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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the McAire Integrated Audio System.
2. The Main AC Power going to the McAire should
not be applied until instructed to do so. Failure
to do so could result in malfunctioning of normal
operations. When the McAire and other McIntosh
Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode,
the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each com-
ponent is active and communication is occurring
between them.
3. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci
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bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.
4. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated but disposed
of in accordance with the local regulations
concerning battery disposal.
5. Periodically, check the McIntosh Web Site at www.
mcintoshlabs.com for the latest information on the
McAire and other McIntosh Products.
6. The Remote Control Supplied with the McAire In
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tegrated Audio System is capable of operating other
McIntosh Components thru the Data Port.
7. The McAire is compatible with the following Apple
Mobile Devices with the latest version of the Apple
OS Software installed:
AirPlay Connection or USB Connection
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
General Information
Power Control Connector
The McAire Power Control Output Jack sends a Power
On/Off Signal (12V) when connect
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ed to other McIntosh Components.
A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug
is used for connection to the Power
Control Output on the McAire.
Data Output
The McAire Data Out sends Remote
Control Signals to McIntosh Source
Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug is used for connection.
Connector and Cable Information
Power
Control
Ground
N/C
General Information, Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh
standards of excellence in the McAire Integrated
Audio System.
The McAire provides superior spaciousness sound
reproduction with unusual sound stage depth. The
McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Introduction
Performance Features
• Illuminated Output Level Meters
The Illuminated Peak Responding Output Level
Meters on the McAire are calibrated in Decibels and
respond to 95% of a full scale reading to a single cycle
tone burst at 2,000 Hz signal.
IR Data
Control
Ground
N/C
• AirPlay
®
Listen to music from an iPod or iPhone thru wireless
or wired home networks.
• Amplifier with Multiple Inputs
The McAire accommodates Multiple Inputs. This
includes a (Wireless [AirPlay] or Wired) Network De
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vice, a mobile device with an USB Cable Connection
or an Analog Source Component. The Amplifier uses
noiseless and reliable Electronic Input Switching and
is designed to drive the built-in McIntosh Loudspeak
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ers to a high level of performance.
• Power Control and Data Port
The Power Control Output connection provides conve-
nient Turn-On/Off of McIntosh Source Components.
The Data Port allows for basic control of McIntosh
Source Components.
• Remote Control
The Custom Designed Remote Control provides con-
trol of McAire Functions and basic control of Source
Components connected to the McAire System.
• Integrated Loudspeaker Design
The McAire Integrated Loudspeaker Design incor
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porates separate Woofers, Midranges, Tweeters and
Crossover Networks in a custom designed enclosure.
The Loudspeaker Drivers together with built-in pas
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sive and active DSP Equalization achieves a level of
sonic performance usually associated with a much
larger component.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even illumination of the glass Front Panel is ac-
complished by the combination of custom designed
Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
AirPlay Connection only
USB Connection only
iPad
iPod classic
iPad 2
iPod nano (6th generation)
iPad New
iPod nano (5th generation)
