Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 1
MC-6
Multi-Channel Power
Amplifier
Owner’s Manual
1
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 2
Introduction Introduction J Jeff Rowland Design Group, Inc. W Welcome to the Jeff Rowland Design Group “family” and congratulations on your purchase of what is unquestionably one of the world’s finest audio power amplifiers. W With its combination of features such as 2911 North Prospect Street variable multi-channel configuration, numerous function controls, interconnect possibilities, precision Colorado Springs, CO 80907 electronic circuitry, and accurately machined chassis componen
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 3
Product Features Product Features • Automatic bias adjustment maintains optimal bias setting • XLR input connectors for balanced (Differential Mode ) system configuration. regardless of source signal or loudspeaker load. • Standby power mode reduces warm-up time. • RCA input Connectors for unbalanced system configurations. • Fail-safe operation provided by user-resetable magnetic and • User selectable switching between balanced and unbalanced connections. thermal circuit breakers located
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 4
Contents Contents MC MC--6 Multi 6 Multi--Channel Power Amplifier Channel Power Amplifier Spiked Spiked Compliant Compliant Speaker Speaker AC Power Cable AC Power Cable Warranty Card Warranty Card Coupling Coupling Isolation Isolation Terminal Terminal Supports Supports Hand Wrench Hand Wrench Pads Pads 4
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 5
Initial Inspection, Unpacking, and Contents Initial Inspection, Unpacking, and Contents Initial Inspection Initial Inspection IInspect the shipping container for damage. If the shipping To unpack the amplifier, stand the shipping case upright and unlock the top cover. Remove the top cover and open the gray liner bag container, packing material, amplifier, or accessories are damaged to reveal the handles of the amplifier. Using the handles, the or missing, notify your dealer and the shi
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 6
Amplifier Maintenance and Cleaning Amplifier Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning A All Jeff Rowland Design Group products are designed to provide a Please contact the factory before trying any type of cleanser on the chassis other than water to clean the unit. lifetime of enjoyment and listening pleasure. The chassis is sealed to prevent dust from entering and the interior of the chassis should not • The front panel of the unit should never be cleaned
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 7
Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Amplifier Front Panel Front Panel Standby/Power Button Front Panel Standby/Power Button 7
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 8
Amplifier Front Panel Function Control Amplifier Front Panel Function Control B Before attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the front panel control of the MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The description below refers to the illustration above. FRONT PANEL STANDBY/POWER BUTTON: Press this button to operate the amplifier. Press again to place the amplifier in Standby mode. This button will illuminate when the amplifier is operational. When the butto
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 9
Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Amplifier Rear Panel 2 2 1 1 3 3 9
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 10
Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls Amplifier Rear Panel Function Controls B Before attempting any system interconnection, please familiarize yourself with the rear panel controls of the MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The descriptions below refer to the illustrations above. 1 1 INPUT LINK SWITCHES FOR CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6: INPUT LINK SWITCHES FOR CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6: These 2 2 INPUT SELECT SWITCH FOR CHANNELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6: INPUT SELECT SWITCH FOR C
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 11
Rear Panel Power Connections Rear Panel Power Connections Amplifier Rear Panel 4 4 2 2 1 1 3 3 11
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 12
Installation Installation Rear Panel Power Connections Rear Panel Power Connections L Locate the amplifier as close as possible to its final installation point. Important Important:: Please strictly follow the steps in order as outlined below Allow access to the rear panel for making connections. before operating your MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier. The MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier is convection cooled, 1 1 Verify that the VOLTS AC input identified on the rear panel near
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 13
Use, Care, and Signal Connections Use, Care, and Signal Connections T The Jeff Rowland Design Group MC-6 Power Amplifier has been Signal Connections Signal Connections designed with numerous protection circuits and to be able to operate at the highest level of performance in any normal operating T The MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier offers unprecedented situation. However, there are a few important use and care principles that must be kept in mind when operating the amplifier. chann
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 14
Signal Connections Contents Directory Signal Connections Contents Directory T The Jeff Rowland Design Group MC-6 Multi-Channel Power Amplifier features an innovative multi-channel adjustment topology that allows the amplifier to be configured for mono, stereo, three-, four-, five-, or even 6-channel operation. This flexibility means monoblock, two-channel stereo, bi-amplification, tri-amplification, and a number of home theater applications can be realized within a single amplifier chassis
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 15
Diagram for Single Diagram for Single--Channel Monoblock Configuration Channel Monoblock Configuration Left or Right Channel Channel CH 1 1 Input Preamp Output Link Link Outputs of Channels 1 1 to 2 and 2, Channels 2 and 3, Channels 3 and 4, Channel Channels 4 and 5, and CH 2 2 Input Channels 5 and 6: Positive to Positive and Negative to Link Negative 2 to 3 Channel CH 3 3 Input Link 3 to 4 Channel CH 4 4 Input Link 4 to 5 Channel CH 5 5 Input Link 5 to 6
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 16
To Configure th To Configure the Amplifier for Single e Amplifier for Single--Channel Monoblock Use Channel Monoblock Use 1 1 Connect the left or right channel interconnect from your pre- 3 3 Using the output terminal linking cables of your choice (see page amp or source component (depending on which channel of 14), connect the output binding posts of CHANNEL 1 to CHANNEL operation the amplifier is to be used for) to the CHANNEL 1 2, CHANNEL 2 to CHANNEL 3, CHANNEL 3 to CHANNEL 4, balan
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 17
Diagram for Two Diagram for Two--Channel Stereo, High Current Configuration Channel Stereo, High Current Configuration Left Channel Channel CH 1 Preamp Output 1 Input Link Link Outputs of Channels 1 1 to 2 and 2 and Channels 2 and 3, Positive to Positive and Negative to Negative Channel CH 2 2 Input Link 2 to 3 Channel Full Range CH 3 3 Input Loudspeaker Link 3 to 4 Channel CH 4 4 Input Link Link Outputs of Channels 4 4 to 5 and 5 and Channels 5 and 6,
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 18
To Configure the Amplifier for Two To Configure the Amplifier for Two--Channel Stereo, H Channel Stereo, High Current Use igh Current Use 1 1 Connect the left channel interconnect from your pre-amp or 4 4 Using the output terminal linking cables of your choice (see page source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or 14), connect the output binding posts of CHANNEL 1 to CHANNEL unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced 2 and CHANNEL 2 to CHANNEL 3. or unbalanced input c
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 19
Di Diagram for Two agram for Two--Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi--Amplification Amplification Use Use Left Channel Channel CH 1 Woofer Preamp Output 1 Input Link Bi-Wireable 1 to 2 Loudspeaker Channel Tweeter CH 2 2 Input Link 2 to 3 Channel CH 3 3 Input Link 3 to 4 Channel CH 4 4 Input Link 4 to 5 Channel Tweeter CH 5 5 Input Link Bi-Wireable 5 to 6 Loudspeaker Right Channel Channel CH 6 Woofer 6 Input Preamp Output 19
Streszczenie treści zawartej na stronie nr. 20
To Configure the Amplifier for To Configure the Amplifier for Two Two--Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi Channel Stereo, Vertical Bi--Amplification Us Amplification Use e 1 1 Connect the left channel interconnect from your pre-amp or 4 4 Using the output terminal linking cables of your choice (see page source component to the CHANNEL 1 balanced XLR or 14), connect the output binding posts of CHANNEL 3 to CHANNEL unbalanced RCA input connector. Select the correct balanced 2. or unbalanced inp
