McIntosh MB50

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Connecting to a Preamplifier or A/V
Control Center
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The connection instructions below, together with
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rate folded sheet “Mc1A”, is an example of a typi-
cal audio system. Your system may vary from this,
however the actual components would be connected in
a similar manner. For additional information refer to
“Connector and Cable Information” on page 5.
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1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier
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5. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 2 thru 4.
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Connectors to the Preamplifier or A/V Control
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Note: Unbalanced connections may be used instead
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Connector.
11. Connect another CAT 5/6 Ethernet Cable from the
Wired Router to a Wireless Router.
Note: The Wireless Router facilitates communica-
tion and streaming from a mobile device to the
MB50.
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Connecting to a Preamplifier or A/V Control Center