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  • Page 1 MA9500 Integrated Amplifier Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de façon your McIntosh, but to make sure you have the best contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modification à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée...
  • Page 3 2 Chambers Street Muting the Audio: ..........15 Binghamton, New York 13903 Connecting Speakers (Spade Lug): ......10 Getting the Most Out of Your MA9500 ....16 Navigating the Front Panel ........11 Using the Autoformer: ..........16 Technical Assistance: ..(607) 723-3512 Navigating the Remote Control ......12 Using the Eight-Band Equalizer: ......16...

  • Page 4: Trademark And License Information

    Trademark and License Information Dimensions The McIntosh MA9500 incorporates copyright 1/2" protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents 44.5cm and other intellectual property rights. The MA9500 WAT T S WAT T S .30 3.0 30 3.00 .30 3.0 30 3.00 - 20...

  • Page 5: Installation

    Custom Cabinet Cutout a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet PUSH - TRIM TRIM / SETUP HOLD - SETUP ADJUST may be removed from the bottom of the MA9500 when it is HEADPHONE OUTPUTS EQUALIZER MUTE STANDBY/ON custom installed as outlined below.

  • Page 6: Input And Control

    Connecting Devices (Diagrams) Input and Control: MA9500 Connection Diagram - Input and Control IR Sensor Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Control Cable* Audio Signal Cable Loudspeaker Cable 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
  • Page 7 Output and Loudspeakers: MA9500 Connection Diagram - Output and Loudspeaker Connection Legend: Data Cable* Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable Ground Wire Power Amplifier - Secondary Room Power Control Cable* Audio Signal Cable Loudspeaker Cable 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
  • Page 8 12 13 14 15 19 20 22 23 R OUTPUT L OUTPUT MA9500 INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER 8Ω 8Ω McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS 17 18 POWER CONTROL DA2 DIGITAL AUDIO MODULE DATA PORTS CTRL OUTPUTS...

  • Page 9: Connector And Cable Information

    Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced PIN 6 PIN 9 (DB9-pin5) is only compatiable with ARC TVs. Other Input Connectors on the MA9500. Refer to the dia- Output Terminal Connector devices will not work. gram for connection: When cables with spade lugs are used PIN 1: Shield/Ground 16.

  • Page 10: Connecting Loudspeakers

    Finally, to secure the wires in place, use the included McIntosh Wrench and turn the posts one quarter turn (90°) clockwise. *WARNING: Overtightening can cause damage.

  • Page 11: Navigating The Front Panel

    (see Page 13). damage. 4. Information Display: This will show information 9. IR Sensor: This is how the MA9500 receives based on your current selection. Shows inputs and commands from your Remote Control. Menu options for navigation.

  • Page 12: Navigating The Remote Control

    This is also used to adjust the tuner downwards. on the MA9500. Refer to HR085 Owner's Manual on www.mcintoshlabs.com.

  • Page 13: The Setup Menu

    Setting Up Your MA9500 The Setup Menu: Output Settings: See the previous section for instructions on entering, SETUP: Outputs Using Knobs for Menu Navigation: navigating, and adjusting Settings in the Setup Menu. (Hold Input) In addition to their normal use, you will use the Input The following is a list of the available Settings ↓...
  • Page 14 [ input name ]: Enables Passthru for the signal connected digital devices, adjust their individual the TRIG 1 and TRIG 2 ports when the MA9500 is received by the MA9500 from the selected Input, volumes with this Setting. The defaults are +15dB for turned On or Off.

  • Page 15: Factory Reset

    To correct this, you can raise or You can change the current playback source by lower the Volume of an Input as it enters the MA9500 Power Saving Settings: rotating the Input Control Knob or by using the Input by adjusting its Trim level with this Setting.
  • Page 16 The Power Guard LED lights the audio frequencies, enable the Equalizer (with the When using the MA9500 as part of a home theater on the front panel will be lit when it automatically button on the front panel or in the Trim Functions system, you will likely want to enable audio Passthru activates.

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    "Tap" serves no function for the a Windows computer, you will need to download and to remove the Jumper Plugs to use the MA9500 as a MA9500 and will not do anything. install the software drivers to your computer first. You...

  • Page 18: Preamplifier Specifications

    Preamplifier Specifications Output Load Impedance 2, 4 or 8 ohms Digital Input Sample Rates Frequency Response Optical: PCM - 16Bit, 24Bit - 44.1kHz to 192kHz Rated Power Band +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Coaxial: PCM -16Bit, 24Bit - 44.1kHz to 192kHz 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz MCT: PCM, SACD, -16Bit, 24Bit - 44.1kHz to 192kHz...

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 3.3 amps Standby: Less than 0.25 watt 401212 1/4-20 hex cap x 2-1/4 inch screw Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA9500 for the correct voltage. 104058 1/4 inch flat washer 1-1/2 inch Overall Dimensions Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)

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