Controller/Preamplifier/Tube Preamplifier C1000 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh C1000 Controller together 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,” 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.
Important Information 1. The C1000 System consists of two or three separate chassis. The C1000 Controller Chassis will be referred to as the C1000C throughout this Owner’s Manual. In a similar manner, the C1000 Preamplifier (Solid State) Chassis will be referred to as the C1000P and the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Chassis will be referred to as the C1000T throughout this Owner’s Manual. 2. For additional information on Audio Connections, refer to the Owner’s Manual(s) for the component(s). 3.
Introduction and Performance Features Performance Features • 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 incorporates two identical power supplies one for each channel, to help assure total channel isolation.
Dimensions 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 cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm Front View of the C1000C 5-5/16" 13.49cm 6" 15.24cm 12-1/4" 31.12cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the C1000C 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 18-3/4" 47.63cm 1/4" 0.64cm 17-1/8" 43.50cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the C1000C 12.
Dimensions 17-1/2" 44.45cm Front View of the C1000P 5-5/16" 13.49cm 6" 15.24cm 12-1/4" 31.12cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the C1000P 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 18-3/4" 47.63cm 17-1/8" 43.50cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the C1000P 4-13/16" 12.22cm 15/16" 2.38cm 12-5/8" 1-7/16" 32.07cm 3.
Dimensions, con’t 17-1/2" 44.45cm Front View of the C1000T 5-5/16" 13.49cm 6" 15.24cm 12-1/4" 31.12cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the C1000T 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 18-3/4" 47.63cm 17-1/8" 43.50cm 3/16" 0.48cm Side View of the C1000T 12.22cm 15/16" 2.38cm 8 4-13/16" 12-5/8" 1-7/16" 32.07cm 3.
Installation Installation The C1000C, C1000P and C1000T can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on their four feet. The four feet, may be removed from the bottom of the C1000C, C1000P and C1000T when they are custom installed as outlined below. 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.
Installation, con’t Enclosed Custom Cabinet Ventilaton Fan Warm Air Output Additional Component in Enclosed Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation C1000C C1000P C1000T Side View in Enclosed Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation Cool Air Input Chassis Spacers Ventilaton Fan 10
Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the C1000 Controller, C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier are located on separate folded sheets contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
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 Remote Control.
How to connect the C1000C and C1000P 16. Connect Cables from the Turntable (with a Moving Magnet Cartridge) to the C1000 Preamplifier Unbalanced 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 binding post located between the C1000 Preamplifier MM (8) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS. 18.
How to connect the C1000C and C1000T 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 Remote Control.
How to connect the C1000C and C1000T 16. Connect Cables from the Turntable (with a Moving Magnet Cartridge) to the C1000 Tube Preamplifier Unbalanced 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 binding post located between the C1000 Tube Preamplifier MM (8) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS. 18.
How to connect the C1000C, C1000P and C1000T How to connect the C1000C, C1000P and C1000T This page contains information for connecting the McIntosh C1000C to the C1000P/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 Remote Control.
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 binding post located between the C1000 Tube Preamplifier MC (9) LEFT and RIGHT INPUTS. 18.
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.
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.
C1000 Controller Front Panel Controls, Displays, and Push-Buttons RECORD Switch 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 LISTEN Switch selects the program signals that are listened to and is used for setup functions DISPLAY indicates the Listen and Record Sources, Listening Volume Level and Setup Functions IR Sensor for Remote Control O
C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Front Panel Displays and Jack METER indicates the Preamplifier’s Left Channel relative Output Level METER indicates the Preamplifier’s Right Channel relative Output Level HEADPHONE jack accepts dynamic headphones METER indicates the Preamplifier’s Left Channel relative Output Level METER indicates the Preamplifier’s Right Channel relative Output Level HEADPHONE jack accepts dynamic headphones 21
How to Operate the Setup Modes Your McIntosh C1000 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediately 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 settings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display on the C1000C Controller.
Setup 3. Rotate the BALANCE (Menu) Control and notice that the Setup Controller Setup Mode advances through seven different possible 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.
Remote Control Volume Display 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: 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 “REMOTE HR061” appears.
Setup, con’t 4. If no other adjustments are to be made at this time, press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Controller Mode or proceed to the next desired Setup Controller 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.
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 updated to reflect the assigment of active Digital Inputs on the MDA1000. This will prevent having 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”. 6.
Setup, con’t 4. Rotate the LISTEN (Select) Control until the number 2 appears in the Display, e.g. “D PORT CD2 2”. Refer to figure 30b. 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.
Trigger Selection 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 is already in the Setup Preamp Mode. 3. Rotate the BALANCE (Menu) Control until the words “TRIM 0.0 TUN” appears. Refer to figure 33. Figure 33 The Trigger A and B Power Control Outputs on the C1000 Controller are reassignable from their default settings to activate only when a given Input(s) is selected.
Setup, con’t Accessory Control When the Trigger A or B Power Control Outputs on the C1000 Controller are used, one of the Triggers may be assigned to switched On or Off by using the ACCessory Pushbutton on the supplied HR54 Remote Control. To select either Trigger A or B for remote operation, perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Preamp Mode. 2.
Listen Processor The C1000 Preamplifier has a Listen Processor Loop for hooking up an external sound processor. The Listen Processor may be assigned to be active for only those Inputs desired. 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.
Setup, con’t Record Processor The C1000 Preamplifier has a Record Processor Loop for hooking up an external sound processor. The Record Processor 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 C1000P, no sound signal output will be available for recording purposes when that Input is selected. 1.
Moving Magnet Cartridge Capacitance The C1000 allows the adjustment of the Moving Magnet Capacitive Loading to accommodate a wide variety of cartridge 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 setting perform the following steps: 1. Press the SETUP Push-button twice to access the Setup Preamp Mode unless the C1000C is already in the Setup Preamp Mode. 2.
Setup, con’t and Setup Settings Charts New Title Trim Level Default Data Port New Data Port Num ber Default Title 1 DVD 1 2 AUX 2 3 T UNER 3 4 SRVR 4 5 CDR 5 6 CD 6 7 D/A 7 8 MM - - 9 MC - - Trigger Select (A or B) Listen Processor (ON or OFF) Record Processor (ON or OFF) Passthru Input C1000 Preamplifier (C1000P) C1000 Tube Preamplifier (C1000T) 1T DVD 1 2T AUX 2 3T T UNER 3 4T SRVR 4 5T CDR 5 6T CD 6 7T D/A 7 8T MM - - 9T MC - - Additio
Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the C1000 Press to Power the C1000 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 Selects Functions for McIntosh Home Controller and as a “shift” key when used with the AM or FM push-buttons to select Output 1 or 2 Switches OFF the entire C1000 System except in Passthru Mode Use to select tuner presets, disc tracks or
How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate by Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components 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.
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 Alphanumeric Display will indicate the last input listened to. If this is the first time the C1000 is switched on, the display will indicate “15 TUNER”, refer to figure 61.
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 Alphanumeric Display 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.
How To Make A Tape Recording The separate RECORD and LISTEN Controls allows the recording from one program source while listening to another. 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 control. 3.
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 Brightness (1-7)1, Meter Illumination On/Off1, the Moving Magnet Phono Input Capacitance1 and Moving Coil Phono Input Resistance1. Once the desired Trim function is selected use the LEVEL UpS or DownT Push-button to make the change. Refer to the chart below: For additional information on these functions refer to SETUP starting on page 24.
How to Operate the C1000, con’t 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 Alphanumeric Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 84.
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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 created a Preamplifier without compromise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. The C1000 is the third generation of a two chassis design with fully balanced circuitry that started with the introduction of the C100 in 1997.
Technical Description Figure 95 - Top Inside View of the C1000P Figure 96 - Top Inside View of the C1000T Volume Adjustments The most frequently operated control on a Preamplifier is 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 substantial amount of time in pursuit of the “Perfect Volume Control System”.
ally goes down as the volume control setting is reduced. The actual improvements in this McIntosh design achieve a noise floor of 118 dB, refer to figure 99. The special controlling circuitry for this dual volume control design is known as the McIntosh “Dynamic Control Multiplexer”. Figure 98 Signal to Noise vs.
Technical Description, con’t ohms to 1000 ohms in six steps to match a wide variety of Moving Coil Cartridges. 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. Audio signals connected to the unbalanced Inputs of the C1000 are first converted to a balanced signal before they are amplified.
Technical Description, con’t meter were capable of such high velocity movement, the human eye could not perceive the displayed information. McIntosh solved both problems electrically. By developing electronic circuits the Figure 103 meters are made to respond to short intervals with an accuracy of 95%! To permit the eye to see such high speed motion, the electronic circuits that drive the meter pointer are time stretched.
Specifications C1000 Preamplifier and C1000 Tube Preamplifier Specifications C1000 Preamplifier Specifications C1000 Tube Preamplifier Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 10Hz to 40,000Hz Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 10Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.002% from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.
Specifications C1000 Controller and General Specifications C1000 Controller General Specifications 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 Overall Dimensions C1000C: Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 6 inches (15.24cm) including feet Depth is 24 inches (61.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four feet are attached 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.
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