MCA SERIES AMPLIFIERS O P E R AT I N G M A N U A L
We at Sonic Frontiers International hope you will derive many years of listening pleasure from your new Anthem MCA Amplifier. This Operating Manual contains important information regarding the operation and care of the MCA Series. Be sure to read this manual carefully and follow these instructions in order to keep your unit performing and sounding its best. Please contact Sonic Frontiers if you have any questions, a Customer Service Representative will be pleased to assist you.
A B F I G U R E 1 MCA front panel. C D E F G H F I G U R E 2 MCA 5 rear panel. F G H F I G U R E 3 MCA 3 rear panel. F G H F I G U R E 4 MCA 2 rear panel.
CONTROL A FUNCTIONS 2- COL OUR LED In MANUAL mode, the LED is lit “green” when the amplifier is “ON”, receiving power from the power supply. In TRIGGERor AUTOmode, the LED will be lit “red” until the amplifier receives a music signal (auto) or a trigger voltage (trigger), at which point it will turn “green”. B POW ER BUTTON When in the ON position (button depressed), high voltage power is received by the amplifier circuitry from the power source.
BREAK-IN TIME TROUBLESHOOTING As with all audio electronic products, the ultimate sonic character of the MCA Amplifiers will not be realized until and unless the unit receives a minimum of approximately 70 hours of signal break-in time (i.e. the amplifier is on and outputting a signal). If at any time the MCA Amplifier fails to work properly, consult this checklist: 1.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INPUTS MCA 2 MCA 3 MCA 5 2 Balanced, 2 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack) 3 Balanced, 3 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack) 5 Balanced, 5 Single-ended, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack) OUTPUTS MCA 2 MCA 3 MCA 5 2 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts, 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack) 3 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts , 1 Relay Trigger (3.5mm Stereo Jack) 5 Pairs Speaker Binding Posts, 1 Relay Trigger (3.
WARRANTY (USA & CANADA) LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY Sonic Frontiers International warrants to the purchaser that each component is free of manufacturing defects for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. This five (5) year limited warranty excludes all vacuum tubes and CD Transport mechanisms, which are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months.
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