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1. For additional connection information, refer to the 

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to the MCD1100 SACD/CD Player.

2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are 

converted internally from Digital to Analog. There 
is no Digital Audio Signal present at the MCD1100 
Digital Output Connectors during playback of a 
SACD Disc.

3. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 and WMA 

Signals is available at the Digital Audio Outputs.

4. The MCD1100 internal Digital to Analog Con-

verter is designed to decode 2 channel PCM (Pulse 

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Audio Inputs into 2 channel analog audio.

5. When discarding the unit, comply with 

local rules or regulations. Batteries should 
never be thrown away or incinerated but 
disposed of in accordance with the local 
regulations concerning battery disposal.

6. For additional information on the 

MCD1100 and other McIntosh Products 
please vist the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcin-
toshlabs.com.

Thank You

Please Take A Moment

Technical Assistance

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:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549

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

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:

Serial Number: _______________________________

Purchase Date:  _______________________________

Dealer Name:  ________________________________

General Information

Connector and Cable Information

Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD1100 SACD/
CD Player ranks you at the very top among discrimi-
nating 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 pos-
sible with all the features and functions of your new 
McIntosh.

XLR Connectors (Analog Audio)

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced 
Output Connectors on the MCD1100. Refer to the 
diagram for connection:
 

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

 

PIN 2: + Output

 

PIN 3: - Output

XLR Connectors (Digital Audio)

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced 
Digital Audio Connectors on the MCD1100. Refer to 
the diagram for connection:
 

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

 

PIN 2: + Signal

 

PIN 3: - Signal

Note: When connecting to the MCD1100 Digital XLR 

Input and Output connectors it is important to use 
a twisted pair shielded cable.

Data and IR Input Port Connectors

The MCD1100 Data In Port receives 
Remote Control Signals. A 1/8 inch 
stereo mini phone plug is used for 
connection. The IR Ports also use a 
1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and 
allow the connection of other brand 
IR Receivers to the MCD1100.

Power Control Connector

The MCD1100 Power Control Input/Output Jacks 
receive/send Power On/Off Signals 
when connected to other McIntosh 
Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini 
phone plug is used for connection to 

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3 

Power
Control

Ground

N/C

Data
Signal

N/C

Data
Ground

IR Data
Control

Ground

N/C

PIN 1

PIN 2

PIN 3 

Summary of Contents for MCD1100

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MCD1100 SACD CD Player Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...PERSONNEL To prevent the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside CAUTION Invisible Laser Radiation when open DO NOT stare into the beam or view directly wit...

Page 3: ...way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois ture does not operate normally or has...

Page 4: ...3903 Phone 607 723 3515 Fax 607 723 1917 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 provide...

Page 5: ...y indicates the cur rent disc playback status digital input status and the variable audio output volume level DODQFHG 2XWSXWV The MCD1100 has both variable and fixed Balanced Outputs permitting long c...

Page 6: ...r MCD1100 Dimensions 17 1 2 44 45cm 13 1 4 33 66cm 17 1 8 43 50cm 3 16 0 48cm 13 16 2 06cm 10 9 16 26 83cm 14 1 2 36 83cm 2 5 08cm 1 15 16 4 92cm Front View of the MCD1100 Rear View of the MCD1100 Sid...

Page 7: ...an be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for...

Page 8: ...1 from an external source component such as a Disc Player and uses the MCD1100 internal D A Converter to decode the signal into analog audio BALANCED VARIABLE level AUDIO OUTPUT supply analog audio si...

Page 9: ...9 Notes...

Page 10: ...steps 1 thru 3 Data Control Connections 5 Connect a Control Cable from the Preamplifier or A V Control Center CD Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MCD1100 SACD CD Player DATA IN Jack 6HQVRU RQQHFWLRQV 6...

Page 11: ...he external Disc Player Power Control In Jack 3 Optionally connect a Control Cable from the external Disc Player Power Control Out Jack to the 0XVLF 6HUYHU 3 5 3RZHU 75 RQWURO Q Jack 4 Connect any add...

Page 12: ...ront Panel Information Display Selects the SACD or CD Audio Tracks from a hybrid disc Adjusts the listening volume level Connection for low impedance dynamic headphones for private listening Push to m...

Page 13: ...s the Programming or Program Play Mode is active Indicates the number of tracks on the Disc Programmed Tracks the current Track Time Remaining Track Time Total Disc Playing Time Text and various other...

Page 14: ...c Moves backward in time through a track Access the Text Display Mode when playing a SACD Disc containing the information Adjusts the volume level up or down Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a...

Page 15: ...a disc 5HYHUVH DQG DVW RZDUG Press the 5HYHUVH RU DVW RUZDUG 3XVK EXWWRQ to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc When the desired location is reached release the 5HYHUVH RU DVW RUZDUG 3XVK...

Page 16: ...LVF With a disc already loaded into the MCD1100 press the PLAY PAUSEf Push button on the Front Panel of the MCD1100 or Remote Control Refer to figures 6 and 16 The Disc will start playing the first tr...

Page 17: ...and then releasing the control or momentarily pressing the Push button on the Remote Control Rotate and hold the TRACK NEXT Control or press and hold the Push button on the Remote Control for rapid se...

Page 18: ...at 2 The BACK TRACK function will begin playback from the beginning of the current track 3 The NEXT TRACK function will advance to the next random selection and start playing 3 To cancel the Random Pl...

Page 19: ...Track Elapse Time figures 29 DQG 6LQJOH 7UDFN Remaining Time figures DQG RU 7RWDO 7UDFNV Remaining Time figures DQG LVSOD ULJKWQHVV The MCD1100 Front Panel Information Display has two brightness sett...

Page 20: ...D above the Front Panel INPUT Push button will flash Figure 38 Figure 40 OPT Figure 37 31 Figure 39 COAX 86 QSXW 2SHUDWLRQ ZLWK D RPSXWHU The MCD1100 USB Input provides the capability to playback musi...

Page 21: ...ol the basic transport functions of the MCD1100 The labeling of Push buttons on some McIntosh Remote Controls and Keypads are different from the supplied MCD1100 Remote Control Refer to the listing be...

Page 22: ...IF PCM1 LJLWDO 2XWSXW 6DPSOH 5DWH 16 Bit 44 1kHz Digital Output Coaxial 0 5V p p 75 ohms 2SWLFDO GEP WR GEP 726 LQN XLR 5V p p 110 ohms BNC 0 5V p p 75 ohms 1 3 0 3XOVH RGH 0RGXODWLRQ LJLWDO 6LJQDO W...

Page 23: ...Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If D VKLSSLQJ FDUWRQ RU DQ RI WKH LQWHULRU SDUW V DUH needed please call or write Customer Servic...

Page 24: ...cts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcin...

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