McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MCD550 SACD/CD Player Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD550 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.
General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features controlling the illumination of the Power Output Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Jacks. Disc Information 1. The MCD550 is designed to play round Compact Discs do not try other shapes or possible damage may occur. 2.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD550. Front View of the MCD550 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 01 6" 15.2cm 0m20s Side View of the MCD550 16-3/8" 41.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MCD550 17-1/8" 43.5cm 4-5/8" MCD550 SACD/CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS 11.8cm 13/16" 2.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 1-15/16" 4.9cm 13 -1/4" 33.7cm 6 2" 4-7/8" 12.8cm 5.
Installation Installation The MCD550 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 MCD550 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 MCD550 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
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MCD550 Connections MCD550 Connections The MCD550 has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MCD550 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the Preamplifier or A/V Control Center Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MCD550, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MCD550 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
MCD550 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections MCD550 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections The MCD550 has the ability to be connected directly to a Power Amplifier and remotely switch the amplifier and other source components On/Off via the Power Control connection. The connection instructions below, together with the MCD550 Connection Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “Mc1B, is an example of a typical audio system.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Audio Output Mute On Indicator Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones, for private listening Digital Signal Detector Indicator LED indicates when ever a digital audio signal is not present Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Allows moving backward or forward one track at a time 01 Selects either disc playback or selects the external Digital Input (Coaxial, Optical or USB) Push to mute the audio at rear panel Audio Output Connectors
Front Panel Information Displays Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates when the Track Number is being displayed Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates the total disc remaining playback time or the current track remaining playback time Indicates the sound channels on a CD or SACD Disc. Left and Right Channels for a CD and STEREO SACD Discs.
Remote Control Push-Buttons Used to activate random playback or program the desired tracks on a SACD or CD disc Press to move backward one track at a time on SACD and CD Discs Moves backward in time through a track Starts playback of a disc and pauses playback Used to stop playback of the disc Access the Text Display Mode when playing a SACD Disc containing the information Use to select various disc information, including time, on the Front Panel Display.
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MCD550 SACD/CD Player. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. Play With a disc loaded, press the PLAY Push-button to start the disc playing. Press the PLAY Push-button a second time to temporarily stop disc playback at any time (Pause).
How to Operate the MCD550 Power On and Off The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD550 is connected to AC Power. Refer to figure 1. The LED also indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature. When the MCD550 is in the Standby Mode, green illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is enabled Figure 1 (default setting) and red illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled. For additional information refer to “Auto Off Mode” on page 21.
How to Operate the MCD550 Selection of a different Layer (CD, Stereo or Multichannel) can occur during playback of a disc by pressing the DISK LAYER Push-button once to see the current selection and a second or third time to select the desired Layer. S T E R E O Figure 13 Refer to figures 13, 14 and 15. The Player will stop playing the current MULTI Layer and then load the desired Lay- Figure 14 ers’ Table of Contents (Number of tracks and Total Playing Time).
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t playback release the same 8 (Fast Forward) or 7 (Reverse) Push-button. Refer to figure 21. Stop Mode Press the STOP< Push-button at any time to stop Playback. To listen to the disc again, press the PLAY/ PAUSE/; Push-button and playback will start from the beginning of the disc. Volume Level The MCD550 has both Fixed and Variable Output Level Connections.
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t Press first Figure 26 TOC can be read, as some discs have different selections for the SACD and CD Tracks. 1. Press the RANDOM Push-button twice to access the Program Mode. Refer to figures 2, 25 and 28. 2 m s Figure 33 the Front Panel Display. Refer to figure 27. 12 12 58m32s Figure 27 2. Press the PLAY/PAUSE/; Push-button to start Random Playback. After all the tracks have been played the MCD550 will stop. Notes: 1.
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t MP3/WMA Disc Playback The MCD550 has the ability of playing back MP3 and WMA encoded discs. MP3 and some version of WMA coding allow more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compression applied to the original audio information. These Tracks have lower audio quality than the original recording. Load a MP3/ WMA disc into the MCD550. Refer to figure 36.
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t this until the desired brightness setting is selected. 7. Press the DISC LAYER Push-button to store the new brightness setting. The LED above the MUTE Push-button will now extinguish. 4. The MCD550 will switch Off and the LED above the STAND/BY Push-button will illuminate Green in color. Press the (Power) Push-button to switch the MCD550 On.
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t How to Operate the MCD550, con’t The McIntosh USB Audio Driver along with the Installation and Operation Guide are available for download from the McIntosh Web Site: http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/ support/Pages/ Manuals.aspx Under “Product Catorgory” select Sources and under “Model Number” select MCD550, then click on “Select”.
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Specifications Audio Specifications Digital Audio Specifications General Specifications Disc Formats CD, SACD, MP3 and WMA Digital Input Format SPDIF (PCM1) Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Digital Input Sample Rate Coaxial: 16, 24-Bit/96kHz Optical: 16, 24-Bit/192kHz USB: 16, 24-Bit/192kHz Transport Laser Type: Twin Beam Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD) Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I 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.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com 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.
