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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MCD350 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 MCD350
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 MCD350 internal Digital to Analog Converter
is designed to decode 2 channel PCM (Pulse Code
Modulation) signal present at the Digital Audio
Inputs into 2 channel analog audio.
5. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection
Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
MCD350.
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 MCD350 and
other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh
Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
General Information
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connectors on the MCD350. Refer to the dia-
gram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MCD350 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 3.5mm stereo
mini phone plug and allow the con-
nection of other brand IR Receivers
to the MCD350.
Power Control Connector
The Power Control Input Jack receives Power On/Off
Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when
connected to other McIntosh
Components. The Power Con-
trol Output Jack sends Power
On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0
volt) when connected to other
McIntosh Components. An additional connection is
for controlling the illumination of the Power Output
Meters on McIntosh Power Amplifiers. A 3.5mm
stereo mini phone plug is used for connection to the
Power Control Jacks.
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
IR Data
Control
Ground
N/C
1. The MCD350 is designed to play round Compact
Discs; do not try other shapes or possible damage
may occur.
2. The MCD350 SACD/CD Player is designed to play
all industry standard “Redbook” CD Audio Discs
as indicated by the Symbol. It will also play
most CD-R, CD-RW and Dual Discs, however
some recorded discs may not be able to play due to
the condition of the recording or manufacturing.
3. Disc with tracks recorded with MP3 and WMA
Formats will playback on the MCD350 when the
writing software used to create them conforms to
the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.
4. Several of the SACD performance features avail-
able on the MCD350 are active only if the SACD
Disc includes the supporting encoded information.
5. The Audio from playback of SACD Two Channel
Layer and Multichannel Layer Discs is available at
the MCD350 Analog Output Jacks and Connectors;
the Digital Outputs will be muted.
Disc Information
Power
Control
Ground
Meter
Illumination
Control
Pass Thru
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