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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 4 - Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features

4 XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MC205. Refer to the diagram for con- nection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output Power Control Connector The MC205’s Power Control Inputs receive On/Off signals of +5 volts. An additional c...

Page 5 - The following dimensions can assist in determining the; Front View of the MC205

5 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC205. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MC205 into cabinets. 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 8- 7/8 " 22.54cm Front View of the MC205 Rear View of the MC205 ...

Page 6 - When the MC205 is installed together with other McIntosh; Custom Cabinet Cutout; in Custom Cabinet

6 Installation Installation The MC205 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing 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 MC205 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The ...

Page 7 - Rear Panel Connections

7 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MC205 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to the rear panel to determine the correct voltage Main Fuse, refer to the rear panel for the correct fuse size and rating Selects the impedance (4 or 8 ohms) of the Loudspeakers connect- ed to the MC205 POWER CONTROL Z...

Page 8 - How to Connect for a Five Channel System; McIntosh A/V Control Center

8 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 terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6. Banana plug c...

Page 10 - How to Connect for a Seven Channel System

10 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be con- nected to the Rear Panel of the MC205 Power Am- plifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. 1. Connect Audio Cables from the Zone A Unbalanced Outputs of a McIntosh A...

Page 13 - How to Connect for a Five Channel and Zone B System

13 How to Connect for a Five Channel and Zone B System Zone B Left Loudspeaker Center Front Loudspeaker Left Surround Loudspeaker Right Surround Loudspeaker + - + - + - To AC Outlet + - + - Right Front Loudspeaker Left Front Loudspeaker McIntosh Two Channel Power Amplifier Zone B Right Loudspeaker

Page 14 - Front Panel Displays and Switches

14 Front Panel Displays and Switches Standby Power On Indicator Meter indicates the Power Output of the amplifier for Channels 1, 3 and 5 LED indicates when Am- plifier Channels 1, 3 or 5 POWER GUARD circuit activates LED indicates when Amplifier Channels 2 or 4 POWER GUARD circuit activates POWER S...

Page 15 - Note: There must be a power control connec-; Meter Illumination; Figure 8; Power Output Meters

15 How to Operate the MC205 How to Operate the MC205 Power With the POWER Switch set to the OFF/REMOTE Posi- tion, the MC205 will turn On or Off when an A/V Control Center turns On or Off. For manual operation, place the POWER Switch to the ON Position as desired. Refer to figure 8. Note: There must...

Page 16 - Design Philosophy; Technical Description; Protection Circuits; Block Diagram

16 A continuous average power output rating of 200 watts and an output current of greater than 25 amperes per channel, makes this one of the most advanced and powerful ampli- fiers McIntosh has ever manufactured. Refer to figures 13 and 14. The distortion limits for the MC205 are no more than 0.005%...

Page 17 - Power Supply Circuits

17 Power Supply Circuits To compliment the design of the MC205, there is a high current power supply for the five power amplifier channels. Refer to figure 18. The very large Power Transfomer, has toroidal windings on a toroidal core and can supply over 35 amps of continuous current. Refer to figure...

Page 18 - Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MC205 for the correct

18 Specifications Specifications Power Output Minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is: 200 watts into a 4 ohm or 8 ohm load Output Load Impedance 8 and 4 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum harmonic distorti...