Macintosh MP100 Owner's Manual

Summary of MP100

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    Mcintosh laboratory, inc. 2 chambers street binghamton, new york 13903-2699 phone: 607-723-3512 www.Mcintoshlabs.Com mp100 phono preamplifier owner’s manual.

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    2 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor- dance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not insta...

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    6 dimensions dimensions the following dimensions can assist in determining wkhehvworfdwlrqiru\rxu037khuhlvdgglwlrqdo information on the next page pertaining to installing wkh03lqwrfdelqhwv rear view of the mp100 side view of the mp100 front view of the mp100 11- 1/2 " 29.2cm 3- 9/32 " 8.3cm 3- 25/32...

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    7 installation installation 7kh033krqr3uhdpsolilhulvghvljqhgwreh placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The required ventilation requirements are shown. $ozd\vsurylghdghtxdwhyhqwlodwlrqiru\rxu03 cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrume...

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    9 notes.

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    10 connecting components 7kh03kdvwkhdelolw\wrdxwrpdwlfdoo\vzlwfk srzhu2q2iiiurp&rpsrqhqwvyldwkh3:5&75/ 3rzhu&rqwuro75,*jhufrqqhfwlrqv7khfrqqhf- wlrqlqvwuxfwlrqvehorzwrjhwkhuzlwkwkh03 input/output/control connection diagram on the next page is an example of a typical audio system. Your system may var...

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    11 connecting components connect to ac outlet integrated amplifier turntable computer optional digital connection.

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    12 7cb 2757b/:=cb>cb m p 1 0 0 p h o n o p r e a m p l i f i e r ab/ ;1:=/2=6;a ;;:=/2>4 # # ! " ;; ;1 # # " 9 ;= 1:7> := 67 @3a3b 67$1'% with indicator, switches the 0321ru2))6wdqge\ and resets the microprocessors 000rylqj0djqhw/2$'3)&rqwuro with indicators, used to select the capaci- tive value in...

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    13 phono cartridge load adjustment ,qrughuirud3krqr&duwulgjh00ru0&wrgholyhu sound with the flattest possible frequency response, it is important for the phono cartridge to be connected to electronics with an input impedance (resistance and fdsdflwdqfhwkhvdphdvwkh&duwulgjh/rdg6shfl- idfwlrqv7kh03riih...

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    14 installing the software it is important to first install the downloaded software rq\rxufrpsxwhuehiruhfrqqhfwlqjwkh0f,qwrvk product to the computer 7kh86%'ulyhulvlqfoxghg in the downloaded software package. Note: before installing this software, please check to see if the mcintosh product(s) with ...

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    15 how to operate the mp100, con’t 2. Referring to figure 11, iluvwvhohfw³0f,qwrvk +'+686%$xglr´dqg wkhqfolfnrqwkh³6hw default” button. Notes: 1. When the mcin- tosh usb audio product is not connected to your computer, the previous default audio device will be selected. 2. If other mcintosh products...

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    16 digital cd audio recorders can be connected to the 03'ljlwdo$xglr&2$;ldoru237,&$/2xwsxw to make a digital copy of a phonograph recording. The most versatile way of making a digital recording lve\xvlqjwkh86%&rqqhfwlrqehwzhhqwkh03 and a computer using a digital recorder application. There are many ...

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    17 photos.

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    18 specifications specifications frequency response ±0.3db from 20hz to 20,000hz total harmonic distortion 0.005% maximum from 20hz to 20,000hz rated output 2v balanced 1v unbalanced maximum voltage output 9506%dodqfhg 95068qedodqfhg sensitivity (for rated output) 00p9 0&p9 signal to noise ratio (ce...

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    19 packing instructions packing instructions in the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plas- tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment lo...

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    The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of mcintosh laboratory incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the u.S.A. Mcintosh laboratory, inc. 2 chambers street binghamton, ny 13903 www.Mcintoshlabs.Com mcintosh part no. 04167500

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    04166700 home electronics three year limited warranty w elcome to the family of mcintosh owners. This is the warranty for your new mcintosh home electronic product (the “product”). Your product has been designed to give many years of trouble-free performance. Nonetheless, failures do sometimes occur...

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    Scope and duration of warranty subject to the terms and conditions stated below, mcintosh laboratory, inc. (“mcintosh”) warrants to the original owner that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a term of three (3) years from the date when it was purchased from an au...