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VARIOUS REGULATORY AGENCIES REQUIRE THAT WE BRING THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION TO YOUR ATTENTION. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
The Mclntosh MC 2500 is an ex
tremely high power amplifier.
Because of the high power available
it is necessary to emphasize some
prudent and safe operating condi
tions.
1. Loudspeakers can be damaged or
destroyed by the high power
available from the MC 2500. Never
connect or disconnect inputs or
outputs while the amplifier is turn
ed on.
2. Never operate the amplifier with
the power cord plugged into an
auxiliary AC power outlet on
source equipment. The amplifier
draws 15 amperes and can damage
the source equipment.
3. Do not operate the instrument plug
ged into an ordinary extension
cord. A heavy duty extension cord
(14 ga. or heavier) is required.
4. Be cautious when lifting the instru
ment. It weighs 129 pounds. Make
certain that what it is placed on
can support the weight.
5. The amplifier cooling fans can be
thermostatically controlled when
the fan switch on the rear panel is
placed in the thermally switched
positions. When so operated, the
fans will not run when the amplifier
is cool, as when the amplifier is
first turned on. As heat develops,
one or both fans will automatically
turn on as conditions require. This
operating behavior is normal.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
The Mclntosh you have purchased is a Model
MC 2500. It has a serial number located on the rear panel
of the chassis. Record that serial number here:
The model, serial number and purchase date are impor
tant to you for any future service. Record the purchase
date here:
Upon application, Mclntosh Laboratory provides a
Three-Year Service Contract. Your Mclntosh authorized
Service Agency can expedite repairs when you provide
the Service Contract with the instrument for repair. To
assist, record your Service Contract number here:
Serial Number
Purchase date
Service Contract Number
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Your MC 2500 Stereo Power Amplifier
can 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 13903-9990
Phone: 607-7233512
Contents
SERVICE CONTRACT INFORMATION 1
INSTALLATION 2
HOW TO CONNECT 3
FRONT PANEL INFORMATION 8
REAR PANEL INFORMATION 10
PERFORMANCE LIMITS 12
PERFORMANCE CHARTS 13, 14 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 15
BLOCK DIAGRAM 17
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 Mclntosh will provide all parts, materials
and labor needed to return the measured
performance of the instrument to the
original performance limits. The SER
VICE CONTRACT does not cover any
shipping costs to and from the authoriz
ed service agency or the factory.
2. Any Mclntosh authorized service agency
will repair Mclntosh instruments at nor
mal service rates. To receive service
under the terms of the SERVICE CON
TRACT, the SERVICE CONTRACT CER
TIFICATE must be presented when the
instrument is 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 mishandl
ing is not covered by the SERVICE
CONTRACT.
4. The SERVICE CONTRACT is issued to
you as the original purchaser. To pro
tect you from misrepresentation, this
contract cannot be transferred to a se
cond owner.
5. To receive the SERVICE CONTRACT,
your purchase must be made from a
Mclntosh franchised dealer.
6. Your completely filled in application for
the SERVICE CONTRACT must be post
marked within 30 days of the date of
purchase of the instrument.
7. To receive the SERVICE CONTRACT, all
information on the application must be
filled in. The SERVICE CONTRACT will
be issued when the completely filled in
application is received by Mclntosh
Laboratory Incorporated in Binghamton,
New York.
8. 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
U.S.A. and Canada, the purchasers of
which should consult with their dealer
to ascertain what, if any, service con
tract or warranty may be available locally.
Copyright 1981 © by Mclntosh Laboratory Inc.
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