Specifications

SERIAL DATA OUTPUT PORTS
A serial data output port is provided for each input
selection and HOME control these ports can be used
to transfer control data to compatible equipment.
PARALLEL DATA OUTPUTS
Two parallel data output connectors for Mclntosh CD
player and CD changer control plus a connector for tuner
control.
BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS
XLR connectors are provided for balanced audio
outputs.
REMOTE POWER ON AND MUTE INDICATION
On each keypad and remote sensor there is an LED
that lights when that area is POWERED and blinks on
and off when the area is MUTED
AC POWER CONTROL
Separate AC relays and outlets are provided for
accessories, area A power amplifier and area B power
amplifier
NEW REMOTE SENSOR POWER SUPPLY
The design of the remote sensor power supply has
been changed to provide power to operate up to four
sensors or keypads wired in parallel on the same coax
EXPANDABLE A/V SWITCHING
Five more AUDIO/VIDEO inputs can be added and
controlled through the use of the MVS-3.
HOME CONTROL
The C38 provides for expanding your control to other
devices in the home. With the use of the HC1 HOME
CONTROL MODULE one has 6 circuit closures that are
programmable for PUSH ON, PUSH OFF, or MOMEN-
TARY (push and hold) type of operation, three circuit
closures for PUSH ON, PUSH OFF only and 4 sequenced
closures or openings operated from a single button
Also included in the HC1 is a 12VDC power supply
capable of delivering 1 5 amperes to these contacts for
operation of external relays etc.
LOGIC DRIVEN ELECTROMAGNETIC SWITCHING
DIGITAL LOGIC integrated circuits drive ELECTRO-
MAGNETIC SWITCHES for the most reliable, lowest
distortion signal switching available today.
SEPARATE LISTEN AND RECORD INPUT SWITCHING
Two independent input selectors that allow for
recording from one source while listening to another.
GOLD PLATED INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS
Gold plating is chosen because of superior corrosion
resistance
NINE PROGRAM SOURCE SELECTIONS
PHONO/AUX, CD1, CD2, TUNER, TAPE 1, TAPE
2, TAPE 3, and VIDEO for both LISTEN and RECORD.
MORE ILLUMINATED GLASS AREA
The front panel is all glass with control nomenclature
illuminated, even for the push buttons.
EXCLUSIVE MclNTOSH TONE CONTROL CIRCUIT
The tone control circuit provides 12dB of BASS and
TREBLE boost or cut However, at the center position
of the control, it automatically and completely removes
all tone circuit components from the signal path
ACTIVE VARIABLE LOUDNESS COMPENSATION
Loudness compensation can be added at any setting
of the VOLUME control making it independent of
program level Its circuit elements are removed from
the signal path when the control is full CCW
DUAL PROCESSOR LOOPS
Separate processors can be used for RECORD and
LISTEN
PRECISION VOLUME CONTROL
Left and Right sections of the volume control are
trimmed for superior tracking
DOUBLE SHIELDED POWER TRANSFORMER
Copper and steel shielding eliminate hum pickup from
the power transformer
ELECTRONICALLY REGULATED POWER SUPPLY
Regulators maintain stable operation even during
"Brown Outs" or low line voltage
AUTO MUTING
The outputs are muted for 2 seconds during power
up to prevent hearing annoying clicks and pops
generated by other equipment
EXTRA SWITCHED OUTPUTS
Extra switched audio outputs are provided to feed
additional amplifiers for remote areas
HEADPHONE JACK
MclNTOSH LABORATORY INC., 2 CHAMBERS STREET, BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK 13903
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