The exclamation point within an equi- The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert lateral triangle is intended to alert the the user to the presence of uninsulated user to the presence of important op- “dangerous voltage”...
Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-723-3636 Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as- sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Connector Information 1. It is recommended that a qualified professional assist you in XLR Connectors: the choice and installation of a McIntosh Audio System for Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Ana- your home. log Audio Output Connectors on the MDA1000. Refer to 2.
Remote Power Control In/Out allows the MDA1000 to turn The MDA1000 utilizes McIntosh’s own specially designed On/Off with a McIntosh Audio Control Center. The Data 24-bit Balanced Parallel Digital to Analog Converter Circu- Port Input allows Remote Control Operation from another itry operating at 768kHz.
Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MDA1000. There is additional informa- tion on the next page pertaining to installing the MDA1000 into cabinets. " 44.45cm Front View " 6" 5/16 of the 13.49cm 15.24cm MDA1000...
Installation Installation lation should provide the following minimum spacing di- The MDA1000 can be placed upright on a table or shelf mensions for cool operation. Allow at least 2 inches standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice.
POWER CONTROL IN COAXIAL DIGITAL Balanced DIGITAL receives turn-On signals AUDIO INPUTS re- AUDIO INPUT re- from a McIntosh Compo- ceive digital audio ceives digital audio nent and POWER CON- signals from source signals from the TROL OUT sends turn-On...
The Power Control Connections facilitate the ability to 2. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MDA1000 switch power On and Off to the McIntosh Source Compo- POWER CONTROL OUT Jack to the McIntosh nents automatically with the McIntosh Control Center/ MCD1000 CD Transport Power Control In Jack.
Note: The MDA1000’s UNBALANCED Left and Right DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT number 7. AUDIO OUTPUTS may be used instead of the 3. Connect an Optical Digital Cable from the McIntosh BALANCED Connections. The UNBALANCED and CD Player Optical Digital Audio Output to the BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS may both be used MDA1000 OPTICAL 4 DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT.
Front Panel Controls, Displays, Push-Buttons, and Switch Selects various Digital Adjusts the listening Sources for listening volume level and also selects various setup functions Indicates the Sources, Volume Levels, Opera- tional Functions and Setup Mode Settings IR Sensor for Main Switch turns Remote Con- all AC power com- trol Operation...
How to Operate the Setup Mode Default Settings Your McIntosh MDA1000 has been factory configured for The following listings indicate the default settings and the default operating settings that will allow immediate enjoy- page number for instructions on how to change a setting:...
Setup Display Brightness The Front Panel Alphanumeric DISPLAY Brightness may be varied from the default setting of MAXIMUM (Bright) to MINIMUM (Dim). Follow the steps below for reducing Figure 9 the Display Brightness. Refer to figures 3 and 6. 4. To Re-Title additional input(s) repeat steps 2 and 3. 5.
McIntosh MCD1000 CD “small text descriptions” Transport. Push-buttons whose function is not identified above are for use with other McIntosh Products. The Remote Control shipped with your MDA1000 may differ from the illustration above; however, the functionality is the same.
MDA1000. Note: Remote Control Selection of Digital Inputs can also occur using the Remote Control supplied with a McIntosh Preamplifier, Audio Control Center, A/V Control Center, A/V System Controller, Audio/Video Multizone Control System or Integrated Amplifier. This requires the MDA1000’s DATA IN Jack be connected to...
How to Operate the MDA1000 The McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter has been factory After the first time the MDA1000 is turned On, the alphanumeric display will indicate configured for operating settings that allow immediate en- the last Digital Input Selected and any Re- joyment of superb high fidelity audio without the need for Title change made to that Input.
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How to Operate the MDA1000 selected and the LEVEL Control is rotated or the LEVEL Up(+) / Down (-) Push-buttons on the remote control are pressed, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will momentarily indicate “BYPASS ON”. Refer to figure 10. Setup Pressing the SETUP Push-button activates the Setup Mode of the MDA1000 and allows customizing various operating...
If a shipping car- 034077 Inner carton pad ton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Labora- 017937 Plastic foot tory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 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. 04088301...