Owner's Manual

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Thank you from all of us at McIntosh
Your new RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker System is a
precision instrument that will provide many years of
enjoyment. Please take a few moments to familiarize
yourself with the features and instructions to get the
maximum performance from your equipment.
If you need further technical assistance, please contact
your dealer who may be more familiar with your
particular setup including other brands. You can also
contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the
unlikely event of needing service.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Technical Assistance:
Phone: [phone]
Customer Service (for repairs):
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: support
@
mcintoshlabs.com
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
Make a Note
For future reference, you can jot down your serial
number and purchase information here. We can
identify your purchase from this information if the
occasion should arise. The serial number is located on
the back label of the RS250.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
Table of Contents
Safety First .............................. 2
FCC Information (For US Customers) ......... 2
IC Information (Canadian Customers) ......... 2
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ......... 3
Make a Note ............................. 3
Trademark and License Information .......... 4
Quick Start (Bluetooth) .................... 4
More Connections......................... 5
AirPlay 2 ............................. 5
Wi-Fi connection using an iOS Device ...... 5
Ethernet .............................. 5
Setting up Wi-Fi Without Ethernet ......... 5
Chromecast ........................... 5
Note About Initial Network Connection . . . . . 6
Roon................................. 6
Tidal Connect.......................... 6
Spotify Connect ........................ 6
Qualcomm
®
aptX™ Audio ............... 6
Buttons and Switches on the Back ............ 6
Master Power Switch .................... 6
CEC Button ........................... 6
Inputs and Outputs on the Back .............. 7
Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AUX ................................. 7
HDMI ARC (Connecting to your TV) ...... 7
Data Output ........................... 7
Trig Out (Power Control)................. 7
Service ............................... 7
Subwoofer Output ...................... 7
Front View Labeled & Installing the Grille . . . . . .8
Remote Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Changing the Remote’s Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Description of Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . .10
The Knobs and LEDs on the Front........... 10
The Right Knob ....................... 10
The Left Knob ........................ 10
Network/Wi-Fi Indicator LED ............11
Automatic Input Select ..................11
Sleep Mode LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Input Indicators ........................11
Rear View Labeled ........................11
Rear Connections .........................11
Ethernet Port ..........................11
AC Connector .........................11
USB Service Port.......................11
HDMI and Optical Gain Adjustment ......... 12
The Browser Interface .................... 12
OVERVIEW Menu .................... 12
SETTINGS Menu ..................... 12
UPDATE Menu ....................... 14
Re-packing the RS250 .................... 15
Technical Specifications................... 15
List of Figures
Figure 1– Scan for bluetooth devices ......... 4
Figure 2– Ethernet connection .............. 5
Figure 3– 3.5mm Plug for AUX Input......... 7
Figure 4– 3.5mm Plug for Data Input ......... 7
Figure 5– 3.5mm Plug for Power Control ...... 7
Figure 6– Front View...................... 8
Figure 7– Installing the Grille............... 8
Figure 8– Sliding open the Remote ........... 9
Figure 9– Remote Control Diagram ......... 10
Figure 10– Rear View .....................11
Figure 11– OVERVIEW submenu........... 13
Figure 12– SETTINGS submenu............ 13
Figure 13– UPDATE submenu ............. 14
Figure 14– Packing Material ............... 15