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Thank You, Please Take A Moment,
Customer Service and Table of Contents
Thank You.......................................................................... 2
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 2
Customer Service............................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 3
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
Installation ......................................................................... 6
Rear Panel Switches and Connections .............................. 7
How to Connect with a C39/MX130 ................................. 8
How to Connect in a Stand Alone System......................... 9
Front Panel Controls, Push-Buttons,
Switches and Displays ..................................................... 10
Delay Calibration for Center and
Surround Channels .......................................................... 11
How to Operate with a C39/MX130 ............................... 12
System Level Calibration ................................................ 14
How to Operate in a Stand Alone System ....................... 16
Specifications .................................................................. 18
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 19
NOTES:
1. The MSD4 can be operated with a McIntosh C39 or MX130
Control Center. It may also be operated with a McIntosh
MVS-3 Audio/Video Selector and a MC7205 Power
Amplifier. There are instructions to cover both possibilities.
Please refer to the following listing as a guide:
For use with a McIntosh C39 or MX130
How to Connect with a C39/MX130 ................................. 8
Delay Calibration for Center and
Surround Channels .......................................................... 11
How to Operate with a C39/MX130 ............................... 12
For use with a McIntosh MVS-3 and MC7205
How to Connect in a Stand Alone System......................... 9
Delay Calibration for Center and
Surround Channels .......................................................... 11
System Level Calibration ................................................ 14
How to Operate in a Stand Alone System ....................... 15
2. Connecting Cables are available from the McIntosh Parts
Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
3. For additional connection information, refer to the owners
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MSD4
Surround Decoder.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh dealer
name are important to you for possible insurance claim or
future service. The serial number is located on the rear
panel of the equipment. The spaces below have been pro-
vided for you to record that information:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh
MSD4 Surround Decoder, contact your McIntosh dealer.
Your dealer is familiar with your McIntosh equipment as
well as other brands that may be included in your system
and is best qualified to help you.
If it is determined that your MSD4 is in need of repair, you
can return it to your dealer or you can return it to McIntosh
Laboratory. Contact the McIntosh Repair Department for
assistance at,
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3512
FAX: 607-724-0549
Copyright 1998
by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Customer Service
Thank You
For your decision to own this McIntosh MSD4 Surround
Decoder ranks you at the very top among discriminating
music listeners. You now have The Best. The McIntosh
dedication 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 MSD4.
This will ensure that you receive all the performance ben-
efits this equipment can offer you, and that it will become a
highly valued part of your home entertainment system.
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