McIntosh C 1000 Owners Manual
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2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im- portant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera- ture accompanying the appliance. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install inaccordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle. 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. 18. Do not place the protective blue cloth cover on the equipment when the power supply cord is connected.
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3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A MomentThank You Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Your decision to own this McIntosh C1000 Controller to- gether with the Preamplifier and/or Tube Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917 If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive tech- nical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3 Table of Contents .............................................................. 3 Important Information and Connector Information ........... 4 Introduction ....................................................................... 4 Performance Features ....................................................... 5 Dimensions ..................................................................... 6-7 Installation ........................................................................\ 8 Connections: C1000 Controller Rear Panel Connections ........................ 9 C1000 Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections ................... 10 C1000 Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections .......... 11 How to Connect the C1000 Controller and C1000 Preamplifier for Data, Power Control and External Sensor ........................................................... 12-13 How to Connect the C1000 Controller and C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Data, Power Control and External Sensor .................................................... 14-15 How to Connect the C1000 Controller with both the C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Data, Power Control and External Sensor ............ 16-17 How to Connect the C1000 Preamplifier or C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Audio ........................... 18-19 How to Connect the C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier for Audio ........................... 20-21 How to Connect the C1000 with Passthru Mode ............. 22 Front Panel Features: C1000 Controller, C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-buttons and Jack ...................................... 23 Setup: How to Operate the Setup Modes ............................... 24-35 Remote Control: Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 36 How to operate the Remote Control ................................. 37 Operation: How to Operate the C1000 ......................................... 38-42 Additional Information: Photos ........................................................................\ . 43-45 Technical Description .................................................. 46-50 Block Diagrams .......................................................... 51-53 Specifications ................................................................... 54 Packing Instruction .......................................................... 55 De a l e r Na m e Purchase Da te Model Num be r Serial Num be r