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
IN-
STRUMENT 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 adaptors will defeat the safety provided by the polarized AC plug.
17.
CAUTION:
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION:
FICHE 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.
TO
PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK
POUR PREVENIR
LES
CHOCS
DO NOT USE
ELECTRIQUES
THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG
PAS
UTILISER CETTE
Copyright 1992 © by
Mclnlosh Laboratory Inc.
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.
CAUTION
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.
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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 hours 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, purchase date, and Mclntosh Laboratory Service Contract number are
important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. Record this information here.
Serial Number Purchase Date
Service Contract Number
Upon application, Mclntosh Laboratory provides a Service Contract to the original purchaser.
Your Mclntosh Authorized Service Agency can expedite repairs when you provide the Service Contract with the instrument for repair.
THANK
YOU
SERVICE CONTRACT 4
INTRODUCTION 5, 6
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS 7
FRONT PANEL PUSHBUTTONS AND DISPLAYS 7, 8
HR10 HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROLLER PUSHBUTTONS 8, 9
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 9, 10
AN EXAMPLE OF HOW TO PROGRAM AND OPERATE
A CR10 REMOTE SYSTEM 11
YOUR REMOTE SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 12, 13
SPECIFICATIONS 14
BLOCK DIAGRAM 14
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
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MclNTOSH
THREE YEAR
SERVICE
CONTRACT
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF 3 YEARS OF CONTRACT SERVICE . . .
FILL IN THE APPLICATION NOW.
Your CR10 Remote Control System will give you many years of satisfactory performance. If
you have any questions, please contact,
Mclntosh Laboratory Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903-2699
Phone: 607-723-3512
An application for A THREE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT is included with this manual.
The terms of the contract are:
1. If the instrument covered by this contract becomes defective, Mclntosh will provide all parts,
materials, and labor needed to return the measured performance of the instrument to the
original performance limits free of any charge. The service contract does not cover any
shipping costs to and from the authorized service agency or the factory.
2. Any Mclntosh authorized service agency will repair all Mclntosh instruments at normal
service rates. To receive the free service under the terms of the service contract, the service contract certificate must accompany the instrument when taken to the service agency.
3. Always have service done by a Mclntosh authorized service agency. If the instrument is
modified or damaged as a result of unauthorized repair the service contract will be cancelled. Damage by improper use or mishandling is not covered by the service contract.
4. The service contract is issued to you as the original purchaser. To protect you from
misrepresentation this contract cannot be transferred to a second owner.
5. Units in operation outside the United States and Canada are not covered by the Mclntosh
Factory Service Contract, irrespective of the place of purchase. Nor are units acquired
outside the USA and Canada, the purchasers of which should consult with their dealer
to ascertain what, if any, service contract or warranty may be available locally.
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A MclNTOSH CR10 REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL BE CUSTOM DESIGNED
FOR YOUR PARTICULAR NEEDS. THE ACTUAL CAPABILITIES OF EACH SYSTEM WILL
USUALLY BE DIFFERENT. THE PERFORMANCE FEATURES LISTED BELOW INDICATE
THE RANGE OF CAPABILITIES OF THE CR10. YOUR OWN SYSTEM MAY USE ALL OR
ONLY PART OF THE AVAILABLE COMBINATIONS. YOUR MclNTOSH DEALER WILL
ASSIST YOU IN THE PROPER CHOICE OF ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS FOR
YOUR PERSONAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.
The Mclntosh CR10 Remote Control system offers a wide variety of performance features
and combinations for an audio and video home entertainment system. The CR10 can accommodate a number of different optional accessories. This will allow you to customize your remote
control system so it will satisfy all your particular needs.
The CR10 system includes the following performance capabilities. Contact your Mclntosh
dealer for any other specific system requirements you may have.
FOUR INDEPENDENT CONTROL AREAS
The CR10 is shipped with two Area Control modules installed, for area one and area two.
Slots are provided to install two additional Model ACM-1 Area Control modules to allow control of two additional remote areas, for a total of four.
SIX PROGRAM SOURCES
Six separate source input signals can be used. These are CD (compact disc player or
changer), TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE 2, VIDEO and Auxiliary. Any of these six audio input signals
can be selected for any remote location.
INTRODUCTION
PRE-PROGRAMMING CAPABILITY
You can select the source program signal as well as the desired volume setting for each
area before the area amplifier is turned on.
FRONT PANEL LED STATUS INDICATORS
Long life LED indicators show,
1. Which input signal is selected for each remote area,
2. Which remote areas are selected and active,
3. The volume level for each selected remote area.
HR10 HAND HELD REMOTE CONTROLLER
The HR10 allows you to select the signal source and the volume level in a remote area.
You can also perform the following functions on accessory Mclntosh equipment.
Mclntosh Tuner or Tuner Preamplifier:
1. Select AM or FM signals.
2. Seek AM or FM stations, either up or down the frequency range.
3. Select up to eight station presets on AM or FM.
4. Search and audition the PRESET stations.
Mclntosh CD player or changer:
1. Select Play.
2. Select Next Track.
3. Select Previous (Back) Track.
4. Select Stop.
(CD changer only)
5. Select Single Disc.
6. Select the Disc to be played.
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