McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MCD350 SACD/CD Player Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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Thank You Customer Service Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD350 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 visual and musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
General Information 1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MCD350 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 MCD350 Digital 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.
General Information, Disc Information, Cable Information, Introduction and Performance Features Introduction The McIntosh MCD350 SACD/CD Player offers the latest in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction of audio program sources. A full complement of performance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless realism.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD350. Front View of the MCD350 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MCD350 16-3/8" 41.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MCD350 17-1/8" 43.5cm 4-5/8" 11.8cm 13/16" 2.1cm 10-9/16" 26.8cm 1-15/16" 4.9cm 13 -1/4" 33.7cm 6 2" 4-7/8" 12.8cm 5.
Installation Installation The MCD350 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 MCD350 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MCD350 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections IR IN for connecting an IR Receiver UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS supply analog audio signals to Unbalanced Inputs of other components POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component AUDIO OUTPUTS BALANCED supply analog audio signals to Balanced Inputs of other components DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS OPTICAL and COAXIAL send a Digital Audio Signal to a Preamplifier or an A/V Control Center with a D/
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MCD350 Connections The MCD350 has the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier via the Power Control connection. The MCD350 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the McIntosh Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier Remote Control. With an external sensor connected to the MCD350, remote control operation is possible from another room and/or when the MCD350 is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
MCD350 Connections Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier Optional Digital Connection IR Sensor Connect to AC Outlet 11
Front Panel Displays and Push-buttons Select between Total Remaining Time, Single Track Remaining Time or Track Time IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Standby Power On Indicator and the color indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Selects the SACD Stereo, SACD Multichannel or CD Audio Track from a hybrid disc Move backward one track at a time 12 Move forward one track at a time Note: For additional information refer to page20.
Front Panel Information Displays Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates when the Track Number is being displayed Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All (Tracks) or Repeat 1 (Track) Indicates the total disc remaining playback time or the current track remaining playback time Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded In
Remote Control Push-Buttons SHIFT push-button with LED Indicators used to select a push-button function with white or gold color nomenclature Momentarily press to Power ON or OFF Push-buttons 2, 4, 6 and 8 used for navigating up, down, left, right through tracks/folders Push-button 5 used to Enter the track/folder indicated on the McIntosh Front Panel Display Use to CLEAR the last programmed track Use to direct access tracks 10 and above Use to select disc tracks or any numbered operation Access the
How to use the Remote Control How to use the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MCD350 SACD/CD Player. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this manual for additional information using this Remote Control. Dual Function Remote Control Push-buttons If at any time the HR086 Remote Control seems unresponsive to the desired Remote Control Command, it may be necessary to select the color of the Pushbutton nomenclature for the desired command.
How to Operate the MCD350 Power On and Off The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD350 is connected to AC Power. Refer to figure 1. The LED also indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature. When the MCD350 is in the Standby Mode, green illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is enabled Figure 1 (default setting) and red illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled. For additional information refer to “Power Mode” on page 20.
How to Operate the MCD350 Selection of a different Layer (CD, Stereo or Multichannel) can occur during playback of a disc by pressing the DISC LAYER Push-button once to see the current selection and a second or third time to select the desired Layer. S T E R E O Figure 13 Refer to figures 13, 14 and 15. The Player will stop playing the current MULTI Layer and then load the desired Lay- Figure 14 ers’ Table of Contents (Number of tracks and Total Playing Time).
How to Operate the MCD350, con’t Direct Track Selection The MCD350 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, Disc, Program Mode or Random Play Mode on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 2 and 25. 1.
How to Operate the MCD350, con’t 12 58m32s Figure 28 will first indicate track 6 followed by indicating the total number of tracks and total playback time for the current program. Refer to figures 29 and 30. 6 m s 4m59s Figure 30 3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining Tracks 4 and 2. Refer to figures 31 thru 34. 4 m s Figure 31 2 8m28s Figure 32 2 m s Figure 33 3 15m53s Figure 34 4. To start playback of the just entered program, press the PLAY/PAUSE/; Push-button.
How to Operate the MCD350, con’t Display Modes The MCD350 Front Panel Display indicates both track number and playing time. There are three playing time display indications: track elapse time, track remaining time or disc remaining time. To change from the default setting of track elapse time, press the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figure 25 on page 18, along with figures 41, 42 and 43.
How to Operate the MCD350, con’t Resetting the MCD350 In the unlikely event the MCD350 stops functioning, first try resetting the Main (System) microprocessor by performing the following: 1. Simultaneously press and hold in the Front Panel TIME and DISC LAYER Push-buttons until the illumination of the LED above the STAND/BY Push-button goes Off. The MCD350 will then switch Off. 2. Press the STAND/BY Push-button to switch the MCD350 back On.
Specifications Audio Specifications Digital Audio Specifications General Specifications Disc Formats CD, SACD, MP3 and WMA Digital Output Format SPDIF (PCM1) Fixed Output level 2.0Vrms Unbalanced 4.0Vrms Balanced Digital Output Sample Rate Up to 24-Bit/192kHz Transport Laser Type: Twin Beam Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD) Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I Output Impedance 600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced Frequency Response 4Hz to 40,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD) 4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±0.
Packing Instructions Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition.
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