McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MP1100 Phono Preamplifier Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide” Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MP1100 Phono Preamplifier 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.
General Information and Connector Information General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MP1100 Phono Preamplifier. 2. The Main AC Power going to the MP1100 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.
Introduction The McIntosh MP1100 Phono Preamplifier is one of the finest Phono Preamplifiers ever created and has the ability for connections to components with analog and digital inputs. The MP1100 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.” • Selectable Phono Cartridge Loading Adjustable Capacitance and Resistance Loading are available for both Moving Coil and Moving Magnet Phono Cartridges.
Introduction and Performance Features • Power Control Connections The Power Control (PWR CTRL) TRIGger INput Connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MP1100 when connected to a McIntosh Component with Power Control TRIGger OUT. The MP1100 TRIGger OUT Connection provides Turn-On/Off operation when connected with other McIntosh Audio Components.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MP1100. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MP1100 into cabinets. Front View of the MP1100 17-1/2" 44.4cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MP1100 15-7/8" 40.3cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 4-13/16" 0.48cm 12.22cm Rear View of the MP1100 17-1/8" 43.5cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13/16" 2.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 2" 5.1cm 13 -1/4" 33.7cm 6 1-15/16" 4.
Installation Installation The MP1100 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 MP1100 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 MP1100 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections Rear Panel Connections The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the MP1100 Phono Preamplifier is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. Refer to separate sheet “Mc1B” for the Rear Panel Connections.
Connecting Components Connecting Components The MP1100 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off from Components via the PWR CTRL (Power Control) TRIGger connections. Follow the connection instructions below, together with the MP1100 Input/Output/Control Connection Diagram located on a separate folded sheet “Mc1A” contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet. The connections are an example of a typical audio system.
Front Panel Displays, Controls and Push-buttons INPUT Control used to select a source for listening and recording.
Front Panel Information Displays Modes Indicates the type of Phono Cartridge or the Custom Cartridge Profile Setting Indicates the current Playback Equalizer Setting Indicates the current Input Source Selection Operational Information Display MM PHONO 1 RIAA pF 50 Ohm=47k Indicates the current Phono Cartridge Capacitance Setting Indicates the current Phono Cartridge Resistance Setting Indicates that the current Resistance Setting displayed can now be changed to a different resistive value Indicates th
HR090 Remote Control Push-Buttons Press to activate the TRIM MODE followed by using the Directional Push-buttons Directional Push-buttons, use p and q Push-buttons to change the selected TRIM Function Setting, use the u and t Push-buttons to select the desired TRIM Function Press to Power the MP1100 ON and OFF LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent and when programming the remote control Mutes the audio Adjusts the Volume Up or Down on a McIntosh Component that is IR Code Compatible
Setup Mode How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh MP1100 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 Information Display. Refer to the MP1100 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while performing the following steps.
SETUP: PHONO 3 Off Figure 5 5. Exit the SETUP Mode by several presses of the INPUT Control. In the following example, the PHONO 3 Input will be switched On. Note: When an INPUT is swiched ON, its name will appear on the Front Panel Information Display when using the INPUT Control (Front Panel or Remote Control). 6. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP MODE. Refer to figure 2, on page 13. 7.
Setup, con’t RENAME: LINE 1 >INTGRT < Figure 15 RENAME: LINE 1 >INTGRT A < Figure 16 RENAME: LINE 1 >INTGRT AM < Figure 17 RENAME: LINE 1 >INTGRT AMP< Figure 18 22. To save the new name, press and hold in the INPUT Control until “SAVE, SUCCESSFUL” appears on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure 19. +++++++SAVE+++++++ ++++SUCCESSFUL++++ Profile Store The MP1100 has the ability to store up to five different Custom Profile Settings for use with the PHONO Inputs.
Digital Output Tube Lights IR Sensor One of the MP1100 features is to provide Analog Audio to Digital Audio (DAC) Signal Conversion for the Phono and Line In Inputs. The Digital Audio Processing Circuitry can be disabled (all power to the DAC Circuitry is removed) by performing the following: 1. Select “SETUP: Digital Out, On” as indicated on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figures 60, 66 (on page 20) and 22. The MP1100 Top Cover Window allows viewing of the four Vacuum Tubes.
Setup, con’t Power Mode Factory Reset The MP1100 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which automatically places the preamplifier into the Power Saving Standby Mode. This occurs approximately 30 minutes after there has been an absence of user activity (includes changes to any of the Operation Functions such as source selection, etc.) or absence of an audio signal. If it is desirable to disable the Auto Off Feature, perform the following steps: 1. Press and hold in the INPUT Control to enter the SETUP Mode.
How to Operate the MP1100 Power On and Off The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MP1100 is in Standby mode. To switch ON the MP1100, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power On) Push-button on the Remote Control. The MP1100 will then go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating “MP1100 TUBE WARMUP” for 15 seconds, with the Tubes glowing an amber color.
How to Operate the MP1100 ed, except the Sample Rate, Meter Illumination and Display Brightness settings of On or Off, which are the same for all inputs. Note: Selection and Adjustment of all Trim Functions may be performed by pressing the Front Panel INPUT Trim Control and then rotating it to select the desired Trim Function. Then use the LOAD Control to change the setting. The Remote Control Figure 66 TRIM Push-Button together with the Directional Push-buttons can also be used.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t CAPACITANCE pF 300 GAIN 46dB Figure 73 Figure 74 After approximately 6 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Settings. Note: The default Gain Settings are as follows: Phono 1 - 46dB Phono 2 - 64dB Phono 3 - 58dB 4. To change the current gain setting, rotate the Front Panel LOAD Control or press the p and q Pushbuttons on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 75.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t EQUALIZER LP Figure 77 EQUALIZER NAB Figure 78 EQUALIZER AES Figure 79 EQUALIZER 78 Figure 80 Note: For additional information on the Equalizer Settings, refer to page 27. After approximately 6 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Settings. RUMBLE FILTER Reduce unwanted Low Frequence Noise known as Rumble by using the MP1100 Rumble Filter. To activate the Rumble Filter perform the following Steps: 1.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t Control to select “DIGITAL OUT LEVEL, High” as indicated on the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to figure 86. DIGITAL OUT LEVEL High Figure 86 4. To change the Digital Out Level to Low, rotate the Front Panel LOAD Control or press the p and q Push-buttons on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 87. DIGITAL OUT LEVEL Low Figure 87 After approximately 6 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Settings.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t METER LIGHTS Off Figure 94 After approximately 6 seconds the Information Display returns to indicate the Source Selection and Settings. INFORMATION DISPLAY ILLUMINATION The Brightness Level of the MP1100 Front Panel Information Display can be adjusted from bright to dim by performing the following: 1. Momentarily press the Front Panel INPUT Control (TRIM) or the TRIM Push-button on the Remote Control. 2.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t USB Output Operation and Driver Installation The MP1100 USB Output provides the capability to record music on your computer from the playback of Phonograph Recordings through the MP1100 Phono Preamplifier, when the computer is connected to the rear panel USB connector. Notes: 1. The MP1100 USB Output is for direct connection to a computer USB using a single input only. 2.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t Windows Sound Settings For proper operation of the McIntosh Product via the Computer USB Connection, it is required to make changes to Windows Sound Settings: 1. From the Windows START button, click on “CONTROL PANEL” followed by selecting “SOUND”. Refer to figure 109. 2. Referring to figure 110, first select “McIntoshHD HS USB Audio” and then click on the “Set Default” button. Figure 107 Figure 108 Figure 109 Notes: 1.
How to Operate the MP1100, con’t How to Operate the MP1100, con’t Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the MP1100 stop functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by performing the following: 1. Press and hold in the STANDBY/ON Push-button until all the Front Panel LEDs start flashing, then release the STANDBY/ON Push-button. 2. To switch the MP1100 back On, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button.
MP1100 Graphic Curves MP1100 Graphic Curves +20dB +15dB +10dB +5dB +0dB -5dB -10dB -15dB -20dB -25dB +25dB +20dB +20dB +15dB +15dB +10dB +10dB -5dB DECIBEL DECIBEL +0dB -15dB -20dB -20dB 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz 200Hz -25dB 20kHz +25dB +20dB +20dB +15dB +15dB +10dB +10dB DECIBEL DECIBEL -5dB -15dB -20dB -20dB 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz FREQUENCY 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz 20kHz 20Hz 50Hz 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz 10kHz 20kHz A
MP1100 Graphic Curves, con’t 78 Equalizer Frequency Response +25dB +0dB +20dB -5dB +15dB -10dB +10dB +0dB DECIBEL DECIBEL -15dB +5dB -5dB -10dB -15dB -20dB -25dB -30dB -35dB -20dB -25dB MP1100 Rumble Filter Frequency Response +5dB 20Hz 50Hz 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz -40dB 20kHz FREQUENCY -45dB -50dB -55dB 10Hz 20Hz 50Hz 100Hz 200Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz FREQUENCY MP1100 Scratch Filter Frequency Response +6dB +4dB +2dB +0
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Specifications Specifications Frequency Response ±0.2dB from 20Hz to 20,000Hz +0.2, -3dB from 10Hz to 50,000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0.005% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz (Line In) 0.02% maximum from 20Hz to 20,000Hz (Phono In) Rated Output 4V Balanced 2V Unbalanced Maximum Voltage Output 20V RMS Balanced 10V RMS Unbalanced Sensitivity (for rated output) Phono MM - 10mV Phono MC - 1.
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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