McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MAC7200 Receiver Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide” Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MAC7200 Receiver ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual.
Table of Contents, con’t Operating the FM and AM Tuner, con’t Direct Access Tuning......................................... 34 Preset Tuning..................................................... 34 Create a Preset............................................. 34 Erase a Preset............................................... 34 Selecting a Preset......................................... 34 Tuner Text.......................................................... 34 USB Input Operation with a Computer........
General Information, Connector and Cable Information Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MAC7200.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MAC7200 Receiver. The flexible Preamplifier section provides connections for various input sources and may also be used to drive an external Power Amplifier(s). The AM/FM Tuner section provides superb reception from Radio Stations. It uses the latest in technology for the best sound quality, along with the convenient operation.
Performance Features, con’t • Preset Stations and Permanent Memory Twenty AM and Twenty FM station presets make it easy to listen to your favorite stations. Station Presets and Function Modes are retained in Permanent Memory even when AC power is switched Off. • RAA2 External AM Antenna The RAA2 External AM Antenna provides the perfect match to the Tuner Module AM Circuitry.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MAC7200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MAC7200 into cabinets. Front View of the MAC7200 17-1/2" 44.5cm 7 -1/8" USB DSD256 35% 18.1cm 7 -5/8" 19.4cm Side View of the MAC7200 18-3/4" 47.6cm 16-1/2" 41.9cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MAC7200 6-1/4" 15.9cm 29/32" 1.8cm 16-1/16" 40.8cm 13" 33cm 1-5/8" 6" 15.2cm 4.1cm 1" 2.
Installation Installation The MAC7200 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MAC7200 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MAC7200 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
MAC7200 Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification 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.
Connecting Components Connecting Components The MAC7200 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control (Trigger) connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MAC7200 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MAC7200, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MAC7200 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
Passthru Connections Passthru Connections The MAC7200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for BLU-RAY-Audio, DVD-Audio and Home Theater Movies. The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/Video Control Center can “Passthru” the MAC7200. In the following example the UNBALANCED 5 Input will become the “Passthru” input: 1. Connect Audio Cables from the A/V Processor FL (Front Left) and FR (Front Right) Channel Outputs to the MAC7200 UNBALANCED Number 5 INPUTS Left and Right Jacks. 2.
Connecting for Bi-Amplification Connecting for Bi-Amplification The MAC7200 Power Amplifier, together with an additional separate Power Amplifier, may be used to Bi-Amplify a Loudspeaker System. In the illustration on this page, the Power Amplifier of the MAC7200 is connected to the Midrange/High Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker. The additional separate Power Amplifier is connected to the Low Frequency Section of the Loudspeaker System.
Output Terminals When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to the MAC7200 Amplifier Output Terminals please follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post counterclockwise until an opening appears. Refer to figures A and B. 2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup cable into the Output Terminal Opening Post opening or the cable spade Figure B Figure A lug around the center post of the Output Terminal. Refer to figure C. 3.
Connecting Loudspeakers 5. Connect the MAC7200 power cord to an active AC outlet. Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 6. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the MAC7200 Negative Output Terminal and Positive Output Terminal indentified as 2Ω (ohms), 4Ω (ohms) or 8Ω (ohms) connection to match the impedance of the Loudspeaker, being careful to observe the correct polarities.
HR085 Remote Control Push-Buttons LEDs illuminate during the time a remote command is sent and when programming the remote control Select the DEVICE to issue a remote control command to SETUP Push-button is used as a “Shift Key” to select a function with blue color nomenclature Selects AM Tuner Operating Functions, select Output 1 when used with the SETUP/shift Push-button and Track Selection on certain McIntosh CD Players Press the Trim Push-button and then the LEVEL UP Push-button to select and adjust var
How to use the HR085 Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The supplied MAC7200 Remote Control (HR085) is capable of directly controlling the functions of contemporary McIntosh Source Components connected to the MAC7200 via the Data Ports. the next available station. Press and hold a Directional Up p or Down q Push-button to tune continuously from station to station. Notes: 1.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack INPUT Control used to select a source for listening and recording.
Setup Firmware Version How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MAC7200 has been factory configured to allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to the MAC7200 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while performing the following steps.
Input Settings The MAC7200 provides the ability to switch unused INPUTS Off (or back On if they have been previously switched Off). The default INPUT Names can be changed to match the name of the component connected to it or any other custom name desired (within 10 Characters). INPUT SWITCHED ON/OFF: In the following example, the UNBAL 4 Input will be switched Off.
Setup, con’t 17. Rotate the INPUT Control until the character “L” is flashing, then rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change the character “L” to “D”. Refer to figure 13. RENAME: BAL >MED < Figure 13 18. Rotate the INPUT Control until the “_” empty space to the right of character D is flashing, then rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change the “_” empty space to character to “I”. Refer to figure 14. RENAME: BAL >MEDI < 19.
Output Settings, con’t PHONES, Mute All Outputs ” appears on the Information Display. Refer to figure 25. SETUP: HEADPHONES Mute All Outputs Figure 25 7. Rotate the VOLUME (ADJUST) Control to change the current HEADPHONES setting from “Mute All Outputs” to “Mute No Outputs”. Refer to figure 26. SETUP: HEADPHONES Mute No Outputs Figure 26 8. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control.
Setup, con’t Data Ports Passthru USB Automute Data Port Connections between the MAC7200 and a McIntosh Source Component allow for basic function control of the source component using the MAC7200 supplied HR085 Remote Control. By default, all of the four Data Ports are set to send the same Data to the selected source. To dedicate a given Data Port for only one source component (example, source component connected to the BAL Input will be assigned to Data Port 1) perform the following Steps: 1.
Comm Port Baud Rate Remote Control Codes IR Sensor The MAC7200 may be remotely controlled from other equipment connected to the Rear Panel RS232 Jack. The speed at which the MAC7200 communicates (8 bit, no parity and 1 stop bit) with other equipment is adjustable from 9,600 bits per second to 115,200 bits per second. To change from the default speed of 115,200 bits per second, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2 on page 17. 2.
Setup, con’t Power Mode Tuner Presets The MAC7200 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which automatically places the preamplifier into the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode. This occurs approximately 30 minutes after there has been an absence of user activity (includes changes to any of the Operation Functions such as source selection, volume adjustment, etc.) or absence of an audio signal. If it is desirable to disable the Auto Off Feature perform the following steps: 1.
Tuner Presets, con’t SETUP: Tuner Presets (Hold INPUT) Figure 53 3. Press and hold in the INPUT Control until “FM Presets Erase ALL, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Display. Refer to figure 54. FM Presets Erase ALL (Hold INPUT) Figure 54 Note: To delete AM Presets instead of FM Presets, rotate the INPUT Control until the Information Display indicates “AM Presets Erase All, (Hold INPUT)”. then continue with step 4. 4.
Setup, con’t and Reset of the Microprocessors Factory Reset Reset of the Microprocessors If it becomes desirable to reset all the adjustable settings (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 17. 2. Rotate the INPUT Control until “FACTORY RESET, (Hold INPUT)” appears on the Information Display. Refer to figure 61.
How to Operate the MAC7200 Power On and Off The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MAC7200 is in Standby mode. To switch ON the MAC7200, Press the STANDBY/ ON Push-button on the Front Panel or press the (Power - Green) Push-button on the Remote Control. The MAC7200 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Display indicating Power Guard is active, last used source and volume setting.
How to Operate the MAC7200 mately equal listening volume levels in each Loudspeaker. To adjust the Balance perform the following: 1. Press the TRIM Push-button repeatedly on the Remote Control until “L BALANCE R, || ” appears on the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 74. L BALANCE || R Note: The Front Panel INPUT/Trim Control may also be used. 2.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t (refer to figure 86) or decrease (refer to figure 87) the volume level of the high frequencies. BASS -12dB TREBLE +12dB Figure 84 The Front Panel Display indicates the Bass changes in steps from +12dB to -12dB. After approximately 6 seconds the Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. Figure 86 TREBLE The Intensity of the High Frequencies in the music can be increased or decreased by using the Trim Select and Trim Adjust Control.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t METER BACKLIGHT The MAC7200 Front Panel Meter Illumination may be switched On or Off by performing the following: 1. Select “METER LIGHTS, On” as indicated on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figures 70, 73 (on page 28) and 91. METER LIGHTS On Figure 91 2. Switch Off the Meter Illumination. Refer to figure 92. METER LIGHTS Off Figure 92 After approximately 5 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t Headphones Jack Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Headphone Jack with a 1/4” (0.635cm) stereo phone type plug for private listening. The default setting is for Output Connections 1 and 2 to automatically mute. For additional Information refer to “HEADPHONE HXD” on page 31. Note: The Headphone Output is optimized for impedances ranging from 100 to 600 ohms. Power Output Meters The MAC7200 Power Output Meters indicate the power delivered to the Loudspeakers.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t Operating the FM and AM Tuner Passthru When the MAC7200 is connected together with a McIntosh Multichannel A/V Control Center or Surround Decoder and has the PASSTHRU Mode activated, it will automatically turn-on when the A/V Processor or Surround Decoder is turned On. It will indicate on the Front Panel Display “PASSTHRU”. Refer to figure 101. PASSTHRU Figure 101 The MAC7200 OUTPUT 1 / OUTPUT 2 Front Panel Push-buttons are active when in the Passthru Mode.
Operating the FM and AM Tuner, con’t Remote Control. The third way is to use the Seek 7 or 8 Push-buttons on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 70 and 108 on the previous pages. Direct Access Tuning The fourth Tuning way is to use the Direct Access Method for FM and AM Stations. This is performed by entering the Radio Station Frequency by using the numeric Push-buttons on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 108. For example, tuning to FM Station 105.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t USB Input Operation and Driver Installation The MAC7200 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.
How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t How to Operate the MAC7200, con’t Windows Sound Settings For proper operation of the McIntosh Product via the Computer USB Connection, it is required to make changes to Windows Sound Settings: 1. From the Windows START button, click on “CONTROL PANEL” followed by selecting “SOUND”. Refer to figure 125. 2. Referring to figure 126, first select “McIntoshHD HS USB Audio” and Figure 125 than click on the “Set Default” button. Notes: 1.
MAC7200 Amplifier Specifications Amplifier Specifications Power Output 200 watts is the minimum sine wave continuous average power output per channel, both channels operating Output Load Impedance 2, 4 or 8 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum with both channels operating from 250 milliwatts to rated power, 20Hz to 20,000Hz Intermodulation Distortion 0.
MAC7200 Digital Audio and General Specifications Digital Audio Specifications Tuner FM Specifications, con’t Tuner AM Specifications, con’t Digital Input Signal Format Coaxial and Optical Inputs - SPDIF (PCM) MCT and USB Inputs - PCM, DSD Signal To Noise Ratio Mono: 70dB Stereo: 68dB Harmonic Distortion 0.5% 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.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions MAC7200 Packing Material List In 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 the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. Two #10 x 2-1/2 inch screws and washers must be used to fasten the unit securely to the bottom pad and wood skid. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad.
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