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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com McAire Integrated Audio System Owner’s Manual...
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.
Trademark and License Information (For US Customers) The McIntosh McAire incorporates copyright pro- other intellectual property rights. The McAire uses the a) User Information acc. to FCC15.21 as following: tected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and following Technologies:...
Thank You Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Setup Mode Your decision to own this McIntosh McAire Inte- How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You...
McAire Integrated Audio System. or wired home networks. iPad 2 iPod nano (6th generation) 2. The Main AC Power going to the McAire should iPad New iPod nano (5th generation) • Amplifier with Multiple Inputs not be applied until instructed to do so. Failure The McAire accommodates Multiple Inputs.
Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your McAire. Front View of the McAire " 49.2cm " 15.9cm Side View of the McAire " 7/16 36.7cm 8" 20.3cm Rear View of the McAire " 15/16 32.8cm...
Dimensions Front and Inside View of the McAire with the Loudspeaker Grilles removed and the internal Woofers shown Foot Bottom View of the McAire Primary Low Frequency Acoustic Opening Note: For proper Low Frequency Performance do not block the Acoustic Opening,...
Dimensions and Installation Installation The McAire is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf with a reflective surface. For proper Low Fre- 6" quency performance do not block the Acoustic Open- 15.24cm ing, remove or change the four feet on the bottom of the McAire.
Rear Panel Connections WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) ANTENNA Connect the McAire power cord to a live AC for receiving AirPlay and WiFi signals outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your McAire to determine the correct voltage for...
USB Input. A computer attached via a Network Router nector, located Cable from the Computer (Network Connector) to (as part of a home network) to the McAire Rear Panel on the Rear Panel the Router. NETWORK connector, provides streaming of music...
Connecting the McAire Apple iPod or iPhone Connect to AC Outlet when instructed to do so Optional Tuner or Disc Player Optional Computer Network Router Connect to (Wireless or Wired) AC Outlet Refer to page 15 for additional information...
Increases the volume level Decreases the volume level LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the McAire Selects the desired INPUT Mutes and unmutes the audio Powers the McAire ON or OFF Selects the PREVIOUS track.
When an optional McIntosh Tuner is connected to the McAire, the 9 and : Push-buttons allow stepping thru Station Presets. Note: If the Push-button is pressed during playback of the first three seconds of the track, the McAire will start playing back the previous track from the beginning.
Output of the amplifier Output of the amplifier Select from one of the various Input VOLUME Control adjusts the Indicates when the McAire is in Sources available for listening listening level for both channels standby mode and operational status ON/STANDBY Push-button...
Figure 3 Method Number 1 few examples of the many possible Network Setups. Notes: 1. When the McAire is connected to a router Temporarily connect the McAire, Network Router Wireless Home Network (and your computer is also connected to the...
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Method Number 1, con’t 4. Press the ENTER on the keyboard. After sev- eral minutes the McIntosh McAire Setup Screen will appear in the web browser window. Refer to figure 3. Figure 5 Figure 6 9. Activate the Apple Mobile Device and select the Settings Icon.
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How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay and a Network, con’t a network connection is trying to be estab- lished. 3. Activate the Apple Mobile Device and select the Settings Icon. Refer to figure 7 on page 16. 4. From the Settings Menu select the Wi-Fi Icon.
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Icon (Apple AirPlay). a Network” options Refer to figure 20. select the MAC Ad- 16. Referring to figure 21 select the McAire-_ _ _ _ _ dress of the Network _ touch button. Router (same address as selected in step 8 on page 17).
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Router” menu selection a second time to Play). Refer to figure 20. activate the wireless connection if a check 12. Referring to figure 21 select the McAire-_ _ _ _ _ mark doesn’t appear to the left of the MAC _ touch button.
Mobile Device and the McAire, longer to re-establish). when the desired listening level has been reached. To please refer to “How to Setup the McAire” on page 15 decrease the Volume, rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Standby Indicator Color Operation Mode for additional information.
Figure 35 Resetting to Factory Default Settings select McAire. Cancel If it becomes desirable to reset all of the McAire set- To control music playback from iTunes using the tings to the factory default values, perform the follow- Figure 32...
240V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts AUX Input 4,500Hz Standby: Less than 0.5 watt Input Sensitivity - 200mVRMS nominal Note: Refer to the rear panel of the McAire for the cor- rect voltage. Enclosure Finish Maximum Input Signal - 2.2VRMS Stereo RCA Connectors...
Customer Service Depart- ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity Part Number Description...
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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. 04131800...
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