McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Part No. 04106600
C500 Controller Rear Panel Connections
1A
Connect the C500C power cord to
a live AC outlet. Refer to infor-
mation on the back panel of the
C500C to determine the correct
voltage for your unit
RIGHT and LEFT Power
Supplies Main Fuse holders,
refer to information on the
back panel of the C500C to
determine the correct fuse
size and rating
The EXTernal SENSOR
jack permits the con-
nection of a McIntosh
IR sensor for remote
operation
DATA PORTs 1 thru 7 send signals to compatible source components and allow
remote control operation using the C500C Remote Control. The PROG/SUM Data
Port provides a summing of signals present at data ports 1-7 by default. When the
PROGramable function is activated in the Setup Controller Mode, it allows for
special control of a McIntosh MDA1000 D/A and MCD1000 CD Player
PASSTHRU Power
Control Input receives
a turn-on signal from
a McIntosh Home
Theater Controller
POWER CONTROL MAIN
Outputs send a turn-on signal
to a McIntosh Power Amplifier
and Source Components when
the C500C is switched On
RIGHT OUTPUT Connector1 accepts the custom McIn-
tosh 23-Conductor Cable. This cable connects to the C500
RIGHT PREAMPLIFIER INPUT. It supplies the control
signals and power supply voltages for the Right Channel
Circuitry in the Preamplifier
TRIGGERS A (SPKR1) and B (SPKR2) Outputs send
Turn-On signals to other components connected to the
C500C. The default setting is for use with the Spkr1 and
Spkr2 Remote Control Push-buttons. Instead, Trigger
Jacks may be re-assigned to Switch On when a desired In-
put Source is selected. The Trigger Voltage is also select-
able, 5 Volts for McIntosh Components and 5 or 12 Volts
for non-McIntosh Products
1WARNING: The Right and Left Output Connectors Terminals are hazardous live and present a risk of electric shock. Use ONLY the Custom Interconnect Cables sup-
plied with the C500 Preamplifier and C500 Tube Preamplifier, refer to page 4 of the C500 Owner’s Manual for additional information.
LEFT OUTPUT Connector1 accepts the custom McIntosh
23-Conductor Cable. This cable connects to the C500 LEFT
PREAMPLIFIER INPUT. It supplies the control signals and
power supply voltages for the Left Channel Circuitry in the
Preamplifier
