McIntosh MXA70 Owner's Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.comMXA70Integrated Audio Sys

10Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the MXA70 Rear Panel until after the Loudspeaker Connections are made. Failure to observe this could re

11Connecting Components30McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC.,BINGHAMTON, NYMCD550SACD/CD PLAYERHANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTSComputerTunerDisc Pl

12System Thru ConnectionsThe MXA70 can also be part of an existing Audio or Audio/Video Sound System. The MXA70 allows con-nection of Headphones for p

13Power AmplierExternal Power Amplifier ConnectionsThe MXA70 has the ability to drive an External Power Amplifier. In the example below, the MXA70 au

14Remote Control Push-ButtonsNote: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products.Powers the MXA70 ON or

15How to use the Remote ControlHow to use the Remote ControlThe supplied Remote Control performs the various Operating Functions for the MXA70 Integra

16IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote ControlSTANDBY/ON Push-button with indicator switches the MXA70 ON or OFF (Standby) and resets the micropr

173. Now rotate the INPUT CONTROL Clockwise until the Front Panel Display indicates “McIntosh USB AUDIO, V_.__ Firmware”. Refer to figure 3 and to pag

185. Rotate the PROFILE Control until the character “Y” appears. Refer to figure 8.6. Repeat steps 3 thru 5 until the new name of “MY-PHONE” is indica

19Refer to figure 13.2. Rotate the OUTPUT Control until the Front Panel Display indicates “SPEAKER MODE, Large”. Refer to figure 14.3. To exit from t

2The lightning ash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” w

20The Front Panel IR Sensor used for Remote Control Operation can be disabled in the event there is a con-flict with another McIntosh component locate

21change/adjustment in the Trim Setting. To verify a TRIM Setting without changing it, press the INPUT Control and then Rotate the INPUT Con-trol to s

22TRIM LEVELSource Components can have slightly different volume levels resulting in the need to readjust the MXA70 Volume Control when switching betw

23After approximately 5 seconds the Display returns to indicate the Input Selection and Volume Level.Note: Meter Illumination of contemporary McIntosh

24Output ControlRotate the OUTPUT Control to select the desired lis-tening device, Headphones or Loudspeakers. Refer to the OUTPUT CONTROL SELECTION c

25the VOLUME CONTROL until the Front Panel Display indicated “SAVE PROFILE, Profile Saved”. Refer to figure 81.6. To exit the Profile Setup Mode momen

26information being produced by the Amplifier. They indicate to an accuracy of at least 95% of the power output with only a single cycle of a 2,000Hz

27How to Operate the MXA70, con’tperformance. For the best performance, the volume control on the MXA70 should be set to 70%. The Volume Control on th

28Notes: 1. When the McIntosh USB Audio MXA70 is not connected to your computer, the previ-ous default Audio Device will be selected.2. If other McInt

29Reset of MicroprocessorsIn the unlikely event the controls of the MXA70 stop functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by performing the foll

3Your decision to own this McIntosh MXA70 Inte-grated Audio System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have the be

30Amplifier SpecificationsLoudspeaker Power Output50 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, both channels operati

31In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that th

The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice.Pr

4by the MXA70 Remote Control. For additional information refer to the Owner’s Manual supplied with the other McIntosh Component and look in the “Setup

5Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MXA70 Integrated Audio System. The Power Amplifier section of the M

6DimensionsDimensionsThe following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MXA70 System. There is additional information on th

7InstallationInstallationThe MXA70 Integrated Audio System is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The required ve

8MXA70 Rear Panel ConnectionsRIGHT OUTPUT connections for an 8 ohm LoudspeakerUNBALanced INPUT accept high level signal from a source with an unbalanc

9Notes