McIntosh Laboratory MHA50 Portable Decoding Amplifier User Manual mha50om 06

McIntosh Laboratory Inc Portable Decoding Amplifier mha50om 06

User Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.comMHA50Portable Decoding AmplifierOperation Guide
2ATTENTION:RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR1. 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 use or place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.manufacturer.9. Unplug the supplied AC /DC Adapter during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.damaged in any way, the AC /DC Adapter is dam-to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, Safety Instructions-12. If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter with separate power supply cord or the AC/DC Adapter plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the AC /DC Adapter mains power supply cord from the a.c. receptacle or remove the AC /DC Adapter when it is directly plugged into the a.c. receptacle.placed on the apparatus.sur l’appareil.14. Headphones/Earphones connected to this Digital prevent damage to the Ear, it is recommended not to play at high to high sound pressure levels can cause perma-nent hearing impairment or loss.pertes de l’audition.apparatus.climates.L’utilisation de l’appareil dans un climat tropical 
3CAUTION: Lithium BatteryDisposal Instructions:When discarding this unit, comply with local rules or with the local regulations concerning an electronic product containing a Lithium l’environnement.Long Life Lithium type battery is used inside this product. To prevent the danger of re or internal Lithium Battery, do not overcharge or allow this product to become overheated.Lithium Battery, Disposal Instructions and FCC Information (For US and Canada Customers)Statement for Class B digital device acc. to FCC 15.105 as following:comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. protection against harmful interference in generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the measures:—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.receiver.—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.technician for help.device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.fonctionnement.compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
4Your decision to own this McIntosh MHA50 top among discriminating music listeners. You the features and functions of your new McIntosh.Thank YouPlease Take A Momentinformation: ______________________Purchase Date: ______________________Dealer Name: _______________________Technical Assistance-tosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any you or your Dealer wish additional help concern-assistance for all McIntosh products at:Phone: 607-723-3512Customer ServiceIf it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:Phone: 607-723-3515Hereby, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc., declares that the MHA50 is in compliance with directive 2014/53/EU. The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http://www.McIntosh.com/products/mha50/doc.pdf Frequencies/power 2402-2480Mhz 3.1dBmThe Countries detai are:Germany (DE), France (FR),Netherlands (NL), United Kingdom (UK)
5Table of ContentsSafety Instructions .................................................. 2Lithium Battery ....................................................... 2Disposal Instructions .............................................. 2FCC Information ..................................................... 3 .................. 4 ......... 4..................................................... 5General Information ............................................... 2 ...........................................2 - 8Introduction ............................................................. 9Performance Features ............................................. 9Rear Panel Connections .......................................... 9 ..................... 9How to Operate the MHA50............................ 10-11Specif ications ........................................................ 12 ............................................. 121. For additional connection information, refer to -Portable Decoding Amplier is designed to work with Apple and Android mobile devices. It will also work with computers with USB (2.0 compatible) Connectors.the supplied AC/DC Power Adapter and/or XXXXXX from the McIntosh Parts Depart-ment.General Information5. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations.-mation on the MHA50 and other McIntosh Products.
6Introduction-er section of the MHA50 will drive Headphones or Circuitry provides a very high level of accurate ® Circuitry restores the directionality component of the spatial listening.HXD®Performance Featuresto Analog Converter Circuitry DXD352.8 and DXD384.®®  for Headphone Listening. HXDrestores the directionality component of the spatial sound stage USB and Micro USB Connectors providing a Digi--vide AptX Bluetooth Wireless Digital Signal.time.operational controls and an indicator to display operation mode.
7MHA50 Connectionswith a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug for listeningiOS USB 2.0 Input Connection for the Digital Audio Signal Multi-USB 2.0 Micro Input Connection for the Digital Audio Signal coming from devices -allows connection to Computers using Windows, MAC Computer using Apple’s OS or Connection of the AC/DC Power Adapter AC/DC Power Adapter provides recharging AmplifierPower Adapter
8-vate the MHA50 Bluetooth receiver circuity and process the Digital Audio Signal from the Bluetooth Wireless SignalDigital Audio Input Selector Switch to choose the iOS USB, or Multi-USB Input Wired GAIN Switch has a Low or High Setting to match-up with the Headphones/Impedance characteristicsHXD Switch OFF or On settings allows for activation of the McIntosh Crossfeed Director Circuitry MHA50 Switches, Touch Screen Controls and Indicator-listening levelScreen ControlOperation Mode LED Indicator
9How to Operate the MHA50Operation with iOS Apple Device-Decoding Amplifier and the iOS Apple the MHA50.3. Place the Input Selector Switch on the MHA50 to the iOS Position.will illuminate GREEN. It will Automatically Device startup procedures including selecting Operation Mode LED IndicatorColor Continuous IlluminationFlashing Illumination OperationWhite 3When the MHA50 is connected to the AC/DC Power Adapter and Lithium Battery is recharging.White 3When the MHA50 is connected to the AC/DC Power Adapter and the Lithium Battery is fully charged, it also indicates when the MHA50 is in Green 3 selected. and the iOS device or the Multi-USB is connected to the MHA50.Green 3When the MHA50 Multi-USB Input is connected to a Device for listening and is charging the MHA50 at the same time. When fully charged, the LED Blue 3then Bluetooth is activated.Red 3 permanent hearing impairment or loss
107. Use your finger tip to trace part of the Silver volume for your desired listening level.Note: If the maximum Volume Level is too high, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “L” Low Position. If the maximum Volume Level is too low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H” High Position.Mode LED Indicator changes to White in will resume listening with the LED Indicator Operation with iOS Apple Device, con’t Operation with Android Device-Device if they are ON.-tor on the MHA50.3. Place the Input Selector Switch on the MHA50 to the Multi Position.will illuminate GREEN. startup procedures including selecting music 7. Use your finger tip to trace part of the Silver volume for your desired listening level.Note: If the maximum Volume Level is too high, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “L” Low Position. If the maximum Volume Level is too low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H” High Position.will resume listening with the LED Indicator 
11How to Operate the MHA50Bluetooth OperationBluetooth wireless connection:Decoding Amplifier and the Device emitting a Bluetooth Signal if they are ON.2. Place the Input Selector Switch on the MHA50 to the Multi Position.will illuminate GREEN. -LED Indicator Color will change from Green to BLUE.procedures including selecting music 8. Use your finger tip to trace part of the Silver volume for your desired listening level.Note: If the maximum Volume Level is too high, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “L” Low Position. If the maximum Volume Level is too low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H” High Position.will resume listening with the LED Indicator Computer Operationwhen the computer is connected to the MHA50 Multi-USB connector.with PC Computers using Microsoft®, Windows using OS-10.6.8 or later.When using a PC Computer with Windows, a special McIntosh MHA50 USB Audio Software 
12Computer Operation, con’tPort on the computer so the Windows driver can Note: If an Apple Macintosh computer is used with the MHA50, no additional driver is required.-http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Support/ Pages/Manuals.aspxthen select “McIntosh MHA50 USB Audio Win-McIntosh MHA50 Driver:  Audio Windows driver for use with McIntosh Products with an Multi USB-Digital Audio Input. 1. A PC Computer with a functioning USB Port.   Operating System.I1. Connect the Computer USB Port Connector to the Multi-USB Connector on the MHA50.2. Place the Input Selector Switch on the MHA50 to the Multi-USB Position.-dows MHA50 Multi-USB Driver Software 4. Run “XMOS-Stereo-USB-Audio-Class2-Driver-2014%28v2.19%29.exe”. Refer to figures 1 thru 7.5. After reading the License Agreement in the I accept the terms of the License Agreement”” the NextFigure 1
13Note: When the MHA50 is not connected to your computer, the previous default Audio Device will be selected.How to Operate the MHA50Figure 2Figure 3Figure 4Figure 5Figure 6Figure 7Amplifier to function via the Computer USB Con-Figure 8
14How to Operate the MHA50With the Windows Driver now installed, perform the following the steps:MHA50 is in the Multi-USB Position .will illuminate GREEN. 3. Select the desired computer application to 5. Use your finger tip to trace part of the Silver volume for your desired listening level.Note: If the maximum Volume Level is too high, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “L” Low Position. If the maximum Volume Level is too low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H” High Position.will resume listening with the LED Indicator Computer Operation, con’tRecharging the MHA50 Batteryrecharge the MHA50 Lithium Battery. Perform the following steps:1. Place the MHA50 Digital Audio Input Selec-tor Switch in the Off Position.the supplied AC/DC Power Adapter to the MHA50 Multi-USB Input Con-nector and AC Outlet.Note: The MHA50 may also be recharged when it is connected to a Computer USB Port. Refer to the Computer Owner’s Manual for additional information.4. During the recharging of the MHA50 the Front Panel Operation Mode LED Indicator 
15Specifications8 - 600 ohmsDSD - DSD64, DSD128, DSD256DXD - DXD352.8, DXD384shipping carton
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