SACD/CD Player MCD301 Owner’s Manual 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 MCD301 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 MCD301 and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur. 2. The MCD301 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 MCD301 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 MCD301. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD301 into cabinets. 17-1/2" 44.45cm 5-3/8" 13.69cm Front View of the MCD301 . 02:38 6" 15.24cm 31% 17" 43.18cm 4-5/8" 11.75cm Rear View of the MCD301 13-1/4" 33.65cm 15-7/8" 40.32cm 5/8" 1.59cm 14-1/2" 36.83cm Side View of the MCD301 3/16" 0.48cm 4-13/16" 12.22cm 13/16" 2.06cm 2" 5.08cm 10-1/2" 26.
Installation Installation The MCD301 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 MCD301 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 MCD301 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 MCD301 POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier/Control Center. 2. Connect a Data Cable from the MCD301 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 MCD301 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 MCD301 directly connected to a McIntosh Power Amplifier. 1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD301 POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the POWER CONTROL IN jack of a McIntosh Power Amplifier. 2.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Allows moving backwards or forwards one track at a time Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones, for private listening .
Front Panel Information Displays Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All (Tracks), Repeat 1 (Track) or Repeat from point A to point B in the selected Track Indicates the volume level available at the variable outputs and headphone jack Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded 31% Indicates when t
Remote Control Push-Buttons Access any numbered operating function Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MCD301 Use to Clear the last programmed track Use to direct access tracks 10 and above Adjusts the volume level up or down 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 MCD301 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 MCD301 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD301 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MCD301, 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 16. Note: When AC Power is initially applied to the MCD301 the unit will momentarily switch On and then go into the Standby Mode. How to Load a Disc 1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button.
How to Operate the MCD301 5. The Text Display Mode may be canceled by pressing the DSP/TIME Push-butFigure 12 ton on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 16. 6. One of the Track Time Modes may also be displayed instead of the Track Number, by pressing the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 13. For additional information on the Time Display Modes Figure 13 refer to “Display Modes” on page 19.
How to Operate the MCD301, con’t Repeat This allows repeating a Track, Disc, Program Mode or Random Play Mode on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 6 on page 16 and 16. 1. With the disc playing (Regular, Program or Random Playback Modes), press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button once to activate the Track Repeat ( 1); press the Figure 18 RPT Push-button twice to activate the Disc Repeat (All). Refer to figures 18 and 19. 4.
How to Operate the MCD301, con’t WMA encoded discs. MP3/WMA allow more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compression applied to the original audio information. The MP3/WMA Track has lower audio quality than the original recording. Load a MP3/WMA disc into the MCD301. Refer to figure Figure 26 26. 1. Press the PLAY Push-button to start Playback. Refer to figure 27. After all the tracks have been played the MCD301 will stop. 26Tr Notes: 1.
How to Operate the MCD301, con’t How to Operate the MCD301, con’t Operation in a McIntosh System The MCD301 basic transport functions may also be controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads can also be used to remotely control the basic transport functions of the MCD301. The labeling of Push-buttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are different from the supplied MCD301 Remote Control.
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Specifications Audio Specifications General Specifications Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Digital Output Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (PCM) Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (PCM) Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (PCM) Variable Output level 0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced 0- 12.0Vrms Balanced Output Impedance 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Frequency Response 4Hz to 40,000Hz, +0.5, -3dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±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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