How to Connect for Bridged Subwoofer Mode

How to Connect for Bridged Subwoofer Mode

There are many different possible Vehicle Audio System combinations utilizing the MCC302 Power Amplifier. It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all as- pects of Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selection and installation. The illustration below is just one of the many possible combinations.

1.Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC302 ON Connector on the right side of the ampli- fier.

Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to the battery.

2.Connect a wire from a McIntosh Control Center with Power Guard to the MCC302 PG Connector on the right side of the amplifier.

3.Connect cables (up to 12AWG) from four separate loudspeakers connected in a series/parallel combina- tion, to the Amplifier’s Channels 1 and 2 BRIDGE

OUTPUT Terminals, being careful to observe the cor- rect polarities.

4.Connect audio cables from the Control Center Outputs to the McIntosh Power Amplifier (Upper Range) Inputs 1 and 2.

5.Connect audio cables from the McIntosh Power Ampli- fier (Upper Range) Outputs 1 and 2 to the MCC302, Inputs 1 and 2.

Note: The Subwoofer Output is summed from both of the Input Channels and can be remotely controlled by connecting a cable from the SUB REMOTE CONTROL jack to the Optional External Rotary Control.

6.Connect the MCC302 to the vehicle battery terminals using size 4AWG (maximum) cables.

Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of a suitable size as close as possible to the battery.

McIntosh Control Center

McIntosh Power Amplifier (Upper Range)

Power Guard

Amp ON

Left Front

Right Front

McIntosh External

Subwoofer Rotary Control

(-)

(+)

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(+)

-Vehicle + Battery

Fuse

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