McIntosh MCC301M - Manual (Page 9)

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Tweeter
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There are many different possible Vehicle Audio System
combinations utilizing the MCC301M Power Amplifier. It
is recommended that a professional who is skilled in all
aspects of Vehicle Audio Systems assist you in the selec-
tion and installation. The illustration below is just one of
the many possible combinations.
Note: In a typical installation a second MCC301M would be
needed for the Right Channel.
1. Connect a wire from the Control Center Amp On to the
MCC301M ON Connector on the right side of the am-
plifier.
Note: All cables should be connected to the amplifier
before connecting the DC power cables to the
battery.
Left Front
Vehicle
Battery
+ -
Fuse
McIntosh Control Center
Power Guard
Amp ON
2. Connect a wire from a McIntosh Control Center with
Power Guard to the MCC301M PG Connector on the
right side of the amplifier.
3. Connect a cable (up to 12AWG) from the loudspeaker
system connected to the Amplifier’s A OUTPUT Ter-
minals, being careful to observe the correct polarities.
4. Connect an audio cable from the Control Center Left
Channel Output to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Input
1.
5. Connect the MCC301M to the vehicle battery termi-
nals using size 4AWG (maximum) cables.
Note: It is advisable to place an inline fuse of a suitable
size as close as possible to the battery.
How to Connect for Full Range
How to Connect for Full Range
Woofer
Crossover Network
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Tweeter
Midrange
Woofer
Input +
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+
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Midrange
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(-)
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