McIntosh Laboratory MCAIRE001 AV Product with WLAN User Manual part 2

McIntosh Laboratory Inc AV Product with WLAN part 2

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User Manual part 2

1130Connecting the McAireConnect to AC Outlet when instructed to do soOptional Tuner or Disc PlayerApple iPod or iPhoneConnect to AC Outlet Optional ComputerNetwork Router(Wireless or Wired)Refer to page 15 for additional information
12Remote Control Push-ButtonsPowers the McAire ON or OFFMutes and unmutes the audioIncreases the volume levelLED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the McAireActivates the PLAYBACK ► of a trackUsed to PAUSE Playback of the trackSTOPs ■ playback of a trackSelects the NEXT : track. Also goes Upwards through the Station Presets with optional McIntosh Tuner connected to the McAireSelects the PREVIOUS 9 track. Also goes Downwards through the Station Presets with optional McIntosh Tuner connected to the McAire Decreases the volume levelPress and hold to switch the meter illumination On or Off. Also used for other functionsSelects the desired INPUTUse to move through the available choices up, down, left, right; of menu items with an optional McIntosh Disc Player connected to the McAireTunes Up the Dial with optional McIntosh Tuner connected to the McAireTunes Down the Dial with optional McIntosh Tuner connected to the McAire
13How to use the Remote ControlHow to use the Remote ControlThe supplied Remote Control performs the various Operating Functions for the McAire Integrated Audio System.Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information.Input Source SelectionPress the Push-button → to select the desired program source.VolumePress the + or - Push-buttons to increase or de-crease the listening level.MutePress the (Mute) Push-button to mute the audio. The White LED indicator to the left of the Front Panel VOLUME Control will flash during the time audio is muted. Press the MUTE Push-button a second time to resume listening.PausePress the PAUSE Push-button to temporarily stop playback of the music.Back and NextPress the : (Next) Push-button to move forward one track or the 9 (Back) Push-button to move back to the beginning of the current track playing. Press and hold either Push-button to rapidly skip tracks. When an optional McIntosh Tuner is connected to the McAire, the 9 and : Push-buttons allow stepping thru Station Presets.Note: If the 9 Push-button is pressed during playback of the first three seconds of the track, the McAire will start playing back the previous track from the beginning.
14IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote ControlVOLUME Control adjusts the listening level for both channelsMeter indicates the Right Channel Output of the amplifierMeter indicates the Left Channel Output of the amplifierFront Panel Displays, Controls and Push-buttonIndicates when the McAire is in standby mode and operational statusSelect from one of the various Input Sources available for listeningIndicates when the VOLUME Control is set to minimum or maximum loudness. Also indi-cates when the sound is MutedON/STANDBY Push-button switches the McAire ON or OFF (Standby)Indicates the current INPUT Selection and operational status
15Notes: 1. When the McAire is connected to a router (and your computer is also connected to the router) the McAire has the ability to playback music via the Apple iTunes Program on the Computer.2. When your McAire is connected to a Wired Network and you are only interested in play-ing music via Apple iTunes AirPlay from your computer, then proceed to page 20 “How to Operate the McAire”, as no setup is required.The purpose of setting up the McAire is to estab-lish which Wireless Network Router the McAire will be communicating with (WiFi). The instructions sup-plied with the Wireless Network Router and its current settings (including its MAC Address or unique name) will be helpful.It is highly recommended to contact your McIntosh Dealer and/or Computer Dealer for assistance in the installation and configuring a Network Router and/or a Home Computer Network. Your Dealer has the necessary knowledge to properly set up the McAire as part of your Home Network wired or wireless.There are several different methods for setting up the McAire for AirPlay®. Choose the method which is most appropriate for your installation. The following is a description of the three methods:How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay® and a Network ConnectionYour McIntosh McAire is factory configured for immediate enjoyment of superb audio from an iPod Touch or iPhone (Mobile Device). Just connect it to the McAire iPod/USB Rear Panel Connector using your Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. Refer to page 20 “How to Operate the McAire” for additional information using the USB Input.If you wish to use AirPlay® between an Apple Mo-bile Device and the McAire, a Wireless Network Rout-er (WiFi) will be required. Figures 1, 2 and 3 are just a few examples of the many possible Network Setups.Introduction to Setting Up the McAireMcAire Rear Panel (Partial View)NetworkRouter(Wireless)Wireless Home NetworkOptional Computer(With Wireless Network Connection)Figure 1McAire Rear Panel (Partial View) Optional ComputerNetworkRouterWired Home NetworkFigure 2Method Number 1Temporarily connect the McAire, Network Router and Computer together with RJ45 network cables as illustrated in figure 3. Refer to the Users Guides supplied with the Network Router and Computer for information on the specific connections to be used and any installation program(s) needed to be run. Verify, communications between the Network Router and Computer before proceeding with the following steps:1. Switch power On to Router and after it has booted up, then switch power On to the Computer and McAire.2. Select the NET (Network) input using the Front Panel Control INPUT Control on the McAire.Note: It is normal for the NET Indicating LED to change from magenta in color to an alter-nating flashing green color during the time a network connection is trying to be estab-lished.3. Launch the Computer WEB Browser and type on the address line the following: http://mcaire- _ _ _ _ _ _.local/index.aspNote: This McAire is identified by the MAC Ad-dress and is located on the Rear Panel of the McAire. Insert the last six digits (unique for each McAire) of the MAC Address, into the address line above.McAire Rear Panel (Partial View) Optional Computer(With Wired Network Connection)Wireless Network Router(with wired connections)Wired Home Networkwith Wireless RouterFigure 3Method Description1WiFi Setup using a Computer with Network Cable Connection.2 WiFi Setup using the McAire and the Mobile Device with wireless connection.3 WiFi Setup using the McAire and Apple Mobile Device with Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.

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