Owner's Manual

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Requirements: 1. A PC Computer with a functioning
USB Port.
2. Windows 7 (SP1 or greater),
Windows 8 (8.1) or Windows 10
Operating System.
3. An USB Cable with Type A to
Type B Connectors.
Installing the Software
It is important to first install the downloaded software
on your computer before connecting the McIntosh
Product to the computer. The USB Driver is included
in the downloaded software package.
Note: Before installing this software, please check to see
if the McIntosh Product(s) with the USB-Digital
Audio Input has the latest firmware version, if not
update the firmware first.
1. Unzip the downloaded McIntosh Windows USB
Driver Software Package.
2. Install the unziped McIntosh Windows USB
Driver Software.
USB Connection
Connect the USB Cable with Type A to Type B con-
nectors between the PC Computer and the McIntosh
Product with the USB-
Digital Audio Input.
An Icon will appear
On-Screen indicating
Windows has found new
hardware. Refer to figures
94 and 95.
Windows Sound Settings
For proper operation of the McIntosh Product via the
Computer USB Connection, it is required to make
changes to Windows Sound Settings:
Refer to figure 92.
Under “PRODUCT CATEGORY” select “Pre-
amplifiers” then under “MODEL NUMBER” select
“C53”. Click on “SEARCH” then select McIntosh-HD
USB Audio Windows Drive D v1.0 and download the
PC Windows Driver. Follow the instructions below to
install the McIntosh C53 Driver:
Refer to figure 93.
Purpose: To Install the McIntosh
USB Audio Windows Driver for use with
McIntosh Products with an USB-Digital
Audio Input.
1. From the Windows START button, click on
“CONTROL PANEL” followed by selecting
“SOUND”. Refer to figure 96.
2. Referring to figure 97, first select “McIntosh-HD
HS
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