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Owners Manual MC126 Power Amplifier MC126 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
The lightning flash with arrowhead, The exclamation point within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the within an equilateral triangle, is intended user to the presence of important to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within operating and maintenance (servic- the products enclosure that may be of ing) instructions in the literature ac-...
Customer Service McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, repair, you can return it to your dealer. You can also return electric shock, or other hazards.
MC126 will successfully drive high quality loud- use at least 12 Gauge. speakers such as McIntosh for a truly exciting sound expe- 5. In the event that the MC126 over heats, due to improper rience. ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the protection circuits will activate.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC126. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC126 into cabinets. " 44.45cm Front View of the MC126 " "...
The four feet that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 20 inches (50.8 cm) may be removed from the bottom of the MC126 when it is depth behind the front panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in custom installed as outlined below.
Selects power Individual Input POWER CONTROL IN receives turn turn-on mode LEVEL Controls On/Off signals from a McIntosh compo- for each channel nent and the POWER CONTROL OUT sends that turn On/Off signal to the next McIntosh component Main Fuse holder, refer...
Loudspeaker Cables to exit the MC126. Spade lug or prepared wire connection: 7. Connect the MC126 Power Cord to an active AC out- Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of let. the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and...
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How to Connect the MC126 for Six Channels McIntosh A/V Control Center McIntosh Surround Expander To AC Outlet Center Front Loudspeaker Right Front Left Front Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Back Surround Loudspeaker Right Surround Left Surround Loudspeaker Loudspeaker...
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with Loudspeaker Cables to exit the MC126. solder to keep the strands together, or attach spade 7. Connect the MC126 Power Cord to an active AC out- lug and/or banana connector. let.
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How to Connect the MC126 for Three Channels McIntosh A/V Control Center To AC Outlet Center Front Loudspeaker (8 ohm) Right Front Left Front Loudspeaker Loudspeaker (8 ohm) (8 ohm)
Front Panel Displays and Controls POWER GUARD LEDs light when the LEFT FRONT, CEN- TER or RIGHT FRONT Amplifier Channel POWER GUARD Circuit activates Remote On Indicator lights when the amplifier is in the Remote Turn-On Mode POWER GUARD LEDs light when the LEFT SURRound, BACK SURRound or RIGHT SURRound Amplifier Channel POWER...
Power On The versatile McIntosh MC126 can be used in two differ- To have the MC126 turn On or Off when a multichannel ent Operating Modes. The three channel pairs can be used system turns On or Off, the Front Panel Power Switch must...
Power Output Mono 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.9 amps Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC126 for the correct channel, all channels operating is: voltage. 275 watts into a 8 ohm load...
104033 #10 x 1-3/4 inch Flat washer or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labo- ratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. 017218 Plastic foot...
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 040650...
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