McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MB50
Streaming Audio Player
Owner’s Manual
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK 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 amplifiers) 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 provided plug does not fit 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 specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
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 qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15.Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
Ne pas exposer cet appareil à des éclaboussures ou gouttelettes d’un liquide. Aucun objet remplie de liquide comme par exemple un vase ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.
16.If this equipment is supplied with a power supply cord only, the mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the plug from the a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est uniquement alimenté par un cordon d’alimentation, la fiche du cordon d’alimentation doit demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation, déconnecter la fiche du cordon d’alimentation de la prise murale.
17.If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter with separate power supply cord or the AC/DC Adapter plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, they shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the AC /DC Adapter mains power supply cord from the a.c. receptacle or remove the AC /DC Adapter when it is directly plugged into the a.c. receptacle.
Si l’équipement est alimenté par un adaptateurAC/DC munis d’un cordon d’alimentation ou un adaptateur AC/DC qui est alimenté directement à la prise murale, ils doivent demeurer aisément accessibles. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation, déconnecter l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale ou déconnecter le cordon d’alimentation de l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale.
18.WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries ou bloc de batteries ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive telle que celle du soleil, feu ou autre source de chaleur similaire.
19.CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
ATTENTION: danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Ne remplacer que par le même type ou un type équivalent.
20.Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
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Trademark and License Information
FCC INFORMATION (For US and Canada Customers)
a) User Information acc. to FCC15.21 as following:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
b)Statement for Class B digital device acc. to FCC 15.105 as
following:
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA/B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
—This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
c)The device must be kept more than 20 cm from all persons.
Trademark and License Information
The McIntosh MB50 incorporates copyright protected |
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For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, Play-Fi, the Symbol, and Play-Fi together in combination with the Symbol are trademarks
of DTS, Inc.
DTS and Play-Fi are registered trademarks of
DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh MB50 Streaming Audio Player 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: 607-723-3512
Fax: 607-724-0549
Copyright 2016 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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:
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Table of Contents |
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Safety Instructions............................................................... |
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FCC Information, Trademark and License Information......3 |
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Thank You and Please Take a Moment................................ |
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Technical Assistance and Customer Service....................... |
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Table of Contents.................................................................. |
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General Information............................................................. |
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Connector and Cable Information........................................ |
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Introduction.......................................................................... |
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Performance Features........................................................... |
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Dimensions........................................................................... |
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Installation............................................................................ |
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Rear Panel Connections and AC/DC Adapter..................... |
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Connecting to a Preamplifier or A/V Control Center....... |
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Connecting to a Power Amplifier...................................... |
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Front Panel Display and Push-buttons............................... |
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How to use the Remote Control......................................... |
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How to Set Up the MB50 for Play-Fi............................ |
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How to Operate the MB50............................................ |
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Specifications............................................................ |
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Packing Instructions.................................................. |
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General Information, Connector and Cable Information
General Information
1.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MB50 Streaming Audio Player.
2.For the MB50 to receive streaming audio signals from a mobile device, a wireless router with Wi-Fi capabilities is required, in order to facilitate communications between the MB50 and the mobile device.
3.When connecting the MB50 to a wired Home
Computer Network (of which includes a wireless router) a USB (2.0) to Ethernet (RJ45) Adapter such as a Monoprice (109466) is required.
4.The MB50 internal Digital
Circuitry is designed for 2-channel PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Audio Signals.
5.The MB50 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 music recordings are reproduced with adequate dynamic range. This will assure the playback of most music recordings are reproduced with adequate dynamic range.
Check with your McIntosh Dealer for additional information.
6.If it should become necessary to replace the supplied AC / DC Power Adapter, for use in North America order part number
75190800. The Power Adapter for
use in other countries, order part number 75177200. Both Power
Adapters are available from the
McIntosh Parts Department.
7. For proper wireless operation the MB50 requires connection of both WLAN Anten- 
nas. If it should become necessary
to replace one of the supplied Antennas, order part number 12245600 
from the McIntosh Parts Department.
8.The performance of the MB50 is dependent upon the speed and operational range of the Wireless Router used.
9.When the MB50 is connected to a wired Home
Computer Network with a Wireless Router, the speed should be 1 Gigabit or faster.
10.The Play-Fi App for Streaming Music and Remote Control Operation of the MB50 is available at
Web Sites for download free of charge:
For Apple Powered Mobile Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/play-fi/ id779245456?mt=8
For Android Powered Mobile Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.
phorus.playfi&hl...
11.When there is an update to the Play-Fi App used by the MB50, new functionality may be added.
Information about the new functionality would not be covered in this edition of the MB50 Owners Manual. Please refer to the Play-Fi Web Site and the McIntosh Web Site for updated information:
https://www.play-fi.com - (Knowledge Base)
http://www.mcintoshlabs.com - (Products)
12. 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.
13.Periodically, check the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com for the latest information on the MB50 and other McIntosh Products.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MB50. Refer to the diagram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Power Control Connector
The Trigger Input Jack receives Power On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other McIntosh
Components. The Trigger 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 Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power
Control Jacks.
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Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
The McIntosh MB50 Streaming Audio Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art audio reproduction from your Audio Mobile and other Devices. When the MB50 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 MB50 has the ability to connect to an existing network for connecting to other devices such as NAS Storage Devices.
• Critical Listening Mode
Retains the original quality of High Resolution Audio Files up to 96kHz/24 bit, while streaming the music via Play-Fi. The Critical Listening Mode removes any Wi-Fi Artifacts like Network Jitter.
• Line In Streaming
The MB50 has the ability to stream the audio from the selected Audio Input (Digital or Analog) via the PlayFi App to Wireless Loudspeaker Systems, such as the McIntosh RS100, located in another room.
• Internet Streaming Radio
The MB50 also allows for listening to Internet Radio Stations when connected to a mobile device using the
Play-Fi App.
• Local AM/FM Radio Stations
The MB50 also allows for listening to localAM/FM Stations via the Internet when connected to a mobile device using the Play-Fi App.
• Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs for connection to other components.
• Unbalanced Analog Inputs and Outputs
The MB50 has both unbalanced Inputs and Outputs for compatibility with a wide range of audio components.
• Balanced Analog Outputs
The MB50 has Balanced Outputs which permit long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
• Trigger Control
The Trigger Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MB50 when connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control.
• Remote Control
The Remote Control provides operation of the MB50 operating functions when using contemporary components.
•Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even 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).
•Glass Front Panel and Super Mirror Chassis Finish
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel and the Stainless Steel Chassis with Super Mirror Finish ensures the pristine beauty of the MB50 will be retained for many years.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MB50.
Front View of the MB50
11-1/2"
29.2cm
Rear View of the MB50
11"
27.9cm
WLAN ANT 1 |
WLAN ANT 2 |
7-1/2"
19.0cm
3-9/32" 3-25/32" 8.3cm 9.6cm
29/32" 1.8cm
1-5/8"
4.1cm
2-7/16" 6.2cm
Side View of the MB50
13-1/2" 34.3cm
12-7/16"
31.6cm
9" 4-13/16"
22.8cm |
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Installation
Installation
The MB50 Streaming Audio Player is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The required ventilation requirements are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MB50.
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the
MB50 directly above a heat generating device, such as a Power Amplifier. Allow at least 1 inch (2.5cm) above the top, 5/8 inch (1.6cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.5cm) on each side of the MB50, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 13-1/2 inches (34.3cm) of depth for airflow and cable connections.
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MB50 Side View
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