McIntosh C500 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended 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.

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 amplifiers) 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 fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 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 qualified 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 filled 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, fire or the like.

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Contents Controller/Preamplifier/Tube Preamplifier Important Safety Instructions Thank You Customer ServiceTable of Contents Please Take a MomentIntroduction Connector InformationImportant Information Introduction and Performance Features Dimensions Side View of the C500C17-1/2 Dimensions, con’t Installation Page C500 Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections C500 ControllerC500 Preamplifier Data Control Connections How to connect the C500Power Control Connections Audio ConnectionsPower Connections Passthru ConnectionsPage Page How to Operate the Setup Modes Remote Control SetupDefault Settings Firmware VersionMeter Illumination Trigger a Voltage Power ControlVolume Display Control McIntosh MDA1000 Setup, con’t Trigger B Voltage Power ControlTriamp Balanced Outputs Input Selection and Title Reassignment Data Port AssigmentSetup, con’t Trim Level AdjustmentAccessory Control Trigger SelectionListen Processor Record ProcessorMoving Coil Cartridge Resistance Passthru ModeMoving Magnet Cartridge Capacitance Setup, con’t and Setup Settings Charts C500 Preamplifier or C500 Tube PreamplifierRemote Control Push-Buttons Mono VolumeMute TrimSource Selection How to Operate the C500Power On How To Make a Recording Volume ControlSetup Mode Listen and Record External ProcessorsSpeaker Output 1 Mono ModeOutput Meters How to Operate the C500, con’t How to use the Passthru ModeReset of Microprocessors Configuration ChangeVolume Adjustments How to Operate the C500, con’t and Technical DescriptionSilent Audio Switching Fully Balanced Circuitry Logic Controlled Circuitry Technical Description, con’tMoving Coil Preamplifier Meter and CircuitryPower Supply Circuits Block DiagramsSpecifications C500 Preamplifier and C500 Tube Preamplifier Specifications C500 Tube PreamplifierPower Requirements Specifications C500 Controller and GeneralGeneral Specifications Overall DimensionsPacking Instructions McIntosh Laboratory, Inc Chambers Street Binghamton, NY
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