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Connecting Components
The MA7000 has the ability to automatically switch power
On/Off to McIntosh Source Components via the Power
Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow for
the remote operation of basic functions using the MA7000
Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the
MA7000, remote control operation of the system is possi-
ble from another room and/or when the MA7000 is located
in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with the
MA7000 Input and Output Connection Diagrams located
on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A/1B”, 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 additional information refer to “Con-
nector and Cable Information” on page 4.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7000 POWER
CONTROL MAIN Jack to the Power Control In on the
McIntosh SACD/CD Player.
2. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh SACD/CD
Player Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Audio/
Video Player Power Control In Jack.
3. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Audio/
Video Player Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh
Tuner Power Control In Jack.
4. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh Tuner
Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Music Server
Power Control In Jack.
5. Optionally connect a Control Cable from the MA7000
POWER CONTROL OUTPUT 2 Jack to the McIntosh
Power Amplifier (Secondary Room) Power Control In
Jack.
6. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.
Data Control Connections:
7. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7000 TUNER
DATA PORTS Jack to the McIntosh TUNER1 Data In
Jack.
8. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7000 CD DATA
PORT Jack to the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Data In
Jack.
9. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7000 SERVER
DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Music Server Data
In Jack.
10. Connect a Control Cable from the MA7000 DVD
DATA PORT Jack to the McIntosh Audio/Video Player
Data In Jack.
11. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 7 thru 10.
Sensor Connections:
12. Connect a RG59U or RG6U Cable from the MA7000
EXT SENSOR “F” Connector to the McIntosh Sensor
“F” Connector.
Audio Connections:
13. Connect an Audio Cable from the MA7000 TUNER
INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh TUNER 1 Fixed Output
Jacks.
14. Connect Balanced Cables from the MA7000 CD
INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh SACD/CD Player Fixed
Balanced Output Jacks.
Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used instead of
the Balanced Cables, but not both.
15. Connect an Audio Cable from the MA7000 SERVER
INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh Music Server Output
Jacks.
16. Connect an Audio Cable from the MA7000 REC OUT-
PUT Jacks to the McIntosh Music Server Input 1 Jacks.
17. Connect Balanced Cables from the MA7000 DVD
INPUT Jacks to the McIntosh Audio/Video Player Bal-
anced Output Jacks.
Note: Unbalanced Audio Cables may be used instead of
the Balanced Cables, but not both.
18. Connect the Audio Cables coming from the Turntable
to the MA7000 PHONO INPUT Jacks.
19. Optionally, connect Balanced Cables from the MA7000
OUTPUT 2 Jacks to the McIntosh Power Amplifier
(Secondary) Input Jacks.
20. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a
similar manner, as outlined in steps 14 thru 18.
Ground Connections:
21. Connect the Ground Cable coming from the Turntable
to the MA7000 GND Binding Post.
AC Power Cords Connections:
22. Connect the MA7000 and any remaining components’
AC Power Cords to a live AC outlet as illustrated.