McIntosh MC2KW Connection Manual

1
A
Main Fuse holder, refer to infor-
mation on the back panel of the
MC2KW Output Module to deter-
mine the correct fuse size and rating
Connect the MC2KW Output Mod-
ule Power Cord to a separate live AC
outlet. Refer to information on the
back panel of the MC2KW Output
Module to determine the correct
voltage for your unit
MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE (A)
Connector 1 accepts the custom
McIntosh 16 Conductor Cable.
This cable attaches to the MC2KW
POWER MODULE (A) Connector 1.
It connects the positive power output
signal from the MC2KW POWER
MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE (A)
MODULE to the Autoformer inside
Connector 2 accepts the custom
the MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE
McIntosh 21 Conductor Cable. This
cable attaches to the MC2KW POW-
ER MODULE (A) Connector 2. It
connects the positive input signal,
control and power supply voltages to
the MC2KW POWER MODULE
WARNING: The Output Module Connectors 1 and 2 "To Power Module (A) and (B)" Terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. Use ONLY the Custom In-
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MC2KW Output Module Rear Panel Connections
POWER CONTROL
IN receives a turn
On/Off Trigger from
a McIntosh compo-
nent. POWER CON-
TROL OUT sends a
turn On/Off Trigger
to the next McIntosh
component
terconnect Cables supplied with the MC2KW Output Module and MC2KW Power Module, refer to page 4 of the MC2KW Owner's Manual for additional information.
INPUT MODE
switch selects
BALanced or UN-
BALanced Inputs
BALANCED INPUTS UNBALANCED INput
for audio cables from a for an audio cable from
preamplifier or control a preamplifier or con-
center audio output. trol center audio output.
BALANCED OUTPUT UNBALANCED
to provide signal for the OUTput provides the
next Power Amplifier input signal for the next
Power Amplifier
Part No. 04106400
OUTPUT Connections A, B, and C
for a 2 ohm Loudspeaker
OUTPUT Connections A, B, and C
for a 4 ohm Loudspeaker
OUTPUT Connections A, B, and C
for a 8 ohm Loudspeaker
Caution: The Loudspeaker
MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE (B)
Connector 1 accepts the custom
McIntosh 16 Conductor Cable. This
cable attaches to the MC2KW POW-
ER MODULE (B) Connector 1. It
connects the negative power output
signal from the MC2KW POWER
MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE (B)
MODULE to the Autoformer inside
Connector 2 accepts the custom
the MC2KW OUTPUT MODULE
McIntosh 21 Conductor Cable. This
cable attaches to the MC2KW POW-
ER MODULE (B) Connector 2. It
connects the negative input signal,
control and power supply voltages to
the MC2KW POWER MODULE
Negative
Connections for each imped-
ance (2, 4 and 8 ohms) are above
chassis ground. Do not com-
bine any connections together,
ground them or connect with an-
other MC2KW Power Amplifier
or any other Power Amplifier.