Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY
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, withinan equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe 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 4 - Supply Voltage Positive; RAA1 Connector; Connector Information; Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202; IR Input Port Connector
4 XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Inputand Output Connectors on the C45. Refer to the diagramfor connection: PIN 1: Shield/GroundPIN 2: + SignalPIN 3: - Signal Power Control and Trigger Connectors The C45’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal.Use a 1/8 in...
Page 6 - Front View of the C45
6 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the bestlocation for your C45. There is additional information onthe next page pertaining to installing the C45 into cabinets. Dimensions 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 4- 5/8 " 11.75cm 6" 15.24cm 14 -1/2 " 36.83cm 15- 7/8 " 40.3...
Page 7 - A custom; Installation
7 Installation The C45 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standingon its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece offurniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may beremoved from the bottom of the C45 when it is custom in-stalled as outlined below. The four feet together ...
Page 8 - Rear Panel Connections
8 Rear Panel Connections Connect the powercord to a live ACoutlet. Refer to in-formation on theback panel of theC45 to determinethe correct voltage External KEYPADor Sensor Jack per-mits the con-nection of a McIn-tosh Keypad or IRSensor for remoteoperation POWER CONTROL and Trigger Outputs sendTurn-...
Page 9 - How to Connect for Power Control; Connect a Control Cable from the C45 POWER CON-; Connect a Control Cable from the C45 POWER CON-
9 McIntosh DVD-Audio Player McIntosh Power Amplifier How to Connect for Power Control McIntosh CD Player How to Connect for Power Control McIntoshPower Control The three Power Control Jacks have default settings as ex-plained on page 8. The hookup example below utilizes thedefault settings. If you w...
Page 10 - How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation; Connect a Control Cable from the C45 DVD DATA; Note: A Wall Mounted IR Sensor may also be used in
10 How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation Data Control Connections facilitate the ability to remotelyoperate McIntosh Source Components using the suppliedC45 Audio Control Center Remote Control. By adding aMcIntosh Remote Control Translator/Repeater to the C45,non McIntosh Source Devic...
Page 11 - Note: The unbalanced RF and LF Audio OUTPUTS and; How to Connect for Two Channel Operation; Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs and CD2 INPUTS
11 in out The C45 Audio Control Center has assignable Inputs. Be-fore the Balanced and Phono Inputs can be used, they mustbe first selected in the Setup Mode, refer pages 15, 17 and18. 1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C45 RF and LF Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power Ampli-fier Balanced ...
Page 12 - How to Connect for Six Channel Operation; Note: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS and unbalanced
12 McIntosh Two Channel Power Amplifier Number Two How to Connect for Six Channel Operation The C45 Audio Control Center has assignable Inputs. Be-fore the Balanced and Phono Inputs can be used they mustbe first selected in the Setup Mode. Refer pages 15, 17 and18. 1. Connect Audio Cables from the M...
Page 15 - How to Operate the Setup Mode; Note: The Front Panel Display will indicate DISPLAY 10; Default Settings; Setup
15 How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh C45 has been factory configured for defaultoperating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment ofsuperb audio without the need for further adjustments. Ifyou wish to make changes to the factory default settings, aSetup Feature is provided to customiz...
Page 16 - Note: If the optional TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module is; Tune; Note: When the C45 is in the Setup Mode the COUNTRY; Country Code; Note: When the C45 is in the Setup Mode the TUNE setting
16 Display Brightness The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness maybe varied from a setting of 1 (Dim) to 15 (Bright). Followthe steps below for reducing the Display Brightness. Referto figure 4. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup Mode. 2. Press the TONE BYPASS (Menu) Push-butt...
Page 17 - Level Adjustment; Notes: The possible range of adjustment in volume level is
17 Setup, con’t Figure 10 Figure 11 Tuning Method Description TUNE - Allows for Manual Tuning Up orDown the radio dial. PRESETS - Allows selection of a radio stationpreset from a previously storedstation in memory. SEEK - Automatically scan the dial andwill stop on the next availablestation. 4. Pres...
Page 18 - Note: The Level Input Trim can also be set via the; Channel 1 and 2 Inputs; Note: When a 6 Channel Input is assigned to a given; Balanced Input; Note: If the Balanced Input is assigned to an Input that; Input Source Settings
18 6. Press the TRIM LEVEL UP S or Down T T T T T Push-button until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates“LEVEL 0.0 TUN”. 7. Rotate the INPUT Clockwise until the display indicates “LEVEL 0.0 CD2”. Refer to figure 16. 8. Press the TRIM LEVEL UP S or Down T T T T T Push-button until Volume Le...
Page 19 - Channel Sub; Note: If the C45 is to be used as a two channel only; Power Control Triggers
19 Setup, con’t Figure 21 2 Channel Sub The C45 has both Balanced and Unbalanced SUBwooferOutputs. If either one of the 6 Channel Inputs are selected,the C45 Amplifies the signal at the SUBwoofer Input andmakes it available at the SUBwoofer Output. When a 2Channel Input is selected the C45 is also c...
Page 20 - Remote Control Selection; Note: If the ALT Remote Control Code is selected, the C45; Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup
20 Setup, con’t Remote Control Selection The C45 will respond to two different sets of the RemoteControl Codes. The Remote Control included with the C45utilizes the NORMal McIntosh Control Codes. The SecondSet of Control Codes the C45 will respond to is referred toas the ALTernate Codes. The ALTerna...
Page 21 - Volume Control; Adjust the Front Panel VOLUME Control or the Up; Mute; If the Front Panel MUTE Push-button is pressed for at; How to Operate the C45
21 The McIntosh C45 Audio Control Center has been factoryconfigured for operating settings that allow immediate en-joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need forfurther adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac-tory default settings, refer to theSETUP Section of this Owner’sMan...
Page 23 - How to Operate the C45, con’t; ROUND 0.0” appears on the Front Panel Display.; Note: Approximately four seconds after no additional; Note: The above condition is usually caused by either
23 How to Operate the C45, con’t Refer to figure 37. 6. Press and release the TRIM Push-button until “SUR- ROUND 0.0” appears on the Front Panel Display. 7. Press the LEVEL Down T T T T T Push-button until “SUR- ROUND -8.5” appears on the Front Panel Display.This is an example of decreasing the Cent...
Page 24 - Remote Control Push-Buttons; Mutes the audio
24 Remote Control Push-Buttons Selects one of the twelveHigh Level Audio/VideoSources or Phono Input Turns AC Power ON or OFF tocertain McIntosh Componentswhen connected via the Data Port Adjusts the volumelevel up or down Selects Disc Player, Mu-sic Server or Tape Re-corder Functions and alsoperfor...
Page 25 - Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the; How to Operate by Remote Control
25 How to Operate by Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly control-ling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Com-ponents connected to the C45. Earlier McIntosh sourcecomponents and other brand source components can be con-trolled by the C45 Remote Control with th...
Page 26 - Specifications; Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C45 for the correct voltage.
26 Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz at rated output Signal To Noise Ratio Phono: 86dB below 10mV input (A Weighted) High Level: 96dB below rated output (A Weighted) Rated Output Voltage 2.5V Unbalanced Outputs (Main)5....
Page 27 - TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module; Performance Features
27 ••••• Special FM RF Amplifier Double-Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor(DMOS-FET) RF amplifier increases sensitivity and CrossModulation rejection. ••••• External AM RF Amplifier and Antenna The TM1 includes a RAA1 Remote AM Antenna that con-tains an electrostatically shielded AM RF Amp...
Page 28 - Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel Antenna Connections
28 75ohm FM ANT(Antenna) connectsto an external FMantenna or cable AM ANT (An-tenna) connectorallows a McIntoshRemote Antenna tobe connected RAA1 Remote Antenna can be adjusted to aposition for optimum reception of your fa-vorite AM stations Connects withsupplied cable tothe C45 Rear Panel and RAA1 ...
Page 29 - FM Antenna; Connect the Remote AM antenna by plugging the DIN; Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between; Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM antenna or; How to Connect Antenna Components
29 FM Antenna 1. Connect the Remote AM antenna by plugging the DIN connector of the supplied 3 conductor cable into the AMANT, DIN socket on the back panel of the C45. Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the C45 and the RAA1, use a 2 conductor shieldedcable. Refer to page 4 for a...
Page 30 - How to Operate the Tuner
30 The McIntosh C45 TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module incorpo-rates an advanced design AM/FM Tuner with many desir-able performance features to enhance your enjoyment of ra-dio broadcasts. There are three methods of tuning AM/FMBroadcast Stations using the Front Panel Tune Push-buttonsand four methods using th...
Page 32 - How to Optimize AM Reception; Notes: The RAAI Remote AM Antenna of the TM1 has been; Tune to a weak AM station near 600kHz on the AM; Tune to a weak AM station near 1400kHz on the AM; METALLIC; Pre se t Numbe r; FM and AM Station Presets
32 How to Optimize AM Reception The McIntosh RAA1 Remote AM Antenna is designed toprovide the best in AM Reception especially if the C45 islocated in a noisy reception area. Locate the RAA1 awayfrom all electronic and electrical interference sources. Ro-tate the AM Antenna to reduce interference and...
Page 33 - Notes
Page 34 - 0uV External Antenna Input
34 FM Tuner Specifications Useable Sensitivity 14dBf which is 1.4uV across 75 ohms 50dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono: 19dBf which is 2.4uV across 75 ohmsStereo: 35dBf which is 15uV across 75 ohms Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 75dBStereo: 70dB Frequency Response Mono: + 0, - 1dB from 20 to 15,000HzStereo:...
Page 36 - Chambers Street
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