How to Connect for Home Theater
The McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofer may be turned On or Off by two different methods. The preferred method is to utilize the Power Control Signal from a McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder. If the Power Control Signal is not available, the PS112 has
1.Connect a power control cable from the McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Control In Jack.
2.Connect a power control cable from the McIntosh Power Amplifier Out Connector to the McIntosh PS112 POWER CONTROL IN Jack.
Note: If two or more McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofers are being used in the same system, connect the POWER CONTROL OUT from the first PS112 to the next PS112 POWER CONTROL IN Jack.
3.Connect an audio cable from the McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder Subwoofer Out to the McIntosh PS112 RIGHT or LEFT LINE IN.
Notes: 1. If two or more McIntosh PS112 Powered Subwoofers are being used in the same system, use a “Y” Adapter to connect audio cables from the McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder Subwoofer Out to the McIntosh PS112 LINE IN on both subwoofers.
2.The PS112’s Power Control will function with 5 to 20 volts applied to the Power Control Input. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Power Control Input.
3.If the input signal is insufficient for proper system balance, connect the cable from the McIntosh A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder Subwoofer Out to a “Y” adapter and connect the “Y” adapter outputs to both the LEFT and RIGHT LINE IN Jacks. This will increase the input gain of the PS112 by 6dB.
4.Connect the PS112 power cord to an active AC outlet.
McIntosh A/V Control Center
McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier
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