McIntosh C220 How to Operate the Setup Modes, Default Settings, Firmware Version, Balance

Setup

How to Operate the Setup Modes

Your McIntosh C220 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoy- ment of superb audio without the need for further adjust- ments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the oper- ating settings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display.

1.Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch On the C220.

Note: The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C220 is in Standby mode.

2.Press the C220 Front Panel SETUP Push-button. The LED above the SETUP Push-button will illuminate and the Front Panel Display will indicate C220 V1.00 or higher. Refer to figure 1.

Note: The Front Panel Display will indicate C220 V1.00 or higher the first time, after that it will dis- play whatever Setup Mode was last accessed.

Figure 1

3.Press Menu  (MONO) Push-button and notice that with each press of the push-button, the Setup Mode goes forwards through ten different possible adjust- ment selections and one informational display.

4.Press Menu  (TONE BYPASS) Push-button and no- tice that with each press of the push-button, the Setup Mode goes backwards through the possible adjustment selections and one informational display.

5.To exit from a specific Setup Mode, press the SETUP Push-button a second time. The LED above the SET- UP Push-button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display. Refer to figure 2.

Default Settings

Function Name	Setting	Page No.
REMOTE	NORMal	13
TUBE LED	ON	13
AUTOTONE	ON	13
ACCessory < C >	MAIN	13
TRIGger	TUNER > --	13
DISPLAY	7	12
INPut	TUNer > TUNer	12
TRIM	0.0 TUNner	11
BALANCE	00	16
C220	V_._ _	11

Firmware Version

The C220 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. The Version of the Firmware in the C220 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode.

1.Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode.

2.Press the Menu  or Menu  Push-button until C220 V1.00 or higher appears. Refer to figure 1.

3.The number after the character “V” is the Firmware number.

4.Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.

Balance

For information on using the Balance adjustment, refer to “How to Operate, Balance (Trim Function)” on page 16.

Figure 2

Default Settings

The Default Settings Chart at the top of the page (right column) indicate the Function Name, default Settings and the page number for instructions on how to change it.

Trim Level Adjustment

Source Components can have slightly different volume levels resulting in the need to readjust the C220 Volume Control when switching between different sources. The C220 allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source Inputs for the same relative volume. The Tuner and CD Inputs are used in the following example.

Note: The range of adjustment is ± 6dB. The Tape/Record Output Levels are unaffected by any changes in the Level Trim Settings. The Trim adjustments made are retained in permanent memory. They can be changed by performing a new Trim Procedure. The Tuner Input Volume Level can serve as a reference or choose an- other source frequently listened to. The reference Input Source should be set to a Trim Level of 00.

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