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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY

2 The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger- ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 1. Read these instructions. 2. ...

Page 3 - Front Panel Features:; Table of Contents

3 Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh C220 Tube Preampli- fier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica- tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a sh...

Page 4 - Trigger Connecting Cable is; Data Port Connectors; General, Connector and Cable Information; General Information

4 XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the C220. Refer to the diagrams for connections: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output Power Control and Trigger Connectors The C220 Power Control and Trigger Output Jacks send Power On...

Page 6 - The following dimensions can assist in determining the; Front View of the C220

6 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C220. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the C220 into cabinets. 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 4- 5/8 " 11.75cm 6" 15.24cm 14 -1/2 " 36.83cm 15- 7/8 "...

Page 7 - Custom Cabinet Cutout; in Custom Cabinet

7 Installation Installation The C220 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- ing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the C220 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The ...

Page 8 - Rear Panel Connections

8 75 WATTS T630maAL 250V Rear Panel Connections Connect the C220 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel of your C220 to deter- mine the correct voltage for your unit MAIN POWER CONTROL Output sends a turn-on signal to a McIntosh Com- ponent when the C220 is turned o...

Page 9 - Power Control Connections:

9 How to Connect the C220 How to Connect the C220 The C220 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 C220 Remote Control. With an external...

Page 12 - Input Source Settings; Default Title; Display Brightness

12 1. Rotate the INPUT Control to select the Tuner Input and adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired listen- ing level. 2. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. 3. Press the Menu  or Menu  Push-button until “TRIM 0.0 TUN” appears on the Front Panel Alpha- numeric Display. Refer to...

Page 13 - Note: If the ALT Remote Control Code is selected, the C220; Accessory Power Control

13 Setup, con’t Power Control Triggers The SPKR1(A) and SPKR2(B) Power Control Outputs are reassignable to activate only when a given Input is select- ed. In the following example, the Power Control SPKR1(A) Jack will be set to function as TRIGGER A for the DVD Input. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button ...

Page 14 - Remote Control Push-Buttons; Press to Power ON

14 Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the C220 ON or OFF Selects one of the eight available Audio Sources Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Tape Recorder Function and also performs various functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Use to select tuner presets, disc tracks or any numb...

Page 16 - How to Operate the C220; Power On; Note: The amount of time the Front Panel Alphanumeric Dis-; Source Selection; Note: The Balance may also be adjusted in the setup mode,; Bass and Treble Controls

16 How to Operate the C220 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C220 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the C220, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the Power Push-button on the Remote Control. The title TUBE WARMUP will appear on the Front P...

Page 17 - Note: The signals at the TAPE OUT Jacks are not affected.

17 Output 1 and 2 Press the HOME Push-button followed by the SPKR 1 or 2 Push-buttons to send audio to separate Power Amplifiers con- nected to the rear panel OUT- PUTS 1 or 2 Jacks. It also acti- vates the POWER CONTROL SPKR 1 & SPKR 2 Jacks on the rear panel of the C220. To stop the Audio and ...

Page 18 - Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C220 for the correct volt-

18 Specifications Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Main Output 2.5V for rated input Maximum Voltage Output 8V RMS Unbalanced, 16V RMS Balanced Sensitivity (for rated output) High Level, 450mV unbalanced, 900mV ba...