SACD/CD Player MCD500 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh. Safety Instructions..............................
Disc and Connector Information General Information, con’t Connector and Cable Information 5. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal. 6. For additional information on the MCD500 and other McIntosh Products please vist the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction of audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD500. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD500 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MCD500 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 3 4-5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MCD500 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 5/8" 1.59cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm Side View of the MCD500 3/16" 0.48cm 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 2" 5.08cm 10-1/2" 26.
Installation Installation The MCD500 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MCD500 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MCD500 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections COAXIAL AND OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTs receives a Digital Signal1 from an external source component such as a Disc Player and uses the MCD500 internal D/A Converter to decode the signal into analog audio BALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to connect to Balanced Inputs of other components POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component COAXIAL AND OPTICA
MCD500 Connections MCD500 Connections The MCD500 has the ability to be remotely switched On/ Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MCD500 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MCD500, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MCD500 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections The MCD500 has the ability to be connected directly to a Power Amplifier and remotely switch the amplifier and other source components On/Off via the Power Control connection. The connection instructions below, together with the MCD500 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1B, is an example of a typical audio system.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Audio Output Mute On Indicator CD Disc (PCM) / SACD Disc (DSD) Digital Signal1 Detector Indicator Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones, for private listening Allows moving backward or forward one track at a time Selects MCD500 Disc Playback, the external Coaxial or Optical Digital Input Push to mute the audio at rear panel Audio Output Connectors (Headphones are not affected) 12 IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Front
Front Panel Information Displays Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All (Tracks), Repeat 1 (Track) or Repeat from point A to point B in the selected Track Indicates the volume level available at the variable outputs and headphone jack or when the external Digital Coaxial or Optical Input is selected Indicates when the
Remote Control Push-Buttons Access any numbered operating function Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MCD500 Use to Clear the last programmed track Use to select various disc information, including time, on the Front Panel Display. It is also used to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Operating Functions for the MCD500 SACD/CD Player. Notes: 1. Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. 2. The translucent Remote Control Push-buttons will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when activated. Play With a disc loaded, press the PLAY Push-button to start the disc playing.
How to Operate the MCD500 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD500 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MCD500, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the PWR (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 16. Note: When AC Power is initially applied to the MCD500 the unit will momentarily switch On and then go into the Standby Mode. How to Load a Disc 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button.
How to Operate the MCD500 5. The Text Display Mode may be canceled by pressing the DSP/TIME PushFigure 12 button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 16. 6. One of the Track Time Modes may also be displayed instead of the Track Number, by pressing the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 13. For additional information on the Time Display Modes Figure 13 refer to “Display Modes” on page 19.
How to Operate the MCD500, con’t Repeat This allows repeating a Track, Disc, Program Mode or Random Play Mode on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 6 on page 16 and figure 36. 1. With the disc playing (Regular, Program or Random Playback Modes), press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button once to activate the Track Repeat (NO 1); press the Figure 18 RPT Push-button twice to activate the Disc Repeat (NOAll). Refer to figures 18 and 19. 4.
How to Operate the MCD500, con’t MP3/WMA Disc Playback The MCD500 has the ability of playing back MP3 and WMA encoded discs. MP3/WMA allow more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compression applied to the original audio information. The MP3/WMA Track has lower audio quality than the original recording. Load a MP3/WMA disc into the MCD500. Refer to figure Figure 26 26. 1. Press the PLAY Push-button to start Playback. Refer to figures 27 and 28.
How to Operate the MCD500, con’t External Digital Input The MCD500 internal D/A (Digital to Analog) Converter may be used to decode a Digital Audio Signal from other source components such as a Music Server or another Disc Player. The MCD500 will decode a two channel PCM Encoded Digital Signal into a two channel Analog Signal.
How to Operate the MCD500, con’t Operation in a McIntosh System The MCD500 basic transport functions may also be controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads can also be used to remotely control the basic transport functions of the MCD500. The labeling of Pushbuttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are different from the supplied MCD500 Remote Control.
Specifications Audio Specifications General Specifications Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Digital Input Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM1) Variable Output level 0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced 0- 12.0Vrms Balanced Output Impedance 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Frequency Response 4Hz to 40,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±0.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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