SACD/CD Player MCD201 Owner’s Manual Downloaded From Disc-Player.com McIntosh Manuals McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Thank You Table of Contents Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD201 SACD/CD Player 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. Safety Instructions .............................
Disc and Connector Information Disc Information Connector and Cable Information 1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the MCD201 and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur. 2. The MCD201 SACD/CD Player is designed to play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol.
Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MCD201 SACD/CD Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction of audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD201. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD201 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MCD201 6" 15.24cm 17" 43.18cm 4-5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MCD201 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 5/8" 1.59cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm Side View of the MCD201 3/16" 0.48cm 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 2" 5.08cm 10-1/2" 26.
Installation Installation The MCD201 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 MCD201 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 MCD201 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections BALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to connect to Balanced Inputs of other components COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends signals to a Control Center with a D/A Converter or a decoder POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component BALANCED FIXED level AUDIO OU
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD201 POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier/Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MCD201 DATA IN jack to the CD2 DATA jack on the McIntosh Preamplifier/ Control Center. 3.
How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier The MCD201 SACD/CD Player has Variable Output Connections and a Front Panel Level Control making it possible to form a high performance Disc Playback System. This system consists of a MCD201 directly connected to a McIntosh Power Amplifier. 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD201 POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the POWER CONTROL IN jack of a McIntosh Power Amplifier. 2.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Selects the SACD or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc Push to mute the audio at rear panel Audio Output Connectors (Headphones are not affected) Move rapidly forward through a track during playback Move rapidly backward through a track during playback Downloaded From Disc-Player.
Front Panel Information Display Indicates when the two digits below are displaying the Track Number Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates the Total Time Indicates the current Track Time, Remaining Track Time, Total Disc Playing Time, Text and various other Information Indicates the type of disc loaded: CD, SACD or MP3 Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repea
Remote Control Push-Buttons Access any numbered operating function Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MCD201 Use to Clear the last programmed track Use to select various disc information, including time, on the Front Panel Display. It is also used to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Operating Functions for the MCD201 SACD/CD Player. Notes: 1. Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. 2. The translucent Remote Control Push-buttons will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when activated. Play With a disc loaded, press the PLAY Push-button to start the disc playing.
How to Operate the MCD201 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD201 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MCD201, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the PWR (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 12. How to Load a Disc 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button. The disc tray will slide out allowing a disc to be loaded. Refer to figure 1. 2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the disc tray will close.
How to Operate the MCD201 ing the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 12. How to Play a CD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MCD201, press the PLAY Push-button on the Front Panel of the MCD201 or Remote Control. Refer to figures 5, 6, 10 and 12. through a Track on a disc at 4 times the normal speed. To return to normal playback, press and release the same FF (Fast Forward) or REV (Reverse) Push-button, press the PLAY or press the PAUSE Push-button.
How to Operate the MCD201, con’t Mute Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the audio at both the Fixed and Variable Output Connections on the Rear Panel. Refer to figure 6. The LED above the MUTE Push-button will illuminate. Pressing the MUTE Push-button a second time restores the audio at the output connections and the LED will no longer be illuminated. Note: The Headphone Jack is not affected by the Mute Function.
How to Operate the MCD201, con’t Playback Mode Feature can be activated. 2. When programming Hybrid SACD Discs, first choose the layer (SACD or CD) so the correct TOC can be read, as some discs have different selections for the SACD and CD Tracks. 1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button to access the Program Mode. Refer to figures 12 and 19. Figure 19 2. Enter the first desired selection using the Numeric Push-buttons. Refer to figures 12 and 20. Figure 20 3.
How to Operate the MCD201, con’t How to Operate the MCD201, con’t Display Brightness The MCD201 Front Panel Information Display has three brightness settings. To change from the default setting (brightest of the three) perform the following: 1. Press and hold the STOP Push-button and rotate the TRACK Control counterclockwise, then release the control for the middle brightness setting. Refer to figure 6 on page 16. 2.
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Specifications Audio Specifications General Specifications Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Digital Output Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (CD and MP3) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (CD and MP3) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (CD and MP3) Variable Output level 0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced 0- 12.0Vrms Balanced Output Impedance 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Frequency Response 4Hz to 110,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±.
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.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 04095400 Downloaded From Disc-Player.
