McIntosh How to Operate the C2200, Power On and Off, Input Source Selection, Volume Control

How to Operate the C2200

How to Operate the C2200

The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier has been factory configured for operating settings that allow immediate en- joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac- tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual.

Power On and Off

Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C2200 is in Standby Mode. To Switch On the C2200 press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. The title TUBE WARMUP will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display after Turn-On, with the Audio Outputs muted. Refer to figures 24, 25 and 26.

Notes: For normal operation, switch the C2200 On and Off with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn On the C2200 by simply pressing the Power Push- button on the Remote Control. If the Preamplifier is not going to be used for an extended period of time, turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch.

The amount of time the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TUBE WARMUP is dependant upon the temperature of the Tubes inside the C2200.

Figure 24

Input Source Selection

Select the desired Source with the INPUT Control or the Source Push-button on the Remote Control.

Volume Control

Adjust the VOLUME Control or the UpS /DownT Push-buttons on the Remote Control for the desired listening level.

Record Monitor

Press the REC MONITOR Push- button to hear the TAPE/REC Playback Signal during the re- cording process.

Tone Bypass

Press the TONE BYPASS Push- button to totally Bypass the Tone Control Circuitry, providing a flat frequency response. If the AUTOTONE circuit is set to the On position in Setup Mode, the C2200 will remember for each input whether the Tone Bypass is active.

Bass and Treble Controls Adjust the BASS and TREBLE controls to suit your listening preferences. The Bass or Treble intensity can be increased with clockwise rotation and decreased with counterclockwise rotation.

Figure 26

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