Mcintosh C1100 User Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
C1100
Controller and
Tube Preamplifier
Owner’s Manual
The lightning ash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle,
ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf-
cient 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.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE-
FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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.
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.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied 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 qualied 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 lled with liquids, such as
vases, are placed on the equipment.
Ne pas exposer cet appareil à des éclaboussures ou
gouttelettes d’un liquide. Aucun objet remplie de liquide comme par exemple un vase ne doit être placé sur
l’appareil.
16. If this equipment is supplied with a power supply cord
only, the mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
equipment from the a.c. mains remove the plug from the
a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est uniquement alimenté par un cordon
d’alimentation, la che du cordon d’alimentation doit
demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter
complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation,
déconnecter la che du cordon d’alimentation de la
prise murale.
17. If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter with
separate power supply cord or the AC/DC Adapter plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, they shall remain
readily operable. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the AC /DC Adapter
mains power supply cord from the a.c. receptacle or
remove the AC /DC Adapter when it is directly plugged
into the a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est alimenté par un adaptateur AC/DC
munis d’un cordon d’alimentation ou un adaptateur AC/
DC qui est alimenté directement à la prise murale, ils
doivent demeurer aisément accessibles. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation,
déconnecter l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale ou
déconnecter le cordon d’alimentation de l’adaptateur
AC/DC de la prise murale.
18. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to
excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries ou bloc de batteries
ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive
telle que celle du soleil, feu ou autre source de chaleur
similaire.
19. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
ATTENTION: danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas
remplacée correctement. Ne remplacer que par le même
type ou un type équivalent.
20. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh C1100 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.
Please Take A Moment
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: ________________________________
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: 6 07-723-3512
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
Phone: 6 07-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 3
General Information .................................................. 4
Connector and Cable Information ............................. 4
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................ 5
C1100C Dimensions ................................................... 6
C1100C Installation .................................................... 7
C1100T Dimensions ................................................... 8
C1100T Installation .................................................... 9
Connections:
C1100C and C1100T Rear Panel Connections .......... 10
(Separate Sheet) ...............................Mc3B, MC3B
Connecting Components .......................................11-12
(Separate Sheets) ...... Mc1A, Mc1B, Mc2A, Mc2B
Input Assignment Chart
(Separate Sheet) ................................Mc5A, Mc5B
Remote Control:
HR085 Remote Control Push-buttons ...................... 14
How to use the HR085 Remote Control ................... 15
Front Panel:
C1100C Front Panel Displays, Controls, and Push-
buttons ....................................................................... 16
C1100T Front Panel Displays and Jack ..................... 17
Setup:
How to Operate the Setup Mode .............................. 18
Default Settings......................................................... 18
Fi r m w a re Ve r sio n ...................................................... 18
Input Settings ....................................................... 18 -20
Output Settings ......................................................... 20
Headphone Settings ............................................. 20-21
Power Control Triggers 1 and 2, 3 and 4 .................. 21
Data Ports .................................................................. 22
Passthru and Comm Port Baud Rate ........................ 22
Remote Control Codes .............................................. 23
IR Sensor and Power Mode ...................................... 23
Factory Reset ............................................................ 24
Operation:
How to Operate the C1100 ........................................26
Trim Funct ions ..................................................... 26-29
Mute, Trim, Adjust, HXD, Output Meters ............... 29
Passthru ..................................................................... 29
Headphone Jack and How to make a Recording ....... 30
Reset of Microprocessors .......................................... 30
Additional Information:
Photos ....................................................................31-33
Specifications ............................................................ 34
Packing Instruction ................................................... 35
Copyright 2015 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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PIN 3
General Information
Ground
1. The C1100 System consists of two separate chassis.
The C1100 Controller Chassis will be referred to as
the C1100C throughout this Owner’s Manual. In a
similar manner, the C1100 Tube Preamplifier Chassis will be referred to as the C1000T throughout
this Owner’s Manual.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the C1100 Audio Preamplifier.
3. The Main AC Power going to the C1100 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 malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations. When the C1100 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the
Microprocessor’s 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 Balanced and Unbalanced Outputs simultaneously,
connected to different Power Amplifiers.
5. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci-
bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.
6. The McIntosh C1100 is factory configured for im-
mediate use. It can also be customized to complement the components making up your system. Refer
to the C1100 “Setup Mode” starting on page 18 for
additional information.
7. The Remote Control Supplied with the C1100 Preamplifier is capable of operating other components.
For additional information go to www.mcintoshlabs.com.
General Information and Connector Information
8. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit. Use a Connection
Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
C1100. The signal from a connected External IR
Sensor will have priority over the signal from the
Front Panel IR Sensor.
9. Controller to Preamplier Cable Part No. 171‑872
is three foot, shielded 23 conductor, male-to-female custom cable. Two cables are required be-
tween Controller and Preamplier. Do not use any
other cable when connecting the C1100C Control-
ler to the C1100T Tube Preamplier.
10. 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.
11. For additional information on the C1100 and other
McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web
Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Input and Output Connectors on the C1100. Refer to
the diagrams for connections:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
PIN 2 PIN 1
Power Control and Trigger Connectors
The C1100 Power Control Out, Trigger and PASSTHRU Output Jacks send Power On/Off Signals (+12
volt/0 volt) when connected to other McIntosh Com-
PIN 1
PIN 3
PIN 2
ponents. An additional connection
is for controlling the illumination of
the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm
stereo mini phone plug is used for
connection to the Power Control,
Trigger and PASSTHRU Outputs on
Main, Triggers 1-4
and PASSTHRU
Power
Control
Meter
Illumination
Control
Ground
the C110 0.
Note: The Power Control, Trigger, PASSTHRU and Data
Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh
Parts Department:
Power Control, Trigger, PASSTHRU and Data
Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 3.5mm stereo
mini phone plugs on each end.
Data Port Connectors
The C1100 Data Out Ports send
Remote Control Signals to
Source Components. A 3.5mm
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
stereo mini phone plug is used
for connection.
IR IN Port Connectors
The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm
IR Data
Control
N/C
stereo mini phone plug and allows
the connection of other brand IR
Receivers to the C1100.
RS232 Data Port Cable
The RS232 Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug to a sub miniature DB 9 connector:
DB9
Data In
(DB9-pin2)
Data Out
(DB9-pin3)
Ground
(DB9-pin5)
(male connector)
PIN 1
PIN 6
PIN 5
PIN 9
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Introduction
The McIntosh C1100 Tube Preamplifier is one of the
finest Preamplifiers ever created with connections for
both analog and digital sources. The C1100T Outputs
have the ability to drive multiple Power Amplifiers.
The C1100 Audio Reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is
“The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Performance Features
• Dual Chassis with Dual Mono Design
The Dual Chassis design completely separates all
power supply, microprocessor and control circuits
from the pure audio circuits for total noise isolation.
To further aid in channel isolation, the circuitry for
both channels is totally separate, physically isolated
and shielded. The C1100C incorporates two identical
power supplies one for each channel, to help assure
total channel isolation.
• Fully Balanced Circuitry
The C1100T utilizes the very latest in Fully Balanced
Circuitry from the Input Connectors all the way to the
Output Connectors for the lowest possible noise and
distortion.
• Electromagnetic Input Switching with Level Trim
Adjustment
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions
for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All
the Inputs on the C1100T can be matched in level, so
there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between
the different Inputs.
• Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs
The C1100T has two precision Phono Preamplifier
Circuits, one for Moving Coil Phono Cartridges and
the other for Moving Magnet Cartridges. Both phono
inputs have selectable loading. The circuits use the
latest designs providing the lowest possible noise and
distortion. The close tolerance resistors and capacitors
used in the RIAA Correction Equalization Circuitry
provide an extremely flat frequency response.
• Balanced Inputs
The Balanced Inputs allow the connection of a source
component using long cable lengths without a loss in
sound qu a l it y.
• Precision Tracking Volume Control
Volume levels are controlled by a Precision Balanced
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with an Optical Encoder Rotary Control. This assures a 0.1dB
tracking accuracy between channels. There are 214
individual 0.5dB volume level steps with no noise as
the volume level is changed.
• Variable Rate Volume and Balance Controls
The C1100T Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance
Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with
control rotation.
®
• HXD
for Headphones
The C1100T Headphone Crossfeed Director Circuitry
® )
(HXD
phone Listening. HXD
improves the sound localization for Head-
TM
restores the directionality
component of the spatial sound stage normally heard
with Loudspeaker listening.
• Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display
The Front Panel Information Display indicates the
Source Selection, Volume/Balance Levels and Setup
Mode Selections. The display intensity is adjustable.
HXD® is a registered trademark of McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Introduction and Performance Features
• PASSTHRU Mode
The Automatic PASSTHRU Mode allows the C1100T
to become part of a Home Theater Multichannel
Sound System.
• Remote Control with External Sensor Input
The Remote Control provides control of the C1100C
operating functions and McIntosh Source Components
connected to it. Enjoy your McIntosh System from
another room in your home by connecting an external
sensor.
• Power Control Output and Trigger Assignment
A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On
of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components
and Accessories is included. The Power Control Trigger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given
Input/Output is selected.
• Dual Special Power Supply
Two fully separate and regulated Power Supplies with
special R-Core Power Transformers ensure stable
noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• LED Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by multiple extra long life Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) arranged with a special orientation.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
and the Lower Chassis are Stainless Steel with a
Mirror Finish. The Upper Chassis and Top Cover is
hairline brushed black Titanium Stainless Steel Finish.
This will ensure the pristine beauty of the C1100 will
be retained for many years to come.
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Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your C1100C. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing
the C1100C into cabinets.
Front View of the C1100C
17-1/2"
44.5cm
C1100C Dimensions
Rear View of the C1100C
17"
43.2cm
5-3/8"
13.7cm
4-5/8"
11.8cm
6"
15.2cm
5/8"
1.6cm
13/16"
2.0cm
2"
5.1cm
Side View of the C1100C
15-7/8"
40.3cm
14-1/2"
36.8cm
10-9/16"
26.8cm
3/16"
0.5cm
1-15/16"
4.9cm
4-13/16"
12.2cm
13-1/4"
33.7cm
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Installation
The C1100C can be placed upright on a table or
shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom
installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom
of the C1100C when it is custom installed as outlined
below. The four feet together with the mounting
screws should be retained for possible future use if the
C1100C is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your
C1100C. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the C1100C directly above a heat generating
component such as a high powered amplifier. Also
do not stack the C1100T on top of the C1100C. If all
the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation.
Allow at least 6 inches (15.2cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.1cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.5cm)
on each side of the Preamplifier, so that airf low is not
obstructed. Allow 20 inches (50.8cm) depth behind the
front panel. Allow 1‑7/16 inch (3.7cm) in front of the
mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out
a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to
the dimensions in the drawing.
C1100C Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
C1100C Side View
in Custom Cabinet
C1100C Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
Cabinet Front Panel
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Opening
for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
15-1/16"
38.3cm
17-3/16"
43.66cm
Opening for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
6"
15.2cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
7/8"
2-
7.3cm
8-1/8"
23.2cm
13-1/8"
Cutout
33.3cm
Opening
for
Ventilation
C1100C Installation
10-3/4"
27.3cm
Chassis
Spacers
15-1/16"
39.6cm
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally
on the unit. For purposes of
clarity, the above illustration
is not drawn to scale.
1-1/8"
2.9cm
12-5/16"
31.3cm
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Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your C1100T. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing
the C1100T into cabinets.
Front View of the C1100T
17-1/2"
44.5cm
C1100T Dimensions
Rear View of the C1100T
17"
43.2cm
5-3/8"
13.7cm
4-5/8"
11.8cm
6"
15.2cm
13/16"
2.0cm
2"
5.1cm
Side View of the C1100T
15-7/8"
40.3cm
14-1/2"
36.8cm
10-9/16"
26.8cm
3/16"
0.5cm
1-15/16"
4.9cm
4-13/16"
12.2cm
13-1/4"
33.7cm
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Installation
The C1100T can be placed upright on a table or
shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom
installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom
of the C1100T when it is custom installed as outlined
below. The four feet together with the mounting
screws should be retained for possible future use if the
C1100T is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your
C1100T. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the C1100T directly above a heat generating
component such as a high powered amplifier. Also
do not stack the C1100C on top of the C1100T. If all
the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation.
Allow at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.1cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.5cm)
on each side of the Preamplifier, so that airf low is not
obstructed. Allow 20 inches (50.8cm) depth behind the
front panel. Allow 1‑7/16 inch (3.7cm) in front of the
mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out
a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to
the dimensions in the drawing.
C1100T Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
C1100T Side View
in Custom Cabinet
C1100T Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
Cabinet Front Panel
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Opening
for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
15-1/16"
38.3cm
17-3/16"
43.66cm
Opening for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
6"
15.2cm
Cutout Opening
for Ventilation
2-7/8"
7.3cm
8-1/8"
23.2cm
13-1/8"
Cutout
Opening
Ventilation
33.3cm
for
C1100T Installation
10-3/4"
27.3cm
Chassis
Spacers
15-5/8"
39.6cm
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally
on the unit. For purposes of
clarity, the above illustration
is not drawn to scale.
1-1/8"
2.9cm
12-5/16"
31.3cm
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Rear Panel Connections
The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the
C1100C Controller and C1100T Tube Preamplifier is
located on a separate folded sheet contained in the
Owner’s Manual Packet.
Refer to separate sheet “Mc 3A” and “Mc3B” for
the Rear Panel Connections.
C1100C Controller Rear Panel
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C1100T Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel
Connecting Components
The C1100C has the ability to automatically switch
power On/Off to Source Components via the Power
Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using
the C1100C HR085 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the C1100C, remote control
operation of the system is possible from another room
and/or when the C1100 is located in a cabinet with the
doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the C1100 Input/Output/Control/PASSTHRU Connection Diagrams are located on the separate folded
sheets “Mc1A/1B and Mc2A/2B”. The Connection
Diagrams are examples of a typical audio system.
Your system may vary from this, however the actual
components would be connected in a similar manner.
For additional information refer to “Connector and
Cable Information” on page 4.
Notes: 1. The C1100C allows re-naming of the Audio
Input Names as indicated on the Front Panel
Information Display. Example, “UNBAL 1” may
be changed to “TUNER” or your own personal
preference. Refer to Setup “Inputs” on page 18.
2. For convenience, an “Input Assignment Chart”
on a separate sheet “Mc5A/5B” has been provide to keep track of changes.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control
In on the Turntable.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the Digital Audio Player
Trigger In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Audio
Player Trigger Out Jack to the SACD/CD Player
Power Control In Jack.
Rear Panel Connections and Connecting Components
4. Connect a Control Cable from the SACD/CD
Player Power Control Out Jack to the AM/FM
Tuner In Jack.
5. Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner
Power Control Out Jack to the Media Bridge Pwr
Ctrl (Power Control) In Jack.
6. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C POWER CONTROL OUT 1 Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack.
Notes: 1. If two separate Power Amplifiers are used
(Left and Right Channels), connect the Power
Control Output of the first Amplifier to the
Power Control Input on the second Amplifier.
2. By the defaut settings, POWER CONTROL
OUT 1 and 2 are active by default. They can
be switched On/Off by using the C1100C TRIM
Function.
7. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
C1100CS POWER CONTROL OUT 2 Jack to the
Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Power Control
In Jack.
8. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 5.
Data Control Connections:
9. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C DATA
PORTS 2 Jack to the TUNER Data In Jack.
Note: To have source components (e.g. Tuner) respond
only to their specific “Function Commands”
issued by the Remote Control, it is first necessary change the Data Ports Default settings for
the “Tuner” Input. Refer to Setup “Data Port
Assignment”on page 22.
10. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C CD
DATA PORT 3 Jack to the SACD/CD Player Data
In Jack.
11. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C DATA
PORT 1 Jack to the Media Bridge Data In Jack.
12. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 9 thru 11.
Sensor Connection:
13. Connect a Control Cable from the C1100C IR
INput Connector to the external Sensor. For additional information, refer to “General Information”
note 8 on page 4.
Audio Connections:
14. Connect an Audio Cable from the C1100T UN-
BALANCED INPUT 1 (Left and Right Channels)
Jacks to the Tuner Unbalanced Output Jacks.
15. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the C1100T
BALANCED INPUT 1 (Left and Right Chan-
nels) connectors to the SACD/CD Player Balanced
output connectors.
16. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the C1100T
BALANCED INPUT 3 (Left and Right Channels)
connectors to the Media Bridge Balanced output
connectors.
17. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the C1100T
BALANCED INPUT 2 (Left and Right Channels)
connectors to the Digital Audio Player Balanced
output connectors.
18. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turntable to the C1100T MC PHONO INPUT (Left and
Right Channels) Jacks.
Note: If the Turntable has a Moving Magnet Car-
tridge, connect the audio cables to the C1100T
MM PHONO INPUT instead of the MC Input.
19. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the C1100T
OUTPUT 1 connectors (Left and Right Channels)
to the Power Amplifiers (Primary Room) Balanced
(Left and Right) Inputs.
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