9
RS232 Port Connector
The RS232 Port uses a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug
to connect to external third-party controllers.
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Outputs and Digital (AES/EBU) Input Connectors on
the MCD12000. Refer to the diagram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Signal
PIN 3: - Output/- Signal
Power Control Trigger Connectors
The Power Control Trigger Output Jack sends while
the Power Control Trigger Input Jack
receives Power On/Off Signals (+12
volt/0 volt) when connected to other
McIntosh Components. An addi-
tional connection is for controlling
the level of the Output Meters on
McIntosh Power Amplifiers, as well
as the built-in Output Level Meters.
A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used for this con-
nection.
Data Port Connectors
The Data In Port receives Remote
Control Signals from a Source Com-
ponent. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection.
IR IN Port Connectors
The IR IN Port also uses a 3.5mm
stereo mini phone plug and allows the
connection of other brand IR Receiv-
ers to the MCD12000.
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
Power
Control
Meter
Illumination
Control Ground
Main, Trig 1&2
and Pass-Thru
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
IR Data
Control
Ground
N/C
USB Audio
The USB AUDIO input of the MCD12000 provides
the capability to receive music/sound in a digital
format from a connected computer.
Software Requirements
Apple
®
Macintosh
®
computers require OS-10.6.8 or
later. Apple computers require no additional driver
install to communicate with the MCD12000.
For Windows-based computers (PC), Windows 7 (SP1)
or later is required. The correct McIntosh USB Audio
driver must be installed for the PC to communicate
with the MCD12000.
To
install the McIntosh USB Driver
for Windows-
based computers:
Download the latest driver from the McIntosh
website:
https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/
cd-players/MCD12000
The driver can be found in the Downloads section of
the webpage under Software Updates.
•
Unzip the McIntosh_UsbAudio file
• Run the File
• Choose “Yes” to allow changes to your
computer
• Follow software prompts selecting “Next” or
“Install” as needed
• Click “Finish” when drvier is installed
Next, connect the Computer to the MCD12000 using a
USB 2.0
Cable Type A to Type B.
Windows should detect the new device (if you
installed the driver software as directed above) and
install the driver as indicated by a message in the
lower part of your monitor.
You can use the Windows Control Panel to select the
new audio device which will appear as “McIntosh
HD-HS 2 [ASIO] USB Audio”. You may also select
this driver in many third-party applications such as
JRiver Media Center.
The MCD12000’s display will show the sampling rate
or bit rate for the USB input.
USB Service Port
The USB SERVICE PORT on the rear of the
MCD12000 is for McIntosh service use only. Use the
USB AUDIO port for audio input.
MCT
The Digital MCT Input directly decodes SACD/CD
signals from an external Transport component.
The MCT Input uses a McIntosh designed custom
cable, part number 171923. This cable is only supplied
with McIntosh MCT Transport products.
Optical
The two Optical Inputs allow digital sources to be
connected to the MCD12000 using TOSLINK cables
also known as “optical audio cables.”
Coax
The two Digital Coax (Coaxial) Inputs allow digital
sources to be connected to the MCD12000 using
Digital Audio RCA Coaxial Cables.
Tip: MCD12000 TXD Out
Data Being Transmitted from MCD12000
Ring: MCD12000 RXD In
Data Being Received by MCD12000
Ground
