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- Page 1 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MXA70 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: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MXA70 Inte- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Setup Mode: con’t grated Audio System ranks you at the very top among need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You Input Renaming ............ -
Page 4: General Information
McIntosh Component and look in Input Connectors on the MXA70. Refer to the diagram the “Setup Section - Remote Control Codes” of 2. Apply AC Power to the MXA70 and other McIn- for connection: PIN 3 tosh Component(s) only after all the system compo- the manual. -
Page 5: Introduction
• Power Output The MXA70 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits controlling The McIntosh MXA70 is designed for connection of a Glass Front Panel with custom designed Fiber Optic Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating... -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MXA70 System. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MXA70 System into cabinets. Front View of the MXA70 Side Views of the MXA70 Center Section "... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation The MXA70 Integrated Audio System is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The required ventilation requirements are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your MXA70. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operat- 12"... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
Optical, Coaxial and Balanced Digital (AES/EBU)Outputs sending digital audio signals Main Fuse holder, refer to information on the back panel of your MXA70 to determine the correct fuse size and rating PWR CNTRL (Power Control) IN BALANCED INPUT PREAMP OUTPUT... - Page 9 Notes...
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Page 10: Connecting Components And
Audio (or Audio/Video) System, please proceed to appears. Refer to figures A and The recommended cable size is shown below: page 12. If the MXA70 will be used with an external Power Amplifier, please refer to page 13. Cable Distance vs American Wire Gauge (Size) 2. - Page 11 Terminal Connections being careful to observe the correct polarities. Black Refer to “General Information” Note 7 on page 4 for additional information. 5. Connect the MXA70 power cord to an active AC Connect to Computer outlet. AC Outlet Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 6.
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Page 12: System Thru Connections
System Thru Connections System Thru Connections The MXA70 can also be part of an existing Audio or Audio/Video Sound System. The MXA70 allows con- nection of Headphones for private listening. It can also drive Loudspeakers in a second room. The MXA70... -
Page 13: External Power Amplifier Connections
External Power Amplifier Connections External Power Amplifier Connections The MXA70 has the ability to drive an External Power Amplifier. In the example below, the MXA70 auto- matically switches the External Power Amplifier On/ Off via Power Control function. 1. Connect Audio Cables from the MXA70 PRE- AMPlifier OUTPUT jacks to the External Power Amplifier IN (Left and Right) jacks. -
Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Mutes and unmutes the audio Powers the MXA70 ON or OFF Selects the PREVIOUS Station Selects the NEXT Station Preset Preset on contemporary McIntosh on contemporary McIntosh Tuners Tuners Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. -
Page 15: How To Use The Remote Control
The supplied Remote Control performs the various Operating Functions for the MXA70 Integrated Audio When using an optional contemporary McIntosh Tuner with the MXA70, select the next Station Preset System. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this by press the : Push-button. -
Page 16: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Button And Jack
OUTPUT Control allows the Indicates the Dynamic Crossfield STANDBY/ON Push-button with selection of either Headphones circuitry is active when illuminated indicator switches the MXA70 (various impedances) or Loud- ON or OFF (Standby) and resets speakers. When in Setup Mode the microprocessors... -
Page 17: How To Operate The Setup Mode
INPUT NAME INPUT:_________ steps below. again until the Front Panel Display indicates (Re-asign Input Names) NAME:__________ Note: If the MXA70 is currently On, proceed to step “SOURCE: UNBAL, NAME: UNBAL” Refer to SPEAKER MODE SMALL figure 4. SUBWOOFER MODE DISABLED 1. -
Page 18: Firmware Version
_ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t er). The Version of the Firmwares in the MXA70 can... -
Page 19: Speaker Size
McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all ers with different performance capabilities. One of the The MXA70 is designed to work with an external aspects of room acoustics be involved when the Powered Subwoofer. The subwoofer would be used... -
Page 20: Remote Control
Operation can be disabled in the event there is a con- flict with another McIntosh component located in the same room as the MXA70. Refer to “General Infor- mation, note 6” on page 4 for additional information. Disable the Front Panel IR Sensor by performing the following steps: 1. -
Page 21: How To Operate The Mxa70
Trim Setting. To verify The Red LED beside the STANDBY/ON Push-button Control. Refer to figures 50 and 53. lights to indicate the MXA70 is in Standby mode. a TRIM Setting without changing it, press the To switch ON the MXA70, press the STANDBY/ON... -
Page 22: Balance
Source Components can have slightly different volume indicate the Input Selection and Volume Level. INPUT Control to select the OPTICAL Input and levels resulting in the need to readjust the MXA70 note if the relative volume is louder or quieter Volume Control when switching between different BALANCE than the volume level of the UNBAL. -
Page 23: Trim Level
MONO / STEREO Power Amplifiers will also switch On/Off when Control until “DISPLAY” appears on the Front Mono connected to the MXA70 via a power control Panel Display. Refer to figure 68. cable. Refer to “Power Control Connections” Figure 63 on page 4. -
Page 24: Headphone Jack, Headphone Hxd Tm
2. To disable the HXD Mode momen- tarily press the Front Panel VOLUME Figure 76 Profile Mode Control. The MXA70 has the ability to store up to 5 differ- Note: HXD Mode is automatically ent Profile Settings for Headphone use. Each profile disabled when SPEAKERS are... -
Page 25: Save Profile
Figure 83 NO PROFILE SAVED RENAMING A PROFILE NAME PROFILE Figure 79 The MXA70 Profile Name (Profile1 thru Profile5 as Y1ofile1 Create new Profile1 by following the below steps: indicated on the Front Panel Display) can be custom- Figure 87 4. -
Page 26: Power Output Meters And Power Guard
Figure 91 Figure 81 21. Rotate the Profle Control to select “DELETE peaks in the audio signals. In the event the MXA70 15. To exit the Profile Rename Mode momentarily over heats, due to improper ventilation, high ambient ALL, Saved Profiles”. Refer to figure 92. -
Page 27: Optical And Coaxial Digital Inputs
For the best performance, the volume When using a PC Computer with Windows, a spe- control on the MXA70 should be set to 70%. The It is important to first install the downloaded software cial McIntosh USB Audio Software Driver needs to be... - Page 28 Windows Sound Settings For proper operation of the McIntosh MXA70 via the Computer USB Connection, it is required to make changes to Windows Sound Settings: 1. Click on the “McIntosh ICON” (located in the Windows notification area on the right side of the Figure 118 taskbar) or click on the Windows “Show hidden...
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Page 29: Of Microprocessors
How to Operate the MXA70, con’t Reset of Microprocessors SAMPLE RATE: In the unlikely event the controls of the MXA70 stop The Sample Rate pull down Window indicates the functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by Sample Rate choices of the connected McIntosh performing the following: MXA70. -
Page 30: Specifications
Voltage Gain Standby: Less than 0.25 watt Frequency Response 36.5dB Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MXA70 for the cor- +0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz rect voltage. +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz Digital Input Sample Rates... -
Page 31: Packing Instructions
(Read Above) LOUDSPEAKER TOP FOAM PAD needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- LOUDSPEAKER ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please TOP FOAM PAD see the Part List for the correct part numbers. LEFT FOAM RIGHT FOAM... - Page 32 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. 04150100...