McIntosh MCD550 User Manual

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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 instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa-
ratus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. 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 t into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by
the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specied by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when mov-
ing the cart/apparatus combina-
tion 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 qualied service person-
nel. Servicing is 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 moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects lled
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, re or the like.
19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a
mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Copyright 2013 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ..................................................2-3
Table of Contents .......................................................3
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .............4
General Information ..................................................4
Connector and Cable Information .............................4
Disc Information ........................................................ 5
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................5
Dimensions ................................................................6
Installation .................................................................7
Connections:
Rear Panel Connections ............................................. 8
MCD550 Connections ...............................................10
Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) ............. Mc1A
MCD550 Direct to Power Amplifier Connections ...11
Connection Diagram (Separate Sheet) ............... Mc1B
Front Panel Features:
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons
and Jack .....................................................................12
Front Panel Displays .................................................13
Remote Control:
Remote Control Push-buttons ................................... 14
How to use the Remote Control ................................15
Operation:
How to Operate the MCD550 ............................. 16-22
Additional Information:
Photos .................................................................. 23-25
Specifications ........................................................... 26
Packing Instruction ...................................................27

McIntosh MCD550 Specifications

General

SACD playback	Yes
CD changer	-
Device type	Personal CD player
Product color	Black, Silver
Channels quantity	2 channels
Playback disc types	CD
Frequency range	4 - 40000 Hz
Audio formats supported	MP3, WMA
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)	0.0015 %
Package weight	19200 g
Volume control	Rotary

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	483 mm
Width	445 mm
Height	153 mm
Weight	12700 g