McIntosh MS300 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for McIntosh MS300. We have 4 McIntosh MS300 manuals available for free PDF download: User Manual, Advanced User's Manual, Service Manual, Quick Setup

McIntosh MS300 User Manual (110 pages)

MUSIC SERVER

Brand: McIntosh | Category: Server | Size: 15.63 MB

Table of Contents
6
Product Introduction

12
Table of Contents

12
- About this Manual
  12
- Record Your Serial Number
  12
- Manual Disclaimers
  12
- Warnings and Precautions
  12
- Contact Information
  13
- Copyright
  14
- Terms and Definitions
  14
Setup

15
- Quick Setup Guide
  15
- Power States
  16
- Front Panel Overview
  17
- Rear Panel Overview
  18
- Remote Control Overview
  20
- Entering Text with the Remote Control
  20
  - Entering Numeric Entry Mode
    20
  - Typing Characters with the Remote
    20
Getting Music into Ms300

22
- Recording from the Internal CD
  23
- Recording from an External Changer
  24
- Importing Music Files
  31
  - System Requirements
    32
  - Audio File Requirements
    32
  - Cover Art Image Requirements
    32
  - Importing from a PC
    33
  - Importing from a Mac
    34
- Recording from Other External Sources
  36
- Erasing CD-Rw Disc
  37
Listening to Music

38
- Browsing Your Music Library
  38
- Show and Hide Tracks
  38
- Playing the Current Title
  39
- Selecting a Different Song
  39
- Changing the Guide View
  40
  - View by Artist
    40
  - View by Title
    40
  - View by Song
    41
  - View by Cover
    41
- Changing the Current Play Mode
  41
- Viewing by Genre
  42
Listening to Internet Radio

43
- Browsing Internet Radio Stations
  43
- Playing the Current Station
  44
Managing Your Media

45
- Creating Playlists
  45
- Creating Groups
  47
- Adding Internet Radio Stations
  49
- Updating the Internet Radio Stations List
  50
- Editing Music Information
  51
- Editing Radio Information
  56
- Editing Playlists
  57
- Editing Groups
  58
- Deleting Music
  59
- Deleting Playlists
  60
- Deleting Groups
  61
Creating Cds

62
- Creating a Custom MIX CD
  62
- Duplicating a CD
  64
- Recording from an External Source
  65
Setting User Preferences

66
- Setting the Screen Saver Preferences
  66
  - Activation Idle Time
    66
  - Mode
    66
- Photo Screen Saver Mode
  67
- Setting Your Time Zone
  68
- Setting Your Zip Code
  69
- Enabling Password Protection
  70
- Choosing Your Network Connection
  71
  - Testing the Your Connection
    72
  - Ethernet Settings
    73
  - Dialup Settings
    74
- Setting the Ms300 Server Settings
  75
- Configuring a Ms300 Server
  76
- Configuring a Ms300 Client
  76
- Peer to Peer Music Sharing
  77
- Selecting the Audio Encoder Type
  78
- Setting the Disc Insert Preferences
  79
- Video Output Preferences
  80
- Looking up Disc Information
  86
- Recording from External Changers
  90
  - Automatically Recording Cds
    91
  - Recording a Range of Cds
    92
  - Recording All Cds
    93
- Controlling Ms300 from Other Devices
  94
- Ms300 Utilities
  95
  - Restarting the System
    96
  - Updating the Software
    97
Controlling Ms300 from a Web Browser

98
Backup and Restore

101
- Ms300 Music Backup
  101
- Ms300 Music Restore
  101
Troubleshooting

102
- Network Problems
  102
- Software Update Problems
  102
- Recording Problems
  102
Additional Information

103
- Mcintosh PRODUCT SUPPORT
  103
- Specifications
  104
  - Audio Speciﬁcations
    104
  - Video Speciﬁcations
    104
  - General Speciﬁcations
    104
  - FCC Part 15, Subpart B
    105
Gracenote® End-User License Agreement

106
- Packing Instructions
  108

McIntosh MS300 Advanced User's Manual (65 pages)

Music server

Brand: McIntosh | Category: Server | Size: 1.63 MB

Table of Contents
2
About this Guide

4
- What this Guide Covers
  4
- Guide Updates
  4
Additional Connection and Hookup Information

5
- Digital Audio Inputs
  5
- Audio Outputs
  5
- Video Outputs
  6
- RS-232 Connections
  7
- External Modem Connections
  7
- IR Connections
  7
- Ethernet Connections
  8
- External Changer Connections
  11
MS300 Networking: Beyond Ethernet

13
- Wireless Networking
  13
- Powerline Networking
  14
- HPNA Networking
  15
Registration

16
- Testing a Broadband Connection
  16
- Testing a Dialup Connection
  17
Retail Demo Mode

19
What Is FLAC

20
- Notable Features of FLAC
  20
- What FLAC Is Not
  21
Backup and Restore

23
- MS300 Music Backup
  23
- MS300 Music Restore
  24
- About ID3 Tags
  24
Advanced Utilities

25
- Restore Factory Defaults
  26
- Force Re-Registration
  26
- Library Index Rebuild
  27
- Lookup All Covers
  28
Remote Control Programming

29
- Controlling One or more Ms300S
  29
- Controlling Other Components
  30
- Changing the Volume Lock
  32
- Resetting the MS Source Buttons
  32
- Using the Macro Key
  33
- Manufacturer IR Codes
  35
Keyboard Programming

39
- Programming the Keyboard to Control MS1, MS2, MS3, or MS4 Sources
  39
- Programming the Universal Source Buttons
  41
Mcintosh IR Key Codes

42
- IR Remote RC6 Mode 6A Key Codes
  42
- Discrete RC6 Mode 6A Key Codes
  43
Control Cable Pin-Outs and Requirements

44
External Control Protocol Specification

45
- Commands and Responses Overview
  45
- External Control Command Structure
  45
- Command Responses
  45
- Unsolicited Status Events
  46
- Remote Button / Keyboard Commands
  49
- Database Commands
  52
- Status Commands
  58
- Control Commands
  59
Optional Accessories

61
- Hayes Compatible Modem
  61
- MS300 to Sony DVD Changer Serial Cable
  61
- Optical Digital Audio Cable (3')
  61
- MS300 IR Keyboard
  61
- MS300 IR Remote
  62
Technical Support

63
Troubleshooting

64
- Network Problems
  64
- Software Update Problems
  64
- Recording Problems
  64
- Repeated Lockup or Crash Problems
  65

McIntosh MS300 Service Manual (14 pages)

Music server

Brand: McIntosh | Category: Server | Size: 2.2 MB

McIntosh MS300 Quick Setup (2 pages)

Music server

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