McIntosh C 38 Brochure

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C 38 REMOTE SYSTEM
CONTROL CENTER

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Remote Control For Two Areas

The Model C38 System Control
Center has built-in capability to con-
trol two separate areas. The Listen cirA
cuit corresponds to the main area A,
and the Record circuit remote area B.

Interfaces With The CR10 Remote
Control System

The C38 includes a connector to
allow it to interface with the CR10
Remote Control System. The C38
becomes the main area, and the CR 10
allows four additional remote areas to
be added.

Logic Driven Electromagnetic
Switching

DIGITAL LOGIC integrated circuits
drive ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHES
for the most reliable, lowest distortion
switching system available.

Nine Program Source Selections
PHONO/AUX, CD1, CD2, TUNER,

SPECIFICATIONS

PERFORMANCE LIMITS

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0, ~0.5dB from 20HZ to 20,000Hz

RATED OUTPUT
2.5 volts at Main and switched 1 and
2 and Area B Outputs

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
600 ohms at Main, Switched 1 and 2
and Area B

MAXIMUM VOLTAGE OUTPUT
Main and Switched 1 and 2 Out-
puts, 8 volts from 20Hz to 20,000Hz

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
0.002% maximum from 20Hz to
20,000HZ at rated output

SENSITIVITY

Phono: 2.5mV for 25V rated output,
(0.5V IHF)

High Level: 250mV for 2.5V rated
output, (SOmV IHF)

SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO,
A-WEIGHTED
Phono: 90dB below 10mV input,

TAPE1, TAPEZ, TAPE3, and VIDEO are
available for both Listen and Record
functions.

New Features

Balanced output jacks are now includ-
ed. Nine Serial Data Ports allow
transfer of data to compatible ac~
cessory equipment as well as the
HC-1 Home Controller. Two CD con-
trol connectors are provided for two
CD players or a player and a CD
changer. A Tuner Control connector is
also provided. Separate switched AC
outlets are provided for area A and
area B power amplifiers.

Familiar Popular McIntosh Features
The most popular McIntosh features
include an Active Variable Loudness
Control, dual signal processor loops,
area muting and switched outputs for
additional power amplifiers.

(84dB IHF)
High Level: 105dB below rated out-
put, (95dB IHF).

MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL
Phono: 90mV
High Level: 10V

INPUT IMPEDANCE
Phono: 47K ohms and 65pF
capacitance
High Level: 22K ohms

VOLTAGE GAIN
Phono to Tape: 40dB
Phono to Main: 60dB
High Level to Tape: OdB
High Level to Main: ZOdB

TONE CONTROLS
Bass and Treble variable 12dB boost
to 12dB cut

FOUR AC POWER OUTLETS

1 switched for accessories, 1 switched
for area A power amplifier, 1 switched
for area B power amplifier and 1
unswitched

Use With The Optional HC-1

Home Controller

The optional McIntosh Model HC-1
Home Controller can be added to
allow control of other devices in the
home such as lights or motors. For exv
ample, you could raise or lower a
motorized TV screen.

Remote Accessories

An optional Model WK-1, wall
mounted keypad can be used in each
area. Up to four IR sensors or
keypads can be wired on each remote
circuit.

Expandable Audio/Video Switching
Five additional AudioNideo inputs can
be added and controlled by use of
the optional Model MVS-3
AudioNideo Switcher.

All Glass Front Panel

The Classic McIntosh" all glass front
panel has all nomenclature illumi-
nated, including the pushbuttons.

POWER REQUIREMENTS
120 volts, 50/60HZ, 25 watts

MECHANICAL INFORMATION

SIZE

Front Panel: 17 1/2 inches (44.5cm)
wide, by 5 3/8 inches (13.7cm) high.
Depth behind front panel including
clearance for connectors is 16 7/8
inches (43cm). Knob clearance re-
quired in front of the mounting panel
is 1 3/8 inches (35cm).
FINISH

Front panel is glass with Gold/Teal
nomenclature illumination. The
chassis is black.
WEIGHT

23 pounds (10.4Kg) net, 35 pounds
(15.9Kg) in shipping carton.

Franchised Dealer

MCINTOSH LABORATORY INC,
2 CHAMBERS ST., BINGHAMTON, NV 13903-2699
607~723r3512

Convrighl I992 bi McIntosh laboratory Int.

Primed in llle u.s.A.

039946

The continuous Improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory lntorporated who reserve the
right to improve design Without notice.