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Figure 6

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Outputs 1 and 2

Press OUTPUTS Push-button 1 to switch the Speakers On or Off. The

push-buttons also switch the Preamplifier

OUTPUTS 1 and 2 On or Off

for connection to external Power Amplifier(s). Press either push-button individually, or both together. Refer to figure 6.

How To Make A Tape Recording

1.Select the source signal you wish to record with the appropriate Front Panel input push-button. If you wish to record from an Audio/Video source connected to the optional McIntosh Audio/Video Selector Audio/Video Selector, using the Remote Control, select the desired source connected to the McIntosh Audio/Video Selec-

Headphones Jack

Connect a pair of dynamic headphones to the Headphones Jack for private listening. Press Mute to mute all other out- puts including the amplifier connected to the loudspeakers. Refer to figure 6.

Reset of Microprocessors

In the event that the controls of the MA6900 stop function- ing, push the POWER switch OFF and wait about two min- utes. Then push the POWER switch ON followed by push- ing the STANDBY/ON push-button. This will reset the MA6900 microprocessors and the Integrated Amplifier should be functioning normally.

Note: The above condition is usually caused by either interruptions in AC power and/or major changes that may occur in AC power line voltage.

Using a Separate Power Amplifier

There are two different ways to use a separate power am-

plifier with a MA6900. The first way

 

 

 

 

 

 

is to use the separate amplifier instead

 

 

 

of the MA6900 built-in Power Ampli-

 

 

 

fier. Connect the loudspeakers to the

 

 

 

separate power amplifier and remove

 

 

Jumpers

 

 

 

the McIntosh Jumpers that are located

Figure 7

between the OUTPUTS 1 Jacks and

 

 

 

the POWER AMP INput Jacks. Refer to figures 7 and 8.

Note: The McIntosh Jumpers must be connected, between the above mentioned jacks, when the MA6900 Internal Power Amplifier is to be used.

Figure 9

tor. Refer to figure 9.

2.Adjust the record level using the tape recorder volume control and proceed with the recording process.

3.To listen to the tape playback of the program source just recorded, press the TAPE input push-button.

Note: The MA6900 TAPE OUTPUTS are not affected by the VOLUME or BALANCE controls.

Power Output Meters

The MA6900 Power Output Meters indicate the power de- livered to the loudspeakers. The meters respond to all the musical information being produced by the amplifier. They indicate to an accuracy of at least 95% of the power output with only a single cycle of a 2000Hz tone burst.

The second way is to use both a sepa- rate power amplifier and the MA6900 built-in Power Amplifier. Connect one pair of loudspeakers to the separate power amplifier and the second pair to the MA6900.

No Jumpers

Figure 8

Note: The MA6900 VOLUME Control will affect the sound level of all the loudspeakers.

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Contents MA6900 Integrated Amplifier Owner’s ManualDo not use this equipment near water InstallationGeneral Use only with the cart, stand, tripodPlease Take a Moment Customer ServiceThank You Care of EquipmentGeneral Notes Introduction and Performance Features Table of ContentsPerformance Features MA6900 Dimensions Installation MA6900 Rear Panel Connections and Switch Tape OutputsHow to Connect Loudspeakers How to Connect Audio Components How to Connect for Video Switching How to Connect for a Second Room Front Panel Controls, Push-Buttons and Switch PowerHow to Operate How to Operate, con’t Page Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to Power the MA6900 on or OFFHow to Operate by Remote Control Hz Hertz Technical DescriptionDecibel Preamplifier Design PhilosophyPower Amplifier Design Philosophy Autoformers Protection CircuitsPower Supply Circuits Specifications Packing Instructions