Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY
2 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger- ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 1. Read these instructions. 2. ...
Page 4 - Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features; Introduction
4 XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA6300. Refer to the diagram for con- nection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output Power Control Connector The MA6300 Power Control Output Jack sends Power On/ Off Signals when connected to ...
Page 5 - The following dimensions can assist in determining the
5 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA6300. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MA6300 into cabinets. 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 7- 5/8 " 19.37cm 3/16 " 0.48cm 17" 43.18cm Front View ...
Page 6 - Custom Cabinet Cutout; in Custom Cabinet
6 Installation 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 piece 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 outlined below. Th...
Page 7 - Rear Panel Connections; DVD and CD2 inputs; MAIN OUT
7 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MA6300 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your MA6300 to determine the correct voltage for your unit POWER CONTROL Output sends a turn-on signal to a McIntosh Source Component or Power Control unit when the MA6300 is turned ...
Page 8 - McIntosh SACD/CD Player
8 How to Connect Power and Data Control 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 Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA6300 ...
Page 9 - Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs from the McIntosh; How to Connect Audio Components
9 How to Connect Audio Components 1. Connect a Balanced Audio Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Audio Outputs to the MA6300 CD1 INPUTS. Note: The unbalanced Audio Outputs from the McIntosh CD Player connected to the CD2 INPUTS may be used instead of the Balanced CD1 Inputs. 2. Connect an Audio ...
Page 10 - How to Connect Loudspeakers; Figure 1
10 Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be connected to the Rear Panel of the MA6300 Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Connec- tions have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connec- tions contact your McInt...
Page 11 - McIntosh Loudspeaker
11 How to Connect Loudspeakers + + - - McIntosh Loudspeaker McIntosh Loudspeaker To AC Outlet
Page 12 - McIntosh Power Amplifier; “Y” Adapters
12 How to Connect an external Power Amplifier How to Connect an External Power Amplifier The MA6300 has the ability to be connected to an exter- nal Preamplifier and/or Power Amplifier. In the example below, the MA6300 is connected to an external McIntosh Power Amplifier and to a McIntosh Loudspeake...
Page 15 - How to Operate the MA6300, con’t; How To Make A Tape Recording; Note: The MA6300 TAPE OUTPUTS are not affected by the; Reset of Microprocessors; Note: This can be performed with the MA6300 On or in
15 How to Operate the MA6300, con’t internal protection circuits will activate. The Front Panel Power Guard Indicators will continuously illuminate and the audio will be muted. When the MA6300 has returned to a safe operating temperature, normal operation will resume. How To Make A Tape Recording 1....
Page 16 - Remote Control Push-Buttons; Press to Power ON
16 Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the MA6300 ON or OFF Selects one of the seven available Audio Sources Selects a Disc Player, Music Server or Tape Recorder Function and also performs various functions on a variety of McIntosh Components Use to select tuner presets, disc tracks or any nu...
Page 17 - Note: Your McIntosh Dealer can assist you with the instal-
17 How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied Remote Control is capable of directly con- trolling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA6300. Earlier McIntosh source components and other brand source components can be controlled by ...
Page 18 - Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA6300 for the correct
18 Specifications Specifications Power Output 100 watts into an 8 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage is 28.3V across 8 ohms 160 watts into a 4 ohm load is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output. The output RMS voltage is 25.3V acr...