McIntosh MB-100 Owners Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] www mcintoshlabs.com

MB100

Media Bridge

Owner’s Manual

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triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en­closure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

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intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

MOISTURE.

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 ampliers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar­ized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult

an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specied by the manufac­turer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from
tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service person­nel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the appara­tus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

To prevent the risk of electric

shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user-serviceable parts

inside.

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or

splashing and ensure that no objects lled with

liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equip­ment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from
the a.c. mains, disconnect the AC / DC Adapter
from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. If the AC /DC Adapter
is provided with a mains power supply cord
attachment, the plug of this power supply cord
shall remain readily operable.

18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such

as sunshine, re or the like.

19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a
mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.

20. Warning: The Ethernet connector of this

equipment must not be directly connected to
a public network. Connection is to be made
only by way of a modem or router approved
for this purpose.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MB100 Media
Bridge ranks you at the very top among discrimi­nating music listeners. You now have the best. The
McIntosh dedication to precision performance assures
many years of musical enjoyment.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
guide. We want you to be as familiar as possible with
all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance
claim or future service. The spaces below have been
provided for you to record that information:

Serial Number: _______________________________

Purchase Date: _______________________________

Dealer Name: ________________________________

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands
that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
wish additional help concerning a suspected problem,
you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh
products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in
need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You
can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service
Department. For assistance on factory repair return
procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department
at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................... 2

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...............................3

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................... 3

Table of Contents ................................................................. 3

General Information ............................................................ 4

Connector and Cable Information ....................................... 4

Introduction ......................................................................... 5

Performance Features .......................................................... 5

Dimensions .......................................................................... 6

Installation ........................................................................... 7

Rear Panel Connections ....................................................... 8

AC/ DC Adapt er ................................................................... 9

MB100 Connections ..................................................... 10 -11

Front Panel Display and Push-button ................................ 12

How to use the Remote Control .........................................13

How to Operate the Setup Mode .................................. 14-15

How to Operate the MB100 .......................................... 16 -20

Specifications ............................................................ 22

Packing Instructions ................................................. 23

Trademark and License Information

The McIntosh MB100 incorporates copyright protec­tion technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights.

Copyright 2014 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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General Information

1. For additional connection information, refer to the

owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected

to the MB100 Media Bridge.

2. When the MB100 Media Bridge is connected to
an audio system, playback of music already stored
on it may be listened to. To take full advantage of
the many features the MB100 is capable of, such
as importing and storing additional music on the
Media Bridge, requires connection to a Computer
Network System.

3. For best performance, the speed of the Computer
Network the MB100 Media Bridge would be con­nected to should be 1 Gigabit or faster.

4. The MB100 internal Digital to Analog Converter
Circuitry is designed to decode 2-channel PCM

(Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signals. The

Digital Output Signal present at the Coaxial and
Optical Output Connectors is a 2-channel PCM

(Pulse Code Modulation).

5. The MB100 is designed to be compatible with the
majority of Audio Power Amplifiers. However,
do to a wide range of Power Amplifier Designs, it
is important the input sensitivity of the amplifier
be at least 2 Volts. This will assure the playback
of most music recordings are reproduced with ad­equate dynamic range. Check with your McIntosh
Dealer for additional information.

6. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit. Use a Connection
Block, such as a Xantech Model ZC21, when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
MB100.

7. 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

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concerning battery disposal.

8. If it should become necessary to replace the sup­plied AC / DC Power Adapter,
order part number 32056300
from the McIntosh Parts De­partment.

9. For additional information on
other McIntosh Products and the downloadable
MB100 “Advanced Setup and Operation Guide”
please visit the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcin-

toshlabs.com.

10. Mobile Device Apps, for remote control opera­tion of the MB100, were not available at the time
this Owner’s Manual was printed. When the Apps
become available, an announcement will be made
on the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.

com/us/Products/pages/ProductDetails.aspx?Ca
tId=mediastreamers&ProductId=MB100. Please

note, for remote operation via mobile devices the
MB100 needs to be connected to home network
with wi-fi capabilities.

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connectors on the MB100. Refer to the dia­gram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output

PIN 1

PIN 3: - Output

Data and IR Input Port Connectors

The MB100 Data In Port receives Remote Control
Signals. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection. The IR
Ports also use a 3.5mm stereo mini

PIN 2

Data
Signal

N/C

Data
Ground

phone plug and allow the connection
of other brand IR Receivers to the
MB100.

IR Data
Control

N/C

Ground

Power Control Connector

The Power Control Input Jack receives Power On/

Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other

McIntosh Components. The Power Control Output

Jack sends Power On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt)

when connected to other McIn­tosh Components. An additional
connection is for controlling the
illumination of the Power Out­put Meters on McIntosh Power

Power
Control

Meter
Illumination
Control
Pass Thru

Ground

Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used
for connection to the Power Control Jacks.

Ethernet RJ45 Socket

1. Tranceive Data (+) 5. N/C

2. Tranceive Data (-) 6. Receive Data (-)

3. Receive Data (+) 7. N/C

4. N/C 8. N/C

Ethernet Cable - Straight Thru Connections

Pin Number - Wire Color Pin Number - Wire Color

1. Orange/White → 1. Orange/White

2. Orange → 2. Orange

3. Green/White → 3. Green/White

4. Blue → 4. Blue

5. Blue/White → 5. Blue/White

6. Green → 6. Green

7. Brown/White → 7. Brown/White

8. Brown → 8. Brown

Pin 8

Pin 1

Pin 1

Pin 8

General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

The McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge offers the latest
in audio technology, providing state of the art audio
reproduction with the convenience of instant access
to your music library. When the MB100 is added to a
McIntosh System, the music from this source may be
enjoyed in your home. The advanced design ensures
many years of smooth trouble free operation.

Performance Features

• Built-in Networking Capability

The MB100 has the ability to connect to an existing
network for connecting to other devices also connect-

ed to the network, including the Internet (the Cloud).

• High Storage Capacity

The MB100 incorporates a massive 1 Terabyte Hard
Drive capable of storing the contents of a large Music
Collection.

• Expand the Music Server System
The MB100 can provide seamless access to music

contained on other MB100(s) from different physical

locations. It can also access music stored on other de­vices such as Computers and NAS (Network Assisted

Storage) Devices connected to the same network as

the MB100. This provides for unlimited music storage
capacity.

• USB 3 and USB 2 Inputs
Connect external storage devices to the MB100 for
increased music storage capacity.

• Graphical User Interface
When connected to a TV/Monitor, the On Screen
Display provides information such as Album Name,
Artist Name, Song Name, Playing Time and Location
for each of the selections. This allows for easy song
selection from multiple rooms in your home.

• HD Video Outputs

The MB100 has DVI-I and HDMI Connections for
providing High Definition Video Signals of 1080p or
720p resolutions.

• Internet Streaming Services
The MB100 also allows for listening to Internet Radio
Stations when connected.

• Local AM/FM Radio Stations
The MB100 also allows for listening to local AM/FM
Stations via the Internet.

• Select your Music
Listen to the music you want by creating your own
play lists and/or groups of music types.

• Digital Audio Outputs
There is a Coaxial and an Optical Digital Audio Out­put for connection to other components.

• Balanced and Unbalanced Analog Outputs

The MB100 has both unbalanced outputs and Bal­anced Outputs which permitting long cable lengths
without a loss in sound quality.

• Alphanumeric OLED Display
The display on the MB100 Front Panel provides vari­ous information on the operating status and the cur­rent music playing.

• On Screen Setup
The On Screen Setup allows for customizing various
settings such as audio, video, network and external
control to match the components in your system.

• Power Control

The Power Control Input connection provides conve­nient Turn-On/Off of the MB100 when connected to a
McIntosh System with Power Control.

• Remote Control

The Remote Control with illuminated push-buttons,
provides control of the MB100 operating functions.
A Data Port Connection to a McIntosh A/V Control
Center or Preamplifier allows for convenient system
operation using one Remote Control. An External IR
Sensor Input allows for remote operation when the
MB100 is located behind closed doors.

• Illuminated Glass Front Panel

The MB100 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated
Glass Front Panel. The Illumination of the Front Panel
is accomplished by the combination of custom de­signed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even

Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure
the pristine beauty of the MB100 will be retained for
many years.

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Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your MB100.

Front View of the MB100

17-

1/2"

44.5cm

Dimensions

arious Artists

Symphony No. 9 S

Rear View of the MB100

17-1/32"

43.3cm

3-9/32"

8.3cm

3-7/8"

9.8cm

29/32

1.8cm

1-5/8"

4.1cm

Side View of the MB100

13"

33.0cm

12-1/16"

30.6cm

2-11/32"

6.0cm

2-17/32"

6.4cm

"

9-1/16"

23.0cm

1-3/8"

3.5cm

2-11/32"

6.0cm

13-1/4"

33.7cm

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Installation

Installation

The MB100 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 MB100 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
MB100 is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventila­tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your
MB100. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the MB100 directly above a heat generating
component such as a high powered amplifier. If all
the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.

A custom cabinet installation should provide the
following minimum spacing dimensions for cool
operation.

Allow at least 3 inches (7.6cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.1cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.5cm) on

each side of the Media Bridge, so that airflow is not

obstructed. Allow 17 inches (43.2cm) depth behind the
front panel. Allow 29/32 of an inch (1.8cm) in front of

the front panel for clearance. Do not block the 3-7/8

(9.8cm) inch circular pattern of small openings on the

top cover or the two rows of louvers opening on the
bottom of the MB100. Be sure to cut out a ventilation
hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimen­sions in the drawing.

MB100 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout

MB100 Side View
in Custom Cabinet

MB100 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet

Cabinet
Front
Panel

Opening
for Ventilation

Support
Shelf

2-19/32"

6.6cm

2-27/32"

7.2cm

3"

7.6cm

13/16"

2.0cm

Cutout Opening
for Ventilation

17-1/8"

43.5cm

arious Artists

Symphony No. 9 S

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

10-1/2"

26.7cm

11-7/8"

30.2cm

6-9/16"

16.7cm

2-3/4"

7.0cm

Chassis
Spacers

14-17/32"

44.5cm

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.

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Rear Panel Connections

Connect the supplied
AC/DC Power Adapter
DC Output Connnector

eSATA (External Serial ATA)

for connection of an external
storage device capable of trans­ferring data at very high speed

DVI (Digital Video Interface)

Output for connecting to a
HDTV or Monitor with a DVI
Input Connector with a video
resolution 720p or 1080p

POWER CONTROL IN receives
turn-on signals from a McIntosh
component and POWER CONTROL
OUT sends turn-on signals on to
another McIntosh Component

USB (version 2)

for connection of
an external storage
device capable of
transferring data

BALANCED AUDIO OUT­PUTS supply analog audio
signals to connect to Balanced
Inputs of other components

COAXIAL and OPTICAL AUDIO
OUTPUTS send a Digital Audio
Signal to a Preamplifier or an A/V
Control Center with a D/A Converter
or a decoder

USB 3 (version 3)

for connection of an
external storage device
capable of transferring
data at high speed

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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia

Interface) Output (Audio and Video
Digital Signals) for connecting to

a HDTV or Monitor with a HDMI
Input with a video resolution 720p or
1080p

IR IN for connecting an
IR Receiver

NETWORK Connector
for connecting the MB100
to a Broadband Ethernet
Network

UNBALANCED AUDIO
OUTPUTS supply analog
audio signals to Unbalanced
Inputs of other components

DATA IN receives
control data from a
McIntosh Control
Center

AC/DC Adapter Connections and Notes

Connect to a live AC outlet (always On)

using the supplied AC Power Cord. Re­fer to information on the power supply
to determine the correct voltage.

The AC/DC Power Adapter supplied
with the MB100 Media Bridge

Connect to the DC IN connector on
the Rear Panel of the MB100 Media
Bridge

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MB100 Connections

The MB100 has the ability to be remotely switched
On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control
Center via the Power Control connection. The MB100
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 MB100, remote control operation is
possible from another room and/or when the MB100 is
located in a cabinet with the doors closed.

The connection instructions below together with
the MB100 Connection Diagram on the next page is
an example of a typical audio or audio/video system.
Your system may vary from this, however the actual
components would be connected in a similar manner.
For additional information refer to “Connector and
Cable Information” on page 4.

Power Control Connections:

1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Power Control MAIN (or

ACC) Jack to the PWR CTRL (Power Control) IN

Jack on the McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge.

2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MB100 Media Bridge PWR CTRL OUT Jack to
another component.

3. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.

Data Control Connections:

5. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center SRVR Data Port Jack to the
McIntosh MB100 Media Bridge DATA IN Jack.

Sensor Connections:

6. Optionally, connect an IR Sensor to the McIntosh
MB100 Media Bridge IR IN Jack.

Digital Audio Connections:

7. Optionally, connect a Cable from the McIntosh
MB100 Media Bridge AUDIO OUTPUT SPDIF
Optical output to the DIG 1 Input on the Preampli­fier or A/V Control Center.

Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of

the Optical Connections.

Analog Audio Connections:

8. Connect a Cable from the McIntosh MB100 Media
Bridge AUDIO OUTPUT, UNBALANCED Jacks
to the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center SRVR
Input Jacks.

Note: Balanced connections may be used instead of

the Unbalanced Connections.

Digital Video Connections:

9. Connect a HDMI Cable between the HDMI Socket
on the Rear Panel of the MB100 Media Bridge to a
HDMI Input Socket on the HD Monitor/TV.

Note: If the HD/Monitor/TV has a DVI Input

instead of a HDMI input, then connect a DVI
cable between the MB100 and the HD/Moni­tor/TV.

Network Connections:

10. Using a CAT 5/6 Ethernet Cable, connect the cable

from the Router to the NET (Network) connector

on the Rear Panel of the MB100.

11. Optionally, Connect another CAT 5/6 Ethernet

Cable from the Computer (Network Connector) to

the Router.

Note: For additional information on Networks and

Network Connections refer to the documenta­tion supplied with the Router and Computer.

AC Power Cords Connections:

12. Locate the plug at the end of the cable coming out
of the supplied AC/DC Power Supply and connect
it to the DC Input connector on the Rear Panel of
the MB100 Media Bridge.

13. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the

socket on the AC/DC Power Supply and a live AC

outlet (that is always On).

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MB100 Connections

Optional Computer

Network Router

(Wireless or Wired)

Preamplier

Connect to a
live AC Outlet

(always On)

MB100 su p plied

AC/ DC

Power Supply

Connect to a
live AC Outlet

(always On)

(optional Digital Audio Connection)

HD Monitor/TV

IR Sensor

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Front Panel Display indicates
various operation functions

Front Panel Display and Push-button

IR Sensor receives commands
from a Remote Control

12

Various Artists

Symphony No. 9 (S

STANDBY/ON Push-button with indicator

switches the MB100 ON or OFF (Standby)

and resets the microprocessors

How to use the Remote Control

The Remote Control is capable of performing most
Operating Functions for the MB100 Media Bridge.

Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this

manual for additional information using this
Remote Control.

Dual Function Push-buttons

The five push-buttons located at the top/front of the
Remote Control, in the circular molded area are dual

function. When music is playing, the (+) Push-button

increases the volume level
decreases the volume level
for the next selection or push the 9 Push-button for
the previous selection.

During the time a MB100 Menu is being ac­cessed, the push-buttons at the front/top of the Remote
Control provide the ability to navagate the menus and
select the desired choice or function. The (+) Push-but­ton is used to move the cursor Up through the menu.

Likewise, the (-) Push-button is used to move Down,

the 9 Push-button is used to move to the left and the

► is used to select the highlighted choice.

1

and the (-) Push-button

1

Push the : Push-button

Starts playback and
pauses playback

Selects the previous
selection

Decreases the
volume level

Current selection
is liked

Selects a Menu

How to use the Remote Control

Directional Push-buttons - +(Up), - (Down),

9 (Left), : (Right) and► (Select)

Increases the
volume level

Selects the next
selection

Momentarily
press to Power the
MB100 ON or OFF

Indicates when a
Remote Control
Command has been
sent

Current selection
is disliked

1

Adjusting the volume level using the Remote

Control rst requires a change to the default setting

located in the Setup Mode, refer to pages 16 and 17
for additional information.

Selects available
information

Reserved for
future use

Moves forward in time
through a selection

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How to Operate the Setup Mode

Media Bridge

Your McIntosh MB100 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 a PC

Computer (not supplied) and the MB100 connected

to a HD Monitor/TV. Refer to the MB100 Remote
Control Illustration and Operation on page 13, while
performing an introduction into operating the Setup
Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front

Panel or press the (Power) Push-button on the

Remote Control to switch On the MB100. The
LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button will
illuminate. The MB100 will go through a startup
initialization of which might take upwards of 1.5
minutes with the MB100 Front Panel Display and
the connected HD Monitor/TV indicating the
progress. Refer to figures 1 thru 5.

Figu re 1

Figu re 2

Processing
Please Wait...

Figu re 3

Welcome To

Figu re 4

Figu re 5

2. When the initialization has completed, the opera­tional screen will appear and in the upper left cor­ner is the “Server IP Address: _ _ . _ _. __ _. ___.
Write down the IP Address Number, as it will be
used in the next step. Refer to figure 6.

Note: If the “Server IP Address” number appears

as 0.0.0.0, the MB100 was unable to obtain an
IP Address from the computer network. Power
down the MB100, wait several minutes and then
Switch it back On. If the MB100 is still unable
to obtain an IP Address, the default automatic
configuration setting (DHCP, Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) might have to be set
manually. Contact your Computer Dealer and/
or the manufacture of the computer/network
hardware for assistance.

IP Address location

Figu re 6

3. Using a computer connected to the same network
as the MB100, launch an Internet Web Browser

Application (such as Windows Internet Explorer).

Type in, on the “URL-Address line”, the follow­ing:

The IP Address Number written down in step 2

HTTP://_ _.__.___.___/config
Then press enter on the computer keyboard. Refer to
figure 8. There are selection tabs located across the
top of the window (Server Settings, Display Settings,
Source Settings, Contents, Source Settings and Firm-

ware). Each of the tabs have subheadings with current

status information along with various setup options.
There are explanations located to the right of the vari­ous options and settings.

4. Click on the “Firmware” Tab (located on the top

right side). The current running firmware version

is displayed. When a firmware update is available,
click on the “Release Notes” button. A new win­dow will appear containing addition information
about the update and how to proceed.

5. To exit out of the setup mode, first save any
changes made by clicking on the “Save Changes”
button and then close down the Internet Web
Browser Application.

6. Proceed to “How to Operate” starting on page 18,
or to switch Off the MB100, press the STANDBY/
ON Push-button on the Front Panel or press the

(Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer

to figure 7.

Processing
Please Wait...

Figu re 7

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Setup

Figu re 8

Server Settings

Server Identication:

Name
Description
Conguration Security:
User
Password
Recovery email address
Remote Control Security:
User
Password
Recovery email address
Date and Time:
Time Zone
NTP Server
Wired Ethernet:
Connection

Storage:

82.47% available of 931.51 GB total
Logging:
Your email
Comments
Utilities:
Restart your server

Display Settings

Screen Resolution:

720p - 1280x720
1080p - 1920x1080
On screen display:
Source
Screen Saver:
Enabled

Timeout (seconds)

Slide Show:

Effect in
Effect out

Display Order:
Picture duration:
Scale:
Show Now Playing:
Show song overlay:

Source Settings

Server Audio Outputs:

Name
Form factor
Gain
Format
Control System:
AirPlay:
Password

Contents

Album Art:

Media Synchronization:

McIntosh Media Sync for Windows
(Install Software Application on PC Computer)
McIntosh Media Sync for MAC OS
(Install Software Application on Apple Computer)

Computers

Storage:

Volumes (External USB or E-Sata Drives)
Name (Built in storage total size and free)

Network Content:
NAS Synchronization
Network Content:
NAS Synchronization
Online Credentials:
Amazon Cloud Drive
iTunes
MP3tunes
Pandora Internet Radio
Rhapsody
SiriusXM Internet Radio
Slacker Radio
Spotify
TuneIn Radio
Additional TuneIn Radio Stations

Source Settings

Media Schedule:

Name, Status, Triggers, Next Start Time, Last
Start Time and Action

Firmware

Firmware Update:

You are running rmware _._._____._ Release

Other software:

Media Bridge Client

License:

Media Bridge Client

Support:

Remote Support

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How to Operate the MB100

Media Bridge

Power On and Off

Your McIntosh MB100 has been factory configured
for default operating settings that will allow immedi­ate enjoyment of superb audio without the need for
further adjustments. Refer to the MB100 Remote
Control Illustration and Operation on pages 14 and 15,
while performing an introduction into operating the
Setup Mode, follow the steps below.

1. Press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the

Front Panel or press the (Power) Push-button

on the Remote Control to switch On the MB100.
The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button
will illuminate. The MB100 will
go through a startup initializa­tion which might take upwards of

1.5 minutes with the MB100 Front
Panel Display and the connected HD
Monitor/TV indicating the progress.
Refer to figures 20 thru 29.

Figu re 20

Fig u re 21

Processing
Please Wait...

Figu re 25

Welcome To

Figu re 26

Figu re 27

How to Playback Music

Music was imported into the MB100 Media Bridge, at
the factory, for your enjoyment. To start listening to
the music, perform the following:

1. Press the (MENU) Push-button on the Remote

Control to select the operation Menu. Then using
the - (Down ) Push-button on the Remote Con-
trol, select the Music Menu followed by pressing
the ► (ENTER) Push-button. Refer to figures 21,
30 and 31.

Figu re 30

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Figu re 23

Figu re 24

2. To switch Off the MB100, press the STANDBY/
ON Push-button on the Front Panel or press the

(Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer

to figures 21
and 22.

Various Artists

Symphony No. 9 (S

Figu re 22

Figu re 28

Processing
Please Wait...

Figu re 29

Figu re 31

2. Press the ► (ENTER) Push-button on the Re­mote Control to view the available Albums. Refer
to figure 32.

Figure 32

How to Operate the MB100

3. Use the + (Up ) or - (Down ) Push-button

on the Remote Control to select the desired
album. In this instance, select “Various Artists ­Beethoven:Symphonies. Then press the

► (EN-

TER) Push-button to select the album. Refer to

figure 33.

Figure 33

4. Referring to figure 34, the track for the album just
selected will appear. In this instance there is one

track “ Symphony No. 9 (Scherzo). Refer to figure

34. Press the ► (ENTER) Push-button on the
Remote Control to start playback of the first track.
Refer to figure 35.

The MB100 Front Panel Display will also indicate the
current selection. Refer to figure 36.

Figu re 36

The TV/Monitor will start to display various scenes
while the music is playing. Refer to figures 37 and 38.

Figure 37

How to Stream Music

The MB100 Media Bridge provides access to virually
unlimited music by streaming music from the Internet.
To start streaming music from the Internet, perform
the following:

1. Press the (MENU) Push-button on the Remote

Control to select the Home Menu. Refer to figure

40.

Figu re 40

2. Press the ► (ENTER) Push-button on the Re­mote Control to select the Streaming Menu. Refer
to figure 41.

Figure 34

Figure 35

Figu re 38

5. To pause playback of the music, press the

►

(ENTER) Push-button on the Remote Control. To

resume playback, just press the same Push-button
again. To see the status of the track currently play­ing, press the MENU Push-button and refer to
information located at the bottom of the screen.
Refer to figure 34 and 35.

Figure 41

There are many pre-setup Internet Radio Sites to
choose from, including Pandora, SiriusXM, Slacker,
etc. Some Internet Radio Sites require registering and
in some instances a subscription fee in order to enjoy
their music services. Using the MB100 Setup Mode on
pages 16 and 17, refer to the Contents tab and then the
Online Credentials for additional information. In the

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following example, TuneIn Radio will be selected to
stream music from local FM/AM radio stations.

3. Using the + (Up ) or - (Down ) Push-button

on the Remote Control, select TuneIn Radio from
the menu. Refer to figure 42.

IP Address location

Figu re 42

4. Referring to figure 43, press the

► (ENTER)

Push-button to select Local Radio.

Figure 43

5. There are now menu choices AM, FM or Internet
only radio stations. Referring to figure 44, use the
+ (Up ) or - (Down ) Push-button to select
FM, followed by pressing the the ► (ENTER)
Push-button. Refer to figure 45.

Figu re 44

6. Following the same procedure as in step 5, select

the second choice, “89.3 WSKG-FM (classical)”.

Figure 45

The sound from the station will start, figures 46
and 47 will appear in sequence on the TV/Moni­tor. The MB100 Front Panel Display will indicate
“WSKG-FM 89.3, Classical”. Refer to figure 48.

Figu re 46

Figure 47

Figu re 48

How to Operate the MB100 via a Computer

After the MB100 has powered up and completed ini­tialization, note the IP Address assigned to the Media
Bridge in the upper left corner. Refer to figure 60.

Figure 60

1. Using a computer connected to the same network
as the MB100, launch an Internet Web Browser

Application (such as Windows Internet Explorer).

Type in on the “URL-Address line” the following:

The IP Address Number

HTTP://_ _.__.___.___/MediaBridge

2. A connection progress indicator will appear in the
Web Browser. Refer to figure 61.

Fig u r e 61

3. When the connecting process is completed, the­Media Bridge interface will appear in the Web
Browser. Refer to figure 62.

The operation of the MB100 using the Web Browser is
similar to using the MB100 connected a monitor/TV
along with the supplied Remote Control. The major

difference is the computer pointing device (mouse) is

used for selection and navigating.

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Figu re 62

On the left side is a column of buttons for select-

ing music sources (Streaming, Local Music, Favorites,

Playlists and Queue) along with Back and Next control

commands. Along the bottom are buttons for standard
control functions such as Previous, Play, Pause, Next,
Shuff le and Replay.

How to Playback Music

McIntosh Music was imported into the MB100, at the
factory, for your enjoyment. To start listening to the
music, perform the following:

1. Click on the Local Music button. Refer to
figure 62.

2. Click on “Albums”, then select “Beethoven”. Refer
to figure 63.

3. Click on the track listing of “1 Symphony No. 9

(Scherzo) 1:15” and click on “Play now”. Refer to

figures 63 and 64.

Figu re 64

4. Return to the previous menu selection of “Play
now, Play next, Replace queue, Add to queue or

Add to playlist” by clicking on the Track (Name)

currently playing.

How to Stream Music

The MB100 Media Bridge provides access to virually
unlimited music by streaming music from the Internet.
To start streaming music from the Internet, perform
the following:

1. Click on the Streaming button and the Radio
sources menu will appear. Refer to figure 65.

Radio followed by selecting FM. Refer to figures
66 and 67.

Figu re 66

Figu re 67

3. Referring to figure 68, select the second choice,

“89.3 WSKG-FM (classical)”. The sound from the

station will start and figure 69 will appear.

Figu re 68

Figu re 63

Figu re 65

In the following example TuneIn Radio will be select­ed to stream music from local FM/AM radio stations.

2. Select and click on TuneIn Radio. Click on Local

Figu re 69

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How to Import Music from External Drives

Before proceeding with the steps below, switch power
Off to the MB100. Then connect the External Drive

(HDD or SDD) to an USB or eSata connector on

the Rear Panel of the MB100. After the MB100 has
powered up and completed initialization, note the IP
Address in the upper left corner.

1. Using a computer connected to the same network
as the MB100, launch an Internet Web Browser

Application (such as Windows Internet Explorer).

Type in on the “URL-Address line” the following:

The IP Address Number

HTTP://_ _.__.___.___/config

2. Then press enter on the computer keyboard. Refer

to figure 80 (partial view).

Figure 80 (partial view)

3. Click on the “Content” Tab (located along the top),

then scroll down to “Storage”. Refer to figure 81.

Referring to figure 82, the “Volumes” window
indicates both the MB100 internal storage drive

(931.51GB) and an external connected drive (7.35GB).

Figu re 82

4. Click on the word “Import” and a window will ap­pear with additional information about the import­ing process. Refer to figure 83.

Figu re 83

Note: The import process will copy all of the music

files it finds on the externally connected stor­age drive. Depending on the amount of music
files on the drive, the copying process could

take some time.

5. Start the import process by clicking on the but­ton “OK, Import the volume”. Refer to figures 84
and 85.

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6. To listen to the music just imported (when the im-

porting process is complete) enter into the “URL-

Address line” below:

The IP Address Number

HTTP://_ _.__.___.___/MediaBridge

7. Then select local music, click on albums, select­ing the desired music, followed by selecting either
“Play all” or the desired track. Refer to figures 86
and 87

Figu re 86

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Fig u re 81

Figu re 84

Figu re 85

Figu re 87

Notes

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Specications

Audio Specifications

Fixed Output Level

2.0Vrms Unbalanced

4.0Vrms Balanced

Output Impedance

600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced

Signal to Noise Ratio

102dB (IHF A-Weighted)

Dynamic Range

96dB

Harmonic Distortion

0.005%

Channel Separation

95dB (1,000Hz)

Digital Audio Specifications

Digital Output

Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms

Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (TOS Link)

Video Specications

Signal System

Digital Video

Signal Format

HDMI and DVI

Screen Resolution

720p or 1080p

Power Control Specications

Power Control Input

5-15VDC, less than 1mA

Power Control Output

12VDC, 25mA maximum total

General Specifications

Power Requirements

Field AC Voltage conversion of the MB100 is not
possible. The MB100 is factory configured for fol­lowing AC Voltages:

100-240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 2.0 Amps
Standby: Less than 0.5 watt

Overall Dimensions

Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.4cm)
Height is 3-7/8 inches (9.8cm)
Depth is 16 inches (40.6cm) including the Front Panel

and connection cables.

Weig ht

13.5 pounds (6.1Kg) net (includes the external Power
Supply), 28 pounds (12.7Kg) in shipping carton

Shipping Carton Dimensions

Width is 26-1/2 inches (67.3cm)
Height is 11-3/4 inches (29.9cm)
Depth is 24-1/4 inches (62.2cm)

Digital Output Format

SPDIF (PCM1)

Digital Output Sample Rate

Up to 24-Bit/192kHz

1

PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal Type

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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. If

a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are

needed, please call or write Customer Service Depart­ment of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please
see the Part List for the correct part numbers.

Quantity Part Number Description
1 033838 Shipping carton only
4 033837 End cap

1 033836 Inside carton only
1 033725 Top pad
1 034301 Bottom pad
1 034547 Bottom filler pad
2 034446 Foam plug

Packing Instructions

POWER
SUPPLY

POWER SUPPLY
CARTON

4 017937 Plastic foot
4 400159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw
4 404080 #10 Flat washer

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www.mcintoshlabs.com

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policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who
reserve the right to improve design without notice.
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