McIntosh MCC301M Owners Manual

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M00301 M Power Amplifier

MCC301 M

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 6074238512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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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
bottom cover. No user sen/iceable 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.

. Disconnect this equipment when unused for long peri-

ods of time.

. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

Installation:
8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturers instructions.

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

heat ducts or other equipment that produce heat.

10. Do not use this equipment near water.
11. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing

and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are
placed on the equipment.

12. Do not mount this product with an unstable bracket as

the equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a
person, and serious damage to the product.

Connection:

13.

Route DC power cords so that they are not likely to be
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the point where they enter the
instrument.

Care of Equipment:

14.
15.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be
pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through
enclosure openings.

Repair of Equipment:

16.

17.

18.

1).

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the equipment has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
Mclntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.

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How to Connect for Full Range

There are many different possible Vehicle Audio System
combinations utilizing the MCC30lM Power Amplifier. It
is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all
aspects of Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec-
tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of
the many possible combinations.

Note: In a typical installation a second MCC301M would be

neededfor the Right Channel.

1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the

MCC301M ON Connector on the right side of the am-
plifier.
Note: All cables should be connected to the ampli ler
before connecting the DC power cables to the
battery.

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2. Connect a wire from a McIntosh Control Center with
Power Guard to the MCC301M PG Connector on the
right side of the amplifier.

3. Connect a cable (up to IZAWG) from the loudspeaker
system connected to the Amplifiers A OUTPUT Ter-
minals, being careful to observe the correct polarities.

4. Connect an audio cable from the Control Center Left
Channel Output to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Input
1.

5. Connect the MCC301M to the vehicle battery tenni-
nals using size 4AWG (maximum) cables.

Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of a suitable
size as close as possible to the battery.

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