Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; Warning: This unit is capable of producing high
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead,within an equilateral triangle, is intendedto alert the user to the presence o...
Page 3 - Please take a short time to read the information in this; Table of Contents
3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 2003 by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealername are important to you for possible insurance claim orfuture service. The spaces below have been provided foryou to record that ...
Page 5 - Top View of the MCC406M
5 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining thebest location for your MCC406M. There is additional in-formation on the next page pertaining to installing theMCC406M into your vehicle. Dimensions 18- 3/8 " 46.66cm Top View of the MCC406M Side View of the MCC406M 3- 3/16 " ...
Page 6 - Amplifier Ventilation
6 Installation Installation It is recommended that a professional who is skilled in allaspects of installation and operation install the MCC406Mand any associated mobile audio equipment. Amplifier Ventilation Always provide adequate ventilation for the MCC406M.The amplifier requires an adequate airf...
Page 7 - Side Panel Cooling and Connections
7 Side Panel Cooling and Connections Connect to the positve (+)vehicle battery terminalwith an inline fuse INPUTs for audiocables from a signalsource Cooling FanAir Intake Controls the Power GuardCircuit when connected tocertain McIntosh ControlCenters Cooling FanAir Intake OUTPUT Connectionsfor 2, ...
Page 8 - How to Connect for Six Channels; Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier
8 How to Connect for Six Channels LeftFrontOutput RightFrontOutput 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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 ...
Page 11 - Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to; Connect a cable from a McIntosh Control Center with; Note: The Subwoofer Output Level can be remotely; Connect the MCC406M to the vehicle battery termi-; Note: It is advisable to place an in-line fuse of a suitable
11 (-) (+) (-) (+) How to Connect for Four Channels How to Connect for Four Channels 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M ON Connector on the right side of theamplifier. Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier before connecting the DC power cables to thebatt...
Page 12 - How to Connect for Three Channels
12 How to Connect for Three Channels 1. Connect a cable from the Control Center Amp On to the MCC406M 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 cable from a McIntosh Control ...
Page 14 - Top Panel Controls, Display and Switches
14 Top Panel Controls, Display and Switches METERindicatesChannels1 thru 4PowerOutput POWERGUARD LEDlights when thePower GuardCircuit acti-vates for Am-plifier Channels1 thru 4 METERindicatesChannels5 and 6PowerOutput CH 5-6 MODE Switchselects STEREO orBRIDGED mode ofoperation CH 1-2 MODESwitch sele...
Page 15 - Example: A frequency of 15 Hz would be; Input Sensitivity Controls; Note: When used in conjunction with a; Power Output Meters; Note: There must be an Amp ON connection between the; How to Operate the MCC406M
15 The McIntosh MCC406M is a highly versatile amplifierthat can be configured in many ways. This manual givesexamples of some of the most common configurations. Thebest way to set the filter controls is through the use of areal-time spectrum analyzer and the expertise of a profes-sional installer. T...
Page 16 - Note: Set CH6 SENSITIVITY Control to the maximum
16 How to Operate in Six or Five Channel Mode How to Operate in Six Channel Mode How to Operate in Five Channel Mode Figure 8 In the 6 Channel Operating Mode, channels 1 thru 4 oper-ate as independent 50 watt amplifiers; channels 5 and 6each provide 100 watts of power output. A typical six chan-nel ...
Page 17 - Note: Set CH2 and CH4 SENSITIVITY Controls to the
17 How to Operate in Four or Three Channel Mode How to Operate in Four Channel Mode How to Operate in Three Channel Mode In the 4 Channel Operating Mode channel pairs of (1 and2) and (3 and 4) are bridged to provide 200 watts each.Channels 5 and 6 are driven independently for 100 wattsoutput for eac...
Page 18 - Caution: Disconnect the Amplifier from the Vehicle Battery
18 How to Replace the Fuses How to Replace the Fuses If the MCC406M produces no sound, there is noIllumination of the Nomenclature on the Top Glass Panel,and the power connections seem secure, one or more of theAmplifier Fuse(s) may have failed. Under normal operatingconditions your amplifier’s fuse...
Page 19 - MCC406M Block Diagram
Page 21 - Notes
Page 23 - Quantity; Packing Instructions; Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only
23 Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description 1 033775 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 24 - Chambers Street
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. McIntosh Part No. 040842