McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York MCT500 SACD/CD Transport 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 MCT500 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 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 MCT500 SACD/CD Transport. 2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are available at the MCT Digital Audio Output Connector. Compact Discs Audio Signals are available at the Digital Audio Output XRL, Optical, Coaxial and MCT Connectors. 3. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit.
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Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCT500. Front View of the MCT500 17-1/2" 44.5cm 5-3/8" 13.7cm 6" 15.2cm Side View of the MCT500 16-3/8" 41.6cm 14-1/2" 36.8cm 3/16" 0.5cm Rear View of the MCT500 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 MCT500 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 MCT500 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 MCT500 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 POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh component and POWER CONTROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component Connect the MCT500 power cord to a live AC outlet.
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Connections to Analog Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier Connections to Analog Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier The MCT500 Digital Audio MCT Output Connector outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals when connected to a compatible McIntosh Preamplifier or Integrated Amplifier. Power Control provides the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from a Preamplifier or Integrated Amplifier via the PWR CTRL (Power Control) Connection.
Connections to Digital Preamplifier Connections to Digital Preamplifier The MCT500 Digital Audio MCT Output Connector outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals when connected to a compatible McIntosh Digital Preamplifier. Power Control provides the ability to be remotely switched On/Off from the Digital Preamplifier via the PWR CTRL (Power Control) Connection. The MCT500 Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation of basic functions using the Digital Preamplifier Remote Control.
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack Select between Disc Playback or USB Playback Disc Tray opens to load and unload a disc Standby Power On Indicator and the color indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature USB Drive Input Connector for USB Flash Memory Drives 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 indic
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 All (Tracks) or Repeat 1 (Track) Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates the total disc remaining playback time or the current
Remote Control Push-Buttons for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback 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 Use to select disc tracks or any numbered operation Use to CLEAR the last programmed track 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.
How to use the Remote Control for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback How to use the Remote Control for CD Disc and SACD Disc Playback The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for the MCT500 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.
Remote Control Push-Buttons for Playback of Data CD, Data DVD Disc and USB Flash Memory Data Drive 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 Refer to page 22 for information on the use of Push-buttons 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 for playback of Data CD, Data DVD Disc and USB Flash Memory Data Drive Access the TEXT Display Mode when playing back a music track Refer to page 22 for information on the use of DIS
How to use the Remote Control for Playback of Data CD Disc, Data DVD Disc and USB Flash Memory Data Drive How to use the Remote Control for Playback of Data CD Disc, Data DVD Disc and USB Flash Memory Data Drive The Remote Control is capable of performing most Operating Functions for Data Disc and the USB Flash Memory on the MCT500.
How to Operate the MCT500 Power On and Off The LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCT500 is connected to AC Power. Refer to figure 1. The LED also indicates the status of the Auto Off Feature. When the MCT500 is in the Standby Mode, green illumination Figure 1 indicates the Auto Off Feature is enabled (default setting) and red illumination indicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled. For additional information refer to “Power Mode” on page 23.
How to Operate the MCT500 press the DISC LAYER Push-button until the Front Panel Display indicates the desired layer. 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.
How to Operate the MCT500, con’t Stop Mode 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. Direct Track Selection The MCT500 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.
How to Operate the MCT500, con’t 12 58m32s 4 Notes: 1. The MCT500 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. Figure 27 2.
How to Operate the MCT500, con’t tracks contained in the folder. The Folder Mode will play back the tracks contained in the selected folder. Refer to figure 39. 1 mp-3 Figure 39 1. Press the PLAY/PAUSEf/ Push-button to start Playback. Refer to figure 40. 4 2m15s Figure 40 After all the tracks have been played the MCT500 will stop. 1RWH 8VH WKH Ÿ XS DQG ź GRZQ GLUHFWLRQDO 3XVK buttons to select folders on the disc.
How to Operate the MCT500, con’t Display Modes The MCT500 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 figures 24, 41, 42 and 43.
How to Operate the MCT500, con’t Resetting the MCT500 FIRST PROCEDURE In the unlikely event the MCT500 stops functioning, first try resetting the Main (System) Microprocessor by performing the following: 1. Switch Off the MCT500 by using the STANDBY/ ON Front Panel Push-button. Then simultaneously press and hold in the Front Panel STANDBY/ON and DISC LAYER Push-button until the illumination of the LED above the STANDBY/ON Pushbutton goes Off. 2. Press the STAND/BY Push-button to switch the MCT500 back On.
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6SHFL¿FDWLRQV Digital Audio Specifications General Specifications Digital Audio Output Format Coaxial and Optical: SPDIF (PCM1), IEC958 44.1kHz to 192KHz/24Bit Digital MCT: SPDIF (PCM2), IEC958 44.1kHz to 96KHz/24-Bit SACD DSD Data DVD up to DSD128 Transport Laser Type: Twin Beam Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD) Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I Digital Audio Outputs Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohms Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (TOS Link) XLR(AES/EBU): 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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1A MCT500 Connections to Analog Preamplifier and Integrated Amplifier Note: Refer to the MCT500 Owner’s Manual page 10 for additional connection information. Connection Legend: Data Cable*Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable RS232 Cable Power Control Cable* Ground Wire Audio Signal Cable AC Power Cords Video Signal Cable Loudspeaker Cable RF Signal Cable * 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
1B MCT500 Connections to Digital Preamplifier Note: Refer to the MCT500 Owner’s Manual page 11 for additional connection information. Connection Legend: Data Cable*Digital Signal Cable Sensor/Keypad Cable RS232 Cable Power Control Cable* Ground Wire Audio Signal Cable AC Power Cords Video Signal Cable Loudspeaker Cable RF Signal Cable * 2 conductor shielded with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug on each end.
MCT500 sacd/cd transport ■ Be transported into your music with the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport. ■ Can be paired with any product that has standard digital inputs and a digital-to-analog convertor (DAC) including select McIntosh home theater processors, integrated amplifiers and preamplifiers. ■ Proprietary MCT output connects to select McIntosh products with an MCT input to playback the high definition audio found on SACDs. ■ All common disc types can be played including SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R.
MCT500 sacd/cd transport Disc Formats: SACD, CD, CD-R/RW and DVD-R; popular file formats such as AAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD (up to DSD128), FLAC, MP3, WAV (up to 24-bit/192kHz) and WMA Compatible with the following McIntosh models containing digital inputs: Home Theater Processors: MX160, MX151, MX150, MX136, MX135, MX134, MX132, MX122, MX121, MX120, MX119, MHT200, MHT100 Digital Audio Outputs: 1 Balanced 1 Coax 1 Optical 1 MCT Digital Preamplifiers: D1100*, D150*, D100 Digital Audio Output Formats: Balance
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.
