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Summary of Contents for McIntosh C2200
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Page 1: Tube Preamplifier
Tube Preamplifier C2200 Owner’s Manual 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, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end. 4. The Main AC Power going to the C2200 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. When the C2200 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry... -
Page 5: Introduction
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C2200 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress of a recording. -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C2200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C2200 into cabi- nets. Front View of the C2200 Rear View of the C2200... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation The C2200 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- ing 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 C2200 when it is custom installed as outlined below. -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
McIntosh Source Compo- refer to information nents. The SETUP Feature in on the back panel of the C2200 allows the ACC, 1 the C2200 to deter- and 2 Power Control Jacks to mine the correct be re-assigned to Switch On... -
Page 9: How To Connect For Power Control
Component Source Unit’s Power Control Input to the desired Trigger Output (A, B, or C). The de- fault setting in the C2200 Setup needs to be changed to match the new Power Control Connection. 1. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 POWER... -
Page 10: How To Connect For Audio And Data Control
Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to the C2200, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a Satellite Receiver can be remotely controlled using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypad/Sensor. 8. Connect the C2200 Power Cord to a live AC outlet. McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Tape Deck Turntable... -
Page 11: How To Connect For Pass Thru Mode
How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode The PASS THRU Mode on the C2200 allows it to be part of a Multichannel System for the Left and Right Front Channels, when it is connected to a McIntosh Multichannel Processor such as the MX135. -
Page 12: How To Connect For A Second Room
How to Connect for a Second Room 1. Connect Audio Cables from the C2200 Balanced OUT- PUTS 2 to the Second Power Amplifier Balanced In- puts. Notes: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS 2 and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections. -
Page 13: Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, And Switches
C2200 completely On to switch Power or Off Control and Au- dio to two sepa- rate Stereo Power Amplifiers STANDBY/ON Push-button turns the C2200 On, or Off (Standby). The LED Indica- tor illuminates when there is incoming AC Power... -
Page 14: How To Operate The Setup Mode
1. Press the POWER Switch to ON, the Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C2200 is in Standby mode. To switch On the C2200 press the STANDBY/ON Push-button and wait until the tube warmup period is over. Refer to figure 3. -
Page 15: Input Trim Level
This could result in the constant need to readjust the C2200 Volume Control when switching between differ- ent Input Sources. A Volume Trim Feature on the C2200 allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source In- puts, so that they have the same relative volume. -
Page 16: Power Control Triggers
5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. Power Control Triggers Three of the C2200 Power Control Outputs are reassignable from their default settings, allowing for various fuinctions such as activating only when a given Input is selected. -
Page 17: Pass Thru Mode
The C2200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System. The Right and Left Front Channels from a McIntosh Pro- cessor or Decoder can “Pass Thru” the C2200 and on to its associated Power Amplifier(s). The Setup Mode allows the Selection of the Input that will be used for the Right and Left Front Channels Pass Thru Mode. -
Page 18: Firmware Version
The C2200 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. The Version of the Firmware in the C2200 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. -
Page 19: How To Operate The C2200
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C2200 is in Standby Mode. To Switch On the C2200 press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. The title TUBE WARMUP will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display after Turn-On, with the Audio Outputs muted. - Page 20 Press OUTPUT 1 or 2 Push-buttons to send audio to sepa- rate Power Amplifiers connected to the rear panel OUT- PUTS 1 or 2. It also activates the POWER CONTROL 1 &2 Sockets on the rear panel of the C2200. Press either Push-button individually or both together. Meter Lights...
- Page 21 Default Settings To restore the C2200 to Factory Default Settings perform the following. Press and hold in the MONO Push-button together with the OUTPUTS 2 Push-button. Approximately 5 seconds after holding in the two the Front Panel Push-but- tons together, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate MASTER RESET.
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Page 22: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Sources or Phono Input Notes: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. The Remote Control shipped with your C2200 may differ from the illustration above; however, the functionality is the same. Remote Control Push-Buttons... -
Page 23: How To Operate By Remote Control
C2200. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be con- trolled by the C2200 Remote Control with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT). Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the installation and operation of the Remote Control Translator (RCT). -
Page 24: Technical Description
All inputs, outputs, and data ports are controlled by logic circuits in the C2200. The logic is changed by Front Panel Push-buttons or by a microprocessor IR decoder. This microprocessor IR decoder is programmed with exclusive McIntosh software. - Page 25 Overall Design The C2200 was designed to use the best components avail- able. All resistors are the lowest noise 1% metal film. Each amplifier section has its own power supply filter. The...
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Page 26: Specifications
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C2200 for the correct voltage. Tube Compliment Phono Circuitry:... -
Page 27: Packing Instruction
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 28 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. 04098500...