McIntosh Laboratory MCAIRE001 AV Product with WLAN User Manual part 3

McIntosh Laboratory Inc AV Product with WLAN part 3

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User Manual part 3

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9. Activate the Apple Mobile Device and select the
Settings Icon. Refer to figure 7.
10. From the Settings
Menu select the Wi-Fi
Icon. Refer to figure
8.
11. From the “Choose
a Network” options
select the MAC Ad-
dress of the Network
Router (same address
as selected in step 5).
Refer to figure 9.
Touch the “Your
Router” a second time
to activate the wire-
less connection and
a check mark will appear to the left of the MAC
Address or the unique name of the Router. Refer
to figure 10.
12. Return to the main screen and select the Music
Icon. Refer to figure 7.
13. Select the desired music for listening (in this
example “ABBA Gold” is chosen). Refer to
f igure 11.
14. Touch the ►Icon
to start playback of
the music followed
by touching the
Icon (Apple AirPlay).
Refer to figure 11.
15. Referring to figure 12
select the McAire-_ _
_ _ _ _ touch button.
Within about five seconds
the Apple Mobile Device
internal speaker will
switch Off and sound will
now be comming from the
McIntosh McAire through
the AirPlay Wireless Connection.
4. Press the ENTER on the keyboard. After sev-
eral minutes the McIntosh McAire Setup Screen
will appear in the web browser window. Refer to
figure 3.
5. Referring to figure 3, select “Your Router” (MAC
Address) from the choices appearing in the SSID
pull down window. Refer
to figure 4.
Note: The Router is
identified by the
MAC Address
(unique number for each Router) and is on
a label usually located on the Router. If you
assigned a unique name to indentify the
Router, please select the name instead of the
MAC Address.
6. Press the APPLY button On-Screen to accept the
desired Router. Refer to figure 4.
7. Referring to figure 5, press the OK button On-
Screen to continue.
8. Referring to figure 6, press the OK button On-
Screen and disconnect the RJ45 network cable
between the Network Router and the McAire.
Method Number 1, con’t
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 4
Figure 3
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a label usually located on the Router. If you
assigned a unique name to indentify the
Router, please select that name instead of
the MAC Address.
9. Touch the Done button On-Screen to accept the
desired Router. Refer to figure 16.
How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay and a Network, con’t
Figure 12
Fig u re 11
Method Number 2
Unlike Setup Method #1, this method uses the McAire
(instead of a computer) to establish communications
with a Wireless Router using your Apple Mobile De-
vice. After setup up is completed, a Wireless Router
will still be needed to stream music from your Apple
Mobile Device to the McAire via AirPlay. Perform the
following setup steps:
1. Switch power On to Router and after it has booted
up, then switch power On to the Computer and
McAire.
Note: If the McAire had been previously setup and/
or been in use for some time, it is important
to first reset the McAire to factory default
settings before proceeding. Refer to page 21
on how to reset the McAire.
2. Using the INPUT Control on the Front Panel of
the McAire, select the NET (Network) Input 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. Activate the Apple Mobile Device and select the
Settings Icon. Refer to figure 7 on page 16.
4. From the Settings Menu select the Wi-Fi Icon.
Refer to figures 8 and 9 on page 16.
5. After about 60 seconds the Apple Mobile Device
Wi-Fi Networks
Menu will indicate
“McAire_Setup_7...”.
Refer to figure 13.
6. Referring to figure
7 launch the Safari
WEB Browser and
type in on the ad-
dress line the follow-
ing:
http://mcaire- _ _ _
_ _ _.local/
Note: This McAire
is identified
by the MAC
Address
(unique number for each McAire) and is
located on the Rear Panel of the McAire.
Insert the MAC Address of this unit into
the address line above where the six blank
spaces are.
7. Touch the “Enter Key” on the On-Screen key-
board. After several minutes the McIntosh
McAire Setup Screen will appear in the web
browser window. Refer to figure 14.
8. Referring to figure 14, from the choices appear-
ing in the SSID pull down window select “Your
Router” (MAC Address). Refer to figures 15 and
16.
Note: The Router is identified by the MAC Address
(unique number for each Router) and is on
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 16
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example “ABBA Gold” is chosen). Refer to figure
20.
15. Touch the ►Icon to start playback of the music
followed by touching Icon (Apple AirPlay).
Refer to figure 20.
16. Referring to figure 21 select the McAire-_ _ _ _ _
_ touch button.
10. Referring to figure 17, touch the APPLY button
On-Screen to continue.
11. From the Settings Menu select the Wi-Fi Icon.
Refer to figure 18A.
12. From the “Choose
a Network” options
select the MAC Ad-
dress of the Network
Router (same address
as selected in step 8
on page 17). Refer to
figure 18B.
Touch the “Your
Router” a second time
to activate the wireless
connection and a check
mark will appear to the
left of the MAC Ad-
dress or unique Router name. Refer to figure 18B.
13. Return to the main screen and select the Music
Icon. Refer to figure 19.
14. Select the desired music for listening (in this
Method Number 2, con’t
Figure 21
Figure 20
Figure 18B Figure 19
Fig ure 17
Figure 18A
Within about five seconds the Apple Mobile Device
internal speaker will switch Off and sound will now
becoming from the McIntosh McAire through the
AirPlay Wireless Connection.
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How to Setup the McAire for AirPlay and a Network, con’t
Method Number 3
This method uses the McAire, your Apple Mobile
Device and Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.
Perform the following setup steps:
1. Switch power On to the Router and locate the
MAC Address (on a label usually located on the
Router) or the unique Router name as it will be
needed in step 4.
2. Activate the Apple Mobile Device and select the
Settings Icon. Refer to figure 19 on page 18.
3. From the Settings Menu select the Wi-Fi Icon.
Refer to figure 18A on page 18.
4. From the “Choose a Network” options select the
MAC Address or the unique name of the Network
Router. Refer to figure 18B.
Note: It might be necesssary to touch the “Your
Router” menu selection a second time to
activate the wireless connection if a check
mark doesn’t appear to the left of the MAC
Address or the unique Router name.
5. Switch power On to the McAire.
6. Using the INPUT Control on the Front Panel of
the McAire, select the USB Input on the McAire.
7. Using the McAire Remote Control enter the Net-
work Setup Mode by press the following push-
button sequence:
A: The ▲ push-button.
B: The ► push-button.
C: The ▼ push-button.
D: The ◄ push-button.
Figure 22
Looking at your Apple Mobile Device Screen a
window will appear asking to share Wi-Fi Set-
tings. Refer to figure 22.
8. Touch the ALLOW On-Screen Button and when
the McAire switches to the NET Input with a
steady magenta indicating LED, remove the
Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable from the
Apple Mobile Device.
9. Select the Music Icon from the main screen of the
Apple Mobile Device. Refer to figure 19.
10. Select the desired music for listening (in this
example “ABBA Gold” is chosen). Refer to figure
20.
11. Touch the ►Icon to start playback of the music
followed by touching the Icon (Apple Air-
Play). Refer to figure 20.
12. Referring to figure 21 select the McAire-_ _ _ _ _
_ touch button.
Within about five seconds the Apple Mobile Device
internal speaker will switch Off and sound will now
becoming from the McIntosh McAire through the
AirPlay Wireless Connection.
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has stopped playing when the McAire is set
to either the NET or USB Input.
4. By pressing and holding in the ON/STAND-
BY Push-button for 5 seconds, the McAire
will go into STANDBY Mode (it will consume
less power, however when switched back On
the Network Connections will take slightly
longer to re-establish).
Standby Indicator Color Operation Mode
Red Standby (Factory Default)
Orange Sleep Mode
Source Selection
To select the desired audio source, rotate the INPUT
Control clockwise/counterclockwise or press the →
(Input) Push-button on the Remote Control to select
the desired source. Refer to figures 30 and 37.
McAire Inputs
Music Source Indicator Color
NET - Apple Mobile Device Magenta
(also Green or Light Blue
during Setup Mode)
NET - iTunes over the Network
USB - Cable connection to an
iPod or iPhone Blue
AUX - Optional Source such as a
McIntosh Tuner Green
How to Operate the McAire
Your 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 the
Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable.
If you wish to make an AirPlay wireless connec-
tion between the Mobile Device and the McAire,
please refer to “How to Setup the McAire” on page 15
for additional information.
Power On
Press the ON/STANDBY Push-button on the Front
Panel of the McAire or press the Power Push-but-
ton on the Remote Control to switch On the McAire.
Refer to figures 30 and 37.
Notes: 1. With the McAire in the Standby Mode and
when an Apple Mobile Device is connected
to the iPod/USB Input, the McAire will auto-
matically switch On.
2. An optional Source Component will also
switch On/Off with the McAire, such as a
McIntosh Tuner, when there is a Power Con-
trol Connection made between the units.
3. The McAire will automatically switch OFF
approximately 30 minutes after the music
Note: The Apple Mobile Device will pause the cur-
rent track playing when switching to another
Input Source on the McAire.
Volume Control
To increase the Volume, rotate the Front Panel VOL-
UME Control clockwise and release the control
when the desired listening level has been reached. To
decrease the Volume, rotate the Front Panel VOLUME
Control counterclockwise and release the control when
the desired listening level has been reached. Refer to
figure 30.
The listening level may also be changed by press-
ing the + or - Push-buttons on the McAire Remote
Control. Refer to figure 32.
Note: The White LED Indicator, located to the left of
the Front Panel Volume Control, flashes rapidly
when the minimum or maximum volume level
setting is reached. The LED stays On continu-
ously while the volume level is being changed.
Mute
Press the Mute Push-button on the Remote Control
to Mute the sound. The White Volume LED Indicator
will flash slowly while the McAire is muted.
Pressing the Mute Push-button a second time or
adjusting the Volume (either the Front Panel Volume
Control or Volume Push-buttons on the Remote Con-
trol) un-mutes the McAire.
Output Level Meters
The McAire Output Level Meters indicate the relative
output level in Decibels. Refer to figure 31.
The meters respond to the
peaks contained in the
musical information being
reproduced by the McAire. Fig ure 31
Figure 30
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1. Switch On the McAire.
2. Launch iTunes and click the AirPlay icon dis-
played in the
lower right of the
window and then
select McAire
from the list. Refer
to figure 34.
3. Choose a song and
click play in iTunes. The music will stream to the
McAire.
4. Click the AirPlay Icon in iTunes and then select
“Multiple Speak-
ers” from the list.
Refer to figure 35.
5. From the list ap-
pearing in iTunes
select McAire.
To control music playback from iTunes using the
McAire Remote Control perform the following:
6. With iTunes
running,
select “Edit”,
then “Prefer-
ences”. Refer
to figure 36.
7. Select the
“Devices”
icon, then
check “Al-
low iTunes
audio control
from remote
speakers”.
Notes: 1. The McAire will switch to the “NET”
Input when AirPlay playback is started.
2. The screen may differ depending on the
OS and software versions.
3. For information about how to use iTunes,
click on Help.
Reset of Microprocessors
In the unlikely event the controls of the McAire stop
functioning, the internal microprocessors can be reset
by performing the following:
1. Disconnect the McAire AC Power Cord from the
AC Power Outlet.
2. Wait at least 30 seconds, then reconnect the
McAire AC Power Cord to the AC Power Outlet.
3. Press the Front Panel ON/STANDBY Push-button
or the On/Off Push-button on the Remote Con-
trol to resume listening.
Resetting to Factory Default Settings
If it becomes desirable to reset all of the McAire set-
tings to the factory default values, perform the follow-
ing steps:
1. With the McAire On, press the RESET Push-
button (recessed and located on the Rear Panel of
the McAire) until the McAire
switches Off and the Front
Front Panel ON/STANDBY
LED changes in color from
Orange to Red.
2. Press the ON/STANDBY
Push-button and the McAire
will resume operation.
Streaming music from Apple Mobile Device
To stream music stored in the Apple Mobile Device
directly to the McAire, perform the following:
1. Touch the AirPlay Icon on the Music App. Refer
to figure 32.
2. From the list appearing on the Apple Mobile De-
vice select the McAire. Refer to figure 33.
Note: It might be necessary to change position of
the McAire Antenna and/or Wireless Router to
reduce possible WiFi Signal Drop Outs.
Streaming Music from iTunes on your Computer
Before proceeding, download and install the latest ver-
sion of iTunes (version 10.6 or later) on the computer
connected to the same network as the McAire. Also
update your Apple Mobile Device to OS 5 or later.
Note: Use the Apple Remote App for your Apple Mobile
Device to control iTunes from any room in your
home. The app is available as a free download
from the App Store. The App does require a Wire-
less Router to be part of the Computer Network.
To steam music from iTunes on your computer to the
McAire perform the following:
How to Operate the McAire
Figure 37
AirPlay icon
Figure 34
Figure 32
Cancel
McAire
Figure 33
Figure 36
Figure 35
Master Volume
Multiple Speakers
My Computer
This Computer
McAire
AirPlay Device
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Specifications
Loudspeaker Specifications General SpecificationsElectronic Specifications
System Driver Complement
Two 4 inch Woofers (dual acoustic ports)
Two 2 inch Inverted Dome Midranges
Two 3/4 inch Dome Tweeters
Frequency Response
60Hz - 45kHz
Crossover Frequency
250Hz
4,500Hz
Enclosure Finish
High Gloss Black
Grille Finish
Black Knit Cloth
Grille Attachment
Magnetic
Power Requirements
Field AC Voltage conversion of the McAire is not
possible. The McAire is factory configured for one
of the following AC Voltages:
100V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
110V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
120V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
220V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
230V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
240V ~ 50/60Hz at 25 watts
Standby: Less than 0.5 watt
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the McAire for the cor-
rect voltage.
Overall Dimensions
Width is 19-3/8 inches (49.2cm)
Height is 8 inches (20.3cm) including antenna in the
vertical position
Depth is 17 inches (43.2cm) including connectors and
antenna
Weight
31 pounds (14 Kg) net, 44 pounds (19.9 Kg) in ship-
ping carton
Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 27-3/8 inches (69.5cm)
Height is 19-1/8 inches (48.6cm)
Depth is 10-1/4 inches (26cm)
Network Input
Wired RJ45, 10/100 Base-T
Wireless 802.11, WPA
Apple AirPlay
USB Input
Type A Connector with Host Mode
Music Streaming
1Amp Charging for iPhone and iPod
AUX Input
Input Sensitivity - 200mVRMS nominal
Maximum Input Signal - 2.2VRMS
Stereo RCA Connectors
The McAire is compatible with the following Apple
Mobile Devices with the latest version of the Apple
OS Software installed:
AirPlay Connection or USB Connection
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
AirPlay Connection only USB Connection only
iPad iPod classic
iPad 2 iPod nano (6th generation)
iPad New iPod nano (5th generation)
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In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as
shown below. Failure to do this will result in shipping
damage.
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts
only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If
a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are
needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart-
ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please
see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
Packing Instructions
Quantity Part Number Description
1 03454000 Shipping Carton
8 03454100 Foam Corner Caps
1 03454200 Inside Carton
2 03454300 Foam End Caps
2 03454400 Accessory Pack Sleeve
1 03362600 Plastic Protective cover
1 310505SP Fabric Protective cover
Packing Instructions
ACCESSORY
PACK
SLEEVE
SHIPPING
CARTON
INSIDE
CARTON
FOAM
END
CAP
FOAM
END
CAP
PLASTIC
PROTECTIVE
COVER
FABRIC
PROTECTIVE
COVER
FOAM
CORNER
CAPS
FOAM
CORNER
CAPS
ACCESSORY
PACK
SLEEVE
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 Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
www.mcintoshlabs.com
McIntosh Part No. 04131800

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