McIntosh Stereo Amplifier C2200 User Manual

Tube Preamplifier  
C2200  
Owner’s Manual  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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Thank You  
Table of Contents  
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2  
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3  
TechnicalAssistance and Customer Service ..................... 3  
Table of Contents .............................................................. 3  
Important Information ....................................................... 4  
Connector Information ...................................................... 4  
Introduction....................................................................... 5  
Performance Features ....................................................... 5  
Dimensions........................................................................ 6  
Installation ........................................................................ 7  
Connections  
Rear Panel Connections ..................................................... 8  
How to Connect for Power Control ................................... 9  
How to Connect for Audio and Data Control................... 10  
How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode .............................. 11  
How to Connect for a Second Room................................ 12  
Front Panel Features  
Your decision to own this McIntosh C2200 Tube Preampli-  
fier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music  
listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica-  
tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many  
years of musical enjoyment from this unit.  
Please take a short time to read the information in this  
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all  
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.  
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  
you to record that information:  
Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
Dealer Name:  
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-buttons,  
and Switches .................................................................... 13  
Setup  
How to Operate the Setup Mode ...................................... 14  
Default Settings................................................................ 14  
Display Brightness ........................................................... 14  
Input Trim Level .............................................................. 15  
Re-Title Inputs ................................................................. 15  
Power Control Triggers.................................................... 16  
Auto Tone......................................................................... 16  
Pass Thru Mode ............................................................... 17  
Power On Option ............................................................. 17  
Remote Control Selection ................................................ 17  
Firmware Version ............................................................. 18  
Operation  
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: 607-723-3636  
How to Operate the C2200 .............................................. 19  
Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 22  
How to Operate by Remote Control................................. 23  
Additional Information  
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:  
Technical Description....................................................... 24  
Specifications ................................................................... 26  
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 27  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
Copyright 2003 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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Important Information  
Connector Information  
1. The C2200 uses Vacuum Tubes for amplifying the audio  
signal. The C2200 is designed to have only qualified  
Service Personnel perform any part(s) replacement  
including all the vacuum tubes.  
2. For additional information on Audio Connections, refer to  
the Owners Manual(s) for the component(s).  
3. Connecting Cables and Connectors are available from the  
McIntosh Parts Department:  
XLR Connectors  
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input  
and Output Connectors on the C2200. Refer to the diagram  
for connection:  
PIN 1: Shield/Ground  
PIN 2: + Input  
Pin 2  
Pin 1  
Pin 3  
PIN 3: - Input  
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202  
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini  
phone plug on each end.  
Power Control and Trigger Connectors  
The C2200’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt sig-  
nal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini  
4. The Main AC Power going to the C2200 and any other  
McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the  
system components are connected together. When the  
C2200 and other McIntosh Components are in their  
Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessors 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 systems normal  
operations.  
phone plug to connect to the  
Power Control Input on other  
McIntosh Components.  
Positive  
N/C  
Ground  
Data Port Connector  
The C2200’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control  
Signals. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini  
5. Up to four Sensors can be wired in parallel for Remote  
Control of the C2200 from other rooms.  
phone plug to connect to the Data  
Port Inputs on McIntosh Source  
Units.  
Data Signal  
N/C  
6. Balanced and Unbalanced Inputs and Outputs can be  
mixed. For example, you may connect signal sources to  
Unbalanced Inputs and send signals from the Balanced  
Outputs. You can also use Balanced and Unbalanced  
Outputs simultaneously, connected to different Power  
Amplifiers.  
Ground  
7. A McIntosh Power Controller may be added to the C2200 to  
provide AC Power Switching to components that do not  
have Power Control Connections. See your McIntosh  
Dealer for additional information.  
8. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Decibels and  
“dB” is the abbreviation.  
9. The PHONO Circuitry uses four Vacuum Tubes. Those tubes  
are only Powered-On (glow coming from the tubes) when  
the AUX Input is re-titled to PHONO in the Setup Mode.  
Refer to page 15 “Re-Titled Inputs” for additional  
information.  
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Introduction and Performance Features  
Introduction  
The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier is without question  
the finestAudio Tube Preamplifier ever created. No design  
compromises were allowed in the quest for a Tube Pream-  
plifier with absolute accuracy, total sonic purity and virtual  
elimination of distortion and audible noise. For those who  
have been searching for their “Last Tube Preamplifier”,  
your search is over.  
Precision Parts  
Only the finest precision 1% tolerance resistors are used  
throughout.  
Low Distortion  
Distortion levels of all types are less than 0.08%. Music is  
amplified with total transparency and accuracy.  
Performance Features  
Moving Magnet Phono Input  
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet  
Cartridges.  
Balanced Inputs and Outputs  
Four balanced high level Inputs and three balanced Outputs  
are provided.  
Multichannel Pass Thru Mode  
Precision Tracking Volume Control  
The Input Assignable, Automatic Pass Thru Mode allows  
the C2200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System  
for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater. The Left and  
Right Channels of the C2200 become the two front chan-  
nels, simply by turning on the Multichannel Processor.  
Volume levels are controlled by a new Multi-Stage Precision  
Digitally Controlled Attenuator System with a tracking ac-  
curacy of 0.1dB. Levels change in 214 individual 0.5dB  
steps.  
Variable Rate Volume and Balance Control Selection  
The C2200 Tube Preamplifier’s Volume and Balance Con-  
trol Circuitry provides an ideal rate of change with control  
rotation.  
Remote Control  
The C2200 includes a Remote Control that allows remote  
operation of the Front Panel Controls and Push-buttons.  
Optional External Sensor Input  
Tone Control with Assignable Bypass  
There are provisions for connecting External Sensors,  
which allows for enjoyment of your McIntosh System from  
other room(s) in your home via the Remote Control.  
The Bass and Treble Control Circuit Elements can be re-  
moved from the Signal Path of any selected input.  
Alphanumeric Fluorescent Display  
Output Switching  
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates the Source  
Selection, Volume and Balance Levels. Setup Mode Selec-  
tions and Adjustments are also displayed. The display inten-  
sity is fully adjustable.  
Front panel Output Push-buttons control two Switched Out-  
puts that allow sending signals to two separate Power Am-  
plifiers.  
Power Control Output and TriggerAssignment  
APower Control connection for convenient Turn-On of  
McIntosh PowerAmplifiers, Source Components andAc-  
cessories is included. Three of the Power Control Ouputs  
may be assigned to activate when a given Input is selected.  
Electromagentic Input Switching with Level Trim  
Adjustment and Title Reassignment  
Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromagnetic  
Switches on all Inputs and operating functions for reliable,  
noiseless, distortion free switching. All eight Inputs on the  
C2200 can be matched in level, so that there are no abrupt  
changes in volume levels between the different Inputs. There  
is also a Record Monitor function for checking the progress  
of a recording. Any of the eight Inputs can have their Input  
Title reassigned to match the sources in the system.  
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Dimensions  
Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best  
location for your C2200. There is additional information on  
the next page pertaining to installing the C2200 into cabi-  
nets.  
17-1/2"  
44.45cm  
Front View of the C2200  
7 -5/8"  
19.37cm  
7 -1/8"  
18.10cm  
17"  
43.18cm  
Rear View of the C2200  
6 -5/16"  
16.03cm  
13 -1/4"  
33.66cm  
16-3/16"  
41.43cm  
15-1/2"  
39.37cm  
Side View of the C2200  
6-1/2"  
16.51cm  
3/16"  
0.48cm  
13/16"  
2.06cm  
2"  
5.08cm  
10-1/2"  
26.67cm  
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Installation  
Installation  
The C2200 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand-  
inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the  
ing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the A/V Control  
of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be  
removed from the bottom of the C2200 when it is custom  
installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the  
mounting screws should be retained for possible future use  
if the C2200 is removed from the custom installation and  
used free standing. The required  
Center, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 19-1/2  
inches (49.53cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8  
inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clear-  
ance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting  
shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.  
panel cutout, ventilation cutout  
and unit dimensions are shown.  
17-1/16"  
43.34cm  
Always provide adequate  
ventilation for your C2200. Cool  
operation ensures the longest  
possible operating life for any  
electronic instrument. Do not  
C2200  
Front Panel  
6 -5/8"  
16.83cm  
install the C2200 directly above  
a heat generating component  
such as a high powered ampli-  
fier. If all the components are  
installed in a single cabinet, a  
quiet running ventilation fan can  
be a definite asset in maintaining  
all the system components at the  
coolest possible operating tem-  
perature.  
Custom Cabinet  
Cutout  
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting  
Cabinet  
Front  
Panel  
2"  
5.08cm  
Opening for  
Ventilation  
A custom cabinet installation  
should provide the following  
minimum spacing dimensions for  
cool operation. Allow at least 2  
C2200  
Side View in a  
Partially Open  
Custom Cabinet  
Enclosed Custom Cabinet  
Ventilaton Fan  
Cutout Opening for Ventilation  
Chassis  
Spacers  
Support  
Shelf  
Warm Air  
Output  
5-3/4"  
14.61cm  
Other Component  
in Enclosed  
Custom Cabinet  
6-1/2"  
16.51cm  
C2200  
Support Shelf in  
Custom Cabinet  
Cutout Opening for Ventilation  
13-1/4"  
33.66cm  
12"  
30.48cm  
Cutout  
Opening  
for  
Ventilation  
C2200  
Side View  
in Enclosed  
Custom Cabinet  
10-1/2"  
26.67cm  
Cutout Opening for Ventilation  
Chassis  
Spacers  
Cool Air  
Input  
Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit.  
For purposes of clarity, the above  
Ventilaton Fan  
illustration is not drawn to scale.  
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Rear Panel Connections  
Unbalanced MAIN OUT-  
PUTS contain the program  
signals at all times. The Un-  
balanced 1 and 2 OUTPUTS  
contain the program signals  
and turn On/Off with the  
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 and  
2 Push-buttons  
TAPE/REC OUT-  
PUTS contain  
RECord Out Signals  
VCR, SAT, DVD and CD Bal-  
anced INPUTS accept high  
level program source signals  
TAPE/REC, VCR, SAT, DVD,  
Balanced MAIN OUTPUTS  
Gound connection  
CD, CD2 and TUNER unbal-  
anced INPUTS accept high  
level program source signals  
contain the program signals  
at all times. The Balanced 1  
and 2 OUTPUTS and can be  
switched On/Off with the  
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 and  
2 Push-buttons  
for turntables  
Connect the  
POWER CONTROL/TRIG-  
The EXTernal  
SENSOR Jack  
permits the con-  
nection of a  
McIntosh IR Sen-  
sor for remote  
operation  
PH/AUX accepts high  
level program source sig-  
nals or signals from a  
Moving Magnet Phono  
Cartridge. The SETUP  
feature determines  
whether the Input Jacks  
are set for AUX or  
PHONO  
power cord to a  
live AC outlet.  
Refer to informa-  
tion on the back  
panel of the  
C2200 to deter-  
mine the correct  
voltage  
GERS Outputs send Turn-On  
signals to other components  
connected to the C2200. The  
MAIN Jack sends the signal  
when the C2200 is switched  
On. The 1 and 2 Jacks send  
the signal when the OUT-  
PUTS 1 and 2 Push-buttons  
are active. The ACCessory  
Jack is for sending the signal  
to McIntosh Source Compo-  
nents. The SETUP Feature in  
the C2200 allows the ACC, 1  
and 2 Power Control Jacks to  
be re-assigned to Switch On  
when the desired Input Source  
is selected.  
Main Fuse holder,  
PASS THRU Power  
Control input receives  
a Turn-On signal  
from a McIntosh  
Home Theater Con-  
troller  
DATA PORTS send  
refer to information  
on the back panel of  
the C2200 to deter-  
mine the correct  
control signals to  
compatible source  
components and allow  
Remote Control op-  
eration  
fuse size and rating  
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How to Connect for Power Control  
How to Connect for Power Control  
The four Power Control Jacks have default settings as ex-  
plained on page 8. The hookup example below utilizing the  
default settings. If you wish to use any one of the three as-  
signable Power Control Outputs as a dedicated Trigger in-  
stead, connect that Component Source Unit’s Power Control  
Input to the desired Trigger Output (A, B, or C). The de-  
fault setting in the C2200 Setup needs to be changed to  
match the new Power Control Connection.  
on the McIntosh CD Player.  
2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh CD Player  
Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In Jack  
on the McIntosh Tuner.  
3. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Tuner  
Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control Jack on  
the McIntosh Power Control.  
4. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 MAIN  
POWER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In Jack  
on the McIntosh PowerAmplifier.  
1. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 POWER  
CONTROLACCessory Jack to the Power Control In  
McIntosh CD Player  
McIntoshAM/FM Tuner  
McIntosh PowerAmplifier  
McIntosh  
Power Control  
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How to Connect for Audio and Data Control  
How to Connect for Audio and Data Control  
1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh C2200  
MAIN Balanced OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Power  
Amplifier Balanced INPUTS.  
Note: The unbalanced MAIN Audio Outputs and unbalanced  
Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the  
Balanced Connections.  
2. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh CD Player  
Balanced Audio Outputs to the C2200 CD Balanced  
INPUTS.  
5. Connect an Audio Cable from the C2200 TAPE/REC  
OUTPUTS to the Record Inputs of a Tape Recorder  
and from the C2200 TAPE INPUTS to a Tape Recorder  
Outputs.  
6. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 CD DATA  
PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIntosh CD  
Player.  
7. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 TUNER  
DATA PORT Jack to the DATA IN Jack on the McIn-  
tosh Tuner.  
Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to  
the C2200, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a  
Satellite Receiver can be remotely controlled using a  
McIntosh Remote Control and Keypad/Sensor.  
8. Connect the C2200 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.  
Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs and Inputs may be used  
instead of the Balanced Connections.  
3. Connect an Audio Cable from a McIntosh Tuner 1 Out-  
puts to the C2200 TUNER INPUTS.  
4. Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the PH/  
AUX INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Connection to  
the GND grounding post.  
McIntosh CD Player  
McIntoshAM/FM Tuner  
ToAC Outlet  
McIntosh PowerAmplifier  
Turntable  
Tape Deck  
in  
out  
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How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode  
How to Connect for Pass Thru Mode  
The PASS THRU Mode on the C2200 allows it to be part  
of a Multichannel System for the Left and Right Front  
Channels, when it is connected to a McIntosh Multichannel  
Processor such as the MX135.  
Any of the C2200’s High Level Inputs may be used for  
the PASS THRU Function. The C2200 default setting for  
the PASS THRU feature needs to be changed in Setup.  
Connect the basic system as outlined in the two previous  
pages and then add the two following connections. The ex-  
ample below uses the AUX Input for the PASS THRU  
Mode.  
1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh A/V  
Controller Power Control Zone A to the C2200 PASS  
THRU Jack.  
2. Connect an Audio Cable from the McIntosh A/V Con-  
troller Zone A Front Left and Right Audio Outputs to  
the C2200 AUX 1 INPUTS.  
McIntoshA/V Control Center  
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How to Connect for a Second Room  
How to Connect for a Second Room  
1. Connect Audio Cables from the C2200 Balanced OUT-  
PUTS 2 to the Second Power Amplifier Balanced In-  
puts.  
3. Connect an RG6 or RG59U coaxial cable from the  
EXTernal SENSOR Jack to a Keypad.  
Note: A Wall Mounted IR Sensor may also be used in place  
of the Keypad.  
Notes: The unbalanced Audio OUTPUTS 2 and unbalanced  
Power Amplifier Inputs may be used instead of the  
Balanced Connections. When a second room is  
connected, it is sometimes desirable to switch Off the  
Loudspeakers in the Main Listening Room. This can be  
accomplished by connecting the Main Power Amplifier  
to the C2200 OUTPUTS 1 instead of the MAIN  
OUTPUTS, so that they can be switched Off by the  
Front Panel OUTPUTS 1 Push-button.  
Keypad  
2. Connect a Control Cable from the C2200 POWER  
CONTROL 2 Jack to the Power Control In of a McIn-  
tosh PowerAmplifier.  
McIntosh PowerAmplifier  
Right  
Left  
Loudspeaker  
4 ohms  
Loudspeaker  
4 ohms  
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Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switches  
INPUT Switch selects  
the Program Source  
Signals and is used in  
Setup Mode  
TREBLE Control  
provides 12dB  
boost or cut with a  
flat center position  
DISPLAY indicates the  
Sources, Volume/Bal-  
ance Levels, Operational  
Functions and Setup  
Mode Settings  
VOLUME Control ad-  
justs the listening vol-  
ume level and is used  
for setup functions  
BASS Control  
TONE BYPASS with  
METERS indicate the  
METER LIGHTS  
BALANCE Control  
provides 12dB  
boost or cut  
with a flat cen-  
ter position  
indicator, when acti-  
vated the audio signal  
totally bypasses the  
Tone Control Circuitry  
Preamplifier’s Left and  
Right Channels Relative  
Output Level  
Switches the Meter  
Illumination On or  
Off, and is used in  
the Setup Mode  
allows the adjustment  
of the relative volume  
levels for each channel  
and is used for setup  
functions  
IR Sensor for  
Remote Con-  
trol Operation  
REC MONITOR  
HEADPHONE  
Jack accepts  
dynamic head-  
phones  
OUTPUTS 1 and  
2 Push-buttons  
with indicators,  
allow the C2200  
to switch Power  
Control and Au-  
dio to two sepa-  
rate Stereo Power  
Amplifiers  
POWER  
Push-button with  
indicator, allows  
listening to the  
playback of REC/  
TAPE Source while  
the recording is in  
process  
Switch turns  
all AC power  
completely On  
or Off  
MONO Push-button  
with indicator, com-  
bines Left and Right  
Stereo Signals to  
Mono  
SETUP Mode Push-button  
MUTE Push-button  
mutes audio in  
MAIN, OUTPUTS  
1&2 and HEAD-  
PHONES  
STANDBY/ON Push-button  
turns the C2200 On, or Off  
(Standby). The LED Indica-  
tor illuminates when there is  
incoming AC Power  
with indicator, allows the  
changing of the default  
settings for Inputs, Levels,  
Special Functions and the  
Display  
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How to Operate the Setup Mode  
Default Settings  
The following listings indicate the default settings and the  
page number for instructions on how to change a setting.  
Your McIntosh C2200 has been factory configured for de-  
fault operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment  
of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If  
you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a  
Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating set-  
tings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display.  
1. Press the POWER Switch to ON, the Red LED above  
the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the  
C2200 is in Standby mode. To switch On the C2200  
press the STANDBY/ON Push-button and wait until  
the tube warmup period is over. Refer to figure 3.  
2. Press the C2200 Front Panel SETUP Push-button. The  
LED above the SETUP Push-button will illuminate and  
the Front Panel Display will indicate DISPLAY 20. Re-  
fer to figure 1.  
Setup Function Name  
Alphanumeric Display Brightness:  
Meters Illumnation On  
Meters Illumnation Off  
Trim (Input Level)  
Input Titles  
Setting Page Number  
20  
5
14  
14  
14  
14  
16  
16  
16  
16  
17  
17  
00  
-
Triggers  
Auto Tone  
Pass Thru (Multichannel)  
Power On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
-
Remote (Control Type)  
Version (C2200 Firmware)  
Norm  
_ . _ _  
Note: The Front Panel Display will indicate DISPLAY 20  
the first time, after then it will display whatever  
Setup Mode was last accessed.  
Display Brightness  
The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may  
be varied from a setting of 1(Dim) to 31(Bright) with two  
settings, one with the Meter Illumination On and the other  
with the Illumination Off. Follow the steps below for chang-  
ing the brightness. Refer to figure 4.  
Figure 1  
3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol and notice that the Setup Mode advances through  
eight different possible adjustment selections and one  
informational display.  
4. To exit from a specific Setup Mode, press the SETUP  
Push-button a second time. The LED above the SETUP  
Push-button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display  
will revert back to its normal display. Refer to figure 2.  
Figure 4  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol until the word DISPLAY 20 appears.  
3. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the desired  
Display Brightness is achieved. This sets the Brightness  
Level with the Meters Illumination On.  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
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Setup  
4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
To set the Front PanelAlphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness  
when the Meter Illumination is Off, perform the following  
steps.  
Figure 6  
5. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) to  
switch Off the Meter Illumination.  
6. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
6. Rotate the VOLUME Control until the Volume Level of  
the CD Input is the same as the Tuner Volume Level.  
Refer to figure 7. Figure 7 indicates a 2.5dB decrease in  
the CD Level.  
7. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol until the word DISPLAY 5 appears.  
8. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the desired  
Display Brightness is achieved. This sets the Brightness  
Level with the Meters Illumination Off.  
Figure 7  
7. Rotate the INPUT Control until the next desired Input  
Source Name is displayed.  
9. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
8. Repeat steps 5, 6 and 7 until all the Inputs with sources  
connected to the C2200 have the same relative volume  
levels when switching between them.  
9. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Note: The Trim Level can also be set via the Remote  
Control. A table has been provided on page 17 to  
record the changes to the various inputs from the  
default settings.  
Input Trim Level  
Various Source Components can have slightly different vol-  
ume levels. This could result in the constant need to readjust  
the C2200 Volume Control when switching between differ-  
ent Input Sources. A Volume Trim Feature on the C2200  
allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source In-  
puts, 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 uneffected  
by any changes in the Trim Settings. Any TRIM  
adjustments made are retained in permanent memory  
and can be changed only by performing a new 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 Trim Level of 00.  
1. Rotate the INPUT Control to select the Tuner Input and  
adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired listening  
level.  
Re-Title Inputs  
The C2200 has eight Audio Inputs. These inputs already  
have assigned titles that will allow for immediate hookup,  
operation and enjoyment.  
If these starting assignments do not match up with com-  
ponents in your system, they may be reassigned from the  
default settings. The following example will illustrate how  
to rename the AUX Input to PHONO. When the Input Se-  
lector is rotated to select what was originally the AUX In-  
put, PHONO will now appear on the Front Panel Alphanu-  
meric Display and Power is now supplied to the Vacuum  
Tubes in Phono Circuitry.  
Notes: 1. Unused Inputs may be switched Off so they will not  
appear when rotating through the input source  
choices using the Input Selector and also will not be  
available when using the Remote Control or Keypad.  
Refer to figure 8.  
2. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
3. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and  
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-  
luminated.  
4. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the  
words TRIM 00 TUN appears. Refer to figure 5.  
2. The New Input Titles that are available for all the  
Inputs (except for the AUX Input) includes TAPE 2,  
LV, TV, and VCR2. The AUX Input Titles include  
TAPE 2, LV, TV and PHONO.  
Figure 5  
5. Rotate the INPUT Control until the words TRIM 00  
CD appears. Refer to figure 6.  
Figure 8  
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1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and  
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button be illumi-  
nated.  
5. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the  
words TRIG PHONO>- - appears. Refer to figure 13.  
Note: If another Input Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT  
Control to Select the PHONO Input  
3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the  
words INP AUX>AUX appears. Refer to figure 9.  
Note: If another Input Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT  
Control to Select the AUX Input  
Figure 13  
6. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front  
Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIG PHONO>  
B. Refer to figure 14.  
Figure 9  
4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front  
PanelAlphanumeric Display indicates INPAUX>PH.  
Refer to figure 10.  
Figure 14  
7. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Auto Tone  
Figure 10  
The Auto Tone Feature activates the TONE BYPASS Dy-  
namic Memory Circuit. When the Auto Tone Feature is set  
to the On position, the C2200 will automatically remember  
for each Input whenever the Tone Bypass Circuit is On or  
Off.  
5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Power Control Triggers  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and  
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-  
luminated.  
Three of the C2200 Power Control Outputs are reassignable  
from their default settings, allowing for various fuinctions  
such as activating only when a given Input is selected.  
In the following example the Power Control OUTPUT 2  
Jack will be reassigned to function as TRIGGER B for the  
PHONO Input.  
3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the  
words AUTOTONE OFF appears. Refer to figure 15.  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and  
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-  
luminated.  
Figure 15  
3. Rotate the METER LIGHTS (Menu) Control until the  
words TRIG OUT2 > B appears. Refer to figure 11.  
Note: If another TRIG Title is displayed, rotate the INPUT  
Control to Select OUT2.  
4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front  
PanelAlphanumeric Display indicatesAUTOTONE  
ON. Refer to figure 16.  
Figure 11  
Figure 16  
4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front  
Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates TRIG OUT2 >  
- - . Refer to figure 12.  
5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Figure 12  
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Setup, con’t  
Pass Thru Mode  
The C2200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System.  
The Right and Left Front Channels from a McIntosh Pro-  
cessor or Decoder can “Pass Thru” the C2200 and on to its  
associated Power Amplifier(s). The Setup Mode allows the  
Selection of the Input that will be used for the Right and  
Left Front Channels Pass Thru Mode. In the example be-  
low, the Right and Left Front Channels from the Multichan-  
nel Processor/Decoder will be connected to theAUX Input  
on the C2200.  
3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol until the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indi-  
cates POWERON STBY. Refer to figure 19.  
Figure 19  
4. Rotate the BALANCE (Select) Control until the Front  
PanelAlphanumeric Display indicates POWERON  
AUTO. Refer to figure 20.  
Note: The C2200 has the ability to switch Off the Meter  
Illumination when it is in the Pass Thru Mode. This is  
accomplished by switching Off the Meter Illumination  
before entering the Setup Mode.  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
Figure 20  
2. Rotate the BALANCE Control Knob until the words  
PASSTHRU OFF appears. Refer to figure 17.  
Remote Control Selection  
There are two choices for the Remote Control Codes the  
C2200 will respond to. The Remote Control included with  
the C2200 utilizes the NORMal McIntosh Control Codes.  
The Second Set of Control Codes the C2200 will respond to  
is referred to as the ALTernate Codes. The ALTernate Codes  
are for when the C2200 is used together with a McIntosh  
Multichannel Processor/Decoder in the Pass Thru Mode  
Hookup. This will prevent the Remote Control from affect-  
ing the operation of both units at the same time.  
Note: If the ALT Remote Control Code is selected, the C2200  
will not respond using the supplied McIntosh Remote  
Control.  
Figure 17  
3. Rotate the INPUT Control until the Front Panel Alpha-  
numeric Display indicates PASSTHRU AUX. Refer to  
figure 18.  
Figure 18  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will change and  
the Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will be il-  
luminated.  
3. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol until the words REMOTE NORM appears. Refer  
to figure 21.  
4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Power On Option  
The Power On Option Feature permits using the Main  
POWER Switch instead of the STANDBY/ON Push-button  
for switching the C2200 Preamplifier On or Off.  
Note: If the Power On Option is switched to the AUTO Mode  
and the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position, the  
Front Panel STANDBY/ON Push-button and the  
Remote Control POWER Push-button will be unable to  
switch Power On to the C2200.  
Figure 21  
4. Rotate the Front Panel BALANCE (Select) Control un-  
til the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates RE-  
MOTE ALT. Refer to figure 22.  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. The Red LED above the SETUP Push-button will illu-  
minate.  
Figure 22  
5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
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Setup, con’t  
Firmware Version  
The C2200 functionality is controlled by internal software  
that is know as Firmware. The Version of the Firmware in  
the C2200 can be identified at any time by utilizing the  
Setup Mode.  
1. Press the SETUP Push-button to access the Setup  
Mode.  
2. Rotate the Front Panel METER LIGHTS (Menu) Con-  
trol until the word VERSION _. _ _ appears. Refer to  
figure 23.  
Figure 23  
3. The number after the word VERSION is the Firmware  
number.  
4. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode.  
Input Source Settings  
Default Title  
New Title  
Trim  
Trigger  
AUX  
TUNER  
CD2  
CD  
DVD  
SAT  
VCR  
TAPE  
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How to Operate the C2200  
How to Operate the C2200  
The McIntosh C2200 Tube Preamplifier has been factory  
configured for operating settings that allow immediate en-  
joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for  
further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the fac-  
tory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this  
Owner’s Manual.  
Volume Control  
Adjust the VOLUME Control or  
the UpS /DownT Push-buttons  
on the Remote Control for the  
desired listening level.  
Record Monitor  
Power On and Off  
Press the REC MONITOR Push-  
button to hear the TAPE/REC  
Playback Signal during the re-  
cording process.  
Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the C2200 is  
in Standby Mode. To Switch On the C2200 press the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button. The title TUBE WARMUP  
will appear on the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display after  
Turn-On, with the Audio Outputs muted. Refer to figures  
24, 25 and 26.  
Tone Bypass  
Press the TONE BYPASS Push-  
button to totally Bypass the Tone  
Control Circuitry, providing a  
flat frequency response. If the  
AUTOTONE circuit is set to the  
On position in Setup Mode, the  
C2200 will remember for each  
input whether the Tone Bypass is  
active.  
Notes: For normal operation, switch the C2200 On and Off  
with the Standby/On Push-button. You may also turn  
On the C2200 by simply pressing the Power Push-  
button on the Remote Control. If the Preamplifier is  
not going to be used for an extended period of time,  
turn Off all AC Power with the Power Switch.  
The amount of time the Front Panel Alphanumeric  
Display indicates TUBE WARMUP is dependant  
upon the temperature of the Tubes inside the C2200.  
Bass and Treble Controls  
Adjust the BASS and TREBLE  
controls to suit your listening  
preferences. The Bass or Treble  
intensity can be increased with  
clockwise rotation and decreased  
with counterclockwise rotation.  
Figure 24  
Input Source Selection  
Select the desired Source with the INPUT Control or the  
Source Push-button on the Remote Control.  
Figure 26  
Figure 25  
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Mono  
Setup  
Press the MONO Mode Push-button to combine Left and  
Right Stereo Signals to Mono, for the MAIN, OUTPUTs  
1&2 and the HEADPHONES Jack. The MODE Push-but-  
ton on the Remote Control also can be used to switch be-  
tween the Stereo and Mono Modes of Operation.  
Note: The TAPE/REC Outputs are not effected by the Mono  
Mode of Operation.  
Pressing the SETUP Push-button activates the Setup Mode  
of the C2200 and allows customizing various operating  
functions. Refer to page 14 for additional information.  
Output 1 and 2  
Press OUTPUT 1 or 2 Push-buttons to send audio to sepa-  
rate Power Amplifiers connected to the rear panel OUT-  
PUTS 1 or 2. It also activates the POWER CONTROL 1  
&2 Sockets on the rear panel of the C2200. Press either  
Push-button individually or both together.  
Balance Control  
Adjust the BALANCE Control as needed to achieve ap-  
proximately equal listening volume levels in each Loud-  
speaker. Rotate the BALANCE Control clockwise to em-  
phasize the Right Channel by reducing the volume level of  
the Left Channel. Refer to figure 27.  
Meter Lights  
Rotate the METER LIGHTS Control counterclockwise to  
switch Off the Meter Illumination and rotate the control  
clockwise to switch On the Meter Illumination.  
Note: It is normal for the brightness of the Front Panel  
Alphanumeric Display to dim when the Meter  
Illumination is switched Off. Refer to page 14 for  
additional information.  
Figure 27  
Several seconds after the rotation of the BALANCE Con-  
trol has stopped, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will  
once again indicate the Input Source and Volume together  
with the “>” symbol to show that the Right Channel is now  
louder than the Left Channel. Refer to figure 28.  
Pass Thru Mode  
When the C2200 is connected together with a McIntosh  
Multichannel A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder and  
has the PASS THRU MODE activated, it will automatically  
Turn-On whenever the A/V Control Center or Surround De-  
coder is switched On. It will indicate on the Front Panel Al-  
phanumeric Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 31.  
Figure 28  
Rotate the BALANCE Control counterclockwise to  
deemphasize the Right Channel until equal Balance of both  
Channels is achieved. Refer to figure 29.  
Figure 31  
In the PASS THRU Mode, the OUTPUTS 1&2 Push-  
buttons remain active. The remaining C2200 Front Panel  
Controls and Push-buttons are deactivated as long as the  
C2200 is in the PASS THRU MODE.  
Note: The C2200 Preamplifier remembers separately, the  
setting of the OUTPUTS 1&2 Push-buttons when in the  
Pass Thru Mode.  
Figure 29  
Mute  
Press the MUTE Push-button to Mute the Audio at the  
MAIN, OUTPUTS 1 & 2 and HEADPHONES Outputs.  
The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the In-  
put Source Name followed by the word MUTE in place of  
the actual volume setting. Refer to figure 30.  
Reset of Microprocessors  
In the event that the controls of the C2200 stop functioning,  
push the POWER switch OFF and wait about two minutes.  
Then push the POWER switch ON followed by pushing the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button. This will reset the C2200 mi-  
croprocessors and the Preamplifier should be functioning  
normally.  
Note: The above condition is usually caused by either  
interruptions in AC power and/or major changes that  
may occur in AC power line voltage.  
Figure 30  
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How to Operate the C2200, con’t  
Default Settings  
To restore the C2200 to Factory Default Settings perform  
the following. Press and hold in the MONO Push-button  
together with the OUTPUTS 2 Push-button. Approximately  
5 seconds after holding in the two the Front Panel Push-but-  
tons together, the Front PanelAlphanumeric Display will  
indicate MASTER RESET. Refer to figure 32.  
Figure 32  
Release both Push-buttons and the Front Panel Alphanu-  
meric Display will now indicate -- CLEARED - - and the  
C2200 will switch Off. Refer to figure 33.  
Figure 33  
Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the C2200 and  
proceed to the Setup on page 14 to re-enter and custom set-  
ting that have beeen previously made.  
Output Meters  
The C2200’s Output Meters indicate the Output Voltage  
available at the MAIN and OUTPUT 1 & 2 Jacks to drive  
Power Amplifiers. Refer to figure 34. The Meters are cali-  
brated in dBs (decibles) and respond to all the peaks con-  
tained in the musical information. They indicate to an accu-  
racy of at least 95% 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 34  
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Remote Control Push-Buttons  
LED illuminates during  
the time a remote com-  
mand is sent to the C2200  
Press to Power the  
C2200 ON or OFF  
Press MODE to switch between  
Stereo or Mono Modes  
Turns AC Power ON or OFF to  
certain McIntosh Components  
when connected via the Data Port  
Press to Power ON  
the C2200  
Press to Power OFF  
the C2200  
Selects Functions for McIntosh  
Home Controller and as a “shift”  
key when used with the AM or FM  
push-buttons to select Output  
(Spkr) 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  
C2200 System  
Use to select tuner pre-  
sets, disc tracks or any  
numbered operation  
Press to REVIEW Tuner  
Station Presets and selects  
certain functions on McIn-  
tosh CD Players  
Selects Switched Output 1,  
AM Tuner Operating Func-  
tions and Disc Selection on  
certain McIntosh CD Players  
Adjusts 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  
Selects Disc Player, Mu-  
sic Server or Tape Re-  
corder Functions and also  
performs various func-  
tions on a variety of  
McIntosh Components  
Selects one of the twelve  
High Level Audio/Video  
Sources or Phono Input  
Notes: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other  
McIntosh Products. The Remote Control shipped with your C2200 may  
differ from the illustration above; however, the functionality is the same.  
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How to Operate by Remote Control  
How to Operate by Remote Control  
The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly control-  
ling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Com-  
ponents connected to the C2200. Earlier McIntosh source  
components and other brand source components can be con-  
trolled by the C2200 Remote Control with the addition of a  
McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT).  
Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the  
installation and operation of the Remote Control  
Translator (RCT).  
Volume  
Press the UpS or DownT VOLUME Push-button to raise  
or lower the listening volume level.  
Note: The TAPE OUPUTS are not affected by volume  
changes.  
Amplifier Selection  
Press the 2nd Push-button followed by 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.  
Mute  
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute audio at the all the  
Preamplifier Outputs, except the TAPE OUTPUTS. Press  
MUTE a second time to unmute audio.  
Acc On  
Press ACC ON to turn the power ON to a McIntosh Disc  
Player.  
Mono  
Press the MODE Push-button to combine Left and Right  
Stereo Signals to Mono at all the Preamplifier Outputs, ex-  
cept the Tape Outputs.  
Acc Off  
Press ACC OFF to turn the power OFF to a McIntosh Disc  
Player.  
Trim and Level  
Press the TRIM Push-button to active the Input TRIM  
Function. Press the LEVEL UpS and DownT Push-but-  
tons to Trim the Input Sound Level. For additional informa-  
tion refer to page 15.  
Pause  
Press to perform various functions on a variety of McIn-  
tosh Components. It will also pause the playing of a Disc or  
Tape Player.  
Input Source Selection  
Press any of the eight Input Push-buttons to select a pro-  
gram source.  
CD/Tape Functions  
Use these push-buttons to operate a CD Player, CD  
Changer or Tape Recorder.  
Numbered Push-buttons  
Press Push-buttons 0 through 9 to access tuner station pre-  
sets or CD tracks/discs.  
Disc and Track  
Use the DISC and TRACK Push-buttons when a CD player  
or changer is being used.  
Tuner Push-buttons  
Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the desired  
broadcast band. Press and release the Channel UpS or  
DownTPush-button to move from station to station. Press  
and hold a Channel UpS or DownT Push-button to move  
continuously from station to station. Press +10 Push-button  
to start the automatic brief audition of each of the presets  
stored in the tuner memory. Press +10 Push-button a second  
time to stop on a station preset and exit the review process.  
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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 Tube Preamplifier without compromise, using the  
most advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. Creating a  
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.  
Input and Output Switching  
All signal switching in the C2200 is done by Electro-Mag-  
netic devices. Electro-Magnetic Switching is a proven tech-  
nology that uses the latest in materials and manufacturing  
methods. Each switch consists of a glass tube that is filled  
with an inert oxygen-free atmosphere and sealed with tiny  
leads protruding from either end. These leads extend into the  
tube and overlap one another with a separation of a few  
thousandths of an inch. The leads are made from a ferrous  
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 contact mate-  
rial known.  
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.  
Top Inside View of the C2200  
distortion. The feedback network also provides precision  
RIAA frequency compensation.  
Input sensitivity of the phono amplifier is 4.4 millivolts.  
The gain of the amplifier is 40dB at 1000Hz. The phono  
amplifier has a very wide dynamic range. At 1000Hz, the  
phono input circuit will accept 50 millivolts without over-  
load, a voltage far greater than the output of any current  
magnetic phono cartridge. Therefore, phono input overload  
is virtually impossible. A signal level of 10 millivolts at the  
phono input at 1000Hz will produce 1 volt at the TAPE out-  
put. This output has a source impedance of 500 ohms un-  
balanced.  
Tone Control Circuitry  
The TONE control section uses 12AX7 amplifiers. The am-  
plifier stages have been optimized for low noise and mini-  
mum distortion. Other electrical circuits are arranged in a  
All inputs, outputs, and data ports are controlled by  
logic circuits in the C2200. The logic is changed by Front  
Panel Push-buttons or by a microprocessor IR decoder. This configuration that is the equivalent of a series turned circuit.  
microprocessor IR decoder is programmed with exclusive  
McIntosh software. It receives data from the Front Panel or  
Keypad/Sensors and provides the command signals for in-  
put switching, data switching, and volume control.  
A control potentiometer inserts this series tuned circuit into  
either the feedback or input section of the tone amplifier.  
This provides a 12dB boost or cut at the frequency of the  
tuned circuit. The overall gain of the stage is 0dB when the  
potentiometer is at its center detent position. ATONE BY-  
PASS Switch is provided to remove all tone control circuits  
from the signal path.  
Phono Circuitry  
The PHONO amplifier uses 12AX7 tubes. Its input stage  
has been optimized for low noise and low distortion perfor-  
mance. Open loop gain of this circuit is 10,000. With high  
open loop gain, a large amount of negative feedback can be  
used around the phono amplifier to further reduce noise and  
Volume Control Circuitry  
The VOLUME Control for the C2200 is a very special “Hi  
Tech” circuit. It employs a Microprocessor Controlled  
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Technical Description  
LogarithmicAttenuator. There are stringent requirements  
for the Volume Attenuator in this design. The channel to  
channel tracking accuracy must be maintained. After a great  
deal of research we found that mechanical potentiometers  
cannot approach the tracking accuracy that McIntosh felt  
was necessary. Therefore, we choose to use a dual attenua-  
tor with switching driven from a 16-bit serial data word.  
Resistor values are decoded by an internal multiplexer to  
steps of 0.5dB. Total attenuator range is 107dB. Step error  
and channel matching is less than .1dB. THD+N is typically  
less than .001% and dynamic range is 120dB. A second  
stage is added to the volume attenuator. It controls the gain  
of the output amplifier. Its steps are interlaced with the main  
section in such a manner that it reduces the output amplifier  
gain to unity almost immediately as volume is reduced.  
Therefore, noise and distortion generated in earlier stages is  
not amplified and low level S/N is dramatically improved. It  
is comparable to having a straight wire between the input  
switching and output connector. Care has been taken to in-  
sure that there are no audible artifacts in the analog output  
signal during volume control changes. There is a zero  
Bottom Inside View of the C2200  
crossing detector built in and all changes in level occur at  
the signal zero crossing.  
Overall Design  
The C2200 was designed to use the best components avail-  
able. All resistors are the lowest noise 1% metal film. Each  
amplifier section has its own power supply filter. The  
C2200 is truly worthy of being considered a companion and  
peer of the world famous MC2000 and MC2102 Tube  
PowerAmplifiers.  
Side Inside View of the C2200  
Block Diagram  
of  
Preamplifier  
and Meter  
Circuitry  
(one channel  
shown)  
with  
Power Supply  
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Specifications  
Specifications  
Frequency Response  
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
Tube Compliment  
Phono Circuitry:  
2 - 12AX7A  
Total Harmonic Distortion  
2 - 12AT7A  
0.08% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz  
High Level Circuitry:  
2 - 12AX7A  
2 - 12AT7A  
Signal To Noise Ratio  
Phono, 80dB  
High Level, 93dB  
Overall Dimensions  
17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) W, 7-5/8 inches (19.37cm) H, 20  
inches (50.8cm) D (including clearance for connectors)  
Maximum Voltage Output  
8Vrms Unbalanced, 16Vrms Balanced  
Weight  
Output Impedance  
26.75 pounds (12.14 kg) net, 47.75 pounds (21.67 kg) in  
shipping carton  
250 ohms Unbalanced, 500 ohms Balanced  
Sensitivity  
Phono MM, 4.4mV for 2.5V rated output  
High Level, 450mV for 2.5V rated output  
Input Impedance  
Phono MM, 47K ohms, 65pF  
High Level, 22K Unbalanced, 44K Balanced  
Maximum Input Signal  
Phono MM, 50mV @ 1,000Hz  
High Level, 5V Unbalanced, 10V Balanced  
Power Requirements  
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 75 watts  
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the C2200 for the correct  
voltage.  
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Packing Instructions  
Packing Instructions  
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-  
low. It is very important that the four plastic feet are at-  
tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the  
proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do  
this will result in shipping damage.  
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if  
they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping car-  
ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or  
write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora-  
tory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.  
1
4
033888  
033887  
Shipping carton only  
End cap  
1
1
1
1
033697  
033725  
034194  
034037  
Inside carton only  
Top pad  
Bottom pad  
Inner carton pad  
4
4
4
017218  
100159  
104083  
Plastic foot  
#10-32 x 3/4” screw  
#10-7/16” Flat washer  
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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. 04098500  
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