User manual MCINTOSH MA6300

[. . . ] Integrated Amplifier MA6300 Owner's Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. [. . . ] Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Cabinet Do not install the Front MA6300 directly Panel above a heat genOpening erating component for Ventilation such as a high powered amplifier. If all the components are installed MA6300 Side View in a single cabinet, in Custom Cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset Support in maintaining all Shelf the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature. A custom cabinet MA6300 Bottom View installation should in Custom Cabinet provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. Allow at least 6 2" inches (15. 24cm) 5. 08cm Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA6300 Remote Control. For additional information refer to "Connector and Cable Information" on page 4. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POWER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh SACD/CD Player. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In jack on the McIntosh Tuner. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 CD1 DATA PORTS Jack to the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Data In Jack. Note: If the CD2 unbalanced Audio Inputs are used instead of the Balanced CD1 Inputs, then connect the Control Cable to the CD2 Data Port. 4. Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 TUNER DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Tuner Data In (Tuner 1). Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Components in a similar manner. Note: With the addition of a McIntosh Power Controller and Remote Control Translator connected to the MA6300, any McIntosh Classic Components and/or non McIntosh Components connected to the MA6300 can be operated more conveniently. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information. McIntosh SACD/CD Player McIntosh Tuner 8 How to Connect Audio Components How to Connect Audio Components 1. Connect a Balanced Audio Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Audio Outputs to the MA6300 CD1 INPUTS. Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs from the McIntosh CD Player connected to the CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced CD1 Inputs. 4. Connect an Audio Cable from the MA6300 TAPE OUTS to the Record Inputs of a Recorder and from the MA6300 TAPE INPUTS to the Recorder Outputs. Connect an Audio Cable from a McIntosh Tuner 1 Fixed Outputs to the MA6300 TUNER INPUTS. Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the PHONO INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Connection to the GND grounding post. McIntosh SACD/CD Player McIntosh Tuner Recorder Turntable OUT IN 9 How to Connect Loudspeakers Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connections have been made. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support. When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6300 it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so there is little to no power loss in the cables. The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire size: If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38. 1m) or less, use at least 14 Gauge. If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76. 2m) or less, use at least 12 Gauge. Banana plug connection: Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the terminal. Refer to figure 7. Note: Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only. 2. [. . . ] When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the MA6300 will resume normal operation. Note: This can be performed with the MA6300 On or in the Standby Mode. Figure 9 Note: For an explanation of the Remote Control Push-button functions, refer to pages 16 and 17. 15 Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the MA6300 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to certain McIntosh Components when connected via the Data Port Press to Power the MA6300 ON or OFF Press MODE to switch between Stereo and Mono Modes Press to Power ON the MA6300 Press to Power OFF the MA6300 Switches OFF the entire MA6300 System Use to select tuner presets, disc tracks or any numbered operation Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh Disc Players Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players Press to review Tuner Station Presets and select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Adjusts the volume level up or down Mutes the audio Selects On Screen Functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Tape Recorder Function and also performs various functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Selects the FF (Fast Forward) or REWind Mode on Disc Player, Music Server or Tape Recorder; tunes Up or Down the AM/FM Dial Selects one of the seven available Audio Sources Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. 16 How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6300. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be controlled by the MA6300 Remote Control with the addition of a McIntosh Remote Control Translator (RCT). Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the installation and operation of the Remote Control Translator (RCT). Volume Press the Up or Down VOLUME Push-button to raise or lower the listening volume level. Note: The Record Signals present at TAPE OUTPUTS are not affected by volume changes. Input Source Selection Press the appropriate Source Push-button to select the desired program source. Mute Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the audio in all outputs except the HEADPHONES and TAPE OUTPUT. The MUTE LED above the push-button will flash on and off to indicate that Mute is active. [. . . ]