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MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier Connections
MCD500 Direct to a Power Amplifier
Connections
The MCD500 has the ability to be connected directly to
a Power Amplifier and remotely switch the amplifier and
other source components On/Off via the Power Control
connection. The connection instructions below, together
with the MCD500 Connection Diagram located on the
separate folded sheet “
Mc1B
, 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 additional information refer to “Connector and
Cable Information” on page 5.
Power Control Connections:
1. Connect a Control Cable from the McIntosh MCD500
SACD/CD Player POWER CONTROL OUT Jack to
the Power Amplifier Power Control input jack.
2. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the Power
Amplifier Power Control Out jack to the external Disc
Player Power Control In Jack.
3. Optionally, connect a Control Cable from the exter-
nal Disc Player Power Control Out jack to the Music
Server PWR (Power) CTRL (Control) In Jack.
4. Connect any additional components in a similar man-
ner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 3.
Digital Audio Connections:
5. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/
CD Player COAXIAL INPUT to the Coaxial Output
on the Disc Player.
Note: Optical connections may be used instead of the
Coaxial Connections.
6. Optionally, connect a Cable from the MCD500 SACD/
CD Player OPTICAL INPUT to the Optical Output on
the Music Server.
Note: Coaxial connections may be used instead of the
Optical Connections.
Analog Audio Connections:
7. Connect Balanced Cables from the McIntosh MCD500
SACD/CD Player BALANCED VARIABLE AUDIO
OUTPUT Connectors to the Power Amplifier Balanced
Input Jacks.
Note: The Unbalanced audio connections may be used
instead of Balanced connections.
AC Power Cords Connections:
8. Connect the McIntosh MCD500 SACD/CD Player AC
Power Cord to a live AC outlet.
