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Connections using Digital Coaxial or
Optical Output
The MCT80 may be connected to an Integrated
Amplifier or Preamplifier via the Coaxial or Optical
Output Connections for playback of discs with PCM
Digital Signals.
Notes: 1. For playback of SACD Discs, the Digital MCT
Output Connection between the MCT80 and
Digital MCT Audio Input on an Integrated
Amplifier or Preamplifier is required.
2. When playing back high resolution DVD Data
or CD Data Disc PCM recording with a sam-
pling rate higher than 92kHz/24Bit, the Opti-
cal or Coaxial connection between the MCT80
and Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier will
be required for listening.
The following connection instructions, together with
the MCT80 Connection Diagram on the opposite page,
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.
Connections using Digital MCT Output
Connections using Digital DIN Output
The MCT80 Digital Audio MCT Output Con-
nector outputs PCM and SACD Digital Disc Signals
when connected to a compatible McIntosh Integrated
Amplifier or Preamplifier. Power Control provides the
ability to be remotely switched On/Off from an Inte-
grated Amplifier or Preamplifier via the PWR CTRL
(Power Control) Connection.
The MCT80 Data Port Connection allows for the
remote operation of basic functions using the Integrat-
ed Amplifier or Preamplifier Remote Control. With
an external sensor connected to the MCT80, remote
control operation is possible from another room and/or
when the MCT80 is located in a cabinet with the doors
closed.
The connection instructions below, together with
the MCT80 Connection Diagram on the opposite page
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 Integrated Am-
plifier or Preamplifier Power Control Out Jack to
the PWR CTRL (Power Control) TRIGger IN Jack
on the McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Transport.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MCT80 SACD/CD Transport PWR CTRL (Power
Control) TRIGger OUT Jack to additional McIn-
tosh components with a Power Control In Jack.
Data Control Connections:
3. When a connection on the Integrated Amplifier or
Preamplifier is available, connect a Control Cable
from the Preamplifier CD Data Port Jack to the
McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Transport DATA IN
Jack.
Sensor Connections:
4. Optionally, connect an IR Sensor to the McIntosh
MCT80 SACD/CD Transport IR IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
5. Connect the supplied Digital MCT Cable from the
McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Transport DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT MCT connector to the Digital
MCT Input Connector on the on the Integrated
Amplifier or Preamplifier.
AC Power Cords Connections:
6. Connect the McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Trans-
port AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the Integrated Am-
plifier or Preamplifier Power Control Out Jack to
the PWR CTRL (Power Control) TRIGger IN Jack
on the McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Transport.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the
MCT80 SACD/CD Transport PWR CTRL (Power
Control) TRIGger OUT Jack to additional McIn-
tosh components with a Power Control In Jack.
Data Control Connections:
3. When a connection on the Integrated Amplifier or
Preamplifier is available, connect a Control Cable
from the Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier CD
Data Port Jack to the McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD
Transport DATA IN Jack.
Digital Audio Connections:
4. Connect a fiber Optical Cable from the MCT80
SACD/CD Transport DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
OPTICAL Connector to the Optical Digital Input
on the Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier.
Note: A Coaxial Cable Connection may be used
instead of the Optical Connection.
AC Power Cords Connections:
5. Connect the McIntosh MCT80 SACD/CD Trans-
port AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
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