McIntosh MA6500 - Manual (Page 7)

7
Rear Panel Connections and Switch
Connect the
MA6500 power
cord to a live AC
outlet. Refer to in-
formation on the
back panel to deter-
mine the correct
voltage
The EXT
(external)
SENSORS
for a McIn-
tosh Key-
pad or IR
Sensor
DATA PORTs
send signals to
compatible
source compo-
nents to allow
you to remote
control them
POWER
CONTROL
Output sends
turn-on sig-
nal to a
McIntosh
Component
CD1 and CD2
inputs accept
signals from
separate CD
players
HOME Data Port
is for use with the
optional HC-1
Home Controller
SPEAKERS 1 and 2 the
signal output controlled
by the front panel
SPEAKER push-buttons
The PH/AUX
Switch selects
signals from a
Moving Magnet
phono cartridge
or an audio high
level signal
TUNER inputs
accept signals
from the output
of a tuner
TAPE inputs
are for tape
recorders
SUM Data Port
connects to a
McIntosh Re-
mote Control
Translator
GND terminal
accepts a
ground wire
from a turntable
VIDEO inputs for
audio signals from
a LV, VCR, TV or
the optional A/V
Selector
TAPE OUT-
PUTS supply
record signals
for tape record-
ers POWER AMP
INPUT Switch
allows an exter-
nal preamplifier
connection to the
MA6500 Power
Amplifier
PH (Phono)/AUX IN-
PUTS accept signals from
a Moving Magnet phono
cartridge or an audio high
level signal, depending on
the position of the PH/
AUX Switch
MAIN OUTPUTS supply
the Preamplifier Output
to an external power am-
plifier
Fuse holder, refer
to information on
the back panel to
determine the
correct fuse size
and rating
POWER AMP IN inputs accept
signals from separate external
preamplifier