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How to use the Remote Control

How to use the Remote Control

The Remote Control is capable of performing most 

Operating Functions for the MCT80 SACD/CD Trans-

port.

Note: Refer to the “How to Operate” Section of this 

manual for additional information using this 

Remote Control.

Dual Function Remote Control Push-buttons

If at any time the HR086 Remote Control seems un-

responsive to the desired Remote Control Command, 

it may be necessary to select the color of the Push-

button nomenclature for the desired command. This is 

accomplished by first pressing the SHIFT Push-button 

to select either white or gold, as indicated by the 

adjacent LEDs, and then within 3 seconds pressing, or 

in the case of some functions repeatedly pressing, the 

desired command push-button.

Play

With a disc loaded, press the PLAY

„

 Push-button to 

start the disc playing. Press the PLAY

„

 Push-button 

a second time to temporarily stop disc playback at any 

time (Pause).

Note: The Play and Pause functions have been combined 

into the Play Push-button.

Stop

Press the STOP

<

 Push-button to stop disc playback 

and return to displaying the table of contents of the 

disc.

Numbered Push-buttons

Press 1 through 9 to directly access one of the first 

nine Disc Tracks using the Front Panel Information 

Display. For track numbers greater than 10, press the 

+10 Push-button followed by the 0-9 Push-button. For 

example, to access Disc Track 23, press the +10 Push-

button twice and then the 3 Push-button.

Reverse and Fast Foward

Press the

7

 (Reverse) or

8

 (Fast Forward) Push-button 

to start moving rapidly through a track on the disc. 

When the desired location is reached release the

(Reverse) or

(Fast Forward) Push-button to resume 

normal playback.

Back and Next

Press the 

:

 (Next) Push-button to move forward one 

track or the 

9

 (Back) Push-button to move back to the 

beginning of the current track playing. Also used to 

review the Programmed Tracks from the disc on the 

Front Panel Information Display, while in the Program 

Mode.

Note: If the 

9

 (Back) Push-button

 is pressed during 

playback of the first three seconds of the track, the 

MCT80 will start playing back the previous track 

from the beginning. If the Front Panel Information 

Display is indicating time, the display will momen-

tarily indicate the track number.

SACD or CD Track Selection

Press the DISC LAYER Push-button to select the 

SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for playback.

Display/Time

Press the DISPlay/TIME Push-button to access vari-

ous disc times. It is also used to return the Front Panel 

Information Display to indicate time instead of text 

information on a SACD Disc.

Menu/Text

Press the MENU/TEXT Push-button to select the vari-

ous text information on a SACD Disc such as Album, 

Artist and Track Titles (disc dependent).

Repeat Modes

Press the REPEAT Push-button to select either One 

Track, All Tracks or cancel the Repeat Mode.

Clear

Press the CLEAR Push-button to erase a program 

track(s).

Summary of Contents for MCT80

Page 1: ...McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3512 www mcintoshlabs com MCT80 SACD CD Transport Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the Owners Manual may result in Hazardous Radiation Exposure ATTENTION Rayonnnement Laser Invisible en cas d ouverture Ne pas re...

Page 3: ...ur Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 Phon...

Page 4: ...ata and IR Input Port Connectors The MCT80 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 an...

Page 5: ...a Digital MCT Connector for the purist possible sound quality Digital Audio Outputs The MCT80 Digital Outputs include MCT Coaxial and Optical Connections Power Control and Full Function Remote Contro...

Page 6: ...st location for your MCT80 Dimensions Rear View of the MCT80 Side View of the MCT80 Front View of the MCT80 10 13 16 27 5cm 8 20 3cm 11 1 2 29 2cm 5 3 8 13 7cm 5 7 8 14 9cm 3 16 0 5cm 13 16 2 1cm 11 1...

Page 7: ...nite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible operating temperature A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operati...

Page 8: ...e the correct voltage for your unit IR IN for connecting an IR Receiver DATA IN receives control data from a McIntosh Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier OPTICAL and COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUTS sen...

Page 9: ...9 Notes...

Page 10: ...formation 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...

Page 11: ...11 Connections using Digital Coaxial Optical or XLR Optional Digital Connection Refer to Note 2 on page 10 Connect to AC Outlet Integrated Amplifier or Preamplifier IR Sensor...

Page 12: ...s to load and unload a disc Front Panel Display indicates various operation functions and times STANDBY ON Push button switches the MCT80 ON or OFF Standby Opens and Closes the disc tray for loading o...

Page 13: ...ous other Informa tion Indicates the Random Play Mode is active Indicates when the tracks on the CD disc are MP3 or WMA encoded Indicates the Repeat Mode selected Repeat All Tracks or Repeat 1 Track I...

Page 14: ...tion Use to select the SACD or CD Tracks from a hybrid disc for playback Use to direct access tracks 10 and above Momentarily press to Power ON or OFF Selects Disc MODE or Folder Mode for navigating a...

Page 15: ...button For example to access Disc Track 23 press the 10 Push button twice and then the 3 Push button Reverse and Fast Foward Press the7 Reverse or8 Fast Forward Push button to start moving rapidly th...

Page 16: ...llumination in dicates the Auto Off Feature is disabled For additional information refer to Power Mode on page 20 Note When AC Power is initially applied to the MCT80 the unit will momentarily switch...

Page 17: ...Time Modes may be displayed by pressing the DISP TIME Push button on the Remote Control Refer to figure 21 For addi tional information on the Time Display Modes refer to Display Modes on page 20 5 SA...

Page 18: ...Modes press the REPEAT Push button once to activate the Track Repeat N1 press the REPEAT Push button twice to activate the Disc Repeat N Refer to figures 23 and 24 Figure 2 2 Press the PLAY PAUSE Pus...

Page 19: ...STOP Push button followed by pressing the RANDOM Push button Once the Program Playback Mode is active tracks may be added or deleted by first pressing the STOP Push button followed by entering the add...

Page 20: ...olor Operation Green MCT80 is Powered On Red MCT80 is Powered Off with Auto Power Mode Off Green MCT80 is Powered Off with Auto Power Mode On 1 Using the MCT80 Remote Control press and hold in the Pow...

Page 21: ...he STANDBY ON Push button goes Off The MCT80 will then switch Off 2 Press the STANDBY ON Push button to switch the MCT80 back On If the MCT80 is still not functioning properly reset the Secondary Tran...

Page 22: ...I Power Requirements 100 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 110 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 120 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 220 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 230 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watts 240 Volts 50 60Hz at 35 watt...

Page 23: ...ult in shipping damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call...

Page 24: ...cts is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A McIntosh Laboratory Inc 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www mcin...

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