McIntosh MCD201 User's Manual
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1. Ps 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 informa tion including time on the Front Panel Display It is also used to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc Adjusts the volume level up or down Starts Playback of a disc and allows moving forwards or backwards one track at a time on SACD and CD Discs Access the Text Display Mode when playing a SACD Disc containing the Press for random playback of tracks information from SACD and CD Discs Used to stop the disc and pause play back of the disc Use to select one of various repeat modes Move forwards or backwards through a disc Use to set a starting and ending time segment on a disc for continuous repeat play l Use to program the desired tracks on a SACD or CD disc Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for play back Use to review the programmed tracks from the disc on the Front Panel Information Display while in the program mode Note The Remote Control Push buttons with a grayed background are for use with other McIntosh Products How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control SSS gaa The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Oper ating Functions for the MCD201 SACD CD Player Notes 1 Refer to the How to Operat2. SACD CD Player Melntosh MCD201 SACD CD PLAYER MCD201 Owner s Manual McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 FAX 607 724 0549 The lightning flash with arrowhead The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle is equilateral triangle is intended to intended to alert the user to the YANGNE N alert the user to the presence of im presence of uninsulated danger RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK portant operating and maintenance ous voltage within the product s DO NOT OPEN servicing instructions in the litera enclosure that may be of sufficient ture accompanying the appliance magpnitude to constitute a risk of AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR electric shock to persons WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL RAIN OR MOISTU RE To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside CAUTION CLASS 3R INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AVOID DIRECT a ma EYE EXPOSURE CAUTION invisible Laser Radiation when open DO NOT stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments Use of controls or adjustments or performance of proce dures other than those specified in the Owner
3. u gt HEADPHONES MUTE SACD CD REV STOP PAUSE PLAY OPEN CLOSE STANQBY ON O Selects the SACD Move rapidly Stops disc Starts disc STANDBY ON or CD Audio forward through playback playback Push button switch Tracks from a a track during es the MCD201 ON hybrid disc playback or OFF Standby and resets the micro processors Push to mute the audio Move rapidly Front Panel Use to Pause Opens and Closes at rear panel Audio Out backward through Information during play the disc tray for put Connectors Head a track during Display back loading or un phones are not affected playback loading discs Front Panel Information Display EEE Indicates when the two Indicates when Indicates the Program Indicates the Repeat digits below are display in the Pause ming or Program Play Mode selected Repeat ing the Track Number Mode Mode is active All Tracks Repeat 1 Track or Repeat from point A to point B in the selected Track Indicates when Indicates Indicates the Indicates the the Play Mode the Random Total Time Remaining Time is active Play Mode is active TRACK PROGRAM PEET AL ORE gt il RANDOM TOTAL 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 gt Indicates the current Track Indicates the Stereo Mode Time Remaining Track Time Total Disc Playing Time Text and various other Information Indicates the type Indicates the number of tracks of disc loaded CD on the Disc and Programmed SACD or MP3 Tracks Ic
4. 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 If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers TOP PAD UNIT WITH 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER PLASTIC FOOT 4 nmm 4 10 32 x 3 4 ee SCREW WITH lt P WASHER 4 lt BOTTOM PAD CARTON Quantity 1 4 ee ee AG Part Number 033838 033837 033836 033725 034301 034037 017937 100159 104083 Description Shipping carton only End cap Inside carton only Top pad Bottom pad Inner carton pad Plastic foot 410 32 x 3 4 screw 10 7 16 Flat washer END CAPS INSIDE CARTON SHIPPING CARTON 23 McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 The continuous improvement of its products 1s 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
5. hybrid disc for playback Display Time Press the DISPlay TIME Push button to access various disc times It also used to return the Front Panel Informa tion Display to indicating time instead of text information on a SACD Disc Menu Text Press to select the various text information on a SACD Disc such as Album Artist and Track Titles disc depen dent Repeat Modes Press the RPT Repeat Push button to select either the One Track All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode A B Repeat Press the A B Repeat Push button once to establish the starting point of the repeat loop and press the A B Repeat Push button a second time for the ending point and that segment of a disc to be repeated continuously Program Press the PGM Program to activate the Programing mode to playback only certain disc tracks in the desired order Review Press the RVW Review Push button to review the pro grammed tracks from the disc on the Front Panel Informa tion Display while in the program mode Clear Press the CLEAR Push button to erase a program track s 15 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
6. iru NU ded 22 Packing Instruction amaya pa potro toner teria 23 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MCD201 SACD CD Player 2 The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are converted internally from Digital to Analog 3 A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available at the Digital Audio Outputs Disc and Connector Information Disc 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 dam age may occur 2 The MCD201 SACD CD Player is designed to play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Symbol It will also play most CD R and CD RW discs however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will play back on the MCD201 except discs that contain multi session recordings Some MP3 recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording 4 The CD audio side of the Dual Disc does not meet the Compact Disc Digital Audio specifications found in the industry Redbook the MCD201 may not read Dual Discs several of the SACD performance features available on the MCD201 are active only if the SACD Disc includes the supporting encoded information p N Connector and Cable
7. 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 Direct Track Selection The MCD201 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Track currently playing Use the Remote Control NUMERIC Push button s to enter the desired Track Number Refer to pages 14 and 15 for additional information using the Remote Control Repeat This allows repeating a Track or Disc on a continuous basis Refer to figures 6 and 12 1 Start playing the disc or the part of the disc desired to have repeated 2 Press the RPT Repeat Push button once to activate the Track Repeat 1 press the RPT Push button twice to activate the Disc Repeat All Refer to figures 14 and 15 REPEAT ALL 123 465 67 8 9 10 Figure 15 3 To cancel the previously selected Repeat Mode press the RPT Repeat Push button until the word REPEAT 1 or the word REPEAT ALL in the Front Panel Information Display is extinguished A B Repeat This feature allows continuous repeating of a specific disc segment Refer to figures 12 16 and 17 1 Start playing the part of the disc you desire to have repeated 2 Press the A B Push button once to enter the A starting point and press the same push button a second time to enter the B ending point 18 12 345678 9 10 Figure 17 3 To cancel A B REPEAT function press
8. the elapse time and remaining time for each track as it is playing Figure 25 Me How to Operate the MCD201 con t a 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 With the STOP Push button still pressed in rotate the TRACK Control counterclockwise again for the dimmest setting 3 In a similar manner increase the brightness by pressing and holding in the STOP Push button and rotating the TRACK Control clockwise then release the control C C ON C3 DOO G9 C2 9 INFO wz 4 em gt em CY STOP P for the middle brightness setting Repeat for the bright m est setting E CINES CHO Note The Display Brightness will return to the default EA l setting the next time the MCD201 is switched On 2 3 5 6 Reset of Microprocessors 9 In the unlikely event the controls of the MCD201 stop mun a functioning the microprocessors can be reset by perform Lo v VOLUME ing the following 1 Press and ho
9. A NUMBER POWER S OUT IR DATA X Or9 120V v 50 60Hz 35W To AC Outlet FR BAL FL TE O O o oWfo o O0000000000000000000 O000000000000000000 PR4 Pra 6 SAT 2 AUX 60Hz 65 WATTS Podere cuum aes m Tp Ee RS232 1 COR IWitinfosh mx AIV CONTROL Paa McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA 06 To 5866 IN OUT i U D l do l D2 PH AUX TUN N P U AMANT E T S v CK SURR CENTER FRONT BACK SURR CENTER FRONT sang OOOO SUB ZONE A OUTPUTS EXTERNAL INPUTS MULTI CHANNEL AMP How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier CE QC 99 a cf c The MCD201 SACD CD Player has Variable Output Con nections and a Front Panel Level Control making it pos sible to form a high performance Disc Playback System This system consists of a MCD201 directly connected to a McIntosh Power Amplifier l Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD201 POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the POWER CON TROL IN jack of a McIntosh Power Amplifier 2 Connect XLR Cables f
10. Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MCD201 Refer to the diagram for connection PIN 1 Shield Ground PIN 2 Output PIN 3 Output Power Control Connector The MCD201 Power Control Input Output Jacks receive send Power On Off Signals when con nected to other McIntosh Components e A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is SUE used for connection to the Power Con trol Input Output on the MCD201 Ground Note The Data ad Power Control Connecting Cable is avail able from the McIntosh Parts Department Data and Power Control Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot shielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end Data and IR Input Port Connectors The MCD201 Data In Port receives Remote Control Sig nals A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection The IR Ports Data Signal also use a 1 8 inch stereo mini phone m plug and allow the connection of other DS brand IR Receivers to the MCD201 Ground IR Data Control Ground Introduction a a a 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 perfor mance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism The advanced mechani cal design of the transport ensures many years
11. ONTROL IN receives turn on signals from a McIntosh compo nent and POWER CON TROL OUT sends turn on BALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply ana log audio signals to connect to Balanced Inputs of other compo Hes signals on to another McIntosh Component COAXIAL DIGI BALANCED FIXED level AU DATA IN receives TAL AUDIO OUT DIO OUTPUTS supply analog operating data from PUT sends signals audio signals to Balanced Inputs a McIntosh Control to a Control Center of other components Center with a D A Con verter or a decoder EUM amp Qf Melntosh mcv201 SACD CD PLAYER DIGITAL VARIABLE AUDIO OU TRUTS FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS HINCHA O MADE NUSA AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED COAXIAL OPTICAL L i POWER Om i 6 dr 120V v 50 60Hz 35W m um papabor ia inang AVI S RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR OPTICAL DIGITAL UNBALANCED FIXED level Connect the MCD201 AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUTS supply ana power cord to a live AC sends signals to a Con log audio signals to Unbalanced outlet Refer to informa trol Center with a D A Inputs of other components tion on the back panel of Converter or a decoder your MCD201 to deter mine the correct voltage for your unit UNBALANCED VARIABLE IR INput for level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply connecting an IR Receiver analog audio signals to Unbal anced Inputs of other components vite How to Connect Control Analog and Digital Audio How to Co
12. abinets 17 1 2 44 45cm PAK BAEK NEXT IkInfosh YE ES O lo Front View of the MCD201 Ha EE LM OGOGO ooogGQ CU Lo 1 f 43 18cm e EXC un por 4 5 8 Rear View of the MCD201 11 75cm 13 1 4 33 65cm 15 7 8 40 32cm 5 8 14 1 2 1 59cm 36 83cm Side View of the MCD201 3 16 4 13 16 12 22cm Bii e 13 16 2 06cm 2 10 172 1 15 16 5 08cm 26 67cm 4 92cm vite 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 togeth er with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use 1f the MCD201 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing The required panel cutout ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MCD201 Cool operation ensures the longest pos Installation 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54cm on each side of the Audio Control Center so that airflow 1s not obstructed A
13. allowing a disc to be loaded Refer to figure 1 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE Push button and the disc tray will close Refer to figures 6 and 2 Load ing of disc s Table of Contents number of tracks and total playing time will be indicated on the Front Panel Information Display Depending on the type of disc SACD CD or MP3 it may take up to 30 seconds to read the Table of Contents TOC Refer to figures 3 and 4 Figure 2 Figure 3 REMAIN 123 465 678 9 10 Figure 4 Note When a Disc is placed in the tray and the PLAY Push button is pressed the tray will close and the first track will start playing How to Play a SACD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MCD201 press the PLAY gt Push button on the Front Panel of the MCD201 or Remote Control Refer to figure 5 McIntosh MCD201 SACD CD PLAYER LL lo kaa TRACK pm BACK NEXT da HEADPHONES MUTE SACD CD REV O O O CJ SUPER AUDIO CD HIS DIGITAL V DEO FF CJ Figure 6 The Disc will start play ing the first track of the SACD Layer To change from the default SACD Layer to CD Layer with the disc stopped press the STOP Push button if the disc is playing press the SACD CD Push button on the Front Panel or Remote Control Refer to figures 6 and 7 Figure 5 1 e2tFeseef fs s Figure 7 The Player will load the CD Table of Contents Num ber of tracks and Total Playing Time at this time To star
14. ariable and fixed Balanced Out puts permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality Digital Audio Outputs There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of PCM and MP3 Signals from CDs Power Control The Power Control Input connection provides convenient Turn On Off of the MCD201 when connected to a McIn tosh System with Power Control The Power Control Out put connection can control a McIntosh Power Amplifier in a high quality disc playback system Full Function Remote Control The Remote Control provides complete control of the MCD201 operating functions including adjustment of the volume level The push buttons on the Remote Control are illuminated e Special Power Supply A fully regulated Power Supply with a special R Core Power Transformer ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes LEDs This provides even Front Panel Illumination and 1s designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD201 will be retained for many years Dimensions Dimensions CS The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD201 There is additional in formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD201 into c
15. be in STOP Mode with the Disc TOC Table of Contents read before the Program 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 In a similar manner enter the remaining Tracks Refer to figures 21 and 22 Figure 22 Notes 1 The CLEAR Push button may be used to delete programmed track s starting with the track entered last 2 To cancel a Program before starting playback of the Program press the STOPW Push but fon 4 To start playback of the just entered program press the PLAY Push button The Repeat Mode can be activated to provide continuous playback of the Pro grammed Track s Refer to figure 23 PROGRAM Figure 23 Note To momentarily stop playback press the PAUSE I Push button To resume Program Playback press the PLAY Push button 5 To cancel the Program Playback Mode either press the STOP Push button followed by pressing the PGM Program Push button or press the STOP Push button twice 6 Once the Program Playback Mode is active tracks may be added by fir
16. ck Back Return to the beginning of the Track currently playing by rotating the MCD201 Front Panel TRACK BACK 1 Control counterclockwise and then releasing the control or momentarily pressing the BACK M4 Push button on the Remote Control Rotate and hold the TRACK BACK K Control or press and hold the BACK M4 Push button for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks Refer to figures 6 and 12 Track Next Advance to the next Track by rotating the MCD201 Front Panel TRACK NEXT Control clockwise and then re leasing the control or momentarily pressing the NEXT Push button on the Remote Control Rotate and hold the TRACK NEXT Control or press and hold the NEXT gt gt Push button for rapid selection of the next desired Track Refer to figures 6 and 12 Fast Forward or Reverse Press and release the FF Fast Forward or REV Re verse Push button to search back and forth rapidly How to Operate the MCD201 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 II Push button Refer to figures 6 and 12 Note The Fast Forward and Reverse Modes work within the track playing Stop Mode Press the STOPB Push button at any time to stop Playback To listen to the disc again press the PLAY gt Push button and playback will start from the beginning of the disc Volu
17. e Section of this manual for additional information using this Re mote Control 2 The translucent Remote Control Push buttons will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when activated Play With a disc loaded press the PLAY gt Push button to start the disc playing Stop Press the STOP Push button to stop disc playback and return to displaying the table of contents of the disc Numbered Push buttons Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first nine Disc Tracks using the Front Panel Information Display For track numbers greater than 10 press the Push button of the tens digit first and followed by the units digit For example to access Disc Track 23 press the 2 push button and then the 3 push button Pause Press the PAUSE II Push button to temporarily stop disc playback at any time Press the PAUSE II Push button a second time to resume playback or just press the PLAY gt Push button REV and FF Press and release REV Reverse or FF Fast Forward Push button to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc Back and Next Press the NEXT Mi Push button to move forward one track or the BACK M4 Push button to move back to the begin ning of the current track playing Note If the BACK M4 Push button is pressed during play back of the first three seconds of the track the MCD201 will start playing back the previous track from the beginning SACD CD Press the select the SACD or CD Tracks from a
18. es and a third ground ing prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience re ceptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart 1s used use caution when mov ing the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time AN o 14 15 16 17 18 Refer all servicing to qualified service person nel Servicing 1s required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appara tus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liq uids such as vases are placed on the equipment To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remai
19. ld in the STANDBY ON Push button for approximately five seconds Refer to figure 6 on page 16 2 When the STANDBY ON LED is no longer illuminat ed release the STANDBY ON Push button 3 When the STANDBY ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY ON Push button the MCD201 will resume normal operation Note This can be performed with the MCD201 On or in the Standby Mode McIntosh Figure 26 Operation in a McIntosh System The MCD201 basic transport functions may also be con trolled by using the Remote Control that comes with a Mc Intosh Control Center or Preamplifier McIntosh Keypads GU UNES RE Kuk can also be used to remotely control the basic transport res pro McIntosh C CJ a amp functions of the MCD201 The labeling of Push buttons on E C3 some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are differ ent from the supplied MCD201 Remote Control Refer to the listing below and figures 26 and 27 MCD201 Remote Control McIntosh Remote Control STOP BACK NEXT PLAY Push button Keypad Push button Pause E SACD CD Review Rev Seek Down 2 FF Seek Up iuis Level Up AM Level Down FM 20 21 Audio Specifications Fixed Output level 2 0Vrms Unbalanced 4 0Vrms Balanced 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 05dB CD Signal to Noise Ratio Bette
20. llow 17 inches 43 18cm depth behind the front panel Allow 1 1 8 inch 2 9cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clear ance Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing 17 16 43 34cm sible operat ing life for any electronic MCD201 Front Panel instrument Custom Cabinet Cutout Do not install the MCD201 4 7 8 12 38cm LL directly above a heat generat ing compo nent such as a high powered amplifier If Cabinet all the com Front E Panel ponents are installed in a Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can bea MCD201 Side View in Custom Cabinet definite asset in maintaining P Chassis all the system as 1 46 Spacers components at x 2 70cm the coolest pos sible operating temperature A custom cabi net installation should provide the follow ing minimum spacing dimen sions for cool operation Allow at least 2 54cm MCD201 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet 3 7 62c Note Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit For purposes of clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale Su EM 8 5 8 21 91cm 15 4 2 15 1 16 38 26cm 39 37cm Cutout Opening for Ventilation Se 12 5 16 31 27cm lt Rear Panel Connections DE POWER C
21. me Level The MCD201 has both Fixed and Variable Output Level Connections The Variable Output Level Connec tions Rear Panel and Front Panel Headphone Jack are controlled by the Front Panel Level Control and the Level Push buttons on the Re mote Control Refer to figures 6 12 and 13 When the Level Control or Push buttons are operated the Front O 2 21 6 CODE SET 0000 908 0000 O gt rn GD 8009 o A i v w 2 o AX v LI 2 z m gt x lt I n 3g o me wu gt c ce m l0 6 O pol m lt A BO O6 A Ne BO BO McIntosh Figure 12 Panel Information Display will indicate the Volume Level from 0 100 Approximately 3 seconds after making any changes to the Volume Level the Information Display will return to the previous indication 123465 678 9 Figure 13 Notes 1 Wait until the Information Display returns to pre Volume Level Adjustments indication before enter ing any new operational commands 2 When the Volume Level is 81 the Rear Panel Vari able Outputs will be at the same volume level as the Fixed Outputs 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
22. n readily operable Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Thank You 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 Please Take A Moment The serial number purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Technical Assistance If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 1545 Fax 607 724 0549 Customer Service SS est If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair you can return it to your Dealer You can also return it to the McInt
23. nnect 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 Connect an Optical Cable from the MCD201 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to the CD2 Optical DIGI TAL INPUT of a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center Note An optional connecting method is to use an coaxial cable from the MCD201 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to the Coaxial Digital Input of a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center 4 Connect XLR Cables from the MCD201 BALANCED FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Balanced Inputs on a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center Notes 1 The Unbalanced Audio Ouputs may be used in stead of the Balanced Outputs 2 The VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS Balanced or Unbalanced outputs may used instead of the FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS 5 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the MCD201 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet Cr VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED Coaxial OPTICAL N7 so e OO COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT McIntosh A V Control Center McIntosh wco2o SACD CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN US
24. of smooth trouble free operation Performance Features Twin Laser Pickup The MCD201 incorporates two laser elements with differ ent wavelengths that are focused through one lens assem bly This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc SACD Discs Formats Advanced Transport The MCD201 has a new transport with the latest in ad vanced digital servo for faster quieter and accurate opera tion The SACD Data is read into memory from the disc at twice the normal rate Likewise CD Audio Data is read into memory at four times the normal rate The fast read speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correc tion processing e Super Audio Disc Playback The MCD201 plays SACD Discs with their higher resolu tion sound quality Multi Bit Digital to Analog Converter The 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a wide dy namic range and extremely low distortion Front Panel Level Control With headphones connected to the MCD201 the Level Control allows varing the volume level of the music It can also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD201 with other components in the system Drive a Power Amplifier Directly The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Am plifier directly forming a high quality SACD CD Disc Playback System Introduction and Performance Features Balanced Outputs The MCD201 has both v
25. osh Laboratory Service Department For assistance on factory repair return procedure contact the McIntosh Service Department at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phone 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 Copyright 2005 O by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Table of Contents salety IBSEPHOLIOBS paga teneri dust iam 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 4 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 4 Table of Contents eese enne 4 General Tr orit IO o cuocere eer vere eue otto net Naan 4 Disc InIOEHdt APA 5 Connector and Cable Information es 5 MEO ed S APA 6 Portormgince Pg bes AA 6 Dimensions ALAN enesiss ter eitotess ule ser nodisuenGuhsue UE P oReR EE Do ds 7 Fas tallat AA AN 8 Connections Rear Panel Connections fesencndesacticscenssesiadnascsciesiacetcseesedancs 9 How to Connect Control Analog and Digital Audio 10 How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier 11 Front Panel Features Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack 12 Front Panel Information Display 13 Remote Control Remote Control Push buttons sesss 14 How to Operate by Remote Control 15 Operation How to Operate the MCDJOL ac ccrcsanssszsaneatecdnseseatnncrtnense 16 Additional Information Be ICAU ODS AP
26. r than 110dB A weighted Dynamic Range Better than 100dB Harmonic Distortion 0 002 1000Hz SACD 0 003 1000Hz CD Channel Separation Better than 98dB 1 000Hz 22 Specifications General Specifications 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 Transport Laser Beam Wavelength 650nm SACD 790nm CD Laser Power CLASS IIa CLASS I Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 220 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts Note Refer to the rear panel of the MCD201 for the correct voltage Overall Dimensions Width is 17 1 2 inches 44 45cm Height is 6 inches 15 24cm Depth is 16 1 2 inches 41 91cm Note When the Disc Tray is opened the panel clearance required in front of mounting panel is 6 3 4 inches 17 2cm Weight 22 8 pounds 10 4Kg net 39 2 pounds 17 8Kg in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 26 1 2 inches 67 3cm Depth is 24 1 4 inches 62 2cm Height 1s 11 3 4 inches 29 9cm 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 at tached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the
27. rom the MCD201 BALANCED VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Balanced Inputs on a McIntosh Power Amplifier Note The Unbalanced Audio Ouputs may be used instead of the Balanced Outputs 3 Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the MCD201 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet McIntosh mcp201 SACD CD PLAYER DBT VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS ANA UE AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED n L J IR DATA CONTROL X IN IN OUT l es O O 120V v 50 60Hz 35W CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT COMPLIES WITH DH iS RULES 21 CFR 1040 10 AN 1040 11 iu P To AC Outlet McIntosh Power Amplifier O O b d Ne N Pi IF Ne J NN C xr C Q5 C cra AM Il In I RIGHT OUTPUT Aa 5 SF 53 oc 4 m O aT POWER U F 6 LEFT site i Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack Audio Output Disc Tray opens to Adjusts the listening Mute On Indi load and unload a disc volume level cator Connection for low Allows moving back IR Sensor receives Standby Power On impedance dynam wards or forwards one commands from a Indicator ic headphones for track at a time Remote Control private listening McIntosh RA TRACK P O D MCD201 SACD CD PLAYER C a PB FF a
28. s Manual may result in Hazardous Radiation Exposure LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT VAROITUS Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin tassa kayttoohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomalle lasersateiiylle VARNING Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt an i denna bruksanvisning specifi cerats kan anvandaren utsattas for osynbg laserstraining som overskrider gransen for laserklass 1 This product incorporates an embedded CLASS 3R Laser IEC60825 1 McIntosh wcp2o SACD CD PLAYER IcINTOSH IBORATORY INC McINTOSH LABORA BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA IR DATA CONTROL I NTN MN B UN na 10 11 12s 13 IMPORTANTI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radia tors heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A ground ing type plug has two blad
29. st pressing the STOP E Push button followed by enter ing the additional tracks using the Numeric Push buttons Then press the PLAY Push button to resume Program Playback Mode 7 If you would like to delete a track s once the Program Play back Mode is active first press the STOP Push button followed by pressing the CLEAR Push but ton until the desired track is re moved The MCD201 removes the last track entered first followed by the second last track etc Any Tiltinfosii new tracks may be added by using NA the Numeric Push buttons Then EET press the PLAY Push button to Figure 12 e I 3 6 8 o o o m D 0 6 e 6 e 0 000 0000 GD 8000 9 AC B D 4 w 2 e K PLAY STOP U H o gt c a m z J e oo 6G NG DOO BOO NG resume Program Playback Mode MP3 Disc Playback The MCD201 has the ability of playing back MP3 encoded discs MP3 allows more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compression applied to the original audio information The MP3 Track has lower audio qual ity than the original recording Load a MP3 disc into the MCD201 Refer to figure 24 Figure 24 1 Press the PLAY gt Push button to start Playback Refer to figure 25 After all the tracks have been played the MCD201 will stop Note MP3 Discs will only indicate
30. t playing the CD Layer press the PLAY Push button Notes 1 Changing between the layers can be accomplished at any time by performing the above procedure 2 Some SACD Disc s have the ability of display ing the Album Title and Artist by pressing the MNU TEXT Push button after the SACD Table of Contents is read Refer to figure 6 3 In a similar manner some SACD Disc s have the ecos ese eae ee encou eee 3 H se UI eee H 3 eae H P aaco ull eo LI eae 12 34 5607 8 9 10 t Figure 8 ability of displaying the Track Title by pressing the MNU TEXT Push button after the Track has started to play Refer to figure 9 4 The Text Display Mode may be canceled by press 12 3 4 56 789 2 13 Figure 9 LEVEL il gt STOP PAUSE PLAY OPEN CLOSE STANDBY ON 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 gt Push button on the Front Panel of the MCD201 or Remote Control Refer to figures 5 6 10 and 12 123 465 67 8 9 1 Figure 10 How to Pause a Disc This feature allows for the temporary stopping of disc playback Refer to figures 6 and 11 1 When playing a Disc press the PAUSE II Push button to temporarily stop playback 12 3485 67899 Figure 11 2 Press the PLAY Push button or press the PAUSE II Push button a second time to cancel Pause and resume playing the disc Tra
31. the A B Push button once again The word REPEAT A B in the Front Panel Information Display will extinguished Note The A B Repeat Mode works within the track playing Fast Forward and Reverse functions are disabled during the A B Repeat Mode Random Playback This feature allows for listening to Tracks of a Disc in a Random Order Refer to figures 12 and 18 Note The MCD201 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc Loaded and the Table of Contents read before the Random Playback Mode Feature can be activated 1 With the MCD201 in the STOPB Mode press the Ran dom Push button The word RANDOM should now be indicated in the Information Display RANDOM 12 34 506078 9 10 Figure 18 2 Press the PLAY gt Push button to start Random Playback After all the tracks have been played the MCD201 will stop Notes 1 To provide continuous playback of the disc press the RPT Push button twice to activate the Disc Repeat All after the Random Playback Mode has started If Repeat 1 is selected Ran dom Playback Mode is canceled 2 The BACK TRACK function is not active during the Random Playback Mode 3 To cancel the Random Playback Mode press the STOP Push button then press the Random Push button Program Playback This feature allows for the playback of programmed Tracks of a Disc in the desired order In the example below a Disc is programmed to play Track 6 followed by Track 4 and then Track 2 Notes 1 The MCD201 must
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