Anthem MCA Mk2, MCA-2 Mk2, MCA-3 Mk2, MCA-5 Mk2 Owners manual

MCA SERIES II AMPLIFIERS

OPERATING MANUAL

2 MCA SERIES II AMPLIFIERS

DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER,

We at Sonic Frontiers International hope you will derive many years of listening pleasure from your new Anthem MCA Series
II Amplifier. This Operating Manual contains important information regarding the operation and care of the MCA Series II
Amplifiers. Be sure to read this manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to keep your unit performing and
sounding its best. Please contact Sonic Frontiers if you have any questions, a Customer Service Representative will be
pleased to assist you.

HAPPY LISTENING!

READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING!

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure, 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
operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the amplifier.

Before operating your MCA Series II Amplifier, read and follow all instructions and warnings! Retain these instructions for
future reference.

CAUTION!

To protect against electrical shock and risk of fire do not expose to rain or moisture and do not use amplifier near sinks,
showers, bathtubs, swimming pools, saunas, in wet basements or near any source of water. Always unplug before
cleaning, and use a damp soft cloth.

To protect against electrical shock do not remove the amplifier cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. If the unit
has been dropped, damaged, exposed to water or does not operate normally, it must be serviced. Refer any servicing to
your Authorized Anthem Dealer, who will return the product to Sonic Frontiers International.

CAUTION!

This amplifier has a polarized electrical plug. To protect against electrical shock do not use with any receptacle, extension cord
or any other outlet unless the metal arms of the plug can be fully inserted so that they are not exposed.

Use only with the AC voltage rating indicated on the rear panel. Do not overload outlets or extension cords, as this can
result in a risk of fire or electrical shock. Install so that the power cord will not get damaged over time. Unplug the amplifier
when not using it for an extended period of time to prevent damage due to lightning and power surges.

To protect against risk of fire and electric shock, do not allow any liquids or objects to penetrate the amplifier enclosure.

MCA SERIES II AMPLIFIERS 3

P

O

W

E

R

MCA

5

MANUAL-ON

AUTO-ON

TRIGGER-ON

INPUT

OUTPUT

TRIGGER

5-24V AC/DC

110 ~ 60Hz

1800VA MAXIMUM

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT UNDER
THE FOLLOWING PATENTS:

U.S. 5636288
CDN. 2142644

+

–

RIGHT

SURROUND-RIGHT CENTER SURROUND – LEFT LEFT

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

RRS

C

LS

L

OUTPUTS

INPUTS

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE
FOLLOWING PATENTS:

5636288, 2142644

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.

NRTL/C
LR 103255

This product has
been certified by CSA.

FIGURE 4

MCA 2 Series II rear panel.

LEFT - OUTPUT

LEFT - INPUTS

CENTER - OUTPUT

CENTER - INPUTS

RIGHT - OUTPUT

RIGHT - INPUTS

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

G

–

+

12

3

G

–

+

12

3

G

–

+

12

3

MANUAL-ON

AUTO-ON

TRIGGER-ON

INPUT

OUTPUT

TRIGGER

5-24V AC/DC

120V ~ 60Hz

1100VA MAXIMUM

+

–

RIGHT CENTER LEFT

+

–

+

–

R C

L

ON MODE

MCA

3

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE
FOLLOWING PATENTS:

5636288, 2142644

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.

NRTL/C
LR 103255

This product has been
certified by CSA.

MCA

2

MANUAL-ON

AUTO-ON

TRIGGER-ON

INPUT

OUTPUT

TRIGGER

5-24V AC/DC

120V ~ 60Hz

800VA MAXIMUM

+

–

RIGHT

LEFT

+

–

R

L

RIGHT - OUTPUT

RIGHT - INPUTS

ON MODE

LEFT - OUTPUT

LEFT - INPUTS

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

SINGLE-ENDED

BALANCED

THIS PRODUCT IS BUILT WITH THE
FOLLOWING PATENTS:

5636288, 2142644

WARNING:

SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.

AVERTISSEMENT:

RISQUE DE CHOC LECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR.

NRTL/C
LR 103255

This product has been
certified by CSA.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

C

D

E

F

G

H

C

D

E

F

G

H

FIGURE 3

MCA 3 Series II rear panel.

FIGURE 2

MCA 5 Series II rear panel.

FIGURE 1

MCA Series II front panel.

Series II

Series II

Series II