McIntosh C22 Owners Manual
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2 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products en- closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. 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 in accordance with the manufacturers instruc- tions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa - ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar - ized 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 manu - facturer, or sold with the appa - ratus. 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 person - nel. 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 expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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3 1. The C22 uses Vacuum Tubes for amplifying the audio signal. The C22 is designed to have only qualified Service Personnel perform any part(s) replacement including all the vacuum tubes. 2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the C22 Stereophonic Preamplifier. 3. The Main AC Power going to the C22 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunc - tioning of some or all of the systems normal opera - tions. When the C22 and other McIntosh Compo - nents are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessors Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them. 4. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced Outputs. You can also use Bal - anced and Unbalanced Outputs simultaneously, connected to different Power Amplifiers. 5. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal. 6. For additional information on the C22 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com. Thank You Please Take A Moment Technical Assistance 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 technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549 Customer Service 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 assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Ph o n e: 6 0 7-72 3 -3515 Fa x : 6 0 7-72 3 -1917 Copyright 2014 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh C22 Stereophonic Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discrim - inating 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 pos - sible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. 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: Serial Number: _______________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________ Dealer Name: ________________________________ General Information Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 3 Table of Contents ....................................................... 3 General Information .................................................. 3 Connector and Cable Information .............................4 Introduction ................................................................ 4 Performance Features ................................................ 4 Dimensions ................................................................ 5 Installation ................................................................. 6 Rear Panel Connections ............................................. 7 How to Connect the C22 ............................................ 8 Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheets) ....Mc1A and Mc1B How to use the Remote Control ................................. 9 Front Panel Displays, Controls, Switches and Jack .................................................................... 10 How to Operate the C22 .......................................... 11 Specifications ........................................................... 14 Packing Instr uction .................................................. 15