level by 8.5dB.

  • Page 24: Remote Control Push-Buttons

    Use to select tuner pre- sets, disc tracks or any numbered operation Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh CD Play- Press TRIM to turn the Loudness Control On or Off Mutes the audio Selects Disc Player, Mu-...

  • Page 25: Additional Information

    Note: The TAPE and VCR OUPUTS are not affected by Acc On Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc Player.The ACC ON/OFF Push-buttons also control the sig- nal at the ACCessory(B) Power Control Jack, unless it is reassigned to a specific Input(s) from the default setting.

  • Page 26: Additional Information Preamplifier Specifications

    Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz at rated output Signal To Noise Ratio Phono: 86dB below 10mV input (A Weighted) High Level: 96dB below rated output (A Weighted) Rated Output Voltage 2.5V Unbalanced Outputs (Main) 5.0V Balanced Outputs (Main)

  • Page 27: Tm1 Am/Fm Tuner Module Introduction

    C45 Audio Control Center for Radio Broadcast Reception. The TM1 delivers the same exceptional perfor- mance as the stand-alone McIntosh MR85 Tuner. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you wait. Performance Features •...

  • Page 28: C45 Rear Panel And Raa1 Top Panel And Antenna Connections

    Connects with supplied cable to the C45 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections AM ANT (An- tenna) connector allows a McIntosh Remote Antenna to be connected 75ohm FM ANT (Antenna) connects to an external FM antenna or cable...

  • Page 29: How To Connect Antenna Components

    How to Connect Antenna Components 1. Connect the Remote AM antenna by plugging the DIN connector of the supplied 3 conductor cable into the AM ANT, DIN socket on the back panel of the C45. Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the C45 and the RAA1, use a 2 conductor shielded cable.

  • Page 30: How To Operate The Tuner

    How to Operate the Tuner The McIntosh C45 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module incorpo- rates an advanced design AM/FM Tuner with many desir- able performance features to enhance your enjoyment of ra- dio broadcasts. There are three methods of tuning AM/FM Broadcast Stations using the Front Panel Tune Push-buttons and four methods using the Remote Control.

  • Page 31: How To Assign Preset Stations

    How to Assign Tuner Presets The C45 AM/FM Tuner Module (TM1) allows for preset- ting radio stations into memory. Refer to figure 44 and per- form the following the below steps to enter stations: Preset Station Broadcast Number Frequency Band Figure 44 1.

  • Page 32: How To Optimize Am Reception

    How to Optimize AM Reception The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed to provide the best in AM Reception especially if the C45 is located in a noisy reception area. Locate the RAA1 away from all electronic and electrical interference sources. Ro- tate the AM Antenna to reduce interference and receive maximum signal strength.
  • Page 33 Notes...

  • Page 34: Tuner Specifications

    FM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity 14dBf which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 19dBf which is 2.4uV across 75 ohms Stereo: 35dBf which is 15uV across 75 ohms Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 75dB Stereo: 70dB Frequency Response Mono: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz Stereo: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000Hz Harmonic Distortion...

  • Page 35: Packing Instructions

    If a shipping car- ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora- tory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 36 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 04088702...

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