McIntosh MPC1500 User Manual

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The total amount of current drawn by all the
components connected to the MPC1500 should not
exceed Amps rating indicated on the rear panel of
your MPC1500. Typically, components consuming
low amounts of energy are rated in watts. Refer to
the chart below for converting a wattage rating into
an approximate current rating.
MPC1500 Versions
NA - (120VAC) EU - (230VAC) JA - (100VAC)
Watts Rating
on component
Approximate
current
Approximate
current
Approximate
current
0- 50 Watts
0.5A 0.25A 0.6A
51-100 Watts
1A 0.5A 1.2A
101-150 Watts
1.5A 0.75A 1.8A
151-200 Watts
2A 1A 2.4A
201-250 Watts
2.5A 1.25A 3A
5. When discarding the unit, comply with
local rules or regulations. Batteries should
never be thrown away or incinerated but
disposed of in accordance with the local
regulations concerning battery disposal.
6. For additional information on the
MPC1500 and other McIntosh Products
please vist the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcin-
toshlabs.com.
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in
need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You
can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service
Department. For assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
General Information
Thank You
Please Take A Moment
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands
that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
wish additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance
claim or future service. The spaces below have been
provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number: _______________________________
Purchase Date: _______________________________
Dealer Name: ________________________________
Your decision to own this McIntosh MPC1500 Power
Controller ranks you at the very top among discrimi-
nating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The
McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that
you will receive many years of enjoyment from this
component.
Please take a short time to read the information in
this manual. We want you to be as familiar as pos-
sible with all the features and functions of your new
McIntosh.
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MPC1500 Power Controller.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MPC1500 and
any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be ap-
plied until all the system components are connected
together. Failure to do so could result in malfunc-
tioning of some or all of the system’s normal opera-
tions.
3. In the event the MPC1500 Power Controller over-
heats due to improper ventilation and/or high
ambient temperature, the Power Controller will
switch off. When the MPC1500 has returned to a
safe operating temperature, normal operation will
resume.
4. The MPC1500 is designed for connection of Audio/
Video Components with low energy consumption.
This would include components such as Preampli-
fiers, A/V Control Centers, Source Components,
Integrated Amplifiers and Power Amplifiers with
low to modest power output.
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McIntosh MPC1500 Specifications

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Brand	McIntosh
Model	MPC1500
Category	Controller
Language	English