OWNERS MANUAL CR12 Audio/Video Multizone Control System 20 CR12 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You, Please Take A Moment, Customer Service and Table of Contents Thank You For your decision to own this McIntosh CR12 Auido/Video Multizone Control System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual.
Safety Intructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL General: 1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, contained in this owners manual, before operating this equipment. 2. Retain this owners manual for future reference about safety and operating instructions. 3.
Safety Instructions cont, Introduction and Performance Features Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure openings. 20. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time. Repair of Equipment: 21. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged, B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the equipment, C.
Pre-Installation Connector Information CR12 Front Panel Sensor Disabling Keypad Terminal Connector To use a WK-3 or WK-4 keypad, connect the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to a keypad terminal connector, according to the numbers listed below. There is a similar numbered connector built-in to each keypad. If the CR12 is interconnected with a McIntosh C39 or MX130 A/V Control Center, and both components are located together, the internal front panel IR sensor must be disabled.
Installation Installation The CR12 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your CR12. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the CR12 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier.
CR12 Rear Panel Controls, Connections and Switches CR12 Rear Panel Controls, Connections and Switches DATA PORTs send signals to compatible source components to allow you to remotely control them.
How to Connect the CR12 with a C39/MX130 How to Connect the CR12 with a C39/MX130 1. Connect the CR12 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect a McIntosh Power Controller to the CR12 using either the Din or Pwr Ctl connector and connect zone amplifier power cords to the appropriate outlets on the Power Controller. 3. Connect a McIntosh multi channel amplifier with a DB25 computer type cable from the CR12 Multi-Channel Amp connector to amplifier input connector.
How to Connect Additional CR12s How to Connect Additional CR12s As many as six CR12s can be cascaded to supply audio and video to a maximum of 24 zones. Cascaded CR12s can also be connected with a McIntosh Control Center, which adds two additional zones. 1. Connect a DB37 shielded 37 conductor cable from the To Next Controller socket of the first CR12, to the Controller Input B of the second CR12.
How to Connect the CR12 in a Stand Alone System How to Connect the CR12 in a Stand Alone System 1. Connect the CR12 power cord to a live AC outlet. 2. Connect a McIntosh Power Controller to the CR12 using either the Din or Pwr Ctl (power control) connector and connect zone amplifier power cords to the appropriate outlets on the Power Controller. 3. Connect a McIntosh multi channel amplifier with a DB25 computer type cable from the CR12 Multi-Channel Amp connector to amplifier input connector.
CR12 Front Panel Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch CR12 Front Panel Displays, Push-Buttons and Switch The LEDs indicate which zones are turned on The LEDs indicate which zones are in the programming mode The LED indicates if the zone selected has the accessory control off command programmed Select the zone you wish to program Allows you to disable control operations of accessory components in any zone Turns on or off a specific zone to operate or to allow programming The LED indicates if the zone se
How to Operate from the Front and Rear Panel How to Operate from the Front and Rear Panel Power On Press the front panel Power switch to turn on the CR12. The power switch is normally left in the on position with the power cord in a live AC outlet. The red LED power indicator will stay on to indicate the CR12 is ready for use. Refer to figure 1. Note: Turn the power switch off only when the system is not going to be used for an extended time.
How to Operate in Remote Zones How to Operate in Remote Zones Power Press the Power push-button and the zone will turn on with either the default or programmed signal source and volume level. Press the Power push-button a second time to turn the zone off. Note: Operations in remote zones can be performed by pressing a push-button on a keypad or remote control.
How to Program the CR12 Introduction to Programming If no programming is performed, each zone will turn on with the default tuner signal source at an indicated volume level of 20. You can program a desired signal source and volume level for each separate zone which will appear every time that zone is turned on. It is also possible to change programming so the zone will turn on with the last selected signal source and volume level.
How to Program the CR12 cont How to program Transport Play If the selected signal source is a component with a Play function, such as a CD player, Video Disc player or tape recorder, you can program to have the player start in Play mode after its power turns on. 1. Press the Program push-button for the zone requiring a Transport Play command. 2. Press the push-button for the signal source requiring the transport play command. 3. Press the Transport Play push-button.
HR033 Push-Buttons HR033 Push-Buttons Select any of the eight audio sources high level, (or phono), input. Use to select tuner presets or any numbered operation. Selects any one of four switched Audio/Video Program Sources Select FM tuner operating functions. Select AM tuner operating functions. Tunes to the next radio station. Selects tuner stations presets and certain McIntosh CD Players. Select CD player, CD changer or tape recorder functions.
How to Operate the HR033 How to Operate HR033 Video Press any of the four video signal source push-buttons to turn the zone on and select the video signal source for use. CD/Tape When a CD Player or Tape Recorder is selected, the following operations are possible. Stop, Back Track, Next Track, and Play. Home Press the Home push-button, and within 5 seconds, the appropriate number push-buttons (0 through 9) to operate the optional HC-1 Home Controller which in turn will control power to accessories.
Specifications Specifications Frequency Response +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01% From 20Hz to 20,000Hz Signal To Noise Ratio 90dB below rated output, (A Weighted) Sensitivity 250mV for 1.
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 plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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