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The MCT500 Digital Audio MCT Output Connec-
tor outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals when
connected to a compatible McIntosh Digital Preampli-
fier. Power Control provides the ability to be remotely
switched On/Off from the Digital Preamplifier via the
PWR CTRL (Power Control) Connection.
The MCT500 Data Port Connection allows for the
remote operation of basic functions using the Digital
Preamplifier Remote Control. With an external sensor
connected to the MCT500, remote control operation is
possible from another room and/or when the MCT500
is located in a cabinet with the doors closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MCT500 Connection Diagram located on the
separate folded sheet
“Mc1B”
is an example of a typi-
cal audio system. Your system may vary from this,
however the actual components would be connected in
a similar manner. For additional information refer to
“Connector and Cable Information” on page 4.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Pream-
plifier Power Control Main Out Jack to the POW-
ER CONTROL IN Jack on the McIntosh MCT500
SACD/CD Transport.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MCT500 SACD/CD Transport POWER CON-
TROL OUT Jack to additional McIntosh compo-
nents with a Power Control In Jack.
Data Control Connections:
3. When a Data Port connection on the Digital
Preamplifier is available, connect a Control Cable
from the Digital Preamplifier (Setup Assigned)
Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MCT500 SACD/
CD Transport DATA IN Jack.
Connections to Digital Preamplifier
Connections to Digital Preamplifier
Sensor Connections:
4. Optionally, connect an IR Sensor to the McIntosh
MCT500 SACD/CD Transport IR IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
5. Connect the supplied Digital MCT Cable from
the McIntosh MCT500 SACD/CD Transport
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT MCT connector to
the Digital MCT Audio Input Connector on the
Digital Preamplifier.
Notes: 1. For playback of SACD Discs, the Digi-
tal MCT Output Connection between the
MCT500 and Digital MCT Audio Input on
the Digital Preamplifier is required.
2. When playing back high resolution DVD
Data or CD Data Disc PCM record-
ing with a sampling rate higher than
92kHz/24Bit, the Digital XLR Connection
between the MCT500 and Digital Pream-
plifier will be required for listening.
6. Connect a XLR Cable from the MCT500 SACD/
CD Transport DIGITAL XLR AUDIO OUTPUT
Connector to the Digital XLR Audio Input on the
Digital Preamplifier.
Note: An Optical or Coaxial Cable Connection may
be used instead of the Digital XLR Connec-
tion.
AC Power Cords Connections:
7. Connect the McIntosh MCT500 SACD/CD Trans-
port AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
