McIntosh C 35 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO PROTECT YOU AND THE MclNTOSH INSTRUMENT. BE SURE TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THEM. 1. Read all instructions - Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the instrument. 2. Retain Instructions - Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. 3. Heed warnings - Adhere to warnings and operating instructions. 4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and use instructions. WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRUMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 5. Power Sources - Connect the power supply only to the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. 6. Power-Cord Protection - Route power-supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the instrument. 7. Ventilation - Locate the instrument for proper ventilation. For example, the instrument should not be placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 8. Heat - Locate the instrument away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Wall or Cabinet Mounting - Mount the instrument in a wall or cabinet only as described in the owners manual. 10. Water and Moisture - Do not use the instrument near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. 11. Cleaning - Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Clean the panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner. 12. Object and Liquid Entry - Do not permit objects to fall and liquids to spill into the instrument through enclosure openings. 13. Power Lines - Locate any outdoor antenna away from power lines. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charge. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1987, provides information on the proper ground for the mast and supporting structure, ground for the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. For ground wire: a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper No. 8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel, bronze wire, or larger as ground wire. b) Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet (1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart. c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possible to where lead-in enters house, d) Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) copper or equivalent when separate antenna grounding electrode is used.

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15. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 16. Damage Requiring Service - Service must be performed by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the instrument; or C. The instrument has been exposed to rain; or D. The instrument does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The instrument has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel. 18. Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the inherent design features of the polarized plug. Non-polarized line cord adaptors will defeat the safety provided by the polarized AC plug. 19. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The serial number, purchase date, and Mclntosh Laboratory Service Contract number are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. Record this information here. Serial Number Purchase Date Service Contract Number Upon application, Mclntosh Laboratory provides a Service Contract to the original purchaser. Your Mclntosh Authorized Service Agency can expedite repairs when you provide the Service Contract with the instrument for repair. 1

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Contents INTRODUCTION 3 INSTALLATION 4, 5 HOW TO CONNECT 6, 7, 8 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 9, 10 PERFORMANCE LIMITS 11 PERFORMANCE CHARTS 12, 13 BLOCK DIAGRAM 14 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 15 CONNECTING DIAGRAM 16 Your C35 System Control Center will give you many years of satisfactory performance. If you have any questions, please contact, CUSTOMER SERVICE Mclntosh Laboratory Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 Take Advantage of 3 Years of Contract Service. . . Fill in the Application NOW. MclNTOSH THREE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT An application for A THREE YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT is included with this manual. The terms of the contract are: 1. If the instrument covered by this contract becomes defective, Mclntosh will provide all parts, materials, and labor needed to return the measured performance of the instrument to the original performance limits free of any charge. The service contract does not cover any shipping costs to and from the authorized service agency or the factory. 2. Any Mclntosh authorized service agency will repair all Mclntosh instruments at normal service rates. To receive the free service under the terms of the service contract, the service contract certificate must accompany the instrument when taken to the service agency. 3. Always have service done by a Mclntosh authorized service agency. If the instrument is modified or damaged as a result of unauthorized repair the service contract will be cancelled. Damage by improper use or mishandling is not covered by the service contract. 4. The service contract is issued to you as the original purchaser. To protect you from misrepresentation this contract cannot be transferred to a second owner. 5. Units in operation outside the United States and Canada are not covered by the Mclntosh Factory Service Contract, irrespective of the place of purchase. Nor are units acquired outside the USA and Canada, the purchasers of which should consult with their dealer to ascertain what, if any, service contract or warranty may be available locally. 2

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EQUALIZE SET AT M 100 1K LOUDNES FOR VARI 100 1K 10K 20K FREQUENCY RESPONSE HIGH LEVEL IN TO MAIN OUT 12 PERFORMANCE CHARTS FREQUENCY IN HERTZ 20 0 FREQUENCY IN HERTZ S CONTROL RESPONSE OUS CONTROL POSITIONS FREQUENCY IN HERTZ 10K 20K 1K 100 -7 0 -1 -2 -3 -4 -5 -6 RESPONSE IN dB RESPONSE IN dB 20 15 10 5 10K 20K 20 RESPONSE IN dB -10 0 10 20 R FREQUENCY RESPONSE CONTROLS AXlMUM AND MINIMUM

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C 35 TYPICAL SIMPLIFIED CONNECTIONS CONTROL CABLE 16 CONNECTING DIAGRAM TIME DELAY OR REAR SPEAKERS TIME DELAY - POWER AMPLIFIER SECOND AREA SPEAKERS MAIN SPEAKERS AUDIO TAPE 1 VCR SECOND AREA POWER AMPLIFIER MAIN POWER AMPLIFIER SIGNAL PROCESSOR TO MAIN OUTPUT SIGNAL PROCESSOR TO TAPE OUTPUT BALANCED MAIN OUTPUT TO MAIN POWER AMPLIFIER CABLE TO R624 MULTIPLE AREA REMOTE CONTROLLER (OPTIONAL] CONTROL CABLE FOR SCR 3 A/C AND SPEAKER SWITCH (OPTIONAL) CONTROL CABLE FOR IR REMOTE CONTROL TUNER EXTERNAL SENSORS (OPTIONAL) CONTROL CABLE FOR IR CONTROLLED COMPACT DISC PLAYER CONTROL CABLE FOR MVS-1 VIDEO SELECTOR (OPTIONAL) TURN- TABLE CD TUNER LEVEL SOURCE OTHER HIGH OTHER HIGH LEVEL SOURCE LASER VISION PLAYER AUDIO TV AUDIO TAPE 2 VCR