McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www mcintoshlabs.com MC205 Power Amplifier 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.
MC205 Power Amplifier. McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that Department. For assistance on factory repair return 2. The Main AC Power going to the MC205 and any you will receive many years of musical enjoyment procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied from this unit.
McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protec- standards of excellence in the MC205 Power Ampli- thrown away or incinerated but disposed tion circuits ensure the MC205 will have a long and fier. The five channel Power Amplifier produces a of in accordance with the local regulations trouble free operating life.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC205. Front View of the MC205 " 44.45cm " " 7/16 22.54cm Side View of the MC205 23.97cm " 47.63cm " -7/16 41.75cm Rear View of the MC205 "...
Installation 1/16 43.34cm The MC205 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...
POWER CONTROL ZA receives turn On/ ZONE B Left Channel ed to the MC205 for a 4 ohm or 8 ohm Off signals from a McIntosh component for Loudspeaker for Chan- Zone A (Channels 1- 5). ZB receives turn nel 5 (Right Front) On/Off signals from a McIntosh component for Zone B (Channels 2 and 4).
Support. 5-RF, 4-RS and 2-LS) making sure to match up Notes: 1. If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned 7. Connect the MC205 power cord to an active AC channel designation. with solder to keep the strands together.
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Techni- cal Support. 10. Connect the MC205 power cord to an active AC outlet.
2. Connect a power control cable from Power Amplifi- Channel Output Terminals. Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and er Two, Power Control Out to the MC205 POWER Canada only: When connecting Loudspeakers to the MC205 it CONTROL ZA Input.
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McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections Support. contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical 15. Connect the MC205 power cord to an active AC Support. outlet. 12. Connect the MC205 power cord to an active AC outlet.
Front Panel Displays and Controls LED indicates when Amplifier Channels 1, Meter indicates the Power Output of 3 or 5 POWER GUARD circuit activates the amplifier for Channels 1, 3 and 5 LED indicates when Amplifier Channels POWER Switch Turns AC Power 2 or 4 POWER GUARD circuit activates On or Off/Remote (On/Off) METER LIGHTS Switch selects the...
In the event that some of the Loudspeakers in the With the POWER Switch set to the OFF/REMOTE system are of different impedance, Position, the MC205 will turn On or Off use the impedance of the Left and when an A/V Control Center turns On Right Front Loudspeakers to set or Off.
Refer to figures 14 and 15. The distortion limits for The MC205 McIntosh Power Amplifier to uses the this circuit, and the MC205 are no more than 0.005% at rated power recently developed Dynamic Power Manager (DPM) output for all frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz.
Center is switched On, a (+5V) signal operates there are no differences filter capacitors can store over 310 Joules of energy for the power relay in the MC205. The MC205 also has a between the shape of the five amplifier channels, necessary for the wide dy- remote Power Control input for Zone B operation (two these waveforms.
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 6 Amps 1.0 Volt Unbalanced with a 4 ohm Loudspeaker 2.8 Volt Balanced with a 8 ohm Loudspeaker Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC205 for the cor- rect voltage. 1.4 Volt Unbalanced with a 8 ohm Loudspeaker...
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity Part Number...
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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. 04130200...
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