McIntosh C712 Owners Manual

C712

SYSTEM

CONTROL

CENTER

C712

SYSTEM

CONTROL

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

ARE TO

PROTECT

YOU AND THE

MclNTOSH

INSTRUMENT. BE

SURE TO

FAMILIARIZE

YOURSELF WITH

THEM.

1. Read all instructions - Read the safety and operating instructions before

operating the instrument.

2. Retain Instructions - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future
reference.

3. Heed warnings - Adhere to warnings and operating instructions.

4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and use instructions.
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

5. Power Sources - Connect the power supply only to the type described in the

operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

6. Power Cord Protection - Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to

be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the instrument.

7. Ventilation - Locate the instrument for proper ventilation. For example, the

instrument should not be placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may
block ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

8. Heat - Locate the instrument away from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Wall or Cabinet Mounting - Mount the instrument in a wall or cabinet only as

described in the owner's manual.

10. Water and Moisture - Do not use the instrument near water - for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool, etc.

11. Cleaning - Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Clean the panel with

a cloth moistened with a window cleaner.

12. Object and Liquid Entry - Do not permit objects to fall and liquids to spill into the

instrument through enclosure openings.

13. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left

unused for a long period of time.

14. Damage Requiring Service - Service must be performed by qualified service

personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the instrument; or

C. The instrument has been exposed to rain; or
D. The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance or

E. The instrument has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

15. Servicing - Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel.

16. Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the inherent design features of the

polarized plug. Non-polarized line cord adapters will defeat the safety provided by
the polarized AC plug.

Copyright© 1997 by

Mclntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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17.

CAUTION:

(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION:

CETTEFICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES
PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 ELECTRICAL SHOCK

POUR PEVENIR

LES

CHOCS ELECRIQUES

CAUTION:

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

TO

DO NOT USE

PREVENT

PAS

THE

THIS

UTILISER

RISK

OF

IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

ARE TO

PROTECT

YOU AND THE

MclNTOSH
INSTRUMENT. BE
SURE TO
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH
THEM.

WARNING: THIS UNIT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING HIGH
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO

HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS CAN CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING IMPAIRMENT OR LOSS. USER

CAUTION IS ADVISED AND EAR PROTECTION IS

RECOMMENDED WHEN PLAYING AT HIGH VOLUMES.

LIGHTNING - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightning or power line surges.

OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in

fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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

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THANK

YOU

Your decision to own this piece of Mclntosh Stereo Equipment ranks you at the

very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have "The Best". The

Mclntosh dedication to "Quality", is assurance that you will receive thousands of
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 piece of
Mclntosh. This will ensure that you receive all the performance benefits this

instrument can offer you, and that it will become a highly valued part of your home
music system.

The serial number and purchase date are important to you for possible insurance

claim or future service. Record this information here.

Serial Number Purchase Date

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 5
HOW TO INSTALL THE C712 5,6
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS, SWITCHES AND PUSHBUTTONS 6, 7
REAR PANEL AND HOW TO MAKE CONNECTIONS 7 -10
C712 HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROLLER 10-12
SPECIFICATIONS 12

CUSTOM INSTALLATION DRAWING 13

FOLD OUT DRAWINGS OF FRONT AND BACK PANEL......... 14

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