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McIntosh MAC 4100 User Manual

McIntosh MAC 4100
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THE MCINTOSH MAC 4100 RECEIVER
Reading Time: 48 Minutes
Price $2.00

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McIntosh MAC 4100 Specifications

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TypeStereo Receiver
Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion0.05%
Tuning RangeFM, AM
Input Sensitivity (Phono)2.5 mV
Input Sensitivity (High Level)250mV
Signal to Noise Ratio (Phono)75 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (High Level)90 dB
Speaker Load Impedance4 to 16 ohms
InputsAux, Tape
OutputsSpeaker A, Speaker B, Tape

Summary

Installation Guide

Custom Cabinet Mounting Requirements

Specifies dimensions, cutout size, and clearance for custom cabinet installation.

Prepare Unit for Custom Installation

Instructions for removing the wood cabinet, feet, and enclosure top panel.

Secure Unit in Custom Cabinet

Details on threading the power cord and using screws to fix the unit.

How to Connect Components

Connect Turntables and Tape Recorders

Guides for connecting turntables to phono inputs and tape recorders to rear/front jacks.

AC Power and Grounding Setup

Instructions for connecting AC power and program source ground wires.

Connect Antennas and Indicators

Details on connecting FM/AM antennas, indoor dipole, and performance indicator.

Fuse Details and Protection

Explains the purpose and rating of fuses protecting the receiver circuits.

Connecting Loudspeakers and Other Components

Connect Loudspeakers for Stereo and Mono

Guides for connecting multiple speakers and wiring gauge recommendations.

Connect External Devices

How to connect a McIntosh equalizer or other power amplifiers.

Front Panel Controls and Operation

Input Selector and Pushbutton Functions

Explains the input selector and the function of various pushbuttons.

Tone and Balance Control Operation

Details on using equalizer frequency, balance, and loudness controls.

Front Panel Indicators Explained

Tuning and Signal Strength Meters

Explains the FM tuning meter and signal strength meter operation.

Power and Status Indicator Lights

Describes amplifier power output LEDs, Power Guard, and input/AFL/FM MPX indicators.

Stereo System Setup and Listening

Balance Stereo Phase and Loudness

Guide to adjusting speaker phase and balancing channel loudness for optimal stereo imaging.

Listening Modes and Source Selection

Instructions for listening to records, tapes, AM, and FM stereo using various modes.

Performance Specifications

Power Output and Distortion Metrics

Details on harmonic distortion, intermodulation distortion, and power bandwidth.

FM Performance Characteristics

Specifications for FM signal performance, frequency response, and stereo separation.

AM Performance Characteristics

Specifications for AM sensitivity, frequency response, and selectivity.

Response and Control Performance

Details on loudness response and equalizer frequency control response.

Block Diagram Overview

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