McIntosh MCD301
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1. 4 7 8 12 38cm _ MCD301 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting Cabinet Front Panel MCD301 Side View in Custom Cabinet Support P Chassis Shelf 1 1 16 Spacers 2 0cm es d 2 54cm 21 91cm 15 1 2 15 1 16 39 37cm 38 26cm MCD301 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening for Ventilation SE 12 516 31 27em Note Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit For purposes of clarity the above illustration is not drawn to scale i Rear Panel Connections UNBALANCED FIXED POWER CONTROL IN receives level AUDIO OUTPUTS turn on signals from a McIntosh supply analog audio signals component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn on signals on to to Unbalanced Inputs of another McIntosh Component other components UNBALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Unbalanced Inputs of other BALANCED FIXED level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Balanced Inputs of other components components Min osh MCD301 120V 50 60Hz 35W SACD CD PLAYER Un McINTQSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA DIGITAL VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS AUDIO OUTPUTS UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED COAXIAL OPTICAL POWER IR DATA CONTROL2. Fax 607 723 1917 General Information 1 For additional connection information refer to the owner s manual s for any component s connected to the MCD301 SACD CD Player 2 The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are converted internally from Digital to Analog There is no Digital Audio Signal present at the MCD301 Coaxial and Optical Output Connectors during playback of a SACD Disc 3 A PCM version of the decoded MP3 and WMA Signals is available at the Digital Audio Outputs 4 When discarding the unit comply with local rules or regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with the local regula tions concerning battery disposal 5 For additional information on the MCD301 and other McIntosh Products please vist the McIntosh Web Site at www mceintoshlabs com Connector and Cable Information XLR Connectors Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Output Connectors on the MCD301 Refer to the dia gram for connection PIN I Shield Ground PIN 2 Output PIN 3 Output PIN 3 Power Control Connector The MCD301 Power Control Input Output Jacks re ceive send Power On Off Signals when connected to other McIn tosh Components A 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the Power Control Input Output on the MCD301 Note The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is available from the McIntosh Parts Department Data
3. OP COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES K AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR C COAXIAL AND OPTICAL DIGITAL DATA IN receives operating data AUDIO OUTPUTS send signals to a from a McIntosh Preamplifier or Preamplifier orControl Center with a Control Center D A Converter or a decoder BALANCED VARIABLE IR INput for Connect the MCD301 power cord to level AUDIO OUTPUTS connecting an IR a live AC outlet Refer to information supply analog audio signals Receiver on the back panel of your MCD301 te conusct ta Balanced Ine to determine the correct voltage for your unit puts of other components Notes ON Me How to Connect Control Analog and Digital Audio E 1 Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD301 POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CON TROL ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preampli fier 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 Connect an Optical Cable from the MCD301 OPTI CAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to the CD2 Opti cal DIGITAL INPUT of a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center Note An optional connecting method is to usea coaxial cable from the MCD301 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to the Coaxial Digi tal Input of a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center 4 Connect XLR Cables from the MCD301 BAL ANCEDFIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Bal anced Inputs on a McIntosh Preamplifier Control Center Notes 1
4. The Unbalanced Audio Ouputs may be used instead 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 MCD301 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet 10 VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGITAL AUDIO outputs UNBALANCED BALANCED COAXIAL OPTICAL OR MON A OUT 4 3 2 HDMI VIDEO 1 RTE DIGITAL INPUTS Lj 20V v 50 60Hz 65 WATTS NEA MONS fun Q IR POWER OFF ON m IR INPUTS UNBALANCED McIntosh A V Control Center How to Connect Control Analog and Digital Audio Melnfosh mcoso SACD CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS BALANCED GO Oro e gt 1 GO p duck MX120 MONB M AIV CONTROL CENTER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC S BINGHAMTON NY 13903 MADE IN USA MONB MONA REC NOT OPEN N RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR F E D o B El SAT cD 2 aux To AC Outlet 120VR 50 60Hz 35W OUT IN CLASS 1 SERIAL LASER PRODUCT NUMBER COMPLIES WITH DHHS RULES K 21 CFR 1040 10 AND 1040 11 C SAT CD 2 PH AUX TUN CONTROL A ACC BACK SURR CEN 601 000 OO OO POWER Ns ZONEB SUB MULTI CHANNEL AMP SUB EXTERNAL INPUTS ZONE A OUTPU
5. CD audio side of the Dual Disc does not meet the Compact Disc Digital Audio specifications found in the industry Redbook the MCD301 may not read Dual Discs 5 Several of the SACD performance features avail able on the MCD301 are active only if the SACD Disc includes the supporting encoded information 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 comple ment of performance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless real ism The advanced mechanical design of the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation Performance Features Twin Laser Pickup The MCD301 incorporates two laser elements with different wavelengths that are focused through one lens assembly This unique design allows reading both the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc SACD Discs Formats Advanced Transport The MCD301 has a new transport with a Die Cast Mechanism Base and Disc Tray It has the latest in advanced digital servo for faster quieter and accurate operation The Disc Audio Data 1s read at twice the normal rate insuring better disc tracking and error correction processing super Audio Disc Playback The MCD301 plays the higher resolution SACD Discs with extreme precision and musical elegance Multi Bit Digital to An
6. Program Press the PGM Program Push button to activate the Program Mode to playback only certain disc tracks in the desired order Review Press the REVIEW Push button to review the Pro grammed Tracks from the disc on the Front Panel Information Display while in the Program Mode Clear Press the CLEAR Push button to erase a program track s 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 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 The disc tray will slide out allowing a disc to be SA CD loaded Refer to figure 1 m p pu gj 2 Press the OPEN CLOSE Push button and the disc tray will close Refer to figures 6 2 3 and 5 Loading of disc s Table of Contents number of tracks will be indicated on the Front Panel Information Display When SA CD a SACD Disc is loaded ON g g the Front Panel Display EP LOL DIEI will scroll the Album Title Figure 3 MCD301 SACD CD PLAYER HEADPH ONES MUTE SACD CD TIME RANDOM VD DIGIT Figure 6 16 first and then display the SA CD number of tracks Refer to sm mm g
7. level available at the variable outputs and headphone jack Indicates when Indicates the number of tracks the Play Mode on the Disc Programmed is active Tracks the current Track Time Remaining Track Time Total Disc Playing Time Text and various other Information II 14 Press for random playback of tracks from SACD and CD Discs Press to move backwards one track at atime on SACD and CD Discs Starts Playback of a disc Remote Control Push Buttons Use to toggle the power On and Off to the MCD301 Press to move forwards one track at a time on SACD and CD Discs Moves backward in time through a track 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 It 1s also used to cancel the text display mode on a SACD Disc Access any numbered Moves backward in time through a track Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for play back Pauses playing of the disc Use to direct access tracks 10 and above operating function ec Use to Clear the last programmed track EN ED EN Use to program the desired tracks on a SACD or CD disc Use to select one of various repeat modes HDMI MODE INTRO Use to review the programmed tracks of the disc on t
8. pw figures 4 and 5 I LE Note When a Disc is placed Figure 4 in the tray and the PLAY Push button is pressed the tray will close and the first track will start ohm playing Figure 5 How to Play a SACD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MCD301 press the PLAY Push button on the Front Panel of the MCD301 or Remote Control Refer to figures 6 and 16 The Disc will start playing the first track of the SACD Layer To change from the default SACD Layer to CD Layer press the SACD CD Push button on the Front Panel or the DISK LAYER Push button on the Remote Control once to see the current selection and a second time to change the selection Refer to figures 6 7 8 and 16 The Player will load the CD Table of Contents Number of tracks L STOP PAUSE PLAY OPEN CLOSE STANDBY ON and Total Playing Time at this time To start playing the CD Layer press the CD PLAY b Push button Notes 1 Changing between the SACD Figure 8 and CD Layer can be accom plished at any time by performing the above procedure 2 The default setting for SACD CD Hybrid is to play the SACD Layer The default set ting may be changed to play the CD Layer instead With the MCD301 On and no disc loaded press the SACD CD Push button utill the Front Panel Display indi cates CD Refer to figures 6 9 7 and 8 3 Some SACD Disc s have the ability of dis playing the Album Title and Artist With
9. 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 out lined 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 The required panel cutout ventila tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown Always provide adequate ventilation for your MCD301 Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument Do not install the MCD301 directly above a heat generat ing component such as a high powered amplifier If all the components are installed in a single cabinet a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation Allow at least 2 inches 5 08cm above the top 2 inches 5 08cm below the bottom and 1 inch 2 54cm on each side of the SACD CD Player so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 17 inches 43 18cm depth be hind the front panel Allow 1 1 8 inch 2 9cm in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf accord ing to the dimensions in the drawing 17 1 16 43 34cm
10. the disc loaded SACD Table of Contents read and the disc stopped press the MENU TEXT Push button once for scrolling the Title and twice for scroll ing the Artist Name Display T YT YT of the Artist in bod formation is not Figure 10 available dur ing playback of the disc Refer ba A i to figures 10 _ and 11 Figure 11 4 In a similar manner some SACD Disc s have the ability of scrolling the Track Number and Title by pressing the MENU TEXT Push button after the Track has started to play R to fi HER Figure 12 Figure 9 SA CD How to Operate the MCD301 5 The Text Display Mode may be canceled by pressing the DISP TIME Push button 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 DISP TIME Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figure 13 For addi tional informa tion on the Time Display Modes refer to Display Modes on page 19 Figure 13 How to Play a CD Disc With a disc already loaded into the MCD301 press the PLAY b Push button on the Front Panel of the MCD301 or Remote Control Refer to figures 6 14 and 16 Figure 14 How to Pause a Disc This feature allows for the temporary stopping of disc playback Refer to figures 6 15 and 16 1 When playing a Disc press the PAUSE II Push button to temporarily stop playback 2 Press the PLAY Push button to resume pla
11. 6 3 4 inches 17 2cm Weight 28 2 pounds 12 8Kg net 44 6 pounds 20 2Kg in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 26 1 2 inches 67 3cm Depth is 24 1 4 inches 62 2cm Height is 11 3 4 inches 29 9cm Packing Instructions Packing Instructions pec c UEC In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for Quantity Part Number Description shipment the equipment must be packed exactly as 1 033838 Shipping carton only shown below It is very important that the four plas 4 033837 End cap tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment This will ensure the proper equipment location on the 1 033836 Inside carton only bottom pad Failure to do this will result in shipping 1 034414 Inner carton foam damage top pad Use the original shipping carton and interior parts 1 034301 Bottom pad only if they are all in good serviceable condition If 2 034446 Foam plug a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart 4 017937 Plastic foot ment of McIntosh Laboratory Refer to page 4 Please 4 400159 10 32 x 3 4 screw see the Part List for the correct part numbers 4 404080 10 Flat washer TOP PAD Io UNIT WITH 4 FEET ON BOTTOM COVER FOAM PLUG PLASTIC FOOT 4 MA END CAPS 10 32 x 3 4 SCREW WITH lt x I INSIDE WASHER 4 D 9 duet CARTON BOTTOM PAD BW SHIPPING CARTON INSIDE CARTON 23 McIn
12. EPEAT Push button once to activate the Track Repeat G 5 1 press the REPEAT Push button twice to activate the Disc Repeat GON ur All Refer to figures 18 19 AN To cancel the previ ously selected Re peat Mode press the REPEAT Push button until the word 1 or the word ALL in the Front Panel Informa tion Display is extinguished Figure 18 Figure 19 Random Playback This feature allows for listening to Tracks of a Disc in a Random Order Refer to figure 6 on page 16 and figure 36 Note The MCD301 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 MCD301 in the STOPB Mode press the Random Push button The word RANDOM will be indicated in the Information Display Refer to figure 20 Random Playback After all the tracks have been played the MCD301 will stop Notes 1 To provide continuous playback of the disc press the REPEAT Push button twice to activate the Disc Repeat GDAIl after the Random Playback Mode has started If Repeat GDI is selected the current track will repeat 2 The BACK TRACK K function will begin playback from the beginning of the current track 3 The NEXT TRACK WI function will advance to the next random selection and start playing 3 To cancel the Random Playback Mode press the STOPR Push button then press the RANDOM Push button Program Playback This f
13. McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com 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 en closure 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 CAUTION invisible Laser Radiation when open DO NOT stare into the beam or view directly with optical instruments Use of controls or adjustments or per formance of procedures other than those specified in the Owners 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 an i denna bruksanvisning specifi cerats kan anvandaren utsattas for osynbg laserstraining som over skrider gransen for laserklass 1 This product incorporates an embedded CLASS 3R Laser IEC60825 1 Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt CAUTION T RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AM 5 RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL CA
14. ONOFF SLEEP Melntosh EE CJ PM 68 88 SETON TIMER SLEEP HOUR STOP BACK NEXT PLAY Figure 43 2 e D NO 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 40 000Hz 70 5 3dB SACD 4Hz to 20 000Hz 0 5dB CD Signal to Noise Ratio Better 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 General Specifications Digital Output Optical 15dbm to 21dbm PCM Coaxial 0 5V p p 75 ohm PCM Sampling Frequencies 44 1kHz PCM Transport Laser Type Twin Beam 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 Standby Less than 1 watt Note Refer to the rear panel of the MCD301 for the cor rect voltage Specifications 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 clear ance required in front of mounting panel is
15. Press the upper portion where the symbol is for playback and press the lower portion where the Il symbol is for pausing the playback of a disc Reverse and Fast Foward Press the Reverse or Fast Forward Push button to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc When the desired location is reached release the Reverse or Fast Forward Push button to resume normal playback Back and Next Press the Next Push button to move forward one track or the M4 Back Push button to move back to the beginning of the current track playing Note If the K Back Push button is pressed during playback of the first three seconds of the track the MCD301 will start playing back the previous track from the beginning If the Front Panel Information Display is indicating time the display will momen tarily indicate the track number SACD or CD Track Selection Press the DISC LAYER Push button to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for playback Display Time Press the DISPlay TIME Push button to access vari ous disc times It is also used to return the Front Panel Information Display to indicating time instead of text information on a SACD Disc Menu Text Press to MENU TEXT Push button to select the vari ous text information on a SACD Disc such as Album Artist and Track Titles disc dependent Repeat Modes Press the REPEAT Push button to select either One Track All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode
16. SEM Push button To resume Program Playback press the PLAY Push button Figure 25 5 To cancel the Program Playback Mode press the STOP Push button followed by pressing the PGM Program Push button Once the Program Playback Mode is active tracks may be added or deleted by first pressing the STOP Push button followed by entering the additional tracks using the Numeric Push buttons or deleting tracks by using the CLEAR Push button Press the PLAY Push button to resume Program Playback Mode How to Operate the MCD301 con t MP3 WMA Disc Playback The MCD301 has the ability of playing back MP3 and WMA encoded discs MP3 WMA allow more tracks on the Disc by using the technique of lossy compres sion applied to the original audio information The MP3 WMA Track has lower audio quality than the MP3 WMA original recording Load a MP3 WMA disc into the MCD301 Refer to figure 26 Figure 26 1 Press the PLAY gt Push button to start Playback Refer to figures 27 and 28 After all the tracks have been played the MCD301 will stop Notes I The MCD301 will indi cate either map 3m Fr Mlle ct d time or remaining time for each track when playing MP3 WMA Discs When playing MP3 WMA Discs the left side of the Front Panel Information Dis play indicates the total number of folders on the disc followed by the Track Number or the Track Time Figure 28 N Display Modes The MCD301 Front Panel Informatio
17. TS How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier ee 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 Connect XLR Cables from the MCD301 BAL ANCED 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 MCD301 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet McIntosh mcoso SACD CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY INC BINGHAMTON NY MADE IN USA VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS DIGIT RUBIO cue UNBALANCED BALANCED UNBALANCED BALANCED COAXIAL OPTICAL re CAUTION DO NOT OPEN McIntosh Power Amplifier X To AC Outlet POWER CONTROL OUT IN CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT I ITH DHHS RULES AND 1040 11 Front Panel Displays Controls Push buttons and Jack Audio Output Mute Di
18. UTION CLASS 3R INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN DO NOT STARE INTO THEBEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside SYN B ND 10 11 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 instruc tions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appa ratus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar ized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding 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 electri
19. alog Converter The 24 bit 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a wide dynamic range and extremely low distortion Front Panel Level Control The Level Control allows varying the music volume level with headphones matching the volume level of the MCD301 with other components in a system and can drive any Power Amplifier directly e Multi Function Front Panel Display The MCD301 Front Panel display indicates the cur rent disc playback status and the variable audio output volume level at the same time on a continuous basis Drive a Power Amplifier Directly The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Amplifier directly forming a high quality SACD CD Disc Playback System e Balanced Outputs The MCD301 has both variable and fixed Balanced Outputs permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound quality Digital Audio Outputs There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external decoding of the PCM Signal Power Control and Full Function Remote Control The Power Control Input connection provides conve nient Turn On Off of the MCD301 when connected to a McIntosh System The Remote Control with illumi nated push buttons provides complete control of the MCD301 operating functions e Special Power Supply The Linear Power Supply has both a special R Core Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure stable noise free operation even though the po
20. and Front Panel Headphone Jack are controlled by the Front Panel Level Control and the LEVEL Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figures 6 16 and 17 The Front Figure 17 Panel Volume Level Information Display will indicate the Volume Level from 0 100 Note When the Volume Level is 81 the Rear Panel Variable Outputs will be at the same volume level as the Fixed Outputs Mute Press the MUTE Push button to mute the audio 50dB down in level 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 the MUTE Push button a second time restores the audio at the output connections and the LED will no longer be illumi nated Em Note The Headphone Jack is ERES not affected by the Mute Function Direct Track Selection The MCD301 Front Panel Dis MeIntosh play indicates the Disc Track currently playing Use the Re Figure 16 mote Control NUMERIC Push button s to enter the desired Track Number Refer to pages 14 and 15 for additional information using the Remote Control 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 figure 36 1 With the disc playing Regular Program or dom Playback Modes press the R
21. and Power Control Cable Part No 170 202 Six foot shielded 2 conductor with 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end Power Control N C Ground Data and IR Input Port Connectors The MCD301 Data In Port re ceives Remote Control Signals A 7 1 8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection The IR N ata Ports also use a 1 8 inch stereo und mini phone plug and allow the connection of other brand IR T ata Receivers to the MCD301 Control N C Ground General Information Cable Information Disc Information Introduction and Performance Features Disc 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 indicat and CD RW discs however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording 3 CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 and WMA Formats will playback on the MCD301 except discs that contain multi session recordings Some MP3 or WMA recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording When ever possible set the writing software to the ISO9660 Level 1 standard 4 The
22. cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 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 moving the cart apparatus com bination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 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 apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois ture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment 16 To completely disconnect this equipment from the a c mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a c receptacle 17 The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable 18 Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like 19 Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthin
23. eature allows for playback of selected Tracks on a Disc in the desired order In the following example a Disc is programmed to play Track 6 followed by Track 4 and then Track 2 Notes 1 The MCD301 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc TOC Table of Contents read before the Program 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 36 a SA CD PROG 2 Enter the first desired In a similar manner 2 Press the PLAY Figure 20 Push button to start 18 and 21 Figure 21 SA CD PROG selection using the Numeric Push but tons Refer to figures 36 and 22 SA CD PROG enter the remaining Tracks Refer to fig ures 23 and 24 Note To view and or delete the ye m PU Figure 23 SA CD PROG selections pro i s grammed use the REVIEW Push button to step through programmed tracks and the CLEAR Push button to re move any unwanted selections Figure 24 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 Programmed gt SACD PROG Track s Refer to pe m figure 25 pe Note To momentarily stop playback press the PAU
24. g connection Ne gt Table of Contents DE LV LAS CEE OD ee een 2 Table of 811 11211 en den 3 Thank You and Please Take a Moment 4 Technical Assistance and Customer Service 4 General Information 4 Connector Cable Information 4 Disc Information oeste 5 Introd etion u uu u 00un Br 5 Performance Feat bes cease caet ette eres notior oai pe 5 DORE EX 6 SA OR RR RS 7 Connections Rear Panel ConnectlofiS aueesie reto ette ote aep 8 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 ZI AR n 12 Front Panel Information Displays 13 Remote Control Remote Control Push buttons 14 How to use the Remote Control 15 Operation How to Operate the MCD301 an 16 Additional Information pere e een ee 22 Packing last VICE OU 23 Copyright 2009 by McIntosh Laboratory Inc Thank You nm X Am T Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD301 SACD CD Player ranks you at the very top among discrimi nating music listeners You now have The Best The McIntosh dedication
25. he Front Panel Information Display while in the program mode Melntosh Note The Remote Control Push buttons not identified are for use with other McIntosh Products How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MCD301 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 Note The Play and Pause Push buttons have been combined into a single rocker type push button Press the upper portion where the symbol is for playback and press the lower portion where the Il symbol is for pausing the playback of a disc 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 10 Push button followed by the 0 9 Push button For example to access Disc Track 23 press the 10 Push button twice and then the 3 Push button Pause Press the PAUSE II Push button to temporarily stop disc playback at any time Press the PLAY Push button to resume playback Note The Play and Pause Push buttons have been combined into a single rocker type push button
26. n Display allows for either Track or Time indications To change from the default setting of Track indication to Time press the TIME Push button on the Front Panel or the DISP TIME Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figures 6 on page 16 and figure 36 The Time Display pm Choices are Single Track Elapse Time figures 29 and 30 Single Track Remaining Time figures 3 and 32 or Total Tracks Remaining Time figures 33 and 34 Display Brightness The MCD301 Front Panel Information Display has two brightness settings To change from the default setting brightest of the two perform the follow ing 1 If the MCD301 is play ing a disc press the STOP Push button 2 Press and hold the PAUSE II Push button until the brightness level of the two Front Panel Displays chang es then release the PAUSE II Push button Note Depending on the brightness setting before pressing the push button the intensity will go from high to low or low to high Figure 34 Resetting the MCD301 In the unlikely event the MCD301 stops functioning the microprocessors can be reset by performing the following 1 Press and hold in the STOP Push button for ap proximately three seconds The Front Panel Display on the Left side will indicate INI TIAL release your finger from STOP Push button Refer to figure 35 2 Press and hold in the STAND BY ON Push button for ap p
27. roximately five seconds Refer gt 5 to figure 6 on page 16 When the STANDBY ON LED is no longer illuminated release the STANDBY ON Push button 4 When the STANDBY ON LED is illuminated press the STANDBY ON Push button the MCD301 will resume nor mal operation Note This can be performed with the MCD301 On or in the Standby Mode c ED PAGE LEVEL GEN RED GRN YEL BLU Mintosh Figure 36 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 con trol 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 Refer to the listing below and figures 37 and 38 MCD301 Remote Control McIntosh Remote Control Push button Keypad Push button Il Pause E Enter Disc Layer SACD CD Review Level Channel Seek Down Level Channel Seek Up 10 FM Intro AM 20 POWER ACCON ACCOFF HOME 9 2 INFO E e b E Efek DISC VOLUME MeIntesh Figure 42 CD TUNER AUX ter
28. sc Tray opens to Adjusts the listening On Indicator load and unload a disc volume level Connection for low Allows moving IR Sensor receives Standby Power impedance dynamic backward or forward commands from a On Indicator headphones for private one track at a time Remote Control listening VG me MTRACK py Me nlns h LEVEL dir MCD301 SACD CD PLAYER PT HEADPHONES A SACD CD TIME RANDOM STOP PAUSE PLAY OPEN CLOSE I ON QJ GJ CJ OCO A Selects SACD Selects the Use to Pause Opens and Closes or CD Audio Random Track during play the disc tray for Tracks from a Playback Mode back loading or unloading hybrid disc discs Push to mute the audio at rear Selects various Front Panel Stops disc Starts disc STANDBY ON Push button switches panel Audio Output Connectors playback times Information playback playback the MCD301 ON or OFF Standby Headphones are not affected for indication on Displays and resets the microprocessors the display 12 Front Panel Information Displays Indicates when Indicates the Programming in the Pause or Program Play Mode is Mode active Indicates the type Indicates of disc loaded CD the Random or SACD Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected Repeat All Tracks Repeat 1 Track or Repeat from point to point B in the selected Track Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded PROG RND S ALL Indicates the volume
29. 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 pos sible 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 Eszrme ure es e me wc g 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 4 Customer Service 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 McIntosh 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
30. tosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcintoshlabs com 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 04113600
31. wer line varies Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accom plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit ting Diodes LEDs This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD301 will be retained for many years i Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD301 Front View of the MCD301 17 1 2 44 45cm LA JkInfosh saw 6 13 69cm 15 24cm am m OO OO use is a c C Side View of the MCD301 15 7 8 40 32cm 5 8 14 1 2 1 59cm 36 83cm 4 13 16 3 16 E 12 22 0 48cm en Rear View ofthe MCD301 2 13 16 _ 2 06cm 1 1 Q 43 18 2 a uu 19 916 8506 5 08 26 83cm 4 92cm F ps MODa01 UU FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS nt 4 5 8 J san e i n 56656 11 75cm e CLASS 1 IS ri HOGELECTRIOUE N 13 1 4 33 65cm Installation Installation The MCD301 can be placed upright on a table or shelf
32. ying the disc Il SA CD Figure 15 Track Back Return to the beginning of the Track currently playing by rotating the MCD301 Front Panel TRACK BACK M4 Control counterclockwise and then releasing the control or momentarily pressing the 4 Push button on the Remote Control Rotate and hold the TRACK BACK 4 Control or press and hold the M4 Push button on the Remote Control for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks Refer to figures 6 and 16 Track Next Advance to the next Track by rotating the MCD301 Front Panel TRACK NEXT Control clockwise and then releasing the control or momentarily pressing the gt gt Push button on the Remote Control Rotate and hold the TRACK NEXT Control or press and hold the gt gt Push button on the Remote Control for rapid selection of the next desired Track Refer to figures 6 and 16 Fast Forward or Reverse Using the Remote Control press the Fast Forward or Reverse Push button to search back and forth rapidly through a Track on a disc To return to normal playback release the same Fast Forward or Reverse Push button Refer to figure 16 Stop Mode Press the STOP Push button at any time to stop Playback To listen to the disc again press the PLAY Push button and playback will start from the begin ning of the disc Volume Level The MCD301 has both Fixed and Variable Output Level Connections The Variable Output Level Con nections Rear Panel
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