McIntosh C500 owner manual How to Operate the Setup Modes

How to Operate the Setup Modes

Your McIntosh C500 has been factory configured for de- fault operating settings that will allow immediately 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 on the C500C Controller. The setup fuctions available for change and/or adjustments are dependent upon connection of the Preamplifier(s) C500P or C500T connected to the C500C Controller.

1.The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON push-button lights to indicate the C500 is in Standby mode and is connected to a live AC Outlet. To switch On the C500, press the STANDBY/ON push-button. Refer to figure

2. The Alphanumeric Display will indicate the last input listened to. If this is the first time the C500 is switched on, the display will indicate “15 TUNER”, refer to fig- ure 3.

Figure 3

Note: Dependent upon which Preamplifier (C500P or C500T) is connected to the C500C, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate different operational messages when switched On, refer to page 28 for additional information. If the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates CABLE ERROR, remove the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of the C500C. Refer to figure 4. Then check to verify that both interconnect cables coming from the C500P or C500T are connected to the correct sockets on the Rear Panel of the C500C. Refer to page 12. After correcting the cable connection error, reconnect the AC Power Cord to the Rear Panel of the C500C. Perform Step one again.

Figure 4

2.Press the C500C Front Panel SETUP push-button once. The LED above the SETUP Push-button will illuminate and the Front Panel Display will indicate CONTROL- LER. The “Controller” is the first of the two main menus. The second main menu is named “Preamp” and will be accessed in step 5. Refer to figures 2 and 5.

Figure 5

3.Rotate the BALANCE (Menu) Control and notice that the Setup Controller Setup Mode advances through seven different possible adjustment selections and one informational display.

Note: When in SETUP MODE, it may be necessary to rotate the Controls BALANCE (Menu), RECORD (Select 1) and LISTEN (Select 2) either clockwise or counter-clockwise to the desired function or setting.

4.Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the CONTROL- LER Menu, the LED above the SETUP Push-button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display. Refer to figure 3.

5.Now Press the SETUP Push-button twice to enter the PREAMP Setup Menu. Refer to figure 6.

Figure 6

6.Rotate the BALANCE (Menu) Control and notice that the Setup Preamp Mode advances through nine different possible adjustment selections.

Figure 2

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