McIntosh MC-500 Owners manual
MC500
POWER
AMPLIFIER
MC 500
POWER
AMPLIFIER
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ARE
TO
PROTECT
YOU AND THE
McINTOSH
INSTRUMENT.
BE SURE TO
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF
WITH THEM.
Copyright© 1996 by
Mclntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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 fail 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.
17. CAUTION. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED)
PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
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ATTENTION: POUR PEVENIR LES CHOCS ELECRIQUES PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UN AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND ANS
EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
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.
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.
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ARE
TO
PROTECT
YOU AND THE
McINTOSH
INSTRUMENT.
BE SURE TO
FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF
WITH THEM.
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.
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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 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 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
INSTALLATION 5
FRONT PANEL FEATURES 5,6
HOW TO CONNECT INPUTS 6
HOW TO CONNECT OUTPUTS 7, 8
CONNECTING DIAGRAMS 9. 10
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 11, 12, 13
SPECIFICATIONS 14
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