McIntosh MEN220

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How to Connect the MEN220 in a Processor Loop
How to Connect the MEN220 in a
Processor Loop
The MEN220 may be connected to the Listen Proces-
sor Loop on a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control
Center, instead of being connected between the Pre-
amplifier Output and Power Amplifier Input.
The MEN220 has the ability to be remotely
switched On/Off from a Preamplifier or A/V Control
Center via the Power Control connection.
The Data Port Connection allow for the remote op-
eration of basic functions using the MEN220 Remote
Control. With an external sensor connected to the
MEN220, remote control operation is possible from
another room and/or when the MEN220 is located in a
cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MEN220 Connection Diagram located on the
separate folded sheet “Mc1B” 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 4.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center Power Control MAIN Jack to
the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh
MEN220.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the MEN220 POW-
ER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier
1 Power Control In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from Power Amplifier 1
Power Control Out Jack to the Power Amplifier 2
Power Control In Jack.
4. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 2 thru 3.
Data Control Connections:
5. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center SUM Data Port Jack to the
McIntosh MEN220 DATA IN Jack.
Note: If the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center
doesn’t have a SUM Data Port Jack, contact
McIntosh for additional assistance.
Sensor Connections:
6. Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh
MEN220 IR IN Jack.
Audio Connections:
7. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh
MEN220 UNBALanced AUDIO INPUT Con-
nectors to the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center
Processor (Listen) TO Output Jacks.
8. Connect Audio Cables from the MEN220 UN-
BALanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 (High) R Con-
nector to the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center
Processor (Listen) Right Channel FROM Input
Jacks.
9. Connect Audio Cables from the MEN220 UN-
BALanced AUDIO OUTPUT 1 (High) L Con-
nector to the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center
Processor (Listen) Right Channel FROM Input
Jacks.
10. Connect a Balanced Cable from the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Right Channel Main Out-
put to Power Amplifier 1 Balanced Input.
11. Connect a Balanced Cable from the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Left Channel Main Output
to Power Amplifier 2 Balanced Input.
Loudspeaker Connections:
12. Refer to the Owner’s Manuals supplied with the
Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers for connection
information.
AC Power Cords Connections:
13. Connect the McIntosh MEN220 AC Power Cord to
a live AC outlet.