McIntosh MA6600 audio amplifier
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1. 7 Connecting 8 Connection Diagrams Separate Sheet MclA 1B Connecting Loudspeakers 9 Remote Control Push buttons 10 How to use the Remote Control 1 Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack eene 12 vis m 13 16 How to Operate the MA6600 18 22 POU OS NN 24 25 26 Packing Instructions Da tree 24 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MA6600 Integrated Amplifier Apply AC Power to the MA6600 and other McIn tosh Component s only after all the system compo nents are connected together Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of system operations as the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside the components is active when AC Power 1 applied The type and availability of tuner module s for the MA6600 varies from country to country Contact your McIntosh Dealer for additional information When the Front Panel Power Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously and along with muted sound the Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of the MA6600 has activated When the Front Panel Output 1 and 2 LEDs are flashing and along with muted sound the Power Transformer Protection C2. Source Selection Rotate the INPUT Control to select the desired source or press the appropriate push button switch on the 2 0m Om 200 gt z 4 79 10 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER POWER Front Panel or Remote Control Refer to figures 15 16 and 17 Figure 15 mm 1 H pu a jf ee mtu um um um I m A 1 p am I I pe me hm bp bibe be LI H H a La En a Figure 16 Volume Control Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the VOLUME UpA or DownW Push buttons on the Re mote Control for the desired listening level Refer to figures 15 16 and 17 Trim Functions The MA6600 has six different Trim Selections with Adjustments The Trim Selections include Balance Bass Treble Tone Bypass Input Level Matching and Melntosh 20 On 50 740 POWER QUTPUT CI POWER GUARD TRIM SELECT O HEADPHONES STORE MONO BYPASS o OQ O 0 0 0 RESET TRIM ADJUST VOLUME O TUNE MUTE 1 OUTPUT 2 STANDBY ON Figure 17 18 Meter Illumination The Trim settings are stored in memory independently for each Input Source Selected the only ex ception being Meter Illumina tion setting of On or Off which is the same for all inputs BALANCE Listening balance varies with different program sources room acoustics and listening positions relative to the Loud speakers Use the Balance Trim F
3. cept the REC OUTPUT The Front Panel Information Display will indicate the Source Name and the word MUTE 1n place of the actual volume setting Refer to figure 3 6 oe E M Pressing the Mute MUTE Push button a second time or adjusting the volume control either the Front Panel or Remote Control will un mute the MA6600 Figure 36 How to Operate the MA6600 con t If the Front Panel MUTE Push button is pressed for at least 3 seconds the MA6600 will mute the OUTPUT connectors Output and 2 yet listening with headphones will continue until the Mute Push button is pressed again for 3 seconds The Front Panel Information Display will indicate the Source and Headphone Setting Re fer to figures 37 and 38 Headphones Jack Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Head phones Jack for private listening Press OUTPUT 1 and or 2 Push buttons to mute the Loudspeakers or use the MUTE Mode Headphone Function outlined above Note The Headphone Output is optimized for imped ances ranging from 16 to 250 ohms Power Output Meters The MA6600 Power Output Meters indicate the power delivered to the Loudspeakers Refer to figure 39 POWER Figure 39 The meters respond to all the musical information being produced by the Amplifier They indicate to an accuracy of at least 95 of the power output with only a single cycle
4. 4 To exit from a specific Setup Mode press the STORE EXIT Push button The LED above the MONO SETUP Push button and STORE EXIT Push button will extinguish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to its normal display Refer to figure 1 Default Settings The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func tion Name Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information Note When a McIntosh Tuner Module is installed into the MA6600 there will be additional Setup Set tings Default Settings MA6600 TRIM CDI 0 0 INPUT INPUT2 CDI Firmware Version The MA6600 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware The Version of the Firmware in the MA6600 can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode 1 Press and hold in the MA6600 Front Panel MONO SETUP Push button to enter the Setup Mode 2 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until MA6600 V1 00 or higher appears Refer to figure 2 3 The number after the character 15 the Firm ware number 4 To exit the Setup Mode press the STORE EXIT Push button Trim Level Adjustment Source Components can have slightly different volume levels resulting in the need to readjust the MA6600 Volume Control when switching between different sources The MA6600 allows the adjustment of levels for each of the Source Inputs for the same relative volume The CD1 and SERVER Inputs are used in the following example Note The range of ad
5. in the setup mode Operational Functions and tune radio stations It is for both channels ing for various functions Setup Mode Settings also used in the setup mode Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones for private listening IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control 12 INPUT HEADPHONES EA D Y STORE EXIT Push button with indicator used to store various selections and set tings into memory and 15 used to exit the Setup Mode Melntosh INTEGRATED AMPLIFJ ER for various functions CI POWER GUARD A TRIM SELECT STORE MONO BYPASS MONO SETUP Push button with indicator combines the Left and Right Channel signals for Monophonic Sound used to enter the Setup Mode and step through the Setup Menu TRIM ADJUST VOLUME 3 STANDBY ON Push button with TUNE indicator switches the MA6600 ON or MUTE 1 OUTPUT 2 STANDBY ON a Standby and O L oo resets the micropro HD Radio EXIT SETUP RESET Cessors Tone BYPASS Push MUTE Push button OUTPUT 1 and 2 button with indicator mutes the audio from Push buttons with when activated the the Loudspeakers and indicators turn the audio signal bypasses Headphones Loudspeakers and the Tone Controls Preamplifier Output 2 On or Off Setup How to Operate the Setup Modes ee a UI II ee Your McIntosh MA6600 has been factory configured for default operat
6. of the methods below speaker Connections have been made Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections con tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6600 it is very important to use cables of adequate size so there 1s little to no power loss in the cables The size 15 specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG American Wire Gauge The smaller the Gauge number the larger the wire size Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide TORTE 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet p 7 62 meters 15 24 meters 30 48 meters Impedance or less or less or less 20hms 12AWG 10AWG 8AWG 4Ohms 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG 16AWG 14AWG 12 Refer to the Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet MclB when making Loud speaker Connections to the MA6600 This an example of a typical audio system your system may vary from this however the actual Loudspeakers would be con nected in a similar manner 1 This McIntosh MA6600 Integrated Amplifier is designed for the connection of a single Loudspeak er per amplifier channel with an impedance of 2 ohms 4 ohms or 8 ohms Note The remaining Loudspeaker Terminals on the Amplifier should not be connected to another Loudspeaker Figure 4 Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends T 0 5 i
7. 1 gt PN uia Oye 2 ORTS INPUTS VD DVD TV SERVER GND 90 13 1 4 33 65cm d Installation The MA6600 can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MA6600 when it is custom installed as out lined below The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MA6600 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MA6600 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MA6600 directly above a heat generat ing component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 6 inches 15 24cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54cm on each side of the In
8. 60Hz at 2 35 amps 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 2 25 amps Standby Less than 1 watt Note Refer to the rear panel of the MA6600 for the cor rect voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height 15 7 5 8 inches 19 37cm including feet Depth is 22 inches 55 88cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Cables Weight 75 pounds 34 1 kg net 93 pounds 42 3 kg in ship ping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 29 1 2 inches 74 93cm Depth is 29 inches 73 66cm Height is 17 inches 43 18cm Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it 15 necessary to repack the equipment for shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment Two 10 x 2 1 2 inch screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to the bottom pad and wood skid This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 3 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers TOP PAD UNIT WITH 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER PLASTIC lt Quantity Part Number D
9. 6600 responds to Remote Control Codes NOR Mal default or ALTernate The ALTernate Codes are selected when the MA6600 is used with another McIntosh Remote Controllable Preamplifier thus preventing both units from responding to the same Remote Control Commands 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode 15 active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP REMOTE Refer to figure 14 1 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Figure 14 1 Control until REMOTE CODES ALT appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 14 2 3 Press the REMOT STORE Figure 14 2 Push button to exit the Setup Mode 16 Notes How to Operate the MA6600 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY ON Push button lights to indicate the MA6600 is in Standby mode To Switch ON the MA6600 press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or the Power Push button on the Remote Control The MA6600 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the last used source and volume setting this 15 followed by the volume setting indication starting at zero and then increasing to the last used volume setting Refer to figures 15 17 and 18 Note Wait at least five seconds after making any operational changes to the MA6600 before switching Power Off in order to retain the changes in memory
10. 8 ohm Loudspeakers The Power Amplifier uses Thermal Output Transis tors for lower distortion and cool operation Electronic Switching and Balanced Connections The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits controlling Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operat ing functions for reliable noiseless distortion free switching There 15 a Balanced Input for connection of source components Power Guard The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents amplifier clipping and protects your valuable Loud speakers ThermalTrak and ON Semiconductor are trademarks of Semi conductor Components Industries LLC The type and availability of tuner module s for the MA6600 varies from country to country e Multifunction Fluorescent Display The Front Panel Display indicates source selection volume levels tone adjustments setup functions and tuner functions when the optional Tuner Module 15 installed Illuminated Power Meters The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the MA6600 are peak responding and indicate the power output of the amplifier Power Control and Remote Control The Power Control Output connection provides conve nient Turn On Off of McIntosh Source Components The Data Ports together with the supplied Remote Control provides control of McIntosh Source Compo nents connected to the MA6600 e Special Power Supply The large Power Transformer multiple filter capaci tors with 100 Jules of En
11. D2 TUNER PH AUX e DVD REC Remote Control Push Buttons Press to Power the MA6600 ON Press to Power the MA6600 OFF Press to change bands on the op tional tuner module Press to review Tuner Station Presets with an exter nal McIntosh Tuner connected and select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Selects On Screen Functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Press TRIM and then the LEVEL Push buttons to select and adjust various functions Selects FM Tuner Operating Func tions and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players Use to select tuner presets disc tracks or any numbered operation Selects one of the eight available Audio Sources Note Push buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied HRO70 Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6600 via the Data Ports Note If at any time the MA6600 seems unresponsive to HRO70 Remote Control Commands press the Push button first 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 REC OUTPUT The word MUTE will appear on the Front Panel Information Display To un mute the audio
12. ION The MA6600 Front Panel Meter Illumination may be switched On or Off by performing the following 1 Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Control until METER appears the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 34 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Con trol or press the LEVEL Push buttons to INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER POWER QUTPUT CI POWER GUARD CA TRIM SELECT O HEADPHONES STORE MONO BYPASS OO oO 0 TRIM ADJUST VOLUME O TUNE MUTE 1 OUTPUT 2 STANDBY Figure 17 20 switch On or Off the Meter Illumination Refer to figure 35 After ap proximately 3 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level Note For information on how the Front Panel Informa tion Display Brightness can change with the Me ter Illumination setting refer to page 15 Display Brigthness Figure 35 Mono Press the Front Panel MONO Push button or the MODE Push button on the Remote Control to com bine left and right stereo signals to a Monophonic signal The LED above the MONO Push button will illuminate The MA6600 will remember for each input the MONO setting Note The signals at the REC OUTPUT Jacks are not affected Mute Press the MUTE Push button on the MA6600 Front Panel or on the Remote Control to Mute the Audio in all outputs Output 1 Output 2 and Loudspeakers ex
13. McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com HD Radio The HD Radio Ready logo READY 194 proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp WATTS WATTS nel P 20 200 2 0m 206020 20 200 50 40 30 20 10 DECIBELS POWER OUTPUT gt SOURCE SERVER 26 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 en closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons MN BW gt WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type p
14. R and REC INPUTS accept high level program source LEFT OUTPUT connections for a 2 4 or 8 ohm loudspeaker ey AVIS ELECTRIQUE PAS OUVRIR RECord OUTPUT sends signals to the input of a recording device DO NOT OPEN NUMBER PHONO accepts GND PWR AMP input signals from a terminal accepts signals Moving Magnet accepts from the internal phono cartridge aground Preamplifier ora wire from separate external turntable Preamplifier JUMPER PLUGS connect the Pream plifier OUTPUT 1 Jacks to the PWR AMP IN Jacks and are needed for nor mal operation OUTPUT 1 sends signals to the internal Power Amplifier or a separate external Power Ampli fier OUTPUT 2 sends signals to a separate external Power Amplifier input Connecting Components SSS SSS The MA6600 has the ability to automatically switch power On Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control connections The Data Port Con nections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA6600 Remote Control With an external sensor connected to the MA6600 re mote control operation of the system is possible from another room and or when the MA6600 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed The connection instructions below together with the MA6600 Input and Output Connection Diagrams located the separate folded sheet Mc1A 1B are an example of a typical audi
15. and remove the McIntosh Jumpers that are located between the OUTPUTS 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP INPUT Jacks Refer to figure 40 Jumpers INPUTS 5 TV SERVER PWRAMP OOOO GO 5 CO O O mms 5 O Figure 40 Note The McIntosh Jumpers must be connected between the above mentioned jacks when the MA6600 Internal Power Amplifier is to be used The second way 15 to use both a separate power ampli fier and the MA6600 built in Power Amplifier Con nect one pair of Loudspeakers to the separate power amplifier and the second pair to the MA6600 Refer to the MA6600 Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet McIB and figure 41 Note The MA6600 VOLUME Control will affect the sound level of all the Loudspeakers INPUTS GNE em DVD TV SERVER REC PWR AMP 1 REC 000000002 00000000 Figure 41 21 Using Output 2 The MA6600 has provisions for connecting an exter nal Power Amplifier to drive Loudspeakers in another room and an external sensor for remote operation of the MA6600 from that room With an external Power Amplifier connected as illustrated on the McIntosh Connection Diagram separate sheet Mc1B press the Front Panel OUTPUT 2 Push button or press on the Remote Control the 2nd Push button followed by pressing the OUTPUT 2 Push button to switch On or Off the external Power Amplifier Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the control
16. ber Purchase Date Dealer Name Technical Assistance uc c e eue MULT EN Ies If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3512 Fax 607 724 0549 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product 15 in need of repair you can return it to your Dealer You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department For assistance on factory repair return procedure contact the McIntosh Service Department at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 Table of Contents Er a 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 3 Table of Contents 3 General Informatii 3 Connector and Cable Information 4 OC 4 CAG Be 4 DoCS NETTEN 5 EUA o a 6 Rear Panel Connections
17. connected to the MA6600 have the same relative volume levels when switching between them Record any changes made to the various in puts from the default settings in the Input Source Settings chart in the next column 8 Press the STORE EXIT Push button to exit the Setup Mode Input Source Settings Re Title Inputs SSS CPP The MA6600 provides the ability to change the default Input Names to match the components in your system In the following example the REC Input 7 will be renamed and appear as SAT on the Front Panel Infor mation Display Notes I One of the high level Inputs may be renamed to AUX or swiched Off If any input is switched Off its name will no longer appear on the Front Panel Information Display when using the INPUT Control nor is it accessible with the Remote Control N will become available to the remaining high level inputs The Phono Input is designed for connection of a turntable only and thus the title is not Wo changeable However the Phono Input may be switched Off When the Phono Input 1 is switched off the A name Phono may be used for another input however an external phono preamp would be When a high level input is switched Off its name D Rotate the Press the needed to go between the turntable and the high level input phono on the MA6600 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until t
18. e elec tronicaly bypassed and the LED above the BYPASS Push button will illuminate When the Tone Bypass is switched Off the previous settings for Bass and Treble will be restored To activate Tone Bypass perform the following 1 Rotate the Front Panel TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Con trol until BYPASS appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 29 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control or press the LEVEL Push buttons to activate the Tone Bypass or deactivate the Tone Bypass Refer to figure 30 After ap proximately 3 seconds the Informa tion Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level TRIM LEVEL The Trim Level adjustments allow for making fine ad justments to the previously performed Trim Level Ad justments refer to the Setup Section of this Owner s Manual on page 13 To make fine adjustment to the currently selected Input Source perform the following 1 Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Control until TRIM LEVEL appears on the Front Panel Infor mation Display Refer to figure 31 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control or press the LEVEL Push buttons to adjust the volume level from 6dB Refer to figures 32 and 33 After ap proximately 3 seconds the Informa tion Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level METER ILLUMINAT
19. ergy Storage and regulated Power Supply ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit ting Diodes LEDs The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MA6600 will be retained for many years Dimensions SSS a Dimensions T The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA6600 There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA6600 into cabinets Front View of the MA6600 17 1 2 z 44 45cm Melntosh I Power 7 1 8 7 5 8 SOURCE Di 18 10cm 19 37cm u Side View of the MA6600 GOJ o 18 3 4 Ll Jj i y 12 1 4 47 63cm 31 11cm 16 1 2 a 3 41 91 73 16 6 1 4 Rear View of the MA6600 0 48cm 15 88 16 1 16 40 8cm tT E 13 16 3 Oe 2 06cm 2 12 58 E 24 TOF RE ER 32 07 2 54cm COM E 6 pue i ror 19 24cm PWRAMP
20. escription 1 033888 Shipping carton 4 033887 End 1 033697 Inner carton 1 033725 1 034301 Bottom pad 1 033699 Wood skid 2 017218 Plastic foot spacer 2 401204 10 x 2 1 2 inch wood screw 2 404033 10 flat washer 1 3 4 inch 4 017937 Plastic foot 4 400159 10 32 x 3 4 machine screw 4 404080 10 flat washer ee IMPORTANT 10 32 x 3 4 TT 5 Read Above SCREW WITH WASHER 4 KS l o lt E PLASTIC FOOT SPACERS 2 WOOD SKID ce 10 x 1 3 4 WASHER 2 10 x 2 1 2 SCREW 2 INSIDE CARTON IMPORTANT e Read Above 2 27 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com The continuous improvement of its products 1s the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04115001
21. he Setup Mode is active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP INPUT NAME Refer to figure 6 Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control until INPUT7 REC REC appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 7 TRIM TUNE Control until IN PUT7 REC SAT appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 8 Figure 7 STORE EXIT Push button to exit the Setup Mode Figure 8 Meter Illumination On Off The Front Panel Meter Illumination may be switched On or Off Follow the steps below to switch the Meter Illumination Off 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode 15 active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP METER Setup con t 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control until LIGHTS OFF appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 9 Press the STORE EXIT Push button to exit the Setup Mode 09 Display Brightness M The Front Panel Information Display Brightness may be changed from the default setting The MA6600 will remember two brightness preferences one with the Meters Illuminated and one without Meter lumination For each preference there are three brightness settings for the Information Display The Display Brightness setting may be varied 1 Dim to 3 Bright Follow the steps below for reduc
22. hielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end Data Port Connectors The MA6600 Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to McIntosh Source Compo nents A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone ordi plug is used for connection N C Data Ground McIntosh Plug In Jumper Connector The MA6600 utilizes a phono style Plug In Jumper to connect the OUTPUT 1 Preamplifier Output Jack to the PWR AMP Power Amplifier Input Jack for each channel Note The Jumper Connector is available from the McIntosh Parts Department McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No 117 781 Connector Information Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIn tosh standards of excellence in the MA6600 Inte grated Amplifier The Power Amplifier section of the MA6600 with a power output of 200 watts per channel will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high level of performance The flexible Preamplifier section provides connections for various input sources and may also be used to drive an external Power Am plifier The MA6600 reproduction 15 sonically trans parent and absolutely accurate The McIntosh Sound is The Sound of the Music Itself Performance Features Power Output with Patented Autoformer The MA6600 consists of a 200 watts per channel ste reo Power Amplifier with less than 0 005 distortion The McIntosh designed and manufactured Autoformer allows connection of 2 4 or
23. ing settings that will allow immedi ate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings a Setup Feature 15 provid ed to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Information Display Refer to the MA6600 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while perform ing the following steps Note If the MA6600 is currently On proceed to step 2 1 Press the STANDBY ON Push button to switch On the MA6600 The MA6600 will go through a brief startup intialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the last used source and volume setting this is followed by the volume setting indication starting at zero and then increasing to the last used volume setting Refer to figure 1 2 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Front Panel Information Display indicates MA6600 FIRMWARE V1 00 or higher Refer to figure 2 At this time the LEDs above the MONO SETUP and STORE EXIT Push buttons will be illuminated Figure 1 Note The Front Panel Information Display will indicate MA6600 Firmware V1 00 or higher for the first time After the first time it will display the Setup Mode Menu item last ac cessed 3 Press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the next Setup Mode Menu item Input Level With each additional press of the MONO SETUP Push button the Setup Menu will advance to the next Menu Selection Refer to figure 3
24. ing the Display Brightness with the Meter Illumination On 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP DISPLAY 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control until BRIGHTNESS 1 appears on the Front Panel Infor mation Display Refer to figure 10 Note To change the Display Brightness preference with Meter Illumination Off first switch off the Meter Illumination and change the Display Brightness Setting Press the STORE EXIT Push button to exit the Setup Mode 09 Power Control Triggers ee ee ee ee eee ee The Power Control 1 and 2 Outputs are reassignable to activate only when a given Input is selected In the following example the Power Control 1 Output will be set to function as a Trigger for the CDI Input 1 Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode 15 active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP TRIGGER 2 Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control until NONE appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 11 3 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control until PCI appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to fig ues TRIGGER 4 Press the ar im STORE 2 Pll EXIT Figure 12 Push button to exit the Setup Mode Accessory Power Control The Remote Control included with the MA6600
25. ion Display Refer to figure 23 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control or press the Figure 23 LEVEL Push buttons to increase refer to fig ure 24 or decrease refer to figure 25 the volume level of the low frequen cies The Front Panel Display indicates the Bass changes in steps from 12dB to 12dB After approximately 3 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level TREBLE The Intensity of the High Frequencies in the music can be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select and Trim Adjust Controls To make an adjustment perform the following 1 Rotate the Front Panel TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Con trol until TREBLE 0 dB appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 26 2 Rotate the ren TRIM gt p ADJUST l Control or Figure 26 press the LEVEL Push buttons to increase refer to fig ure 27 or decrease refer to figure 28 the volume level of the high frequencies Ei E m A I m Fl n m aun The Front Panel Dis play indicates the Treble changes in steps from 12dB to 12dB After approximately 3 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level TONE ENABLE BY PASS With the Tone Bypass active the Bass and Treble Set tings for the currently selected Input Source ar
26. ircuitry of the MA6600 has activated These con ditions are due to improper ventilation and or high ambient operating temperature Normal operation will resume when the operating temperature of the MA6600 is safe range again The MA6600 Remote Control is capable of operat ing other components For additional information go to www mcintoshlabs com 6 When discarding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be NO 09 4 thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal 7 For additional information on the MA6600 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www mcintosh labs com al Copyright 2009 2011 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc 3 Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below 15 the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA6600 Refer to the diagram for connection PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Output PIN 3 Output PIN2 PNI Power Control Connector The MA6600 Power Control Output Jack sends Power On Off Signals when connected to other McIntosh Components A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Output on the MA6600 Power Control N C Ground Note The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department Data and Power Control Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot s
27. justment is 6dB The REC Out put Levels are unaffected by any changes in the Level Trim Settings The Trim adjustments made are retained in permanent memory They can be changed by performing a new Trim Procedure The CDI Input Volume Level can serve as a refer ence or choose another source frequently listened to The reference Input Source should be set to a Trim Level of 00 1 Rotate the INPUT Control to select the CD1 Input and adjust the VOLUME Control to the desired listening level 14 09 Rotate Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu 0 0 Refer to item SETUP TRIM ____ figure 4 the TRIM SELECT Control until TRIM appears on the Front Panel Information Display If necessary rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control for CDI with a setting of 0 0 Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control until TRIM SERVER mation Display appears on the Front Panel Infor Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control until Listen ing Volume Level of the SERVER Input is the same as the CDI Volume Level The figure 5 illustration indicates a 2 5dB decrease in the SERVER Level Figure 5 Note The trim LEVEL Push buttons on the Remote Control may also be used Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control until the name of the next Input to be adjusted is displayed Repeat steps 5 and 6 until all the Inputs with sources
28. lug has two blades and a 10 11 12 13 14 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AV 5 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manu facturer or sold with the appa ratus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing 15 required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power 2 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 15 16 Li 18 19 To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user ser
29. nches refer to 12 7mm figures 1 2 amp Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 3 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lug and or banana connector Spade lug or prepared wire connection Insert the spade lug connector or prepared sec tion of the cable end into the terminal side ac cess hole and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the Figure 5 Figure 6 wires cannot slip out Refer to figures 4 5 amp 6 Banana plug connection Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the terminal Refer to figures A and Note Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only Figure A Figure B Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables from a single Loudspeaker to the output terminals that match the impedance of the Loudspeaker being careful to observe the correct polarities Output impedance connections of 2 ohms 4 ohms and 8 ohms are provided If the Loudspeaker s imped ance is in between the available connections use the nearest lower impedance connection WARNING Loudspeaker terminals are hazard ous live and present a risk of electric Shock Connect the MA6600 Power Cord to a live AC outlet For the best performance it is important to minimize an impedance mismatch An impedance mismatch can occu
30. nit For purposes of 33 81cm clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL MAIN Output sends a turn on signal to a McIn tosh Component when the MA6600 is turned On Main Fuse holder refer to information on the back panel of your MA6600 to determine the cor rect fuse size and rating Connect the MA6600 power cord to a live AC outlet Refer to information on the back panel of your MA6600 to determine the correct voltage for your unit POWER CONTROL ACC Output sends a turn On turn Off signal to McIn tosh Component when using the MA6600 Remote Control ACC On Off Push buttons RIGHT OUTPUT DATA PORTS send connections for a signals to McIntosh 2 4 or 8 ohm Source Components loudspeaker to allow control with the MA6600 Remote Control D CLASS 2 WIRING POWER CONTROL MAIN 1 N T 6 3AL 250V ee 0 EXT 4 120V v 50 60Hz 4 4A ACC 2 POWER CONTROL and 2 Output sends a turn on signal to a EXT SENSOR connector permits the connection McIntosh Component ofa McIntosh IR when the Outputs 1 Sensor for remote and 2 Push buttons operation are used McIntosh MA6600 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER DATA PORTS Balanced INPUTS accept high level program source signals signals Reserved for the installation of optional Tuner Module McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA CD2 DVD TV SERVE
31. o system Your system may vary from this however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner For addition al information refer to Connector and Cable Informa tion on page 4 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6600 POW ER CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh Turntable 2 Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Audio Video Player Power Control In Jack 3 Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Audio Video Player Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh SACD CD Player Power Control In Jack 4 Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh SACD CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Music Server Power Control In Jack 5 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the MA6600 POWER CONTROL OUTPUT 2 Jack to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Secondary Room Power Control In Jack 6 Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 1 thru 4 Data Control Connections 7 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6600 CD DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh SACD CD Player Data In Jack 8 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6600 SERVER DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Mu sic Server Data In Jack 9 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6600 DVD DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Audio Video Player Data In Jack 10 Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner as outlined in s
32. of a 2 000Hz tone burst 9 Power Guard eo During normal operation the Front Panel Power Guard Indicators will momentarily illuminate during peaks in the audio signals In the event the MA6600 over heats due to improper ventilation high ambient temperature and or im pedance mismatch the internal protection circuits will activate t The Front Panel Power Guard GUDE Indicators will continuously illuminate and the audio will be muted When the MA6600 has returned to a safe operating temperature normal operation will resume INPUT CD2 TUNER PH AUX How To Make a Recording 1 Select the desired signal source you wish to record by Ge e using the Front Panel INPUT oco Remote Control 2 Adjust the record level using the recorder volume control and proceed with the recording process 3 To listen to the playback of the program source just recorded select the REC Input Note The MA6600 REC OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME BALANCE or TONE Control Settings Control or the appropriate McIntosh Source Push button on the Figure 18 Using a Separate Power Amplifier There are two different ways to use a separate power amplifier with a MA6600 The first way is to use the separate amplifier instead of the MA6600 built in Power Amplifier Connect the Loudspeakers to the separate power amplifier
33. on to adjust the Trim setting Press and release the LEVEL UpA or Down Push button to recall the last Trim Function Selected and its current setting additional pressing of the push buttons will allow adjustment of the Trim Setting Note For additional information on the Trim Functions refer to pages 18 19 and 20 On Off Press ACC ON to turn the power ON or ACC OFF switches AC Power OFF to McIntosh Components when connected to the ACC Power Control Jack Refer to the SETUP Accessory Power Control on page 15 for additional information Amplifier Selection Press the BLUE Setup Push button followed by the AM Output 1 or FM Output 2 Push buttons to con trol the rear panel OUTPUTS 1 2 ON or OFF These OUTPUTS provide signals to a Power Amplifier or other accessory component Meter indicates the LED indicates when the LED indicates when the Meter indicates the Left Channel Out Left Channel Amplifier Right Channel Amplifier Right Channel Out put of the amplifier POWER GUARD circuit POWER GUARD circuit put of the amplifier activates activates INPUT Control al TRIM SELECT allows INFORMATION DISPLAY TRIM ADJUST TUNE al VOLUME Control lows the selection of selection of various types indicates the Sources Vol lows adjustment of various allows adjustment various sources for of audio settings It is also ume other Audio Settings types of audio settings and of the listening level listening and record used
34. ower output per channel both channels operating Into a 2 4 or 8 ohm load from 20Hz to 20kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE 0 0 5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0 005 maximum at any power level from 250mW to rated power per channel from 20Hz to 20kHz 2 Tr m qu Mcintosh POWER TRANSFORMER 750705 RED BLK 85 10A GRY BLK BED ORN GRY ORN vio GRY 12V 2 0 1 3 SER BLU GRN 36V WHT BLU 25 MA6600 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Precision Performance By Ilitinfosit Mcintosh Laboratory Inc Binghamton New York Made in U S A MeIntosh AUDIO AUTOFORMER 750704 Frequency Range 15Hz to 100kHz Power Level 200 Watts A WEIGHTED SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO Phono 844 below SmV input High Level 924 below rated output Power Amplifier 115dB below rated output INPUT SENSITIVITY Phono 2 5mV for 1 4V output High Level 250mV for 1 4V output Power Amplifier 1 4V for rated output Photos WATTS 20m 20m 20 20 20 50 40 30 E 20m 20m 20 20 DECIBELS MA6600 ATED AMPLIFIER POWER OUTPUT 25 Specifications Power Output 200 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous aver age power output per channel both channels operating Output Load Impedance 2 4 or 8 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 005 maximum with both channels operating from 250 milliwatts to rated
35. power 20Hz to 20 000Hz Dynamic Headroom 2 0dB Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 20Hz to 20 000Hz 0 3dB from 10Hz to 100 000Hz Preamplifier Output 1 and 2 for rated input 1 4V unbalanced 8V Maximun Sensitivity for rated output High Level 250mV unbalanced 500mV balanced Phono 2 5 mV Power Amp In 1 4 Signal To Noise Ratio A Weighted High Level 92dB below rated output Phono 84dB below 5mV input Power Amplifier 115 below rated output 26 Intermodulation Distortion 0 005 maximum if the instantaneous peak power is 400 watts or less per channel with both channels oper ating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Wide Band Damping Factor Greater than 40 Input Impedance High Level 20K ohms Phono 47K ohms 65pF Power Amp In 10K ohms Maximum Input Signal High Level 8V unbalanced 16V balanced Phono 80mV Power Amplifier In 16V Preamplifier Output Impedance 220 ohms Power Guard Less than 2 THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 1 000Hz Voltage Gain High Level to Rec Output 0dB High Level to Output 1 and 2 15dB Phono to Rec Output 40dB Phono to Output 1 and 2 55dB Power Amplifier 29dB Specifications Tone Controls Bass Control 12dB 1dB steps 30Hz Treble Control 12dB 1dB steps 10 000Hz Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 5 2 amps 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 4 8 amps 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 4 4 amps 220 Volts 50 60Hz at 2 45 amps 230 Volts 50
36. press the MUTE Push button again The mute push button is also used to activate the special Headphone Mute Mode refer to page 20 for additional information Mono Press the MONO Push button to switch from Stereo to Mono for Monophonic listening Disc Server and Tape Functions Use these push buttons to operate a DVD Player CD Player CD Changer Music Server or Recorder Numbered Push buttons Press Push buttons 0 through 9 to access tuner sta tion presets tracks on discs or selections on a Music Server Disc and Track Use the AM disc and FM track Push buttons when a Disc Player or Music Server is being used Tuner Push buttons Press the AM or FM Push button to select the desired broadcast band Press and release the Channel UpA or Down Push button to seek the next available station Press and hold a Channel UpA DownW Push but ton to seek continuously from station to station Volume Press the DownW VOLUME Push button to raise or lower the listening volume level Note The Record Signals present at REC OUTPUTS are not affected by volume changes Pause Press the Pause lll Pushbutton to perform various func tions on a variety of McIntosh Components It will also pause the playing of a disc or tape player Trim Press the TRIM Push button until the desire Trim function Bass Balance Trim Level Treble etc appears on the Front Panel Information display then press the LEVEL UpA Down Push butt
37. r when a Loudspeaker of a given impedance rating is connected to the MA6600 Output Terminals with a different impedance rating For example a Loudspeaker with an impedance rating of 2 Ohm is connected the MA6600 8 Ohm Output Terminals The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually varies as the Loudspeaker repro duces different frequencies As a result the nominal impedance rating of the Loudspeaker usually measured at a midrange frequency might not always agree with the impedance of the Loudspeaker at low frequencies where the greatest amount of power is required 10 LED illuminates during the time a re mote command is sent to the MA6600 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to McIntosh Components when con nected to ACC Power Control Jack refer to How to use the Remote Control Acc On Off information Selects a Disc Player Music Server or Recorder Function Seek Sta tions Up or Down the AM FM Dial Select AM FM Station Presets and performs various functions on variety of McIntosh Components Displays On Screen Functions on the McIntosh Music Server and a variety of other McIntosh Components Adjusts the volume level up or down Press MODE to switch between Stereo Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh Disc Players Selects Functions as a shift key when used with the AM or FM push buttons to select Output 1 or 2 GUIDE EXIT C
38. s of the MA6600 stop functioning the microprocessors can be reset by per forming the following 1 Press the STANDBY ON Push button for approxi mately five seconds 2 When the MA6600 cycles On then Off release the STANDBY ON Push button 3 When the STANDBY ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY ON Push button the MA6600 will resume normal operation Note This can be performed with the MA6600 On or in the Standby Mode Resetting the MA6600 to default settings If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set tings Setup and Trim Settings to the factory default values perform the following 1 Press both the STORE EXIT and OUTPUT 2 Push buttons until the Front Panel Display indi cates MASTER RESET refer to figure 42 then release the two push buttons Figure 42 2 Press the STANDBY ON Push button and the MA6600 will resume operation FP Ititiniosh MA6600 do INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER POWER L3 POWER GUARD 1 TRIM SELECT O HEADPHONES STORE MONO BYPASS o 0 O JO TRIM ADJUST VOLUME TUNE MUTE 1 OUTPUT 2 STANDBY ON RESET Figure 17 22 How to Operate the MA6600 con t McIntosh Figure 18 Notes N pw A A b McIntosh AUDIO AUTOFORMER 750704 Frequency Range 15Hz to 100kHz Power Level 200 Watts POWER OUTPUT 200 watts minimum sine wave continuous average p
39. tegrated Amplifier so that air flow is not obstructed Allow 20 inches 50 8cm depth behind the front panel Allow 2 1 4 inch 5 72cm in front of the mounting panel for handle clearance Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing Installation 17 1 16 43 34cm 1 1 1 i 2 0m 20 2090 20 200 t h 2 0m 20m 2050020 1 ei MeIntos a T MAB600 a ene INTEGRAT ED AMPLIFIER UA 1 POWER PUTPUT f R GUARD 6 5 8 16 83cm MA6600 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout SOURCE CDI HEADPHONES MONO BYPASS PO D D wm 0 0 OQ 6 6 0 0 um um m Gm Gm 6 15 24 Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Opening for Ventilation MA6600 Side View in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation aaah 4 Chassis e M 2 54 14 1 2 2 oe 36 83cm EN MA6600 Bottom View 5 08 13 15 1 16 in Custom Cabinet aa Opening 33 02cm nee 20C Ventilation Note Center the cutout Horizontally 13 5 16 on the u
40. teps 7 thru 9 Sensor Connections 11 Connect a RG59U or RG6U Cable from the MA6600 EXT SENSOR Connector to the McIntosh Sensor Connector Audio Connections 12 Connect Balanced Cables from the MA6600 CD INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh SACD CD Player Fixed Balanced Output Jacks 13 Connect an Audio Cable from the MA6600 SERVER INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh Music Server Output Jacks 14 Connect an Audio Cable from the MA6600 REC OUTPUT Jacks to the McIntosh Music Server Input 3 Jacks 15 Connect Audio Cables from the MA6600 DVD INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh Audio Video Player Output Jacks 16 Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turn table to the MA6600 PHONO INPUT Jacks Connecting Components 17 Optionally connect Audio Cables from the MA6600 OUTPUT 2 Jacks to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Secondary Input Jacks 18 Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner as outlined in steps 12 thru 17 Ground Connections 19 Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turn table to the MA6600 GND Binding Post AC Power Cords Connections 20 Connect the MA6600 and any remaining com ponents AC Power Cords to a live AC outlet as illustrated Connecting Loudspeakers Caution The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6600 Amplifier until after the Loud 2 Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to the Amplifier by choosing one
41. unction as needed to achieve approximately equal cue Ead listening volume levels in each Loudspeaker To adjust the Bal ance perform the following 1 Rotate the Front Panel TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Control until BALANCE 0 dB appears on the Front Panel Informa tion Display Figure 19 2 Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control or press the LEVEL Push buttons to em phasize the Right Channel refer to figure 20 or the Left Channel refer to figure 21 Me Intosh Figure 18 How to Operate the MA6600 The Front Panel Dis play indicates the Balance changes in steps from 0 to SOdB After ap proximately 3 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level When the Balance 15 set to favor either left or right channel the volume num ber indicated will have a lt or gt symbol on either side of the number Refer to figure 22 To verify the Balance setting without changing it use the TRIM SELECT Control or TRIM Push button and select Balance BASS The Intensity of the Low Frequencies in the music can be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select and Trim Adjust Controls To make an adjustment perform the following 1 Rotate the Front Panel TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM Push button on the Remote Control until BASS 0 dB appears on the Front Panel In format
42. uti lizes the NORMal McIntosh Control Codes The Sec ond Set of Control Codes the MA6600 will respond to is referred to as the ALTernate Codes The ALTernate Codes are used when the MA6600 is used in the same location as a McIntosh Preamplifier and or A V Con trol Center This will prevent the Remote Control from affecting the operation of both units at the same time To activate the Remote Control ALTernate Codes perform the following steps 2 Rotate Press the MONO SETUP Push button until the Setup Mode is active Then press the MONO SETUP Push button to select the Setup Menu item SETUP ACC TRIGGER Refer to figure 13 TRIM AD JUST Control until ACC REMOTE appears on the Front Panel Information Display Refer to figure 14 3 Press the AAA STORE EME s EXIT Push Figure 14 button to exit the Setup Mode To change the MA6600 Remote Control to the Alternate Codes perform the following steps A Press the Mc Push button B Press the SET Push button until the Mc Push button flashes twice C Press the 3 2 4 2 and 9 Push buttons within 5 seconds D The Mc Push button flashes twice Note To reset the Remote Control to normal codes perform steps A and B then enter 3 2 4 2 and 8 for step 5 Press the VOLUME UP DOWN Push button on the Remote Control to verify proper operation D Me Setup con t Remote Control Selection The MA
43. viceable parts inside supply cord or plug 1s damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh MA6600 Inte grated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedication to Quality is as surance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit Please take a short time to read the information this manual We want you to be as familiar as pos sible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh Please Take A Moment mI DI The serial number purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Num
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