McIntosh MCC301M - How to Connect for Subwoofer

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How to Connect for Subwoofer
There are many different possible Vehicle Audio System
combinations utilizing the MCC301M Power Amplifier. It
is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all
aspects of Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec-
tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of
the many possible combinations.
1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the
MCC301M ON Connector on the right side of the am-
plifier.
Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier
before connecting the DC power cables to the
battery.
2. Connect cables (up to 12AWG) from two loudspeakers
connected to the Amplifier’s A and B OUTPUT Termi-
nals, being careful to observe the correct polarities.
Note: The A and B OUTPUT Terminals are in parallel;
either A, B, or both Terminals may be connected.
Left Front
Right Front
Vehicle
Battery
+
-
Fuse
McIntosh Control Center
Amp ON
McIntosh External
Subwoofer Rotary Control
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3. Connect audio cables from the Control Center Outputs
to the McIntosh Power Amplifier (Upper Range) Inputs
1 and 2.
4. Connect audio cables from the McIntosh Power Ampli-
fier (Upper Range) Outputs 1 and 2 to the MCC301M
Inputs 1 and 2.
Note: The Subwoofer Output is summed from both of the
Inputs Jacks and can be remotely controlled by
connecting a cable from the SUB REMOTE
CONTROL jack to the Optional External Rotary
Control.
5. Connect the MCC301M to the vehicle battery termi-
nals using size 4AWG (maximum) cables.
Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of a suitable
size as close as possible to the battery.
How to Connect for Subwoofer
McIntosh Power Amplifier (Upper Range)
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