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IMPOR T ANT 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 intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient mag-
nitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user serviceable parts inside.
The exclamation point within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important op-
erating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompa-
nying the appliance.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
equipment.
16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the a.c. receptacle.
17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.
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Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You
Copyright 2003 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information: Your decision to own this McIntosh C45 Audio Control
Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating mu-
sic listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedi-
cation to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many
years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as-
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be
part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional
help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive tech-
nical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-723-3636
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3
Table of Contents .............................................................. 3
Important Information....................................................... 4
Connector Information...................................................... 4
Introduction....................................................................... 5
Performance Features ....................................................... 5
Dimensions........................................................................ 6
Installation........................................................................ 7
Connections
Rear Panel Connections ..................................................... 8
How to Connect for Power Control ................................... 9
How to Connect for Data Control and Remote Operation 10
How to Connect for Two Channel Operation ................... 11
How to Connect for Six Channel Operation .................... 12
Front Panel Features
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-buttons,
and Switch ....................................................................... 14
Setup
How to Operate the Setup Mode ...................................... 15
Default Settings ................................................................ 15
Display Brightness and Firmware Version ....................... 16
Country Code and Tune ................................................... 16
Re-Title Inputs and Level Adjustments ............................ 17
6 Channel 1 and 2 Inputs ................................................. 18
Balanced Input ................................................................. 18
2 Channel Sub .................................................................. 19
Power Control Triggers .................................................... 19
Auto Tone ......................................................................... 19
Remote Control Selection................................................ 20
Operation
How to Operate the C45 .................................................. 21
Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 24
How to Operate by Remote Control ................................. 25
Additional Information
Preamplifier Specifications.............................................. 26
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module
Introduction...................................................................... 27
Performance Features ...................................................... 27
C45 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel
and Antenna Connections ............................................... 28
How to Connect Antenna Components ............................. 29
Tuner Operation
How to Operate the Tuner ................................................ 30
How to Optimize AM Reception ...................................... 32
Additional Information
Tuner Specifications ........................................................ 34
Packing Instructions ......................................................... 35
