User manual MCINTOSH MPC1500

[. . . ] Power Controller MPC1500 Owner's Manual Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron Manufacturing Inc. 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 intended 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 risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. [. . . ] 170-202 Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end. emanating from the Transformer and thus will not distract from musical enjoyment, even with varying AC Line conditions. · Superior Line Surge Protection The McIntosh MPC1500 utilizes the finest, most sophisticated surge suppression technology available. Unlike most of the AC Line Surge protection devices available, the MPC1500 doesn't rely on commonly used inexpensive MOV devices. The MOV's can fail after just one surge thus no longer providing protection and they can allow as much as 300 volts through to the connected components allowing substantial damage to occur. The MPC1500 incorporates TorusTM Surge Suppression Circuitry, which activates around 2V above peak nominal voltage providing constant long term protection. · Illuminated Voltage and Current Meters The Illuminated Voltage and Current Meters indicate at all times the voltage available to your McIntosh Components and the actual current consumed by them. · Power Control The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the McIntosh MPC1500 with your McIntosh System. · Extruded Side Panels The sides of the MPC1500 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish. · Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MPC1500 will be retained for many years. Introduction Now you can add to your system the advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MPC1500 Power Controller. It offers full transformer isolation from the incoming AC Line for the components connected to it. The MPC1500 helps to assure the sound and video reproduction from your McIntosh System is the best it can be, totally transparent and absolutely accurate. Performance Features · Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer The very large Toroidal Isolation Power Transformer used in the MPC1500 occupies over three quarters of the internal space in the chassis. It ensures stable noise free operation for the audio/video components connected to the MPC1500. It also isolates them from potential interference produced from common household appliances that utilize motors, compressors and electronic control devices. · Stable Voltage The MPC1500's Large Isolation Power Transformer minimizes variations in the voltage available to the connected components as they draw more current, up to the 11. 2 Amp rating. · Lono Technology The LONOTM (Low Noise) Transformer Technology from Plitron used in the MPC1500, eliminates audible noise LONOTM - is a registered trademark of Plitron Manufacturing Inc. 4 TorusTM - Torus Power Technology under license from Plitron Manufacturing Inc. Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MPC1500. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MPC1500 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44. 45cm Front View of the MPC1500 OUTLETS 7 -1/8" 18. 10cm 19. 37cm 7 -5/8" 16-1/16" 40. 8cm Rear View of the MPC1500 35 35 OUTLETS OUTLETS 16. 35cm 35 35 35 35 6-7/16" 35 13-1/4" 33. 66cm 18-1/16" 45. 88cm 1-3/32" 2. 77cm 17-1/16" 43. 34cm Side View of the MPC1500 6-1/2" 3/16" 0. 48cm 16. 51cm 13/16" 2. 06cm 13-11/16" 34. 77cm 3. 81cm 5 1-1/2" Installation Installation The MPC1500 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MPC1500 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 MPC1500 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. [. . . ] AC Outlets 3 thru 6 switch On in sequence with a slight delay in time between each outlet activation. OUTLETS Meter reading starts to drop more than several volts (from the nominal voltage reading at lower current consumption) when the MPC1500 AMPERES Meter indicates 6 Amps of current or greater, it may be an indication of a condition known as "AC Line Sag". AC Line Sag is usually a result of limitations in the AC Wiring in the walls due to small wire size and/or long lengths of wire. For additional assistance in this matter contact your McIntosh Dealer and/or Electrical Contractor. Current Meter The AMPERES Meter indicates the total amount of current being consumed by the components connected to the MPC1500 AC Outlets. [. . . ]