Mcintosh MPC500 User Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MPC500
Power Controller
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide”
Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MPC500 Power
Controller ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners with the desire to protect your
audio components. You now have “The Best.” The
McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that
you will receive many years of enjoyment from this
unit.
Please take 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 products, 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 need 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: 607-723-3512
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
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2
(Separate Sheet) ................... Important Additional
Operation Information Guide
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ....................... 2
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .............. 2
Table of Contents ........................................................ 2
General Information ................................................... 2
Connector and Cable Information ..............................3
Introduction .................................................................3
Performance Features ................................................. 4
Dimensions .................................................................5
Installation ..................................................................6
Rear Panel Connections (100V-120V) ........................7
How to Connect for 100V-120V .................................. 8
Rear Panel Connections (220V-240V) ........................ 9
How to Connect for 220V-240V ...............................10
Front Panel Displays and Controls ............................ 12
How to Operate .................................................... 13 -15
Photos ................................................................... 16-17
Specifications ............................................................ 18
Packing Instruction ................................................... 19
Copyright 2019 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
General Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
Owner’s Manual(s) for component(s) connected to
the MPC500.
2. McIntosh MPC500 Products are marketed world
wide. There are two different versions of the
MPC500 Components. Each of the different versions of MPC500 have different AC Outlet Connectors and operate with either 100Volts to 120Volts
or 220Volts to 240Volts. This MPC500 Owner’s
Manual contains information about both versions
of the MPC500 to meet the different AC Power and
Safety Requirements for use in your country.
3. The Main AC Power going to the MPC500 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.
4. The MPC500 is designed for connection with Audio/Video Components. This would include components such as Preamplifiers, A/V Control Centers,
Source Components, Integrated Amplifiers and
Power Amplifiers with low to modest power output.
5. The total amount of current drawn by all the
components connected to the MPC500 should not
exceed the Current Amperage Rating indicated on
the rear panel of your MPC500. Typically, components consuming low amounts of energy are rated
in wattage instead of current. Refer to the MPC500
Versions chart on the next page for converting a
wattage rating into an approximate current rating.
6. Caution: Verify the protective earthing connection
of socket-outlet for the plug of AC input
power cord by a Skilled person.
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Connector and Cable Information
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 8
MPC500 Versions
120VAC 230VAC
Watts Rating
on component
0- 50 Watts
51-100 Watts
101-150 Watts
151-200 Watts
201-250 Watts
Approximate
current
0.5A 0.25A
1A 0.5A
1.5A 0.75A
2A 1A
2.5A 1.25A
Approximate
current
7. For additional information on the MPC500 and
other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh
Website at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Connector and Cable Information
RS232 Data Port Cable
The RS232 Data Cable has 3.5mm stereo mini
phone plug at both ends of the
cable. Some Source Component
Products use a sub miniature
DB9 Connector on their rear
panels. Therefore, connecting
from those Source Components
requires an adaptor cable with a
3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Plug
on one end to a DB9 Connector
on the other end of the cable.
Those type of cables are available from various retail
stores that sell Computer Cables.
PIN 1
PIN 6
Data In
(DB9-pin2)
Data Out
(DB9-pin3)
Ground
(DB9-pin5)
DB9
(male connector)
PIN 5
PIN 9
following information includes the eight pin connector
Socket and the Ethernet Connection Cable.
Ethernet RJ45 Socket
1. Transmit Data (+) 5. N/C
2. Transmit Data (-) 6. Receive Data (-)
3. Receive Data (+) 7. N/C
4. N/C 8. N/C
Ethernet Cable - Straight Thru Connections
Pin 8
Pin Number - Wire Color Pin Number - Wire Color
1. Orange/White → 1. Orange/White
2. Orange → 2. Orange
3. Green/White → 3. Green/White
4. Blue → 4. Blue
5. Blue/White → 5. Blue/White
6. Green → 6. Green
7. Brown/White → 7. Brown/White
8. Brown → 8. Brown
Antenna “F” Connector
ANTenna IN, connects to the Cable Company Signal.
The ANTenna OUT, connects to a FM Tuner Connector.
“F” Connector
Data Signal
Ethernet Network Cable
The Ethernet Data Cable is for the connection of Data
Signal from an Outside Data Network Source to various Audio/Video System Components. The Ethernet
RJ45 Socket has eight electrical connections of which
includes Receiving Data and Transmitting Data. The
Coaxial
Shielded
Cable
Ground
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Introduction
The McIntosh MPC500 Power Controller provides a
High Degree of Continuous Surge Protection to the
Audio/Video Components that are connected to the
MPC500 while performing their operational functions.
Performance Features
• Illuminated Multifunction Display
The comprehensive On-Screen Display makes it easy
to perform setup. The Front Panel display indicates
Voltage and Current at all times of connected McIntosh Components along with other operating functions.
• AC Line Surge Protection & EMI Filtering
The McIntosh MPC500 utilizes the finest, most
sophisticated surge suppression technology available.
It incorporates TPMOVs that are thermally protected
from abnormal overvoltage occurrences and have
four times the surge capability of the common MOVs
(Metal Oxide Varistor) devices used by other companies. The MPC500 also offers EMI Filtering from the
AC Line source for the components connected to it.
nected components by continuously monitoring the
input voltage and then switching off the rear outlets
during a fault.
• Power Control Assignment
The Power Control input connection provides convenient switching ON/OFF of any connected components by removing/connecting the power from the
desired outlet. All the Power Control ports are individually configured allowing for extreme customization.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the McIntosh MPC500 with your
McIntosh System.
• Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis
Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel
uses long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and
the Steel Chassis ensures the pristine beauty of the
MPC500 will be retained for many years.
• Low Voltage DC Surge Protection
The McIntosh MPC500 utilizes GDT (Gas Discharge
Tubes), PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient
thermistors) and TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression)
components to protect your low voltage devices. This
cascade approach provides a lower clamping voltage
with increased surge capability.
• Over/Under Voltage Protection
The McIntosh MPC500 Over/Under Voltage Protection circuitry prevents possible damage to your con-
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Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your MPC500.
Front View of the MPC500
17-1/2"
44.5cm
Dimensions
Rear View of the MPC500 (100V-120V)
17-1/8"
43.5cm
13-1/4"
33.7cm
Rear View of the MPC500 (220V-240V)
17-1/8"
43.5cm
5-3/8"
13.7cm
4-5/8"
11.8cm
6"
15.2cm
5/8"
1.6cm
13/16"
2.1cm
2"
5.1cm
Side View of the MPC500
15-3/4"
40cm
14-5/8"
37.1cm
10-9/16"
26.8cm
3/16"
0.5cm
1-15/16"
4.9cm
4-13/16"
12.2cm
13-1/4"
33.7cm
4-5/8"
11.8cm
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Installation
Installation
The MPC500 can be placed upright on a table or
shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom
installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your
choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom
of the MPC500 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting
screws should be retained for possible future use if the
MPC500 is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your
MPC500. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the MPC500 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier. If
all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation.
Allow at least 2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.08cm) below the bottom, 3 inches (7.62cm)
behind the rear panel and 2 inches (5.08cm) on each
side of the Power Controller, so that airflow is not
obstructed. Allow 7/8 inch (2.22cm) in front of the
mounting
ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to
the dimensions in the drawing.
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When the MPC500 is installed together with other Mc-
Intosh Components, check clearances on all components
before proceeding.
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panel for clearance. Be sure to cut out a
MPC500 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
MPC500 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
MPC500 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally
on the unit. For purposes of
clarity, the above illustration
is not drawn to scale.
Cabinet Front Panel
Cabinet
Front
Panel
Opening
for Ventilation
Support
Shelf
2"
5.08cm
17-1/16"
43.34cm
Opening for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
2"
5.08cm
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
1-5/8"
4.13cm
10"
25.4cm
Cutout
Opening
for
Ventilation
13-11/16"
34.77cm
15"
38.1cm
7-3/8"
18.78cm
Chassis
Spacers
15"
38.1cm
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