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OWNER’S
MANUAL
Surround Decoder, Dolby Digital
(AC-3)
â
MAC-3
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the Double D symbol
are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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- Page 1 Surround Decoder, Dolby Digital (AC-3) â MAC-3 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic” and the Double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to Operate with a C39/MX130 ........ 12 Customer Service For use with a McIntosh MVS-3 and MC7106 If at any time you have questions about your MAC-3 Sur- How to Connect in a Stand Alone System ......9 round Decoder, please contact: Delay Calibration for Center and Surround Channels ............ -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY damage to the product due to lightning or power line INSTRUCTIONS! surges. 8. Do not use attachments not recommended in this owner’s manual as they may cause hazards. PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. Installation: 9. -
Page 4: Introduction
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged, Remote Controlled by a C39 or MX130 B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into When used with a C39 or MX130, the MAC-3 inputs can the equipment, be selected by remote control. - Page 5 · Automatic Power On-Off An electronic Volume Control adjusts all six channels The MAC-3 AC power can be turned on or off with a with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Power Control signal from a McIntosh Control Center or other McIntosh accessory component.
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Page 6: Installation
Installation Installation The MAC-3 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, stand- sible operating temperature. ing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece A custom cabinet installation should provide the follow- of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The required panel ing minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. -
Page 7: Rear Panel Switches And Connections
Rear Panel Switches and Connections Rear Panel Switches and Connections Connect the MAC-3 power When the MAC-3 is being used in a system cord to a live AC outlet. with a C39 or MX130 the POWER CONTROL Refer to information on the... -
Page 8: How To Connect With A C39/Mx130
Connect the DVD digital output, either opti- MX130 SUM DATA jack. cal or coaxial, to the MAC-3 DVD DIGI- 4. Connect the MAC-3 PWR CTRL IN jack to the C39 or TAL INPUT. MX130 POWER CONTROL jack. 3. SAT (Satellite Receiver) NOTE: A Power Control and Data cable consists of shielded a. -
Page 9: How To Connect In A Stand Alone System
Stand Alone System How to Connect in a Stand Alone System 1. Connect the MAC-3 power cord to a live AC outlet. a. Connect the MLD7020 RF OUT to the AC-3 RF input 2. Connect the six MAC-3 Audio Outputs to the matching on the MAC-3. -
Page 10: Front Panel Controls, Push-Buttons, Switches And Displays
L (Left Front), C (Cen- LOG INPUT. push-button turns the ter), R (Right Front), LFE (Low Frequency MAC-3 on and off, and Effects), LS (Left Surround), S (Pro Logic can reset all the MAC-3 Surround), R (Right Surround) microprocessors. -
Page 11: Delay Calibration For Center And Surround Channels
This differ- ence in sound arrival times can degrade the listening percep- NOTE: The MAC-3 center delay can be adjusted from 0 to tion of some sound tracks. The MAC-3 allows you to adjust 5ms. -
Page 12: How To Operate With A C39/Mx130
MAC-3 INPUT switch. ting. This would correspond to a typical listening room The DVD input on the MAC-3 is the same as the V- where the surround speakers are 5 feet closer to the listening AUX input on the Control Center. If any input other than area than the front speakers. - Page 13 In the event that the controls of the MAC-3 stop function- When the Center speaker covers the frequency range ing, there is a user reset function built in. While the MAC-3 only down to 80Hz, set the switch to SMALL. A built-in...
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Page 14: System Level Calibration
Down push-buttons from the listening area. You can also use the MAC-3 volume control. If an adjustment is NOTE: When the MAC-3 is used in a system with the C39 or made on a channel, there is an additional 2 second time... -
Page 15: How To Operate In A Stand Alone System
HR39/HR130 Remote Control which performs the same functions as the SYS CAL push-button. NOTE: This will activate the MAC-3’s built in sensor for receiving the remote control commands from the 4. While seated in the listening area, note the volume levels optional HR39/HR130 remote control. - Page 16 HR130 Remote Control. These adjustments will stay as long switch to NONE. The Center channel signal is sent to the as the MAC-3 is turned on, but will be erased when the left and right front speakers. This mode of operation results MAC-3 is turned off.
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Page 17: A Place For Your Notes
A Place for Your Notes NOTE: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and/or major changes in voltage. A Place for Your Notes... -
Page 18: Specifications
Dolby Digital Left, Center Right Small speakers: 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 45 watts. 80Hz-20,000Hz. 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 45 watts. Surround Small speakers: NOTE: Refer to the rear panel of the MAC-3 for the correct 80Hz-20,000Hz voltage Subwoofer: 20Hz-80Hz. Dimensions Front Panel: 17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) Wide, 3-9/16”... -
Page 19: Packing Instruction
If a shipping car- ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or 017218 Plastic foot write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora- 100159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw tory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 20 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 04049101...
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