McIntosh MCD-1000 Owners manual

CD Transport

MCD1000

Owner ’s Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers S treet Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] F AX: 607-724-0549

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.

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.

W ARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION -

Invisible Laser Radiation when open. DO
NOT stare into the beam or view directly
with optical instruments. Use of controls or
adjustment or performance of procedures
other than those specified in the Owners
Manual may result in Hazardous Radiation
Exposure.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

T o prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user serviceable parts inside.

VAROITUS!

VARNING!

This product incorporates an embedded

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Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin
tassa kayttoohjeessa mainitulla tavalla
saattaa altistaa kaytt ajan
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle
nakymattomalle lasersateiiylle.

Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt
an i denna bruksanvisning
specificerats, kan anvandaren utsattas
for osynbg laserstraining, som
overskrider gransen for laserklass 1.

CLASS 1 Laser (CFR).

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, 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.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the
a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.

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Thank Y ou

Table of Contents

Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD1000 CD Trans­port 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.

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:

T echnical 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]

Copyright 2003 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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

Thank You and Please T ake a Moment ............................. 4

T echnical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 4

T able of Contents .............................................................. 4

Important Information....................................................... 4

Connector Information ...................................................... 5

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

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

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

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

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

How to Connect ................................................................. 9

Front Panel Indicator, Push-buttons and Switch.............. 10

Front Panel Display ......................................................... 11

Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 12

How to Operate the Remote Control ................................ 13

How to Operate the MCD1000........................................ 14

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

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

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 MCD1000, make sure
that the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. When
the MCD1000 and other McIntosh Components are in their
Standby Mode the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each
component is active and communication is occurring
between them. Failure to do so could result in
malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal
operations.

3. The following Connecting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:

Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202

Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo
mini phone plugs.

4. When the MCD1000 Digital XLR Output is used to connect
with the Digital XLR Input of the McIntosh MDA1000 D/A
Converter, it is important to use a twisted pair shielded
cable.

5. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the
MCD1000.

6. The MCD1000 basic transport functions may also be
controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a
McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh
Keypads connected to a McIntosh Control Center or
Preamplifier will also allow remote operation.

7. Before moving or transporting the MCD1000 CD Transpor t
remove any CD Disc from the tray to prevent possible
damage to the Transport and/or Discs.

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8. The MCD1000 Compact Disc Player is designed to play all
standard CD Discs that conform to the Official Compact
Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol. It
will also play most CD-R discs, however some discs may
not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

9. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with
octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the
MCD1000 and should not be tried, as possible damage may
occur.

10. The following list of Compact Disc Accessories should not
be used with the MCD1000:

A. Compact Disc Stabilizers.
B. Disc Protectors.
C. Lens/Laser Cleaning Discs and devices.

Connector Information

XLR Connectors:

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Digi­tal Audio Output Connectors on the MCD1000. Refer to the
diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Signal
PIN 3: - Signal

Power Control and T rigger Connectors

The MDA1000’ s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt
signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone
plug to connect to the Power Control In­put on other McIntosh Components.

Data and IR Port Connectors

The MDA1000’ s Data Port Output provides Remote Con­trol Signals and the IR
Input Port allows for the
connection of other
brands IR Sensors. Use a
1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug to connect to
the Data Port Inputs on
McIntosh Source Units.

Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3

Positive

N/C

Ground

Data Port Connector

Data Signal

N/C

Data Ground

IR Input Port Connector

Data Signal

N/C

Ground

Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

The McIntosh MCD1000 CD Transport of fers the latest in
technology and provides state of the art reproduction of
Compact Discs. A full complement of performance features
together with the advanced mechanical design ensures many
years of smooth trouble free operation.

Performance Features

••

• Advanced Transport

••

The MCD1000 has a custom designed precision-machined
metal disc tray for safe and gentle disc handling. The servo­controlled transport with a shock resistant suspension incor­porating the latest in error correction circuitry for reading
imperfect discs.

••

• Four Playback Modes

••

The MCD1000 Compact Disc Player allows for Disc Play­back, Intro Playback, Program Playback and Random Play­back.

••

• Front Panel Display

••

The Display indicates the Disc, T rack and T ime information
along with the Playback Mode in use.

••

• Remote Power , Data Contr ol and External IR Input

••

Remote Power Control In/Out allows the MCD1000 to turn
On/Off with a McIntosh Audio Control Center. The Data
Port Input allows Remote Control Operation from another
McIntosh Component. The IR Input allows for the connec­tion of an IR Receiver.

••

• Special Power Supply

••

A fully regulated Power Supply with a special R-Core
Power Transformer , ensures stable noise free operation even
though the power line varies.

••

• Fiber Optic Solid S tate Front Panel Illumination

••

The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel, with a three di­mensional look, 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 ensures the pristine
beauty of the MCD1000 will be retained for many years.

••

• Machined T op and Side Panels

••

The Top and Side of the MCD1000 are machined from
thick aluminum panels with a smooth black anodized finish.
In the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass
panel with a block diagram of the MCD1000’s circuitry.

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Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best
location for your MCD1000. There is additional informa­tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD1000
into cabinets.

17-

1/2

44.45cm

Dimensions

"

Front View

of the

MCD1000

Rear View

of the

MCD1000

17"

43.18cm

13-

1/4

33.65cm

5-

5/16

"

6"

13.49cm

4-

5/8

11.75cm

15.24cm

"

"

15-

7/8

"

40.32cm

12

-1/8

"

30.79cm

Side View

of the

MCD1000

15/16

"

2.38cm

6

9

"

22.86cm

3/16

"

0.48cm

1-

3.65cm

4-

13/16

12.22cm

7/16

"

"

Installation

The MCD1000 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 MCD1000 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 MCD1000 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
MCD1000.
Cool operation
ensures the
longest possible
operating life
for any elec­tronic instru­ment. Do not
install the
MCD1000 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 dimen-

MCD1000 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout

MCD1000 Side View
in Custom Cabinet

MCD1000 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet

Cabinet
Front
Panel

3-

3/32

7.86cm

1"

2.54cm

"

Installation

sions for cool operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.08cm)
above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1
inch (2.54cm) on each side of the CD T ransport, so that air­flow is not obstructed. Allow 17 inches (43.18cm) depth be­hind the front panel. When a CD Disc is inserted or re­moved, the panel clearance required in front of the mounting
panel is 3-3/4 inches (9.5cm). Be sure to cut out a ventila­tion hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions
in the drawing.

17-

1/16

"

43.34cm

4-

7/8

"

12.38cm

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening
for Ventilation

7"

17.78cm

6

15.79cm

4

10.16cm

-7/32

Chassis
Spacers

"

12"

30.48cm

Cutout

Opening

for

Ventilation

"

Support
Shelf

13-

1/4

33.66cm

"

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Rear Panel Connections

Connect the MCD1000
power cord to a live
AC outlet. Refer to in­formation on the back
panel to determine the
correct voltage

IR INPUT for
connecting an
IR Receiver

Balanced XLR DIGITAL AU­DIO OUTPUT sends digital
audio signals from the McIn­tosh MCD1000 CD Transport
to the MDA1000 D/A Con­verter

COAXIAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUTS
send digital audio
signals to a D/A Con­verter

DATA IN receives
operating data from
a McIntosh Control
Center

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

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OPTICAL DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUTS
sends digital audio
signals to a D/A Con­verter