McIntosh MCD500 User Manual

SACD/CD Player
MCD500
Owner’s Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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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 provided 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 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 lled 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.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
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Thank You
Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player 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: ___________________________________
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:
Safety Instructions ............................................................2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ....................4
Table of Contents .............................................................. 4
General Information .........................................................4
Disc Information ............................................................... 5
Connector and Cable Information ....................................5
Introduction ....................................................................... 6
MCD500 Features ............................................................. 6
Dimensions .......................................................................7
Installation ........................................................................8
Connections:
Rear Panel Connections ....................................................9
MCD500 Connections .................................................... 10
MCD500 Direct to Power Amplifier Connections ......... 11
Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) . Mc1A and Mc1B
Front Panel Features:
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack.. 12
Front Panel Information Displays ................................... 13
Remote Control:
Remote Control Push-buttons ......................................... 14
How to Operate by Remote Control ...............................15
Operation:
How to Operate the MCD500 ......................................... 16
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-724-0549
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: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917
Copyright 2008 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Additional Information:
Specifications .................................................................. 22
Packing Instruction .........................................................23
General Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to
the MCD500 SACD/CD Player.
2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are converted internally from Digital to Analog. There is no Digital Audio Signal present at the MCD500 Coaxial and Optical Output Connectors during playback of a SACD Disc.
3. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 and WMA Signals is available at the Digital Audio Outputs.
4. The MCD500 internal Digital to Analog Converter is designed to decode 2 channel PCM (Pulse Code Modu-
lation) signal present at the Coaxial or Optical Digital
Audio Input into 2 channel analog audio.
Disc and Connector Information
PIN 2
PIN 1
PIN 3
Power Control
Ground
N/C
Data Signal
N/C
Data Ground
IR Data Control
Ground
N/C
General Information, con’t
5. 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.
6. For additional information on the MCD500 and other McIntosh Products please vist the McIn­tosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
Disc Information
1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs
with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in
the MCD500 and should not be tried, as possible dam­age may occur.
2. The MCD500 SACD/CD Player is designed to play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol. It will also play most CD-R and CD-RW discs, however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.
3. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 and WMA For­mats will playback on the MCD500, except discs that contain multi-session recordings. Some MP3 or WMA recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condi­tion of the recording. When ever possible, set the writ­ing software to the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.
4. The CD audio side of the Dual Disc does not meet the Compact Disc Digital Audio specifications found in the industry “Redbook”; the MCD500 may not read Dual Discs.
5. Several of the SACD performance features available on the MCD500 are active only if the SACD Disc includes the supporting encoded information.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MCD500. Refer to the diagram for connection: PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Output PIN 3: - Output
Power Control Connector
The MCD500 Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/ send Power On/Off Signals when con­nected to other McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Con­trol Input/Output on the MCD500.
Note: The Data ad Power Control Connecting Cable is avail-
able from the McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end.
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MCD500 Data In Port receives Remote Control Sig­nals. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection. The IR Ports also use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow the connection of other brand IR Receivers to the MCD500.
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Introduction
The McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction of audio program sources. A full complement of perfor­mance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with f lawless realism. The advanced mechani­cal design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
MCD500 Features
• Twin Laser Pickup
The MCD500 incorporates two laser elements, with differ­ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assem­bly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and
Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.
• Advanced Transport
The MCD500 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mecha­nism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation. The SACD and CD Audio Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate. The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correction processing.
• Super Audio Disc Playback
The MCD500 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme precision and musical elegance.
Introduction and Performance Features
• Multi-Function Front Panel Display
The MCD500 Front Panel display indicates the current disc playback status, digital input status and the variable audio output volume level.
• Drive a Power Amplifier Directly
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts. This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Am­plifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc Playback System.
• Balanced Outputs
The MCD500 has both variable and fixed Balanced Out­puts, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound qual ity.
• Power Control
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MCD500 when connected to a McIn­tosh System with Power Control. The Power Control Out­put connection can control a McIntosh Power Amplifier in a high quality disc playback system.
• Full Function Remote Control
The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD500 operating functions including adjustment of the volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are illuminated.
• Quad Balanced Digital to Analog Converter
The 8 channel 24-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog Con­verter is used in a Stereo Quad Balanced mode. All levels of music are reproduced with a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion.
• Digital Audio Inputs
The MCD500 has both a Coaxial and an Optical Digital Input for using the internal Digital to Analog Processor Circuitry to Decode PCM Signals from an external source.
• Digital Audio Outputs
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal.
• Front Panel Level Control
With headphones connected to the MCD500, the Level Control allows varying the volume level of the music. It can also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD500 with other components in the system.
• Special Power Supply
The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the MCD500 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish. In the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel with a block diagram of the MCD500 Circuitry.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The Illumination of the Glass 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 MCD500 will be retained for many years.
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Dimensions
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17-1/2"
44.45cm
4-5/8"
11.75cm
6"
15.24cm
14-1/2"
36.83cm
15-7/8"
40.32cm
3/16"
0.48cm
4-13/16"
12.22cm
10-1/2"
26.67cm
13-1/4"
33.65cm
17"
43.18cm
5/8"
1.59cm
Front View of the MCD500
Rear View of the MCD500
Side View of the MCD500
5-3/8"
13.69cm
13/16"
2.06cm
2"
5.08cm
1-15/16"
4.92cm
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD500. There is additional in­formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD500 into cabinets.
Dimensions
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Installation
4-7/8"
12.38cm
17-1/16"
43.34cm
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
MCD500 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout
8-5/8"
21.91cm
15-1/2"
39.37cm
15-1/16"
38.26cm
1"
2.54cm
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
Support Shelf
Cabinet Front Panel
Chassis Spacers
MCD500 Side View in Custom Cabinet
MCD500 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet
1-1/16"
2.70cm
12-5/16"
31.27cm
3"
7.62cm
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit. For purposes of clarity, the above illustration is not drawn to scale.
The MCD500 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 MCD500 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 MCD500 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 MCD500. Cool operation ensures the longest pos­sible operat­ing life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MCD500 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 2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each
side of the SACD/CD Player, so that airflow is not ob-
structed. Allow 17 inches (43.18cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting
panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.
Installation
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Rear Panel Connections
COAXIAL AND OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTs receives a Digital Signal1 from an external source component such as a Disc Player and uses the MCD500 internal D/A Converter to decode the signal into analog audio
COAXIAL AND OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS send signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder
BALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to connect to Balanced In­puts of other components
POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh compo­nent and POWER CON­TROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component
UNBALANCED FIXED level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Unbalanced In-
UNBALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Unbal­anced Inputs of other components
puts of other components
BALANCED FIXED level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Balanced Inputs of other components
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- For additional information Refer to page 4 “General Information”, note 4.
DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh Control Center
IR INput for connecting an IR Receiver
Connect the MCD500 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa­tion on the back panel of your MCD500 to deter­mine the correct voltage for your unit
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MCD500 Connections
The MCD500 has the ability to be remotely switched On/ Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MCD500 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 MCD500, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MCD500 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with the MCD500 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1A, 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 5.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Power Control ACC Jack to the POW­ER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the MCD500 SACD/CD Player POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the external Disc Player Power Control In Jack.
3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the MCD500 SACD/CD Player Power Control Out jack to the Music
Server PWR (Power) CTRL (Control) In Jack.
4. 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 CD2 Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player DATA IN Jack.
Sensor Connections:
6. Connect an external Sensor to the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player IR IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
7. Optionally, connect a Cable from the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player COAXIAL or OPTICAL OUTPUT to the Coaxial or Optical Input on the Pre­amplifier or A/V Control Center.
8. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/ CD Player COAXIAL INPUT to the Coaxial Output on the Disc Player.
Note: Optical connections may be used instead of the
Coaxial Connections.
9. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/ CD Player OPTICAL INPUT to the Optical Output on the Music Server.
MCD500 Connections
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of the
Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
10. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player BALANCED FIXED AUDIO OUT­PUT Connectors to the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Balanced Input Jacks.
11. Optionally, connect an Audio Cable from the MCD500 SACD/CD Player UNBALANCED FIXED AUDIO OUTPUT Connectors to the Preamplifier or A/V Con­trol Center Balanced Input Jacks.
Note: Preamplifiers require either a Balanced or Unbal-
anced audio connection. A/V Control Centers usually require unbalanced connections for proper operation of Zone B and the record output, with Balanced connections as optional.
AC Power Cords Connections:
12. Connect the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
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MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections
The MCD500 has the ability to be connected directly to a Power Amplifier and remotely switch the amplifier and other source components On/Off via the Power Control connection. The connection instructions below, together with the MCD500 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1B, is an example of a typical audio 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 5.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player POWER CONTROL OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control input jack.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Power Amplifier Power Control Out jack to the external Disc Player Power Control In Jack.
3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the exter­nal Disc Player Power Control Out jack to the Music
Server PWR (Power) CTRL (Control) In Jack.
4. Connect any additional components in a similar man­ner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Digital Audio Connections:
5. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/
CD Player COAXIAL INPUT to the Coaxial Output on the Disc Player.
Note: Optical connections may be used instead of the
Coaxial Connections.
6. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/
CD Player OPTICAL INPUT to the Optical Output on the Music Server.
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of the
Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
7. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player BALANCED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT Connectors to the Power Amplifier Balanced Input Jacks.
Note: The Unbalanced audio connections may be used
instead of Balanced connections.
AC Power Cords Connections:
8. Connect the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player AC
Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections
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Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack
Audio Output Mute On Indicator
Connection for low imped­ance dynamic headphones, for private listening
CD Disc (PCM) / SACD Disc (DSD) Digital Signal1
Detector Indicator
Allows mov­ing backward or forward one track at a time
Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc
IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control
Front Panel Information
Adjusts the listening volume level
Standby Power On Indicator
Push to mute the audio at rear panel Audio Output Connectors (Headphones are not
affected)
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Selects MCD500 Disc Playback, the external Coaxial or Optical Digital Input
Selects the SACD or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc
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PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal type used for CD Discs
and DSD (Direct Stream Digital) Digital Signal type used for SACD Discs
Selects various playback times for indication on the display
Front Panel Information
Stops disc playback
Use to Pause during play­back
Starts disc playback
Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs
STANDBY/ON Push-button switch­es the MCD500 ON
or OFF (Standby)
and resets the micro­processors
Front Panel Information Displays
31%
Indicates when in the Pause Mode
Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active
Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD
Indicates the Random Play Mode is active
Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat
All (Tracks), Repeat 1 (Track) or Repeat from
point A to point B in the selected Track
Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded
Indicates the volume lev­el available at the variable outputs and headphone jack or when the external Digital Coaxial or Opti­cal Input is selected
Indicates when the Play Mode is active
Indicates the number of tracks on the Disc, Programmed Tracks, the current Track Time, Remaining Track Time, Total Disc Playing Time, Text and various other Information
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Remote Control Push-Buttons
Access any numbered operat­ing function
Use to Clear the last pro­grammed track
Use to select various disc information, including time, on the Front Panel Display. It is also used to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc.
Starts Playback of a disc and allows moving forwards or backwards one track at a time on SACD and CD Discs
Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MCD500
Use to direct access tracks 10 and above
Adjusts the volume level up or down
Access the Text Display Mode when playing a SACD Disc containing the information
Press for random playback of tracks from SACD and CD Discs
Selects sound from MCD500 Disc Playback or the exter­nal Digital Input (Coaxial or
Optical)
Use to select one of various repeat modes
Use to review the programmed tracks of the disc on the Front Panel Information Display, while in the program mode
Used to stop the disc and pause play­back of the disc
Move forward or backward through a disc
Use to program the desired tracks on a SACD or CD disc
Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for play­back
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Note: The Remote Control Push-buttons with a “grayed background” are for use with other McIntosh Products.
How to use the Remote Control
How to use the Remote Control
The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Oper­ating Functions for the MCD500 SACD/CD Player.
Notes: 1. Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this man-
ual for additional information using this Remote Control.
2. The translucent Remote Control Push-buttons will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when activated.
Play
With a disc loaded, press the PLAY Push-button to start the disc playing.
Stop
Press the STOP< Push-button to stop disc playback and return to displaying the table of contents of the disc.
Numbered Push-buttons
Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first nine Disc Tracks using the Front Panel Information Display. For track numbers greater than 10, press the +10 Push-button followed by the 0-9 Push-button. For example, to access Disc Track 23, press the +10 Push-button twice and then the 3 Push-button.
Pause
Press the PAUSE;Push-button to temporarily stop disc playback at any time. Press the PLAY Push-button to resume playback.
REV and FF
Press the REV (Reverse)7 or FF (Fast Forward)8 Push- button to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc. When the desired location is reached release the REV
(Re verse)7 or FF (Fast Forward)8 Push-button to resume
normal playback.
SACD/CD
Press to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for playback.
Display/Time
Press the DISPlay/TIME Push-button to access various disc times. It is also used to return the Front Panel Infor­mation Display to indicating time instead of text informa­tion on a SACD Disc.
Menu/Text
Press to select the various text information on a SACD Disc such as Album, Artist and Track Titles (disc depen-
dent).
Repeat Modes
Press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button to select either One
Track, All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode.
Program
Press the PGM (Program) to activate the Program Mode to
playback only certain disc tracks in the desired order.
Review
Press the RVW (Review) Push-button to review the Pro­grammed Tracks from the disc on the Front Panel Informa­tion Display, while in the Program Mode.
Clear
Press the CLEAR Push-button to erase a program track(s).
Back and Next
Press the NEXT : Push-button to move forward one track or the BACK 9 Push-button to move back to the begin­ning of the current track playing.
Note: If the BACK 9 Push-button is pressed during play-
back of the first three seconds of the track, the MCD500 will start playing back the previous track from the beginning. If the Front Panel Information Display is indicating time, the display will momentarily indicate the track number.
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How to Operate the MCD500
12Tr
TITLE: D
TITLE: D
ARTIST:J
OPEN
READING
CLOSE
SA-CD
CD
NO DISC
Power On
The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD500 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MCD500, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button
on the Front Panel or the PWR (Power) Push-button on the
Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 16.
Note: When AC Power is initially applied to the MCD500
the unit will momentarily switch On and then go into the Standby Mode.
How to Load a Disc
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button. The disc tray will slide out allowing a disc to be loaded. Refer to figure 1.
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the disc tray will close. Refer to figures 6, 2, 3 and 5. Loading of disc’s Table of Contents (number of
tracks) will be indicated on the
Front Panel Information Display. When a SACD Disc is loaded the Front Panel Display will scroll the Album Title first and then display the number of tracks. Refer to figures 4 and
5.
Note: When a Disc is placed in the
tray and the PLAY Push-but­ton is pressed, the tray will close and the first track will start playing.
How to Play a SACD Disc
With a disc already loaded into the MCD500, press the PLAY Push-button on the Front Panel of the MCD500 or Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 16. The Disc will start play­ing the first track of the SACD Layer.
To change from the default SACD Layer to CD Layer,
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
press the SACD/CD Push-button (on the
Front Panel or Remote Control) once to
see the current selection and a second time to change the selection. Refer to figures 6, 7, 8 and 16.
The Player will load the CD Table of
Contents (Number of tracks and Total Play-
ing Time) at this time. To start playing the
CD Layer press the PLAY Push-button.
Notes: 1. Changing between the SACD and CD Layer can be
accomplished at any time by performing the above procedure.
2. The default setting for SACD/CD Hybrid is to play the SACD Layer. The default setting may be changed to play the CD Layer instead. With the MCD500 On and no disc loaded, press the SACD/ CD Push-button utill the Front Panel Display indi­cates CD. Refer to figures 6, 9, 7 and 8.
3. Some SACD Disc(s) have the abil­ity of displaying the Album Title and Artist. With the disc loaded, SACD Table of Contents read and the disc stopped, press the MNU/TEXT Push-button once for scrolling the Title and twice for scroll­ing the Artist Name. Display of the Artist information is not available during playback of the disc. Refer to figures 10 and 11.
4. In a similar manner, some SACD Disc(s) have the ability of scrolling the Track Number and Title by pressing the MNU/TEXT Push-button after the Track has started to play. Refer to figure 12.
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5. The Text Display Mode may be can­celed by pressing the DSP/TIME Push­button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 16.
6. One of the Track Time Modes may also be dis­played instead of the Track Number, by pressing the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Con­trol. Refer to figure
13. For additional information on the Time Display Modes refer to “Display Modes” on page 19.
How to Play a CD Disc
With a disc already loaded into the MCD500, press the PL AY Push-button on the Front Panel of the MCD500 or Remote Control. Refer to figures 6, 14 and 16.
How to Pause a Disc
This feature allows for the temporary stopping of disc playback. Refer to figures 6, 15 and 16.
1. When playing a Disc, press the PAUSE; Push-button to temporarily stop playback.
2. Press the PLAY Push-button to resume playing the disc.
Track Back
Return to the beginning of the Track currently playing by rotating the MCD500 Front Panel TRACK BACK 9 Control counterclockwise and then releasing the control or momentarily pressing the BACK 9 Push-button on the Remote Control. Rotate and hold the TRACK BACK 9 Control or press and hold the BACK 9 Push-button for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks. Refer to figures 6 and 16.
Track Next
Advance to the next Track by rotating the MCD500 Front Panel TRACK NEXT : Control clockwise and then re­leasing the control or momentarily pressing the NEXT : Push-button on the Remote Control. Rotate and hold the TRACK NEXT : Control or press and hold the NEXT : Push-button for rapid selection of the next desired Track. Refer to figures 6 and 16.
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Figure 15
Fast Forward or Reverse
Using the Remote Control, press the
FF (Fast Forward) 8 or REV (Re- verse) 7 Push-button to search back
and forth rapidly through a Track on a disc. To return to normal playback
release the same FF (Fast Forward)
8 or REV (Reverse) 7 Push-button.
Refer to figure 16.
Stop Mode
Press the STOP< Push-button at any time to stop Playback. To listen to the disc again, press the PLAY Push-button and playback will start from the beginning of the disc.
Volume Level
The MCD500 has both Fixed and Variable Output Level Connections. The Variable Output Level Connec­tions (Rear Panel and Front Panel
Headphone Jack) are controlled by
the Front Panel Level Control and the LEVEL Push-buttons on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 6, 16 and
17. The Front Panel Volume Level Information Display will indicate the Volume Level from 0 - 100%.
Note: When the Volume Level is 81%, the
Rear Panel Variable Outputs will be at the same volume level as the Fixed Outputs.
Mute
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the audio (-50dB down in level) at both the Fixed and Variable Output Con­nections on the Rear Panel. Refer to figure 6. The LED above the MUTE Push-button will illuminate. Pressing the MUTE Push-button a second time restores the audio at the output connections and the LED will no longer be illumi­nated.
Note: The Headphone Jack is not affected by the Mute
Function.
Direct Track Selection
The MCD500 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Track currently playing. Use the Remote Control NUMERIC
Push-button(s) to enter the desired Track Number. Refer
to pages 14 and 15 for additional information using the Remote Control.
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Repeat
This allows repeating a Track, Disc, Program Mode or Random Play Mode on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 6 on page 16 and figure 36.
1. With the disc playing (Regular, Program or Random
Playback Modes), press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button
once to activate the Track Repeat (NO 1); press the RPT Push-button twice to activate the Disc Repeat (NOAll). Refer to figures 18 and 19.
4. To cancel the previously se­lected Repeat Mode, press
the RPT (Repeat) Push-button until the word “1” or the
word “ALL” in the Front Panel Information Display is extinguished.
Random Playback
This feature allows for listening to Tracks of a Disc in a Random Order. Refer to figure 6 on page 16 and figure 36.
Note: The MCD500 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc
Loaded and the Table of Contents read before the Ran­dom Playback Mode Feature can be activated.
1. With the MCD500 in the STOP< Mode press the
Random Push-button. The word RND (Random) will
be indicated in the Infor­mation Display. Refer to figure 20.
2. Press the PLAY Push-
button to start Random Playback. After all the tracks have been played the MCD500 will stop.
Notes: 1. To provide continuous playback of the disc,
press the RPT Push-button twice to activate the Disc Repeat (NOAll) after the Random Playback Mode has started. If Repeat (NO1) is selected, the current track will repeat.
2. The BACK TRACK function will begin playback from the beginning of the current track.
3. The NEXT TRACK function will advance to the next random selection and start playing.
3. To cancel the Random Playback Mode, press the STOP< Push-button, then press the Random Push- button.
Program Playback
This feature allows for playback of selected Tracks on a Disc in the desired order. In the following example, a Disc
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
is programmed to play Track 6 followed by Track 4 and then Track 2.
Notes: 1. The MCD500 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc
TOC (Table of Contents) read before the Program Playback Mode Feature can be activated.
2. When programming Hybrid SACD Discs, first choose the layer (SACD or CD) so the correct TOC can be read, as some discs have different selections for the SACD and CD Tracks.
1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button to access the
Program Mode. Refer to figures 36 and 21.
2. Enter the first desired se­lection using the Numeric Push-buttons. Refer to figures 36 and 22.
3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining Tracks. Re­fer to figures 23 and 24.
Note: To view and/or
delete the selec­tions programmed, use the REVIEW Push-button to step through pro­grammed tracks and the CLEAR Push-button to re­move any unwanted selections.
4. To start playback of the just entered program, press the PLAY Push-button. The Repeat Mode can be activated to provide continuous playback of the Pro-
grammed Track(s). Refer to
figure 25.
Note: To momentarily stop
playback, press the PAUSE; Push-
button. To resume Program Playback press the PLAY Push-button.
5. To cancel the Program Playback Mode press the STOP< Push-button followed by pressing the PGM
(Program) Push-button.
Once the Program Playback Mode is active, tracks may be added or deleted by first pressing the STOP< Push-button followed by entering the additional tracks using the Nu­meric Push-buttons or deleting tracks by using the CLEAR Push-button. Press the PLAY Push-button to resume Pro- gram Playback Mode.
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MP3/WMA Disc Playback
The MCD500 has the ability of playing back MP3 and WMA encoded discs. MP3/WMA allow more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compression ap­plied to the original audio information. The MP3/WMA Track has lower audio quality than the original recording. Load a MP3/WMA disc into the MCD500. Refer to figure
26.
1. Press the PLAY Push-button to start Playback. Refer
to figures 27 and 28. After all the tracks have been played the MCD500 will stop.
Notes: 1. The MCD500
will indicate either elapsed time or remain­ing time for each track when play­ing MP3/WMA Discs.
2. When playing MP3/WMA Discs, the left side of the Front Panel Information Display indicates the total number of folders on the disc followed by the Track Number or the Track Time.
Display Modes
The MCD500 Front Panel Information Display allows for either Track or Time indications. To change from the default setting of Track indication to Time, press the TIME Push-button on the Front Panel or the DISP/TIME Push­button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 on page 16 and figure 36.
The Time Display Choices
are Single Track Elapse Time
(figures 29 and 30), Single
Track Remaining Time (fig-
ures 31 and 32) or Total Tracks
Remaining Time (figures 33
and 34).
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Figure 27
Figure 28
Figure 29
Figure 30
Display Brightness
The MCD500 Front Panel Information Display has two brightness settings. To change from the default setting
(brightest of the two) perform the following:
1. If the MCD500 is playing a disc press the STOP< Push-button.
2. Press and hold the PAUSE;Push-button until the brightness level of the two Front Panel Displays chang­es, then release the PAUSE;Push-button.
Note: Depending on the brightness setting before press-
ing the push-button, the intensity will go from high to low or low to high.
Resetting the MCD500
In the unlikely event the MCD500 stops functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by performing the following:
1. Press and hold in the STOP< Push-button for ap- proximately three seconds. The Front Panel Display on the Left side will indicate “INITIAL”, release your finger from STOP< Push-button. Refer to figure 35.
2. Press and hold in the STANDBY/ON Push-button for approximately five seconds. Refer to figure 6 on page 16.
3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is no longer illuminated, release the STANDBY/ON Push-button.
4. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY/ ON Push-button, the MCD500 will resume normal operation.
Note: This can be performed with
the MCD500 On or in the Standby Mode.
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Figure 33
Figure 32
Figure 34
Figure 36
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External Digital Input
The MCD500 internal D/A (Digital to Analog) Converter
may be used to decode a Digital Audio Signal from other source components such as a Music Server or another Disc Player. The MCD500 will decode a two channel PCM Encoded Digital Signal into a two channel Analog Signal. There is both a Coaxial and Optical Digital Input so two Digital Source Components may be connected simultane­ously and the MCD500 has electronic switching for selec­tion of the desired music source.
The default Digital Input Selection is playback of a disc in the MCD500. The Front Panel display will indicate the Volume Level (0-100%) at the Variable Audio Outputs. Re­fer to figures 39 and 37. To select the Coxial External Digital Input press the INPUT Push-button on the Front Panel or press the IN­TRO Push-button on the MCD500 Remote Control. Refer to figure 39 or 41. The Front Panel Display will now indicate “COAX” instead of Volume Level. Refer to figure 38. If the Volume Level is changed, ei­ther using the Front Panel LEVEL Control or the LEVEL Push­buttons on the MCD500 Remote Control the Front Panel Display will momentarily indicate the new Volume Level Setting and return to indicating the “COAX” Input.
In a similar manner, if the INPUT Push-button or the INTRO Push-button is pressed a second time the MCD500 will switch to the Optical External Digital Input and will decode the Digital Signal into Analog Sound. Refer to figures 39, 41 and 40.
Figure 37
Figure 38
The third press of the INPUT Push-button or the INTRO Push­button will return to playing the disc in the MCD500 and the Front Panel Display will indicate Volume Level. Refer to figure 37.
Note: When the digital signal
changes from PCM (CD Play­back) to DSD (SACD Playback) the LED above the Front Panel INPUT Push-button will flash.
Figure 40
Figure 41
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Figure 39
Operation in a McIntosh System
The MCD500 basic transport functions may also be controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads can also be used to remotely control the basic transport functions of the MCD500. The labeling of Push­buttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are different from the supplied MCD500 Remote Control. Refer to the listing below and figures 42 and 43:
MCD500 Remote Control McIntosh Remote Control/
Push-button Keypad Push-button
Pause E/Enter
SACD/CD Review Level Down Channel/Seek Down Level Up Channel/Seek Up +10 FM Intro AM
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Figure 42
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Audio Specifications General Specifications
Specifications
Fixed Output level
2.0Vrms Unbalanced
4.0Vrms Balanced
Variable Output level
0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced 0- 12.0Vrms Balanced
Output Impedance
600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced
Frequency Response
4Hz to 40,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±0.5dB (CD)
Signal to Noise Ratio
Better than 110dB (A-weighted)
Dynamic Range
Better than 100dB
Harmonic Distortion
0.0015% @ 1000Hz (SACD)
0.0015% @ 1000Hz (CD)
Channel Separation
Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)
Digital Input
Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM1)
Digital Output
Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (PCM1 - CD Format only) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM1)
Transport
Laser Type: Twin Beam
Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD)
Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I
Power Requirements
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts Standby: Less than 1 watt
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MCD500 for the correct
voltage.
Overall Dimensions
Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm) Height is 6 inches (15.24cm) Depth is 16-1/2 inches (41.91cm)
Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance
required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches (17. 2cm).
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Weight
28.2 pounds (12.8Kg) net, 44.6 pounds (20.2Kg) in ship-
ping carton
Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 26-1/2 inches (67.3cm) Depth is 24-1/4 inches (62.2cm) Height is 11-3/4 inches (29.9cm)
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PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal type used for CD Discs
Packing Instructions
FOAM PLUG
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 034414 Inner carton foam top pad 1 034301 Bottom pad 2 034446 Foam plug
4 017937 Plastic foot 4 400159 #10-32 x 3/4” screw 4 404080 #10 Flat washer
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