McIntosh C500 owner manual Passthru Connections, Power Connections

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How to connect the C500

19.Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Outputs to the C500 Preamplifier PROCES- SOR FROM LEFT and RIGHT Input Jacks.

20.Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Outputs to the C500 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR

(4) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Jacks.

21.Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Inputs to the C500 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR (4) LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS Jacks.

22.Connect XLR Cables from the C500 Preamplifier MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Balanced OUTPUTS, to one of the Balanced Inputs on the Left and Right McIntosh Power Amplifiers.

Note: If the C500 is not part of a Multichannel Audio System, proceed to step 25.

Passthru Connections:

The C500 Preamplifier has a special operating mode known as Passthru, when it is used as part of a McIntosh Multi- channel Sound System. The Front Left and Right Channels coming from the McIntosh A/V Control Center connect to a predetermined input at a preset volume level and then onto the Left and Right Main Power Amplifiers/Loudspeakers. Passthru requires several extra connections and activation by using the SETUP Mode of the C500.

The following connection instructions, together with the In- put and Output Connection Diagrams located on the sepa- rate folded sheet “Mc1B”, are an example of a typical audio system. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner.

For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 4.

23.Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh A/V Control Center Zone A Power Control Output Jack to the C500C PASSTHRU Input Jack.

Note: The Passthru Mode will also work non-McIntosh Multichannel Processors, the voltage required to activate the Passthru feature is +5 to +12 Volts D.C.

24.Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh A/V Control Center Zone A Outputs Front Left and Right to the C500P CDR (5) LEFT and RIGHT INPUT Balanced Connectors.

Note: Any of the C500C Inputs (except for the MM (8), MC (9) and Record Link Inputs) both Balanced or Unbalanced may be used for the Passthru Mode.

A.C. Power Connections:

25.Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the C500C AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet. Refer to figure B.

26.Proceed to page 23 for customizing the SETUP Fea- tures of the C500 Preamplifier.

Figure B

Connect to a live AC Outlet

Figure A

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Contents Controller/Preamplifier/Tube Preamplifier Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Customer ServiceThank You Please Take a MomentImportant Information Connector InformationIntroduction Introduction and Performance Features Side View of the C500C Dimensions17-1/2 Dimensions, con’t Installation Page C500 Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections C500 ControllerC500 Tube Preamplifier Power Control Connections How to connect the C500Data Control Connections Audio ConnectionsPassthru Connections Power ConnectionsPage Page How to Operate the Setup Modes Default Settings SetupRemote Control Firmware VersionVolume Display Trigger a Voltage Power ControlMeter Illumination Triamp Balanced Outputs Setup, con’t Trigger B Voltage Power ControlControl McIntosh MDA1000 Data Port Assigment Input Selection and Title ReassignmentTrim Level Adjustment Setup, con’tTrigger Selection Accessory ControlRecord Processor Listen ProcessorMoving Magnet Cartridge Capacitance Passthru ModeMoving Coil Cartridge Resistance C500 Preamplifier or C500 Tube Preamplifier Setup, con’t and Setup Settings ChartsRemote Control Push-Buttons Mute VolumeMono TrimPower On How to Operate the C500Source Selection Setup Mode Volume ControlHow To Make a Recording Listen and Record External ProcessorsOutput Meters Mono ModeSpeaker Output 1 How to use the Passthru Mode How to Operate the C500, con’tConfiguration Change Reset of MicroprocessorsSilent Audio Switching How to Operate the C500, con’t and Technical DescriptionVolume Adjustments Fully Balanced Circuitry Moving Coil Preamplifier Technical Description, con’tLogic Controlled Circuitry Meter and CircuitryBlock Diagrams Power Supply CircuitsSpecifications C500 Tube Preamplifier Specifications C500 Preamplifier and C500 Tube PreamplifierGeneral Specifications Specifications C500 Controller and GeneralPower Requirements Overall DimensionsPacking Instructions McIntosh Laboratory, Inc Chambers Street Binghamton, NY
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