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 and Output Connectors on the MA7000. Refer to the dia- gram for connection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output Power Control Connector The MA7000 Power Control Output Jack sends Power On/ Off Signals when co...
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 MA7000. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MA7000 into cabinets. 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 8- 13/16 " 22.38cm Front View of the MA7000 Rear View of the M...
Page 6 - Custom Cabinet Cutout; in Custom Cabinet
6 Installation Installation The MA7000 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 MA7000 when it is custom installed as outlined below. Th...
Page 7 - Rear Panel Connections
7 Rear Panel Connections Connect the MA7000 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your MA7000 to determine the correct voltage for your unit POWER CONTROL ACC Output sends a turn-On, turn-Off signal to a McIn- tosh Component when using the MA7000 Remote Control AC...
Page 8 - Connecting Components; Power Control Connections:; Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used instead of; AC Power Cords Connections:
8 Connecting Components The MA7000 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 MA7000 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to t...
Page 9 - How to Connect; Figure 1; Figure 4
9 out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6. Banana plug connection: Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the termi- nal. Refer to fig- ures A and B. Note: Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and Canada only. When making Loudspeaker Connections to the MA7000 refer to Connection Diag...
Page 10 - Remote Control Push-Buttons; Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above
10 Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the MA7000 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 11 - Note: The Record Signals present at REC OUTPUTS are not
11 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 MA7000 via the Data Ports. Input Source Selection Press the appropriate Source Push-button to sele...
Page 13 - Figure 7
13 How to Operate the MA7000 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MA7000 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MA7000, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the Power Push-button on the Remote Control. The MUTE LED will light for approximately ...
Page 14 - Using a Separate Power Amplifier; Figure 9; How to Operate the MA7000, con’t; Reset of Microprocessors
14 How to Operate the MA7000, con’t Using a Separate Power Amplifier There are two different ways to use a separate power am- plifier with a MA7000. The first way is to use the separate amplifier instead of the MA7000 built-in Power Amplifier. Connect the Loudspeakers to the separate power amplifier...
Page 15 - Preamplifier Design Philosophy
15 Technical Description McIntosh Laboratory, the company who introduced the world’s first amplifier that could be called “High Fidel- ity”, has done it again. The McIntosh engineering staff has created a power amplifier without compromise, using the most advanced McIntosh circuit design concepts. A...
Page 16 - Power Amplifier Design Philosophy
16 sealed with tiny leads protruding from either end. Refer to figure 10. These leads extend into the tube and overlap one another with a separation of a few thou- sandths of an inch. The leads are made from a ferrous material that is inf luenced by a magnetic field. They are first plated with gold ...
Page 17 - Technical Description, con’t; Autoformers
17 Technical Description, con’t Autoformers All solid state power amplifier output circuits work best into what is called an optimum load. This optimum load may vary considerably from what a loudspeaker requires. In the case of more than one loudspeaker connected in parallel, the load to the power a...
Page 18 - Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA7000 for the correct
18 Specifications Specifications Power Output 250 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous average 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 ...