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Page 1: Integrated Amplifier
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MA5200 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s Manual... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK To prevent the risk of electric OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL shock, do not remove cover or NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE back. No user-serviceable parts INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR inside. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MA5200 Inte- If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in Setup Mode: How to Operate the Setup Mode ........17 grated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. -
Page 4: General Information
MA5200. Power Output Meters on McIntosh Meter 8. The MA5200 Remote Control is capable of operat- Illumination 2. Apply AC Power to the MA5200 and other McIn- Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo Control ing other components. For additional information Ground mini phone plug is used for connec- go to www.mcintoshlabs.com. -
Page 5: Introduction
60 Joules of Energy Storage and regulated functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switch- MA5200, with a power output of 100 watts per chan- Power Supply ensures stable noise free operation even nel, will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high ing. -
Page 6: Dimensions
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MA5200. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MA5200 into cabinets. Front View of the MA5200 " 44.5cm " 6" 13.7cm 15.2cm... -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation " 3/16 The MA5200 can be placed upright on a table or 43.7cm 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 MA5200 Front Panel "... -
Page 8: Rear Panel Connections
IR McIntosh Component when the an 8 ohm Room Sensor MA5200 is switched On/Off Loudspeaker Connect the MA5200 power cord DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS DATA PORTS send signals RS232-C connector LEFT OUTPUT to a live AC outlet. Refer to infor-... -
Page 9: Connecting Components
7. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in Notes: 1. If the MA5200 is part of a Home Theater using the MA5200 Remote Control. With an external a similar manner, as outlined in steps 5 thru 6. -
Page 10: Passthru Connections
Passthru Connections Passthru Connections The MA5200 can be part of a Multichannel Sound System for SACD, DVD-Audio and Home Theater. A/V Control Center The Right and Left Front Channels from an Audio/ Video Control Center can “Passthru” the MA5200. In the following example the AUX Input will become the “Passthru”... -
Page 11: Connecting For Bi-Amplification
The MA5200’s 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 MA5200 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. -
Page 12: Connecting Loudspeakers
Technical Support. actual components would be connected in a similar 3. Banana plugs are for use in the United 5. Connect the MA5200 power cord to an active AC manner. For additional information refer to “Connec- States and Canada only. -
Page 13: Connecting Loudspeakers
WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazard- ous live and present a risk of electric shock. For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections con- tact your McIntosh Dealer or McIn- tosh Technical Support. 7. Connect the MA5200 power cord to an active AC outlet. -
Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons
Scrolls through the available MA5200 Inputs Scrolls through the available Selects one of the eight MA5200 Inputs available Audio Sources Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. -
Page 15: How To Use The Remote Control
Disc Player or Music Server is being used. MA5200 Data Ports. Notes: 1. If at any time the MA5200 seems unrespon- Tuner Push-buttons sive to HR072 Remote Control Commands Press the AM or FM Push-button to select the desired press the Push-button first. -
Page 16: Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-Button And Jack
Connection for dynamic IR Sensor receives STANDBY/ON Push-button with indica- type headphones, for commands from a tor switches the MA5200 ON or OFF private listening Remote Control INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates the Sources, Volume, other Audio Settings, Operational Functions and Setup Mode... -
Page 17: How To Operate The Setup Mode
V_.__ V_._ _ MA5200 Front Panel Display. Refer to the MA5200 Front Panel S/N: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Figure 3 Illustration on the previous page while performing an McIntosh USB Audio V_.__... -
Page 18: Firmware Version
Firmware Version Source Input Reassignment The MA5200 functionality is controlled by internal The MA5200 provides the ability to reassign High 2. Rotate the VOLUME Control until “SETUP: software that is know as Firmware. The MA5200 SOURCE INPUT, CD :BALANCED” appears on has two different Firmwares, one is the “System... -
Page 19: Source Input Renaming
4. Press the the VOLUME Control until the character Source Input Renaming TUNER “U” starts flashing. Refer to figure 11. The MA5200 Default Input Names (CD, AUX, DVD, SETUP: SOURCE NAME >> MUX customized with a different name up to nine charac-... -
Page 20: Passthru
3. To exit from the Setup Mode, press the INPUT “Passthru” the Preamplifier Circuitry of the MA5200, the MA5200 is used in the same location as another CONTROL and the Front Panel Display will revert McIntosh Preamplifier and/or A/V Control Center, and then on to the Power Amplifier Circuitry of the back to its normal display. -
Page 21: Power Mode
5. Press the VOLUME UP/DOWN Push-button on the Remote Control to verify proper operation. Power Mode The MA5200 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 audible... -
Page 22: How To Operate The Ma5200
After approximately 5 seconds increasing to the last used volume setting. Refer to the Display returns to indi- figures 50, 51, 52 and 53. To switch OFF the MA5200, cate the Source Selection and Trim Functions press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front The MA5200 has various Trim Selections with Ad- Volume Level. -
Page 23: Trim Level
Off Mode. Refer to figure 60. Source Components can have slightly different volume than the TUNER Input, so the trim level for levels resulting in the need to readjust the MA5200 OUTPUT MODE the Server Input is reduced to -2.5 dB. Refer to Volume Control when switching between different figure 58. -
Page 24: Display Brightness
The Front Panel Display Brightness may be changed DIGITAL AUDIO DISPLAY After approximately 5 seconds the Display will return from the default setting. The MA5200 will remem- By default the Digital Audio Display is switched Off. to indicate the Source Selection and Volume Level. -
Page 25: Trim, Mute, Headphone Jack
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t justing the volume control will un-mute the MA5200. and the audio will be muted. When the MA5200 has METER BACKLIGHT returned to a safe operating temperature, normal op- Lights: eration will resume. Headphones Jack... -
Page 26: Optical And Coaxial Digital Inputs
The MA5200 USB Input is compatible with both USB Audio Windows Driver Installation and Operation Guide load the “McIntosh Audio McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com as the Passthru Mode is active. PC Computers using Microsoft ®... -
Page 27: Resetting The Ma5200 To Default Settings
How to Operate the MA5200, con’t performing the following: 1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button until the STANDBY/ON Indicator switches Off. 2. When the MA5200 cycles On then Off, release the STANDBY/ON Push-button. 3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY/ON Push-button, the MA5200 will resume normal operation. -
Page 29: Photos
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Page 30: Specifications
+0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100,000Hz Preamplifier Output Impedance Standby: Less than 0.25 watt 220 ohms Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MA5200 for the cor- Preamplifier Output (for rated input) rect voltage. Headphone Impedance 20 to 600 ohms... -
Page 31: Packing Instructions
#10 flat washer 1-3/4 inch needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart- 017937 Plastic foot ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 3. Please 400159 #10-32 x 3/4 machine screw see the Part List for the correct part numbers. - Page 32 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04137600...
- Page 33 20. JRiver 20 is availiable as a 30 day free trial from www.jriver.com 3-Connect the McIntosh to your computer with a USB 2.0 High Speed A-to-B type cable and turn on. 4-In your PC go to Settings-> Control Panel and open Sound. See screen below: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street •...
- Page 34 The Sound window should show JR as the default device. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538 6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.com...
- Page 35 If the McIntosh USB shows up as Default or Default Communications Device Check on the Properties tab and Disable. Although the system could be run with two devices checked we are going to use JR- MC20 as the main USB device.
- Page 36 Select full-range speakers and then with no other music playing and the USB–D/A input selected on the McIntosh stereo, click one speaker at a time. You will hear the chime sounds come out of your left and right speaker. After the chimes are played, click Next then Finish in the final box.
- Page 37 In the Supported Format tab/window, all six, 44.1kHz through 192kHz should be shown. Bit depth will be set later in the JR20 Music program so ignore the 16 bit. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538 6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.com...
- Page 38 Level tab should always be set to 100% as shown since listening Volume is set in the connected McIntosh model and all bits are always sent from the JRiver player to the McIntosh for Bit Perfect conversion to stereo analog playback.
- Page 39 The McIntosh driver will look like this when playing and will reflect the setup in JRiver, no adjustments are needed. The sample rate will change with the music file and the driver will remain in 32 bit mode as that is the size of the digital ‘package’...
- Page 40 JR operation. To be an expert on all computers is beyond the scope of this outline but these basic settings will work well with the McIntosh 32/192 USB 2.0 High Speed input for music playback of all file types using a Windows 7 or 8 machine.
- Page 41 Digital Output will list all of the USB audio drivers on the computer. Please check McIntosh (ASIO). This matches the McIntosh 32/192 USB input. If it does not appear in the list please see the driver download directions on the first page of this Doc.
- Page 42 All of these following adjustments are being made to match the way the data from the WIN computer is sent to the McIntosh ASIO USB input. If only ONE type of digital file was used for all music this would be simple. If however, ANY audio file type and all resolutions are to be played then the JR 20 settings must match the switching cadence of the McIntosh DAC.
- Page 43 DAC. By checking No change, the McIntosh USB input will see each file in its’ original format. If all the formats are set to 192,000Hz, as an example, this will only increase the file size or ‘container’ of the original music file with no change in sound quality.
- Page 44 5-Check - Play Files from memory instead of disk. Note: This will pull the music from the solid state memory instead of the spinning disc drive which is more precise. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538 6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.com...
- Page 45 As shown below, Live playback latency: Minimum, should be set. This will aid in sound and picture synchronization when watching Youtube or other streaming AV web content. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc 2 Chambers Street • Binghamton, NY 13903 • (800) 538 6576 • www.mcintoshlabs.com...
- Page 46 These are all of the settings needed for smooth playback from the computer to the McIntosh Asio USB input. Please refer to the JRiver Wiki Help forum for detailed advice and information on JRiver operation. Additional questions on the McIntosh ASIO USB input may be sent to McIntosh Tech Support.
- Page 47 Simply add your favorite speakers and audio sources to create a complete system. MA5200’s 100 watts per channel is the perfect size ■ for modestly sized listening spaces. The classic blue power level meters indicate the world famous McIntosh amplifier performance.
- Page 48 Authorized McIntosh Dealer. McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced.
- Page 49 HOME ELECTRONICS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY elcome to the family of McIntosh McIntosh provides for your Product, and that no owners. This is the Warranty for your one, including your dealer, has any authority to new McIntosh Home Electronic Product either modify or expand upon this Warranty.
- Page 50 Product for which the owner has neither completed and submitted the Warranty shall return the Product to its owner at the owner’s expense. In the alternative, McIntosh may at its sole Registration Card at the time of purchase nor included the original sales receipt with the Product when option either replace the Product without charge, or if replacement is not commercially practicable delivered for service, at McIntosh’s or its Authorized Service Agency’s then-current repair rates.
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How to turn inputs for cd and tuner back on
To turn on the CD and tuner inputs for the McIntosh MA5200:
1. Connect the CD player and tuner to the appropriate input jacks on the MA5200.
2. Use the front panel controls or the HR072 remote control to select the desired input.
3. Press the corresponding input button (e.g., "CD" or "Tuner") to activate the source.
4. If needed, reassign inputs through the setup menu by referring to the "Reassigning Inputs" section in the manual.
This will enable audio playback from the connected CD player or tuner.
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I mistakenly turned off some inputs when trying to reassign input names and I cannot find anywhere to turn them back on
To turn on inputs on the McIntosh MA5200 after mistakenly turning them off, follow these steps:
1. Enter Setup Mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON push-button to turn on the unit.
2. Rotate the INPUT CONTROL clockwise until the Front Panel Display shows SOURCE INPUT.
3. Select the input you want to turn on by continuing to rotate the INPUT CONTROL.
4. Adjust the input settings as needed.
If necessary, you can also reset the MA5200 to factory default settings by:
1. Holding the INPUT/TRIM Control and VOLUME/ADJUST Control until the display shows FACTORY RESET.
2. Releasing both controls when the display indicates FACTORY RESET COMPLETE.
3. Pressing the STANDBY/ON push-button to resume normal operation.
This will restore all settings, including input configurations, to default values.
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