Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. General: 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions. 5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture....
Page 3 - Please take a short time to read the information in this
3 1. An optional McIntosh External Subwoofer Rotary Control, Model Number R1163, is available from your McIntosh Dealer. 2. Do not connect the Amplifier’s Speaker Negative Terminal Connection directly to the Vehicle Chassis. Failure to observethis could result in damage to your Amplifier. 3. It is a...
Page 5 - Top View of the MCC302
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for your MCC302. There is additional infor-mation on the next page pertaining to installing theMCC302 into your vehicle. Dimensions 13- 21/32 " 34.69cm Top View of the MCC302 Side View of the MCC302 2- 11/16 " 6...
Page 6 - Amplifier Ventilation; The cooling fans are controlled by temperature sensors,; Removing the Glass Panel
6 Installation Installation It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in allaspects of installation and operation install the MCC302and any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier Ventilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC302. Theamplifier requires an adequate airflo...
Page 7 - Side Panel Cooling and Connections
7 Side Panel Cooling and Connections Connect to the positve (+)vehicle battery terminalwith an inline fuse INPUTs foraudio cablesfrom a signalsource Controls the Power GuardCircuit when connected tocertain McIntosh ControlCenters Cooling FanAir Intake OUTPUT Connectionsfor loudspeakers SUBWOOFER OUT...
Page 8 - Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier
8 How to Connect for Two Channels How to Connect for Two Channels 1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC302 ON Connector on the right side of theamplifier. Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to thebattery. 2. Connect a wir...
Page 9 - Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the; Connect a wire from a McIntosh Control Center with; Connect audio cables from the Control Center Outputs; Note: The Subwoofer Output is summed from both of the; Connect the MCC302 to the vehicle battery terminals; Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of a suitable; How to Connect for Bridged Subwoofer Mode
9 How to Connect for Bridged Subwoofer Mode There are many different possible Vehicle Audio Systemcombinations utilizing the MCC302 Power Amplifier. It isrecommended that a professional who is skilled in all as-pects of Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selectionand installation. The illustrat...
Page 10 - Top Panel Controls, Display and Switches
10 Top Panel Controls, Display and Switches POWER GUARDLED lights when thePower Guard Circuitactivates for Ampli-fier Channels 1 or 2 CROSSOVER FilterSwitch and Control selectthe low roll-off frequency,high roll-off frequency orflat frequency response SENSITIVITYIndividual Input Sensi-tivity Control...
Page 11 - Note: There must be an Amp ON connection between the; tone; Note: In BRIDGE MODE Sensitivity Control 2 has no effect.; Operating in Two Channel Mode
11 How to Operate Introduction The McIntosh MCC302 is a highly versatile amplifier thatcan be configured in many ways. This manual gives ex-amples of some of the most common configurations. Thebest way to set equalization and filter controls is throughthe use of a real-time spectrum analyzer and the...
Page 12 - Caution: Disconnect the Amplifier from the Vehicle Battery
12 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC302 produces no sound, there is no Illuminationof the Nomenclature on the Top Glass Panel, and the powerconnections seem secure, one or more of the Amplifier’sFuse(s) may have failed. Under normal operatingconditions your amplifier’s fus...
Page 13 - Block Diagram
Page 15 - Quantity Part Number; Packing Instructions; Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only
15 Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 034162 Shipping carton only 2 034132 End cap (Foam pad) Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment forshipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shownbelow, failure to do so will result in shipping damag...
Page 16 - Chambers Street
McIntosh Part No. 040757 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products isthe policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporatedwho reserve the right to improve design withoutnotice. Printed in the U.S.A.