Mcintosh RS200 User Manual

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

RS200

Wireless Loudspeaker System

Owner’s Manual

Safety First

It is a smart idea to read all the enclosed RS200 SAFETY
INFORMATION included in separate documents; even
if you already know this stuff, you can’t be too safe.

Here is some compliance information:

FCC Informaon (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.

Modication 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: RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker
System

• Model Number: RS200

• This product contains FCC ID:2AAWQ-CAPRICA2XL
and XCO-HSBT075
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
Tel. [phone]

IC Informaon (Canadian Customers)

1. PRODUCT:

This product contains IC: 11138A-CAPRICA2XL and

7756A-HSBT075.

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.

Informaons sur IC (pour les clients Canadiens)

1. APPAREIL:

Cet Appareil contiens IC: 11138A-CAPRICA2XL et
7756A-HSBT075.

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:

An 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 specic absorption ratio (SAR).

Cet équipement est conforme aux normes d’exposition
aux radiations FCC/IC dénies 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
spécique (SAR).

RED (EN) Informaon

1.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Our products follow the provisions of EC/EU

direcves:

LVD: 2014/35/EC
EMC: 2014/30/EU
RED: 2014/53/EU

ErP: EC regulaon 1275/2008 and its frame work
direcve 2009/125/EC

RoHS: 2011/65/EU

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

THIS PRODUCT

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets RED directive

requirements. Modication 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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Table of Contents

Safety First .............................................................2

FCC Information (For US Customers) ..................2

IC Information (Canadian Customers) ..................2

Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ...................3

Make a Note ...........................................................3

Power Connection ..................................................4

The Wi-Fi Connection ...........................................4

Get the Play-Fi App .................................4

Wi-Fi Setup ..............................................4

More about Play-Fi ...................................4

Play-Fi Line In Broadcast ........................5

Surround Sound ....................................... 5

Works With Alexa™ ................................5

AirPlay ...................................................................5

Multiroom Audio .....................................5

Siri Voice Control ....................................5

Other Wireless Connections ..................................5

Bluetooth® ...............................................5

Qualcomm® aptX™ Audio .....................6

Buttons and the Switches on the Back ..................6

Master Power Switch ...............................6

EQ- The WFT Switch .............................6

CEC Button ..............................................6

Wi-Fi Reset .............................................. 6

Inputs and Outputs on the Back ............................6

Optical......................................................6

AUX ......................................................... 7

HDMI ARC (Connecting your TV) ........7

USB .......................................................... 7

Trig Out (Power Control) .........................7

Service .....................................................7

Subwoofer Output .................................... 7

The Knobs on the Front .........................................8

The Left Knob .........................................8

Input ......................................................... 8

Bluetooth Pairing .................................... 8

NET Wi-Fi Status LED............................8

Meter Brightness ......................................8

The Right Knob .......................................8

Standby ....................................................8

Mute ......................................................... 8

Volu m e ..................................................... 8

Both Knobs ..............................................8

Resetting the Unit ....................................8

The Grilles .............................................................8

Streaming Music ....................................................9

Amazon Music ......................................... 9

Internet Radio ..........................................9

Pandora ....................................................9

SiriusXM .................................................9

iHeartRadio .............................................9

KKbox ......................................................9

DLNA ......................................................9

Tidal .........................................................9

Napster .....................................................9

QQ Music ...............................................10

NPR ........................................................10

Using Presets .......................................................10

Remote Learning .................................................10

Changing the Remote’s Battery .......................... 10

Description of Remote Control Buttons .............. 11

Play-Fi Presets ..................................................... 11

Trademark and License Information ...................12

Technical Specifications ...................................... 13

Re-packing the RS200 ......................................... 13

List of Figures

Figure 1– AC Power Inlet .....................................4

Figure 2– Wi-Fi Button ........................................4

Figure 3– Rear Panel ...........................................6

Figure 4– 3.5mm Plug for AUX Input ..................7

Figure 5– USB Type B Connector ........................7

Figure 7– 3.5mm Plug for Power Control .............7

Figure 6– 3.5mm Plug for Data Output ................7

Figure 8– Knob Locations ....................................8

Figure 9– Sliding open the remote .....................10

Figure 10– Remote control diagram ................... 11

Figure 11– Packing Material ..............................13

Thank you from all of us at McIntosh

Your new RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System is a
precision instrument that will provide 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 Phone: [phone]
Customer Service (for repairs)
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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:

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Power Connecon

Before the RS200 can stream wireless music, one cable
must be connected– the AC power cord. The supplied
AC power cord connects to the AC Power inlet in the
top right corner of the rear of the RS200 (looking at
the back).

Connect AC Power
Cord to AC Power
Inlet

Figure 1– AC Power Inlet

The Wi-Fi Connecon

Get the Play-Fi App

The Play-Fi App allows you to stream music from your
Apple and Android devices as well as any sound from
your Windows PC to your RS200 (as well as any other
Play-Fi speaker).

First, download the appropriate version of Play-Fi. For

Android, go to the Google Play Store; for Apple, go to

the Apple App Store, and the Windows version can be

downloaded from https://play-.com/apps/windows/.

The next step is for Play-Fi to connect the RS200 with

your wireless network. After initial setup, the RS200
will automatically link with your network.

Wi-Fi Setup

Place the RS200 in Setup Mode by pressing and

holding the Wi-Fi symbol in the center of the
LEDs on the top front of the RS200 for eight seconds.
A tone will sound.

Figure 2– Wi-Fi Button

Install the Play-Fi App if you haven’t already. If
only using AirPlay™, skip to the next section iOS

Connection Without Play-Fi.

For iOS users, open the Wi-Fi settings menu and
select the available network option that contains
“PlayFi2Device” in its name.

Run the Play-Fi App on your iOS, Windows or Android
Device.

Play-Fi should search for Play-Fi devices that are in
Setup mode (such as the RS200). If Play-Fi does not

automatically search, click on the settings icon
and then select “Set Up Play-Fi Device.” Then select
Search.

After a minute or so, the RS200 should be found. Enter
the Wi-Fi password for the network. The RS200 will
now be connected to the wireless network. If there are
software updates for the RS200 available, it may take
a few minutes.

Next, choose a name from the list or choose to create a

custom name to identify the RS200.

iOS Connecon without Play-Fi

With the NET LED pulsing slowly, open the Wi-

Fi settings. Scroll to nd Play-Fi device under “add

AirPlay Speaker below.”

Selecting the Play-Fi device will open a screen to add
the RS200 to a selected Wi-Fi network.

After selecting the Wi-Fi network, it will take a moment

and then a message should display that the AirPlay
Speaker was successfully connected to the network.

WPS Setup

If your router supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),
then you can use this method for connecting the RS200
to your network. WPS allows for a secure network
connection without needing to enter a password.

Place the RS200 near the router. It can be moved after
setup.

Place the RS200 in WPS mode by pressing and holding

the Wi-Fi symbol in the center of the LEDs on
the top front of the RS200 for 3 seconds. The symbol
should begin to blink twice and then pause every
second.

Now push the WPS button on your router. Once the
automatic connection has completed, the Wi-Fi symbol
should now be a solid, non-blinking, green.

Launch the Play-Fi App to complete the setup. The
RS200 should be recognized and you will be able to
name the unit.

More about Play-Fi

Play-Fi is a premium whole-home wireless audio
system created by DTS and licensed by McIntosh. The
goal of Play-Fi is to provide seamless interoperability
between speakers in many locations with numerous
streaming services. The streaming landscape is an
everchanging ecosystem, and the folks at DTS are
working hard to both maintain quality service as well
as incorporate advances in streaming technology.
Over time your Play-Fi App will change and improve.
Play-Fi’s features and function are completely in the

hands of our friends at DTS. You can nd the latest
information in the knowledge base at play-.com.

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Play-Fi Line In Broadcast

The RS200 allows you to use Play-Fi to feed audio
inputs from the RS200 to other Play-Fi speakers. To
do this:

• Choose the Line In option from the Play-Fi menu.

• Select a source device such as the RS200.

• Select an Input (OPT, AUX, HDMI or USB).

• Select Type of Content (Music or TV Audio).

• Select one or more Output Speakers. Include the
RS200 in your choice if you want to hear the music
from the RS200.

• Select Start Line In Broadcast to play to all selected
devices.

Surround Sound

The RS200 can be part of a Play-Fi 5.1 surround

conguration.

To utilize the surround capability of Play-Fi, the RS200
should be set up as the Surround Master which will be
the front position of the setup. Two additional Play-Fi
surround capable speakers are needed for the right and
left rear.

All the products should be updated with the latest

rmware and software. Nothing less than a 5GHz

capable router is recommended.

To set up surround:

Choose settings icon in the Play-Fi App.

Then choose Surround Sound from the menu.

Then choose the plus sign + and follow the guided
instruction for the setup of wireless speakers.

After setup, a 5.1 audio signal sent to the RS200 will

be decoded and render discrete Surround Left and
Surround Right channels to the rear speakers. Select
signal input (HDMI, Optical or USB) using the RS200
Left Input Selector Knob.

To release the rear speakers from the surround setup:

• Go to Surround Sound under settings.

• Choose the three vertical dots to the right of the
RS200 Surround Sound settings.

• Choose Delete. It will take a moment to

recongure the rear speakers.

Works With Alexa™

Through the Play-Fi App and embedded hardware, the

RS200 can be voice controlled through Alexa enabled

devices. An increasing list of music services can be

streamed by the RS200 as commanded by an Alexa

enabled device.

To enable these features, open the settings page in the

Play-Fi App and choose “Amazon Alexa.” Then choose
the RS200. Default names work better with Alexa for

controlling devices (like “Bedroom” or “Kitchen”).
You will be prompted to sign in to your Amazon
account. After registering, you will be prompted to

launch the Alexa App. Choose “Smart Home” from
the settings menu of the Alexa App, and then choose

to setup a speaker. For speaker brand choose “Other.”
Choose “Discover Devices.” After a minute or so of
searching, your RS200 will be found and added to

Alexa’s devices.

AirPlay

AirPlay is an Apple Technology designed to control
home audio systems and speakers in any room – with a
tap or by simply asking Siri – right from iPhone, iPod,
HomePod or Apple TV.

To control this AirPlay 2-enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or
later is required.

Mulroom Audio

AirPlay technology lets you play a song on every
RS200 in your house at the same time or adjust the
volume in any room – all in sync.

After installing your RS200, add it to the Apple Home
App with a few simple steps using your iPhone or iPad.

Siri Voice Control

Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple TV
to control your RS200 with just your voice.

Other Wireless Connecons

Bluetooth®

With built-in Bluetooth capability, the RS200 can be
connected to countless other devices such as phones.

To connect to a Bluetooth device:

Place the RS200 in pairing mode by pressing and
holding in the Left Knob for two seconds. Release the
Knob. The “BT” will blink green. You can now pair
with a phone or other Bluetooth device by searching
and selecting the RS200 (with additional characters in
the name such as RS200-FF03). Follow your device’s
instructions to complete the paring.

Note that your paired device will take control of the
unit any time it is paired. If the RS200 is streaming
via Play-Fi and a phone that is automatically set to
pair with the RS200 via Bluetooth comes in range, the
RS200 will switch to the Bluetooth input.

When playing music from a phone over a Bluetooth
connection, the phones EQ can greatly affect the sound
quality. Check the phone’s EQ if something sounds off.

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