McIntosh C 200 Owners Manual

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C200 Preamplifier/Controller

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C200

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 2699 Phone: 607 723 3512 FAX: 607 724 0549

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The lightning flash with arrowhead,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage" within
the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVIS RISQUE DECHOC ELECTRIQUE- NE PASOUVRIR.

The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature ac-
companying the appliance

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

General:

1.
. Keep these instructions.

. Heed all warnings.

. Follow all instructions.

. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,

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Read these instructions.

do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This unit is capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pres-
sure levels can cause permanent hearing impair-
ment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protec-
tion is recommended when playing at high volumes.

. Caution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this

(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully in-
serted to prevent blade exposure.

Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas
utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,
une prise de courant on un autre sortie de courant,
sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en
laisser aucune partie a decouvert.

. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

Installation:
9. The equipment shall be installed near the AC Socket

Outlet and the disconnect device shall be easily acces-
sible.

10. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturers instructions.

11. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

12. Do not use this equipment near water.
13. 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.

14. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the equipment.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/equipment combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

Connection:
15. Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power

source as marked on the unit.

16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the equipment.

17. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug.

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C200P Rear Panel Switches and Connections
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AUX I accepts high level program
source signals PH 1 (MC) accepts low
level signals from a Moving Coil Phono

MAIN Balanced
OUTPUTS contain

Listen program Cartridge and PH 1 (MM) accepts sig-
Signals at all times nals from a Moving Magnet Phono Car-
SPKR/AMP 1 and 2 tridget The small slide switch selects
Balanced OUTPUTS which one of these three inputs is active
contain Listen signals RECORD PROCESSOR when either front panel LISTEN or
and turn On/Off with FROM and TO allows an RECORD switch is set to PHX/AUX 1
the from [331161 OUT" external signal processor to
PUTS 1 and 2 push- be connected for use in the
buttons Record mode
TAPE 1 Balanced LINE 1, LINE 2 and TAPE 1 Gound connection
OUTPUTS contain Balanced INPUTS accept high for turntables
Record Out Signals level program source signals

TO C200C CONTROLLER
connector accepts a 25 con-

AUX 2 accepts high level program

ductor cable that connects TAPE 1, TAPE 2 source signals. PH 2 (MM) accepts
all control signals and power unbalanced OUT- signals from a Moving Magnet Phono
supply voltages fmm the PUTS contain Cartridge. The small slide switch se-
C200C to the czoop record out signals lects which one of these inputs is ac-

tive when the front panel LISTEN or
RECORD Selector switch is set to PH/

AUX 2
LISTEN MAIN unbalanced LISTEN PROCESSOR
OUTPUTS contain Listen FROM and TO allows an
program signals at all times external signal processor to
be connected for use in the
Listen mode
LISTEN unbalanced OUT- TAPE 2, Tuner, and CD un-
PUTS 1 and 2 contain Listen balanced INPUTS accept high
signals and turn on/off with the level program source signals

front panel SPKR/AMP push-
buttons

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