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McIntosh C1000C audio amplifier

1. EXT POWER SENSOR TEL GGERS CONTROL THRU SPKR2 SPKR1 DATA PORTS t A Melntosh C1000 CONTROLLER EA McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 000000 0000 0000 C TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT B TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A 1 TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT C PROG 7 5 4 3 2 1 O SUM D A CD CDR SRVR TUNER AUX DVD LEFT B CONTROLLER D OUTPUT 000 ooooo 0000 TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT D V amp Figure A How to connect the C1000C C1000P and C1000T con t Optional connections when the Power Amplifier used has only one Balanced Input The Right Channel connection is illustrated below the Left Chennel would be connected in a similar manner OUTPUTS 9 RIGHT INPUTS 1 E Melntosh C1000 PREAMPLIFIER m INPUTS S LEFT ma OUTPUTS 3 S Q x O A PREAMPLIFIER B O O O E o O O O O O O O O LE MAIN SPKR1 MAIN SPKR2 D A 7 RECORD LINK RECORD LINK DIA 7 MAIN SPKR2 MAIN SPKR1 ng pO O O O o El J SS TO C1000 RIGHT CONTROLLER TO C1000 LEFT CONTROLLER O O O OUTPUT A OUTPUT B O O Eun do O Bi olu SPKR1 SRVR 4 LISTEN RECORD TUNER 3 DVD 1 RIGHT PHONO INPUTS LEFT DVD 1 TUNER 3 RECORD LISTEN 55
2. cabinets 17 1 2 dlltintosh Front View of the C1000C 12 1 4 31 12cm 17 43 18cm Rear View of the 4 5 8 C1000C 11 75cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 18 3 4 47 63cm 1 4 17 1 8 0 64cm 43 50cm ny al ofthe 0 48cm 4 13 16 1000 k 7 1 7 V7 x X X7U7 Na 15 16 z 2 38cm 12 5 8 1 7 16 z rcm 3 65cm Dimensions 44 45cm Front View of the C1000P 6 15 24cm 31 12cm e 12 1 4 1 7 43 18cm McIntosh C1000 PREAMPLIFIER Rear View Of the LS C1000P 5 4 5 8 11 75cm RECORD LINK DIA MAINISPKR2 MAINISPKRI o3 25 PROCESSOR SER UNER 3 RECORD LISTEN SRVR 4 SPKR1 B 2 ER ME N K N N AUX 2 SRVR 4 TO TO CDR 5 N K K N K INPUTS FROM FROM L E 9 a d 9 8 O A AF 3 8 m GAS 9 Y SAVR 4 51 SER z HEN CAR NPUTS 13 14 33 65cm 18 3 4 47 63cm 4f 18 E 43 50cm Side View 3 16 of the 9 0 48cm 4 13 16 12 226m C1000P IR 15 16 1 2 38cm 12 5 8 1 7 16 32 07cm 3 65cm Dimensions con t AAA PERRON 17 1 2 44 45cm McIntosh C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER Front View 6 of the 15 24cm C1000T AY
3. How to Connect the C1000 with Passthru Mode How to Connect the C1000 with Passthru Mode The C1000 Preamplifier has a special operating mode known as Passthru when it is used as part of a McIntosh Multichannel Sound System The Front Left and Right Channels coming from the McIntosh A V Control Center connect to a predetermined input at a preset volume level and then onto the Left and Right Main Power Amplifiers Loudspeakers Passthru requires several extra connections outlined below and activation by using the SETUP Mode of the C1000 The connection instructions below together with the Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet 1 is an example of a typical audio sys tem Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 1 Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh A V Control Center Zone A Power Control Output Jack to the C1000C PASSTHRU Input Jack Note The Passthru Mode will also work non McIntosh Multichannel Processors the voltage required to activate the Passthru feature is 5 to 12 Volts ING 2 Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh A V Control Center Zone A Outputs Front Left and Right to the C1000P CDR 5 LEFT and RIGHT INPUT Balanced Connectors Note Any of the C1000C Inputs except for the MM 5 MC 9 and Record Link Inputs both B
4. McIntosh developed software It imple ments all commands received from the Front Panel Controls or the supplied Re mote Controls and indicates them on the Alphanumeric Display Refer to figure 102 When McIntosh Source Components are connected to C1000C Data Ports basic command functions from the C1000 Remote Control are passed on to those components thus allowing one Re mote Control to operate an entire McIntosh Audio System The Logic Circuits sense when both the C1000P and C1000T Preamplifiers are connected to the C1000C at which time the C1000 functions as if 1t was one Preampli fier with 18 Inputs OSO Figure 102 Meter and Circuitry The lack of accurate performance in ordinary meters has presented difficult and complex problems Ordinary meters are incapable of indicating the short interval information in a sound wave Refer to figure 103 on the next page The mass of the meter movement is too great to respond to the nearly instantaneous changes in music program material That short interval information can have a duration less than as one half of one thousandth of a second Even if the 47 meter were capable of such high ve locity move ment the hu man eye could not perceive the displayed information McIntosh solved both problems elec trically By developing electronic cir cuits the meters are made to respond to short intervals with an accuracy of 95 To permit the eye to see such high speed motio
5. T 31 12cm 17 43 18cm Melnfosh 01000 TUBE pnrevpirien Rear View O of the C1000T 66 13 1 4 33 65cm 18 314 47 63cm w CS 43 50cm Side View 3 16 f th G 3 3 0 48cm 4 13 16 N 12 22cm C1000T L L 15 16 2 38cm DB NK 76 32 07cm 3 65cm Installation Installation AAA AAA AAA AA 1 1 The C1000C C1000P and C1000T can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on their four feet The four feet Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing may be removed from the bottom of the C1000C C1000P and C1000T when they are custom installed as outlined be low The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the C1000C C1000P and C1000T are removed from the custom installation and used free standing They also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate venti lation for the C1000C C1000P and C1000T Cool operation en sures the longest possible operat ing life for any electronic instru ment Do not install the units di rectly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
6. non McIntosh components when connected to the C1000C might required a higher voltage to switch them On or Off To change the output voltage to 12 volts follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words TRIGB LVL 5V appears Refer to figure 16 Figure 16 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIGB LVL 12V Refer to figure 17 Figure 17 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Triamp Balanced Outputs The C1000P and or C1000T Preamplifiers provides three Balanced XLR Output Connectors for each channel One Output is labeled MAIN non switched and two additional Outputs MAIN SPKRI and MAIN SPKR2 switched On or Off by using the HR54 Remote Control Outputs MAIN SPKRI and MAIN SPKR2 may be configured to remain On along with the MAIN Output for use in systems with three Power Amplifiers per channel To change the MAIN SPKRI and MAIN SPKR2 Outputs perform the fol lowing steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode Figure 18 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control unt
7. Control until the word ON appears in the Display RPROC TUN ON Refer to figure 48 13 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the Title of the next desired Input is displayed and then set the Record Processor to On 14 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in right side of the Display 15 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all Inputs requiring the Record Processor have been set active 16 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment n 3 Moving Magnet Cartridge Capacitance The C1000 allows the adjustment of the Moving Magnet Capacitive Loading to accommodate a wide variety of car tridge types and turntable cabling combinations The range of adjustment is from 50pf to 750pf in 50pf increments To change the capacitance from the default value of 50pf set ting perform the following steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates MM 50 PF Refer to figure 50 Figure 50 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the desired capacitance appears in the Display e g MM 150 PF Refer to figure 51 Figure 51 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push bu
8. i i OO G 9 9 s 2 2 2 SPKR2 CDR 5 TO TO SRVR 4 AUX 2 MM 8 GND MM 8 AUX 2 SRVR 4 TO OUTPUTS FROM FROM INPUTS MC 9 GND MC 9 INPUTS FROM FROM OUTPUTS roa m RIGHT a INPUTS 2 Melntosh c 000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER m INPUTS ca LEFT M OUTPUTS O O O 7 O O O O 5 gt 77177 ZR CONTROL INPUT ZEE 9 O O O O O O 83 MAIN SPKR1 MAIN SPKR2 D A 7 RECORD LINK RECORD LINK D A 7 MAIN SPKR2 MAIN SPKR1 02 iui o O O O O O O 22 TO C1000 RIGHT CONTROLLER TO C1000 LEFT CONTROLLER x O O O TUBE OUTPUT C TUBE OUTPUT D O Co 3 O ORB 25 SPKR1 SRVR 4 LISTEN RECORD TUNER 3 DVD 1 RIGHT PHONO INPUTS LEFT DVD 1 TUNER 3 RECORD LISTEN EHE 22 E4 2 WO 2 2 2 9 4 SPKR2 CDR 5 TO SRVR 4 AUX 2 MM 8 GND MM 8 AUX 2 SRVR 4 TO TO OUTPUTS FROM FROM MC 9 GND MC 9 NPUTS FROM FROM OUTPUTS Melntosh BALANCED LINE INTEGRATOR INPUTS McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier partial view slo amp o 2 S s OWER BALANCED s RIGHT OUTPUT 4 FUSE AC POWER 5 a LEFT OUTPUT 4 MODE OUT Ol nG sumo S 2 80 40 20 COM 250V 120V 50 60Hz seac baner 9 MPS PARALLEL 4 MONO Figure 1
9. the C1000 Controller proceed to step 10 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word PRESENT appears in the Display RPROC PRESENT Refer to figure 46 D L E E E BA y H CINI Figure 46 4 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates RPROC TUN Refer to figure 47 APROL Figure 47 5 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in the Display RPROC TUN ON Refer to figure 48 Figure 48 6 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the Title of the next desired Input is displayed and then set the Record Processor to On 7 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in right side of the Display Setup con t 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all Inputs requiring the Record Processor have been set active 9 Proceed to step 16 10 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select which Preamplifier will have an External Processor connected to it The choices are PREAMP C1000P TUBE C1000T or BOTH C1000P and C1000T Preamplifi ers Refer to figures 49a 49b or 49c TITI IT ma lI PPROC PREAMP orien Fi 2 Figure 49a Figure 49b PPRH L BOTH Figure 49c 11 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates RPROC TUN Refer to figure 47 Note The Inputs of the CIO00T will have the number 2 after the Title e g TUN2 CD2 DVD2 etc 12 Rotate the LISTEN Select
10. 0000020 ooooo j ooooo ovooo JY Ai 0000 H 1 p A Figure A Figure B How to connect the C1000C C1000P and C1000T E This page contains information for connecting the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000P C1000T and to other audio compo nents The C1000 has the ability to automatically switch power On Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control Connections The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C1000 Re mote Control With an external sensor connected to the C1000 remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and or when the C1000 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet Mc5A 5B is an example of a typical audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Notes 1 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals out from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously connected to different power amplifiers 3 With the addition of a McIntosh Power Controller and Remote Control Translator connected to the C
11. Balanced Outputs OFF 25 Control D A Ctrl MDA1000 OFF 25 Preamp Input 3 Title of Inputs TUN 26 Preamp D Port Assignment to Input Note 2 27 Preamp Trim Input Source Level 0 0 2 Preamp Trigger Input Source 28 Preamp ACC Control Remote Con 29 Preamp Listen Processor NONE 30 Preamp RPROC Record Processor NONE 3 Preamp MM Phono Capacitance SOPF 32 Preamp Phono Resistance 250HM 32 Preamp Passthru Multichannel OFF 32 Notes 1 Charts on page 33 allow for recording any changes made to the default settings 2 The D Port default assignment is the same as the C1000 Controller Rear Panel Data Port Labeling Firmware Version The C1000 functionality 1s controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware The Version of the Firmware in the C1000 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Controller Mode 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until VERSION 1 0 or higher appears Refer to figure 7 Figure 7 3 The number after the character V is the Firmware num ber 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Display Brightness The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may be varied from a setting of 1 Dim to 7 Bright Follow the steps below for reduc
12. Output Ground Figure 100 audio sound waves amplified by one set of circuits In a similar manner the negative going audio sound waves are amplified by another set of circuits Refer to figure 100 Au dio signals connected to the unbalanced Inputs of the C1000 are first converted to a balanced signal before they are am plified In a similar manner the balanced audio signals are converted to unbalanced signals before they are available to the unbalanced outputs jacks Moving Coil Preamplifier One of the popular types of Phono Cartridges for Turn tables used today are Moving Coil Due to their design the Moving Coil Cartridge s output voltage is typically in the range of 300 to 500 microvolts millionth of a volt and thus requires additional amplification in order to match the output voltage of a Moving Magnet Induced Moving Mag net cartridge type with 2 5 to 10 millivolts thousandths of a volt The lower the output voltage of the cartridge the greater the level of amplification required and thus the greater potential for higher noise levels being generated by the circuitry McIntosh has designed a new Totally Shielded Moving Coil Preamplifier Module using special ultra low noise cir cuitry with out the need for a step up transformer Refer to figure 101 The C1000 utilizies a double filtered power sup ply design just for the Moving Coil Preamplifier Module It offers the ability to change the input impedance from 25
13. Push button or the In put lt or B Push buttons to select the desired program source Note When directly selecting sources with Title names ending with a 2 or 3 the appropriate Numbered Push button needs to be press after the push button with the Titled Name is pressed e g for Input DVD2 press the DVD Push button followed by the 2 Push button Disc Server and Tape Functions Use these push buttons to operate a DVD Player CD Player CD Changer Music Server or Tape Recorder Numbered Push buttons Press Push buttons 0 through 9 to access tuner station pre sets tracks on discs or selections on a Music Server Disc and Track Use the DISC and TRACK Push buttons when a Disc Player or Music Server is being used Tuner Push buttons Press the AM or FM Push button to select the desired broadcast band Press and release the Channel Up A or Down Push button to move from station to station Press and hold a Channel Up A or Down V Push button to move continuously from station to station Press 10 to start the automatic brief audition of each of the presets stored in the tuner memory Press 10 a second time to stop on a station preset and exit the Review process Volume Press the UpA or DownV VOLUME Push button to raise or lower the listening volume level Note The Record Signals present at CDR and SRVR OUTPUTS are not affected by volume changes Amplifier Selection Press the 2nd push button followed by
14. T Wir T vr Le Li Figure 27 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the Inputs have the de sired Title or are switched Off Notes 1 When both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the same C1000 Controller the character T will appear to the right of Input Number Refer to figure 28a Setup con t Figure 28a 2 The available Input Title Choices will start with DVD3 AUX3 TUN3 SVR3 CDR3 or CD3 Refer to figure 28b Figure 28b 6 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Data Port Assigment The Data Control Ports on the C1000 Controller by default are assigned to control just one input 1 thru 7 on one Preamplifier When both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the C1000 Controller the Data Control Ports are assigned to both Preamplifiers by default In the following example there are two McIntosh CD Players each one connected to the CD Balanced Input num ber 6 on the Preamplifiers There is no source connected to the AUX Input on either the C1000P or C1000T Preamplifi ers The AUX DATA PORT on the C1000 Controller will be re assigned to provide Data Control for the second McIntosh CD Player Connected to the C1000T Preampli fier by performing the following steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unles
15. The activation of both the Listen and Record Processors is full automatic on a Input per Input basis To activate the Listen or Record Processor refer to the Setup on page 30 for the Listen Processor and page 31 for the Record Proces SOT Record Monitor Press the Front Panel REC MONTTOR Push button or the REC MONTTOR Push button on the Remote Control to hear the Signal Source that is available at the Record Out Jacks for recording The LED above the REC MONITOR Push button on the Front Panel will Illuminate Note The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will display the Input Title on the Left side of the Display with the Volume Level on the right side Refer to figure 68 ETE Ld 114 C Figure 68 Setup Mode Pressing the SETUP Push button activates the Setup Mode of the C1000 and allows customizing of the various Operat ing Modes Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and indica tion of the Firmware Version The LED above the SETUP Push button will Illuminate Refer to page 24 for additional information on the SETUP Mode Mute Press the MUTE Push button to mute audio in all Listen Outputs including headphones and the Front Panel Alphanu meric Display will indicate MUTE in place of the actual volume setting Refer to figure 69a Press the MUTE again MUTE TUNER Figure 69a to resume listening If it is desirable to listen privately with headphones connected to the Preamplifier Front Jack press and hold in the MUTE Pu
16. Top Inside View of the C1000C Each switch consists of a glass tube filled with an inert oxy gen free atmosphere and sealed with tiny leads protruding from either end These leads extend into the tube and overlap one an other with a sepa ration of a few thousandths of an inch The leads are made from a fer rous material that is influenced by a magnetic field They are first plated with gold as a base material then with rhodium and finally ruthenium Ruthenium is the best con tact material known Refer to figure 94 The glass assembly is then placed in the center of a mul tilayer coil of copper wire The entire assembly is molded together in a tough shock absorbing material The switch and coil connectors extend from the bottom in the form of printed circuit board terminals When a DC voltage is ap plied to the coil current flows and creates a magnetic field The force of the field causes the leads to bend and contact one another inside the sealed glass tube The inert gas elimi nates corrosion of the contacts and insures a low resistance distortion free switch Figure 94 Technical Description Figure 95 Top Inside View of the C1000P Volume Adjustments The most frequently operated control on a Preamplifier 1s the Volume Control The desired volume level can vary by the type of music size of our listening room and even the time of day with which we listen So it is no surprise that McIntosh has devoted a substan
17. adjustment selections and one informational display Note When in SETUP MODE it may be necessary to rotate the Controls BALANCE RECORD and LISTEN either clockwise or counter clockwise to the desired function or setting 4 Press the SETUP Push button to exit the CONTROL LER Menu the LED above the SETUP Push button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 3 Now Press the SETUP Push button twice to enter the PREAMP Setup Menu Refer to figure 6 CI 1 CC KI ha LI LEM ERE A Figure 6 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control and notice that the Setup Preamp Mode advances through nine different possible adjustment selections To exit from the Setup Preamp Mode press the SETUP Push button the LED above the SETUP Push button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 3a or 3b Un ON Default Settings aa SS 66T er The following listings indicate the Setup Menu Mode Con troller or Preamp Menu Name Default Setting and the page number for instructions on how to change a setting Menu Function Name Setting Page No Control Version C1000 Firmware 23 Control Display Brightness 7 23 Control Remote Control HRO61 24 Control Meter Illumination ON 24 Control Volume Display Percent 24 Control Trigger A Lvl Rear Panel Jack 5V 24 Control Trigger B Lvl Rear Panel Jack 5V 25 Control Triamp
18. center of the Front Panel Al phanumeric Display TRIM 0 0 TUN 6 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word CD appears on the right side of the Front Panel Alphanu meric Display TRIM 0 0 CD Refer to figure 34 TRIM Figure 34 7 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the Volume Level of the CD Input is the same as the Tuner Volume Level Figure 35 indicates a 3 0dB decrease in the CD Level Figure 35 8 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the next de sired Input Source Name is displayed 9 Repeat steps 6 7 and 8 until all the Inputs with sources connected to the C1000 have the same relative volume levels when switching between them 10 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment 28 Trigger Selection BR A A AE AAALL The Trigger A and B Power Control Outputs on the C1000 Controller are reassignable from their default settings to ac tivate only when a given Input s is selected To change ei ther Trigger A or B from the default setting perform the fol lowing steps Note Power Control Cables coming from the components to be controlled need to be connected to the correct Trigger Jack on the Rear Panel of the C1000C to Junction 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C
19. digital control circuitry are contained in the Controller Chassis and the second chassis contains the Preamplifier Circuitry This prevents the possible introduc tion of hum and noise into the audio signal In the C1000 an additional refinement has been added to help assure total channel isolation dual mono design There are two indepen dent power supplies one for each channel and the Pream plifier also contains two totally independent preamplifier circuits Refer to figures 93 95 and 96 Creating an Preamplifier with this level of performance did not come easily Many months of design testing and measuring were required Extensive controlled listening tests the ultimate form of measuring were made before the final design was accepted Silent Audio Switching All of the Audio Signal Switching in the C1000 is per formed by 50 Electro Magnetic devices This includes the selection of the desired Audio Input Source for Listening for Recording Outputs External Signal Processing Loop Final Audio Output Selection and the Audio Muting Func tion These Electro Magnetic devices switch silently with out adding noise to the Audio Signal for the lifetime of the C1000 Preamplifier The Balanced Input Switching Printed Circuit Boards for one channel of the C1000 are shown in figure 92 Figure 92 Electro Magnetic Switching 1s a proven technology that uses the latest in materials and manufacturing methods 44 6 Figure 93
20. 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVI S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR The exclamation polnt vvithin an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im portant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the litera ture accompanying the appliance NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 back No user serviceable parts inside Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 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
21. referred to as the C1000C throughout this Owner s Manual In a similar manner the CI000 Preamplifier Solid State Chassis will be referred to as the C1000P and the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Chassis will be referred to as the CI000T throughout this Owner s Manual 2 For additional information on Audio Connections refer to the Owner s Manual s for the component s 3 Connecting Cables and Connectors are available from the McIntosh Parts Department Data Power Control and Trigger Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot shielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end Controller to Preamplifier Cable Part No 171 745 Three foot shielded 24 conductor male to male custom cable two required between Controller and Preamplifier 4 The Main AC Power Cable going to the C1000C and any other McIntosh Component s should not be connected to an AC Power Outlet until all the system components are connected together When the C1000C and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system s normal operations 5 Up to four sensors can be wired in parallel for Remote Control of the C1000 from other rooms 6 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and sen
22. seconds latter the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate DETECT SYSTEM at this point release the STANDBY ON Push button This will reset the C1000 microprocessors Refer to figure 85 Note The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and or major changes in voltage Figure 85 Configuration Change When a change is made to a C1000 System Controller and one or both Preamplifiers by adding or removing a Pream plifier the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate CONFIG CHANGE and the LED indicators above the SETUP and REC MONITOR Push buttons will be flashing Refer to figures 86 and 87 If there is not to be any changes to the C1000 System but rather reconnecting a Preampli fier that was prevoiusly connected to the C1000 Controller perform the following Figure 86 1 Remove the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of C1000 Controller 40 How to Operate the C1000 con t CONFIG CHANGE Figure 87 2 Reconnect the previously connected Preamplifier 3 Re attach the AC Power Cord 4 The C1000 System will automatically reset itself and will retain any changes that where previously made in the SETUP Mode If the change to the C1000 System is a result of changing Preamplifier Types C1000P or C1000T or the addition of a second Preamplifier C1000P or C1000T then perform the following steps 1 Remove the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of C1000 Cont
23. ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates TRIG TUN Refer to figure 36 RIG Figure 36 3 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the desired Input Title to be changed appears in the Display e g TRIG DVD 4 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the desired Trigger A or B in this example the DVD Input will ac tivate the Trigger A Jack appears in the Display e g TRIG DVD A Refer to figure 37 TUN Whe TW Hb y E Figure 37 Note Additional Inputs may also be assigned in the same manner to also activate Trigger A 5 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Setup con t uu O OO E T Accessory Control When the Trigger A or B Power Control Outputs on the C1000 Controller are used one of the Triggers may be as signed to switched On or Off by using the ACCessory Push button on the supplied HR54 Remote Control To select ei ther Trigger A or B for remote operation perform the fol lowing steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates ACC CONTRO
24. the OUTPUT 1 or 2 push buttons to control the rear panel OUTPUTS 1 2 which can feed signals to a power amplifier or other acces sory component Acc On Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc Player Acc Off Press ACC OFF to turn the power OFF to a McIntosh Disc Player Pause Press ll Pushbutton to perform various functions on a variety of McIntosh Components It will also pause the playing of a disc or tape player The INPUT A z m c T 4 Push button will also allow for quick Y exiting from the active menu when in O the setup mode The l Push button is MUTE PLAY also used as an Enter Push button with O O some McIntosh components grag TRIM NEXT Secondary Remote O O The C1000 comes with two Remote LEVEL A BACK Controls The HR061 full functions illustrated on the opposite page and the HR1000 basic functions in figure 60 The push button titles on the HR1000 are the same as on the HR061 Remote Control and function in the same man ner in controlling the C1000 LEVEL V PAUSE Figure 60 35 How to Operate the C1000 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY ON push button lights to indicate the C1000 is in Standby mode and is connected to a live AC Outlet To switch On the C1000 press the STANDBY ON push button Refer to figure 64 The AI phanumeric Display will indicate the last input listened to If this 1s the first time the C1000
25. the Title of the next desired Input is displayed and then set the Lis ten Processor to On 14 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in right side of the Display 15 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all Inputs requiring the Listen Processor have been set active 16 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment L HN UC Record Processor AAA AAA A A 2 AA A AA A A A AAA A AA AA The C1000 Preamplifier has a Record Processor Loop for hooking up an external sound processor The Record Pro cessor may be assigned to be active for only those Inputs desired To activate the Record Proccessor Loop and assign Inputs perform the following steps Note If the Record Processor is set active for a given Input and no Record Processor is connected to the CI000P no sound signal output will be available for recording purposes when that Input is selected 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates RPROC NONE Refer to figure 45 hi li Bi A U Ty L Figure 45 When there is Just one Preamplifier C1000P or C1000T connected to the C1000 Controller proceed to step 3 If both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to
26. to go through unused inputs when changing the D A Inputs by using either the C1000 Front Panel Controls or supplied Remote Controls 5 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select On or Off for D A INPut 1 Rotate the RECORD Select Control to select the next input D A INput 2 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select On or Off for the next D A INPut 2 Repeat steps 6 and7 until all seven of the MDA1000 Input Assigments have been entered into the C1000 Memory Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words PROG DP SUM appears Refer to figure 23 rj m m ha p H LJ LU Figure 23 J LJ 1 10 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select the Digital Input of the MDA1000 that the MCD1000 is connected to Refer to figure 24 noO To Figure 24 ON NI QO NO U 1 1 No SYA PROG 11 Press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode Input Selection and Title Reassignment MEER RN PN cS The C1000 has nine Audio Inputs which includes seven high level inputs two dedicated Phono Inputs and two ex ternal processor loops These inputs already have assigned titles that will allow for immediate hookup operation and enjoyment When the C1000 Controller is connected to the C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier the num ber of inputs double If the default Input Titles for the High Level Inputs do not match up with compo
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28. 1000 any McIntosh Classic Components and or non McIntosh Components connected to the C1000 can be operated more conveniently Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information Power Control Connections Connect one of the supplied custom 21 Conductor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CONTROLLER OUTPUT A Socket to the CI000T TO PREAMPLI FIER CONTROL INPUT A Socket Note After the cable connector is firmly seated into the chassis socket rotate the locking collar clockwise until it is finger tight 2 Ina similar manner connect a 21 Conductor Cable from the C1000C Socket B to Socket B on the C1000P Also connect a 21 Conductor Cable from the C1000C Socket C to Socket C on the C1000T and connect the remaining Cable between C1000C Socket D to Socket D on the C1000T 3 Connect a Cable from the C1000C POWER CON TROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier and another Control Cable from the McIntosh Right Channel Power 16 How to connect the C1000C C1000P and C1000T Amplifier Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack Note There is approximately a one half second delay added to the Power Control Out Jack signal going to the next McIntosh Power Amplifier to reduce the strain on the AC Power Line 4 Connect a Cable from the other C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In of the McIntosh D A Converter 5 Connect a C
29. 72 Speaker Output 1 and 2 The SPKRI or SPKR2 Push buttons on the Remote Control allow the sending of the audio signals to separate power am plifiers connected to the Rear Panel Balanced MAIN SPKRI and unbalanced SPKR1 or MAIN SPKR2 and un balanced SPKR2 It also activates the TRIGGER Jacks SPKRI amp SPKR2 Jacks on the Rear panel of the C1000C Press the desired Push button once to activate the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicating the current Speaker Setting Pressing the SPKR1 or SPKR2 Push button a sec ond time while the display is indicating the SPEAKERI or SPEAKER2 On or Off will change to the opposite set ting Refer to figures 73 and 74 SPEAKER Figure 73 OFF SPEAKER Figure 74 ON Trim The Trim Push button on the Remote Controls allow for various function and level changes to be made while listen ing without having to go into the SETUP Mode Any changes made using the Remote Control Trim Push buttons will change the previous adjustments made in SETUP By repeated pressing the TRIM Push button on the Remote Control the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will step through the possible adjustments These include Input Trim How to Operate the C1000 con t Volume Level Balance Level Adjustments Stereo or Mono Mode Speaker 1 On Off Speaker 2 On Off Display PERKER2 0 ker 20n0081 Display BPE HH EN c UN Brightness 1 7 Meter Illumination On Off the Moving Magnet Phono Input Ca
30. After the cable connector is firmly seated into the chassis socket rotate the locking collar clockwise until it is finger tight 2 Ina similar manner connect the other 21 Conductor Cable from the C1000C Socket B to Socket B on the C1000P 3 Connect a Cable from the C1000C POWER CON TROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier and another Control Cable from the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack 12 Note There is approximately a one half second delay added to the Power Control Out Jack signal going to the next McIntosh Power Amplifier to reduce the strain on the AC Power Line 4 Connect a Cable from the other C1000C POWER CONTROL MANN Jack to the Power Control In of the McIntosh D A Converter 5 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh D A Converter Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh AM FM Tuner 6 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh AM FM Tuner Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio Video Player 7 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner Data Control Connections 8 Connect a Cable from the C1000C D A 7 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh MDA1000 D A Converter Note If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the system connect the SUM DATA PORT Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the MCD1000 using a Da
31. Control until the word PRESENT appears in the Display LPROC PRESENT Refer to figure 41 Figure 41 4 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates LPROC TUN Refer to figure 42 Figure 42 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in the Display LPROC TUN ON Refer to figure 43 Un Figure 43 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the Title of the next desired Input is displayed and then set the Lis ten Processor to On Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in right side of the Display ON 30 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until all Inputs requiring the Listen Processor have been set active 9 Proceed to step 16 10 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select which Preamplifier will have an External Processor connected to it The choices are PREAMP C1000P TUBE C1000T or BOTH C1000P and C1000T Preamplifi ers Refer to figures 44a 44b or 44c 7 II wa ff ad HL H L pst Figure 44b BOTH Figure 44c 11 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates LPROC TUN Refer to figure 42 Note The Inputs of the CIO00T will have the number 2 after the Title e g TUN2 CD2 DVD2 etc 12 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word ON appears in the Display LPROC TUN ON Refer to figure 43 13 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until
32. DECI BEL Refer to figure 13 Figure 13 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Trigger A Voltage Power Control The Rear Panel Trigger A Jack can provide either a 5 or 12 Volt Output when activated with 5 Volts as the default McIntosh Components with Power Control utilize 5 Volts non McIntosh components when connected to the C1000C might required a higher voltage to switch them On or Off To change the output voltage to 12 volts follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words TRIGA LVL 5V appears Refer to figure 14 TIM 4 LI F T TR Figure 14 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIGA LVL 12V Refer to figure 15 Figure 15 Setup con t 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Trigger B Voltage Power Control The Rear Panel Trigger B Jack can provide either a 5 or 12 Volt Output when activated with 5 Volts as the default McIntosh Components with Power Control utilize 5 Volts
33. Feature is provided to customize the oper ating settings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display and or CI000T are connected to the correct sockets on the Rear Panel of the C1000C Refer to page 12 for the C1000P refer to page 14 for on the C1000C Controller The setup fuctions available for the C1000T or refer to page 16 for the C1000P change and or adjustments are dependent upon connection and C1000T combination After correcting the ofthe Preamplifier s connected to the C1000C Controller cable connection error reconnect the AC Power C1000P C1000T or both Cord to the Rear Panel of the C1000C Perform 1 The Red LED above the STANDBY ON push button Step one again lights to indicate the C1000 is in Standby mode and is 2 When both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T connected to a live AC Outlet To switch On the C1000 are connected to the same C1000 Controller the press the STANDBY ON push button Refer to figure C1000P Preamplifier default Input Title names PHA iia will have a number 1 added to the end of the 2 The Alphanumeric Display will indicate the last input Title Refer to figure 3b The C1000T listened to If this is the first time the C1000 is switched Raat N M Preamplifer default Input Title names will have on the display will indicate 15 TUNER refer to fig an m ure 3a If both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are to figure 3c H y 4 H 5 E Ak Figure 3c Figure 3a connected to th
34. L Refer to figure 38 Figure 38 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the desired Trigger A or B appears in the Display e g ACC CONTROL A Refer to figure 39 Figure 39 Note Devices connected to the Trigger A or B Jacks will be effected when Trigger A or B in SETUP is changed 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment 20 Listen Processor MEME The C1000 Preamplifier has a Listen Processor Loop for hooking up an external sound processor The Listen Proces sor may be assigned to be active for only those Inputs de sired To activate the Listen Proccessor Loop and assign Inputs perform the following steps Note If the Listen Processor is set active for a given Input and no Listen Processor is connected to the C1000P no sound will be heard when that Input is selected 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates LPROC NONE Refer to figure 40 Figure 40 When there is just one Preamplifier C1000P or C1000T connected to the C1000 Controller proceed to step 3 If both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the C1000 Controller proceed to step 10 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select
35. Melntosh Melntosh i Mcintosh C1000 PREAMPLIFIER 0 30 20 40 9 50 4 0 30 20 ECH 300 1 E PR Z y sa lam MT EH NM a ER L 1000 Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 The lightning flash with arrowhead within an equilateral triangle is in tended 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 a risk of electric shock to persons VVARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 accordance with the manufacturer s 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
36. N 77 THRU PROG 2 i 3 1 Og OO 000g goto OO 0 0 0 6 O g SPKR2 SPKR1 SUM D A CD CDR SRVR TUNER AUX DVD RIGHT LEFT A CONTROLLER C B CONTROLLER OUTPUT O Meintosh f m EURO C1000 CONTROLLER EN p 6 00 4 Mc NTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 0000909 JJ eee cea AE adaga oooo ku BINGHAMTON NY 13903 ANA 0000 RIGHT LEFT TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT B CONTROL INPUT D TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A CONTROL INPUT C V amp Figure A Figure B How to connect the C1000C and C1000T PP aa ain This page contains information for connecting the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000T and to other audio components The C1000 has the ability to automatically switch power On Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control Connections The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C1000 Re mote Control With an external sensor connected to the C1000 remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and or when the C1000 1s located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet Mc4A 4B is an example of a typical audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components w
37. N SPKR2 D A 7 REGORDUNK Wlooeooco l 7 e o RECORD LINK D A 7 MAIN SPKR2 MAIN SPKR1 e 2 Refer to folded sheet Mc2A 27 N N N a E P t t G 1000 pua CONTROLLER TO C1000 o GEN INO C1000 Preamplifier Rear o OT abad O o A o LISTEN RECORD TUNER 3 DVD 1 RIGHT PHONO INPUTS LEFT DVD 1 TUNER 3 RECORD LISTEN Panel Connections E RIGHT INPUTS t INPUTS LEFT OUTPUTS M CN co cone m Intosh c 000 TUBE PUPANGURIER cone com d O O O O O O O 5 C TUBE PREAMPLIFIER D E C1000 Tube P lifi a ube Preamplifier A de S T LO D A 7 NG so oges GaSe ac o io RECORD NG D A 7 MAIN SPKR2 MAIN SPKR1 2 2 Refer to folded sheet Mc2B os 27 C1000 Tube Preamplifier Rear e e MS MEN AS d 3 PROCESSOR PROCESSOR 26 LISTEN RECORD TUNER 3 DVD 1 RIGHT PHONO INPUTS LEFT DVD 1 TUNER 3 RECORD LISTEN TO TO SRVR 4 AUX 2 MM 8 MM 8 AUX 2 SRVR 4 TO TO FROM FROM NPUTS MC 9 MC 9 INPUTS FROM FROM 11 How to connect the C1000C and C1000P This page contains information for connecting the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000P and to other audio components The C1000 has the ability to automatically switch power On Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control Connections The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the C1000 Re mot
38. Selects Disc Player Mu sic Server or Tape Re corder Functions and also performs various func tions on a variety of McIntosh Components Scrolls through the available C1000 Inputs d the McIntosh Selects one of the seven an e V cintos 205 MDA 1000 Digital High Level Audio Video igita S Ph Input Sources when connected to the D A Input Press to listen to the se lected Record out signal Note Push buttons whose function is not indentified above are for use with other McIntosh Products Requires a Data Cable Connection between the C1000C and the MDA1000 How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate by Remote Control BE CP AG AA The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly control ling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Com ponents connected to the C1000 Mute Press the MUTE Push button to mute audio The Record signals present at the CDR and SRVR OUTPUTS are not affected by the MUTE function The C1000 Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the word MUTE Press MUTE a second time to unmute audio Mono Press the MONO Push button to switch from Stereo to Mono for the selected Listen Signal Trim Press the TRIM Push button followed by the LEVEL UpA or Down V Push button to select various sound adjustments and functions Note Refer to How to Operate the C1000 starting on page 38 for additional information Input Source Selection Press one of the appropriate Source
39. able from the McIntosh D A Converter Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh AM FM Tuner 6 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh AM FM Tuner Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio Video Player 7 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner Data Control Connections 8 Connect a Cable from the C1000C D A 7 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh MDA1000 D A Converter Note If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the system connect the SUM DATA PORT Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the MCD1000 using a Data Cable Refer to figure A 9 Connect a Cable from the C1000C TUNER 3 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Tuner 10 Connect a Cable from the C1000C DVD 1 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Audio Video Player 11 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner 12 Optionally connect a RG 59 or RG 6 Cable from the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector to the McIntosh Sensor Audio Connections 13 Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh D A Converter to the C1000 Preamplifier Balanced XLR D A 7 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 14 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Tuner Fixed Audio Outputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced TUNER 3 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 15 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Audio Video Player 2CH Unbalanced Audio Outputs to the C1000 Pream plifier Unbalanced DVD 1 LEFT and RIGHT IN PUTS Note Th
40. alanced or Unbalanced may be used for the Passthru Mode 3 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between C1000C AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet Refer to figure B 4 Proceed to page 23 for customizing the SETUP Fea tures of C1000 Preamplifier Figure B Connect li RECORD Svvitch selects the program signals that are available to record from and is used for setup functions BALANCE Control allows the adjustment of the relative volume levels for each channel and is used for setup functions 20 Setup Functions the Listen and Record Sources Listening Volume Level and C1000 Controller Front Panel Controls Displays and Push Buttons LISTEN Switch selects the program signals that are listened to and is used for setup func tions VOLUME Control adjusts the listening volume level and is used for setup func DISPLAY indicates tions BALANCE MENU RECORD SELECT McIntosh C1000 CONTROLLER VOLUM 1 Es Li SETUP REC MONITOR MUTE O O LISTEN STANDBY ON O SELECT RESET IR Sensor for Remote Control Operation SETUP Push button with ON indicator al lows the changing of the default settings for In puts Levels and the Dis play REC MONITOR Push but ton with ON indicator switches the RECORD Out put signals to the List
41. anced Connectors 24 Connect XLR Cables from the C1000 Preamplifier MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Balanced OUTPUTS to one of the Balanced Inputs on the Left and Right McIntosh Power Amplifiers 25 Connect XLR Cables from the C1000 Tube Preampli fier MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Balanced OUTPUTS to the remaing Balanced Inputs on the Left and Right McIntosh Power Amplifiers Notes I If the Power Amplifiers used do not have a pair of Balanced Inputs connected in parallel then use the supplied Balanced Line Integrator between the C1000 and the Power Amplifiers Refer to figure I on page 18 2 The Unbalanced SPKRI SPKR2 from the C1000P not be combined with SPKRI SPKR2 from the C1000T 3 If the C1000 is part of a Multichannel Audio System proceed to page 19 at this time 26 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between C1000C AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet Refer to figure B 27 Proceed to page 23 for customizing the SETUP Fea tures for the C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier POWER TRIGGERS CONTROL bass C1000 CONTROLLER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 Figure B Connect 120V7V 50 60Hz 20W ij Sc POWER CONTROL DATA IR T IN IN 66 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DH S RULES CFR 1040 10 ANI 1040 11 MeIntosh mco1000 CD TRANSPORT SH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA COAXIAL OPTICAL 5058 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
42. at Mc1A C1000 Preamplifier and Tube Preamplifier Rear Panel Connections Separate Sheet Mc2A Mc2B How to Connect the C1000 Controller and C LOOO Preamp AMA i 12 13 Connection Diagrams Separate Sheet Mc3A Mc3B How to Connect the C1000 Controller and C1000 Tube Preamplifier 14 15 Connection Diagrams Separate Sheet Mc4A Mc4B How to Connect the C1000 Controller C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier eiecti otras 16 17 Connection Diagrams Separate Sheet Mc5A Mc5B How to Connect the C1000 with the Balanced Line Integra e U 17 18 How to Connect the C1000 with Passthru Mode 19 Front Panel Features C1000 Controller Front Panel Controls Displays and Push buttons 20 C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Displays and kaaa aa 21 Setup How to Operate the Setup Modes 22 33 Remote Control Remote Control Push buttons La KA 34 How to operate the Remote Control 35 Operation How to Operate the C1000 Lii ttr ettet riens 36 40 Additional Information A 41 43 Technical Description AA nA 44 48 Block Diagrams Separate Sheet Mc6A Mc6B De CLIC UA AA 49 50 Packing FAS CCU OI nA AA NADAAN 51 e Important Information 1 The C1000 System consists of two or three separate chassis The C1000 Controller Chassis will be
43. ay will change to indicate the Title of the Record Input on the left side the volume level in the center and the Title of the Listen Input on the right side Both Titles will be the short text form and the display will revert back to the regular display in about six seconds after the rotation of the RECORD Selector has stopped Refer to fig ure 66 DrD Note When the McIntosh MDA1000 is connected to the C1000 Controller refer to pages 12 thru 21 and the D A Control is active refer to the Setup Controller Mode page 26 the LISTEN Control and the INPUT Push buttons 4 and on the Remote Control will step thru the active MDA1000 Inputs automatically when the D A Input is selected When recording from the D A Input care should be exercised not to select the D A for Listening as the MDA1000 Input can change The D A Control feature may also be temporarily switched Off refer to the Setup Controller Mode page 26 when recording the D A Input c4 TUN Figure 66 Volume Control Adjust the Front Panel VOLUME control or the VOLUME Push buttons on the Remote Control for the desired listen ing level Note The default setting of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indication of the volume level is percentage Refer to figure 61 The other choice is decibels and a change in Setup on page 24 is required for the display to indicate decibels Refer to figure 67 TUNER Figure 67 Listen and Record External Processors
44. ced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Jacks 2 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS Jacks 22 Connect XLR Cables from the C1000 Tube Preampli fier MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Balanced OUTPUTS to one of the Balanced Inputs on the Left and Right McIn tosh Power Amplifiers Note If the C1000 is part of a Multichannel Audio System proceed to page 19 at this time 23 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between C1000C AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet Refer to figure B 24 Proceed to page 23 for customizing the SETUP Fea tures of the C1000 Tube Preamplifier 120 50 60Hz 20W Meintash MCD1 000 I CD TRANSPORT INTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT XLR POWER CONTROL DATA IR IN OUT IN IN e e e e 2 O y a g CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH RULES CFR 1040 10 1040 11 EXT POWER SENSOR TRIGGERS CONTROL bass DATA PORTS 5 4 3 2 1 Q O e CD CDR SRVR TUNER AUX DVD 00092 SPKR2 SPKR1 SO LEFT B CONTROLLER D OUTPUT Me 500mAL 250V B SLO BLO RIGHT LEFT TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER C TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT A CONTROL INPUT C CONTROL INPUT B CONTROL INPUT D 000
45. ch allow for enjoying your McIntosh System from other room s in your home via the remote control e Power Control Output A Power Control connection for convenient turn on of McIntosh Source Components McIntosh Power Amplifiers and accessories 1s included Glass Front Panel with Fiber Optic Illumination The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel with 1 2 inch thick sections has a three dimensional look helping to ensure the pristine beauty of the C1000 will be retained for many years The Illumination of the Front Panel is ac complished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes LEDs This provides even Front Panel Illumination together with the extra long life LEDs Machined Top and Side Panels The Top and Sides of the C1000 are machined from thick aluminum panels with a smooth black anodized finish In the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel with a block diagram of the C1000 Circuitry Special Power Supply Fully regulated Power Supplies one for each channel uti lize special R Core Power Transformers helping to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line var ies e Dimensions E The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for the C1000 Controller C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier There is additional information on page 8 pertaining to installing the C1000 System into
46. d signals from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously connected to different power amplifiers A McIntosh Power Controller may be added to the C1000 to provide AC Power Switching to components that do not have Power Control Connections See your McIntosh Dealer for additional information 8 When the C1000P and C1000T Preamplifiers are both connected to the same C1000C Controller refer to pages 20 and 21 A The Record Link Inputs on both preamplifiers need to be connected together thus allowing sharing of their inputs for recording purposes B The McIntosh MDA1000 D A Converter may be connected to either the C1000P or 1000 Preamplifier Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and dB is the abbreviation 10 If the C1000P and or C1000T Preamplifiers 21 conductor custom interconnect cable s become temporarily disconnected from the C1000C when it is On or in Stand by Mode a cable error message will appear on the C1000C Remove the AC Power Cord from the C1000C connect the N SO disconnected 21 conductor custom interconnect cable s and then reconnected the AC Power Cord The C1000 System will automatically reset itself to the previous configuration 11 When a C1000P or C1000T Preamplifier is added to an already existing C1000 System the C1000C will automatically recognize the need to re configure the C1000 System refer to page 41 for additional inf
47. de and the Selection of the C1000 Input that will be used for the Right and Left Front Channels In the example below the Right and Left Front Channels from the Multichannel Processor Decoder will be connected to the CDR Input Jacks on the C1000 Refer to page 22 for additional connection information 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates PASSTHRU OFF Refer THRU UFF Figure 54 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the desired Input appears in the Display e g PASSTHRU CDR Refer to figure 55 THRU Figure 55 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to a previous desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment JAG 5 L UI nu C CC Setup con t and Setup Settings Charts De fault N Tri Li R Default New Trim E uui 0357 sten SOTO Passthru Title Title Level Data Data Select Processor Processor t Port Port A or B ON or OFF f ON or OFF pe C1000 Preamplifier C1000P C1000T Moving Coil Coil OHM S OHMS Processor Processor Present Present Preamp Tube Preamp Tube or or Both Dis play Volume i i Accessory Brightness Illumination Dis play Voltage Voltage Outputs Control 1 7 ON or OFF Vo or dB 5 or 12 5 or 12 On
48. e 2CH Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh Audio Video Player may be connected to the C1000 Preamplifier CD 6 INPUTS instead of the Unbalanced Connections 16 Connect Cables from the Turntable with a Moving Coil Cartridge to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalanced MC 9 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Note If the Turntable has a Moving Magnet Cartridge connect the cables to the MM 8 Inputs 17 Connect the Turntable Ground Cable to the GND bind ing post located between the C1000 Tube Preamplifier MC 9 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 18 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier PRO CESSOR TO LEFT and RIGHT Output Jacks 19 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier PROCESSOR FROM LEFT and RIGHT Input Jacks 20 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Jacks 2 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS Jacks 22 Connect an XLR Cable from the C1000P RECORD LINK LEFT INPUT to the C1000T RECORD LINK LEFT INPUT Balanced Connectors Note The Record Link Connections allow sharing of the Inputs between the C1000P and C1000T for recording purposes 23 Connect an XLR Cable from the C1000P RECORD LINK RIGHT INPUT to the C1000T RECORD LINK RIGHT INPUT Bal
49. e Control With an external sensor connected to the C1000 remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and or when the C1000 1s located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet Mc3A 3B is an example of a typical audio system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Notes 1 Refer to page 14 for connecting the C1000C with the C1000T or page 16 for connecting the C1000C with both the C1000P and C1000T 2 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals out from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously connected to different power amplifiers 3 With the addition of a McIntosh Power Controller and Remote Control Translator connected to the C1000 any McIntosh Classic Components and or non McIntosh Components connected to the C1000 can be operated more conveniently Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information Power Control Connections Connect one of the supplied custom 21 Conductor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CONTROLLER OUTPUT A Socket to the C1000P TO PREAMPLI FIER CONTROL INPUT A Socket Note
50. e same C1000 Controller the display vvill 3 There is no Input Title D A2 available when indicate 15 TUNER1 refer to figure 3b both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the same C1000 Controller the McIntosh MDA1000 may be connected to either preamplifier Figure 3b 2 Press the C1000C Front Panel SETUP push button Notes 1 Dependent upon which Preamplifier C1000P once The LED above the SETUP Push button will illu and or C1000T is connected to the C1000C the minate and the Front Panel Display will indicate CON Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate TROLLER The Controller is the first of the two different operational messages when switched main menus The second main menu is named On refer to page 42 for additional information Preamp and will be accessed in step 5 Refer to fig If the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display ures 2 and 5 indicates CABLE ERROR refer to figure 4 remove the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of the C1000C Then check to verify that both interconnect cables coming from the 1000 Figure 5 BALANCE Me n p 5 h VOLUME C1000 CONTROLLER RECORD LISTEN REC MONITOR MUTE STANDBY ON SELECT Figure 2 22 Setup UI Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control and notice that the Setup Controller Setup Mode advances through seven different possible
51. el Power Amplifier Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack 14 Note There is approximately a one half second delay added to the Power Control Out Jack signal going to the next McIntosh Power Amplifier to reduce the strain on the AC Power Line 4 Connect a Cable from the other C1000C POWER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In of the McIntosh D A Converter 5 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh D A Converter Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh AM FM Tuner 6 Connect a Cable from the McIntosh AM FM Tuner Control Out Jack to the Power Control In of a McIntosh Audio Video Player 7 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner Data Control Connections 8 Connect a Cable from the C1000C D A 7 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh MDA 1000 D A Converter Note If a McIntosh MCD1000 is part of the system connect the SUM DATA PORT Jack to the Data Port In Jack on the MCD1000 using a Data Cable Refer to figure A 9 Connect a Cable from the C1000C TUNER 3 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Tuner 10 Connect a Cable from the C1000C DVD 1 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Audio Video Player 11 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner 12 Optionally connect a RG 59 or RG 6 Cable from the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector to the McIntosh Sensor Aud
52. en Out put so the Program Signals sent to the Record Outputs are audible MUTE Push button mutes audio in all Listen Outputs STANDBY ON Push button with ON indicator Switches the C1000 On or Off Standby it 1s also used to RESET the internal micro processor C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Displays and Jack METER indicates the METER indicates the Preamplifier s Left Preamplifier s Right Channel relative Channel relative Out Output Level put Level Melntosh 60 50 40 30 20 10 o C1000 PREAMPLIFIER 60 50 40 30 20 10 dB x dB HEADPHONE jack accepts dynamic headphones METER indicates the METER indicates the Preamplifier s Left Preamplifier s Right Channel relative Channel relative Out Output Level put Level Melntosh C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER HL HEADPHONES OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL HEADPHONE jack accepts dynamic headphones 21 o How to Operate the Setup Modes AAA A coc QUE Your McIntosh C1000 has been factory configured for de fault operating settings that will allow immediately enjoy ment of superb audio without the need for further adjust Figure 4 ments If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings a Setup
53. have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 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 To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Do not place the protective blue cloth cover on the equipment when the power supply cord is connected Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Thank You ps A QN NN Your decision to own this McIntosh C1000 Controller to gether with the Preamplifier and or Tube Preamplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedication to Quality 1s 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 Please Take A Moment 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 yo
54. iagrams Refer to folded sheet Mc6A for the C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Controller Block Diagrams The Block Diagram of the C1000 Tube Preamplifier is on folded sheet Mc6B Figure 104 48 Specifications C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Specifications C1000 Preamplifier Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 10Hz to 40 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 002 from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Signal To Noise Ratio High Level 100dB Phono 88dB Maximum Voltage Output 12V RMS Unbalanced 25V RMS Balanced Output Impedance 220 ohms Sensitivity High Level 450mV for 2 5V rated output Phono MM 4 5mV for 2 5V rated output Phono MC 0 45mV for 2 5V rated output Input Impedance High Level 22K ohms Phono MM 47K ohms 50 to 750pF in 50pF steps Phono MC 25 50 100 200 400 or 1 000 ohms 100pF Maximum Input Signal High Level 5V Unbalanced 10V Balanced Phono MM 50mV Phono MC 51V Specifications C1000 Tube Preamplifier a a A a a a a r a a uni Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 10Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 08 from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Signal To Noise Ratio High Level 93dB Phono 80dB Maximum Voltage Output 8V RMS Unbalanced 16V RMS Balanced Output Impedance 220 ohms Sensitivity High Level 450mV for 2 5V rated output Phono MM 4 5mV for 2 5V rated output Phono MC 0 45mV for 2 5V rated output Input Impedance High Level 22K ohms Phono MM 47K
55. il the words TRIAMP OFF appears Refer to figure 18 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIAMP ON Refer to figure 19 Note The Unbalanced SPKRI and SPKR2 Main Outputs are still controllable On or Off with the HR54 Remote Control TIRIHMP Figure 19 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment D A Control McIntosh MDA1000 When the McIntosh MDA1000 D A Converter and MCD1000 CD Player are connected to the C1000 Control ler there are special functions to enhanced operation of the D A Converter with the C1000 The following steps activate these functions 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words D A CTRL OFF appears Refer to figure 20 Figure 20 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates D A CTRL ON Refer to figure 21 Figure 21 25 4 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words D A INP1 ON appears Refer to figure 22 Figure 22 In the following step the memory of C1000C will be up dated to reflect the assigment of active Digital Inputs on the MDA1000 This will prevent having
56. in level so there are no abrupt changes in volume levels between the different inputs Precision Tracking Variable Rate Volume Control Volume levels are controlled by a Multi Stage Precision Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with an Optical En coder Rotary Control This helps to assure a tracking accu racy between channels of 0 1dB while providing 214 indi vidual 0 5dB steps of change in the volume level and all of this with no noise as the volume level is changed e Balance Control The Balance Control Circuitry allows for precise and re peatable change in channel balance in 1dB steps Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Listen and Record Source Selection with Volume indicated in dB or percentage and Balance Levels in dB Setup Mode Selec tions and Adjustments are also displayed e Precision Parts All resistors are precision metal film type Low dielectric absorption film capacitors are used in all critical circuit lo cations Passthru Mode The Automatic Passthru Mode allows the C1000 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD Audio SACD and Home Theater Movies Remote Controls The two Remote Controls included with the C1000 allow remote operation of the Preamplifier along with controlling various other McIntosh Source Components and Proces SOTS Optional External Sensor Input There are provisions for connecting external sensors whi
57. ing the Display Brightness 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the word DISPLAY 7 appears Refer to figure 8 LAY 7 Figure 8 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates DISPLAY 3 or the desired Brightness is achived Refer to figure 9 TOH H V L T CDI PY Bid LI H Figure 9 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Remote Control The C1000 Preamplifier default setting for remote control operation is for the supplied McIntosh Remote Controls HR061 and HR1000 The setting may be changed to allow the C1000 to work with the legacy HR054 Remote Control by performing the following steps Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words REMOTE HRO61 appears Refer to figure 9A NI Figure 9A 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control counterclockwise until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates REMOTE HR0654 Refer to figure 9B 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time Figure 9B press the SETUP Pu
58. io Connections 13 Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh D A Converter to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Balanced XLR D A 7 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 14 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Tuner Fixed Audio Outputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalanced TUNER 3 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 15 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Audio Video Player 2CH Unbalanced Audio Outputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalanced DVD 1 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Note The 2CH Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh Audio Video Player may be connected to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier CD 6 INPUTS instead of the Unbalanced Connections How to connect the C1000C and C1000T 16 Connect Cables from the Turntable with a Moving Magnet Cartridge to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Un balanced MM 8 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Note If the Turntable has a Moving Coil Cartridge connect the cables to the MC 9 Inputs 17 Connect the Turntable Ground Cable to the GND bind ing post located between the C1000 Tube Preamplifier MM 8 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Connect 18 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier PRO CESSOR TO LEFT and RIGHT Output Jacks 19 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier PROCESSOR FROM LEFT and RIGHT Input Jacks 20 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalan
59. is switched on the display will indicate 15 TUNER refer to figure 61 If both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the same C1000 Controller the display will indicate 15 refer to figure 62 Figure 62 TUBE WARMUP Figure 63 Notes 1 Dependent upon which Preamplifier C1000P and or C1000T is connected to the 1000 the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate different operational messages when switched On refer to page 42 for additional information 2 When both Preamplifiers C1000P and C1000T are connected to the same C1000 Controller the C1000P Preamplifier Input Title names will have a number I added to the end of the Title The C1000T Preamplifier Input Title names will have a number 2 added to the end of the Title 3 With the C1000 Tube Preamplifier connected to the C1000C the first display on the Alphanumeric Numeric will be TUBE WARMUP Refer to figure 63 The amount of time the display will indicate TUBE WARMUP is dependent upon the temperature of the Tubes inside the C1000T Balance Control Adjust the BALANCE control as needed to achieve ap proximately equal listening volume levels in each loud speaker Turn the BALANCE to the Left to emphasize the left channel by reducing the level of the right channel Turn the BALANCE to the right to emphasize the right channel by reducing the level of the left channel As soon as the BALANCE control is t
60. maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following mini mum spacing dimensions for cool operation refer to the illustration on the next page Allow at least 2 inches 5 08 cm above the top of the C1000C C1000P and C1000T 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54 cm on each side of the Controller Pream plifier so that airflow is not ob structed Allow 24 inches 61 0cm depth behind the front panel for Interconnect Cables Allow 1 inch 2 54 cm in front of the mounting panel for clearance When the C1000C C1000P and C1000T are to be installed in custom cabinets refer to illustrations to the right Notes Center the Cutout Horizontally on the unit Interconnect Cables are supplied with the C1000P and C1000T Preamplifiers and connect to the C1000C Controller 17 16 43 34cm 77 Melntosh C1000P c4000 CONTROLLER C1000T TP 285 4 7 8 Front Panel 12 38cm Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for E Ventilation C1000C C1000P C1000T Side View in a Partially Open Custom Cabinet 5 1 8 1 1 8 13 02cm 2 86cm Chassis Support Spacers Shelf 14 3 4 15 16 C1000C 2 38cm 37 47cm Ct Cutout 14 1 4 15 C1000T 14 10 LA Support Shelf in io Ventilation Custom Cabinet 9 1 2 24 13cm Ser For purposes of clarity the above illustratio
61. n the electronic circuits that drive the meter pointer are time stretched Special logarithmic circuitry allows the meter to indicate a 60dB plus range without resorting to a Meter Range Switch L si ce SATI NE EET A TAE of Hitt Figure 103 Power Supply Circuits To compliment the design of the C1000 there are two indentical fully regulated power supplies one for each chan nel The Power Supply is designed to allow both the C1000P and C1000T Preamplifiers to be connected to the C1000C simultaneously The C1000 Contoller contains the low and high voltage regulated power supplies for each channel The special R core transformers one for each channel supply the necessary voltage current for the low and high voltage regulated circuitry and are housed in shielded enclosures Refer to figure 104 Technical Description con t Most owners desire one power switch for the whole au dio system The C1000 Controller is equipped with circuits providing remote Power Control On Off signals to McIn tosh Source Components and Power Amplifiers When the C1000C is switched On a digital 1 5V signal changes the operational state of digital control circuitry and a DC voltage is sent to the Power Control Main Jacks There are also special Power Control Jacks Triggers and Passthru and together with options in SETUP allow for the customiz ing of the Power Control Control Signals In for specific functions Block D
62. n is not drawn to scale 10 Installation con t Enclosed Custom Cabinet NU Warm Air Output Additional Component in Enclosed Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation C1000C C1000P C1000T Side View in Enclosed Custom Cabinet Cool Air D Chassis Input opacers Ventilaton Fan Rear Panel Connections EC dd YZY Y YZ4LYL 4UA yjYy y ylyf fQqpbhqG6 6 6 6 65G66 cvcvc65 c E Rear Panel Connections XX The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the C1000 Controller C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preampli fier are located on separate folded sheets contained in the Owner s Manual Packet POWER SENSOR TRIGSERS CONTROL PRES DATA PORTS MAIN MAIN THRU 120 WATTS SRVR TUNER SPKR2 SPKR1 CDR AUX C1000 Controller MIN Ogo0a Refer to folded sheet Mc1A C1000 Controller Rear Panel LEFT B CONTROLLER OUTPUT Melntosh Connections C1000 CONTROLLER 4 McINTOSH LABORATORY INC 4 BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA x dex SERIAL TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CE TO C1000 PREAMPLIFIER TO C1000 TUBE PREAMPLIFIER aq CONTROL INPUT A CONTROL INPUT C CONTROL INPUT B CONTROL INPUT D ni 1 M M M PREAMPLIFIER B S 3 1 1000 Preamplifier S S S gt a MAIN SPKR1 MAI
63. nents in your system they may be reassigned The following example with either preamplifier connected to the C1000 Controller but not both will illus 26 trate how to rename the AUX Input to DVD2 When the In put Selector is rotated to select what was originally the AUX Input DVD2 will now appear on the Front Panel Al phanumeric Display Notes 1 Unused Inputs may be switched Off so they will not appear when going through the input source choices using the LISTEN Control RECORD Control or when using the Remote Control or Keypad Refer to figure 25 Figure 25 2 The Alphanumeric Display will indicate the default Title for the Input number selected with a dot appearing to the right of the Title Refer to figure 26a Figure 26a 3 The Input Titles choices available for the High Level Inputs start with DVD2 AUX2 TUN2 SVR2 CDR2 or CD2 4 The PHONO MM and PHONO MC Inputs Titles are fixed however they may be switched On or Off Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates INPUT 3 TUNe appears Refer to figure 26a 3 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the Display indicates INPUT 2 AUX Refer to figure 26b Figure 26b 4 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Display indicates INPUT 2 DVD2 Refer to figure 27
64. nnect 18 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Preamplifier PROCES SOR TO LEFT and RIGHT Output Jacks 19 Connect Cables from the External Sound Processor Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Preamplifier PRO CESSOR FROM LEFT and RIGHT Input Jacks 20 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Outputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Jacks 21 Connect Cables from the Music Server Left and Right Inputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced SRVR 4 LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUTS Jacks 22 Connect XLR Cables from the C1000 Preamplifier MAIN LEFT and RIGHT Balanced OUTPUTS to one of the Balanced Inputs on the Left and Right McIntosh Power Amplifiers Note If the C1000 is part of a Multichannel Audio System proceed to page 19 at this time 23 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between C1000C AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet Refer to figure B 24 Proceed to page 23 for customizing the SETUP Fea tures of the C1000 Preamplifier 120V7V50 60Hz 20W Meintash MCD1000 Y CD TRANSPORT INC ON McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT POWER CONTROL DATA IR IN OUT IN IN 6 o o O 9 samat CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DHfIS RULES CFR 1040 10 ANI 1040 11 SENSOR TRIGGERS CONTROL kaba DATA PORTS MAI
65. ohms 50 to 750pF in 50pF steps Phono MC 25 50 100 200 400 or 1 000 ohms 100pF Maximum Input Signal High Level 5V Unbalanced 10V Balanced Phono MM 50mV Phono MC 5mV Tube Compliment Phono Circuitry 4 12AX7A High Level Circuitry 4 12AX7A Specifications C1000 Controller Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts 220 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 120 watts Note Refer to the rear panel of the C1000 Controller for the correct voltage 50 Specifications C1000 Controller and General General Specifications Overall Dimensions C1000C Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 24 inches 61 0cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Interconnect Cables C1000P Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 24 inches 61 0cm including the Front Panel and Interconnect Cables C1000T Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm including feet Depth is 24 inches 61 0cm including the Front Panel and Interconnect Cables Weight C1000C 39 0 pounds 17 7 kg net 61 4 pounds 27 9 kg in shipping carton C1000P 33 0 pounds 15 0 kg net 53 6 pounds 24 3 kg in shipping carton C1000T 34 0 pounds 15 4 kg net 54 6 pounds 24 8 kg in shipping carton In
66. ology allows for the virtual cancelation of all forms of distortion both audible and mea surable along with ex tremely low background noise levels In the typi cal Preampli fier one set of circuits have to amplify the positive and negative going parts of the audio sound wave form In the C1000 the implementa tion of fully balanced cir cuitry has the positive going to o D o 2 o G 3 9 46 Example 1 Volume Control Quiet Example 2 Volume Control Quiet Example 3 Volume molifi Volume Control ircuit Control Figure 98 Signal to Noise vs Volume Level of the C1000 Preamplifier versus High Performance Mechanical and Electronic Volume Controls Dynamic Background Range Noise Dynamic Background Range Noise Dynamic Background Range Noise Mechanical Electronic C1000 55 45 35 25 Volume Level dB Figure 99 Technical Description con t Example mi 24 NN Unbalanced Input Ground Example 5 Pa Balanced Input ohms to 1000 ohms in six steps to match a wide varl ety of Moving Coil Car tridges Output Logic Controlled Circuitry All Inputs Outputs Data Ports Power Control Outputs and Trigger Outputs are controlled by Logic Circuits in the C1000C The microprocessor is the heart of the Logic Circuits and is controlled by Figure 101 Balanced
67. or OFF Trigger A or B McIntosh MDA1000 and MCD1000 Settings MCD1000 Data Port Number Inputs On or OFF 33 li Remote Control Push Buttons 34 LED illuminates during Press to Power the the time a remote com C1000 ON or OFF mand is sent to the C1000 Press MODE to switch between Stereo or Mono Modes Turns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components Press to Power ON when connected via the Data Port the C1000 Selects Functions for McIntosh Press to Power OFF the C1000 Home Controller and as a shift key when used with the AM or FM push buttons to select Output 1 or 2 Selects Switched Output 2 FM Tuner Operating Functions and Track Se lection on certain McIn tosh CD Players Switches OFF the entire C1000 System except in Passthru Mode Use to select tuner pre sets disc tracks or any numbered operation Press 10 to Review Tuner Station Presets and select certain functions on McIn selects Switched Output 1 tosh CD Players AM Tuner Operating Func tions and Disc Selection on Adj h certain McIntosh CD Players djusts the volume level up or down Selects On Screen Func tions for McIntosh DVD Players and certain CD Players Press TRIM and then the LEVEL Push but tons to select and ad Just various functions Mutes the audio Selects the FF Fast For ward or REWind Mode on a Disc Player Music Server or Tape Recorder tunes Up or Down the AM FM Dial
68. ormation Connector Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the C1000 Preamplifier Refer to the diagram for connection PIN I Shield Ground PIN 2 Signal PIN 3 Signal Main Power Control Connectors The C1000 s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt sig nal An additional connection is for Power controlling the illumination of a Power Control SH Amplifier Output Meter Use a 1 8 Meter p d inch stereo mini phone plug to connect 757 to the Power Control Input on other round McIntosh Components Trigger Control Connectors The C1000 s Trigger Control Outputs provide either a 5 volt default or 12 volt signal refer to a Tri page 25 Use a 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Power m Control Input on McIntosh and or non Ground McIntosh components Data and IR Port Connectors The C1000 s Data Port Output provides Remote Contro Signals Use a 1 8 inch stereo mini pas phone plug to connect to the Data Data Signal E Port Inputs on McIntosh Source N C Units Data Groun J Introduction The C1000 Preamplifiers with a Controller are the finest audio preamplifiers McIntosh has ever created No design compromises were allowed in the quest for a preamplifier both Solid State and Tube with absolute accuracy total sonic purity and virtual elimination of distortion and audible noise For th
69. ose who have been searching for the Best in Preamplifiers your wait is over Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features e Dual Chassis with Dual Mono Design The Dual Chassis design completely separates all power supply microprocessor and control circuits from the pure audio circuits for total noise isolation To further aid in channel isolation the circuitry for both channels is totally separate physically isolated and shielded The C1000 incor porates two identical power supplies one for each channel to help assure total channel isolation Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs Outputs Four balanced high level inputs and three balanced main outputs are provided Four high level unbalanced inputs two unbalanced outputs as well as listen and record proces sor loops are included Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Inputs The C1000 contains two different shielded precision Phono Preamplifier Circuits One is designed for low output Mov ing Coil Phono Cartridges and has selectable resistance loading The second Phono Preamplifier is for Moving Magnet Cartridges and has selectable capacitive loading Both circuits use the latest designs to provide the lowest possible noise and distortion The RIAA Correction Equal ization Circuitry utilizies 0 5 tolerance resistors and 1 capacitors for an extremely flat frequency response Input Level Trim Adjustment All the C1000 Inputs can be matched
70. ould be connected in a similar manner For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 Notes 1 Refer to page 12 for connecting the C1000C with the C1000P or page 16 for connecting the C1000C with both the C1000P and C1000T 2 Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be mixed For example you may connect signal sources to Unbalanced Inputs and send signals out from the Balanced Outputs You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced outputs simultaneously connected to different power amplifiers 3 With the addition of a McIntosh Power Controller and Remote Control Translator connected to the C1000 any McIntosh Classic Components and or non McIntosh Components connected to the C1000 can be operated more conveniently Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information Power Control Connections 1 Connect one of the supplied custom 21 Conductor Cables from the C1000C RIGHT CONTROLLER OUTPUT C Socket to the C1000T TO TUBE PREAMPLIFIER CONTROL INPUT C Socket Note After the cable connector is firmly seated into the chassis socket rotate the locking collar clockwise until it is finger tight 2 Ina similar manner connect the other 21 Conductor Cable from the C1000C Socket D to Socket D on the C1000T 3 Connect a Cable from the C1000C POWER CON TROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the McIntosh Right Channel Power Amplifier and another Control Cable from the McIntosh Right Chann
71. pacitance and Moving Coil Phono Figure 79a Input Resistance Once the desired Trim function is se lected use the LEVEL UpA or Down V Push button to C p E A U k pa g L L make the change Refer to the chart below M d For additional information on these functions refer to SETUP starting on page 24 Trim Function Ale Numbers Figure 79b MV AY 7 6dB to 6dB Figure 80a Balance Level 1v 80a and b Figure 80b Figure 75b Figure 82a BALANCE 13 Figure 76 Figure 82b HUN U UE E Figure 77a Figure 83a MONO UN t 200 0H Figure 77b Figure 83b SPEAKER UN Figure 78a SPEAKER UFF Figure 78b How to use the Passthru Mode When the C1000 is connected together with a McIntosh Multichannel A V Control Center or Surround Decoder and has the PASSTHRU MODE activated it will automatically turn on when the A V Control Center or Surround Decoder is turned On It will indicate on the Front Panel Alphanu meric Display PASSTHRU Refer to figure 84 PASST HRY Figure 84 The C1000C Front Panel Controls Push buttons and the Remote Control Push buttons are deactivated as long as the Passthru Mode 1s active The settings for the LISTEN and RECORD Processor and OUTPUTS 1 amp 2 remain un changed when the C1000 is in the Passthru Mode Reset of Microprocessors In the event that the controls of the C1000 stop functioning press and hold in the STANDBY ON Push button Three to four
72. roller 2 Connected the Preamplifier s to the C1000 Controller 3 Re attach the AC Power Cord 4 Press and hold in the SETUP and REC MONITOR Front Panel Push buttons until the Alphanumeric Dis play indicates DETECT SYTEM then release the two Push buttons At this point several messages will appear on the Alphanumeric Display depending on the C1000 System make up Refer to figures 88 thru 91 Figure 90 Figure 91 5 For any changes from the default settings that are de sired go to page 24 SETUP to perform them at this time Photos I yis m llltIntosh C1 000 CONTROLLER TI MT NG pf pap j L 41 BE HI ERU DL 4 LU A o O o O SPECIFICATIONS 2 10 OF OUTPUT LEVEL 60 50 40 30 v A 42 Photos con t Ca oR 7 VC 0 xvx7 UU A SSS MIntosh TUBE PREAMPLiF C1000 P 43 Mo Technical Description McIntosh Laboratory the company who introduced the world s first amplifier that could be called High Fidelity has done it again The McIntosh Engineering Staff has cre ated a Preamplifier without compromise using the most ad vanced McIntosh circuit design concepts The C1000 is the third generation of a two chassis de sign with fully balanced circuitry that started with the intro duction of the C100 in 1997 In the two chassis design the power supplies and
73. s the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates D PORT DVD 1 Refer to figure 29 Figure 29 3 Rotate the RECORD Select Control until the desired Input Title to be changed appears in the Display e g D PORT CD2 6 Refer to figure 30a Figure 30a 4 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the number 2 appears in the Display e g PORT CD2 2 Refer to figure 30b Figure 30b Note The Data Port Cable from the second McIntosh CD Player connected to the C1000T Preamplifier CD Input needs to be connected to DATA PORT 2 on the C1000 Controller The first McIntosh CD Player Data Port Cable is connected to DATA PORT 6 on the C1000 Controller 5 If there are any other Data Port re assignments to be made repeat steps 3 and 4 Note DATA PORTS may also be switched off by selecting using the LISTEN Select Control Refer to figure 31 Tb Th Hv y Figure 31 6 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Trim Level Adjustment Various source components can have slightly different vol ume levels This could result in the constant need to readjust the C1000 Volume Control when switching between differ ent Input Sources The Level Input Trim Feature on the C1000 Controller allows the adjus
74. sh button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment Meter Illumination The Front Panel Meter Illumination of the C1000P and or C1000T Preamplifiers may be switched Off Follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words METER ON appears Refer to figure 10 METER Figure 10 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates METER OFF Refer to figure 11 METER Figure 11 4 If no other adjustements are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Control ler Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Control ler Mode for adjustment 24 Volume Display The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display of the current vol ume setting may be indicated either as a Percentage of the maximum volume 0 10096 or in Decibels 92 0dB to 15 0dB To change the display to Decibels follow the steps below 1 Press the SETUP Push button once to access the Setup Controller Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Controller Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words VOL PERCENT appears Refer to figure 12 Figure 12 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates VOL
75. sh button until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates HDPH MODE ON Refer to figure 69b Only the Headphones will be active for 1 OBE ON Figure 69b listening To return to regular listening to Loudspeaker or Headphones press and hold in the MUTE Push button until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates HDPH MODE OFF Refer to figure 69c h J Figure 69c 37 How To Make A Tape Recording The separate RECORD and LISTEN Controls allows the recording from one program source while listening to an other You can also listen monitor to the recorded signal off the recording media a fraction of a second later You can also listen to the signal at the record outputs by pressing the REC MONITOR push button 1 Select the desired program source to record with the Front Panel RECORD Control 2 Adjust the record level using the recorders volume con trol 3 To listen to the signal at the record outputs going to the recorder press the REC Record MONITOR push button 4 To listen to the playback of the program source just re corded rotate the LISTEN Control to the desired input Note The C1000 RECORD OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME or BALANCE Controls To listen to a different program source while recording turn the LISTEN Control to the desired source The recording process will not be affected and will continue Output Meters The C1000 s Output Meters indicate the Outpu
76. t Voltage available at the MAIN and SPKR OUTPUT 1 amp 2 Jacks to drive Power Amplifiers Refer to figure 70 The Meters are calibrated in dB decibels and re spond to all the 60 50 40 30 20 40 o peaks contained in Ne dB the musical infor OUTPUT LEVEL mation They indi cate to an accuracy of at least 9596 of a single cycle from a 2000Hz tone burst The Meter Electronic Circuitry Time Stretches the Meter Drive Signal so the Meter Pointer pauses just long enough for the human eye to see it and is followed by a moderate decay rate Figure 70 The following C1000 Operating Functions are performed using the supplied Remote Controls Mono Mode Press the MONO Push button once to activate the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicating the current mode setting Pressing the MONO Push button a second time while the display is indicating the MONO On or Off will change to the opposite Mode With the MONO Mode 38 On the left and right stereo signals will be combined to a mono signal at all Outputs except the Record Outputs Re fer to figures 71 and 72 HUN U OFF Figure 71 UN Note The C1000 automatically stores into memory for each Listen Input the Selection of the Stereo or Mono Mode After a Listen Input has been Selected the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the words MONO ON for those Inputs where MONO was previously selected UND Figure
77. ta Cable Refer to figure A 9 Connect a Cable from the C1000C TUNER 3 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Tuner 10 Connect a Cable from the C1000C DVD 1 DATA PORT to the Data In Jack of the McIntosh Audio Video Player 11 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner 12 Optionally connect a RG 59 or RG 6 Cable from the C1000C Rear Panel EXT Sensor connector to the McIntosh Sensor Audio Connections 13 Connect XLR Cables from the McIntosh D A Converter to the C1000 Preamplifier Balanced XLR D A 7 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 14 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Tuner Fixed Audio Outputs to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced TUNER 3 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS 15 Connect Cables from the McIntosh Audio Video Player 2CH Unbalanced Audio Outputs to the C1000 Pream plifier Unbalanced DVD 1 LEFT and RIGHT IN PUTS Note The 2CH Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh Audio Video Player may be connected to the C1000 Preamplifier CD 6 INPUTS instead of the Unbalanced Connections How to connect the C1000C and C1000P 16 Connect Cables from the Turntable with a Moving Magnet Cartridge to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbal anced MM 8 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Note If the Turntable has a Moving Coil Cartridge connect the cables to the MC 9 Inputs 17 Connect the Turntable Ground Cable to the GND bind ing post located between the C1000 Preamplifier MM 8 LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS Co
78. terconnect Cables are supplied with the C1000 Pream plifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier They are used to connect Preamplifier s to the C1000 Controller Packing Instructions Packing Instructions e R kk kkkekrkbac In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for ship Quantity Part Number Description ment the equipment must be packed exactly as shown be l 033838 Shipping carton only low It is very important that the four feet are attached to the 2 034346 Foam Left Corner bottom of the equipment This will ensure the proper equip 2 034347 Foam Right Corner ment location on the bottom pad Failure to do this will re l Fon top Taa 507 Manual and Accessories sult in shipping damage Also to protect the finish of the 1 034345 Dieta glass and metal surfaces it 1s advisable to place the C1000 1 034351 Top Pad Controller C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preampli fier into the orginal protective cotton blue bag before plac 1 033836 Inside carton only ing them into the shipping carton 1 033725 Top Pad Note Unless instructed otherwise please return the 1 034301 Bottom pad McIntosh Custom Interconnect Cables along with the 1 034355 Protective blue cloth cover C1000 Preamplifier and or C1000 Tube Preamplifier Please do not return the Remote Controls or 4 017937 Plastic foot Accessories unless instructed other
79. tial amount of time in pur suit of the Perfect Volume Control System A conventional Mechanical Potentiometer for a volume control is totally unacceptable for use in the C1000 Pream plifier Mechanical Controls have poor tracking especially when it comes to maintaining channel balance and after a period of time they tend to introduce noise into the audio signal as they are rotated The one desirable thing they have 1s the rate of change in volume for degrees of rotation known as the audio taper Using Electronic Circuitry for controlling the volume can be designed to be free from noise and maintain channel balance however the audio taper pro duced by the typical Electronical Volume Control Circuit 1s unacceptable for use in the C1000 as it does not match the classic McIntosh Volume Control Audio Taper The C1000 incorporates electronic circuitry together with sophisticated firmware to produce electronically the classic McIntosh Vol ume Control Audio Taper while maintaining the channel balance and freedom from control noise The Volume Control on the Front Panel of the C1000 is actually a special digital optical encoder As the Volume Control 1s rotated a beam of Infra Red Light is picked up Figure 96 Top Inside View of the C1000T by two internal sensors as a series of digital pulses Refer to figure 97 The number of and time between pulses are counted by a Microprocessor which in turn controls the McIntosh designed Precision Elec
80. tment of levels for each of the Source Inputs so that they have the same relative volume The Tuner and CD Inputs are used in the following example Notes The possible range of adjustment in volume level is 6dB The Tape Record Output Levels are unaffected by any changes in the Level Trim Settings Any LEVEL Trim adjustments made are retained in permanent memory and can be changed only by performing a new Level Trim Procedure The Tuner Input Volume Level can serve as a reference or choose another Input Source that is frequently listened to as the reference The reference Input Source should be set to a Level of 00 1 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control to select the Tuner Input and adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired listening level Refer to figure 32 on the next page 27 Figure 32 Note If the C1000 Controller is in the SETUP Mode exit before proceeding 2 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 3 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the words TRIM 0 0 TUN appears Refer to figure 33 j TRIM 00 TUN Figure 33 Note The Level Input Trim can also be set via the Remote Control 4 If necessary rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the word TUN appears on the right side of the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display TRIM 0 0 TUN 5 If necessary rotate the RECORD Select Control until two zeros appears in the
81. tronic Attenuator that pro vides 213 steps in 0 5dB increments and maintains the chan nel balance to within 0 1dB With most Preampli fiers the Volume Con trol 1s placed ahead of the Amplifying Cir cuitry refer to figure 98 on the next page ex ample No 1 This design provides a great dy namic range and free dom from input over load but the back ground noise level is higher especially at lower settings of the volume control In example No 2 by placing the Vol ume Control after the Amplifying Circuitry there 1s a reduc tion in dynamic range and input overload of the Preampli fier but has the benefit of lower background noise levels The only correct way to design a high performance Pream plifier is with two volume controls refer to example No 3 This provides the benefits of wide dynamic range freedom from Input overload and a background noise level that actu Figure 97 45 e ally goes down as the volume control setting 1s reduced The actual improvements in this McIntosh design achieve a noise floor of 118 dB refer to figure 99 The special control ling circuitry for this dual volume control de sign is known as the McIntosh Dynamic Control Multiplexer Fully Balanced Circuitry To compliment the level of performance achieved in one of McIntosh s famous Power Amplifiers with Quad Balanced Cir cuitry the C1000 Preamplifier also uti lizes fully balanced cir cuitry This design to p
82. tton to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Moving Coil Cartridge Resistance NO e o The C1000 allows the adjustment of the Moving Coil Resis tive Loading to accommodate a wide variety of cartridge types and turntable cabling combinations The range of ad justment is from 25 ohms to 1 000 ohms in six increments To change the resistive load from the default value of 25 ohms setting perform the following steps 1 Press the SETUP Push button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C ss already in the Setup Preamp Mode 2 Rotate the BALANCE Menu Control until the Alpha numeric Display indicates MC 25 OHM Refer to figure 52 Figure 52 3 Rotate the LISTEN Select Control until the desired resistance appears in the Display e g MC 200 OHM Refer to figure 53 32 Figure 53 4 If no other adjustments are to be made at this time press the SETUP Push button to exit the Setup Preamp Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Preamp Mode for adjustment Passthru Mode u9 107 A if The C1000 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for SACD DVD Audio and Home Theater The Right and Left Front Channels from a McIntosh A V Control Center or Surround Decoder can Passthru the C1000 and onto its associated Power Amplifier s The Setup Mode allows the activation of the Passthru Mo
83. u to record that information Dealer Name Purchase Model Serial Date Number Number 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 tech nical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 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 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 Copyright 2005 2006 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Table of Contents Bal Is Te T L 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 3 Table of 3 Important Information and Connector Information 4 Hs SEE A ETETA 4 Performance ka AA 2 RTT I NUT 6 8 A 9 10 Connections 00 10 la 11 C1000 Controller Rear Panel Connections Separate DEC nadas ia Ives He PUR EUER q
84. urned the Volume Display reads the balance change from 1 to 107 in one dB steps Refer to figure 65 After approximately 3 seconds the 13 Figure 65 Volume Display returns to the Volume reading To verify the balance setting without changing it move the control one detent in either direction The display will indicate the se lected balance changes for approximately 3 seconds and then return to the volume display The L or R will illuminate to indicate which channel has been emphasized by the BALANCE control It is per fectly natural for the BALANCE control to be off the center to achieve the correct listening volume from each loud speaker in many listening rooms Listening balance can also vary with different program sources room acoustics and listening positions relative to the loudspeakers BALANCE BALANCE A VOLUME lrininsh C1000 CONTROLLER MENU RECORD LISTEN REC MONITOR MUTE 2 O d c TU 2 z amp 4 Z SELECT Figure 64 36 How to Operate the C1000 Source Selection Select the desired Listening Source with the Front Panel LISTEN Control or the appropriate Push Button s on the Remote Control In a similar manner select the Record Output Source with the Front Panel RECORD Control When the RECORD Control is rotated the Front Panel AI phanumeric Displ
85. wise 4 100159 10 32 x 3 4 Machine screws Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Cus tomer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Note The McIntosh C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier use the same shipping carton Shipping Carton for C1000 Controller Shipping Carton for C1000 Preamplifier and Tube Preamplifier TOP PAD TOP PAD PROTECTIVE Z FOAM DIE CUT CLOTH COVER LEFT 7 CORNER 2 UNIT WITH Se 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER INSIDE CARTON PLASTIC FOOT 4 nicer CORNER 2 10 32 x 3 4 SCREW WITH SHIPPING CARTON BOTTOM PAD CARTON 6655580555 TOP PAD TOP PAD FOAM D E CUT PROTECTIVE COVER 0 DA UNIT WITH WR 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER pas INSIDE CARTON PLASTIC FOOT 4 5 10 32 x 3 4 MM we SCREW WITH do VVASHER 4 RIGHT CORNER 2 SHIPPING CARTON BOTTOM PAD CARTON 51 gt 1 AE E Y 7 2 Il 1 d L 1 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 040995

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