McIntosh MA6300 audio amplifier
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1. To AC Outlet H How to Connect an external Power Amplifier en Sa The MA6300 has the ability to be connected to an ex ternal Preamplifier and or Power Amplifier In the ex ample below the MA6300 is connected to an external McIntosh Power Amplifier and to a McIntosh Loud speaker with Bi amplifer connections The MA6300 Power Amplifier drives the Midrange High Frequency Section and the external Power Amplifier drives the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker 1 Remove the McIntosh Jumpers connected between the MAIN OUT and POWER AMP IN Jacks Re tain them for future use 2 Connect a pair of Y jumper adapters between the MAIN OUT and POWER AMP IN Jacks 3 Connect an Audio Cable from the just installed Y jumper adapters to the unbalanced input jacks on the external McIntosh Power Amplifier 4 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POW ER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh Power Amplifier Using the same Loudspeaker connection methods outlined on page 10 connect the MA6300 SPEAK ER Connections to the Midrange High Frequency Loudspeaker Connections Connect the external Power Amplifier LEFT and RIGHT OUTPUT Connections to the Loudspeaker Low Frequency Connections 6 Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC outlet N 12 How to Connect an External Power Amplifier 120V N 50 60Hz 8 T 5AL 250V SLO BLO 3 2A Melntosh MA6300 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER2. e Power Output The MA6300 consists of a 100 watts per channel ste reo Power Amplifier and a sophisticated Preamplifier in one compact unit with less than 0 005 distortion e Electronic Input Switching and Balanced Input Digital Logic integrated circuits drive Electromag netic switches on all seven inputs and operating func tions for reliable noiseless distortion free switching The Balanced Input allows the connection of a source component using long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality e Power Guard The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents the amplifier from being over driven into clipping with its harsh distorted sound that can also damage your valuable loudspeakers e Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protec tion circuits ensure the MA6300 will have a long and trouble free operating life Built in thermal protection circuits guard against overheating e Tlluminated Power Meters The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the MA6300 are peak responding and indicate the power output of the amplifier e Power Control The Power Control Output connection provides con venient Turn On Off of McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6300 e Remote Control The Remote Control provides control of the MA6300 operating functions and any McIntosh Source Compo nents connected to it e Special Power Supply A regulated Power Supply and a special
3. DATA PORTS Jack to the McIntosh SACD CD Player Data In Jack Note If the CD2 unbalanced Audio Inputs are used in stead of the Balanced CDI Inputs then connect the Control Cable to the CD2 Data Port 4 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 TUN ER DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Tuner Data In Tuner 1 5 Connect any remaining McIntosh Source Compo nents in a similar manner Note With the addition of a McIntosh Power Control ler 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 How to Connect Power and Data Control RISK OF ELEOTRIC SHOOK McIntosh MA6300 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER NOT OPEN McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NEW YORK MADE IN USA AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ce nus SPEAKERS maa ma OO 120V N 50 60Hz 3 2A eee NS aaa POWER un DATA PORTS POWER MAIN TAPE CONTROL Gm DVD TUNER AMPIN OUT our TAPE TUNER TV Dyo te oe wi en T 5AL 250V U D r v SLO BLO _ 3000000 i 1 DATA PORTS m o McIntosh SACD CD Player McIntosh Tuner McIntosh monadi EEN GH Ee AN ua EEN TUNER 2 OUTPUTS TUNER 2 OUTPUT LEVEL How to Connect Audio Component
4. Read the Upper Meter Scale if the Loudspeakers connected to the MA6300 are of 8 Ohm Impedance and the Lower Meter Scale 1f they are 4 Ohms Power Guard During normal operation the Front Panel Power Guard Indicators will momentarily illuminate during peaks in the audio signals In the event the MA6300 overheats due to improper ventilation and or high am bient temperature the internal protection circuits will activate The Front Panel Power Guard Indicators will continuously illuminate and the audio will be muted How to Operate the MA6300 When the MA6300 has returned to a safe operating temperature normal operation will resume How To Make A Tape Recording 1 Select the signal you wish to record with the appro priate Source Push button 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 press the TAPE Push button Note The MA6300 TAPE OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME or BALANCE controls Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the MA6300 stop functioning the microprocessors can be reset by per forming the following 1 Press and hold in the STANDBY ON Push button for approximately five seconds 2 When the MA6300 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 MA6300 will resume nor
5. voltage 1s 25 3V across 4 ohms Output Load Impedance 8 and 4 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 005 maximum harmonic distortion at any power level from 250 milliwatts to rated power 20Hz to 20 000Hz Dynamic Headroom 1 4dB Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from 20Hz to 20 000Hz 0 3dB from 10Hz to 100 000Hz Preamplifier Main Output IV for rated input 8V Maximun Sensitivity for rated output High Level 250mV unbalanced 500mV balanced Phono 2 5mV Power Amp In 1V 18 Signal To Noise Ratio A Weighted High Level 97dB below rated output Phono 90dB below 10mV input Power Amplifier 110 below rated output Intermodulation Distortion 0 005 maximum if the instantaneous peak power output is rated power or less per channel with both channels operating for any combination of frequencies from 20Hz to 20 000Hz Wide Band Damping Factor 200 at 8 ohms 100 at 4 ohms Input Impedance High Level 20K ohms Phono 47K ohms 65pF Power Amp In 10K ohms Maximum Input Signal High Level 8V Phono 90mV Power Amplifier In 8V Main Output Impedance 50 ohms Power Guard Less than 2 THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 1 000Hz Voltage Gain High Level to Tape Output OdB High Level to Main Output 12dB Phono to Main Output 52dB Specifications Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 3 6 amps 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 3 6 amps 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 3 2 amps 220 Volts 5
6. McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NEW YORK MADE IN USA SERIAL NUMBER SPEAKERS 4 Ea Sa eee DATA PORTS POWER CONTROL CD1 DVD TUNER AMP 9 9 9 AO det gums DATA PORTS mma L To AC Outlet Midrange Y Adapters Midrange High High Frequency Frequency Sections Sections zb McIntosh Power Amplifier Low p Frequency Section mk partial view Ill rh H VG N l Ni UL Ah i i N POWER BALANCED INPUTS UNBALANCED R MONO L L Lei I R MONO RIGHT OUTPUT 4 Our STEREO BRIDGED ALLEL 2 MONO Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack 6 gt gt gt s sm lt FWF7 a o ET T Z T CEZZZEZZZz SFSFZSemzo o m SE G G vGz GO ssruszzGe _ _ eu maR ae _ zz Meter indicates the Left Channel LED indicates when the Left LED indicates when the Right Indicates the Audio Standby Power Output of the amplifier Channel Amplifier POWER Channel Amplifier POWER Output 1s Muted On Indicator GUARD circuit activates GUARD circuit activates The LEDs above the push buttons IR Sensor receives Indicates the MONO Meter indicates the Right Channel indicate the current source selected commands from a Mode is active Output of the amplifier Remote Control POWER GUARD BALANCE AS Melntosh MA6300 6 TEGRA
7. in each Loudspeaker Rotate the BALANCE counter clockwise to emphasize the Left Channel by reducing the level of the Right Channel Rotate the BALANCE clockwise to emphasize the Right Channel by reduc ing the level of the Left Channel 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 Note The signals at the TAPE OUT Jacks are not af fected Mute Press the MUTE Push button on the Front Panel or CJ RIGHT O POWER QUTPUT VOLUME o STANDBY ON TAPE TV MONO MUTE O Figure 8 14 Remote Control to mute the audio in all outputs except the HEADPHONES and TAPE OUTPUT The MUTE LED above the push button flashes to indicate that Mute is active To un mute the audio press MUTE Push button again press the Remote Control Volume Push button s or press a Source Push button Headphones Jack Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Head phones Jack for private listening Press the MUTE Push button to mute the Loudspeakers Note The Headphone Output is optimized for imped ances ranging from 16 to 250 ohms Power Output Meters The MA6300 Power Output Meters indicate the power delivered to the Loudspeakers 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 of a 2 000Hz tone burst
8. 0 60Hz at 1 8 amps 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 1 8 amps 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 1 8 amps Note Refer to the rear panel of the MA6300 for the cor rect voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height 1s 7 5 8 inches 19 37cm including feet Depth is 22 inches 55 88cm including the Front Panel Knobs and Cables Weight 37 pounds 16 8 kg net 55 pounds 24 9 kg in ship ping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 25 inches 63 5cm Depth is 27 inches 68 6cm Height is 12 inches 30 5cm Packing Instructions Packing Instructions SSS eee ee Hl In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for Quantity shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below It is very important that the four plas tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment 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 FOOT 4 IMPORTANT 10 32 x 3 4 Read Above SCREW WITH PLASTIC FOOT SPACERS 2 BOTTOM PAD WOOD SKID WASHER 2
9. 10 x 2 1 4 SCREW 2 INSIDE CARTON 1 4 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 m 0 Part Number 033888 033887 033697 033725 034301 033699 017218 101204 104033 017937 100159 104083 Description Shipping carton only End cap Inside carton only Top pad Bottom pad Shipping skid Plastic foot spacers 10 x 2 1 4 wood screws 10 x 1 3 4 flat washer Plastic foot 10 32 x 3 4 screw 10 7 16 Flat washer INSIDE CARTON END CAP 4 SHIPPING CARTON McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Part No 04116700
10. ATORY INC BINGHAMTON NEW YORK MADE IMUSA AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NAPAS OUVRIR f SERIAL NUMBER CE SPEAKERS 4 RIGHT 120V 50 60Hz 3 2A Na POWER CONTROL T 5AL 250V SLO BLO EE SUM DATA PORT MAIN OUT CDI balanced INPUTS sends data signals sends signals to a accept high level pro from all the Data separate external gram source signals Ports to McIntosh Power Amplifier Main Fuse holder refer to Source Components POWER AMP IN TAPE OUT GND terminal information on the back for control with the inputs accept signals sends signals accepts a ground panel of your MA6300 to MA6300 Remote from a separate to the input wire from a determine the correct fuse Control external Preamplifier of a recording turntable size and rating device Me How to Connect Power and Data Control The MA6300 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 MA6300 Remote Control For additional information refer to Connector and Cable Information on page 4 1 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 POW ER CONTROL Jack to the Power Control In on the McIntosh SACD CD Player 2 Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh SACD CD Player Power Control Out Jack to the Power Control In jack on the McIntosh Tuner 3 Connect a Control Cable from the MA6300 CD
11. McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com 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 I NTN Ad BW NY na 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 plug has two blades and a 10 11 19 13 14 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A A AV S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL thir
12. NER BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA MGINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13003 MADE IN USA TUNER TUNER2 OUTPUTS PO POWER OUTPUTS VARIABLE map LU CONTROL 120V 5o6oHz20 WATTS Dana FIXED VARIABLE N N Ja Si A 00 TUNER 2 OUTPUT LEVEL Me Connecting Loudspeakers Caution The supplied AC Power Cord should not 2 Connect the loudspeaker hookup cables to the be connected to the Rear Panel of the output terminals that match the impedance of your MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loud EEN loudspeakers being careful to observe the correct speaker Connections have been made 7 polarities Failure to observe this could result in Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 3 Connect the MA6300 Power Cord to a live AC Electric Shock For additional instruction outlet Note If desired the twisted ends can be tinned with solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lug and or banana con on making Loudspeaker Connections con tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical Support E When connecting Loudspeakers to the MA6300 it is very important to use cables of adequate size so Spade lug or prepared wire connection there is little to no power loss in the cables The size is Insert the spade lug connector or prepared sec specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG American Wire fino the cable end into the tecminal side me Gauge The smaller the Gauge number the larger the cess hole a
13. R Core Power Transformer ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies e 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 MA6300 will be retained for many years Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA6300 There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA6300 into cabinets Front View of the MA6300 17 112 44 45cm POWER QUTPUT Van 7 4 8 7 5 8 oe 1 8 1 Ocm 1 9 37cm Aa aaa Side View of the MA6300 DOOOO0000 a 18 472 mp gt U 46 99cm 1 T 43 18cm Rear View of the MA6300 m 3 16 6 1 2 17 0 48cm 16 51cm 43 18cm A Melntosk MAs300 et AMPLIFIER 1 3 11 6 i 206cm 6 5 16 3 1 32 12 5185 W 1 14 1 1 Ee 16 03cm 7 70cm 32 gem 7 3 18cm m 23 ER Me Installation The MA6300 can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet It also can be custom installed in a pi
14. TED AMPLIFIER O EI GI fa saa AA BALANCE Control allows MONO Push button VOLUME C ontrol allows adjustment of the relative vol combines the Left and adjustment of the listening ume balance between channels Right Channel signals for level for both channels Monophonic Sound Connection for low impedance Source Push buttons Push to mute the audio from STANDBY ON Push button dynamic headphones for private select audio signals from the Loudspeakers Head switches the MA6300 ON listening seven inputs for listening phones are not affected or OFF Standby and resets the microprocessors How to Operate the MA6300 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY ON Push button lights to indicate the MA6300 is in Standby mode To Switch ON the MA6300 press the STANDBY ON Push button on the Front Panel or the O Power Push button on the Remote Control The MUTE LED will light for approx1mately two seconds after turn on Refer to figures 8 and 9 Source Selection Select the desired source with the appropriate push button switch on the Front Panel or Remote Control Volume Control Rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control or use the VOLume or Push button on the Remote Control for the desired listening level CJ LEFT BALANCE TUNER PHONO HEADPHONES CD1 CD2 O POWER GUARD wm INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Balance Control Rotate the Front Panel BALANCE Control as needed to achieve approximately equal listening volume levels
15. d 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 is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power EN 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 KS 18 19 To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside supply cord or plug s 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 e
16. ece of furniture or cabinet of your choice The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MA6300 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 MA6300 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 MA6300 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MA6300 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 fol lowing minimum spacing dimensions for cool opera tion 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 Integrated Amplifier so that air flow is not obstructed Allow 19 1 2 inches 49 53cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 1 8 inch 2 9cm in front of the mounting panel for knob 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 MA6300 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cut
17. ers Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions and Disc Selection on certain McIntosh Disc Players Use to select tuner presets disc tracks or any numbered operation Selects Functions as a shift key when used with the AM or FM SO TUNER PHAW push buttons to select Output 1 ges or 2 Selects one of the seven available Audio Sources McIntosh 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 HRO71 Remote Control is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6300 via the Data Ports Note If at any time the MA6300 seems unresponsive to HRO70 Remote Control Commands press the M 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 HEADPHONES and TAPE OUT PUT The MUTE LED above the push button will flash on and off to indicate that Mute is active To un mute the audio press MUTE Push button again 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 Pus
18. h 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 de sired broadcast band Press and release the Seek or Seek Push button to seek the next available station Press and hold a Seek or Seek Push button to seek continuously from station to station Band Depending on the McIntosh Tuner connected to the MA6300 pressing the BAND Push button will either review Tuner Station Presets or switch between avail able Radio Station Tuning Bands Volume Press the VOLume or 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 Ace 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 Specifications Power Output 100 watts into an 8 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output The output RMS voltage 1s 28 3V across 8 ohms 160 watts into a 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output The output RMS
19. mal operation Note This can be performed with the MA6300 On or in the Standby Mode PD DISP VOL GUIDE LEVEL pm MODE EXIT SETUP 1 OUTPUT 2 PRESET vk EK a ER ER ED aao Co o pows CD2 TUNER PH AUX sese OO o McIntosh a C SE G Figure 9 Note For an explanation of the Remote Control Push button functions refer to pages 16 and 17 16 Remote Control Push Buttons LED illuminates during the time a re Press to Power the MA6300 ON mote command is sent to the MA6300 Turns AC Power ON or OFF to Press to Power the MA6300 OFF certain McIntosh Components when l P to select tain f ti connected via the Data Port ress to select certain functions of a McIntosh Tuner connected to the MA6300 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 a variety of McIntosh Components Selects On Screen Functions on a 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 i a Press MODE to switch between Stereo and Mono Modes Also allows exiting _ WH out ofthe setup mode Mutes the audio en 1 OUTPUT 2 ET Selects FM Tuner Operating Func tions or Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Play
20. nd tighten the terminal cap until the Wate SIZE cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide wires cannot slip out Refer to figures 4 5 amp 6 ehe 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet p 7 62 meters 15 24 meters 30 48 meters Impedance or less or less or less 80hms 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG 1 Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 attach to the Amplifier by choosing one of the methods below Bare wire cable ends Banana plug connection Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of cable ends refer to figures 1 2 amp 3 If the cable the terminal Refer to figure 7 is stranded carefully twist the strands together Note Banana Plugs as tightly as possible are for use in the United States and Canada only Figure 7 10 Connecting Loudspeakers McIntosh Loudspeaker McIntosh Loudspeaker QO0000 QOOOOO Ulelach A A Meln osh MA6300 INTEGRATED AMALIFIER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC B NGHAM ON NEW YORK MADE IN USA AVIS RISQUE DECHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR ERIAL C MBER O O O FS 7N FS A TO Oj TO Oj 120V N 50 60Hz 3 2A mm DATA PORTS mmm INPUTS CONTROL CD1 DVD TUNER Ai our ur TAPE TUNER cD 2 9 9 9 EDOOOOOO nr Ca Se ops TAPE 6666 EDOOOOOO mma DATA PORTS me
21. ons 16 How to Operate by Remote Control 17 Additional Information fe 5 ECS E 18 Packing TNS C0 IGE Oleg ccs rate AG aa 19 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MA6300 Integrated Amplifier 2 The Main AC Power going to the MA6300 and any other McIntosh Component s should not be applied until all the system components are connected together Failure to do so could result in mal functioning of some or all of the system s normal operations When the MA6300 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode the Microprocessor s Circuitry inside each com ponent is active and communication is occurring between them The Remote Control Supplied with the MA6300 Integrated Amplifier is capable of operating other components For additional information go to www mcintoshlabs com UI Copyright 2009 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA6300 Refer to the dia gram for connection PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Output PIN 3 Output sel aes Power Control Connector The MA6300 Power Control Output Jack sends Power On Off Signals when connected to other McIntosh Components A 1 8 cum inch stereo mini phone plug is used NIC for connection
22. out HEADPHONES 01 lt WATTSS OHM a O 100 aloo DL ia Cafe a 100 zu 20 FA 2 20 so O POWER QUTPUT ff NR POWER QUTPUT L 5 R nen 8 16 83cm 6 5 8 Opening MA6300 Side View in Custom Cabinet Support D D for Ventilation e Shelf N a Spacers MA6300 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet 2 5 08cm Note Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit For purposes of clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale Opening 35 56cm for Ventilation BR ne ne 7 Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL Output sends a JUMPER PLUGS connect SPEAKERS LEFT PHONO accepts signals turn on signal to a McIntosh Source the Preamplifier MAINOUT output connections from a Moving Magnet Component or Power Control unit Jacks to the POWER AMP for 4 or 8 ohm phono cartridge when the MA6300 is turned on IN Jacks and are needed for loudspeakers normal operation Connect the MA6300 power DATA PORTS send SPEAKERS RIGHT TAPE TUNER TV cord to a live AC outlet signals to McIntosh output connections DVD and CD inputs Refer to information on the Source Components for 4 or 8 ohm accept high level pro back panel of your MA6300 to allow control with loudspeakers gram source signals to determine the correct volt the MA6300 Remote age for your unit Control A wee A tIniosh maesdo INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER McINTOSH LABOR
23. quipment 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 HA YY YY YY YY z777 Your decision to own this McIntosh MA6300 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 in 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 awe Q ee 75 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 Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Technical Assistance CR CA If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipmen
24. s How to Connect Audio Components 1 Connect a Balanced Audio Cable from the McIn tosh SACD CD Player Audio Outputs to the MA6300 CD1 INPUTS Note The unbalanced Audio Outputs from the McIn tosh CD Player connected to the CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced CDI Inputs 2 Connect an Audio Cable from a McIntosh Tuner 1 Fixed Outputs to the MA6300 TUNER INPUTS 3 Connect an Audio Cable from a Turntable to the PHONO INPUTS and the Turntable Ground Con nection to the GND grounding post 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 5 Connect any remaining Source Components in a similar manner CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK A A AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR O 120V N 50 60Hz 3 2A E T 5AL Ga SLO Of x McIntosh SACD CD Player MeIntash MA6300 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NEW YORK MADE IN USA SERIAL CE cm aaa SPEAKERS 4 Baa RIGHT O INPUTS DATA PORTS mm CONTROL o DVD TUNER W OUT Our TAPE TUNER PHONO GND O O OQ O EI sm amp cp amp TAPE GI TV 66 6 O o gue DATA PORTS mamm Q 2000 QG TE ae 6 o McIntosh Tuner Ei DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED McIntosh mco201 McIntosh SACD CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC MR85 AM FM TU
25. t 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 is 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 Dale IH EU OT 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 3 Taole of E EE 3 General LINO MATON aaa a Kada 3 Connector and Cable Information 4 II OU AA 4 Perlormance Features ee EE 4 IR EEN 5 IVS CA AA 6 Connections Rear Panel Connections esse een 7 How to Connect Power and Data Control 8 How to Connect Audio Components 9 How to Connect Loudspeakers ennienn siezege 10 How to Connect an external Power Amplifier 12 Front Panel Features Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons ATI Ma E 13 Operation How to Operate the MA6300 nenn 14 Remote Control Remote Control Push butt
26. to the Power Control Grond Output on the MA6300 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 shielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end Data Port Connectors The MA6300 Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to McIntosh Source Compo ae Dat nents A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone Bee plug 1s used for connection NIC Data Ground McIntosh Plug In Jumper Connector The MA6300 utilizes a phono style Plug In Jumper to connect the MAIN OUTPUT Preamplifier Output jack to the POWER AMPlifier INPUT jack for each channel Note The Jumper Connector is avail able 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 MA6300 Inte grated Amplifier The Power Amplifier section of the MA6300 with a power output of 100 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 MA6300 reproduction is sonically trans parent and absolutely accurate The McIntosh Sound is The Sound of the Music Itself Performance Features SERGE
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