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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com C 2 8 0 0 C 2 8 0 0 T U B E P R E A M P L I F I E R O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Equalizer Controls ......19 countries. DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. How to Operate the C2800 .... 20-21 The terms HDMI, HDMI Specifications ......22... -
Page 3: General Information
Connector and Cable Information General Information XLR Connectors 1. Do not apply AC Power to the C2800 and other 7. For additional information on the C2800 Component(s) until they are connected to the and other McIntosh Products please visit the... -
Page 4: Performance Features
The Automatic PASSTHRU Mode allows the Balanced Digitally Controlled Attenuator System • Phono Inputs with Adjustable Gain C2800 to become part of a Home Theater with an Encoder Rotary Control. This assures a Multichannel Sound System. The C2800 has two precision Phono Preamplifier 0.1dB tracking accuracy between channels. -
Page 5: Dimensions
A Note on Placement: ensure proper airflow by allowing at least 3 inches It is important to keep your McIntosh unit out of direct sunlight and only use appropriate gentle cleaners (7.6cm) above the unit and 3 inches (7.6cm) for because the Organic Anodize can become discolored over time. -
Page 6: Front Panel Knobs And Buttons
1. INPUT Knob is used to select a source for 5. STANDBY/ON Button with indicator switches 8. Information Display indicates the Sources, listening and recording. The knob is also used for the C2800 ON or OFF (Standby) and resets the Volume, other Audio Settings, Operational menu navigation. microprocessors. -
Page 7: Inputs
C. POWER CONTROL TRIG (1 thru 4) send 4. POWER CONTROL PASSTHRU receives On/Off Note: The HDMI ARC functionality of the C2800 is only compatible On/Off signals to other McIntosh components. with ARC TVs. Other devices like DVD and Blu-ray players signals from an Audio/Video Processor. - Page 8 Selected device is indicated by the LED The HR085 Remote Control included with the indicator. C2800 is powered by two AAA batteries (not 2. Setup Button: Used to enter Setup Menu. included). To insert or remove batteries, open 3. Level Up/Menu: Adjusts Trim Functions settings.
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Page 9: How To Use The Remote Control
Data Ports. p or Down q Button to seek the next available Notes: 1. If at any time the C2800 seems unresponsive to the Note: If at any time the C2800 seems unresponsive to HR085 station. Press and hold a Channel Up p or Down... -
Page 10: Setup Menus
< Manual (Hold Input) section. Note: If the C2800 is currently On, proceed to step 2. 4. To check for a Firmware update in Manual 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Knob until the mode, hold the INPUT Knob. After a few... - Page 11 System Setup Menu (continued) Passthru Auto Off Restore Defaults When the C2800 is part of a Home Theater or The C2800 incorporates an Auto Off feature, To reset all the adjustable settings (Setup and Trim Multichannel Audio System, the Right and Left...
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Page 12: Digital Setup Menu
Power commands via CEC. HDMI Gain 0dB to +15dB in 1dB intervals HDMI Input perform the following steps: To prevent the CEC Power Control of the C2800, HDMI Lip Synchronize Mode Manual, Automatic simply change HDMI CEC Power from On to Off. -
Page 13: Inputs Setup Menu
C 2 8 0 0 Digital Setup Menu (continued) Inputs Setup Menu HDMI (ARC) Lip Sync Mode Setting Options The C2800 HDMI Input Connector (ARC), also BAL 1-3 On/Name, Off has another control function. When listening and UNBAL 1-4 On/Name, Off... -
Page 14: Outputs Setup Menu
Output Trim Level Dual Mono The Outputs Setup Menu provides the ability to change how the C2800 Output 1, Output 2 and Adjusts the level of Output 1 relative to the Main Output 2 can be configured as either a stereo Headphones function. -
Page 15: Triggers Setup Menu
9. Rotate the VOLUME Knob to enable / disable a McIntosh Source Component allow for basic Connections. When the C2800 Is On, the Triggers the selected Input as in the following image. are either activated or deactivated. Trigger 1, 2,... -
Page 16: External Control Setup Menu
NORMAL McIntosh Control Codes. Control Setup Menu. following steps: The Second Set of Control Codes the C2800 will 2. Rotate the INPUT Knob until the following respond to is referred to as the ALTERNATE 1. Use the INPUT Knob to enter the External appears on the Information Display. -
Page 17: System Configurations
C2800 Remote Control HR085. With an external sensor connected to the C2800, remote control similar manner. operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the C2800 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed. Note: The preamplifier or power amplifier may be connected to the C2800 balanced or unbalanced outputs. -
Page 18: Www.mcintoshlabs.com Network Information Menu
The Meter Illumination of McIntosh Power Meter Illumination and Display Brightness settings sources, room acoustics and listening positions Amplifiers, when connected to the C2800, may of On or Off, which are the same for all inputs. relative to the loudspeakers. Use the Balance (Trim be switched On or Off. -
Page 19: Equalizer Controls
Status LED will blink–indicating that network can be increased or decreased by using the Trim settings can be configured from the McIntosh Select and Trim Adjust Control. Connect App. Note: The C2800 will exit Network Setup Mode if put into Standby. -
Page 20: How To Operate The C2800
“PASSTHRU”. at zero and then increasing to the last used volume The C2800 OUTPUT 1 and 2 are active when in setting. the Passthru Mode. The other Front Panel Controls Pressing the Mute Button a second time or adjust-... - Page 21 STANDBY/ON Button. (SACD) or CD layer. The multi-channel layer will • Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channel) Note: This can be performed with the C2800 On or in the Standby not reproduce sound. • DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channel) Mode.
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Page 22: Specifications
The following are Registered Trademarks of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. in multiple jurisdictions around the world: the written McIntosh logo; the McIntosh Globe logo; the Mc logo; Power Guard; Power Guard Screen Grid Sensor; Power Guard SGS; Sentry Monitor; LD/HP; Dynamic Power Manager; the 4DPM8 logo; HXD; the HDX logo; Behind The Sound; Legendary Performance. -
Page 23: Packing Instructions
Customer Service of the equipment. This will ensure the proper Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to 033697 Inside carton only equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure page 2. - Page 24 McIntosh itself. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against, and shall have no liability of any kind for any of the following that are attributable to non- McIntosh providers or services: (i) interruption, discontinuance, or other unsatisfactory performance of service;...
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