McIntosh MS500

10
MS500 Connections
The MS500 has the ability to be remotely switched
On/Off from a McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V Proces-
sor via the Power Control connection. The MS500
Data Port Connection allows for the remote operation
of basic functions using the Preamplifier, Integrated
Amplifier or A/V Control Center Remote Control.
With an external sensor connected to the MS500, re-
mote control operation is possible from another room
and/or when the MS500 is located in a cabinet with
the doors closed.
The connection instructions below together with
the MS500 Connection Diagram on the next page is
an example of a typical audio or audio/video system.
Your system may vary from this, however the actual
components would be connected in a similar manner.
For additional information refer to “Connector and
Cable Information” on page 3.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier,
Integrated Amplifier or A/V Processor Power
Control MAIN (or ACC) Jack to the PWR CTRL
(Power Control) IN Jack on the McIntosh MS500
Music Streamer.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MS500 Music Streamer PWR CTRL OUT Jack to
another component.
3. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Data Control Connections:
4. Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier,
Integrated Amplifier or A/V Processor Data Port
1 Jack to the McIntosh MS500 Music Streamer
DATA IN Jack.
Sensor Connections:
5. Optionally, connect an IR Sensor to the McIntosh
MS500 Music Streamer IR IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
6. Optionally, connect a Cable from the McIntosh
MS500 Music Streamer AUDIO OUTPUT SPDIF
OPTICAL Output to the Digital Audio Input Opti-
cal 1 Input on the Preamplifier, Integrated Ampli-
fier or A/V Processor.
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of
the Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
7. Connect a Cable from the McIntosh MS500 Music
Streamer AUDIO OUTPUT BALANCED connec-
tors to the Preamplifier, Integrated Amplifier or
A/V Processor Balanced 1 Input connectors.
Note: Unbalanced connections may be used instead
of the Balanced Connections.
Digital Video Connections:
8. Connect a HDMI Cable between the HDMI Socket
on the Rear Panel of the MS500 Music Streamer to
a HDMI Input Socket on the HD Monitor/TV.
Notes: 1. If the Monitor/TV has a VGA Input and
no HDMI input, then connect a VGA
cable between the MS500 and the Moni-
tor/TV.
2. The MS500 HDMI Output Socket
provides Video Signals only. For Audio
Signal Playback, perform connections in
step 6 or 7.
Network Connections:
9. Using a CAT 5/6 Ethernet Cable, connect the cable
from the Router to the NET (Network) connector
on the Rear Panel of the MS500.
10. Optionally, connect another CAT 5/6 Ethernet
Cable from the Computer (Network Connector) to
the Router.
Note: For additional information on Networks and
Network Connections refer to the documenta-
tion supplied with the Router and Computer.
AC Power Cords Connections:
11. Locate the plug at the end of the cable coming out
of the supplied AC/DC Power Supply and connect
it to the DC Input connector on the Rear Panel of
the MS500 Music Streamer.
12. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the
socket on the AC/DC Power Supply and a live AC
outlet (that is always On).