McIntosh CD Player MCD201 User Manual

SACD/CD Player  
MCD201  
Owner’s Manual  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549  
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14. Refer all servicing to qualified 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 appara-  
tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not  
operate normally, or has been dropped.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY  
INSTRUCTIONS!  
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE  
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.  
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or  
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liq-  
uids, 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, fire or the like.  
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 instructions.  
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radia-  
tors, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized  
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A ground-  
ing type plug has two blades and a third ground-  
ing prong. The wide blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does  
not fit 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 re-  
ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  
table specified by the manufacturer,  
or sold with the apparatus. When a  
cart is used, use caution when mov-  
ing the cart/apparatus combination  
to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or  
when unused for long periods of time.  
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Thank You  
Table of Contents  
Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD201 SACD/CD  
Player ranks you at the very top among discriminating  
music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh  
dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive  
many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.  
Please take a short time to read the information in this  
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all  
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.  
Safety Instructions............................................................2  
Thank You and Please Take a Moment.............................4  
Technical Assistance and Customer Service....................4  
Table of Contents ..............................................................4  
General Information .........................................................4  
Disc Information...............................................................5  
Connector and Cable Information ....................................5  
Introduction.......................................................................6  
Performance Features .......................................................6  
Dimensions .......................................................................7  
Installation ........................................................................8  
Please Take A Moment  
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer  
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or  
future service. The spaces below have been provided for  
you to record that information:  
Connections:  
Rear Panel Connections....................................................9  
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio ..... 10  
How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier ............. 11  
Serial Number: __________________________________  
Purchase Date: __________________________________  
Dealer Name: ___________________________________  
Front Panel Features:  
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack . 12  
Front Panel Information Display..................................... 13  
Remote Control:  
Technical Assistance  
Remote Control Push-buttons......................................... 14  
How to Operate by Remote Control ............................... 15  
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh  
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar  
with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that  
may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish  
additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can  
receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:  
Operation:  
How to Operate the MCD201 ......................................... 16  
Additional Information:  
Specifications..................................................................22  
Packing Instruction.........................................................23  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-1545  
Fax: 607-724-0549  
General Information  
1. For additional connection information, refer to the  
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to  
the MCD201 SACD/CD Player.  
2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are  
converted internally from Digital to Analog.  
3. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available  
at the Digital Audio Outputs.  
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  
assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the  
McIntosh Service Department at:  
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
2 Chambers Street  
Binghamton, New York 13903  
Phone: 607-723-3515  
Fax: 607-723-1917  
Copyright 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.  
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Disc and Connector Information  
Connector and Cable Information  
Disc Information  
XLR Connectors  
1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs  
with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in  
the MCD201 and should not be tried, as possible dam-  
age may occur.  
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced  
Output Connectors on the MCD201. Refer to the diagram  
for connection:  
PIN 1: Shield/Ground  
PIN 2: + Output  
PIN 3: - Output  
2. The MCD201 SACD/CD Player is designed to play all  
standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official  
Compact Disc Standards which is indicated by the  
Symbol. It will also play most CD-R and CD-RW discs,  
however some recorded discs may not be able to play  
due to the condition of the recording.  
3. CD Audio Discs recorded in the MP3 Format will play-  
back on the MCD201 except discs that contain multi-  
session recordings. Some MP3 recorded discs may not  
be able to play due to the condition of the recording.  
4. The CD audio side of the Dual Disc does not meet the  
Compact Disc Digital Audio specifications found in the  
industry “Redbook”; the MCD201 may not read Dual  
Discs.  
PIN 1  
PIN 2  
PIN 3  
Power Control Connector  
The MCD201 Power Control Input/Output Jacks receive/  
send Power On/Off Signals when con-  
Power  
nected to other McIntosh Components.  
Control  
A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is  
N/C  
used for connection to the Power Con-  
trol Input/Output on the MCD201.  
Ground  
Note: The Data ad Power Control Connecting Cable is avail-  
able from the McIntosh Parts Department:  
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202  
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini  
phone plugs on each end.  
5. Several of the SACD performance features available on  
the MCD201 are active only if the SACD Disc includes  
the supporting encoded information.  
Data and IR Input Port Connectors  
The MCD201 Data In Port receives Remote Control Sig-  
nals. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug  
Data  
Signal  
is used for connection. The IR Ports  
also use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone  
N/C  
plug and allow the connection of other  
Data  
brand IR Receivers to the MCD201.  
Ground  
IR Data  
Control  
N/C  
Ground  
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Introduction and Performance Features  
Introduction  
• Balanced Outputs  
The McIntosh MCD201 SACD/CD Player offers the latest  
in audio technology, providing state of the art reproduction  
of audio program sources. A full complement of perfor-  
mance features allows for the enjoyment of the SACD  
special audio format available on discs. Audio CDs are also  
reproduced with flawless realism. The advanced mechani-  
cal design of the transport ensures many years of smooth  
trouble free operation.  
The MCD201 has both variable and fixed Balanced Out-  
puts, permitting long cable lengths without a loss in sound  
quality.  
• Digital Audio Outputs  
There are Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs for external  
decoding of PCM and MP3 Signals from CDs.  
• Power Control  
Performance Features  
The Power Control Input connection provides convenient  
Turn-On/Off of the MCD201 when connected to a McIn-  
tosh System with Power Control. The Power Control Out-  
put connection can control a McIntosh Power Amplifier in  
a high quality disc playback system.  
• Twin Laser Pickup  
The MCD201 incorporates two laser elements, with differ-  
ent wavelengths, that are focused through one lens assem-  
bly. This unique design allows reading both the CD and  
Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs Formats.  
• Full Function Remote Control  
• Advanced Transport  
The Remote Control provides complete control of the  
MCD201 operating functions including adjustment of the  
volume level. The push-buttons on the Remote Control are  
illuminated.  
The MCD201 has a new transport with the latest in ad-  
vanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate opera-  
tion. The SACD Data is read into memory from the disc  
at twice the normal rate. Likewise CD Audio Data is read  
into memory at four times the normal rate. The fast read  
speeds help to insure better disc tracking and error correc-  
tion processing.  
• Special Power Supply  
A fully regulated Power Supply, with a special R-Core  
Power Transformer, ensures stable noise free operation  
even though the power line varies.  
• Super Audio Disc Playback  
The MCD201 plays SACD Discs with their higher resolu-  
tion sound quality.  
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination  
The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accomplished  
by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light  
Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes  
(LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumination and is  
designed to ensure the pristine beauty of the MCD201 will  
be retained for many years.  
• Multi-Bit Digital to Analog Converter  
The 192kHz Digital to Analog Converter has a wide dy-  
namic range and extremely low distortion.  
• Front Panel Level Control  
With headphones connected to the MCD201, the Level  
Control allows varing the volume level of the music. It can  
also be used for matching the volume level of the MCD201  
with other components in the system.  
• Drive a Power Amplifier Directly  
The Variable Output Connections provide up to 6 Volts.  
This is more than enough signal to drive any Power Am-  
plifier directly; forming a high quality SACD/CD Disc  
Playback System.  
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Dimensions  
Dimensions  
The following dimensions can assist in determining the  
best location for your MCD201. There is additional in-  
formation on the next page pertaining to installing the  
MCD201 into cabinets.  
17-1/2"  
44.45cm  
5-3/8"  
13.69cm  
6"  
15.24cm  
Front View of the MCD201  
17"  
43.18cm  
4-5/8"  
11.75cm  
Rear View of the MCD201  
13-1/4"  
33.65cm  
15-7/8"  
40.32cm  
14-1/2"  
36.83cm  
5/8"  
1.59cm  
Side View of the MCD201  
4-13/16"  
12.22cm  
3/16"  
0.48cm  
13/16"  
2.06cm  
10-1/2"  
26.67cm  
1-15/16"  
4.92cm  
2"  
5.08cm  
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Installation  
Installation  
The MCD201 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,  
standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in  
a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet  
may be removed from the bottom of the MCD201 when it  
is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet togeth-  
2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below  
the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the Audio  
Control Center, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 17  
inches (43.18cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8  
inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clear-  
er with the mounting screws should be retained for possible ance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting  
future use if the MCD201 is removed from the custom  
shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.  
installation and used free standing. The required panel  
cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.  
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MCD201.  
Cool operation  
ensures the  
longest pos-  
sible operat-  
ing life for  
17-1/16"  
43.34cm  
MCD201 Front Panel  
Custom Cabinet Cutout  
any electronic  
instrument.  
4-7/8"  
12.38cm  
Do not install  
the MCD201  
directly above  
a heat generat-  
ing compo-  
nent such as a  
high powered  
amplifier. If  
all the com-  
ponents are  
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting  
Cabinet  
Front  
Panel  
installed in a  
single cabinet,  
a quiet running  
ventilation  
MCD201 Side View  
in Custom Cabinet  
fan can be a  
definite asset  
in maintaining  
all the system  
components at  
the coolest pos-  
sible operating  
temperature.  
A custom cabi-  
net installation  
should provide  
the follow-  
Cutout Opening for Ventilation  
Chassis  
Spacers  
Support  
Shelf  
1-1/16"  
2.70cm  
8-5/8"  
21.91cm  
1"  
2.54cm  
MCD201 Bottom View  
in Custom Cabinet  
15-1/16"  
38.26cm  
15-1/2"  
39.37cm  
Cutout Opening  
for Ventilation  
ing minimum  
spacing dimen-  
sions for cool  
operation.  
3"  
7.62cm  
12-5/16"  
31.27cm  
Allow at least  
Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.  
For purposes of clarity, the above  
illustration is not drawn to scale.  
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Rear Panel Connections  
POWER CONTROL IN  
receives turn-on signals  
from a McIntosh compo-  
nent and POWER CON-  
TROL OUT sends turn-on  
signals on to another  
BALANCED VARIABLE level  
AUDIO OUTPUTS supply ana-  
log audio signals to connect to  
Balanced Inputs of other compo-  
nents  
McIntosh Component  
COAXIAL DIGI-  
DATA IN receives  
BALANCED FIXED level AU-  
DIO OUTPUTS supply analog  
audio signals to Balanced Inputs  
of other components  
TAL AUDIO OUT-  
PUT sends signals  
to a Control Center  
with a D/A Con-  
operating data from  
a McIntosh Control  
Center  
verter or a decoder  
OPTICAL DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
sends signals to a Con-  
trol Center with a D/A  
Converter or a decoder  
Connect the MCD201  
UNBALANCED FIXED level  
AUDIO OUTPUTS supply ana-  
log audio signals to Unbalanced  
Inputs of other components  
power cord to a live AC  
outlet. Refer to informa-  
tion on the back panel of  
your MCD201 to deter-  
mine the correct voltage  
for your unit  
IR INput for  
UNBALANCED VARIABLE  
connecting an IR  
Receiver  
level AUDIO OUTPUTS supply  
analog audio signals to Unbal-  
anced Inputs of other components  
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How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio  
How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital  
Audio  
1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD201  
POWER CONTROL IN jack to the POWER CONTROL  
ACC Output jack of a McIntosh Preamplifier/Control  
Center.  
2. Connect a Data Cable from the MCD201 DATA IN jack  
to the CD2 DATA jack on the McIntosh Preamplifier/  
Control Center.  
3. Connect an Optical Cable from the MCD201 OPTICAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT to the CD2 Optical DIGI-  
TAL INPUT of a McIntosh Preamplifier/Control Center.  
Note: An optional connecting method is to use an coaxial  
cable from the MCD201 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT to the Coaxial Digital Input of a McIntosh  
Preamplifier/Control Center.  
4. Connect XLR Cables from the MCD201 BALANCED-  
FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Balanced Inputs on a  
McIntosh Preamplifier/Control Center.  
Notes: 1. The Unbalanced Audio Ouputs may be used in-  
stead of the Balanced Outputs.  
2. The VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS, Balanced  
or Unbalanced outputs, may used instead of the  
FIXED AUDIO OUTPUTS.  
5. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the  
MCD201 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet.  
To AC Outlet  
McIntosh A/V Control Center  
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How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier  
How to Connect Directly to a Power Amplifier  
The MCD201 SACD/CD Player has Variable Output Con-  
nections and a Front Panel Level Control making it pos-  
sible to form a high performance Disc Playback System.  
This system consists of a MCD201 directly connected to a  
McIntosh Power Amplifier.  
3. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the  
MCD201 AC Power Cord Socket and a live AC outlet.  
1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MCD201  
POWER CONTROL OUT jack to the POWER CON-  
TROL IN jack of a McIntosh Power Amplifier.  
2. Connect XLR Cables from the MCD201 BALANCED  
VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUTS to the Balanced Inputs  
on a McIntosh Power Amplifier.  
Note: The Unbalanced Audio Ouputs may be used instead  
of the Balanced Outputs.  
To AC Outlet  
McIntosh Power Amplifier  
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Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons and Jack  
Audio Output  
Mute On Indi-  
cator  
Disc Tray opens to  
load and unload a disc  
Adjusts the listening  
volume level  
Connection for low  
Allows moving back-  
wards or forwards one  
track at a time  
IR Sensor receives  
commands from a  
Remote Control  
Standby Power On  
Indicator  
impedance dynam-  
ic headphones, for  
private listening  
Selects the SACD  
Move rapidly  
forward through  
a track during  
playback  
Stops disc  
playback  
Starts disc  
playback  
STANDBY/ON  
or CD Audio  
Tracks from a  
hybrid disc  
Push-button switch-  
es the MCD201 ON  
or OFF (Standby)  
and resets the micro-  
processors  
Push to mute the audio  
at rear panel Audio Out-  
put Connectors (Head-  
phones are not affected)  
Move rapidly  
Front Panel  
Information  
Display  
Use to Pause  
during play-  
back  
Opens and Closes  
backward through  
a track during  
playback  
the disc tray for  
loading or un-  
loading discs  
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Front Panel Information Display  
Indicates when the two  
digits below are display-  
ing the Track Number  
Indicates when  
in the Pause  
Mode  
Indicates the Program-  
ming or Program Play  
Mode is active  
Indicates the Repeat  
Mode selected; Repeat  
All (Tracks), Repeat 1  
(Track) or Repeat from  
point A to point B in  
the selected Track  
Indicates when  
the Play Mode  
is active  
Indicates  
Indicates the  
Total Time  
Indicates the  
Remaining Time  
the Random  
Play Mode  
is active  
Indicates the current Track  
Indicates the Stereo Mode  
Time, Remaining Track  
Time, Total Disc Playing  
Time, Text and various  
other Information  
Indicates the number of tracks  
on the Disc and Programmed  
Tracks  
Indicates the type  
of disc loaded: CD,  
SACD or MP3  
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Remote Control Push-Buttons  
Access any numbered operating  
function  
Use to toggle the power On and Off  
to the MCD201  
Use to Clear the last programmed  
track  
Use to select various disc informa-  
tion, including time, on the Front  
Panel Display. It is also used to  
cancel the text display mode on a  
SACD Disc.  
Adjusts the volume level up or down  
Starts Playback of a disc and  
allows moving forwards or  
backwards one track at a time  
on SACD and CD Discs  
Access the Text Display Mode when  
playing a SACD Disc containing the  
information  
Press for random playback of tracks  
from SACD and CD Discs  
Used to stop the disc and pause play-  
back of the disc  
Use to select one of various repeat  
modes  
Move forwards or backwards  
through a disc  
Use to set a starting and ending time  
segment on a disc for continuous  
repeat play  
Use to program the desired tracks on  
a SACD or CD disc  
Use to select the SACD or CD  
Tracks from a hybrid disc for play-  
back  
Use to review the programmed  
tracks from the disc on the Front  
Panel Information Display, while  
in the program mode  
Note: The Remote Control Push-buttons with a “grayed background” are for use with other McIntosh Products.  
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How to use the Remote Control  
How to use the Remote Control  
Display/Time  
The Remote Control is capable of performing basic Oper-  
ating Functions for the MCD201 SACD/CD Player.  
Notes: 1. Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this  
manual for additional information using this Re-  
mote Control.  
Press the DISPlay/TIME Push-button to access various  
disc times. It also used to return the Front Panel Informa-  
tion Display to indicating time instead of text information  
on a SACD Disc.  
2. The translucent Remote Control Push-buttons  
will illuminate for approximately 3 seconds when  
activated.  
Menu/Text  
Press to select the various text information on a SACD  
Disc such as Album, Artist and Track Titles (disc depen-  
dent).  
Play  
With a disc loaded, press the PLAYPush-button to start  
the disc playing.  
Repeat Modes  
Press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button to select either the  
One Track, All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode.  
Stop  
Press the STOPPush-button to stop disc playback and  
return to displaying the table of contents of the disc.  
A-B Repeat  
Press the A-B (Repeat) Push-button once to establish the  
starting point of the repeat loop and press the A-B (Repeat)  
Push-button a second time for the ending point, and that  
segment of a disc to be repeated continuously.  
Numbered Push-buttons  
Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first nine  
Disc Tracks using the Front Panel Information Display. For  
track numbers greater than 10, press the Push-button of the  
tens digit first and followed by the units digit. For example,  
to access Disc Track 23, press the 2 push-button and then  
the 3 push-button.  
Program  
Press the PGM (Program) to activate the Programing mode  
to playback only certain disc tracks in the desired order.  
Pause  
Review  
Press the PAUSEPush-button to temporarily stop disc  
playback at any time. Press the PAUSEPush-button a  
second time to resume playback or just press the PLAY  
Push-button.  
Press the RVW (Review) Push-button to review the pro-  
grammed tracks from the disc on the Front Panel Informa-  
tion Display, while in the program mode.  
Clear  
REV and FF  
Press the CLEAR Push-button to erase a program track(s).  
Press and release REV (Reverse)or FF (Fast Forward)  
Push-button to start moving rapidly through a track on the  
disc.  
Back and Next  
Press the NEXT Push-button to move forward one track  
or the BACK Push-button to move back to the begin-  
ning of the current track playing.  
Note: If the BACK Push-button is pressed during play-  
back of the first three seconds of the track, the MCD201  
will start playing back the previous track from the  
beginning.  
SACD/CD  
Press the select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc  
for playback.  
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How to Operate the MCD201  
The Disc will start play-  
ing the first track of the  
SACD Layer.  
Power On  
The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights  
to indicate the MCD201 is in Standby mode. To Switch  
ON the MCD201, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button  
on the Front Panel or the PWR (Power) Push-button on the  
Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 12.  
Figure 5  
To change from the  
default SACD Layer to CD Layer, with the disc stopped  
(press the STOPPush-button if the disc is playing) press  
the SACD/CD Push-button on the Front Panel or Remote  
Control. Refer to figures 6 and 7.  
How to Load a Disc  
1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button. The disc tray will  
slide out allowing a disc to be loaded. Refer to figure 1.  
2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the disc tray  
will close. Refer to  
Figure 7  
figures 6 and 2. Load-  
Figure 1  
Figure 2  
Figure 3  
The Player will load the CD Table of Contents (Num-  
ber of tracks and Total Playing Time) at this time. To start  
playing the CD Layer press the PLAYPush-button.  
Notes: 1. Changing between the layers can be accomplished  
at any time by performing the above procedure.  
2. Some SACD Disc(s) have the ability of display-  
ing the Album Title and Artist by pressing the  
ing of disc’s Table of  
Contents (number of  
tracks and total playing  
time) will be indicated  
on the Front Panel  
Information Display.  
Depending on the type  
of disc (SACD, CD or  
MNU/TEXT Push-button after the SACD Table of  
Contents is read. Refer to figure 8.  
3. In a similar manner, some SACD Disc(s) have the  
MP3), it may take up to 30 seconds to read the Table of  
Contents (TOC). Refer to figures 3 and 4.  
Figure 8  
Figure 4  
ability of displaying the Track Title by pressing  
the MNU/TEXT Push-button after the Track has  
started to play. Refer to figure 9.  
Note: When a Disc is placed in the tray and the PLAY Push-  
button is pressed, the tray will close and the first track  
will start playing.  
4. The Text Display Mode may be canceled by press-  
How to Play a SACD Disc  
With a disc already loaded into the MCD201, press the  
PLAYPush-button on the Front Panel of the MCD201 or  
Remote Control. Refer to figure 5.  
Figure 9  
Figure 6  
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ing the DSP/TIME Push-button on the Remote  
Control. Refer to figure 12.  
through a Track on a disc at 4 times  
the normal speed. To return to  
normal playback, press and release  
the same FF (Fast Forward) or  
REV (Reverse) Push-button, press  
the PLAYor press the PAUSE  
Push-button. Refer to figures 6 and  
12.  
How to Play a CD Disc  
With a disc already loaded into the MCD201, press the  
PLAYPush-button on the Front Panel of the MCD201 or  
Remote Control. Refer to figures 5, 6, 10 and 12.  
Note: The Fast Forward and Reverse  
Modes work within the track  
playing.  
Figure 10  
Stop Mode  
Press the STOPPush-button at  
any time to stop Playback. To listen  
to the disc again, press the PLAY  
Push-button and playback will start  
from the beginning of the disc.  
How to Pause a Disc  
This feature allows for the temporary stopping of disc  
playback. Refer to figures 6 and 11.  
1. When playing a Disc, press the PAUSEPush-button  
to temporarily stop playback.  
Volume Level  
The MCD201 has both Fixed and  
Variable Output Level Connections.  
The Variable Output Level Connec-  
tions (Rear Panel and Front Panel  
Headphone Jack) are controlled by  
the Front Panel Level Control and  
the Level Push-buttons on the Re-  
mote Control. Refer to figures 6, 12  
and 13. When the Level Control or  
Push-buttons are operated, the Front  
Figure 11  
2. Press the PLAYPush-button or press the PAUSE  
Push-button a second time to cancel Pause and resume  
playing the disc.  
Track Back  
Figure 12  
Return to the beginning of the Track currently playing  
by rotating the MCD201 Front Panel TRACK BACK   
Control counterclockwise and then releasing the control  
or momentarily pressing the BACK Push-button on  
the Remote Control. Rotate and hold the TRACK BACK  
Control or press and hold the BACK Push-button  
for rapid selection of the desired previous Tracks. Refer to  
figures 6 and 12.  
Panel Information Display will indicate the Volume Level  
from 0 - 100%. Approximately 3 seconds after making any  
changes to the Volume Level, the Information Display will  
return to the previous indication.  
Track Next  
Figure 13  
Advance to the next Track by rotating the MCD201 Front  
Panel TRACK NEXT Control clockwise and then re-  
leasing the control or momentarily pressing the NEXT   
Push-button on the Remote Control. Rotate and hold the  
TRACK NEXT Control or press and hold the NEXT  
Push-button for rapid selection of the next desired  
Track. Refer to figures 6 and 12.  
Notes: 1. Wait until the Information Display returns to pre-  
“Volume Level Adjustments” indication before enter-  
ing any new operational commands.  
2. When the Volume Level is 81%, the Rear Panel Vari-  
able Outputs will be at the same volume level as the  
Fixed Outputs.  
Fast Forward or Reverse  
Press and release the FF (Fast Forward) or REV (Re-  
verse) Push-button to search back and forth rapidly  
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Mute  
Press the MUTE Push-button to mute the audio at both the  
Fixed and Variable Output Connections on the Rear Panel.  
Refer to figure 6. The LED above the MUTE Push-button  
will illuminate. Pressing the MUTE Push-button a second  
time restores the audio at the output connections and the  
LED will no longer be illuminated.  
Figure 16  
Note: The Headphone Jack is not affected by the Mute  
Function.  
Figure 17  
3. To cancel A-B REPEAT function press the A-B Push-  
button once again. The word “REPEAT A-B” in the  
Front Panel Information Display will extinguished.  
Note: The A-B Repeat Mode works within the track  
playing. Fast Forward and Reverse functions are  
disabled during the A-B Repeat Mode.  
Direct Track Selection  
The MCD201 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Track  
currently playing. Use the Remote Control NUMERIC  
Push-button(s) to enter the desired Track Number. Refer  
to pages 14 and 15 for additional information using the  
Remote Control.  
Random Playback  
Repeat  
This feature allows for listening to Tracks of a Disc in a  
Random Order. Refer to figures 12 and 18.  
Note: The MCD201 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc  
Loaded and the Table of Contents read before the  
Random Playback Mode Feature can be activated.  
1. With the MCD201 in the STOPMode press the Ran-  
dom Push-button. The word RANDOM should now be  
indicated in the Information Display.  
This allows repeating a Track or Disc on a continuous  
basis. Refer to figures 6 and 12.  
1. Start playing the disc or the part of the disc desired to  
have repeated.  
2. Press the RPT (Repeat) Push-button once to activate the  
Track Repeat (1); press the RPT Push-button twice to  
activate the Disc Repeat (All). Refer to figures 14 and  
15.  
Figure 18  
2. Press the PLAYPush-button to start Random  
Playback. After all the tracks have been played the  
MCD201 will stop.  
Figure 14  
Notes: 1. To provide continuous playback of the disc,  
press the RPT Push-button twice to activate the  
Disc Repeat (All) after the Random Playback  
Mode has started. If Repeat (1) is selected, Ran-  
dom Playback Mode is canceled.  
Figure 15  
3. To cancel the previously selected Repeat Mode, press  
the RPT (Repeat) Push-button until the word “REPEAT  
1 ” or the word “REPEAT ALLin the Front Panel  
Information Display is extinguished.  
2. The BACK TRACK function is not active during  
the Random Playback Mode.  
3. To cancel the Random Playback Mode, press the  
STOPPush-button, then press the Random Push-  
button.  
A-B Repeat  
This feature allows continuous repeating of a specific disc  
segment. Refer to figures 12, 16 and 17.  
1. Start playing the part of the disc you desire to have  
repeated.  
2. Press the A-B Push-button once to enter the A (starting  
point) and press the same push-button a second time to  
enter the B (ending point).  
Program Playback  
This feature allows for the playback of programmed Tracks  
of a Disc in the desired order. In the example below, a Disc  
is programmed to play Track 6 followed by Track 4 and  
then Track 2.  
Notes: 1. The MCD201 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc  
TOC (Table of Contents) read before the Program  
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Playback Mode Feature can be activated.  
2. When programming Hybrid SACD Discs, first  
choose the layer (SACD or CD) so the correct TOC  
can be read, as some discs have different selections  
for the SACD and CD Tracks.  
5. To cancel the Program Playback  
Mode either press the STOP  
Push-button followed by pressing  
the PGM (Program) Push-button  
or press the STOPPush-button  
twice.  
1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button to access the  
Program Mode. Refer to figures 12 and 19.  
6. Once the Program Playback Mode  
is active, tracks may be added  
by first pressing the STOP  
Push-button followed by enter-  
ing the additional tracks using  
the Numeric Push-buttons. Then  
press the PLAYPush-button to  
resume Program Playback Mode.  
7. If you would like to delete a  
track(s) once the Program Play-  
back Mode is active, first press  
the STOPPush-button followed  
by pressing the CLEAR Push-but-  
ton until the desired track is re-  
moved. The MCD201 removes the  
last track entered first, followed  
by the second last track, etc. Any  
new tracks may be added by using  
the Numeric Push-buttons. Then  
press the PLAYPush-button to  
resume Program Playback Mode.  
Figure 19  
2. Enter the first desired selection using the Numeric  
Push-buttons. Refer to figures 12 and 20.  
Figure 20  
3. In a similar manner, enter the remaining Tracks. Refer  
to figures 21 and 22.  
Figure 21  
Figure 22  
Figure 12  
MP3 Disc Playback  
The MCD201 has the ability of playing back MP3 encoded  
discs. MP3 allows more tracks on the Disc by using the  
technique of lossy compression applied to the original  
audio information. The MP3 Track has lower audio qual-  
ity than the original recording. Load a MP3 disc into the  
MCD201. Refer to figure 24.  
Notes: 1. The CLEAR Push-button may be used to delete  
programmed track(s), starting with the track  
entered last.  
2. To cancel a Program before starting playback  
of the Program, press the STOPPush-but-  
ton.  
4. To start playback of the just entered program, press  
the PLAYPush-button. The Repeat Mode can be  
activated to provide continuous playback of the Pro-  
grammed Track(s). Refer to figure 23.  
Figure 24  
1. Press the PLAYPush-button to start Playback. Refer  
to figure 25. After all the tracks have been played the  
MCD201 will stop.  
Note: MP3 Discs will only indicate the elapse time and  
Figure 23  
remaining time for each track as it is playing.  
Note: To momentarily stop playback, press the PAUSE  
Push-button. To resume Program Playback press  
the PLAYPush-button.  
Figure 25  
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Display Brightness  
The MCD201 Front Panel Information Display has three  
brightness settings. To change from the default setting  
(brightest of the three) perform the following:  
1. Press and hold the STOPPush-button and rotate  
the TRACK Control counterclockwise, then release  
the control for the middle brightness setting. Refer to  
figure 6 on page 16.  
2. With the STOPPush-button still pressed in, rotate  
the TRACK Control counterclockwise again for the  
dimmest setting.  
3. In a similar manner, increase the brightness by pressing  
and holding in the STOPPush-button and rotating  
the TRACK Control clockwise, then release the control  
for the middle brightness setting. Repeat for the bright-  
est setting.  
Note: The Display Brightness will return to the default  
setting the next time the MCD201 is switched On.  
Reset of Microprocessors  
In the unlikely event the controls of the MCD201 stop  
functioning, the microprocessors can be reset by perform-  
ing the following:  
1. Press and hold in the STANDBY/ON Push-button for  
approximately five seconds. Refer to figure 6 on page  
16.  
2. When the STANDBY/ON LED is no longer illuminat-  
ed, release the STANDBY/ON Push-button.  
3. When the STANDBY/ON LED is illuminated press the  
STANDBY/ON Push-button, the MCD201 will resume  
normal operation.  
Note: This can be performed with the MCD201 On or in  
the Standby Mode.  
Figure 26  
Operation in a McIntosh System  
The MCD201 basic transport functions may also be con-  
trolled by using the Remote Control that comes with a Mc-  
Intosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads  
can also be used to remotely control the basic transport  
functions of the MCD201. The labeling of Push-buttons on  
some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are differ-  
ent from the supplied MCD201 Remote Control. Refer to  
the listing below and figures 26 and 27:  
MCD201 Remote Control  
McIntosh Remote Control/  
Push-button  
Keypad Push-button  
Pause  
E
SACD/CD  
Rev  
FF  
Level Up  
Level Down  
Review  
Seek Down  
Seek Up  
AM  
Figure 27  
FM  
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Specifications  
Audio Specifications  
General Specifications  
Fixed Output level  
2.0Vrms Unbalanced  
4.0Vrms Balanced  
Digital Output  
Optical: - 15dbm to -21dbm (CD and MP3)  
Coaxial: 0.5V p-p/75 ohm (CD and MP3)  
Sampling Frequencies: 44.1kHz (CD and MP3)  
Variable Output level  
0 - 6.0Vrms Unbalanced  
0- 12.0Vrms Balanced  
Transport  
Laser Beam Wavelength: 650nm (SACD)/790nm (CD)  
Laser Power: CLASS IIa/CLASS I  
Output Impedance  
600 ohms Unbalanced and Balanced  
Power Requirements  
100 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
110 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 35 watts  
Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MCD201 for the correct  
voltage.  
Frequency Response  
4Hz to 110,000Hz, +0.5, -2dB (SACD)  
4Hz to 20,000Hz, ±.05dB (CD)  
Signal to Noise Ratio  
Better than 110dB (A-weighted)  
Dynamic Range  
Better than 100dB  
Overall Dimensions  
Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)  
Height is 6 inches (15.24cm)  
Harmonic Distortion  
Depth is 16-1/2 inches (41.91cm)  
Note: When the Disc Tray is opened, the panel clearance  
required in front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches  
(17.2cm).  
0.002% @ 1000Hz (SACD)  
0.003% @ 1000Hz (CD)  
Channel Separation  
Better than 98dB (1,000Hz)  
Weight  
22.8 pounds (10.4Kg) net, 39.2 pounds (17.8Kg) in shipping  
carton  
Shipping Carton Dimensions  
Width is 26-1/2 inches (67.3cm)  
Depth is 24-1/4 inches (62.2cm)  
Height is 11-3/4 inches (29.9cm)  
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Packing Instructions  
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for  
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown  
below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are at-  
tached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the  
proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do  
this will result in shipping damage.  
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only  
if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping  
carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please  
call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh  
Laboratory. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part List for the  
correct part numbers.  
Quantity Part Number Description  
1
4
033838  
033837  
Shipping carton only  
End cap  
1
1
1
1
033836  
033725  
034301  
034037  
Inside carton only  
Top pad  
Bottom pad  
Inner carton pad  
4
4
4
017937  
100159  
104083  
Plastic foot  
#10-32 x 3/4” screw  
#10-7/16” Flat washer  
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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. 04095400  
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