McIntosh MC302 User Manual

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observe the correct polarities. Insert the spade
lug connector or prepared section of the cable end
into the terminal side access hole, and tighten the
terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into
the terminals so the lugs or wire cannot slip out.
Refer to figures 7 and 8.
Note: The illustration on separate sheet “Mc1B”is
connections for 8Ω (ohms) Loudspeakers.
If the Loudspeaker’s impedance is in-between
the available connections, use the nearest lower
impedance connection. Refer to “General Informa-
tion” Note 4 on page 3 for additional information.
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard-
ous live and present a risk of electric
shock. For additional instruction on
making Loudspeaker Connections con-
tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn-
tosh Technical Support.
11. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC
outlet.
tight. Refer to gure G. Then using
the McIntosh Wrench, rotate the top
of the Output Terminal one quarter
of a turn (90° ). Do not over tighten.
Refer to gure E.
8. Referring to figure H, connect the
Loudspeaker hookup
cables with banana plugs
into the hole at the top of
the terminal to the MC302
COM (Negative) Output
Terminal and Positive Output Terminal indentified
as 2Ω (ohms), 4Ω (ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection
to match the impedance of the Loudspeaker, being
careful to observe the correct polarities.
Note: The illustration on separate sheet “Mc1B”is
connections for 8Ω (ohms) Loudspeakers.
If the Loudspeaker’s impedance is in-between the
available connections, use the nearest lower imped-
ance connection. Refer to “General Information”
Note 4 on page 3 for additional information.
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard-
ous live and present a risk of electric
shock. For additional instruction on
making Loudspeaker Connections con-
tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn-
tosh Technical Support.
9. Connect the MC302 power cord to an active AC
outlet.
Spade Lug or Wire Connections:
10. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the
MC302 Negative Output Terminal and Positive
Output Terminal indentified as 2Ω (ohms), 4Ω
(ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection to match the
impedance of the Loudspeaker, being careful to
Figure 7
Figure 8
Output Terminals and How to Connect for Bi-Amp
Figure F
Figure H
Figure G

McIntosh MC302 Specifications

General

Damping factor	40
Amplifier class	-
Frequency range	10 - 100000 Hz
RMS rated power	600 W
Audio output channels	2.0 channels
Peak power per channel	300 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	122 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005 %
XLR in	Yes
Speakers connectivity type	Binding post
Product color	Black
Connectivity technology	Wired
Maximum current	6.6 A
AC input voltage	110 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	558.8 mm
Width	444.5 mm
Height	239.7 mm
Weight	44450 g