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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com MCD85 SACD/CD Player Owner’s Manual...
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The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance.
The MCD85 SACD/CD Player marries McIntosh’s long Table of Contents tradition of uncompromising quality with the latest Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ......3 cutting edge innovations to bring you an unsurpassed Make a Note ..............3 Safety First ..............
Where to put it component such as a high-powered amplifier. If all • 2 inches (5.1cm) on each side of the MCD85 so the components are installed in a single cabinet, a that airflow is not obstructed quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in •...
The Left Knob, labeled BACK and NEXT on above Typically, either CD or Stereo. Stereo will play in long as AC Power is connected to the MCD85. the Knob and PUSH-SETUP below. SACD mode if supported on that disc. A regular...
One 1/8-inch Data Output jack (OUT) The Balanced Output (BAL L and BAL R) allows Two Digital Coax Inputs the MCD85 to be connected to a Balanced Input One 1/8-inch Power Control (trigger) Output (OUT) Two Digital Optical Inputs (typically a preamplifier). To use the XLR output,...
Figure 05– XLR pin diagram (standard 15 ampere IEC) located in the rear right Typical RS232 settings are: corner of the MCD85. Plug the male end of the AC • 8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit Unbalanced RCA/Phono Output Power Cord into a grounded and functioning AC •...
Digital signals can be sent IR IN OPTICAL 1 OPTICAL 2 IR Sensor to OPTICAL or COAX Inputs Connect to AC Outlet MCD85 SACD/CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS USB cable to computer...
Click “Finish” when drvier is installed component. The MCD85’s display will show the sampling rate To connect a McIntosh unit to a Data Port, use a or bit rate for the USB input. 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug cable, Figure 10.
AutoMute Firmware is internal software that controls the The Automute Feature helps to ensure noise free To power on the MCD85, press and release the Right MCD85’s functionality. playback of streaming music via the USB Input. Knob. To power the MCD85 off, do this again.
Data Port connections allow the Remote Control Control. See “Remote Control Buttons” on page 13. are: commands sent to the MCD85 to be sent to The Program Playback feature allows the playback 8 bit, No parity and 1 stop bit components attached via the Data Ports.
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) Indicates the type Indicates the MultiChannnel Indicates the RANDom Indicates when the tracks on the of disc loaded, Layer of the SACD Disc Play Mode is active disc are MP3 or WMA encoded. CD or SACD is active.
SACD or CD disc Select Disc, USB Mode or Coax/Optical Digital Inputs Press to FAST-REVERSE thru the current selection Press to STOP disc playback Note: The Remote Control Push-buttons not identified are for use with other McIntosh Products...
1/4 inch (0.63cm) Standby, less than 0.5 watt Harmonic Distortion • Lift the door up to reveal the batteries Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MCD85 for the 0.02% @ 1000Hz • Remove the old batteries correct voltage.
Foam MCD85 Top Cover • When “INITIALIZED” appears on the Display, release the Left Knob and STOP button Sheet The MCD85 should be reset in a few more seconds. Slit Score Accessories Foam Pad Bottom Foam Upper Ring Foam Ring...
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The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A. McIntosh Part No. 24110300...
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