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MA6600 with TM2 HD AM/FM Tuner Module
SOURCE: TUNER FM
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For use in the U.S.A., Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia1, Ecuador, Mexico, and Venezuela.
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Most of the Available FM Stations and all of the AM Stations
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
MA6600-TM2
Operation Guide
The HD Radio logo is a proprietary trademark of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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The lightning ash 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 sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
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.
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 ampliers) 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 third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not t 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.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. 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 qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-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 lled 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, re or the like.
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Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with reguards to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of
ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to ground electrodes and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
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Thank You
Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 8
Pin 8
*Cable outer shield
Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh TM2 HD AM/FM
Tuner Module for the MA6600 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. 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: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549
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
Copyright 2008 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
TM2-4
Safety Instructions .................................................TM2-2-3
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ..................TM2-4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .........TM2-4
Table of Contents ...................................................TM2-4
General Information ..............................................TM2-4
RAA2 Connector and Cable Information .............. TM2-4
Introduction ............................................................ TM2-5
Performance Features ............................................TM2-5
Rear Panel Connections .........................................TM2-6
Connecting the RAA2 ...........................................TM2-7
How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode .................TM2-8
How to Operate the MA6600 Tuner ......................TM2-9-13
Station Preset Information ..................................... TM2-14
Specifications .........................................................TM2-15
General Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the MA6600 Integrated Amplifier and the TM2 Tuner
Module.
2. The Main AC Power going to the MA6600 and any
other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied
until all the system components are connected together.
Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some
or all of the system’s normal operations. When the
MA6600 and other McIntosh Components are in their
Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication
is occurring between them.
3. The type and availability of tuner module(s) for the
MA6600 varies from country to country. Contact your
McIntosh Dealer for additional information.
RAA2 Cable Connector Information
Pin No. Wire Color
1. White/Orange
2. Orange
3. White/Green
4. Blue
5. White/Blue
6. Green
7. W hite/ Br ow n
8. Brown
*Cable outer shield
Note: The RAA2 Connecting Cable is available from the Mc-
Intosh Parts Department:
RAA2 Antenna Cable Part No. 171844
Twenty foot, shielded 8 conductor, with a shielded RJ45
connector on each end.
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Connector Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
The MA6600 Integrated Amplifier has provisions for adding an optional McIntosh TM2 HD AM/FM Tuner Module
for Radio Station Reception. The TM2 delivers the same
exceptional performance as a stand-alone McIntosh Tuner.
The TM2 is installed by your McIntosh Service Dealer.
It can be added to the MA6600 at any time, usually while
you wait.
Performance Features
• HD Radio for both AM and FM Station
The sound quality of a received HD RadioTM FM Broadcast with the TM2 is of “CD-Quality”. This includes an
extended Frequency Response and greater Stereo Channel
Separation with non existing reception noise, interference
and multi path. HD RadioTM AM Broadcast reception has
sound quality equivalent to a good FM-Stereo Broadcast,
again with no reception noise or interference.
• RAA2 External AM Antenna
The RAA2 External AM Antenna provides the perfect
match to the TM2 AM Circuitry. The 20 foot (6 meter)
connection cable allows placement of the AM Antenna
away from electronic equipment which can produce RF
Interference with weak AM signals.
• Preset Stations and Permanent Memory
Nine AM and nine 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.
• Multiple Programs
The HD Radio Broadcast format allows a radio station to
send out multiple programs simultaneously and with the
TM2 it is easy to select the desired program to listen to.
• Information Service
When tuned to a HD Radio Broadcast or an FM Broadcast
Station sending RBDS (Radio Broadcast Data Service),
the Front Panel Information Display of the MA6600 will
indicate various text information such as Station Call Sign,
Music Genre, Artist Name and Song Title when transmitted by the Radio Station.
• Special FM RF Tuned Circuitry
The TM2 Tuned RF Circuitry uses a passive design, allowing for the reception of strong local FM Station Signals
with overload or Cross Modulation. The highly sensitive
Front End Mixer using active circuitry allows reception of
even the weakest of FM Signals.
• High Dynamic Range IF FM Circuitry
The all important IF circuitry in the TM2 has two different
levels of linear amplification providing optimum performance at all times with varying reception conditions.
HD RadioTM Technology Manufactured Under License From iBiquity
Digital Cor p. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio
are proprietary trademaks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
TM
and the HD Radio logo
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Connect to the TM2
HD AM/FM Tuner
Module with the supplied shielded cable
Rear Panel Connections
McIntosh RAA2 External
AM Antenna
75 OHM FM ANT
(Antenna) connects
to an external FM
Antenna or cable
McIntosh TM2
HD AM/FM Tuner
Module
AM ANT (Antenna) connector allows a McIntosh
RAA2 Remote Antenna
to be connected
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How to Connect Antenna Components
How to Connect Antenna Components
1. Using the the supplied shielded cable, connect one end
into the RAA2 AM Antenna jack and the other end of
the same cable into the MA6600/TM2 Tuner Module
jack labeled RAA2 AM antenna
Note: If a longer length cable needs to be used between the
MA6600/TM2 and the RAA2 AM Antenna, use an 8
conductor straight-thru cable with an outer shield and
RJ45 connectors on each end (shielded CAT5 or CAT6
patch cable).
2. Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from a FM Antenna or
cable system to the MA6600/TM2, 75 OHM FM ANTenna Connector.
FM Antenna
Mounting the RAA2 AM Antenna
Tune to a station with the weakest signal and orient the
RAA2 Antenna for
maximum signal
with minimun noise
and distortion. After
the location is determined, the RAA2
AM Antenna may be
secured to a suitable
surface by using two
6-32 1-3/4 to 2 inches (4.44 to 5.08cm) long screws, refer to
the illustration to the right.
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How to Operate the Tuner Setup Mode
SOURCE: TUNER FM
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SETUP: TUNER SDK
MC . _
SETUP: TUNER DSP
DRI- - -
Your McIntosh MA6600 with the TM2 installed has been
factory configured for default operating settings that will
allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio from AM/FM
and HD RadioTM Stations without the need for further
adjustments. Proceed to “How to Operate the MA6600
Tuner” at this time unless you wish to make changes to the
TM2 factory default settings.
A Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating
settings using the Front Panel Information Display. Refer
to the MA6600 Owner’s Manual page 12 while performing
the following steps.
Notes: 1. If the MA6600 is currently On, proceed to
step 2.
2. Making changes to the amplifier default settings are covered in the Setup Section in the
MA6600 Owner’s Manual starting on page 13.
1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button to switch On the
MA6600. The MA6600 will go through a brief startup
intialization with the Front Panel Information Display
indicating the last used source and volume setting, this
is followed by
the volume
setting indication starting
at zero and
then increasing to the last used volume setting. Rotate
the INPUT Control to select Tuner FM. Refer to figure
TM2-1.
2. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Front
Panel Information Display indicates SETUP: TUNER
SDK MC__._.__ _ _____ firmware version, refer to
figure TM2-
2. Press the
MONO/
SETUP Pushbutton one
more time and the Front Panel Information Display
will now indicate SETUP: TUNER DSP DRI-_______ _ _ _-_ _ _ firmware, refer to figure TM2-3. These
firmware version numbers
identify type
of operational
functioning of
the TM2 Tuner Model. At this time the LEDs above the
MONO/SETUP and STORE/EXIT Push-buttons will
be illuminated.
3. To exit from the Setup Mode, press the STORE/EXIT
Push-button. The LED above the MONO/SETUP
Push-button and STORE/EXIT Push-button will extin-
Figure TM2-1
Figure TM2-2
Figure TM2-3
Setup
guish and the Front Panel Display will revert back to
its normal display. Refer to figure TM2-1.
Default Settings
When a McIntosh Tuner Module is installed into the
MA6600 the following additional Setup Settings will become available indicating the Function Name and Default
Setting.
MA6600/TM2 Default Settings
Function Name Setting
TUNER SDK MC_ _._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
TUNER DSP DRI-___-_______-___
CLEAR PRESETS NONE
Clear Presets
The TM2 AM/FM Tuner has three different Tuning
Modes when installed into the MA6600. One of the Tuning
Modes is Preset Tuning, where favorite stations are entered
into memory for quick recall. Any preset station may be
removed from memory at any time. There are times when
it may be desirable to remove from memory all the preset
stations. To accomplish this perform the following steps:
1. Press the MONO/SETUP Push-button until the Setup
Mode is active. Then press the MONO/SETUP Pushbutton to select the Setup Menu item “SETUP: TUNER CLEAR PRESETS”. Refer to figure TM2-4.
2. Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control to select one of
four choices:
NONE (default setting, No Presets are cleared)
AM (all AM stored Presets are cleared)
FM (all FM stored Presets are cleared)
All (all AM and FM stored Presets are cleared)
3. Press the STORE/EXIT Push-button to exit the Setup
Mode. Proceed to “How to operate the Tuner” on the
next page.
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How to Operate the MA6600 Tuner
91.5-FM ST ¦
How to Operate the MA6600 Tuner
The Instructions in this TM2 Operation Guide are intended
to supplement the MA6600 Owner’s Manual when selecting and listening to radio stations. The McIntosh TM2 HD
RadioTM AM/FM Tuner Module incorporates an advanced
design AM/FM Tuner with many desirable performance
features to enhance your enjoyment of radio broadcasts.
The three Tuning Modes for selection of AM/FM Stations
are as follows:
1. STATIONS - Allows Manual Tuning of available AM
and FM broadcasts (the default setting).
2. SEEK - Automatic Tuning of available AM and
FM broadcast.
3. PRESET - Selection of AM and FM stations already
entered into memory.
Tuner Trim Functions
With the TM2 Tuner installed into the MA6600 there are
two additional Trim Selections available.
TUNER CONTROL
The Tuning Mode of AM and FM Broadcast Stations may
be changed from the default setting of STATIONS (Manual
Tuning) by performing the following:
1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM
Push-button on the Remote Control until “TUNER
CONTROL” appears on the Front Panel Information
Display. Refer
to figures
TM2-4 and
TM 2-5.
Figure TM2-4
2. Rotate the TRIM ADJUST Control or press the
LEVEL + / Push-buttons
to select either
the SEEK or
Figure TM2-6
PRESETS
Tuning Mode.
Refer to figures TM2-6
Figure TM2-7
and TM2-7.
TUNER BLEND MODE
The BLEND MODE allows selection of the different signal
types received from AM and FM Broadcast Stations. Conventional Radio Broadcast Signals contain Analog Audio
Information only. A HD RadioTM Broadcast Signal includes
both Analog Audio Information and Digital Audio Information. The Tuners Blend Mode may be changed from the
default setting of AUTO to either the ANALOG ONLY
or DIGITAL ONLY audio information. In the AUTO
Blend Mode the Tuner Audio Output can vary between the
transmitted Analog Audio only, the transmitted decoded
Digital Audio only or a blending of the two. This blending
produces the best possible sound quality even with varing
reception conditions. To change from the default setting of
AUTO perform the following:
1. Rotate the TRIM SELECT Control or press the TRIM
Push-button on the Remote Control until “TUNER
BLEND MODE” appears on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure TM2-8 on the next page.
Figure TM2-5
TM2-9
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TUNER BLEND MODE:
DIGITAL ONLY
SOURCE: TUNER AM
15%
SOURCE: TUNER FM
15%
2. Rotate the
TRIM ADJUST Control
or press the
LEVEL + / Push-buttons
to select either
the ANALOG ONLY
or DIGITAL
ONLY Blend
Mode. Refer
to figures
TM2-9 and TM2-10.
AM or FM Band Selection
Rotate the MA6600 Front Panel INPUT Control to select either TUNER FM or TUNER AM. The AM or FM
Push-buttons on the Remote Control may also be used to
select the desired broadcast
band. Refer to
figures TM2-11,
TM2-12, TM2-17
and TM2-5 (on
the next page).
Several seconds
after the AM
or FM Band is
selected the Front
Panel Information Display will
change to indicate
the frequency the
tuner is currently
tuned to. Refer to
figures TM2-13 and TM2-14.
Stereo/Mono Mode
The MA6600 Tuner Module Automatically switches
between Stereo and Monaural Broadcasts. When a Stereo
Broadcast is received, the Front Panel Information Display indicates the Stereo Mode by the letters “ST” on the
right side. Refer to figure TM2-15. To change the reception mode to MONO press the Front Panel MONO Pushbutton or the MODE Push-button on the Remote Control
to combine left and
right stereo signals to
a Monophonic signal.
The LED above the
Figure TM2-8
Figure TM2-9
Figure TM2-10
Figure TM2-11
Figure TM2-12
Figure TM2-13
Figure TM2-14
Figure TM2-15
MONO Push-button will illuminate.
Refer to figures TM2-16 and TM2-5
(on the next page).
Figure TM2-16
Manual Tuning
The default Tuning Mode for the
MA6600 is STATIONS (Manual
Tuning). After having selected the
FM or AM Broadcast Band, rotate
the TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control clockwise or counterclockwise
to find the desirable radio station.
Refer to figure TM2-5. The Remote
Control may also be used for manual
tuning of stations by using the Up
or Down directional Push-buttons.
Refer to figure TM2-15.
The Signal Strength Indication
(to the right of “ST”) displayed on
the Front Panel Information Display
can assist in orienting the Antenna
for maximum signal. Refer to figure
TM2-18 (minimum signal strength)
and TM2-19 (maximum signal
st reng th).
Preset Tuning
Figure TM2-17
The MA6600 allows for presetting 9
AM and 9 FM Radio
Stations into memory
for rapid recall without having to manu-
Figure TM2-18
ally tune through
unwanted stations.
Creating Presets
Tune to a station to be
Figure TM2-19
entered into memory
either by Manual Tuning (STATIONS Tuning Mode) (see
above) or Automatic Tuning (SEEK Tuning Mode) and
then perform the follow steps:
Note: If there are no Presets Assigned and the MA6600
is in the PRESET Tuning Mode, the Front Panel
Information Display will indicate “NO PRESETS
AVAILABLE”. Refer to figure TM2-20.
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91.5-FM ST ¦
91.5-FM ST ¦
NO PRESETS AVAIALABE
91.5-FM ST ¦
PRESET 1: AVAILABLE
P1 91.5-FM ST ¦
P9 105.7-FM ST ¦
PRESET 1: 91.5 MHz
P1 91.5-FM ST ¦
PRESET CLEARED
1. Momentarily
press and
release the
Front Panel
Figure TM2-20
STORE Pushbutton. The Front Panel Information Display will indicate “PRESET 1: AVAILABLE”, which is the first of 9
Preset Numbers to be assigned. Refer to figures TM221 and TM2-5. The Station to be entered into memory
may also be
assigned to
a different
Preset Num-
Figure TM2-21
ber (2-9) by
rotating the TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control to select
the desired Preset Number.
Notes: 1. Presets are automatically assigned in order
from 1 to 9 unless a different Preset Number is
selected.
2. To exit without entering a new Preset into
memory, momentarily press the Front Panel
EXIT (STORE) Push-button.
2. To enter the station into menory press and hold in the
STORE Push-button until the Front Panel Information
Display indicates “PRESET STORED” then release
the STORE Push-button. Refer to figure TM2-22. The
just entered
Station Preset
will be assigned Preset
Figure TM2-22
Number 1 (or
the Preset number you selected) and is displayed on the
Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure TM2-
23.
3. Assign additional station
Presets by
Figure TM2-23
performing
steps 1 and 2.
Note: If all 9 Presets are assigned and the STORE Push-
button is pressed, the display will indicate the station selected for Preset Number 1. Refer to figure
TM2-24 .
4. To verify
the Station
Preset(s) just
entered into
Figure TM2-24
memory,
rotate the Front Panel TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Con-
trol; using the Remote Control press the NEXT : or
BACK 9 Push-buttons to cycle through and confirm
your preset assignments.
Clearing Presets
5. Select the Station Preset to be removed by using the
Front Panel TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control or using
the Remote Control NEXT : or BACK 9 Pushbuttons.
6. Press and hold in the Front Panel STORE Push-button
until the Front Panel Information Display indicates
“PRESET CLEARED” then release the STORE Pushbutton. Refer to figure TM2-25.
Figure TM2-25
Figure TM2-5
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Notes: 1. To exit without clearing a Preset from memo-
ry, momentarily press the Front Panel EXIT
(STORE) Push-button.
2. If you wish to replace an already assigned
Station Preset with another radio station, it
is not necessary to clear the Preset first, just
enter in the new station for that Preset. The
new station will automatically replace the
previously assigned station.
7. To clear any additional Station Presets perform steps 5
through 6 again.
With the creation of Preset Stations, use the Tuner Control
Trim Function to Select the Front Panel PRESET Tuning Mode. To select a Preset Station rotate the Front Panel
TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control for the desired station.
Using the Remote Control, Presets are selectable with the
NEXT : or BACK 9 Push-buttons. Direct access is also
possible by entering the number of Preset using the 1-9
numeric push-buttons on the Remote Control.
Automatic Tuning
The SEEK Tuning Mode (Automatic Tuning) searchs the
AM or FM Broadcast Bands for available stations. To use
the SEEK Tuning Mode perform the following steps:
1. Use the Tuner Control Trim Function to Select the
Front Panel SEEK Tuning Mode.
2. Rotate and release the TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) on the
Front Panel, clockwise to go up the Broadcast Band
or counter clockwise to go down the Broadcast Band.
The MA6600 Tuner will automatically stop on the next
station. The Remote Control SEEK Up or Down
may also be used.
Note: If the signal strength of a station is very weak
SEEK Tuning will not stop.
RBDS Text Information
The MA6600 Tuner supports display of RBDS (Radio
Broadcast Data Service) text from many FM radio stations.
When available from a FM Broadcast Station, the text
information appears on the second line of Front Panel Information Display. It may also scroll from right to left, this
is for information not possible to display at the same time.
This information may include some or all of the following:
A. Station Call Letters and/or Frequency.
B. Type of Program and/or music format.
C. Name of the Artist.
D. Name of the Song.
The Type of Program and/or music format may be recalled
at any time by pressing the DISPlay Push-button on the
Remote Control, refer to figure TM2-17 on page 10. Also
refer to figures
TM2-26, TM227, TM2-28 and
TM2-29 for ex-
Figure TM2-26
amples of RBDS
Text Information.
Note: Reception
of a weak
broadcast
signal
sending
out Text
Information might
result in an
interuption
of the text
information and/or incorrect characters displayed. If this occurs, try re-orienting the FM Antenna and/or replacing
the antenna with an improved reception model. See your
McIntosh Dealer for assistance.
Figure TM2-27
Figure TM2-28
Figure TM2-29
HD Radio
Tuning to a HD Radio Station on the MA6600 is the same
as tuning to any AM or FM Broadcast. Once the MA6600
is tuned to a HD Radio Station Broadcast several benefits
are immediately apparent. First, there is the improvement
in sound fidelity and sonic imaging. Second, many stations
will offer the choice of listening to Multiple Programs.
Lastly, most HD Stations send out Text Information which
is displayed on the Front Panel of the MA6600.
When tuned to a HD Broadcast Station, the MA6600
Front Panel Display will indicate the incoming signal is
in HD. Refer to
figure TM2-30.
Shortly there after
the Texting infor-
Figure TM2-30
mation will appear on the Front
Panel Information
Display. Refer
Figure TM2-31
to figures TM231 and TM2-32.
The Front Panel
Display will also
indicate the num-
Figure TM2-32
ber of the program, selected with a dash and number to
the right of “FM” (or “AM”). When the station is sending
out more than one program, the Front Panel Display will
also indicate an arrow to the right side of “HD” when the
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first program is
selected and there
are additional
programs above
Figure TM2-33
the program currently selected.
An additional
arrow on the left
Figure TM2-34
side of “HD” will
appear when there
are programs
available below
Figure TM2-35
the program currently selected. Refer to figures TM2-32, TM2-33, TM2-34
and TM2-35.
To select HD Station Programs perform one of the
methods below, after the Front Panel Display indicates HD
with an arrow. Refer to figure TM2-31.
Manual HD Program Selection
1. Rotate the TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control to select
the desired program from the HD Broadcast or press
the Right or Left directional Push-buttons on the
Remote Control.
Note: A HD Station Program may be asigned to a Preset
(stored in memory) by pressing and holding in the
STORE Push-button until the Front Panel Information Display indicates “PRESET STORED”, then
release the STORE Push-button.
Selecting HD Program Preset
2. Select the HD Program Preset by using the Front Panel
TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control (set to PRESET
Selection) or using the Remote Control NEXT : or
BACK 9 Push-buttons.
Automatic Selection of HD Program
3. Rotate and release the TUNE (TRIM ADJUST) Control (set to SEEK Selection), clockwise to go up the
Broadcast Band or counter clockwise to go down the
Broadcast Band. The MA6600 Tuner will automatically stop on the next HD Station Program. The Remote
Control SEEK Up or Down may also be used.
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Preset
Number
FM1
FM2
FM3
FM3
FM4
FM5
FM6
FM7
Frequency
FM, AM and HD Station Presets
Call
Letters
HD
Program
Number
Music Format City
Station Preset Information
FM8
FM9
AM1
AM2
AM3
AM4
AM5
AM6
AM7
AM8
AM9
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Specifications
FM HD Specifications
Sensitivity
-85dBm
Signal To Noise Ratio
85dB
Frequency Response
± 1dB from 20 to 20,000Hz
Harmonic Distortion
0.1%
Stereo Separation
80dB
FM Analog Specifications
Useable Sensitivity
1.6uV (15.2dBf)
50dB Quieting Sensitivity
1.8uV (16.2dBf)
Signal To Noise Ratio
Mono: 75dB
Stereo: 72dB
AM Analog Specifications
Sensitivity
550uV/m
Signal To Noise Ratio
45dB
Frequency Response
+ 0, - 6dB from 100 to 3,500Hz
Harmonic Distortion
0.25%, 80% Modulation
Selectivity
50dB Adjacent Channel
General Specifications
FM Tuning Range
87.5MHz - 107.9MHz
FM Channel Spacing
200kHz
FM Antenna Input
75 ohms, Type “F” Coax connector
Frequency Response
± 1dB from 20 to 13,000Hz
Harmonic Distortion
Mono: 0.1%
Stereo: 0.4%
Channel Selectivity
65dB Adjacent Channel
74dB Alternate Channel
Stereo Separation
35dB
AM HD Specifications
Signal To Noise Ratio
85dB
Frequency Response
20 to 15,000Hz
Harmonic Distortion
0.1%
Stereo Separation
75d B
AM Tuning Range
530kHz - 1710kHz
AM Channel Spacing
10k Hz
AM Antenna Input
Balanced, RJ45 connector
(for use only with supplied McIntosh RAA2 Remote AM
Antenna)
RAA2 Connection Cable
20 foot (6.09m) 8 conductor straight-thru cable with an outer
shield and RJ45 connectors on each end (shielded CAT5 or
CAT6 patch cable)
RAA2 Remote AM Antenna Overall Dimensions
Width is 6 inches (15.24cm)
Height is 2-1/2 inches (6.35cm)
Depth is 1-1/2 inches (3.81cm)
TM2 and RAA2 Weight
1 pounds (0.4 kg) net, 2 pounds (0.8 kg) in shipping carton
Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 12-1/4 inches (31.12cm)
Depth is 9-1/4 inches (23.5cm)
Height is 5 inches (12.7cm)
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
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. 04108900
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