McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York D100 Digital Preamplifier 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 D100 Digital Preamplifier 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.
General Information and Connector Information General Information Connector and Cable Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the D100 Digital Preamplifier. 2. The Main AC Power going to the D100 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh D100 Digital Preamplifier is one of the finest Preamplifiers ever created with connections for digital sources. The D100 Outputs have the ability to drive multiple components. The D100 reproduction is sonically transparent and absolutely accurate. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your D100. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the D100 into cabinets. Front View of the D100 17-1/2" 44.5cm 3-9/32" 5 USB 192 24 8.3cm 3-7/8" 9.8cm Side View of the D100 13" 33.0cm 1-1/6" 2.7cm 12-1/16" 30.6cm 2-11/32" 6.0cm 29/32" 1.8cm Rear View of the D100 1-5/8" 4.1cm 17-1/32" 43.3cm 2-11/32" 6.0cm 13-1/4" 33.7cm 6 9-1/16" 23.0cm 1-3/8" 3.
Installation Installation The D100 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 D100 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 D100 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections Connect the D100 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel of your D100 to determine the correct voltage for your unit IR INput for signals from a compatible IR Room Sensor DATA IN receives control data from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center DIGITAL AUDIO INPUTS OPTICAL INPUTS 2 and 1 for components with a Digital Audio Optical Output POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component.
Connecting to a Power Amplifier Connecting to a Power Amplifer There are two different ways the D100 may be operated in an audio system. The first way as the Main Audio Preamplifier connected directly to a Power Amplifier, instructions on this page. The second way as a Digital to Analog Converter with Input Switching connecting to an Analog Preamplifier, instructions on the next page. The D100 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to Source Components via the Power Control connections.
Connecting to an Analog Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Connecting to an Analog Preamplifier or A/V Control Center The D100 has the ability to automatically switch Power On/Off with the Analog Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of basic D100 functions using the Analog Preamplifier Remote Control.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Press the area of the push-button to switch power On or Off to the D100 Press the LEVEL Push-button to adjust the Volume Level Up or Down at the D100 Variable Outputs Connections HOME Direct access to the Digital Input (1 - 5) by using the Front Panel Indicated Input Number for source selection Steps thru the Digital Inputs (1 - 5) for source selection Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack INPUT Control allows the selection of digital sources (1 - 5) for listening IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control INFORMATION DISPLAY indicates the Source, Volume Level, Sampling Frequency, Bit Depth, Operational Functions and Setup Mode Settings 5 192 24 SETUP Push-button with indicator, activates the Setup Mode for changing operational settings Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones, for private listening MUTE Push-button wi
Setup How to Operate the Setup Mode Your McIntosh D100 has been factory configured allowing for immediate enjoyment of superb audio. If you wish to make changes to the factory default settings, a Setup Feature is provided to customize the operation by using the Front Panel Information Display. Refer to the D100 Front Panel Illustration on the previous page while performing the following steps. Note: If the D100 is currently On, proceed to step 2. 1.
How to Operate the D100 Power On and Off The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the D100 is in Standby mode. To switch ON the D100, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the (Power On) Push-button on the Remote Control. The D100 will go through a brief startup initialization with the Front Panel Information Display indicating the Level Percentage (Volume) and then the last used Input Source. Refer to figures 50, 51, 52 and 53.
How to Operate the D100 USB Input Operation with a Computer The D100 USB Input provides the capability to playback music from a computer, when the computer is connected to the rear panel USB connector. Note: The USB Input is for direct connection to computer only. To playback music from a USB Drive, connect the USB Drive to another USB Port on the computer and select the USB Drive with the Media Playback Program.
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Specifications Audio Specifications Frequency Response +/-0.5dB from 4Hz to 20,000Hz +0.5/-3dB from 4Hz to 68,000Hz (Source dependent) Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0015% Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Variable Output level 0 - 8.0Vrms Unbalanced 0- 16.
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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