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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dan -
gerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suf-
ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte
-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE -
FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
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 accor -
dance 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 manu -
facturer.
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. Ser -
vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam -
aged 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.
Ne pas exposer cet appareil à des éclaboussures ou
gouttelettes dun liquide. Aucun objet remplie de
liquide comme par exemple un vase ne doit être placé
sur lappareil.
16. If this equipment is supplied with a power supply cord only, the mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
equipment from the a.c. mains remove the plug from
the a.c. receptacle.
Si léquipement est uniquement alimenté par un cordon
dalimentation, la fiche du cordon dalimentation doit
demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter
complètement léquipement du réseau dalimentation,
déconnecter la fiche du cordon dalimentation de la
prise murale. 17. If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter with
separate power supply cord or the AC/DC Adapter
plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, they shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this
equipment from the a.c. mains remove the AC /DC
Adapter mains power supply cord from the a.c. recep -
tacle or remove the AC /DC Adapter when it is directly
plugged into the a.c. receptacle.
Si léquipement est alimenté par un adaptateur AC/DC
munis dun cordon dalimentation ou un adaptateur
AC/DC qui est alimenté directement à la prise mu -
rale, ils doivent demeurer aisément accessibles. Pour
déconnecter complètement léquipement du réseau
dalimentation, déconnecter ladaptateur AC/DC de la
prise murale ou déconnecter le cordon dalimentation
de ladaptateur 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 batteries
ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive
telle que celle du soleil, feu ou autre source de chaleur
similaire.
19. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
ATTENTION: danger dexplosion si la pile nest pas
remplacée correctement. Ne remplacer que par le même
type ou un type équivalent.
20. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Your decision to own this McIntosh C47 Audio Pre-
amplifier ranks you at the very top among discrimi -
nating music listeners. You now have The Best. The
McIntosh dedication 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 pos -
sible with all the features and functions of your new
McIntosh.
Copyright 2015 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of Contents
Thank You
Please Take A Moment
Technical Assistance
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 technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Ph o n e: 6 0 7-72 3 -3512
Fax: 607-724-0549
Customer Service
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 assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Ph o n e: 6 0 7-72 3 -3515
Fa x : 6 0 7-72 3 -1917
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:
Serial Number: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Dealer Name: ________________________________ Safety Instructions .....................................................
2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 3
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 3
General Information .................................................. 4
Connector and Cable Information .............................4
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................ 5
Dimensions ................................................................ 6
Installation ................................................................. 7
Connections:
Rear Panel Connections, Connecting Components .8-9
Rear Panel Connections (Separate Sheet) ...........Mc2B
Connecting Components (Separate Sheets) ....... Mc1A ,
................................................................. Mc1B, Mc2A
Input Assignment Chart (Separate Sheet) .......... Mc5A ,
........................................................................\
..... Mc5B
Remote Control:
HR085 Remote Control Push-buttons ...................... 10
How to use the HR085 Remote Control .................... 11Front Panel:
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons
and Jack
..................................................................... 12
Setup:
How to Operate the Setup Mode .............................. 13
Default Settings ......................................................... 13
Fi r m w a r e Ve r s i o n ...................................................... 13
Input Settings ............................................................ 13
Rename Input ............................................................ 14
Output Settings ......................................................... 15
Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 ................................ 16
Data Ports .................................................................. 16
Passthr u ..................................................................... 17
Comm Port Baud Rate .............................................. 16
Remote Control Codes .............................................. 17
IR Sensor, Power Mode and Factory Reset .............. 18
Operation:
How to Operate the C47 ........................................... 20
Tr i m Fu nct ion s ..................................................... 20-22
Mute ........................................................................\
.. 23
Outputs 1&2, Trim, Output Meters and Passthru ..... 23
Headphone Jack and How to make a Recording ....... 24
Optical and Digital Inputs ......................................... 25
USB Input and Installing Software ...................... 25-26
USB Music Playback ................................................. 25
Reset of Microprocessors .......................................... 24
Additional Information:
Photos ................................................................... 24 -25
Specifications ............................................................ 26
Packing Instr uction ................................................... 27
