McIntosh C45 User Manual

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Audio Control Center

C45

Owner’s Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure 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.

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 amplifiers) 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 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.

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.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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 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.

2

Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center 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: 607-723-1545

Fax: 607-723-3636

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: 607-723-3515

Fax: 607-723-1917

Copyright 2003 ♥ by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Table of Contents

 

Safety Instructions ............................................................

2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment .............................

3

Technical Assistance and Customer Service .....................

3

Table of Contents ..............................................................

3

Important Information .......................................................

4

Connector Information ......................................................

4

Introduction .......................................................................

5

Performance Features .......................................................

5

Dimensions ........................................................................

6

Installation ........................................................................

7

Connections

 

Rear Panel Connections .....................................................

8

How to Connect for Power Control ...................................

9

How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation 10

How to Connect for Two Channel Operation ...................

11

How to Connect for Six Channel Operation ....................

12

Front Panel Features

 

Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-buttons,

 

and Switch .......................................................................

14

Setup

 

How to Operate the Setup Mode ......................................

15

Default Settings................................................................

15

Display Brightness and Firmware Version .......................

16

Country Code and Tune ...................................................

16

Re-Title Inputs and Level Adjustments ............................

17

6 Channel 1 and 2 Inputs .................................................

18

Balanced Input .................................................................

18

2 Channel Sub ..................................................................

19

Power Control Triggers ....................................................

19

Auto Tone.........................................................................

19

Remote Control Selection ................................................

20

Operation

 

How to Operate the C45 ..................................................

21

Remote Control Push-buttons ..........................................

24

How to Operate by Remote Control .................................

25

Additional Information

 

Preamplifier Specifications ..............................................

26

TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module

 

Introduction ......................................................................

27

Performance Features ......................................................

27

C45 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel

 

and Antenna Connections ...............................................

28

How to Connect Antenna Components.............................

29

Tuner Operation

 

How to Operate the Tuner ................................................

30

How to Optimize AM Reception ......................................

32

Additional Information

 

Tuner Specifications ........................................................

34

Packing Instructions .........................................................

35

3

Black (RF)
Data Signal N/C
Ground
Data Signal N/C
Data Ground
IR Input Port Connector
Data Port Connector
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3

Important Information

1.It is recommended that a qualified professional assist you in the choice and installation of a McIntosh Audio System for your home.

2.Before making any connections to the C45, make sure that the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. When the C45 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Mode the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.

3.The optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module can be added to the C45 Audio Control Center. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you wait. Refer to page 27 for additional information on the TM1.

4.The following Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department:

Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202

Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs.

5.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the C45.

6.Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in parallel for remote operation.

7.When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be connected to the McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center that uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coax Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the illustration below.

Shielded Cable Data Signal

Pin 1

Pin 8

 

 

 

(to Pin 1)

 

 

“F” Connector

Data Ground

RJ-45

 

 

(to Pin 2)

Plug

 

8.The Power Control Signal present at the ACC(B) Jack is controllable by either using the ACC ON or ACC OFF Push-buttons on the Remote Control or by assignment when in the Setup Mode. For additional information refer to page 19 “Power Control Triggers” in this manual.

9.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.

10. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and “dB” is the abbreviation.

Connector Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the C45. Refer to the diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

PIN 2: + Signal PIN 3: - Signal

Power Control and Trigger Connectors

The C45’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to

connect to the Power Control Input on

Positive

other McIntosh Components.

N/C

 

Ground

Data and IR Port Connectors

The C45’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control Signals and the IR Input

Port allows for the connection of other brands IR Sensors. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Data Port Inputs on McIntosh Source Units.

Keypad Terminal Connector

To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the C45, connect the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers listed below. There is a numbered connector built-in to each Keypad, which has a different pin out.

C45 RJ-45

WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad

1. Signal Data

1. Supply Voltage Positive

2. Signal Data Gnd.

2. Supply Voltage Negative

and Cable Shield

3. Cable Shield

3. N/C

4. Signal Data

4. Supply Voltage Negative

5. Signal Data Gnd

5.Supply Voltage Positive

6.N/C C45

7. N/C

Keypad

8. N/C

Socket

RAA1 Connector

Connect the shield and two leads of a shielded 2 conductor cable to the supplied 5 Pin Termi-

nal Connector Plug. Refer to the Red (TV) Green (GND) connection information on the top

cover of the RAA1.

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Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

The new McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center offers a highly refined combination of useful operating features with totally transparent electronic performance. At any time expand the enjoyment and functionality of the Audio Control Center with the addition of the optional TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed inside the C45. Combine a C45 with a McIntosh Power Amplifier and you will enjoy a system of unparalleled performance.

Performance Features

Balanced Inputs and Outputs

One pair of Balanced high level Inputs and a six channel Balanced Output are provided.

Precision Tracking Variable Rate Volume Control

Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking accuracy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB steps. The Variable Rate Volume Control Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control rotation.

Tone Control with Assignable Bypass

The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be removed from the Signal Path of any selected input.

Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display

The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source Selection and Volume Levels. The Setup Mode Selections and Adjustments are also displayed. The display intensity is fully adjustable.

Electromagnetic Input Switching with Level Trim

Adjustment and Title Reassignment

Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the C45 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input Title reassigned to match the sources in the system.

Power Control Output and TriggerAssignment

A Power Control connection for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Power Amplifiers, Source Components and Accessories is included. Two of the Power Control Outputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.

Multichannel Inputs

There are two six channel Inputs that are assignable for sources such as DVD-Audio Player, Super Audio CD Player and Satellite Receivers.

Precision Parts

Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used throughout.

Low Distortion

Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.002%. Music is amplified with total transparency and accuracy.

Moving Magnet Phono Input

There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet

Cartridges.

Remote Control

The C45 includes a Remote Control that allows remote operation of the Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons.

Optional External Keypad Sensor Input

There are provisions for connecting External Keypad and/or Sensors, which allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from other room(s) in your home.

Subwoofer Output

The C45 Audio Control Center provides a subwoofer output from the two channel and six channel inputs.

Special Power Supply

Fully regulated Power Supply with shielded power transformer ensures stable noise free operation even if the power line should vary.

Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long life LEDs.

Glass Front Panel

The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the C45 will be retained for many years.

5

Dimensions

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C45. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C45 into cabinets.

Front View of the C45

Rear View of the C45

5/8" 1.59cm

Side View of the C45

13/16" 2.06cm

17-1/2"

44.45cm

17"

43.18cm

13-1/4"

33.65cm

15-7/8"

40.32cm

14-1/2" 36.83cm

11-1/2" 29.21cm

5-3/8" 6"

13.69cm 15.24cm

4-5/8"

11.75cm

3/16"

0.48cm 4-13/16" 12.22cm

1"

2.54cm

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Installation

 

 

Installation

 

The C45 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing

operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2

on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of

inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on

furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be

each side of the Audio Control Center, so that airflow is not

removed from the bottom of the C45 when it is custom in-

obstructed. Allow 17 inches (43.18cm) depth behind the

stalled as outlined below. The four feet together with the

front panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch (2.9cm) in front of the mount-

mounting screws should be retained for possible future use

ing panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventila-

if the C45 is removed from the custom installation and used

tion hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions

free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout

in the drawing.

and unit dimen-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sions are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shown.

 

 

 

 

17-1/16"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always pro-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43.34cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vide adequate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ventilation for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

your C45. Cool

C45 Front Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4-

 

operation en-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7/8"

sures the long-

Custom Cabinet Cutout

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.38cm

est possible op-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

erating life for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

any electronic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

instrument. Do

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

not install the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C45 directly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

above a heat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

generating com-

 

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ponent such as

 

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a high powered

 

Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

amplifier. If all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the components

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are installed in

C45 Side View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a single cabinet,

in Custom Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a quiet running

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ventilation fan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

can be a defi-

 

Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nite asset in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spacers

 

Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maintaining all

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.08cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the system com-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ponents at the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

coolest possible

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

operating tem-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.21cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.54cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

perature.

C45 Bottom View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14"

 

 

 

15-1/16"

 

A custom

in Custom Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening

 

 

 

 

38.26cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35.56cm

 

 

 

cabinet installa-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion should pro-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

vide the follow-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing minimum

 

3/4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

spacing dimen-

 

 

 

 

 

 

10-5/8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sions for cool

 

1.91cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.99cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Balanced Main OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all six channels

Unbalanced Main OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all six channels

Rear Panel Connections

Unbalanced 6 CHANNEL INPUT Number 2 for signals coming from a six channel component source

VCR, TAPE, SAT,

Unbalanced 6 CHANNEL

DVD, CD2, CD,

INPUT Number 1 for signals

TUNER unbalanced

coming from a six channel

INPUTS accept high

component source

level program source

 

 

signals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the power

IR INPUT for

VCR and TAPE

DATA PORTs send signals

Ground

cord to a live AC

connecting an

Record Outputs

to compatible source compo-

connection

outlet. Refer to in-

IR Receiver

contain the sig-

nents to allow remote con-

for turntables

formation on the

 

nals for making

trol operation

 

back panel of the

 

a recording

 

 

C45 to determine

 

 

 

 

the correct voltage

 

 

 

 

External KEYPAD or Sensor Jack permits the connection of a McIntosh Keypad or IR Sensor for remote operation

POWER CONTROL and Trigger Outputs send

BALANCED

Turn-On signals to other components connected

INPUTS for a

to the C45. The MAIN Jacks send the signal

two channel

when the C45 is switched On. The ACC POWER

component

CONTROL sends a turn On/Off signal to other

source

components using the Remote Control or

 

preselected in Setup. The SETUP Feature in the

 

C45 allows the MAIN(A) and ACC(B) Power

 

Control Jacks to be re-assigned to Switch On

 

when the desired Input Source is selected.

 

PH/AUX accepts high level program source signals or signals from a Moving Magnet Phono Cartridge. The SETUP feature determines whether the Input Jacks are set for AUX or PHONO

8

How to Connect for Power Control

How to Connect for Power Control

The three Power Control Jacks have default settings as explained on page 8. The hookup example below utilizes the default settings. If you wish to use any one of the two assignable Power Control Outputs as a dedicated Trigger instead, connect that Component Source Unit’s Power Control Input to the desired Trigger Output MAIN(A) or ACC(B). The default setting in the C45 Setup needs to be changed to match the new Power Control Connection.

1.Connect a Control Cable from the C45 POWER CONTROL MAIN(A) Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh CD Player.

McIntosh CD Player

2.Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh DVD-Audio Player.

3.Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh DVD-Audio Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control Jack on the McIntosh Power Control.

Note: The McIntosh Power Control provides AC Power Switching to components that do not have Power Control Connections.

4.Connect a Control Cable from the C45 POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Power Amplifier.

McIntosh DVD-Audio Player

McIntosh PowerAmplifier

McIntosh

Power Control

9

McIntosh CD Player

How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation

How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation

Data Control Connections facilitate the ability to remotely operate McIntosh Source Components using the supplied C45 Audio Control Center Remote Control. By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater to the C45, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a Tape Deck can be remotely controlled using a McIntosh Remote Control and Keypad/Sensor.

1.Connect a Control Cable from the C45 DVD DATA PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh DVD-Audio Player.

2.Connect a Control Cable from the C45 TUNER DATA PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh Tuner.

3.Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the C45 TAPE DATA PORT Jack to the Number 1 DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater. Connect the Emitter Eye plug end to the McIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater EMITTER Jack and attach the Emitter Eye over the IR Sensor Window on the Tape Deck.

4.Optionally, connect a cable from the KEYPAD Jack to a Keypad.

Note: A Wall Mounted IR Sensor may also be used in place of the Keypad.

McIntosh DVD-Audio Player

McIntosh Keypad

 

 

 

McIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater

 

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McIntosh C45 User Manual

How to Connect for Two Channel Operation

How to Connect for Two Channel Operation

The C45 Audio Control Center has assignable Inputs. Before the Balanced and Phono Inputs can be used, they must be first selected in the Setup Mode, refer pages 15, 17 and 18.

1.Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C45 RF and LF Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Balanced INPUTS.

Note: The unbalanced RF and LF Audio OUTPUTS and unbalanced Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the Balanced Connections.

2.Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh CD Player Balanced Audio Outputs to the C45 R and L BALANCED INPUTS.

McIntosh CD Player

Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs and CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced Connections.

3.Connect Audio Cables from a McIntosh DVD-Audio Player 2CH Outputs to the C45 DVD INPUTS.

4.Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the C45 PH/AUX INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Connection to the GND grounding post.

5.Connect an Audio Cable from the C45 TAPE OUTPUTS to the Record Inputs of a Tape Recorder and from the C45 TAPE INPUTS to a Tape Recorder Outputs.

6.Connect the C45 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.

McIntosh DVD-Audio Player

McIntosh PowerAmplifier

Turntable

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Tape Deck

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