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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MC462 Quad Balanced Power Amplifier Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....2 Purchase Date: _______________________________ it to the McIntosh MC462. Table of Contents ............2 In the event the MC462 over heats, due to improper General Information ........... 2 Dealer Name: ________________________________ ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the Connector and Cable Information ......3... -
Page 3: Connector And Cable Information
PIN 2 PIN 3 PIN 3 • Quad Balanced Circuitry The MC462 is fully balanced from input to output. It • Illuminated Power Meters Power Control Connector consists of two matched power amplifiers operating The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the... -
Page 4: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC462. Front View of the MC462 " 44.5cm " Side View of the MC462 " 7/16 22.5cm 24.0cm " 52.1cm " 42.2cm Rear View of the MC462 "... -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Installation 17" The MC462 can be placed upright on a table or 43.18cm 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... -
Page 6: Rear Panel Connections And Switch
Connection for a 4 ohm Loudspeaker to the rear panel to determine tween ENABLED ohm Loudspeaker the correct voltage or DISABLED Caution: The Loudspeaker Negative Connections are above chassis ground. Do not combine any connections together, ground them or connect with another MC462. -
Page 7: Output Terminals And How To Connect
(L&R) of an Audio Preamplifier or A/V Control 4 Ohms 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG 3. Rotate the top of the Output Center to the MC462 Balanced INput (RIGHT and 8 Ohms 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG Terminal Post clockwise until it LEFT). Place the INPUT MODE Switch in the 4. - Page 8 Figure 8 Screws. Refer to figure 5. Cover Screws Cover Screws 10. Connect the MC462 Power Cord to an active AC Note: The illustration in figure 6 is connections for Figure 5 (Inside USA and Canada) outlet. 8Ω (ohms) Loudspeakers.
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Page 9: Output Terminals And How To Connect For Bi-Amp
Audio Preamplifier or A/V Con- the MC462 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please Remove Screws Remove Screws trol Center Power Control Output 1 to the MC462 follow the steps below: POWER CONTROL IN Amplifier One. 1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post coun-... - Page 10 Figure 5 (Inside USA and Canada) Screws. Refer to figure 5. 8. Attach the previously prepared bare wire cable 12. Connect the MC462 power cord to an active AC ends into the banana plugs and secure the connec- outlet. tions. Refer to figure F.
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Page 11: For Bi-Amp
McIntosh Dealer or McIn- tosh Technical Support. 15. Attach the Terminal Connections Covers to the MC462 Rear Panel with the previously removed Screws. Refer to figure 6. 16. Connect the MC462 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 12: Front Panel Displays And Controls
Front Panel Displays and Controls Meter indicates the Standby Power Meter indicates the Left Channel Output On Indicator Right Channel Output LED indicates when the Left LED indicates when the Right of the amplifier of the amplifier Channel Amplifier POWER Channel Amplifier POWER GUARD circuit activates GUARD circuit activates... -
Page 13: How To Operate
MC462 and a Preamplifier with Power Save Refer to figure 9. Circuitry, the AUTO OFF Switch is bypassed (located Note: There must be a power con- on the Rear Panel of the MC462). Refer to figure 13. Figure 9 Figure 11 trol connection between the... -
Page 14: Technical Description
The distortion owner would never accept the approximately 100 mise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design limits for the MC462 are no more than 0.005% at times higher distortion of many non-feedback designs. concepts. rated power output for all frequencies from 20Hz to Double Balanced Push-Pull design is used from 20,000Hz. - Page 15 Technical Description expertise of McIntosh in the design and than one loudspeak- manufacturing of autoformers is legend- er connected in ary in the high fidelity industry. parallel, the load to The high efficiency circuit design of the power amplifier the MC462 contributes to low operat- may drop to two ing temperatures.
- Page 16 The different types of protection waveforms. When the 18. Voltage and With Power Guard circuits incorporated in the MC462 insure a long and difference exceeds 0.3%, current outputs safe operating life. This is just one of the many char-...
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Page 17: Technical Description
LOGIC BACKUP directly into the wall outlet. POWER SUPPLY Also, most owners desire one power switch for the whole audio system. The MC462 is equipped with a INRUSH AC Power CURRENT MAIN RELAYS circuit that provides remote Power Control from a Mc- LIMITER Intosh A/V Control Center. -
Page 18: Specifications
240V ~ 50/60Hz at 6 Amps 20Hz to 20,000Hz 22,000 ohms Unbalanced Standby: less than 0.5 watt Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC462 for the cor- rect voltage. Total Harmonic Distortion Voltage Gain 0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power... -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity... - Page 20 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. 04187400...
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