McIntosh MA 6500 Owners Manual
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2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is in- tended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user serviceable parts inside. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of im- portant operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the litera- ture accompanying the appliance. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 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. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 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. 15. 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. 16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle. 17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.
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3 Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A Moment Thank You Copyright 1999, 2004, 2006 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 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: Your decision to own this McIntosh MA6500 Integrated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh dedication to Quality, is assurance 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 possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name: 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 as- sistance 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 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 tech- nical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-723-3636 Table of Contents Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 3 Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 3 Table of Contents and Important Information ................... 3 Connector Information and Introduction ........................... 4 Performance Features ....................................................... 4 Dimensions........................................................................ 5 Installation........................................................................ 6 Rear Panel Connections and Switch ................................. 7 How to Connect for Loudspeakers .................................... 8 How to Connect Audio Components ................................. 9 How to Connect for a Second Room ............................... 10 Front Panel Controls, Display, Indicator Push-Button and Switch............................................................................. 11 How to Operate ............................................................... 12 Remote Control Push-Buttons......................................... 14 How to Operate by Remote Control ................................ 15 Performance Charts ........................................................ 16 Specifications.................................................................. 18 Packing Instruction ......................................................... 19 Important Information 1. Connecting Cables are 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. 2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MA6500 Integrated Amplifier. 3. There is a built-in turn on delay which will mute the speaker outputs for approximately two seconds when the amplifier is turned on. 4. It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size be used in your music system, to ensure that there will be no power loss or heating. Cable size is specified in Gauge numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire size: If your loudspeaker cables are 25 feet (7.62m) or less, use 16 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger. If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less, use 14 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger. If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less, use 10 Gauge (AWG) wire size or larger. 5. In the event that the MA6500 Integrated Amplifier over heats, due to improper ventilation and/or extremely high ambient temperature, the built in protection circuits will activate. The MA6500 Front Panel Power Guard LEDs will both continuously indicate On and the audio output signal will be muted. When the temperature of the MA6500 has returned to a safe condition, sound will return and the Power Guard Indicators will return to normal operation.