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the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 80.

3. Press TRIM LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-button to 

activate the Tone Controls On. Refer to figure 81.

After approximately 6 seconds the Display returns to 

indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level.

BASS

The Intensity of the Low Frequencies in the music can 

be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select 

and Trim Adjust Controls. To make an adjustment 

perform the following:

1. Use the Front Panel INPUT/TRIM Control or press 

the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control until 

“BASS  0 dB” appears on the Front Panel Informa-

tion Display. Refer to figure 82.

2. Rotate the INPUT/TRIM Control or press the 

LEVEL + / - Push-buttons to increase (refer to fig-

ure 83) or decrease (refer to figure 84 on page 30) 

the volume level of the low frequencies.

selected Input Source perform the following steps:

1. Select “INPUT TRIM” as indicated on the Front 

Panel Information Display. Refer to figures 70, 73 

and 77.

2. Adjust the Trim Level of each Input to match the 

average volume level of the Input most frequently 

listened to. The range of adjustment is ± 6.0dB in 

half dB steps. Refer to figures 78 and 79.

After approximately 5 seconds the Information 

Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and 

Volume Level.

TONE CONTROL

The Tone Controls default setting is Off. The TRIM 

TREBLE and BASS Settings may be adjusted for the 

currently selected Input Source, by first setting the 

Tone Control Trim Setting to On. The LED above the 

TONE Push-button will be illuminated. When the 

Tone Controls are Disabled the previous settings for 

Treble and Bass are bypassed from the signal path. To 

deactivate Tone Controls perform the following:

1. Select the desired Input Source.

2. Press the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Con-

trol until “TONE CONTROLS,  Off” appears on 

mately equal listening volume levels in each Loud-

speaker. To adjust the Balance perform the following:

1. Press the TRIM Push-button repeatedly on the Re-

mote Control until “L   BALANCE  R,  || ” appears 

on the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 74.

Note: The Front Panel INPUT/Trim Control may also 

be used.

2. Rotate the VOLUME/Adjust Control or press the 

LEVEL UP / DOWN Push-buttons on the Remote 

Control to emphasize the Right Channel (refer to 

figure 75) or the Left Channel (refer to figure 76).

The Front Panel Display indicates the relative Balance 

changes. After approximately 5 seconds, the Display 

returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume 

Level. To verify the Balance setting without changing 

it, use the TRIM Push-button and select Balance.

TRIM LEVEL

Source Components can have slightly different volume 

levels resulting in the need to readjust the MAC7200 

Volume Control when switching between differ-

ent sources. The MAC7200 allows the adjustment 

of levels for each Source, ensuring the same relative 

volume. To adjust the Trim Level for the currently 

How to Operate the MAC7200

Figure 76

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 L    BALANCE    R

Figure 74

 L    BALANCE     R

||

Figure 75

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L    BALANCE    R

¦

Figure 77

   INPUT TRIM

     0.0 dB

Figure 79

INPUT TRIM

 +4.0 dB

Figure 78

INPUT TRIM

 -2.5 dB

Figure 82

        BASS

        0 dB

 

Figure 83

        BASS

       +12dB

 

Figure 80

   TONE CONTROLS

        Off

Figure 81

   TONE CONTROLS

         On

Summary of Contents for MAC7200

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MAC7200 Receiver Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...______________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document Important Ad...

Page 3: ...Preset 34 Tuner Text 34 USB Input Operation with a Computer 35 36 Specifications 37 38 Packing Instructions 39 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component...

Page 4: ...n Off Signals 12 volt 0 volt when connected to other McIntosh Components An additional connection is for controlling the illumination of the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers A 3 5mm st...

Page 5: ...tromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating functions for reliable noiseless distortion free switch ing There is a Balanced Input for connection of a source component Digital Audio Inputs The Dig...

Page 6: ...plifiers Source Components and Accessories is included The Power Control Trig ger Ouputs may be assigned to activate when a given Input Output is selected PassThru Mode The Automatic PassThru Mode all...

Page 7: ...rmation on the next page pertaining to installing the MAC7200 into cabinets Front View of the MAC7200 Rear View of the MAC7200 Side View of the MAC7200 17 1 2 44 5cm 7 5 8 19 4cm 3 16 0 5cm 16 1 16 40...

Page 8: ...ining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 6...

Page 9: ...ntification of Rear Panel Connections for the MAC7200 Receiver is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner s Manual Packet Refer to separate sheet Mc1A for the Rear Panel Connections...

Page 10: ...in steps 7 thru 8 Sensor Connection 10 Optionally connect the cable with stereo mini plug coming from the compatible External Sensor to the EXT CTRL External Control IR IN Jack on the MAC7200 Refer t...

Page 11: ...u input 1 Connect Audio Cables from the A V Processor FL Front Left and FR Front Right Channel Outputs to the MAC7200 UNBALANCED Num ber 5 INPUTS Left and Right Jacks 2 Connect a Control Cable from th...

Page 12: ...rs from between the OUTPUT 1 Jacks and the PWR AMP In Jacks located on the Rear Panel of the MAC7200 Note Place the McIntosh Jumper in a safe place for possible future use 2 Using a pair of shielded R...

Page 13: ...usly prepared bare wire cable ends into the banana plugs and secure the connections Refer to figure I 3 Rotate the Output Terminal Post clockwise until it is finger tight Refer to figure J Then using...

Page 14: ...ly clamped into the terminals so the lugs or wire cannot slip out Refer to figures L and M Note The illustration located on the separate folded sheet Mc2B is for connection to an 8 ohms Loudspeaker If...

Page 15: ...15...

Page 16: ...used with McIntosh Models displaying instructions on a video screen Press to change Broadcast BANDs on a connected Tuner Select certain functions on a variety of McIntosh Models Select the DEVICE to...

Page 17: ...Level etc appears on the MAC7200 Front Panel Display then press the LEVEL Up or Down Push button to adjust the Trim setting Note Press the TRIM Push button to recall the last Trim function selected Fo...

Page 18: ...n or Off INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates the Sources Volume other Audio Set tings Tuner Functions other Operation al Functions and Setup Mode Settings TONE Push button with indicator when deactivated th...

Page 19: ...three Firmware Identification Numbers for the MAC7200 The first Firmware Number is for the Main Circuitry of the MAC7200 and can be identified at any time by utilizing the Setup Mode 1 Press and hold...

Page 20: ...trol until the display indicates SETUP UNBAL 4 Off Refer to figure 7 5 Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control In the following example the UNBAL 4 Input will be switched On Notes...

Page 21: ...ge 19 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP Out puts Hold INPUT appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 20 3 Press and hold in the INPUT Control until 21 To save the new name press and hol...

Page 22: ...ss and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP Trig gers Hold INPUT appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 27...

Page 23: ...umber 1 Preamplifier Output Jacks The Setup Mode allows selection of the specified MAC7200 Input to be used for the Right and Left Front Channels In the example below the Right and Left Front Channels...

Page 24: ...UT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control until SETUP IR Codes Normal appears on the Information Display Refer to figure 42 3 Rotate the VOLUME ADJUST...

Page 25: ...il SETUP Tuner Presets Hold INPUT appears on the Informa tion Display Refer to figure 48 3 Press and hold in the INPUT Control until FM Presets Set Hold INPUT appears on the Infor mation Display Refer...

Page 26: ...in clearing of all the Station Presets 1 Press and hold the INPUT CONTROL until the Front Panel Display indicates the Setup Mode is active Refer to figure 2 on page 17 2 Rotate the INPUT Control unti...

Page 27: ...of the Microprocessors Factory Reset If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable set tings Setup and Trim Settings to the factory default values perform the following steps 1 Press and hold in...

Page 28: ...Push button on the Front Panel or the Power Red Push button on the Remote Control Note For an explanation of the Remote Control Push button functions refer to pages 16 and 17 trol when the Tuner FM or...

Page 29: ...TONE Push button will be illuminated When the Tone Controls are Disabled the previous settings for Treble and Bass are bypassed from the signal path To deactivate Tone Controls perform the following 1...

Page 30: ...ssigned to Mono Mode To change Stereo Mode to Mono for a given Input Source perform the following steps 1 Select the desired Input Source 2 Select MONO STEREO ______ as indicated on the Front Panel In...

Page 31: ...ings the acousti cal depth and spatiality of music normally heard with loudspeakers to your headphones The default setting is HXD On To switch HXD Off perform the follow ing 1 Momentarily press the IN...

Page 32: ...ohms Power Output Meters The MAC7200 Power Output Meters indicate the power delivered to the Loudspeakers Refer to figure 98 The meters respond to all the musical information being produced by the Amp...

Page 33: ...s and Push buttons are deactivated as long as the Passthru Mode is active Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs When a Digital Input Optical or Coaxial Connection on the MAC7200 is selected the Front Pan...

Page 34: ...the Remote Control P1 will disappear and the let ter P will appear flashing on the left side of the Front Panel Display Refer to Figure 111 3 Press the large PRESET Push button a second time to comple...

Page 35: ...before connecting the MAC7200 USB Input to the USB Port on the computer Note If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the MAC7200 no additional driver is required The McIntosh USB Audio Windows Dr...

Page 36: ...ng Rate Bit Rate and Buffer Size for the music streaming from the com puter into the MAC7200 3 When the Media Stream Program on the computer is set to output in the ASIO format the Mc Intosh HD USB Au...

Page 37: ...Maximun Maximum Input Signal con t Phono MC 8mV Power Amplifier In 16V Preamplifier Output Impedance 220 ohms Headphone Impedance 100 to 600 ohms Voltage Gain High Level to Output 1 and 2 15dB Phono M...

Page 38: ...USB Inputs PCM DSD Digital Input Sample Rate Coaxial and Optical 44 1kHz to 192kHz 24 Bit MCT 44 1kHz 16 Bit CD DSD64 SACD USB 44 1kHz to 384kHz 32 Bit PCM DSD64 DSD128 DSD256 DXD352 8kHz DXD384kHz D...

Page 39: ...interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory...

Page 40: ...cts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcin...

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