McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker System Owner’s Manual Quick Start is on page 4 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
Safety First It is a smart idea to read all the enclosed RS250 SAFETY INFORMATION included in separate documents; even if you already know this stuff, you can’t be too safe. Here is some compliance information: FCC Information (For US Customers) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh Table of Contents Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FCC Information (For US Customers) . . . . . . . . . 2 IC Information (Canadian Customers) . . . . . . . . . 2 Thank you from all of us at McIntosh . . . . . . . . . . 3 Make a Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Trademark and License Information . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Quick Start (Bluetooth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trademark and License Information The McIntosh RS250 incorporates copyright protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The RS250 uses the following Technologies: Trademark Logo License Information Trademark Logo License Information Use of the Works with Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
More Connections AirPlay 2 AirPlay 2 is an Apple technology designed to control home audio systems and speakers in any room – with a tap or by simply asking Siri – right from iPhone, iPad, HomePod or Apple TV. To control this AirPlay 2-enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is required. Multiroom Audio AirPlay 2 technology lets you play a song on every RS250 in your house at the same time or adjust the volume in any room – all in sync.
Note About Initial Network Connection When your RS250 connects to your network for the first time, it will automatically look for the latest software update. If available, the RS250 will install the newest version. When updating, the Red LED below the Right Knob will blink twice, pause and repeat. You may adjust how future updates are handled. See “UPDATE Menu” on page 14. Roon When connected to your network, the RS250 will be available as a Zone for your Roon server. (If you have a Roon server.
Inputs and Outputs on the Back Wired inputs are selected using the Left Knob. See Figure 6 on page 8. Optical The Optical input allows a digital source to be connected using a TOSLINK cable also known as an “optical audio cable.” The internal digital-to-analog converter (DAC) of the RS250 is able to process hires digital audio up to 192kHz/24-bit. The RS250 DAC will process standard format SPDIF PCM signals as well as Dolby Digital and DTS encoded multi-channel bit streams.
Front View Labeled 24.8” 62.99 cm NET BT -40 -30 -20 -10 0 -40 -30 -20 -10 dB dB OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL VOLUME 0 5.7” 14.48 cm PHONO HDMI AUX OPT RS250 WIRELESS LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM PUSH BT PAIR HEADPHONE PUSH POWER / MUTE Figure 6– Front View 12.75” 32.4 cm Installing the Grille The RS250’s Grille can be installed by lining up the six plastic pegs on the back of the Grille with the six holes framing the speakers of the RS250.
Remote Learning • The RS250 is capable of learning some commands from most television IR remotes. This is handy to control the volume of the RS250 that is optically connected to a television with only the television remote. To teach the RS250 the other remote’s commands: • Press Press and hold the Left Knob for 10 seconds. Press the remote button to be learned for volume increase. Press the remote button to be learned for volume decrease. Press the remote button to be learned for mute.
Description of Remote Control Buttons The Knobs and LEDs on the Front Mutes and unmutes the audio LED illuminates during the time a remote command is sent to the RS250. Powers the RS250 on or off. Decreases the volume level. Increases the volume level. INPUT INPUT Source Selection Press this button to select the desired program source. Each press will advance to another input. HDMI AUX OPT PHONO NIGHT Toggles the meter lights and input LEDs on and off. Direct input access.
Network/Wi-Fi Indicator LED Rear Panel Views When connected to a network, the Network/WiFi indicator LED will be glow a solid green. For network states, see the table below: LED Green- slow pulse Green- solid Red- solid Red- slow pulsing Status RS250 is in process of joining the network Connected to the network a network error has occurred there is a critical firmware issue.
HDMI and Optical Gain Adjustment Many video sources such as broadcast video to television sets have sound levels that are lower than typical music sources. Because of this, a volume boost has been added to the HDMI input making it louder. The ability to adjust the volume boost of the Optical input has been added so that the Optical input could be boosted as needed. To adjust the volume boost: • Go to HDMI or Optical input (whichever you wish to adjust).
Select Network Type to see/change settings: • Automatic • Wired • Wireless Figure 11– OVERVIEW Submenu If Network Type is set to Automatic, the RS250 will automatically connect to Wi-Fi when the ethernet cable is unplugged provided the Wireless connection has previously been setup. Selecting Wired for Network Type will limit the RS250 network connection to the ethernet port connection. Select Wireless to setup a Wi-Fi network or to restrict the network connection to Wi-Fi.
Figure 13– UPDATE submenu UPDATE Menu The UPDATE menu allows you to reset settings to the factory defaults as well as update your RS250. can install it by selecting Start Update. (OTA stands for “over-the-air”.) To restore Factory settings, select the “Start Factory Reset” button. Done. Note that you will lose your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection settings. The Service option for updating is for service purposes by a McIntosh qualified technician only.
Technical Specifications Re-packing the RS250 When shipping the RS250, it is highly recommended that the unit be packed as it was originally shipped to avoid damage. Failure to properly pack the unit will likely result in damage. If you need any of the packing material, you can contact McIntosh Customer Service.
The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. The RS250 is designed to employ non-McIntosh-provided services some of which require separate customer subscriptions and some of which do not, as part of the Product’s functionality.
McINTOSH RS250 QUICK START CONNECTION GUIDE Getting Started This guide will help you start listening to music through your RS250 as quickly as possible while you peruse the owner's manual and complete your setup. You can do this by connecting a device directly to the RS250 using Bluetooth, or by using a separate device to connect the RS250 to a home network. Consult the owner's manual to ensure your device meets the minimum requirements.
McINTOSH RS250 QUICK START CONNECTION GUIDE Connect to a Home Network (cont.) Using a Direct Wireless Connection Note: This connection method temporarily creates a direct connection between your external device and the RS250 using Wi-FI communication in order to permanently configure the RS250 to connect to the network. 250 250 1. Open your other device's Wi-Fi networks list. 2. Locate the RS250 in the list of available networks. 3. Select the RS250 network to connect to it. 4.
RS250 wireless loudspeaker system ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker System is our most advanced and most powerful home audio wireless speaker system. Includes a variety of built-in casting technologies: Spotify® Connect, TIDAL® Connect, Apple® AirPlay® 2, Bluetooth®, Chromecast, and Roon, letting you easily stream to the RS250 from your favorite streaming apps on your smart devices. Does not require any dedicated control app. Uses Bluetooth 5.
RS250 wireless loudspeaker system Wireless Connectivity: Apple AirPlay 2 Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP with support for AAC, aptX HD and aptX Low Latency Chromecast Roon Ready Spotify Connect TIDAL Connect Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac 2.
