McIntosh MPC-1500 Owners manual
Power Controller
MPC1500
Owner’s Manual
Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron Manufacturing Inc.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
The lightning ash 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 sufcient
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 im-
portant operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the litera-
ture 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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied 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 qualied 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 lled 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.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
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Thank You
Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MPC1500 Power
Controller 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 enjoyment from this component.
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: 607-724-0549
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 2008 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 3
Table of Contents .............................................................. 3
General Information ......................................................... 3
Connector and Cable Information .................................... 4
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ....................................................... 4
Dimensions ....................................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................................ 6
Rear Panel Connections .................................................... 7
How to Connect in a Two Channel System ...................... 8
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System .................... 9
Front Panel Displays and Controls ...................................10
How to Operate the MPC1500 .........................................11
Specifications ...................................................................14
Packing Instructions ........................................................15
General Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the MPC1500 Power Controller.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MPC1500 and any
other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied
until all the system components are connected together.
Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some
or all of the system’s normal operations.
3. In the event the MPC1500 Power Controller overheats
due to improper ventilation and/or high ambient temperature, the Power Controller will switch off. When
the MPC1500 has returned to a safe operating temperature, normal operation will resume.
4. The MPC1500 is designed for connection of Audio/
Video Components with low energy consumption.
This would include components such as Preamplifiers,
A/V Control Centers, Source Components, Integrated
Amplifiers and Power Amplifiers with low to modest
power output.
The total amount of current drawn by all the components connected to the MPC1500 should not exceed 11.2
Amps. Typically, components consuming low amounts
of energy are rated in watts. To calculate the total
energy consumed, it is usually easier to convert components rated in Watts to a current rating and then add up
the total current consumed. To convert a wattage rating
into an approximate current rating take the watts rating
and divide it by 100. For example, if a component has a
rating of 65 watts divide it by 100, this would provide
an approximate rating of 0.65 Amps.
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Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Power
Control
Meter
Illumination
Control
Ground
Connector and Cable Information
Power Control Connector
The MPC1500 Global Power Control Input and Local
Power Control Inputs receive On/Off signals from +5 to
+12 volts. The Global Power Control Output will provide
a +12 volt Output Signal with a current up to 20mA. The
Local Power Control Outputs will
in turn provide from +5 to +12 volt
Output Signal (Input Signal De-
pended). The Global Power Control
Input has an additional connection
for controlling the illumination of
the MPC1500 Voltage and Current Output Meters. The 1/8
inch stereo mini phone plug connects to a Preamplifier or
an A/V Control Center Power Control Output.
Note: The Power Control Connecting Cable is available from
the McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
Introduction
Now you can add to your system the advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MPC1500
Power Controller. It offers full transformer isolation from
the incoming AC Line for the components connected to it.
The MPC1500 helps to assure the sound and video reproduction from your McIntosh System is the best it can be,
totally transparent and absolutely accurate.
Performance Features
• Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer
The very large Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer
used in the MPC1500 occupies over three quarters of the
internal space in the chassis. It ensures stable noise free
operation for the audio/video components connected to the
MPC1500. It also isolates them from potential interference
produced from common household appliances that utilize
motors, compressors and electronic control devices.
emanating from the Transformer and thus will not distract from musical enjoyment, even with varying AC Line
conditions.
• Superior Line Surge Protection
The McIntosh MPC1500 utilizes the finest, most sophisticated surge suppression technology available. Unlike
most of the AC Line Surge protection devices available,
the MPC1500 doesn’t rely on commonly used inexpensive
MOV devices. The MOV’s can fail after just one surge thus
no longer providing protection and they can allow as much
as 300 volts through to the connected components allowing substantial damage to occur. The MPC1500 incorporates TorusTM Surge Suppression Circuitry, which activates
around 2V above peak nominal voltage providing constant
long term protection.
• Illuminated Voltage and Current Meters
The Illuminated Voltage and Current Meters indicate at all
times the voltage available to your McIntosh Components
and the actual current consumed by them.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient
Turn-On/Off of the McIntosh MPC1500 with your McIntosh System.
• Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the MPC1500 are extruded aluminum panels
with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized
finish.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes
(LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty
of the MPC1500 will be retained for many years.
• Stable Voltage
The MPC1500’s Large Isolation Power Transformer minimizes variations in the voltage available to the connected
components as they draw more current, up to the 11.2 Amp
rating.
• Lono Technology
The LONOTM (Low Noise) Transformer Technology from
Plitron used in the MPC1500, eliminates audible noise
LONOTM - is a registered trademark of Plitron Manufacturing Inc.
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Tor usTM - Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron
Manufacturing Inc.
Dimensions
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17-1/2"
44.45cm
7 -5/8"
19.37cm
3/16"
0.48cm
16-1/16"
40.8cm
Front View of the MPC1500
Rear View of the MPC1500
Side View of the MPC1500
7 -1/8"
18.10cm
13/16"
2.06cm
6-7/16"
16.35cm
13-1/4"
33.66cm
18-1/16"
45.88cm
17-1/16"
43.34cm
6-1/2"
16.51cm
1-1/2"
3.81cm
13-11/16"
34.77cm
1-3/32"
2.77cm
The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for your MPC1500. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing the
MPC1500 into cabinets.
Dimensions
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