McIntosh MT10 User Manual

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General Information
Caution: To prevent possible damage to the turntable
platter bearing, do not move the MT10 Precision
Turntable with the platter installed.
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MT10 Precision Turntable.
2. The MT10 Precision Turntable comes with the
McIntosh MCC10 High Performance Moving Coil
Cartridge.
3. It is recommended the Professionals at your
McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of
Turntables and Phono Cartridges, install the MT10
Precision Turntable and any associated audio equip-
ment.
4. For optimum performance, the setup and adjust-
ment of the MT10 Precision Turntable requires
special test recordings and test/measurement equip-
ment. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional
information and assistance.
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 MT10
and other McIntosh Products please visit
the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintosh-
labs.com.
7. When an AC Line Cord is used to connect the sup-
plied AC / DC Adapter to an AC Outlet, it is impor-
tant the line cord conductor size is a minimum is
0.75mm
2
for each leg of the two conductor cord.
Power Control Connector
The MT10 Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/
send Power On/Off Signals when connected to other
McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection to the
Power Control Input/Output on the
MT10.
Note: The Data and Power Control
Connecting Cable is avail-
able from the McIntosh Parts
Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo
mini phone plugs on each end.
Tonearm Headshell Wiring
Refer to the following list of wire colors in the head-
shell for installing the cartridge into the Headshell:
Cartridge Connections Headshell Wire Color
Left Channel (+) White
Left Channel (-) Blue
Right Channel (+) Red
Right Channel (-) Green
McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge Connections
Refer to the following illustration when connecting the
McIntosh Cartridge in the Headshell:
Connector and Cable Information
Power
Control
Ground
N/C
RL
E
L
E
R
Right Channel (-)
Right Channel (+)
Left Channel (-)
Left Channel (+)
Rear View of McIntosh MCC10 Cartridge
General Information and Cable Information
8. If it should become necessary to replace the sup-
plied AC / DC Adapter and/or the plug adapters, or-
der part number 320310SP from the McIntosh Parts
Department. Refer to the illustration below.

McIntosh MT10 Specifications

General

Type	-
Product color	Black, Green, Silver
Nominal speeds	33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	80 dB
Frequency range	20 - 50000 Hz

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	19000 g
Product dimensions (WxHxD)	444.5 x 223.8 x 533.4 mm