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McIntosh Products are marketed world wide. There
are several versions of the MPC1500 to meet the dif-
ferent AC Power and Safety Requirements in each
cou ntry.
This Owner’s Manual covers the three versions of
the MPC1500. In the Owner’s Manual there is a sec-
tion containing common information for all three ver-
sions of the MPC1500 and separate sections pertaining
to the specific version of the MPC1500.
The designation of MPC1500-NA refers to the
120VAC version for use in North America. Refer to
figure MPC1500-NA.
The designation of MPC1500-EU refers to the
230VAC version for use in Continental Europe. Refer
to figure MPC1500-EU.
The designation of MPC1500-JA refers to the
100VAC version for use in Japan. Refer to figure
MPC1500-JA.
Copyright 2009 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of ContentsModel Versions
OUTLETS
Figure MPC1500-NA
Preamble and Table of Contents
Figure MPC1500-EU
Figure MPC1500-JA
Safety Instructions ..................................................... 2
Preamble and Table of Contents ................................ 3
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ......................4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 4
General Information ..................................................4
Connector and Cable Information ............................. 5
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................ 5
Dimensions ................................................................6
Installation ................................................................. 7
MPC1500-NA
Rear Panel Connections ............................................. 8
How to Connect in a Two Channel System ............... 9
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System ............10
Front Panel Displays and Controls ............................ 11
How to Operate the MPC1500 ............................. 12-13
Specifications ........................................................... 14
MPC1500-EU
Rear Panel Connections ............................................16
How to Connect in a Two Channel System ..............17
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System ............18
Front Panel Displays and Controls ............................ 19
How to Operate the MPC1500 ............................ 20-21
Specifications ........................................................... 22
MPC1500-JA
Rear Panel Connections ........................................... 24
How to Connect in a Two Channel System ............. 25
How to Connect in a Multi Channel System ........... 26
Front Panel Displays and Controls ............................27
How to Operate the MPC1500 ............................ 28-29
Specifications ........................................................... 30
Packing Instruction .................................................. 31