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1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MCT500 SACD/CD Transport.
2. The Super Audio Compact Discs Audio Signals are
available at the MCT Digital Audio Output Con-
nector. Compact Discs Audio Signals are available
at the Digital Audio Output XRL, Optical, Coaxial
and MCT Connectors.
3. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
a Xantech Model HL85BK Kit. Use a Connection
Block such as a Xantech Model ZC21 when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
MCT500.
4. 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.
5. For additional information on the MCT500 and
other McIntosh Products please visit the McIntosh
Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
XLR Connectors (Digital Audio)
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Digital Audio Connectors on the MCT500. Refer to
the diagram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Signal
PIN 3: - Signal
Note: When connecting to the MCT500 Digital XLR
Input and Output connectors it is important to use
a twisted pair shielded cable.
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MCT500 Data In Port receives
Remote Control Signals. A 3.5mm
stereo mini phone plug is used for
connection. The IR Ports also use a
3.5mm stereo mini phone plug and
allow the connection of other brand
IR Receivers to the MCT500.
Power Control Connector
The MCT500 Power Control Input receives an On/Off
signal from (+12 volt/0 volt). The Power Control Out-
put will then send out a +12 volt
Output Signal with a total cur-
rent up to 50mA. An additional
connection is for controlling the
illumination of the Power Out-
put Meters. The 3.5mm stereo
mini phone plug connects to a McIntosh Preamplifier
or A/V Control Center Power Control Output.
Digital MCT Cable
The Digital MCT Cable supplied with the MCT500
is a McIntosh Designed Custom Cable. A substitute
cable will not work with the MCT500 and McIntosh
Preamplifiers with a Digital MCT Connector. If it
should become necessary to replace the supplied Digi-
tal MCT cable, order part number 171923 from the
McIntosh Parts Department.
General Information
Connector and Cable Information
PIN 1
PIN 2
PIN 3
Data
Signal
N/C
Data
Ground
IR Data
Control
Ground
N/C
1. The MCT500 is designed to play round Compact
Discs; do not try other shapes or possible damage
may occur.
2. The MCT500 SACD/CD Transport 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 MCT500 when the
writing software used to create them conforms to
the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.
4. The PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signal,
is the standard for Audio CD Discs and is avail-
able at all Digital Audio Output Connectors on the
MCT500. Discs with WAV and MP3 file formats
are converted internally to a PCM Digital Signal.
5. Playing back Audio from a CD Disc and a SACD
Disc (CD Layer) is available at the MCT, XLR, Op-
tical and Coaxial Digital Outputs. When a SACD
Disc is playing back a 2 Channel or a Multichan-
nel Layer, the Digital Audio is only available at the
MCT Digital Audio Output, with the XLR, Optical
and Coaxial Outputs muted.
6. The MCT500 has the ability to playback a user
created DVD Data Disc. When a disc has Audio
Tracks up to DSD128 and PCM up to 96Khz/24Bit,
the Digital Audio Signal is available at the MCT
Digital Audio Output. PCM Audio Tracks up to
192kHz-24Bit are available at the XLR Optical and
Coaxial Digital Outputs.
Disc Information
Power
Control
Ground
Meter
Illumination
Control
Pass Thru
