McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MCT450 SACD/CD Transport Owner’s Manual 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appaUDWXV LQFOXGLQJ DPSOL¿HUV WKDW SURGXFH KHDW 9.
Thank You Customer Service Connector and Cable Information Your decision to own this McIntosh MCT450 SACD/ CD Transport 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.
General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features 'LJLWDO ',1 &DEOH The Digital DIN Cable supplied with the MCT450 is a McIntosh Designed Custom Cable. A substitute cable will not work with the MCT450 and McIntosh Preamplifiers with a Digital DIN Connector. If it should become necessary to replace the supplied Digital DIN cable, order part number 171923 from the McIntosh Parts Department. Disc Information 1.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCT450. Front View of the MCT450 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MCT450 16-3/8" 41.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MCT450 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 MCT450 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 MCT450 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 MCT450 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing.
Rear Panel Connections XLR DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends a PCM Digital Signal to a Preamplifier with internal D/A Converter to decode the signal into analog audio DATA IN receives control data from a McIntosh Control Center DIN DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT sends PCM or SACD Digital Signal to a Preamplifier with internal D/A Converter to decode the signal into analog audio Connect the MCT450 power cord to a live AC outlet.
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Connections using Digital DIN Output Connections using Digital DIN Output The MCT450 Digital Audio DIN Output Connector outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals when connected to a compatible McIntosh Preamplifier. Power Control provides the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Control Center via the Power Control connection. The MCT450 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the Preamplifier Remote Control.
Connections using Digital Coaxial, Optical or XLR Connections using Digital Coaxial, Optical or XLR The MCT450 may be connected to a preamplifier via the Coaxial, Optical or XLR Digital Balanced Output Connections for playback of discs with PCM Digital Signals. Note: For playback of SACD Discs, the Digital DIN Output Connection between the MCT450 and Digital DIN Audio Input on a Preamplifier is required.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Standby Power On Indicator and the color indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature Select between Total Remaining Time, Single Track Remaining Time or Track Time Selects the SACD or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc Move backward one track at a time 12 IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control Move forward one track at a time Stops disc playback Front Panel Display indicates various operatio
Front Panel Information Display 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 $OO 7UDFNV RU 5HSHDW 7UDFN Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates the total disc remaining playback time or the current track remaining playback time Ind
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 MCT450 SACD/CD Transport. If at any time the Player seems unresponsive to the desired Remote Control Command, it may be necessary to select the color of the push-button nomenclature for the desired command.
How to Operate the MCT450 Power On and Off The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCT450 is connected to AC Power. Refer to figure 1. The LED also indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature. When the MCT450 is in the Standby Mode, green illumination Figure 1 indicates the Auto Off Feature is enabled GHIDXOW VHWWLQJ DQG UHG LOOXPLQDWLRQ LQdicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled. For additional information refer to “Power Mode” on page 20.
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How to Operate the MCT450, con’t 6WRS 0RGH Press the STOP Push-button at any time to stop Playback. To listen to the disc again, press the PLAY/ PAUSEf/ Push-button and playback will start from the beginning of the disc. 'LUHFW 7UDFN 6HOHFWLRQ The MCT450 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Track currently playing. Use the Remote Control 180(5,& 3XVK EXWWRQ V WR HQWHU WKH GHVLUHG 7UDFN Number. Refer to pages 14 and 15 for additional information using the Remote Control.
How to Operate the MCT450, con’t 12 58m32s 4 Notes: 1. The MCT450 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 SHIFT Push-button and then the RANDOM Push-button twice to access the Program Mode. Refer to figures 2, 24 and 27.
How to Operate the MCT450, con’t by the track contained in the folder second. The Folder Mode will play back the tracks contained in the selected folder. Refer to figure 39. fault setting of track elaspe time, press the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 24, 41, 42 and 43. 1 1 mp-3 1m35s Figure 41 Figure 39 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSEf/ Push-button to start Playback. Refer to figure 40.
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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. If D VKLSSLQJ FDUWRQ RU DQ\ RI WKH L
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MCT450 sacd/cd transport ■ The MCT450 can be paired with any McIntosh product that contains digital inputs. This includes home theater processors, integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. ■ Digital balanced, coaxial, optical and DIN outputs are available to allow you to connect the MCT450 to a variety of devices. The unique DIN output connects to select McIntosh models with a DIN input for the purest possible sound quality.
MCT450 sacd/cd transport Disc Formats: SACD, Hybrid SACD, CD, CD-R/RW (MP3 and WMA) Digital Audio Outputs: Coaxial: 0.5V p-p@75ohms Optical: -15~-20dBm (TOS Link) XLR: 5V p-p@110ohms (AES/EBU) DIN: 3V @110ohms Digital Audio Outputs Format: Coaxial: SPDIF, IEC958 Optical: SPDIF, IEC958 XLR: SPDIF, IEC958 DIN: SPDIF, IEC958/DSD (SACD) Overall Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/2” (44.5cm) x 6” (15.3cm) x 19” (48.3cm) Weight: 26 lbs (11.8kg) net, 40.5 lbs (18.
HOME ELECTRONICS THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY W elcome to the family of McIntosh owners. This is the Warranty for your new McIntosh Home Electronic Product (the “Product”). Your Product has been designed to give many years of trouble-free performance. Nonetheless, failures do sometimes occur even with equipment as well-built as McIntosh’s.
Scope and Duration of Warranty Parts and Occurrences that are not Covered by the Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions stated below, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. (“McIntosh”) warrants to the original owner that this Product shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a term of three (3) years from the date when it was purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
