D/A Converter MDA1000 Owner’s Manual McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter 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 .............................
Important Information 1. It is recommended that a qualified professional assist you in the choice and installation of a McIntosh Audio System for your home. 2. Before making any connections to the MDA1000, make sure that the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. When the MDA1000 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Mode the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The new McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter offers a highly refined Balanced/Parallel Circuit utilizing eight of Burr Brown’s most sophisticated 24 Bit Digital to Analog (D/A) chips. Combine a MDA1000 with a McIntosh MCD1000 CD Transport and you will enjoy a playback system of unparalleled performance.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MDA1000. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MDA1000 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm Front View of the MDA1000 5-5/16" 13.49cm 17" 43.18cm Rear View of the MDA1000 4-5/8" 11.75cm 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 1/4" 0.64cm 12-1/8" 30.79cm Side View of the MDA1000 3/16" 0.48cm 12.22cm 15/16" 2.38cm 6 4-13/16" 9" 22.86cm 1-7/16" 3.65cm 6" 15.
Installation Installation The MDA1000 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 MDA1000 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 MDA1000 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections Connect the MDA1000 power cord to a live AC outlet.
How to Connect for Power Control and Data How to Connect for Power Control and Data The Power Control Connections facilitate the ability to switch power On and Off to the McIntosh Source Components automatically with the McIntosh Control Center/ Preamplifier. Data Control Connections facilitate the ability to remotely operate McIntosh Source Components using the supplied MDA1000 D/A Converter Remote Control or the McIntosh Control Center/Preamplifier Remote Control. 1.
How to Connect for Audio How to Connect for Audio 1. Connect Audio Cables from the McIntosh MDA1000 Left and Right BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Audio Control Center/Preamplifier Line 1 Balanced Inputs. Note: The MDA1000’s UNBALANCED Left and Right AUDIO OUTPUTS may be used instead of the BALANCED Connections. The UNBALANCED and BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS may both be used at the same time. 2.
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switch Selects various Digital Sources for listening Adjusts the listening volume level and also selects various setup functions Indicates the Sources, Volume Levels, Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings IR Sensor for Remote Control Operation This Push-button with indicator, activates the Setup Mode. Setup allows the changing of the Input Titles, Volume Setting and the Display Bightness from the default settings.
How to Operate the Setup Mode Default Settings Your McIntosh MDA1000 has been factory configured for default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operating settings using the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display. 1.
Setup Display Brightness The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may be varied from the default setting of MAXIMUM (Bright) to MINIMUM (Dim). Follow the steps below for reducing the Display Brightness. Refer to figures 3 and 6. Figure 6 Figure 9 4. To Re-Title additional input(s) repeat steps 2 and 3. 5. Press the SETUP Push-button to exit the Setup Mode. The LED above the SETUP Push-button will be extinguished. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button two times to access the DISPLAY Mode in Setup. 2.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Press a Number Push-button to select the desired Track Press the Up (+) or Down (-) Push-buttons to adjust the volume level of the MDA1000 Press to display the Current Track Time, Elasped Time or Total Disc Time Move forward one Track at a time Move backward one Track at a time Press to activate Random Track Playback Press to Stop Disc Playback at any time Press to sample the first 10 seconds of each Track on the Disc Press to Repeat various Playback Modes Starts Standard Dis
How to Operate the Remote Control How to Operate the Remote Control Input Selection Press the INPUT Push-button followed by pressing one of the NUMBERED Push-button (1-7) to select the desired digital input on the MDA1000. Note: Remote Control Selection of Digital Inputs can also occur using the Remote Control supplied with a McIntosh Preamplifier, Audio Control Center, A/V Control Center, A/V System Controller, Audio/Video Multizone Control System or Integrated Amplifier.
How to Operate the MDA1000 The McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter has been factory configured for operating settings that allow immediate enjoyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for further adjustments. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual starting on page 12. After the first time the MDA1000 is turned On, the alphanumeric display will indicate the last Digital Input Selected and any ReTitle change made to that Input. 4.
How to Operate the MDA1000 selected and the LEVEL Control is rotated or the LEVEL Up(+) / Down (-) Push-buttons on the remote control are pressed, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will momentarily indicate “BYPASS ON”. Refer to figure 10. Setup Pressing the SETUP Push-button activates the Setup Mode of the MDA1000 and allows customizing various operating functions. Refer to the SETUP Section of this Owner’s Manual starting on page 12.
Specifications Analog Audio Specifications General Specifications Frequency Response ±0.5dB from 4Hz to 45,000Hz (Sampling Frequency - 96kHz and 88.2kHz) Power Requirements 100 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts 110 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts 120 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts 220 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts 230 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts 240 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts ±0.3dB from 4Hz to 22,000Hz (Sampling Frequency - 48kHz) ±0.3dB from 4Hz to 20,000Hz (Sampling Frequency - 44.1kHz) ±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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