IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- within an equilateral triangle, is intended lateral triangle is intended to alert the to alert the user to the presence of user to the presence of important uninsulated dangerous voltage...
Customer Service vice technician has used replacement parts specified by If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return nal part.
2. When Vacuum Tubes are installed or removed, reattach the low long cable runs without compromising sound quality. Tube Cover with the Original Tube Cover Screws. 3. If the MC2102 has been On, please allow the Hot Vacuum · Illuminated Power Meters Tubes to cool first before removing them.
MC2102 Dimensions MC2102 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC2102. There is additional infor- mation on page 8 pertaining to installing the MC2102 into cabinets. " 45.09cm " " 22.54cm 25.72cm ront View of the MC2102 7"...
Tube Cover Note: Gloves or a soft cloth will prevent fingerprinting of the Tubes during their installation. 1. Orient the MC2102 so the Front Panel is facing you. Figure 1 2. Using an appropriate screwdriver, rotate the two Tube Cover Screws counterclockwise, for approxi-...
There are two different types of Small Signal Tubes (12AX7A and 12AT7) used in each channel. Tube type can be found on the outside of the Tube. The MC2102 will not function if they are inserted into the wrong socket.
Installation in a Custom Cabinet The MC2102 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, 1 inch (2.54cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
MC2102 Top Rear Panel Connections and Switchs Main Fuse holder, UNBALANCED INPUTS MODE switch selects MODE switch selects refer to information STEREO, PARAL- for audio cables from a between the BAL- on the back panel LEL or BRIDGE preamplifier or control...
6. Remove the three Phillips Head Mounting Screws (10- Bare wire cable ends: 32 x 1/2 inch) from the Rear Panel of the MC2102. Re- Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable fer to figure 14.
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How to Connect for Stereo McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier To AC Outlet Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker 4 ohm 4 ohm...
8, 9 7. Remove the three Phillips Head Mounting Screws (10- & 10. If the cable is 32 x 1/2 inch) from the Rear Panel of the MC2102. Re- stranded, carefully twist fer to figure 14.
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How to Connect for Mono Parallel McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier To AC Outlet Jumper Cables ÃQh hyyryÃCxÃ8rpv rhxr rhxr ÃIrthvr rhxr ÃQvvr 4 ohm Drqhpr Ã8rpv Ã8rpv Loudspeaker rsà hqà Svtu rsÃhqà Svtu Ãu P 8Ã8rpv !à uà 8rpv rsà hqà Svtu...
8, 9 & 10. If the cable is 6. Remove the three Phillips Head Mounting Screws (10- stranded, carefully twist 32 x 1/2 inch) from the Rear Panel of the MC2102. Re- the strands together as fer to figure 14.
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How to Connect for Mono Bridge McIntosh C200C Controller McIntosh C200P Preamplifier To AC Outlet Ã7 vqtrÃCxÃ8rpv 4 ohm Loudspeaker rhxr rhxr ÃIrthvr rhxr ÃQvvr Drqhpr Ã8rpv Ã8rpv rsà Pà !à u Svtuà Pà !à u #Ãu 8rpv 8rpv rsà Pà #à u...
Front Panel Displays and Controls METER indicates the Left Channel METER indicates the Right Channel Power Output of the amplifier Power Output of the amplifier Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote Turn-On Mode METER Switch selects POWER Switch Turns the display modes of the AC Power Off, Remote...
How to Operate the MC2102 How to Operate the MC2102 Power On Mode Switchs To have the MC2102 automatically turn On or Off when a The STEREO/PARALLEL/BRIDGE MONO Mode McIntosh Control Center turns On or Switch, which is located on the Top...
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.5 amps 200 watts into 1 ohm, 2 ohm or 4 ohm load 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.5 amps Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC2102 for the correct Power Output Mono Bridge voltage.
034052 Shipping carton top scribed and shown below. 034051 Shipping carton bottom The MC2102 Vacuum Tubes must be removed from the 034054 Foam Pad (top and bottom) Amplifier Tube Sockets and placed into the inside open- 034186 Foam Pad (front and rear) ings of the four layer foam packing material.
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