Mcintosh MTI100 User Manual
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
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Integrated Turntable
Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide
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FCC Information (For US Customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions
contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Modication not expressly approved by McIntosh may
void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the
product.
2. CAUTION:
• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirement, separation distance of at least 20cm must be
maintained between this product and all persons.
• This product and its antenna must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
3. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
• Product Name: Integrated Turntable
• Model Number: MTI100
• This product contains FCC ID: SSS-BC11X:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
Tel. (607) 723-3512
IC Information (For Canadian Customers)
1. PRODUCT:
This product contains IC : 11012A-BC11X
This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this product may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this product must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
2. CAUTION:
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.
Informations sur IC (pour les clients Canadiens)
1. APPAREIL:
Cet appareil contiens IC : 11012A-BC11X
Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt
à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même
si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet appareil numérique de
la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
2. ATTENTION:
An de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée
équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au niveau requis
pour l’obtention d’une communication satisfaisante.
Canadian Customers: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3
(B)
RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets
the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply
without testing of specic absorption ratio (SAR).
Cet équipement est conforme aux normes d’exposition
aux radiations FCC/IC dénies pour un environnement
non contrôlé et satisfait les directives d’exposition à la
radiofréquence (RF) dans le supplément C des OET65 et
RSS-102 des règles d’exposition à la fréquence radio (RF)
IC. Cet équipement a de très faibles niveaux d’énergie RF
qui sont jugés conformes sans test de taux d’absorption
spécique (SAR).
R&TTE(EN) Information
1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Our products follow the provisions of EC/EU directives:
LV: 2006/95/EC
EMC: 2014/30/EU
RoHS: 2011/65/EU
ErP: EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work
directive 2009/125/EC
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets R&TTE
directive requirements. Modication of the product could
result in hazardous Radio and EMC radiation.
3. CAUTION:
Separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained
between this product and all persons.
This product and its antenna must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
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Thank you from all of us at McIntosh
You have invested in a precision instrument that will
provide you with many years of enjoyment. Please
take a few moments to familiarize yourself with
the features and instructions to get the maximum
performance from your equipment.
If you need further technical assistance, please contact
your dealer who may be more familiar with your
particular setup including other brands. You can also
contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the
unlikely event of needing service.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Technical Assistance: (607) 723-3512
Customer Service: (607) 723-3515
Fax:(607) 724-0549
Email: support@mcintoshlabs.com
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
Make a Note
For future reference, you can jot down your serial
number and purchase information here. We can
identify your purchase from this information if the
occasion should arise.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name
Copyright 2018 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc
Table of Contents
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ................... 3
Make a Note ........................................................... 3
Inside the Box ........................................................ 4
Where to Put It ....................................................... 4
Keep it Safe ............................................................ 4
Putting it Together ................................................ 4
To install the Tubes ........................................... 4
Install Vacuum Tube Shield Cover ................... 4
Installing the Wi-Fi Antenna ............................ 5
Installing the Platter.......................................... 5
Already Installed .............................................. 5
Installing Anti-skate ......................................... 5
Phono Cartridge Wires .....................................5
Installing the Belt .............................................6
Record Clamps? ................................................ 6
Playing a Record .................................................... 6
End of the Record .................................................. 6
Making Connections ............................................. 7
Speaker Connection .......................................... 7
Bluetooth Connection ....................................... 7
More Outputs .................................................... 8
SUB (Subwoofer) .............................................. 8
Main .................................................................. 8
Trigger Out ...................................................... 8
Data Out ............................................................ 8
Inputs ................................................................8
Optical and Coax .............................................. 8
AUX (Auxiliary) .............................................. 8
Service Port ....................................................... 8
AC Power .......................................................... 8
Headphones ....................................................... 8
Controlling Your Unit ............................................ 8
Power On (or Off) ............................................. 8
Input Knob ........................................................ 9
Volume Knob ......................................................... 9
About Those Tubes ................................................ 9
Turntable Maintenance ......................................... 9
Clean Your Stylus .................................................. 9
Anti-skate ..............................................................9
Changing Speeds ................................................... 9
Belt Pulley- 50Hz Verses 60Hz ........................... 10
The Cartridge and the Stylus ............................... 10
Cartridge Alignment............................................ 10
Dimensions .......................................................... 11
Description of Remote Control Buttons .............. 12
Changing the Remote’s Battery .......................... 13
Technical Specifications ..................................... 14
Amplifier ..............................................14
Preamplifier ...........................................14
Olympia Cartridge ................................. 14
Tone A r m ............................................... 15
The Table ...............................................15
General ................................................... 15
Trademark and License Information ................... 15
List of Figures
Figure 01– Removing Stylus Guard ..................... 4
Figure 02– Tube Socket ........................................ 4
Figure 03– Vacuum Tube Shield Cover ................ 4
Figure 04– Anti-skate Parts .................................. 5
Figure 05– Rear view Cartridge Pins ................... 5
Figure 06– Counterweight Adjustment ................ 5
Figure 07– Top view- Belt and Pulley .................. 6
Figure 08– Rear Panel .......................................... 7
Figure 09– Insert Speaker Cable .......................... 7
Figure 10– Volume and Input Knobs.................... 8
Figure 11– Anti-skate cable. ................................. 9
Figure 12– Belt in 45 rpm position ....................... 9
Figure 13– Belt in 33 rpm position ....................... 9
Figure 14– Alignment jig .................................... 10
Figure 15– Remote control diagram ................... 12
Figure 16– Sliding open the remote ................... 13
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Inside the Box
Open the top of the shipping carton.
Remove the top layer of shipping foam.
The next layer of foam will contain:
• Remote Control
• Phono Cartridge Box containing some tools
(The Cartridge is already installed)
• AC Power Cord
• Wi-Fi Antenna
• Turntable Belt
• Turntable Mat
• 60Hz Pulley (Export only)
• Speaker terminal Wrench
• 2 Vacuum Tubes
• 2 Vacuum Tube Shield Covers
• 3 Allen Wrenches/Hex Keys (Small 1/20-inch,
Medium 1/16 inch, and Large 5/64 inch)
• This Owner’s Manual
Remove this layer of foam.
The MTI100 will be revealed. Carefully, remove the
unit and place it on a secure surface.
Under this level will be the Turntable Platter secured
between two pieces of protective foam packing.
Where to Put It
A rm and level surface with good isolation is
essential for best performance. Optimal record
playback is achieved when the turntable is perfectly
level. It should also be kept away from the speakers
to prevent the cartridge from picking up unwanted
vibrations.
Keep it Safe
The Olympia Stylus is both important and delicate. To
protect the Stylus, it is best to leave the Stylus Guard
installed while setting up or moving the MTI100. But
when the time comes to unleash the Stylus, you can
do so by pulling downward. Replace the Stylus Guard
by reversing the procedure (see Figure 1).
Figure 01– Removing Stylus Guard
Putting it Together
The Tubes
The MTI100 uses a tube driven output stage to
exquisitely extract the music from vinyl as well as
other analog and digital sources including wireless
connections. Two 12AX7 vacuum tubes are expertly
matched to the Sumiko Olympia Moving Magnet
Cartridge, and combined with ultra-clean circuitry,
provide warm balanced and detailed full range
performance. Plus the glowing tubes look great.
To install the Tubes
• Carefully line up pins at the bottom of the tube
with the 9 pin holes of the Tube Socket (see
Figure 2).
• Press downward with even pressure.
• Stop when ush.
Tube Pin Hole x9
Tube Shield Cover
Pin Opening x4
Figure 02– Tube Socket
• Repeat for the second Tube.
The key is to line up the pins with the holes. You do
not want to bend the pins.
Install Vacuum Tube Shield Cover
Two Vacuum Tube Shield Covers are included to
help protect the Vacuum Tubes (see Figure 3).
To install:
• Arrange the Vacuum Tube Shield Cover so that
the “Mc” in the center is in the right direction.
• Line up the 4 Legs of the Vacuum Tube Shield
Cover with the four holes surrounding the Tube
Socket (see Figure 2).
• Press the Vacuum Tube Shield Cover into place.
• Repeat for the second cover.
Figure 03– Vacuum Tube Shield Cover
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Installing the Wi-Fi Antenna
To install the Wi-Fi antenna, screw the antenna
clockwise onto the antenna base located on the left
side (looking at the back) of the rear of the MTI100
(Figure 8 on page 7).
Installing the Platter
Near the center of the top of the MTI100, you will
nd a spindle with a ball bearing. To install the
platter, t the brass tting located in the center of
the bottom of the platter over the spindle. Carefully
and evenly seat the platter.
To remove the platter, pull the platter upward, away
from the MTI100.
The Record Mat is placed on the Platter as you
would a record (centered on the Spindle).
Already Installed
The MTI100 comes equipped with a Sumiko
Olympia Phono Cartridge which has already been
expertly installed and setup. Anti-skate and the
Counterweight have been factory set.The Anti-skate
cable needs to be released and placed in the holder.
Full instructions are included for possible future
reference.
Figure 04– Anti-skate Parts
Installing Anti-skate
The Anti-skate Mechanism has been factory
installed, and the cable simply needs to be
unsecured from its packing and hooked on the
holder. Full instructions are included anyway. Skip
to the last step in bold below.
The Anti-skate Assembly consists of a black
U-shaped anchor connected to a small silver weight
by a clear cable (see Figure 4). There is a preinstalled metal cable holder attached to the Tonearm
Base.
To install the Anti-skate feature:
• Remove the Counterweight. (See Installing
Counterweight below.)
• Slide the black U-shaped end of the Anti-skate
Assembly over the rear of the Tone Arm with
the Allen Wrench Screw accessible (on the right
side of the Tonearm). Leave approximately
a 1/4-inch (0.635 cm) between the Tonearm
Pivot and the Black U-shaped end. Leaving
slightly more space will make no difference
in performance. Just make sure there is some
space.
• Use the provided medium size, Allen Wrench to
tighten the screw on the Black Plastic U-shaped
end.
• Slip the clear plastic cable into the gap at
the end of the Anti-Skate cable holder. The
weight will hang down. (Figure 11 on page
9.)
This setup is designed for this tone arm and
cartridge. No further adjustment is needed.
Phono Cartridge Wires
The wire connections between the tonearm and
cartridge are color coded. There are colored rings
at the base of the pins on the rear of the cartridge.
These are connected to the corresponding colored
wires from the tonearm. The four wires terminate
in connectors which are slid over small brass
pins. Please use care and an appropriate tool for
connecting or disconnecting these wires. Since the
Sumiko Olympia Cartridge is already installed,
there is no immediate need to touch these wires
unless a new cartridge is being installed.
Blue
Left Channel (–)
White
Left Channel (+)
Figure 05– Rear view Cartridge Pins
Green
Right Channel (–)
Red
Right Channel (+)
Installing the Counterweight
The Counterweight has been factory installed and
calibrated at the factory. To make any adjustments,
you should have a good quality Stylus Tracking
Force Pressure Scale Gauge.
Allen Wrench Screw on
Counterweight
Figure 06– Counterweight Adjustment
To move/remove or install the Counterweight:
• Make sure the Allen Wrench Screw is loosened
(see Figure 6). You can loosen the Allen Wrench
Screw using the included Medium Allen
Wrench- turn the screw counter-clockwise to
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