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Customer Service
Technical Assistance
Please Take A Moment
Thank You
Copyright 2003
©
by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The spaces below have been provided for
you to record that information:
Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD1000 CD Trans-
port ranks you at the very top among discriminating music
listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica-
tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many
years of musical enjoyment from this unit.
Please take a short time to read the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of
repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return
it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For as-
sistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the
McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with
your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be
part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional
help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive tech-
nical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-723-3636
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................ 2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ..................... 4
Table of Contents .............................................................. 4
Important Information ....................................................... 4
Connector Information ...................................................... 5
Introduction ....................................................................... 5
Performance Features ....................................................... 5
Dimensions ........................................................................ 6
Installation ........................................................................ 7
Rear Panel Connections ..................................................... 8
How to Connect ................................................................. 9
Front Panel Indicator, Push-buttons and Switch .............. 10
Front Panel Display ......................................................... 11
Remote Control Push-buttons .......................................... 12
How to Operate the Remote Control ................................ 13
How to Operate the MCD1000 ........................................ 14
Specifications ................................................................... 22
Packing Instructions ......................................................... 23
Important Information
1. It is recommended that a qualified professional assist you in
the choice and installation of a McIntosh Audio System for
your home.
2. Before making any connections to the MCD1000, make sure
that the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. When
the MCD1000 and other McIntosh Components are in their
Standby Mode the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each
component is active and communication is occurring
between them. Failure to do so could result in
malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal
operations.
3. The following Connecting Cable is available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, 2 conductor shielded, with two 1/8 inch stereo
mini phone plugs.
4. When the MCD1000 Digital XLR Output is used to connect
with the Digital XLR Input of the McIntosh MDA1000 D/A
Converter, it is important to use a twisted pair shielded
cable.
5. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the
MCD1000.
6. The MCD1000 basic transport functions may also be
controlled by using the Remote Control that comes with a
McIntosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh
Keypads connected to a McIntosh Control Center or
Preamplifier will also allow remote operation.
7. Before moving or transporting the MCD1000 CD Transport
remove any CD Disc from the tray to prevent possible
damage to the Transport and/or Discs.
