MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver Owner’s Guide MB20 BLUETOOTH TRANSCEIVER McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Safety First It is a smart idea to read all the enclosed MB20 SAFETY INFORMATION even if you already know this stuff, you can’t be too safe. Here is some compliance information: FCC Information (US Customers) 1. PRODUCT: This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.
Safety Information WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. ATTENTION: 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not use or place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat. 8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer including the supplied AC/DC adapter. 9.
Thank you Make a Note From all of us at McIntosh, thank you for purchasing our MB20. The MB20 Bluetooth Transceiver 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. 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.
devices. Class 1 Bluetooth transmission has a range up to ten ANALOG times that of Class 2 devices. Class IN1 operation can typically be 150 feet (45.7 meters) in ideal conditions with mobile devices. Actual range of Bluetooth Class 1 technology may be affected by physical obstacles as well as the performance of devices with which the MB20 is intended to connect, particularly Class 2 devices. Think of this measure as a point of comparison since the world is not always ideal.
button is in the released position, the MB20 is in Transmitter Mode. Pushing the RX/TX button will toggle between these two modes. RX/TX Button MB20 Mode In Out Bluetooth Receiver Bluetooth Transmitter MB20 Front View Power the MB20 Use the supplied AC/DC adapter with the included USB cable to power the MB20. You may be tempted to plug the USB cable into a computer. This will not supply enough power for the MB20 to function properly.
MB20 Rear View Antenna Connection Analog Balanced (XLR) Inputs Right Left Digital Coax Input ANALOG IN Low Latency/ High Definition Preference Button Analog Balanced Digital Coax (XLR) Outputs Right Left Ouput ANALOG OUT COAX OUT COAX IN DC5V IN 2.
Attach the Antenna Attach the included Bluetooth Antenna to the ANT Connection in the center of the rear panel of the MB20. (See Figure 3 on page 7.) Tighten the brass nut at the base of the Antenna until finger tight. Transmitter Mode In the Transmitter Mode (TX), the MB20 will take a signal from one of the inputs: • • • • Analog Balanced (XLR) Analog Unbalanced (RCA) Digital Coax Digital Optical and send (transmit) the signal to a Bluetooth connected device.
device via Bluetooth. When powered on, the MB20 will attempt to pair with the last paired device for one minute. If that device is unavailable, the MB20 will enter Discovery Mode. Should the MB20 experience a brief power interruption during operation, confirm that all volume settings are as expected before using connected devices such as headphones. Low Latency/High Definition Preference Button sets a preference for either Low Latency or High Definition connections when the MB20 is in Transmitter mode.
• MB20 should be connected for Audio. When Packing the MB20 successfully paired the Front Panel Button will display as solid blue. Unsuccessful pairing will When shipping the MB20, it is highly recommended that the unit be packed as it was originally shipped to avoid display as solid white You can use the Bluetooth menu of your connected device to connect and disconnect the MB20.
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