McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MCT80 SACD/CD Transport Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MCT80 SACD/ 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 visual and 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.
General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport. 2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are available at the Digital Audio Output MCT Connector. Compact Discs Audio Signals are available at the Digital Audio Output XRL, Optical, Coaxial and MCT Connectors. 3. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit.
General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction Media and Format Type of Music Playback Media Type Format Type and File Extension Maximum Sampling Frequency Maximum Bit Rate MP3 (.mp3) 48KHz Up to 320kbs WMA (.wma) 48KHz Up to 320kbs ACC (.mp4) 48KHz Up to 320kbs CD Disc WAV (.wma) 48KHz 16Bit CD Disc FLAC (.flac) 48KHz 16Bit CD Disc ALAC (.m4a) 48KHz 16Bit CD Disc AIFF(.aif/aiff) 48KHz 16Bit DVD Disc WAV (.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCT80. Front View of the MCT80 11-1/2" 29.2cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 5-7/8" 14.9cm Side View of the MCT80 16-3/8" 41.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MCT80 10-13/16" 27.5cm 13/16" 2.1cm 11-1/2" 29.2cm 1-1/2" 3.8cm 8" 20.3cm 6 2" 5.1cm 4-7/8" 12.
Installation Installation The MCT80 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 MCT80 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 MCT80 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections IR IN for connecting an IR Receiver DATA IN receives control data from a McIntosh Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier Connect the MCT80 power cord to a live AC outlet.
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Connections using Digital DIN Output Connections using Digital MCT Output The MCT80 Digital Audio MCT Output Connector outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals when connected to a compatible McIntosh Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier. Power Control provides the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from an Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier via the PWR CTRL (Power Control) Connection.
Connections using Digital Coaxial, Optical or XLR IR Sensor Connect to AC Outlet Optional Digital Connection: Refer to Note 2 on page 10 Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier 11
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Selects the SACD or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs Starts disc playback and pauses disc playback Standby Power On Indicator and the color indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature Move forward one track at a time Move backward one track at a time 12 Front Panel Display indicates various
Front Panel Information Display Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates when the Track Number is being displayed Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All (Tracks) or Repeat 1 (Track) Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates the total disc remaining playback time or the current track remaining playback time Ind
Remote Control Push-Buttons for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback SHIFT push-button with LED Indicators used to select a push-button function with white or gold color nomenclature Momentarily press to Power ON or OFF DIM push-button to adjust the brightness of the Front Panel Information Display Use to select disc tracks or any numbered operation Use to CLEAR the last programmed track Access the TEXT Display Mode when playing a SACD Disc containing the information Use to select various disc information, incl
How to use the Remote Control for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback How to use the Remote Control for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MCT80 SACD/CD Transport. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control.
Remote Control Push-Buttons for Playback of Data CD and Data DVD Disc SHIFT push-button with LED Indicators used to select a push-button function with white or gold color nomenclature Momentarily press to Power ON or OFF Refer to page 22 for information on the use of Push-buttons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 for playback of Data CD and Data DVD Disc Access the TEXT Display Mode when playing back a music track Refer to page 22 for information on the use of DISPLAY/TIME Push-button for playback of Data CD and Data DVD
How to use the Remote Control for Playback of Data CD Disc and Data DVD Disc How to use the Remote Control for Playback of Data CD Disc and Data DVD Disc The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for Data Disc on the MCT80. If at any time the Player seems unresponsive to the desired Remote Control Command, it may be necessary to select the color of the push-button nomenclature for the desired command.
How to Operate the MCT80 Power On and Off The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCT80 is connected to AC Power. Refer to figure 1. The LED also indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature. When the MCT80 is in the Standby Mode, green illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is enabled Figure 1 (default setting) and red illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled. For additional information refer to “Power Mode” on page 20.
How to Operate the MCT80 Selection of a different Layer (CD, Stereo or Multichannel) can occur during playback of a disc by pressing the DISC LAYER Push-button once to see the current selection and a second or third time to select the desired Layer. S T E R E O Figure 13 Refer to figures 13, 14 and 15. The Player will stop playing the current MULTI Layer and then load the desired Lay- Figure 14 ers’ Table of Contents (Number of tracks and Total Playing Time).
How to Operate the MCT80, con’t Direct Track Selection The MCT80 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. Repeat This allows repeating a Track, Disc, Program Mode or Random Play Mode on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 2 and 25. 1.
How to Operate the MCT80, con’t 12 58m32s Figure 28 will first indicate track 6 followed by indicating the total number of tracks and total playback time for the current program. Refer to figures 29 and 30. 6 m s 4m59s Figure 30 3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining Tracks 4 and 2. Refer to figures 31 thru 34. 4 m s Figure 31 2 8m28s Figure 32 2 m s Figure 33 3 15m53s Figure 34 4. To start playback of the just entered program, press the PLAY/PAUSE/; Push-button.
How to Operate the MCT80, con’t Playback of Data Disc Load a DATA Disc CD or DVD into the MCT80. The Front Panel Display will then indicate when a Data Disk has been inserted into the MCT80. For additional information refer to pages 16 and 17. After the Folder Mode has been selected, the Front Panel Information Display will indicate the Folders, Sub Folders and Tracks. It also indicates the Album Name, the Artist Name, the Track Name, the Track Time, along with the Audio Format Type and Sampling Frequency.
How to Operate the MCT80, con’t Display Modes The MCT80 Front Panel Display indicates both track number and playing time. There are three playing time display indications: track elapse time, track remaining time or disc remaining time. To change from the default setting of track elapse time, press the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 21, 41, 42 and 43.
How to Operate the MCT80, con’t How to Operate the MCT80, con’t Resetting the MCT80 FIRST PROCEDURE In the unlikely event the MCT80 stops functioning, first try resetting the Main (System) Microprocessor by performing the following: 1. Switch Off the MCT80 by using the STANDBY/ ON Front Panel Push-button. Then simultaneously press and hold in the Front Panel STANDBY/ON and DISC LAYER Push-button until the illumination of the LED above the STANDBY/ON Pushbutton goes Off. 2.
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Specifications Digital Audio Specifications General Specifications Digital Audio Output Format Coaxial and Optical: SPDIF (PCM1), IEC958 44.1kHz to 192KHz/24Bit Digital MCT: SPDIF (PCM1), IEC958 44.1kHz to 96KHz/24-Bit SACD DSD Data DVD up to DSD128 Transport Laser Type: Twin Beam Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD) Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I Digital Audio Outputs Coaxial: 0.
Packing Instructions 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.
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