McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MC8207 Seven Channel 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.
MC8207 Power Amplifier. McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that Department. For assistance on factory repair return 2. The Main AC Power going to the MC8207 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.
Amplifier Input Channels. For convenience when the fier. The Seven Channel Power Amplifier produces a of in accordance with the local regulations MC8207 is used in a Dual Zone System there are also power output of 200 watts per channel and will drive concerning battery disposal.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC8207. Front View of the MC8207 " 44.5cm " " 7/16 22.5cm Side View of the MC8207 23.9cm " 47.3cm " -1/2 41.9cm Rear View of the MC8207 "...
Installation Installation 17" 43.2cm The MC8207 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 Opening for Ventilation choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MC8207 when it is custom installed as out- lined below.
On/Off signals to the next ZONE B Right Channel) McIntosh Component POWER CONTROL IN (ZA) receives turn On/Off signals from a McIntosh compo- Selects the impedance (4 or 8 ohms) of the Balanced INPUTS Channel 4 (Surround Back Left nent for Zone A (Channels 1- 7). POWER CONTROL IN (ZB) receives turn On/Off Loudspeakers connected to the MC8207 or ZONE B Left Channel);...
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2. The prepared bare wire cable ends may be Control Center to the MC8207 Balanced INPUTS 7. Connect the MC8207 power cord to an active AC inserted into spade lug connectors. (1-FL, 3-C, 7-FR, 6-SR, 2-SL, 5-SBR and 4-SBL ) outlet.
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 MC8207 power cord to an active AC outlet.
Control Connection is required between the the impedance of the connected Loudspeakers. 4. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attach- MC8207 Power Control ZB In Jack and an In the event that some of the Loudspeakers in the ment to the MC8207 Power Amplifier:...
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McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical contact your McIntosh Dealer or Support. McIntosh Technical Support. 8. Connect the MC8207 power cord to an active AC 11. Connect the MC8207 power cord to an active AC outlet. outlet. Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 9.
Front Panel Displays and Controls LED indicates when the Front Left, Center or Front Right Ilumeter indicates the Power Output of the Front Left, Amplifier Channel POWER GUARD circuit activates Center and Front Right Amplifier Channels Standby Power On Indicator LED indicates when the SL, SBL, SBR or SR Amplifier POWER Switch Turns AC Power Channel POWER GUARD circuit activates...
Refer to figure 11. Figure 11 2. To switch the MC8207 back On after the Auto Place the IMPEDANCE Switch, Sense Circuitry has placed the amplifier into located on the rear panel, to the position (4 ohm or 8...
McIntosh has ever manufactured. still deliver Refer to figures 14 and 16. The distortion limits for 200 watts. the MC8207 are no more than 0.005% at rated power The power output for all frequencies from 20Hz to 20,000Hz. penalty usu-...
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Center is switched On, a (+5V) signal operates the the unique patented McIntosh its rated power due to the McIntosh philosophy of power relay in the MC8207. The MC8207 also has a Figure 18 Power Guard circuit. Power conservative design.
Input Impedance Standby: less than 0.5 watt Total Harmonic Distortion 20,000 ohms Balanced Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC8207 for the cor- rect voltage. 0.005% maximum harmonic distortion at any power 10,000 ohms Unbalanced level from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to...
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 3. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity...
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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. 04130400...
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