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How to Operate the MHA150, con’t

performance. For the best performance, the volume 

control on the MHA150 should be set to 70%. The 

Volume Control on the Main Preamplifier or Audio/

Video Controller should be used to adjust the listening 

volume level.

Digital Inputs

When a Digital Input (Optical, Coaxial, MCT or USB 

Connection) on the MHA150 is selected, the Front 

Panel Display will indicate the Sampling Frequency 

when a signal is present “48kHz”. Refer to figure 102. 

During the time there is no Digital Signal present the 

display will indicate “SILENT”. Refer to figure 103.

USB Input Operation and Driver Installation

The MHA150 USB Input provides the capability to 

playback music from a computer, when the computer 

is connected to the rear panel USB connector.

Note: The USB Input is for direct connection to a 

computer only. To playback music from an USB 

Drive, connect the USB Drive to another USB 

Port on the computer and select the USB Drive 

with the Media Playback Program.

The MHA150 USB Input is compatible with PC 

Computers using Microsoft®, Windows 7 (SP1), 

Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. It is also compatible 

with Apple® Macintosh® Computers using OS-10.6.8 

or later.

When using a PC Computer with Windows, a spe-

Figure 102

OPTICAL     30%

      48kHz

Figure 103

COAXIAL     30%

   

 

SILENT

cial McIntosh USB Audio Software Driver needs to be 

installed on the PC Computer. The driver needs to be 

installed before connecting the MHA150 USB Input to 

the USB Port on the computer.

Note: If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the 

MHA150, no additional driver is required.

The McIntosh USB Audio Windows Driver is 

available for download from the McIntosh Web Site:

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Support/Pages/

Manuals.aspx

Under “PRODUCT CATEGORY” select “Inte-

grated Amplifiers” then under “MODEL NUMBER” 

select “MHA150”. Click on “SEARCH” then select 

“McIntosh-HD USB Audio Windows Drive D v2.0” 

and download the PC Windows Driver. Follow the 

instructions below to install the McIntosh MHA150 

Driver:

Purpose:

  To Install the McIntosh

 

USB Audio Windows Driver for use with

 

McIntosh Products with an USB-Digital

 

Audio Input.

Requirements:

 1. A PC Computer with a

 

functioning

 

 

 

    USB Port.

 

 

2. Windows 7 (SP1 or greater), 

 

 

    Windows 8 (8.1) or Windows 10

 

 

     Operating System.

 

 

3. An USB Cable with Type A to

 

 

Type B Connectors.

Installing the Software

It is important to first install the downloaded software 

on your computer before connecting the McIntosh 

Product to the computer. The USB Driver is included 

in the downloaded software package.

Note: Before installing this software, please check to see 

if the McIntosh Product(s) with the USB-Digital 

Audio Input has the latest firmware version, if not 

update the firmware first.

1. Unzip the downloaded McIntosh Windows USB 

Driver Software Package.

2. Run 

“McIntoshHDSwPkg_20150814_v1p9p110p2.

zip”

. Refer to figures 104 thru 111.

3. When the Windows Security window appears 

check the 

Always trust software from “Savitech 

Corp.” 

box and then the Install button. When the 

software has been installed, it is necessary to re-

boot the computer. Refer to figure 109.

Figure 106

Figure 107

Figure 105

Figure 104

Figure 108

Figure 109

Содержание MHA150

Страница 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MHA150 Headphone Amplifier Owner s Manual...

Страница 2: ...supply cord only the mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains remove the plug from the a c receptacle Si l quipement...

Страница 3: ...ed for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Copyright 2016 by McIn...

Страница 4: ...n additional con nection is for controlling the illumination of the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers A 3 5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Jacks Ou...

Страница 5: ...plifier clipping and protects your valuable Head phones and Loudspeakers Electronic Switching for Analog Inputs The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits controlling Elec tromagnetic Switches for reliable...

Страница 6: ...al information on the next page pertaining to install ing the MHA150 into cabinets Rear View of the MHA150 Side View of the MHA150 Front View of the MHA150 9 16 1 4cm 29 32 1 8cm 10 13 16 27 5cm 8 20...

Страница 7: ...Always provide adequate ventilation for your MHA150 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MHA150 directly above a heat generating...

Страница 8: ...put for connection to a computer Connect the MHA150 power cord to a live AC outlet Refer to infor mation on the back panel of your MHA150 to determine the correct voltage for your unit Main Fuse holde...

Страница 9: ...9 Notes...

Страница 10: ...ith an exter nal Power Amplifier please refer to page 13 Power Control Connections 1 Connect a Control Cable from the MHA150 PWR CTRL Power Control OUT Jack to the Power Control In Jack on the Tuner 2...

Страница 11: ...he correct polarities Refer to General Information Note 7 on page 4 for additional information 5 Connect the MHA150 power cord to an active AC outlet Spade Lug or Wire Connections 6 Connect the Loudsp...

Страница 12: ...using the Power Control 2 connections 1 Connect Audio Cables from the Preamplifier OUTPUT 2 Jacks to the MHA150 Analog Audio UNBAL Jacks Note The Preamplifier Balanced OUTPUT 2 con nected to the MHA1...

Страница 13: ...Connect Audio Cables from the MHA150 PRE AMPlifier OUTPUT Jacks to the External Power Amplifier IN Left and Right Jacks 2 Connect a Control Cable from the MHA150 PWR CNTRL Power Control OUT Jack to t...

Страница 14: ...on contemporary McIntosh Tuners Selects the PREVIOUS 9 Station Preset on contemporary McIntosh Tuners Decreases the volume level Press to activate TRIM Mode Selects the desired INPUT Adjusts or Select...

Страница 15: ...te the TRIM Mode Then use the Directional Push Buttons to select a Trim Mode Function and make changes Directional Push Buttons After having pressed the SELECT Push button press the Left or Right Push...

Страница 16: ...the Sources Volume other Audio Settings Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings VOLUME Control allows adjustment of the listening level for both channels Also used to activate the HXD and Profi...

Страница 17: ...n with the Front Panel Display indicating the last used input and volume setting This is fol lowed by the volume setting indication starting at zero and then increasing to the last used volume setting...

Страница 18: ...rts flashing Refer to figure 7 The MHA150 functionality is controlled by internal software that is known as Firmware The Version of the Firmware in the MHA150 can be identified at any time by utilizin...

Страница 19: ...e following example the Speaker Size default set ting of LARGE will be changed to SMALL 1 Press and hold the INPUT CONTROL until the Front Panel Display indicates the Model Firmware Version and Serial...

Страница 20: ...the adjustable set tings Setup and Trim Settings to the factory default values perform the following steps 1 Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE Refer to figure 2 on page 18 2...

Страница 21: ...udio Display Information The Bass Boost Balance Level Input Trim Mono Stereo Trim Settings are stored in memory independently for each Input Selected the other Trim Settings are the same for all input...

Страница 22: ...he OUTPUT Control to change the Chan nel Balance the range of adjustment is 50dB to emphasize the Left or Right Channel in 1 dB steps Refer to figures 56 and 57 After approximately 5 seconds the Displ...

Страница 23: ...1 Momentarily press the Front Panel INPUT Control to enter the TRIM Mode Then rotate the INPUT Control until METER LIGHTS On appears on the Front Panel Display Refer to figure 64 2 Rotate the OUTPUT C...

Страница 24: ...e Jack perform the following 1 Momentarily press the Front Panel VOLUME Control to enable the HXD Mode The HXD Icon located above the Headphone Jack will illumi nate Green Refer to figure 71 2 To disa...

Страница 25: ...the Impedance Power HXD and Bass Boost set tings made they will now be assigned to a Profile for easy recall at a later time The PROFILE and VOL UME Controls are used to perform the various Profile Fu...

Страница 26: ...ess and hold in the VOLUME CONTROL until the Front Panel Display indicates SAVE PROFILE Profile Saved Refer to figure 89 15 To exit the Profile Rename Mode momentarily press the VOLUME Control DELETIN...

Страница 27: ...er Note If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the MHA150 no additional driver is required The McIntosh USB Audio Windows Driver is available for download from the McIntosh Web Site http www mcin...

Страница 28: ...s it is desired to make changes to the default settings 2 The McIntosh HD USB Audio Control Panel displays the current Sampling Rate Bit Rate and Buffer Size for the music streaming from the computer...

Страница 29: ...is higher USB 51 352 8kHz Figure 120 How to Operate the MHA150 con t USB 46 DSD128 Figure 121 USB 51 DSD256 Figure 122 USB 46 44 1kHz Figure 119 rate results in consuming larger amounts of stor age sp...

Страница 30: ...balanced Maximum Input Signal 8V unbalanced 16V balanced Preamplifier Output Impedance 500 ohms Power Guard Less than 2 THD with up to 16dB overdrive at 1 000Hz Voltage Gain 36 5dB Digital Input Samp...

Страница 31: ...on If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 3 Please see the Part List for the correct part...

Страница 32: ...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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