User's Manual

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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 Con-
trol 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 op-
eration is possible from another room and/or when the
MCD550 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MCD550 Connection Diagram located on the
separate folded sheet “Mc1A, is an example of a typi-
cal audio or audio/video system. Your system may
vary from this, however the actual components would
be connected in a similar manner. For additional in-
formation refer to “Connector and Cable Information”
on page 4.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Power Control MAIN (or
ACC) Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN Jack on
the McIntosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MCD550 SACD/CD Player POWER CONTROL
OUT Jack to the external Disc Player Power Con-
trol In Jack.
3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MCD550 SACD/CD Player Power Control Out
Jack to the Music Server PWR (Power) CTRL
(Control) In Jack.
4. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Data Control Connections:
5. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or
A/V Control Center CD Data Port Jack to the Mc-
Intosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player DATA IN Jack.
Sensor Connections:
6. Connect an IR Sensor to the McIntosh MCD550
SACD/CD Player IR IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
7. Optionally, connect a Cable from the McIntosh
MCD550 SACD/CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT, COAXIAL or OPTICAL to the Opti-
cal or Coaxial Input on the Preamplifier or A/V
Control Center.
8. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD550
SACD/CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT, CO-
AXIAL to the Coaxial Output on the Disc Player.
Note: Optical connections may be used instead of
the Coaxial Connections.
9. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD550
SACD/CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT, OP-
TICAL to the Optical Output on the Music Server.
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of
the Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
10. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh
MCD550 SACD/CD Player FIXED AUDIO OUT-
PUT, BALANCED Connectors to the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Balanced 1 Input Jacks.
11. Optionally, connect an Audio Cable from the
MCD550 SACD/CD Player FIXED AUDIO OUT-
PUT, UNBALANCED Jacks to the Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center CD Input Jacks.
Note: Preamplifiers require either a Balanced or
Unbalanced audio connection. A/V Control
Centers usually require unbalanced connec-
tions for proper operation of Zone B and the
record output, with Balanced connections as
optional.
AC Power Cords Connections:
12. Connect the McIntosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player
AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.