Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; WARNING
2 déconnecter le cordon d’alimentation de l’adaptateur AC/ DC de la prise murale. 18. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries ou bloc de batter- ies ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive telle ...
Page 3 - Customer Service; Fax; Email; Please Take A Moment; For future reference, you can write down your serial; Table of Contents
3 Thank You from all of us at McIntosh You have invested in a precision instrument that will provide you with many years of enjoyment. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the features and instructions to get the maximum performance from your equipment. If you need further technica...
Page 4 - General Information; any other McIntosh Component(s) should not; and PASSTHRU; Controller to Preamplifier Cable Part No. 171872 is; Do not use any other cable when connecting the; Connector and Cable Information; XLR Connectors; Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh; Data Port Connectors
4 Tip: C12000 TXD Out Data Being Transmitted from C12000 Data Signal N/C Data Ground PIN 2 PIN 1 PIN 3 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3 General Information 1. The C12000 System consists of two separate chassis; a “Controller” and a “Preamplifier”. When specific clarification is necessary for instruction, the separ...
Page 5 - multiple extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs)
5 Introduction The McIntosh C12000 Preamplifier is one of the finest ever created. The Outputs have the ability to drive multiple Power Amplifiers with the versatility of choosing between any combination of Solid State and Tube amplification. The C12000 Audio Reproduction is sonically transparent an...
Page 6 - Front View of the C12000 Controller
6 Dimensions - C12000 Controller The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your C12000 Controller. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the C12000 Controller into cabinets. Balanced 1 70% C 1 2 0 0 0 C O N T R O L L E R SETUP MUTE R...
Page 8 - Front View of the C12000 Preamplifier
8 C 1 2 0 0 0 P R E A M P L I F I E R P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H P U S H SERIAL NUMBER RIGHT OUTPUTS C AU T IO N R IS K O F E L E C T R IC S H O C K DO N O T O P E N ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR RIGHT INPUT T O C12000...
Page 9 - Installation - C12000 Preamplifier
9 Installation - C12000 Preamplifier The C12000 Preamplifier 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 unit when it is custom installed a...
Page 12 - Connecting Components; Power Control Connections:; (Left and Right Channels) Jacks to the Tuner
12 Connecting Components The C12000 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to Source Components via the Power Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the included HR085 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to t...
Page 13 - Optional PASSTHRU Connections:; Note: Refer to Passthru on Page 23 to activate the; C12000 Controller and Preamplifier; Input Assignment Chart; AC Power Cord Connections:; CONNECTION EXAMPLE SETTINGS
13 Preamplifier OUTPUT 1 connectors (Left and Right Channels) to the Power Amplifiers (Primary Room) Balanced (Left and Right) Inputs. 20. Optionally, connect XLR Audio Cables from the C12000 Preamplifier OUTPUT 2 connec- tors (Left and Right Channels) to the Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Balance...
Page 14 - Navigating the Remote Control; ) to immediately select that stored preset.
14 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 101112 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2120 Navigating the Remote Control 1. Switch Device: Select different devices for remote operation. Selected device is indicated by the LED light when buttons are pressed. 2. Numbers: You can select tuner presets and manual- ly enter disc tracks and ra...
Page 15 - switches the C12000 ON or OFF (Standby) and; Front Panels
15 1C INPUT Control - used to select a source for listening and recording. The control is also used in the SETUP Modes 2C TRIM Control - allows selection of Trim settings and is also used in the SETUP Mode 3C VOLUME Control - allows adjustment of the listening level for both channels 4C INFORMATION ...
Page 16 - Controller Connection Diagram - Input and Control
16 Controller Connection Diagram - Input and Control McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY MCD550 SACD/CD PLAYER HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS WLAN ANT 1 WLAN ANT 2 Digital Audio Player Turntable with Moving Coil Cartridge AM/FM Tuner Media Bridge SACD/CD Player IR Sensor To C120...
Page 18 - Preamplifier Connection Diagram - Output Connections
18 Preamplifier Connection Diagram - Output Connections 6.6 + Power Amplifier - Secondary Room Right Loudspeak- er System Left Loudspeaker System Right Loudspeaker System Left Loudspeaker System - + - + - + - Power Amplifier - Primary Room Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/K...
Page 19 - Preamplifier Connection Diagram - Passthru Connections
19 Preamplifier Connection Diagram - Passthru Connections A/V Processor Power Amplifier (Left Front Channel) - Main Room (Partial View) Power Amplifier (Right Front Channel) - Main Room (Partial View) Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Control C...
Page 20 - Note: When an INPUT is swiched Off, its name will no; Figure 4; Note : When an INPUT is swiched ON, its name will; Figure 3; Firmware Version; switched Off ). The default INPUT Names can be; How to Operate the Setup Mode; will go through a TUBE WARMUP (15 seconds); Figure 1; (MENU) Control until the Front Panel Information; Figure 2
20 will be switched Off. Note: When an INPUT is swiched Off, its name will no longer appear on the Front Panel Information Display when using the INPUT Control (Front Panel or Remote Control). 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2. 2. Rotate the TRIM Control until...
Page 22 - Unswitched; Headphone Settings; Switched; Power Control Triggers
22 Figure 23 SETUP: OUTPUT 2 Unswitched 5. Exit the SETUP Mode by pressing the SETUP Push-button. Headphone Settings The C12000 has the ability to automatically mute the Output Jacks and/or Connectors when a Head- phone Cable Plug is inserted into the C12000 Front Panel HEADPHONES Jack. The Output D...
Page 23 - Data Ports; nent (BAL 1 Input will be assigned to Data Port 1); Passthru
23 Figure 30 SETUP: TRIGGER 1 Main 3. Rotate the ADJUST Control to select Output 1 from the available additional selections including Output 2 or Input. Refer to figure 31. Figure 31 SETUP: TRIGGER 1 Output 1 4. To change the Trigger 2 setting from Main to OUTPUT 2, first rotate the INPUT Control to...
Page 24 - Remote Control Codes; Normal; Off; Comm Port Baud Rate; no parity and 1 stop bit) with other equipment is ad; Balanced 6; IR Sensor; Enabled; Power Mode
24 3. Rotate the ADJUST Control to select the desired Baud Rate Speed (115200 thru 9600). 4. Exit the SETUP Mode by pressing the SETUP Push-button. Remote Control Codes The Remote Control included with the C12000 utilizes the NORMAL McIntosh Control Codes. The Second Set of Control Codes the C12000 ...
Page 25 - Power On and Off; go through a TUBE WARMUP (15 seconds) with the; Factory Reset; tings (Setup and Trim Settings) to the factory default; Source Selection
25 the Information Display, then release the SETUP Push-button. Refer to figures 49 and 50. Figure 49 FACTORY RESET In Progress Figure 50 FACTORY RESET Completed! 4. Press the Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch the C12000 on. How to Operate the C12000 Power On and Off The Red LED above the...
Page 26 - BALANCE; Note: The Front Panel TRIM and ADJUST Controls; L BALANCE R; Note: The OUTPUT 1 and OUTPUT 2 Remote; METER ILLUMINATION; INPUT TRIM; The Rear Panel Output 1 (Solid State) and Output
26 BALANCE Listening balance varies with different program sourc- es, room acoustics and listening positions relative to the Loudspeakers. Use the Balance (Trim Function) as needed to achieve approximately equal listening vol- ume levels in each Loudspeaker. To adjust the Balance perform the followi...
Page 27 - HEADPHONE HXD SELECTION; fier Gain, to more closely match the impedance Ω; Notes: 1. Meter Illumination of recent McIntosh Power; INFORMATION DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS; DISPLAY; Mute; phones) except the FIXED OUTPUT. The Front Panel; Trim
27 Figure 66 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS After approximately 10 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. HEADPHONE HXD SELECTION The C12000 Internal Headphone Amplifier incorpo- rates McIntosh HXD Circuitry bringing acoustical depth and spatiality of music no...
Page 28 - PASSTHRU; Note: This can be performed with the C12000 On or in; Phono 1 RES
28 The Remote Control TRIM and LEVEL UP / DOWN- Push-buttons may also be used. Approximately 10 seconds after Trim Function Selection and/or adjust- ments have stopped, the C12000 will switch the Trim Mode Off. Adjust The Front Panel ADJUST Control is used to make changes to the currently selected T...
Page 29 - ENABLE OR DISABLE TUBE LIGHTS; while Phono 2 (PH2) defaults to match common; ENABLE OR DISABLE OUTPUTS 1 AND 2; Note: Phono 1 was selected for this example.
29 You can turn On or Off the functionality of the Output 1 and 2 push-buttons from the Trim Menu. Perform the following steps to change Output 1 from On to Off. 1. Rotate the Front Panel TRIM Control (TRIM) or press the t and u Push-buttons on the Remote Control to select “Output 1, On” as indicate...
Page 30 - Specifications; (per channel viewed from Front Panel Window); Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C12000C Controller
30 Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximun from 20Hz to 20,000Hz (High Level Inputs) 0.05% maximun from 20Hz to 20,000Hz (Phono Inputs) Rated Output 5V Balanced, 2.5V Unbalanced (Main Outputs) Maximum...
Page 31 - Packing Instructions; If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s); Preamplifier use the same shipping carton.; Quantity
31 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pa...
Page 32 - Chambers Street
The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903www.mcintoshlabs.com McIntosh Part No. 24116100
