Controller / tube preamplifier input and control connection diagram (2 pages)
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MPC1500 Power Controller Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron Manufacturing Inc. Owner’s Manual...
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.
Table of Contents McIntosh Products are marketed world wide. There Safety Instructions ............. 2 are several versions of the MPC1500 to meet the dif- Preamble and Table of Contents ........ 3 ferent AC Power and Safety Requirements in each Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...... 4 country.
1.25A to the MPC1500 Power Controller. Serial Number: _______________________________ 2. The Main AC Power going to the MPC1500 and 5. When discarding the unit, comply with any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be ap- local rules or regulations. Batteries should...
+12 volts. The Global Power Control Output will nents connected to it. The MPC1500 helps to assure tion and they can allow as much as 3 times the line provide a +12 volt Output Signal with a current up to...
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MPC1500. Front View of the MPC1500 " 44.45cm " " 19.37cm 18.10cm OUTLETS Side View of the MPC1500 " 1/16 45.88cm " " -3/32 1/16 2.77cm 43.34cm...
Installation Installation The MPC1500 can be placed upright on a table or " 1/16 shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom 43.34cm installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom...
(5 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) for the Local Power to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh...
Disc Player to the UNSWITCHED AC OUT- Preamplifier LETS 1 and 2. 5. Connect any remaining Components in a similar 75 WATTS manner. 6. Using the supplied AC Cord, connect the MPC1500 directly to an AC Wall Outlet. T630maAL 250V Power Amplifier Disc Player...
Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 12. 1. Connect a Control Cable from the MPC1500 LO- CAL POWER CONTROL IN Jack number 4 to the Power Control Zone B Out Jack on the A/V Control Center.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total Meter indicates the outgo- current consumed by the ing AC Line Voltage components connected to the MPC1500 OUTLETS OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch POWER CONTROL selects Meter Illumination...
Figure 2 MPC1500 is connected to the MPC1500 AC Outlets. Refer to figure 4. It is will become apparent. to a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center with Remote Meter Illumination...
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How to Operate Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 6. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position.
MPC1500 - NA Specifications MPC1500 - NA Specifications Output Voltage 120 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 120V ~ 60Hz 12 Amps, maximum current 1440 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front...
(5 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) for the Local Power to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh...
Disc Player to the UNSWITCHED AC OUT- Preamplifier LETS 1 and 2. 5. Connect any remaining Components in a similar 75 WATTS manner. 6. Using the supplied AC Cord, connect the MPC1500 directly to an AC Wall Outlet. T630maAL 250V Power Amplifier Disc Player...
Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 20. 1. Connect a Control Cable from the MPC1500 LO- CAL POWER CONTROL IN Jack number 4 to the Power Control Zone B Out Jack on the A/V Control Center.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total Meter indicates the outgo- current consumed by the ing AC Line Voltage components connected to the MPC1500 OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch POWER CONTROL selects Meter Illumination...
McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control to the MPC1500 AC Outlets. Refer to figure 14. It is Center with Remote Meter Illumination Power Control Control, the Meter Illumination will be To have the MPC1500 automatically turn On or Off remotely controlled (On/Off).
How to Operate Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Control Input for each outlet by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 16. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position.
MPC1500 - EU Specifications MPC1500 - EU Specifications Output Voltage 230 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 230V ~ 50/60Hz 6 Amps, maximum current 1380 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front...
(5 receives a turn-on signal (5 to 12 volts) for the Local Power to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh to 12 volts) from a McIntosh...
Disc Player to the UNSWITCHED AC OUT- Preamplifier LETS 1 and 2. 5. Connect any remaining Components in a similar 75 WATTS manner. 6. Using the supplied AC Cord, connect the MPC1500 directly to an AC Wall Outlet. T630maAL 250V Power Amplifier Disc Player...
Zone B. For additional information refer to “How to Operate” on page 28. 1. Connect a Control Cable from the MPC1500 LO- CAL POWER CONTROL IN Jack number 4 to the Power Control Zone B Out Jack on the A/V Control Center.
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the total Meter indicates the outgo- current consumed by the ing AC Line Voltage components connected to the MPC1500 OUTLETS LEDs indicate the active AC Outlet(s) METER LIGHTS Switch POWER CONTROL selects Meter Illumination...
Power Control fier or A/V Control Center with Remote to the MPC1500 AC Outlets. Refer to figure 23. It is Meter Illumination Control, the Meter Il- To have the MPC1500 automatically turn On or Off...
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How to Operate Figure 26 Figure 24 Figure 25 Control Input for each outlet by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the LCL Position. Refer to figure 25. The last option is to have the AC Outlets number 3 thru 6 On all the time by placing the Rear Panel Switch in the ON Position.
MPC1500 - JA Specifications MPC1500 - JA Specifications Output Voltage 100 Volts AC Nominal Load Regulation ± 2.5 % Power Requirement 100V ~ 50/60Hz 12 Amps, maximum current 1200 Watts, maximum power Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) including feet Depth is 22 inches (55.88cm) including the Front...
017937 Plastic foot needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- 400159 #10-32 x 3/4 machine screw ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please 404080 #10 flat washer see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
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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. 04171900...
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