McIntosh MA 9000 Owners Manual
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2 Your decision to own this McIntosh MA9000 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.Copyright 2017 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. Table of Contents Thank You Please Take A Moment Technical Assistance 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 Fa x: 607-724 - 0549 Customer Ser vice 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 Fa x: 607-723 -1917 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: Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document Impo\ rtant Additional Operation Information Guide Safety Instructions .............................................................. 2 (Separate Sheet) ............................Important Additional Operation Information Guide Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................... 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................... 2 Table of Contents ................................................................. 2 General Information ............................................................ 3 Connector and Cable Information ....................................... 3 Introduction .....................................................................* .... 4 Performance Features .......................................................... 4 Dimensions ......................................................................* .... 5 Installation .....................................................................* ...... 6 Connections: Rear Panel Connections ....................................................... 7 (Separate Sheet) ........................................................... Mc1A Connecting Components ..................................................... 8 Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) ................. Mc2A/2B Passthru Connections .......................................................... 9 Connecting for Bi-Amplification ...................................... 10 Connecting Loudspeakers ............................................ 11-12 Remote Control and Front Panel: Remote Control Push-buttons ........................................... 14 How to use the Remote Control ......................................... 15 Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack ....................................................... 16 Setup Mode: How to Operate the Setup Mode ....................................... 17 Setup Functions: Default Settings ......................................................... 17 Firmware Version ...................................................... 17 Source Input Renaming ........................................ 17 19 Output Settings .......................................................... 19 Power Control Triggers 1 and 2 .................................20 Data Ports ...................................................................20 Passthru ...................................................................... 21 Comm Port Baud Rate ............................................... 21 Remote Control Codes ............................................... 21 IR Sensor ....................................................................22 Power Mode ...............................................................22 Factory Reset .............................................................22 Microprocessor Reset ........................................................ 23 Operation: How to Operate the MA9000 ....................................... 24-31 Tr i m F u nc t i on s: Balance .......................................................................24 Equalizer Mode ..........................................................25 Trim Level ..................................................................25 Phono Adjustments ....................................................25 Mono/Stereo Mode ....................................................26 Meter Backlight .........................................................26 Display Brightness .....................................................26 Headphone HXD ........................................................27 Equalizer, Trim, Mute, Headphone Jack .................... 27 Power Output Meters, Power Guard .......................... 27 How to Make a Recording .......................................... 28 Using a Separate Power Amplifier ............................. 28 Using Output 2 and Passthru ...................................... 28 Equalizer Controls ...................................................... 29 Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs ............................ 29 USB Input Operation with a Computer ...................... 30 Resetting the MA9000 to default settings ................. 30 Photo ......................................................................* ... 32 Specifications ....................................................... 33-34 Packing Instructions ................................................. 35
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3 on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Con- trol, Trigger and Passthru Outputs. Data Port Connectors The Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to Source Compo- nents. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection. IR IN Port Connectors The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug and allows the connection of other brand IR Receiv- ers to the MA9000. RS232-C Data Port Cable The RS232 Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug to a sub miniature DB 9 connector: Output Terminal Connector When cables with spade lugs are used for Loudspeaker Connection, the spade lugs need an opening of at least 3/10 inch (7.6mm) McIntosh Plug-In Jumper Connector The MA9000 utilizes two phono style Plug-In Jump- ers to connect the Preamplifier Output to the Power Amplifier Input. Note: The Jumper Connector is available from the McIntosh Parts Department: McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No. 117781 XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Connectors on the MA9000. Refer to the diagram for connection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output Power Control and Trigger Connectors The Power Control Trigger Output Jacks send and Passthru Input Jack receives Power On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other McIntosh Components. An additional connec- tion is for controlling the illumina- tion of the Power Output Meters 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owners manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MA9000. 2. Apply AC Power to the MA9000 and other McIn- tosh Components only after all the system compo- nents are connected together. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of system operations as the Microprocessors Circuitry inside the components is active when AC Power is applied. 3. The MA9000 includes an Power Mode Auto Off Feature and the default setting is enabled. For additional information including how to disable it, refer to page 22. 4. When Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of the MA9000 has activated, the Front Panel Power Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously and the sound will be muted. 5. When the Power Transformer has overheated due to improper ventilation and/or high ambient operat- ing temperature, AC Power is removed from the MA9000. Normal operation will resume when the operating temperature is in a safe range again. 6. For the best performance and safety, it is important to always match the impedance of the Loudspeaker to the Power Amplifier connections. Refer to pages 11 and 12. Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually var ies as the Loudspeaker reproduces different frequencies. As a result, the nominal impedance rating of the Loudspeaker (usually measured at a midrange frequency) might not always agree with the impedance of the Loudspeaker at low frequencies where the greatest amount of power is required. Contact the Loudspeaker Manufac turer for additional information about the actual impedance of the Loudspeaker before connecting it to the McIntosh MA9000. 7. The MA9000 Remote Control is capable of operat-ing other components. For additional information go to www.mcintoshlabs.com. 8. The IR Input, with a 1/8 inch mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR sensors need to be connected to the MA9000. The signal from a connected External IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from the Front Panel IR Sensor. 9. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regula- tions concerning battery disposal. 10. For additional information on the MA9000 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com. Connector and Cable Information Data Signal N/CData Ground General Information Power ControlMeter Illumination Control Ground Main, Trig 1&2 and Pass Thru IR Data Control Ground N/C General Information, Connector and Cable Information PIN 1 PIN 6 PIN 5 PIN 9 Data In (DB9-pin2) Ground (DB9-pin5) Data Out (DB9-pin3) DB9 (male c onnector) 3/10 of an inch (7.6millimeters) PIN 2 PIN 1PIN 3 PIN 1 PIN 2 PIN 3
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14 Note: Push buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. Press to Power the Integrated Amplifier ON Use to select tuner presets, direct ac- cess an AM/FM Station Frequency, disc tracks or any numbered operation Mutes the audio Adjusts the VOLume level up or down Selects FM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output 2 when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players LEDs illuminate during the time a remote command is sent and when programming the remote control Press the Trim Push-button and then the LEVEL UP Push-button to select and adjust various functions. MENU is used with Mc- Intosh Models displaying choices on a video screen Press to Power the Integrated Amplifier OFF Scrolls through the available INPUTs Used to SELECT/Enter the indicated choice Use and to tune Up or Down the AM/FM Dial, use and for the next or previous HD Radio Program (were applicable) Activates the TRIM Mode. GUIDE is used with McIntosh Models displaying instructions on a video screen Press to change Broadcast BANDs on a connected Tuner. Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Select the DEVICE to issue a remote control command to Direct access to stored Tuner PRESETS when used with the numeric Push-buttons (0 thru 9) Press the Trim Push-button and then the LEVEL DOWN Push-button to select and adjust various functions. INFO is used with McIntosh Models displaying information on a video screen Selects transport functions of STOP, PLAY/PAUSE, RECORD, BACK for the previous-selection, FAST-RE- VERSE, FAST-FORWARD and NEXT for the next selection Selects Previous Tuner Station PRESET Tuner scans Down the dial to SEEK the next Station Selects Next Tuner Station PRESET Tuner scans Up the dial to SEEK the next Station SETUP Push-button is used as a Shift Key to select a function with blue color nomenclature HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output 1 when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players EXIT the TRIM Menu and is used with McIntosh Models displaying information or choices on a video screen
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17 Your McIntosh MA9000 has been factory configured to allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio with- out the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to the MA9000 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while performing the following steps. Note: If the MA9000 is currently On, proceed to step 2. 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or press the (Power ON) Push-button on the Remote Control to switch On the MA9000. The MA9000 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display first indicating MA9000, followed by 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 and hold in the INPUT Control until the Front Panel Information Display indicates MA9000 V1.00, (or higher Main Firmware ver- sion) - S/N: AFK (Serial Number). Refer to figure 2. 3. Rotate the INPUT Control to select the Setup Mode Menu item, SETUP: Inputs, (Hold IN- PUT). Continue to rotate the INPUT CON- T R O L t o v i e w t h e o t h e r S E T U P M o d e O p t i o n s . Refer to figure 3. 4. To exit from the SETUP Mode, press and hold in the INPUT Control and the Front Panel Display will indicate its normal display. Refer to figure 1. The MA9000 functionality is controlled by internal software that is know as Firmware. There are two Firmware Identification Numbers for the MA9000. The first Firmware Number is for the Main Circuitry of the MA9000 and can be identified at any time by How to Operate the Setup Mode The Default Settings Chart below indicates the Func- tion Name, Default Setting and the Page Number for additional information. Default Settings Firmware Version Default Settings Function Name Setting Page No. MA9000 V . 17 DA1 V . 17 INPUTS On / Rename 17 18 OUTPUTS (1 & 2) Switched19 TRIGGER 1 Output 120 TRIGGER 2 Output 220 DATA P ORT S (1 t h r u 4) All Data 20 PA S S T H RU O F F21 USB Automute ON21 RS232 (Rate) 115200 Baud21 Remote Control Codes Normal 22 IR Sensor Enabled22 Power Mode Enabled22 Setup Fig u re 2 MA9000 V1.00 S/N: AFK____ Fig u re 1 BAL 1 15% The MA9000 provides the ability to switch unused INPUTS Off (or back On if they have been previously switched Off ). The default INPUT Names can be changed to match the name of the component con- nected to it or any other custom name desired (within 10 Characters). I NPUT SWITCHED ON/OFF: In the following example, the UNBAL 4 Input will be switched Off. Note: When an INPUT is swiched Off, its name will no longer appear on the Front Panel Informa tion Display when using the INPUT Control (Front Panel or Remote Control). 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2. Input Settings utilizing the Setup Mode.1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter Setup Mode. 2. Referring to the Front Panel Information Display- the number after the character V is the Firm- ware number. Refer to figure 2. To view the second Firmware Number, which is for the Digital Audio Circuitry of the MA9000, perform the following steps: 3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter Setup Mode. 4. Rotate the INPUT Control until the Front Panel Information Display indicates DA1 Firmware, V1.00 (or higher Digital Audio Firmware ver- sion). Refer to figure 4. 5. To exit the Setup Mode, press the INPUT Control. Fig u re 3 SETUP: Inputs (Hold INPUT) Fig u re 4 DA1 FIRMWARE V1.00
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21 When the MA9000 is part of a Home Theater or Multichannel Audio System the Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/Video Processor or Surround Decoder can Passthru from the assigned MA9000 Input, into the MA9000 Power Amplifier Circurity. The Passthru Audio Signal is also available for a separate external Power Amplifier(s) via the number 1 Preamplifier Output Jacks. The Setup Mode allows selection of the specified MA9000 Input to be used for the Right and Left Front Channels. In the example below, the Right and Left Front Channels from the Audio/Video Processsor will be connected to the UN- BALANCED 6 INPUT Jacks on the MA9000. Refer to page 9 for additional connection information. Note: The Phono and Digital Inputs are not assignable as a Passthru Input. 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17. 2. Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP: Passth- ru, Off appears on the Information Display. Refer to figure 37. 3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select SETUP: Passthru, UNBAL 6 Input. Refer to figure 38. 4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control. The USB Automute Feature helps to ensure noise free playback of streaming music via the MA8900 USB In- put, as the Digital Audio Signal format changes (PCM, DSD, etc.). On occasion due to the way a Digtal Audio Music Recording was made, it may become desirable to switch Off the USB Automute Feature. To switch Off Automute, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17. 2. Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP: USB Automute, ON appears on the Information Dis- play. Refer to figure 39A. 3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select SETUP: USB Automute, OFF Input. Refer to figure 39B. 4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control. Setup, cont USB Automute SETUP: Passthru UNBAL 6 Fig u re 38 SETUP: Passthru Off Fig u re 37 Passthru The MA9000 may be remotely controlled from other equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack. The speed at which the MA9000 communicates (8 bit, no parity and 1 stop bit) with other equipment is ad- justable from 9,600 bits per second to 115,200 bits per second. To change from the default speed of 115,200 bits per second, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17. 2. Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP: RS232, 115200 Baud appears on the Information Dis- play. Refer to figure 40. 3. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to select the desired Baud Rate Speed. 4. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control. Comm Port Baud Rate Fig u re 40 SETUP: RS232 115200 Baud Fig u re 39B SETUP: USB Automute OFF SETUP: USB Automute ON Fig u re 39A