McIntosh MA-5200 Owners Manual

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www mcintoshlabs.com

MA5200

Integrated Amplifier

Owner’s Manual

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the appa-

ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

16.To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17.The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

18.Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

19.Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MA5200 Integrated Amplifier ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have the best. The McIntosh dedication to precision performance assures many years of musical enjoyment.

Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:

Serial Number:________________________________

Purchase Date:_ _______________________________

Dealer Name:_ ________________________________

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: 607-723-3512

Fax: 607-724-0549

Copyright 2013 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

 

2 Chambers Street

 

Binghamton, New York 13903

 

Phone: 607-723-3515

 

Fax: 607-723-1917

 

Table of Contents

 

Safety Instructions...............................................................

2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment................................

3

Technical Assistance and Customer Service.......................

3

Table of Contents..................................................................

3

General Information.............................................................

4

Connector and Cable Information........................................

4

Introduction..........................................................................

5

Performance Features...........................................................

5

Dimensions...........................................................................

6

Installation............................................................................

7

Connections:

 

Rear Panel Connections.......................................................

8

Connecting Components......................................................

9

Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet).................

Mc2A/2B

Passthru Connections.........................................................

10

Connecting for Bi-Amplification.......................................

11

Connecting Loudspeakers.............................................

12-13

Remote Control and Front Panel:

 

Remote Control Push-buttons............................................

14

How to use the Remote Control.........................................

15

Front Panel Displays, Controls,

 

Push-button and Jack..........................................................

16

Setup Mode:

 

How to Operate the Setup Mode........................................

17

Default Settings...........................................................

17

Firmware Version........................................................

18

Source Input Reassigment...........................................

18

Source Input Renaming..............................................

19

Passthru.......................................................................

20

Comm Port Baud Rate................................................

20

Remote Control Codes................................................

20

Power Mode.................................................................

21

Operation:

 

How to Operate the MA5200.............................................

22

Power On/Off..............................................................

22

Source Selection..........................................................

22

Volume Control...........................................................

22

Trim Functions:

 

Balance..............................................................

22

Trim Level.........................................................

23

Output Mode......................................................

23

Mono/Stereo Mode............................................

23

Display Brightness............................................

24

Digital Audio Display........................................

24

Meter Backlight.................................................

24

Trim, Mute, Headphone Jack......................................

25

Power Output Meters and Power Guard.....................

25

Using a Separate Power Amplifier.............................

25

Passthru..................................................................

25-26

Optical and Coaxial Digital Inputs.............................

26

USB Input Operation with a Computer......................

26

Reset of Microprocessors.......................................

26-27

Resetting the MA5200 to default settings..................

27

Photos...................................................................

28-29

Specifications............................................................

30

Packing Instructions..................................................

31

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Ground
Data Ground

General Information, Connector and Cable Information

General Information

1.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MA5200.

2.Apply AC Power to the MA5200 and other McIntosh Component(s) only after all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so may cause a malfunction of system operations as the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside the components is active when AC Power is applied.

3.The MA5200 includes an Auto Off Power Save

Feature and the default setting is enabled. For additional information including how to disable it, refer to page 21.

4.The MA5200 Phono MM (Moving Magnet) Input is compatible with high output Moving Coil Phono Cartridges such as the Sumiko Blue Point No.2.

5.When Power Amplifier Protection Circuitry of the MA5200 has activated, the Front Panel Power Guard LEDs are illuminated continuously and the sound will be muted.

6.When the Power Transformer has overheated due to improper ventilation and/or high ambient operating temperature, AC Power is removed from the MA5200. Normal operation will resume when the operating temperature is in a safe range again.

7.For the best performance and safety, it is important to always match the impedance of the Loudspeaker to the Power Amplifier connections. Refer to pages 12 and 13.

Note: The impedance of a Loudspeaker actually varies as the Loudspeaker reproduces different frequencies. As a result, the nominal impedance rating of the Loudspeaker (usually measured at a midrange frequency) might not always agree with the impedance of the Loudspeaker at low frequencies where the greatest amount of power is required. Contact the Loudspeaker Manufac-

turer for additional information about the actual impedance of the Loudspeaker before connecting

it to the McIntosh MA5200.

8.The MA5200 Remote Control is capable of operating other components. For additional information go to www.mcintoshlabs.com.

9.The IR Input, with a 1/8 inch mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit. Use a Connection Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two or more IR sensors need to be connected to the MA5200. The signal from a connected External IR Sensor will have priority over the signal from the Front Panel IR Sensor.

10.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.

11. For additional information on the

MA5200 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input Connectors on the MA5200. Refer to the dia-

gram for connection:

 

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

 

PIN 2: + Output

 

PIN 3: - Output

PIN 1 PIN 3 PIN 2

Power Control Connectors

The Power Control Output Jack sends and Passthru Input Jack receives Power On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other McIntosh Components.

An additional connection is for

 

 

 

 

controlling the illumination of the

Power

 

Power Output Meters on McIntosh

Control

Meter

Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo

Illumination

Control Ground

mini phone plug is used for connec-

 

 

tion to the Power Control and the Passthru jacks.

Data Port Connectors

The Data Out Ports send Remote Control Signals to Source Components. A 3.5mm stereo

mini phone plug is used for connec-

Data

Signal

tion.

N/C

IR IN Port Connectors

The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug and allows the connection of

other brand IR Receivers to the

IR Data

Control

MA5200.

N/C

RS232-C Data Port Cable

The RS232 Data Cable is a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug to a subminiature DB 9 connector:

 

 

DB9

Data In

PIN 1

(male connector)

(DB9-pin2)

PIN 5

 

 

Data Out

 

 

(DB9-pin3)

 

 

Ground

PIN 6

PIN 9

(DB9-pin5)

McIntosh Plug-In Jumper Connector

The MA5200 utilizes a phono style Plug-In Jumper to connect the Preamplifier Output to the

Power Amplifier Input, one Jumper for each channel.

Note: The Jumper Connector is available from the McIntosh Parts Department:

McIntosh Jumper Connector Part No. 117781

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Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MA5200 Integrated Amplifier. The Power Amplifier section of the MA5200, with a power output of 100 watts per channel, will drive a pair of quality Loudspeakers to a high level of performance.

The flexible Preamplifier section provides connections for various input sources and may also be used to drive an external Power Amplifier(s).

The MA5200 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”

Performance Features

• Power Output

The MA5200 consists of a 100 watts per channel stereo Power Amplifier with less than 0.005% distortion. The McIntosh MA5200 is designed for connection of a single 8 ohm Loudspeaker per channel. The Power Amplifier uses ThermalTrak1 Output Transistors for lower distortion and cool operation.

• Power Guard

The patented McIntosh Power Guard circuit prevents amplifier clipping and protects your valuable Loudspeakers.

• Sentry Monitor and Thermal Protection

McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection circuits ensure the MA5200 will have a long and trouble free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection Circuits guard against overheating.

1ThermalTrak™ and ON Semiconductor are trademarks of Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC

Electronic Switching and Balanced Connections

The Preamplifier uses Logic Circuits controlling Electromagnetic Switches on all inputs and operating functions for reliable, noiseless, distortion free switching. There is a Balanced Input for connection of a source component.

Digital Audio Inputs

The MA5200 has Coaxial, Optical and USB Digital Inputs to decode PCM Signals from an external source. The MA5200 Up Samples the Digital Signal to 192kHz with 32Bit resolution before the Digital to Analog process begins.

• Multifunction Fluorescent Display

The Front Panel Display indicates source selection, volume levels and setup functions.

• Illuminated Power Meters

The Illuminated Power Output Watt Meters on the MA5200 are peak responding, and indicate the power output of the amplifier.

• PassThru Mode

The Automatic PassThru Mode allows the MA5200 to become part of a Multichannel Sound System for DVD-Audio, SACD and Home Theater Movies.

• Power Control and Remote Control

The Power Control Output connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of McIntosh Source Components. The Data Ports together with the supplied Remote Control provide control of McIntosh Source Components connected to the MA5200.

• Special Power Supply

The large Power Transformer, multiple filter capacitors with 60 Joules of Energy Storage and regulated Power Supply ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.

• McIntosh Custom Binding Posts

McIntosh Patented gold plated output terminals deliver high current output. They accept large diameter wire and spade lugs. Banana plugs may also be used only in the United States and Canada.

• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MA5200 will be retained for many years.

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6
40.8cm
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
17-1/2"
44.5cm
Rear View of the MA5200

Dimensions

5-3/8" 6"

13.7cm 15.2cm

Side View of the MA5200

18-3/4"

47.6cm

1-1/6" 16-1/2"

2.7cm

 

 

 

 

41.9cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29/32" 1.8cm

1-5/8" 13"

16-1/16"

 

4.1cm

 

33cm

 

 

 

 

4-5/8"

11.8cm

3/16" 4-13/16" 0.5cm 12.2cm

1"

2.5cm

13-1/4"

33.7cm

Installation

Installation

The MA5200 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 MA5200 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 MA5200 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your MA5200. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MA5200 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining 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 inches (15.2cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.1cm) below the bottom and 2 inches (5.1cm) on each side of the Integrated Amplifier, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 20 inches (50.8cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/6 inch (2.7cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.

17-3/16"

43.7cm

MA5200 Front Panel

4-7/8"

Custom Cabinet Cutout

12.9cm

Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.2cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MA5200 Side View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Custom Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spacers

Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36.8cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

MA5200 Bottom View

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-1/16"

in Custom Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

38.3cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cutout Opening

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for Ventilation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13-5/16"

33.8cm

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit. For purposes of clarity, the above illustration is not drawn to scale

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MA5200 Rear Panel Connections

RIGHT OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB D/A Digital Audio

connections for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Input for connection to

an 8 ohm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a computer

Loudspeaker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect the MA5200 power cord

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS

 

 

DATA PORTS send signals

to a live AC outlet. Refer to infor-

for components with Digital

 

 

to Source Components

mation on the back panel of your

Optical (1) and Coaxial (2)

 

 

to allow control with the

MA5200 to determine the correct

Outputs sending digital

 

 

MA5200 Remote Control

voltage for your unit

audio signals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IR INput for signals from a compatible IR Room Sensor

RS232-C connector1 for connection to a computer or other control device

POWER CONTROL MAIN Output sends turn On/Off signals to a McIntosh Component when the MA5200 is switched On/Off

LEFT OUTPUT connections for an 8 ohm Loudspeaker

Main Fuse holder, refer to information on the back panel of your MA5200 to determine the correct fuse size and rating

PREAMP OUTPUT sends signals to the internal Power Amplifier or to an external Power Amplifier

JUMPER PLUGS connect

CD2, CD, AUX and

PHONO MM accepts signals

the Preamp Output to the

TUNER INPUTS accept

from a Moving Magnet Phono

PWR AMP Input and are

high level program source

Cartridge or a high output

required for normal operation

signals

Moving Coil Cartridges

PWR AMP INPUT accepts

GND terminal

signals from the internal

accepts a ground

Preamplifier or a separate

wire from a

external Preamplifier

turntable

PASSTHRU Power Control Input receives turn On/ Off signals from an Audio/ Video Control Center

BALanced INPUTS accept high level program source signals

1 Refer to page 4 for additional cable information.

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Connecting Components

Connecting Components

The MA5200 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic functions using the MA5200 Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MA5200, remote control operation of the system is possible from another room and/or when the MA5200 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.

The connection instructions below, together with the MA5200 Input and Output Connection Diagrams located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2A/2B”, are an example of a typical audio system. Your system may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. For additional information refer to “Connector and Cable Information” on page 4.

Note: Source components may be connected to the MA5200 Balanced Inputs or Digital Inputs instead of Unbalanced Inputs. Refer to Setup “Reassigning Inputs” to activate them on page 18.

Power Control Connections:

1.Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200 PWR

CTRL (Power Control) MAIN Jack to the Power

Control In on the Turntable.

2.Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the AM/FM Tuner Power Control In Jack.

3.Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner Power Control Out Jack to the SACD/CD Player Power Control In Jack.

4.Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.

Data Control Connections:

5.Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200 CD DATA PORT Jack to the SACD/CD Player Data In Jack.

6.Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200 TUNER DATA PORT Jack to the AM/FM Tuner Data In Jack.

7.Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 5 thru 6.

Sensor Connection:

8.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 MA5200. Refer to page 4 “General Infor-

mation, note 8” for additional information.

Audio Connections:

9.Connect Balanced Cables from the MA5200 BAL

(Balanced) L & R Connectors to the SACD/CD

Player Fixed Audio Output Balanced Connectors.

10.Connect Audio Cables from the MA5200 TUNER INPUT Jacks to the AM/FM Tuner Output Jacks.

11.Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turntable to the MA5200 Phono MM Input Jacks for a Moving Magnet Cartridge or high output Moving Coil Cartridge.

Note: For additional information refer to “General Information” note 4 on page 4.

12.Connect any additional Components in a similar manner, as outlined in steps 9 thru 11.

Optional Digital Audio Connections:

13.Connect an Optical Cable from the MA5200

DIG (Digital) 2 Digital Audio Input connector to the Digital Audio Out Optical Connector on the SACD/CD Player.

Optional USB Connection:

14.Connect a USB cable with (type A to type B) connectors from the MA5200 USB D/A Digital Audio Input to an available USB connector.

Ground Connections:

15.Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turntable to the MA5200 GND Binding Post.

Notes: 1. If the MA5200 is part of a Home Theater System, proceed to “PassThru” connection on page 10.

2.When the MA5200 will be used together with a separate Power Amplifier for Bi-Amplification of a Loudspeaker System, proceed to page 11.

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McIntosh MA-5200 Owners Manual

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” input:

 

1. Connect Audio Cables from the A/V Control

 

Center Front Left and Right Channel Outputs to

 

the MA5200 AUX Input Left and Right Jacks.

 

2. Connect a Control Cable from the A/V Control

 

Center ZA (Zone A) PC (Power Control) Output

 

to the MA5200 PWR CTRL (Power Control)

 

PASSTHRU Input Jack.

 

Note: Refer to Setup “Passthru” on page 20 to assign the AUX Input as the “Passthru” Input.

3.Proceed to “Connecting Loudspeaker” on Page 12.

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