Mcintosh MC205 User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549MC205Owner’s ManualPower Amp

10Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be con-nected to the Rear Panel of the MC205 Power Am-plifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections

11How to Connect for a Seven Channel SystemCenter FrontLoudspeakerLeft SurroundLoudspeakerRight SurroundLoudspeaker+-+-+-To AC OutletBack Left Surroun

12How to Connect for a Five Channel and Zone B SystemSpade lug or prepared wire connection:Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the c

13How to Connect for a Five Channel and Zone B SystemZone B LeftLoudspeakerCenter FrontLoudspeakerLeft SurroundLoudspeakerRight SurroundLoudspeaker+-+

14Front Panel Displays and SwitchesStandby Power On IndicatorMeter indicates the Power Output of the amplifier for Channels 1, 3 and 5LED indicates wh

15How to Operate the MC205How to Operate the MC205PowerWith the POWER Switch set to the OFF/REMOTE Posi-tion, the MC205 will turn On or Off when an A/

16A continuous average power output rating of 200 watts and an output current of greater than 25 amperes per channel, makes this one of the most advan

17Power Supply CircuitsTo compliment the design of the MC205, there is a high current power supply for the five power amplifier channels. Refer to fig

18SpecificationsSpecificationsPower OutputMinimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, all channels operating is:200 watts into a 4

19Packing Instructions Quantity Part Number Description1 034052 Shipping carton top1 034051 Shipping carton bottom2 034054 Foam Pad (top and b

2The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger-ous voltage”

The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice.Pr

3Thank YouYour decision to own this McIntosh MC205 Power Ampli-fier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The

4XLR ConnectorsBelow is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MC205. Refer to the diagram for con-nection: PIN 1: Shield

5DimensionsDimensionsThe following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MC205. There is additional informa-tion on the next

6InstallationInstallationThe MC205 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of

7Rear Panel ConnectionsConnect the MC205 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to the rear panel to determine the correct voltageMain Fuse, refer to t

8Spade lug or prepared wire connection:Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and tig

9How to Connect for a Five Channel SystemLeft FrontLoudspeakerRight FrontLoudspeakerCenter FrontLoudspeakerLeft SurroundLoudspeakerRight SurroundLouds