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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York
MHA50
Portable Decoding Amplifier
Operation Guide
13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
Safety Instructions
ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
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 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.
            
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to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
   
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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,
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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.
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Lithium Battery, Disposal Instructions and FCC Information
CAUTION: Lithium Battery
Long Life Lithium type battery is used inside this
product. To prevent the danger of fire or %   
internal Lithium Battery, do not overcharge or allow this
product to become overheated.

        
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Disposal Instructions:
When discarding this unit, comply with local rules or
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compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Statement for Class B digital device acc. to FCC 15.105
as following:
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comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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protection against harmful interference in
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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
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on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
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measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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receiver.
(For US and Canada Customers)
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
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technician for help.
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device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
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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.
Thank You
Technical Assistance
Customer Service
Your decision to own this McIntosh MHA50
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the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
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assistance for all McIntosh products at:
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is
in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer.
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Service Department. For assistance on factory
repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh
Service Department at:
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Purchase Date: ______________________
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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 3.1dBm
The Countries detai are:
Germany (DE), France (FR),
Netherlands (NL), United Kingdom (UK)
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .................................................. 2
Lithium Battery ....................................................... 2
Disposal Instructions .............................................. 2
FCC Information ..................................................... 3
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General Information ............................................... 2
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Introduction ............................................................. 9
Performance Features ............................................. 9
Rear Panel Connections .......................................... 9
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How to Operate the MHA50............................ 10-11
Specifications ........................................................ 12
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General Information
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compatible) Connectors.
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the supplied AC/DC Power Adapter and/or
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mation on the MHA50 and other McIntosh
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Operation
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7. Use your finger tip to trace part of the Silver
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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.
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Decoding Amplifier and the Device emitting
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low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H”
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MHA50 to the Multi-USB Position.
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MHA50 is in the Multi-USB Position .
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volume for your desired listening level.
Note: If the maximum Volume Level is too high,
place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “L” Low
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low, place the MHA50 Gain Switch in the “H”
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1. Place the MHA50 Digital Audio Input Selector Switch in the Off Position.
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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.
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Front Panel Operation Mode LED Indicator
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
www.mcintoshlabs.com
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. 04179300

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