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MCC301M Power Amplifier
MCC301M
Owner's Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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  • Page 1 MCC301M Power Amplifier MCC301M Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- 9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, heat ducts or other equipment that produce heat.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If your loudspeaker cables are 25 feet (7.62m) or less, use at least 16 Gauge wire size or larger. If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of 7. The MCC301M Line Level OUTPUT is wired as a “Y”...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    McIntosh Power Amplifier. Cooling fan speed is con- reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accu- trolled by temperature sensors attached to the interior of rate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music It- the extruded aluminum cooling tunnel. The fans are nor- self.”...
  • Page 5: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCC301M. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCC301M into your vehicle. op View of the MCC301M " 2 /32 34.69cm...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Remove End Cap Screws Removing the Glass Panel To access the MCC301M Controls, remove the glass panel by removing the four hex bolts with the supplied 3/32” hex key. See figure 2. Attach the supplied suction cup to the top center of the glass panel and carefully raise it high enough to put your hand under.
  • Page 7: Side Panel Cooling And Connections

    SUBWOOFER OUTPUTS OUTPUTs from the Receives the Amplifier supply a summed output INPUT Signal Source Turn-ON signal from a for connection to an- McIntosh Control Center other Power Amplifier OUTPUT Connections INPUTs for for loudspeakers audio cables from a signal...
  • Page 8: How To Connect For Subwoofer

    Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec- 4. Connect audio cables from the McIntosh Power Ampli- tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of fier (Upper Range) Outputs 1 and 2 to the MCC301M the many possible combinations. Inputs 1 and 2.
  • Page 9: How To Connect For Full Range

    Amplifier’s A OUTPUT Ter- the many possible combinations. minals, being careful to observe the correct polarities. Note: In a typical installation a second MCC301M would be 4. Connect an audio cable from the Control Center Left needed for the Right Channel.
  • Page 10: Top Panel Controls, Displays And Switches

    Top Panel Controls, Display and Switches LOW PASS FILTER FREQUENCY POWER GUARD SENSITIVITY Control selects the Low Frequency LED lights when the Input Sensitivity Control Roll-Off Power Guard Circuit activates LOW PASS FILTER SUBSONIC FILTER EQUALIZER Controls SOURCE Switch selects Switch activates the Switch selects the low select the FREQUENCY...
  • Page 11: How To Operate

    The SENSITIVITY Control allows the setting of the input Power sensitivity to provide an ideal match for the signal source The MCC301M will turn On or Off when the Control Cen- being used. The most desirable setting allows the control ter turns On or Off.
  • Page 12: How To Replace The Fuses

    How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses emove Top Cover Screws If the MCC301M produces no sound, there is no Illumination of the Meter on the Top Glass Panel, and the power connections seem secure, one or more of the Amplifier’s Fuse(s) may have failed.
  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
  • Page 14: Specifications

    Adjustable from 40Hz to 120Hz with a slope of 24dB per octave Subwoofer Output Low Pass filtered at 200Hz with a 6dB per octave slope (level variable ±12dB when using optional McIntosh Ex- ternal Subwoofer Rotary Control) Intermodulation Distortion Maximum Intermodulation Distortion if instanta-...
  • Page 15: Packing Instruction

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 16 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 040764...

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