Owner`s manual

9
Connecting Components
The MA5200 has the ability to automatically switch
power On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via
the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connec-
tions allow for the remote operation of basic functions
using the MA5200 Remote Control. With an external
sensor connected to the MA5200, remote control
operation of the system is possible from another room
and/or when the MA5200 is located in a cabinet with
the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MA5200 Input and Output Connection Diagrams
located on the separate folded sheet “Mc2A/2B”, are
an example of a typical audio system. Your system
may vary from this, however the actual components
would be connected in a similar manner. For addition-
al information refer to “Connector and Cable Informa-
tion” on page 4.
Note: Source components may be connected to the
MA5200 Balanced Inputs or Digital Inputs in-
stead of Unbalanced Inputs. Refer to Setup “Re-
assigning Inputs” to activate them on page 18.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200 PWR
CTRL (Power Control) MAIN Jack to the Power
Control In on the Turntable.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh
Turntable Power Control Out Jack to the AM/FM
Tuner Power Control In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from the AM/FM Tuner
Power Control Out Jack to the SACD/CD Player
Power Control In Jack.
4. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in
a similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Data Control Connections:
5. Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200 CD
DATA PORT Jack to the SACD/CD Player Data In
Jack.
6. Connect a Control Cable from the MA5200
TUNER DATA PORT Jack to the AM/FM Tuner
Data In Jack.
7. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in
a similar manner, as outlined in steps 5 thru 6.
Sensor Connection:
8. Optionally, connect the cable with stereo mini
plug coming from the compatible External Sensor
to the EXT CTRL (External Control) IR IN Jack
on the MA5200. Refer to page 4 “General Infor-
mation, note 8” for additional information.
Audio Connections:
9. Connect Balanced Cables from the MA5200 BAL
(Balanced) L & R Connectors to the SACD/CD
Player Fixed Audio Output Balanced Connectors.
10. Connect Audio Cables from the MA5200 TUNER
INPUT Jacks to the AM/FM Tuner Output Jacks.
11. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turn-
table to the MA5200 Phono MM Input Jacks for a
Moving Magnet Cartridge or high output Moving
Coil Cartridge.
Note: For additional information refer to “General
Information” note 4 on page 4.
12. Connect any additional Components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 9 thru 11.
Optional Digital Audio Connections:
13. Connect an Optical Cable from the MA5200
DIG (Digital) 2 Digital Audio Input connector to
the Digital Audio Out Optical Connector on the
SACD/CD Player.
Optional USB Connection:
14. Connect a USB cable with (type A to type B) con-
nectors from the MA5200 USB D/A Digital Audio
Input to an available USB connector.
Ground Connections:
15. Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turn-
table to the MA5200 GND Binding Post.
Notes: 1. If the MA5200 is part of a Home Theater
System, proceed to “PassThru” connection on
page 10.
2. When the MA5200 will be used together with a
separate Power Amplifier for Bi-Amplification
of a Loudspeaker System, proceed to page 11.
Connecting Components