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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MXA60 Anniversary Integrated Audio System Owner’s Manual...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, Outdoor Antenna Grounding or table specified by the manu- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected INSTRUCTIONS! facturer, or sold with the appa- to the product, be sure the antenna or cable sys- ratus.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Front Panel Functions Your decision to own this McIntosh MXA60 Inte- Front Panel Displays, Controls, need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You... -
Page 5: General Information
5. For additional information on the MXA60 and XLR Connectors owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced to the MXA60 Integrated Audio System. Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com. -
Page 6: Introduction
The The MXA60 External Inputs may be renamed and the the McIntosh Loudspeakers to a high level of perfor- amplifier bias is precisely controlled over a wide range volume levels are adjustable to match the volume level mance. -
Page 7: Performance Features
MXA60 Functions. The Remote Control is • Integrated Loudspeaker Design Station Presets and they are retained in Permanent McIntosh built in a rugged brushed aluminum extru- Memory. In creating the MXA60 Loudspeaker System, all of sion case. Twin IR Emitters offer long operating the components making up the loudspeaker includ- •... -
Page 8: Dimensions
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MXA60. Front Views of the MXA60 22" 5" " 55.88cm 12.7cm 29.21cm " " 26.99cm 27.62cm Rear Views of the MXA60 " 27.62cm " 15/16 " " 24.24cm 26.99cm 27.31cm... - Page 9 Dimensions Top View of the Side Views of the MXA60 MXA60 Loudspeaker " 27.7cm " 11/16 " 27.15cm 26.99cm Front View of the MXA60 Loudspeaker without the grille " 6.35cm " " 26.67cm 22.23cm " 5/16 13.49cm " 37.79cm...
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Page 10: Rear Panel Connections
FM Unbalanced INPUT 1 POWER CONTROL Outputs send a Dipole Antenna, accepts high level pro- turn-on signal to a McIntosh Com- external FM An- gram source signals ponent when the MXA60 is On tenna or FM Cable... -
Page 11: Connecting Antennas
Connecting Antennas Connecting Antennas Antenna Connections: 1. Using the supplied AM Antenna Shielded Cable, FM Dipole Antenna connect one end into the RAA2 AM Antenna jack and the other end of the same cable into the MXA60 Tuner jack labeled RAA2 AM ANT. Note: If a longer AM Antenna Cable is needed, refer to page 4 “Connector and Cable Informa- tion”. -
Page 12: Connecting Components
The MXA60 has the ability to automatically switch specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Banana plug connection: power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of via the Power Control connections. -
Page 13: Connecting Components
Connecting Components Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Red (+) Red (+) Red (+) Black (-) Red (+) Black (-) Loudspeaker Cable Loudspeaker Cable Black (-) Black (-) Connect to AC Outlet Optional Music Server... -
Page 14: Connecting The Mxa60 With A Subwoofer
The MXA60 has the ability to automatically switch cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the plied Loudspeakers Connection Cables allow, power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components and wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6. proceed to “Optional Loudspeaker Connec- Powered Subwoofer via the Power Control connec- tions”. -
Page 15: Connecting The Mxa60 With A Subwoofer
Connecting the MXA60 with a Subwoofer Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Red (+) Red (+) Red (+) Black (-) Red (+) Black (-) Loudspeaker Cable Loudspeaker Cable Black (-) Optional Subwoofer Connect to Black (-) AC Outlet Optional Music Server... -
Page 16: Connecting The Mxa60 To An External Power Amplifier And Loudspeakers
Connections have been made. The MXA60 has the ability to automatically switch AC Power Cords Connections: power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components and 8. Connect the MXA60 and any remaining com- External Power Amplifier via the Power Control con- ponents’... -
Page 17: Fier And Loudspeakers
Connecting the MXA60 to an external Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers Optional Music Server Right Left Loudspeaker Loudspeaker Connect to AC Outlet Power Amplifier (partial view) -
Page 18: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Remote Control Push-Buttons LED illuminates during the time a remote Powers the MXA60 ON or OFF command is sent to the MXA60 Adjusts the volume level up Selects the next source and adjusts various Trim functions Adjusts the volume level down Selects the previous source and adjusts various Trim functions Mutes the audio... -
Page 19: How To Use The Remote Control
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control Pause The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MXA60 Integrated Audio Press the Pause /TUN Push-button to temporar- Trim ► System. ily stop playback of the disc. Press the TRIM Push-button until the desired Trim Note: Refer to the “How to Operate”... -
Page 20: Push-Buttons And Jack
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack LED indicates when the Left INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates LED indicates when the Right Channel Amplifier POWER the Sources, Volume, other Audio Channel Amplifier POWER Meter indicates the Left Channel Meter indicates the Right Channel GUARD circuit activates Settings, Operational Functions and GUARD circuit activates... -
Page 21: Front Panel Disc Information Display
Front Panel Disc Information Display Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates the Random Indicates when the tracks on the CD Play Mode is active disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the number of tracks on the Disc, the current Track Time, Remaining Track Time, Total Disc Playing Time, Text and various other Information... -
Page 22: How To Operate The Setup Mode
How to Operate the Setup Modes Your McIntosh MXA60 has been factory configured 2. Press and hold in the INPUT/TRIM Control (inner Default Settings for operating settings allowing immediate enjoyment knob) until the Front Panel Upper Display indi- Function Name Setting Page No. -
Page 23: Firmware Version
Setup Firmware Version character “S” appears instead of the “I”. Refer to 1. Rotate the INPUT/TRIM Control (inner knob) to The MXA60 functionality is controlled by internal figure 7. select Tuner FM and tune to a station. software that is know as Firmware. The Version of the 2. -
Page 24: How To Set The Speakers
Source Level , con’t Mode, by pressing the INPUT/TRIM Control desirable to remove from memory all or some of the SETUP: SPEAKERS (inner knob). The Front Panel Upper Display will preset stations. To accomplish this perform the follow- LARGE revert back to its normal display. ing steps: 1. -
Page 25: Tuner Regions
4. Exit from the Setup Mode, by pressing the IN- Figure 24 Your McIntosh MXA60 has been factory config- PUT/TRIM Control (inner knob). The Front Panel ured for the broadcast standards in your country. If for SETUP: TUNER... -
Page 26: How To Operate The Audio Amplifier
How to Operate the Audio Amplifier Power On Source Selection SOURCE: CD Press the VOLUME CONTROL in or press the Rotate the INPUT Con- TUBE WARMUP POWER Push-button on the Remote Control to switch trol (inner knob) or press On the MXA60. Refer to figures 27 and 31. The title the INP/TRIM p or q Figure 28 “SOURCE: CD TUBE WARMUP”... - Page 27 How to Operate the Audio Amplifier BALANCE AUTOBASS BASS: 0 dB Listening balance varies with different program sourc- The MXA60’s Autobass Circuitry compensates for es, room acoustics and listening positions relative to the human ears lack of sensitivity to low frequencies the Loudspeakers.
- Page 28 How to Operate the Audio Amplifier, con’t How to Operate the Audio Amplifier, con’t Mute “SPEAKERS: Speakers On” appears on the Front TREBLE: +10 dB Press the MUTE Push-button on the Remote Con- Panel Information Display. Refer to figure 44. ¦...
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Page 29: How To Operate The Tuner
How to Operate the Tuner, con’t How to Operate the Tuner Power Guard The McIntosh MXA60 AM/FM Tuner incorporates an Note: The “Tuner Region” setting should be checked. Refer to page 25 for additional During normal operation, the Front Panel Power advanced design circuity with many desirable perfor- information. - Page 30 How to Operate the Tuner, con’t Manual Tuning FM MODE: The default Tuning Mode for the MXA60 is STA- TUNER CONTROL: STEREO TIONS (Manual Tuning). After selecting the FM or STATIONS AM Broadcast Band, rotate the TUNE (outer knob) Figure 52 Figure 48 3.
- Page 31 How to Operate the Tuner, con’t rotating the TUNE (outer knob) Control to select Preset will be assigned Preset Number 1 (or the 91.5 MHz ¦ the desired Preset Number. Preset number you selected) and is displayed on NO PRESETS AVAILABLE Notes: 1.
- Page 32 Remote Control, refer to figure 70. Also refer Control Trim Function to Select the Front Panel PRE- to figures 66, 67, 68 and 69. See your McIntosh Dealer SET Tuning Mode. To select a Preset Station rotate for assistance.
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Page 33: How To Operate The Sacd/Cd Player
How to Operate the SACD/CD Player How to Operate the SACD/CD Player Select CD and the first track will Notes: 1. Changing be- start playing. tween the SACD Rotate the INPUT Control (inner knob) or press the TI T L E : D and CD Layer INP/TRIM p or q Push-buttons on the Remote Con- can be accom-... - Page 34 How to Operate the SACD/CD Player, con’t play of the Artist information is not available For additional 2. Press the „/; PLAY/PAUSE Push-button on the during playback of the disc. Refer to figures information Front Panel of the MXA60 or „;/TUN Push- 02:36 81 and 82.
- Page 35 How to Operate the SACD/CD Player, con’t 1. With a disc loaded and not playing, press the TUN Push-button on the Remote Control to start RANDOM Push-button, “RND” will be indicated Playback. Refer to figures 89 and 90. After all the -01:13 in the Information Display.
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Page 36: Photo
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Page 37: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier Specifications FM Tuner Specifications Power Output Intermodulation Distortion Tuning Range 87.5Mhz - 108.0Mhz (Europe) 75 watts into an 8 ohm load is the minimum sine 0.05% maximum, if the instantaneous peak power out- 87.9Mhz - 107.9Mhz (USA) wave continuous average power output, both channels put is 150 watts or less per channel with both channels 76Mhz - 90Mhz (Japan) operating... -
Page 38: Specifications
Specifications AM Tuner Specifications Loudspeaker Specifications General Specifications System Driver Complement Power Requirements Tuning Range 522khz - 1602khz (Europe) One 4 inch Woofer/Midrange 100V ~ 50/60Hz at 3.0 Amps 530khz - 1710khz (USA) One 3/4 inch Dome Tweeter 110V ~ 50/60Hz at 2.5 Amps 522khz - 1611khz (Japan) 120V ~ 50/60Hz at 2.5 Amps Impedance... -
Page 39: Packing Instructions
If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please LOUDSPEAKER TOP FOAM PAD see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 40 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04114200...
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