McIntosh C-38 Brochure

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REMOTE

SYSTEM

CONTROL

CENTER

Remote Control For Two Areas

The Model C38 System Control
Center has built-in capability to con-
trol two separate areas. The Listen cir-

cuit corresponds to the main area A,

and the Record circuit remote area B.

Interfaces With The CR 10 Remote

Control System

The C38 includes a connector to
allow it to interface with the CR10
Remote Control System. The C38
becomes the main area, and the CR10
allows four additional remote areas to
be added.

logic Driven Electromagnetic

Switching

DIGITAL LOGIC integrated circuits
drive ELECTROMAGNETICSWITCHES
for the most reliable, lowest distortion
switching system available.

Nine Program Source Selections

PHONO/AUX, CD1, CD2, TUNER,

SPECIfiCATIONS

TAPE1,TAPE2,TAPE3,and VIDEO are
available for both Listen and Record

functions.

New Features

Balanced output jacks are now includ-
ed. Nine Serial Data Ports allow
transfer of data to compatible ac-
cessory equipment as well as the

HC-1 Home Controller. Two CD con-
trol connectors are provided for two
CD players or a player and a CD
changer. A Tuner Control connector is
also provided. Separate switched AC
outlets are provided for area A and
area B power amplifiers.

Familiar Popular Mcintosh Features

The most popular Mcintosh features
include an Active Variable Loudness
Control, dual signal processor loops,
area muting and switched outputs for
additional power amplifiers.

Use With The Optional HC-1
Home Controller

The optional Mcintosh Model HC1
Home Controller can be added to
allow control of other devices in the
home such as lights or motors. For ex-
ample, you could raise or lower a
motorized TV screen.

Remote Accessories

An optional Model WK-1, wall
mounted keypad can be used in each
area. Up to four IR sensors or
keypads can be wired on each remote

circuit.

Expandable AudiolVideo Switching

Five additional AudiolVideo inputs can
be added and controlled by use of
the optional Model MVS-3
AudiolVideo Switcher.

All Glass Front Panel

The "Classic Mcintosh" all glass front
panel has all nomenclature illumi-

nated, including the pushbuttons.

PERFORMANCE LIMITS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

+0, -05dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

RATED OUTPUT

2.5 volts at Main and switched 1 and

2 and Area B Outputs

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

600 ohms at Main, Switched 1 and 2

and Area B

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT

Main and Switched 1 and 2 Out-

puts, 8 volts from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

0.002%maximum from 20Hz to

20,000Hzat rated output

SENSITIVITY

Phono: 2.5mV for 25V rated output,

(O.5VIHF)

High Level: 250mV for 2.5V rated

output, (50mV IHF)

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO,
A-WEIGHTED

Phono: 90dB below 10mV input,

(84dB IHF)

High Level: 105dB below rated out-

put, (95dB IHF).

MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL

Phono: 90mV
High Level: 10V

INPUT IMPEDANCE

Phono: 47Kohms and 65pF

capacitance

High Level: 22K ohms

VOLTAGE GAIN

Phono to Tape: 40dB
Phono to Main: 60dB
High Level to Tape: OdB
High Level to Main: 20dB

TONE CONTROLS

Bassand Treble variable 12dB boost

to 12dB cut

FOUR AC POWER OUTlETS

1 switched for accessories,1 switched
for area A power amplifier, 1 switched
for area B power amplifier and 1
unswitched

POWER REQUIREMENTS

120volts, SO/60Hz,25 watts

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

SIZE

Front Panel: 17 1/2 inches (44.5cm)

wide, by 5 3/8 inches (13.7cm)high.

Depth behind front panel including

clearance for connectors is 16 7/8

inches (43cm). Knob clearance re-

quired in front of the mounting panel

is 1 3/8 inches (3.5cm).

FINISH

Front panel is glass with GoldlTeal

nomenclature illumination. The

chassis is black.

WEIGHT

23 pounds (10.4Kg)net, 35 pounds

(15.9Kg)in shipping carton.

The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of Mcintosh Laboratory Incorporated who reservethe

right to improve design without notice.

MciNTOSH LABORATORY INC.

2 CHAMBERS ST., BINGHAMTON, NY 13903-2699

607-723-3512