McIntosh MA6700 User Manual

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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MA/MAC6700.
2. Apply AC Power to the MA/MAC6700 and other
McIntosh Component(s) only after all the system
components are connected together. Failure to do
so may cause a malfunction of system operations as
the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside the compo-
nents is active when AC Power is applied.
3. The MA/MAC6700 includes an Auto Off Power
Save Feature and the default setting is enabled.
For additional information including how to disable
it, refer to page 26.
4. The type and availability of the optional Tuner
Module for the MA6700 (sold separately) and the
factory installed Tuner Module in the MAC6700
varies from country to country. Contact your Mc-
Intosh Dealer for additional information.
5. When Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of
the MA/MAC6700 has activated, the Front Panel
Power Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously
and the sound will be muted.
6. When the Power Transformer has overheated due
to improper ventilation and/or high ambient op-
erating temperature, AC Power is removed from
the MA/MAC6700. Normal operation will resume
when the operating temperature is in a safe range
again.
7. For the best performance and safety, it is important
to always match the impedance of the Loudspeaker
to the Power Amplifier connections. Refer to pages
14 thru 16.
Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually var-
ies as the Loudspeaker reproduces different
frequencies. As a result, the nominal impedance
rating of the Loudspeaker (usually measured at
a midrange frequency) might not always agree
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2-3
Thank You and Important Information ............................... 3
Please Take a Moment, Technical Assistance ....................3
Customer Service, Trademark and License Information .... 3
Table of Contents ................................................................. 4
General Information .........................................................4-5
Connector and Cable Information ....................................... 5
Introduction ......................................................................... 6
Amplifier Performance Features ......................................... 6
Tuner Module Performance Features .................................. 7
Dimensions ..........................................................................8
Installation ...........................................................................9
Connections:
Amplifier/Receiver Rear Panel Connections .................... 10
(Separate Sheet) ...........................................................Mc1A
Tuner Module and RAA2 Antenna Connections ..............11
Connecting Antennas (Separate Sheet) ..................... Mc1B
Connecting Components ................................................... 12
Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) .................Mc2A/2B
Passthru Connections ........................................................ 13
Connecting Loudspeakers ............................................ 14-15
Connecting for Bi-Amplification ...................................... 16
Remote Control and Front Panel:
Remote Control Push-buttons ........................................... 18
How to use the Remote Control ......................................... 19
Front Panel Displays, Controls,
Push-buttons and Jack ....................................................... 20
Setup Mode:
How to Operate the Setup Mode ....................................... 21
Default Settings .......................................................... 21
Fir mware Ver sion .......................................................22
Source Input Reassigment .......................................... 23
Source Input Renaming .............................................. 24
Passthru ...................................................................... 24
Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 .................................. 24
Comm Port Baud Rate ................................................25
Remote Control Codes ...............................................26
Power Mode ................................................................ 26
TM2 Tuner Module Firmware Version ...................... 27
TM2 Tuner Module Clear Presets .............................. 27
Table of Contents
General Information
TM3 Tuner Module Firmware Version ...................... 28
TM3 Tuner Module Clear Presets .............................. 28
TM3 Tuner Regions ....................................................29
Amplifier Operation:
How to Operate the MA/MAC6700 .................................. 30
Power On/Off ............................................................. 30
Source Selection ......................................................... 30
Volume Control ..........................................................30
Trim Functions:
Balance, Bass, Treble ........................................ 31
Trim Level and Tone Control ............................ 32
Mono/Stereo Mode and Phono Adjustments .... 33
Display Brightness and Digital Audio Display 33
Meter Backlight and Tuner Control ..................34
Tuner Text and Tuner Blend Mode ................... 35
Tone Bypass, Trim, Mute ........................................... 35
Headphone Jack and Power Output Meters................ 36
Power Guard and How to Make a Recording ............. 36
Using a Separate Power Amplifier .............................36
Using Output 2 and Passthru ...................................... 37
USB Input Operation with a Computer ...................... 37
Reset of Microprocessors ........................................... 37
Resetting the MA/MAC6700 to default settings ....... 37
TM2 and TM3 Tuner Operation:
Operating the TM2 and TM3 Tuner .................................. 39
AM or FM Band Selection ......................................... 39
Manual Tuning ........................................................... 39
Preset Tuning .............................................................. 39
Creating Presets ...................................................40
Clearing Presets................................................... 40
Automatic Tuning ....................................................... 40
Direct Access Tuning ................................................. 41
Stereo/Mono Mode ..................................................... 41
Text information ......................................................... 41
HD Radio Reception .................................................. 41
Manual HD Radio Program Selection .............. 442
Selecting HD Radio Program Preset ..................40
Specifications .......................................................43-46
Packing Instructions ................................................. 47

McIntosh MA6700 Specifications

General

Amplifier class	-
Frequency range	20 - 20000 Hz
Audio output channels	11.0 channels
Peak power per channel	200 W
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	- dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.005 %
Maximum current	4.8 A
AC input voltage	120 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)	0.25 W
AC (power) in	Yes
Audio (L/R) in	7
Audio (L/R) out	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Purpose	Home
Product color	Black
Frequency band	20 - 20000 GHz
Volume control	Rotary
Connectivity technology	Wired

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	558.8 mm
Width	444.5 mm
Height	193.7 mm
Weight	34100 g