How to connect the C500
This page contains information for connecting the McIntosh C500C to the C500P or C500T and to other audio compo- nents.
The C500 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control Connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C500 Re- mote Control. With an external sensor connected to the C500, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the C500 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with the In- put and Output Connection Diagrams located on the sepa- rate folded sheet “Mc3A/3B”, 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.
Note: Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals out from the Balanced Outputs. You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously, connected to different power amplifiers.
Power Control Connections:
1.Connect one of the supplied custom
Note: After the cable connector is firmly seated into the chassis socket, rotate the two locking screws on either side until they are finger tight.
2.In a similar manner, connect the other
3.Connect a Cable from the C500C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIn- tosh Left Channel Power Amplifier and another Control Cable from the McIntosh Left Channel Power Amplifier Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack.
Note: There is approximately a
4.Connect a Cable from the other C500C POWER CON- TROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In of the McIntosh D/A Converter.
5.Connect a Cable from the McIntosh D/A Converter Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a
McIntosh AM/FM Tuner.
6.Connect a Cable from the McIntosh AM/FM Tuner Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
7.Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner.
Data Control Connections:
8.Connect a Cable from the C500C D/A (7) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter.
Note: If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the system, connect the SUM DATA PORT Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the MCD1000, using a Data Cable. Refer to figure A.
9.Connect a Cable from the C500C TUNER (3) DATA
PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Tuner.
10.Connect a Cable from the C500C DVD (1) DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
11.Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner.
12.Optionally connect a
Audio Connections:
13.Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh D/A Converter to the C500 Preamplifier Balanced XLR D/A (7) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS.
14.Connect Cables from the McIntosh Tuner Fixed Audio Outputs to the C500 Preamplifier Unbalanced TUNER
(3) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS.
15.Connect Cables from the McIntosh Audio/Video Player 2CH Unbalanced Audio Outputs to the C500 Preampli- fier Unbalanced DVD (1) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS.
Note: The 2CH Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player may be connected to the C500 Preamplifier CD (6) INPUTS instead of the Unbalanced Connections.
16.Connect Cables from the Turntable (with a Moving Magnet Cartridge) to the C500 Preamplifier Unbal- anced MM (8) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS.
Note: If the Turntable has a Moving Coil Cartridge, connect the cables to the MC (9) Inputs.
17.Connect the Turntable Ground Cable to the GND bind- ing post located between the C500 Preamplifier MM (8) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS.
18.Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Inputs to the C500 Preamplifier PROCES- SOR TO LEFT and RIGHT Output Jacks.
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