How to Connect for Mono Bridge
Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MC2102 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made and the supplied protective Terminal Connections Cover has been installed. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock.
1.For Remote Power Control, connect a power control cable from the Control Center or Preamplifier Power Control Out to the MC2102 Power Control In.
2.Connect a cable from the Balanced Output of a McIn- tosh Preamplifier or Control Center to the MC2102 Balanced RIGHT/MONO Input.
Note: An optional hookup is to use unbalanced cable.
3.Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable that attach to the MC2102 Power Amplifier Output Terminals by choosing one of the methods below:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 8, 9 & 10. If the cable is stranded, carefully twist 
the strands together as tightly as possible.
Note: If desired, the 
twisted ends can be tinned with solder to
keep the strands together, or attach spade lug and/ or banana connector.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and tighten the termi-
nal cap until the
cable is firmly
clamped into the terminal so the
wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 11, 12 & 13. Banana plug connection:
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the terminal. Tighten the top portion of the terminal post to secure the ba- nana plug in place.
Note: The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United States and Canada only.
4.Locate the Terminal Connection Cover and pass the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable thru the Loudspeaker Cable Opening located near the top of the Terminal Cover.
5.Connect the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable to the output terminals that match the impedance of your loudspeak- er, as outlined in the table located on the next page and be careful to observe the correct polarities. Output im- pedance connections of 4 ohm, 8 ohm and 16 ohm are provided. If the impedance of your loudspeakers is in- between the available connections, use the nearest lower impedance connection.
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support.
6.Remove the three Phillips Head Mounting Screws (10- 32 x 1/2 inch) from the Rear Panel of the MC2102. Re- fer to figure 14.
7.Place the Terminal Connection Cover over the top of the RIGHT and LEFT OUTPUT Terminal Connectors.
Note: Any excess of Loudspeaker Hookup Cable may be pulled back thru the Terminal Connection Cover, which will aid in seating the cover to the Top Rear of the Chassis.
8.Attach the supplied Terminal Connections Cover with the three Phillips Head Mounting Screws
9.Rotate the MC2102 POWER SWITCH to the OFF Po- sition and connect the supplied power cord to an active AC outlet.
Cable Openings
Terminal
Connections
Cover
Cover |
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Screw Locations |
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