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McIntosh MA6450 User Manual

McIntosh MA6450
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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MA6450 Integrated Amplifier
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McIntosh MA6450 Specifications

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Frequency Response20 Hz to 20 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.005%
Power Output100 Watts per channel (8 Ohms)
Signal to Noise Ratio100 dB
Input Impedance47 kΩ
Dimensions (W x H x D)445 x 152 x 394 mm

Summary

Introduction and Customer Service

Customer Welcome and Information

Welcome message, importance of reading the manual, recording serial number, purchase date, and dealer name.

Customer Service Support

Contacting dealer or McIntosh Laboratory for questions or repair assistance.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Read manual, retain for reference, avoid rain/moisture, ear protection at high volumes.

Installation and Environmental Safety

Proper ventilation, avoid heat/water, secure placement, stable surface.

Electrical Connection Safety

Use correct power source, route cords carefully, avoid defeating plugs, avoid outlet overload.

Important Safety Instructions (Continued)

Equipment Care and Repair Safety

Unplug when unused, refer servicing to qualified personnel, use correct replacement parts.

Introduction and Performance Features

Product Introduction

Overview of the MA6450 as a sophisticated, easy-to-operate integrated amplifier.

Key Performance Features

Highlights 100W power, multiple inputs, tone controls, loudness, switching, meters, protection circuits.

Installation Guidelines

Placement and Ventilation

Placement options (shelf, cabinet), importance of ventilation, minimum spacing for custom installation.

Custom Cabinet Dimensions

Detailed dimensions and cutouts for custom cabinet installation, including front, side, and bottom views.

MA6450 Rear Panel Connections

Data, Control, and Sensor Ports

SUM Data, Data Ports, and EXT SENSOR connections for remote control and integration.

Audio and Signal Connections

Main Outputs, Record Tape Outputs, Tape Inputs, High Level Inputs, Video Inputs.

Power and Speaker Outputs

Fuse holder, Switched/Unswitched outlets, Speaker 1/2 outputs.

Connecting the MA6450

Initial Connections

Connecting power cord, speakers, and tape recorder I/O.

Source and Control Connections

Connecting CD player, tuner, power control, data ports, and external sensor.

Signal Processor Integration

How to connect a signal processor for enhanced audio processing.

Connecting for Video Switching

MVS-3 and Source Integration

Connecting the MVS-3 A/V Selector, LD Player, and TV/Monitor for video switching.

Front Panel Overview

Controls and Indicators

TREBLE, BASS, VOLUME, LOUDNESS, BALANCE, METERS, POWER GUARD LED, Muting LED.

Input Selection and Operation Buttons

Input selector, TAPE MON, TAPE COPY, MONO, SPEAKERS 1/2 buttons.

Power and Remote Control

POWER ON/OFF button and IR sensor for remote operation.

Basic Operation

Power On and Source Selection

Turning the unit on/off and selecting listening sources.

Volume, Balance, and Tone Adjustments

Adjusting listening level, channel balance, bass, and treble.

Loudness and Mono/Mute Functions

Using Loudness compensation, Mono mode, and Mute feature.

Advanced Operation and Metering

Speaker Selection and System Reset

Operating speaker pair selection and microprocessor reset procedures.

Tape Recording and Copying

Instructions for making tape recordings and copying tapes between recorders.

Understanding Power Output Meters

How to interpret the illuminated peak-responding output meters.

HR033 Remote Control Layout

Source and Tuner Controls

Buttons for selecting audio/video sources and tuner operations.

Playback and Volume Controls

Buttons for CD/tape playback, volume adjustment, mute, and speaker selection.

System Power and Component Control

Buttons for controlling the MA6450 power and other connected components.

Operating the HR033 Remote

Audio Output and Mute Control

Mute, Mono, Audio selection, and Volume control functions.

Source Selection and Playback Features

Video/Audio selection, CD/Tape operations, tuner tuning.

Speaker and System Management

Speaker selection, Acc On for component power, numbered buttons for presets/tracks.

Technical Specifications

Audio Performance

Power output, impedance, frequency response, THD, IM distortion, SNR, sensitivity.

Electrical and Physical Data

Power requirements, unit dimensions, and weight.

Packing Instructions

Repacking Procedure

Step-by-step guide for packing the unit for shipment to prevent damage.

Packing Components List

Detailed list of parts, quantities, and part numbers for repacking.

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