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MCD550 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections
MCD550 Direct to a Power Amplifier
Connections
The MCD550 has the ability to be connected directly
to a Power Amplifier and remotely switch the am-
plifier and other source components On/Off via the
Power Control connection. The connection instruc-
tions below, together with the MCD550 Connection
Diagram located on the separate folded sheet “
Mc1B
,
is an example of a typical audio system. Your system
may vary from this, however the actual components
would be connected in a similar manner. For addition-
al information refer to “Connector and Cable Informa-
tion” on page 4.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh
MCD550 SACD/CD Player POWER CONTROL
OUT Jack to the Power Amplifier Power Control
INput Jack.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
Power Amplifier Power Control Out 1 Jack to the
external Disc Player Power Control In Jack.
3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
external Disc Player Power Control Out Jack to the
Music Server PWR (Power) CTRL (Control) In
Jack.
4. Connect any additional components in a similar
manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Digital Audio Connections:
5. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD550
SACD/CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT, CO-
AXIAL to the Coaxial Output on the Disc Player.
Note: Optical connections may be used instead of
the Coaxial Connections.
6. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD550
SACD/CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT, OP-
TICAL to the Optical Output on the Music Server.
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of
the Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
7. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh
MCD550 SACD/CD Player VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT, BALANCED Connectors to the Power
Amplifier Balanced Input Connectors.
Note: The Unbalanced audio connections may be
used instead of Balanced connections.
AC Power Cords Connections:
8. Connect the McIntosh MCD550 SACD/CD Player
AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
