CD Transport

MCD1000

Owner’s Manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

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“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MCD1000 CD Transport 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.

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 spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Dealer Name:

Technical Assistance

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 technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: 607-723-1545

Fax: 607-723-3636

Customer Service

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 assistance 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

Copyright 2003

© by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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.

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Introduction and Performance Features

8. The MCD1000 Compact Disc Player is designed to play all standard CD Discs that conform to the Official Compact

Disc Standards which is indicated by the Symbol. It will also play most CD-R discs, however some discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

9. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the

MCD1000 and should not be tried, as possible damage may occur.

10. The following list of Compact Disc Accessories should not be used with the MCD1000:

A. Compact Disc Stabilizers.

B. Disc Protectors.

C. Lens/Laser Cleaning Discs and devices.

Connector Information

XLR Connectors:

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Digital Audio Output Connectors on the MCD1000. Refer to the diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground

PIN 2: + Signal

PIN 3: - Signal

Pin 2

Pin 1

Pin 3

Power Control and Trigger Connectors

The MDA1000’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Power Control In-

Positive put on other McIntosh Components.

N/C

Ground

Data and IR Port Connectors

The MDA1000’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control Signals and the IR

Input Port allows for the

Data Port Connector

Data Signal connection of other brands IR Sensors. Use a

1/8 inch stereo mini

N/C

Data Ground phone plug to connect to the Data Port Inputs on

McIntosh Source Units.

IR Input Port Connector

Data Signal

N/C

Ground

Introduction

The McIntosh MCD1000 CD Transport offers the latest in technology and provides state of the art reproduction of

Compact Discs. A full complement of performance features together with the advanced mechanical design ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.

Performance Features

•••••

Advanced Transport

The MCD1000 has a custom designed precision-machined metal disc tray for safe and gentle disc handling. The servocontrolled transport with a shock resistant suspension incorporating the latest in error correction circuitry for reading imperfect discs.

•••••

Four Playback Modes

The MCD1000 Compact Disc Player allows for Disc Playback, Intro Playback, Program Playback and Random Playback.

•••••

Front Panel Display

The Display indicates the Disc, Track and Time information along with the Playback Mode in use.

•••••

Remote Power, Data Control and External IR Input

Remote Power Control In/Out allows the MCD1000 to turn

On/Off with a McIntosh Audio Control Center. The Data

Port Input allows Remote Control Operation from another

McIntosh Component. The IR Input allows for the connection of an IR Receiver.

•••••

Special Power Supply

A fully regulated Power Supply with a special R-Core

Power Transformer, ensures stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.

•••••

Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel, with a three dimensional look, is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life

Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front

Panel Illumination and is designed to ensures the pristine beauty of the MCD1000 will be retained for many years.

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Machined Top and Side Panels

The Top and Side of the MCD1000 are machined from thick aluminum panels with a smooth black anodized finish.

In the recessed area of the Top Panel is a screened glass panel with a block diagram of the MCD1000’s circuitry.

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Dimensions

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD1000. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD1000 into cabinets.

17-

1/2

"

44.45cm

Front View

of the

MCD1000

5-

5/16

"

13.49cm

6"

15.24cm

6

Rear View

of the

MCD1000

Side View

of the

MCD1000

15/16

"

2.38cm

17"

43.18cm

4-

5/8

"

11.75cm

13-

1/4

"

33.65cm

15-

7/8

"

40.32cm

12

-1/8

"

30.79cm

9

"

22.86cm

3/16

"

0.48cm

4-

13/16

"

12.22cm

1-

7/16

"

3.65cm

Installation

Installation

ment. Do not install the

MCD1000 directly above a heat generating component such as a high powered amplifier.

If all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in maintaining all the system components at the coolest possible

The MCD1000 can be placed upright on a table or shelf standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MCD1000 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MCD1000 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your

MCD1000.

Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instru-

MCD1000 Front Panel

Custom Cabinet Cutout

operating temperature.

A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimen-

MCD1000 Side View in Custom Cabinet

MCD1000 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet

Cabinet

Front

Panel

3-

3/32

7.86cm

1"

"

2.54cm

sions for cool operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the CD Transport, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 17 inches (43.18cm) depth behind the front panel. When a CD Disc is inserted or removed, the panel clearance required in front of the mounting panel is 3-3/4 inches (9.5cm). Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.

17-

1/16

"

43.34cm

7"

17.78cm

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening

for Ventilation

4

"

10.16cm

12"

30.48cm

Cutout

Opening for

Ventilation

Chassis

Spacers

Support

Shelf

13-

1/4

"

33.66cm

4-

7/8

"

12.38cm

6

-7/32

"

15.79cm

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Connect the MCD1000 power cord to a live

AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage

IR INPUT for connecting an

IR Receiver

Rear Panel Connections

COAXIAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUTS send digital audio signals to a D/A Converter

Balanced XLR DIGITAL AU-

DIO OUTPUT sends digital audio signals from the McIntosh MCD1000 CD Transport to the MDA1000 D/A Converter

DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh Control

Center

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POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-On signals from a McIntosh Component and POWER CON-

TROL OUT sends turn-On signals on to another McIntosh Component

OPTICAL DIGITAL

AUDIO OUTPUTS sends digital audio signals to a D/A Converter

How to Connect

How to Connect

1. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MDA1000

Power Control Out Jack to the POWER CONTROL IN

Jack on the McIntosh MCD1000.

Notes: 1. If the MCD1000 CD Transport is not connected to a McIntosh MDA1000 D/A

Converter and instead connected to a

McIntosh A/V Control Center with digital inputs, the MCD1000’s Power Control In should be connected to the appropriate Power

Control Out Jack on the A/V Control Center.

2. When the MCD1000 and MDA1000 are connected in a non-McIntosh Preamplifier

System, the Power Control Cable should be connected from the MCD1000 Power Control

Out to the MDA1000 Power Control In.

2. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MDA1000

Line 1 Switched Data Output Jack to DATA IN Port on the McIntosh MCD1000.

Note: If the MCD1000 CD Transport is not connected to a McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter and instead connected to a McIntosh A/V Control Center with digital inputs, the MCD1000’s Data In should be connected to the appropriate Data Out Jack on the

A/V Control Center.

3. Connect a Coaxial Digital Cable from the MDA1000

Coaxial 1 Digital Audio Input to either COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Jack on the MCD1000.

Note: When the MCD1000 CD Transport is connected to a McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter the Digital

Optical Output or the Balanced Digital XRL

Output may be used instead of the Coaxial Digital

Output. If MCD1000 CD Transport is connected to a McIntosh A/V Control Center with digital inputs either the Coaxial or Optical Outputs my be used.

4. Connect the MCD1000 Power Cord to a live AC outlet.

McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter

To AC Outlet

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Front Panel Indicator, Push-Buttons and Switch

Open and Close the Disc Door for loading or unloading discs

Disc Tray opens to permit the loading and unloading of a disc

IR Sensor receives commands from a remote control

Power Switch turns all

AC power completely

On or Off

Front Panel

Display

Standby Power

On Light

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Move back one track at a time

Use to pause during Playback

Move forward one track at a time

Stops disc

Playback

Standby/On Pushbutton turns the

MCD1000 On or

Off (Standby)

Starts disc

Playback

Front Panel Display

Indicates the Program Track Play

Mode is active

Indicates Track

Number

Indicates the current Track

Time, Remaining Track

Time, Total Disc Playing

Time and various Programming information

Indicates the

Number of Tracks and the Total

Playing Time of the Disc when the player is stopped

Indicates when the Time Display is showing the

Remaining Time

Indicates the number of tracks on the disc and the Program

Step Number(s)

Indicates the Random

Track Play Mode is active

Indicates when in the Pause

Mode

Indicates when the first ten seconds of each track is being played

Indicates when in the Play Mode

Indicates when the

Repeat All Play

Mode is active

Indicates when the

A-B Repeat Play

Mode is active

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Remote Control Push-Buttons

Press a Number Push-button to select the desired Track

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Press the Up or Down

Push-button to adjust the volume level of the

MDA1000

Use to Program specific tracks for playback

Press to move rapidly backward through a Track on the Disc

Press to move rapidly forward through a Track on the Disc

Press to sample the first 10 seconds of each

Track on the

Disc

Press to Repeat various Playback

Modes

Press to Stop

Disc Playback at any time

Press the Input push-button followed by pressing one of the Numbered Push-Buttons to select the desired Digital

Input of the MDA1000

Press to display the Current

Track Time, Elasped Time or Total Disc Time

Move forward one Track at a time

Move backward one Track at a time

Press to activate Random

Track Playback

Starts Standard Disc Playback and Program Playback

Press to Pause

Disc Playback at any time

Notes: The Remote Control illustrated above is supplied with the matching

MDA1000 D/A Converter. It is also available as an accessory for the

MCD1000, check with your McIntosh Dealer for additional details. The buttons with the

“small text descriptions”

are used to control various functions of the McIntosh MDA1000 D/A Converter.

How to Operate the Remote Control

How to Operate the Remote Control

Numbered Push-buttons

Press a NUMBER Push-button (1 through 9) followed by pressing the PLAY Push-button to directly access the desired disc track. Track numbers above 9 require the pressing of two NUMBER Push-buttons. If the desired Track Number is higher than 9, first press and hold down the NUM-

BER Push-button until the number entered shifts its position to the “Tens Digit”, as indicated on the Front Panel

Aphanumeric Display, followed by pressing the NUMBER

Push-button for the “Units Digit”.

Back and Next

Press the NEXT Push-button to move forward or the

BACK Push-button to move backward one track at a time.

REV and FF

Press the REVerse Push-button or FF(Fast Forward)

Push-button to start moving rapidly through a track.

Note: Audio level is automatically reduced during this operating mode.

Program

The PGM(Program) Push-button is used to enter desired

Track Selections into memory for Playback. Refer to page

17 for additional information on Programming.

Intro

Press the INTRO Push-button to audition the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD Disc.

Random

Press the RANDOM Push-button to playback Tracks in a random order.

Stop

Press the STOP„ Push-button to stop the disc playing.

Alternate Remote Control Push-button Functions

Most basic MCD1000 Operating Functions can be performed with Remote Controls of McIntosh A/V Controllers,

A/V Control Centers or Preamplifiers and McIntosh Keypads. Additional MCD1000 functions can be performed with other McIntosh Remote Controls by using push-buttons that are labeled differently from the Compact Disc Remote Control. The chart below lists the MCD1000 operations that can be performed by these different pushbuttons on Remote Controls of other McIntosh products.

Other McIntosh Remote Control Devices

Repeat

Press the REPEAT Push-button to allow continuous playback of Standard Play Mode, Random Play Mode or Program Play Mode.

MCD1000

Function

A/V Control

Center

WK2

Keypad

Play

Press the PLAY Push-button to start Playback of the currently selected disc or a stored Program.

Time

During standard Disc Playback, pressing the

TIME Push-button will allow the Front Panel

Alphanumeric Display to indicate either the Current Track Time, Track Elapsed Time, Track Remaining Time, Disc Elapsed Time, Disk Remaining Time or only the Track Number.

Note: These five Track/Time Display Modes are not available during Intro Play Mode,

Random Play Mode and Program

Playback.

Play

Stop

Pause

Next

Back

Play

Stop

Pause

Next

Back

Play

Stop

-

Next

Back

Fast Forward Fast Forward Seek Up

Fast Reverse Fast Reverse Seek Down

Numbers 0-9 Numbers 0-9 Numbers 0-9

WK3

Keypad

Play

Stop

Next

-

-

-

-

WK4

Keypad

Play

Stop

-

Next

Back

Channel Up

Channel Down

Numbers 0-9

Pause

Press the PAUSE Push-button to momentarily stop Playback operation at any time. Press the PLAY Push-button to resume Playback of the disc.

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How to Operate the MCD1000

Press the POWER switch to ON, the Red LED above the

STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the

MCD1000 is in Standby Mode. To Switch On the

MCD1000 press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. With no

CD Disc loaded in the CD Transport the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate “Track 0” Refer to figures 1 and 8.

Notes: For normal operation, switch the MCD1000 On and

Off with the Standby/On Push-button. If the Disc

Player is not going to be used for an extended period of time, turn Off all AC Power with the Power

Switch. When the MCD1000 Power Control Jack is connected (via a cable) to a McIntosh MDA1000 D/A

Converter, Control Center, A/V Multizone System

Controller or Preamplifier, the MCD1000 will automatically switch ON and OFF with the system.

When power is first applied, the MCD1000 will determine if a disc is present inside and during that time the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button is not active until a triangle appears on the Alphanumeric

Display.

ing Tray will draw the Disc into the Transport. Refer to figure 3.

Disc seated

Figure 3

Note: The Disc Tray will also close by giving the front edge of the tray a nudge, refer to figure 4.

Give the

Figure 1

Loading a Compact Disc

Before inserting a disc into the MCD1000 CD Transport please read Important Notes Numbers 8, 9 and 10 found on page 5 for important information.

1. Press the Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the Disc Loading Tray will slide open to permit the insertion of a Disc into the MCD1000. Refer to figures 2 and 8.

Figure 4

3. The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the number of Tracks and the Total playing time. Refer to figure 5.

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Figure 2

2. Insert the disc into the Disc Tray and press the Front

Panel OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the Disc Load-

Figure 5

4. Press the PLAY Push-button to start playback of the disc.

Unloading Compact Discs

The steps for removing the disc from the MCD1000 CD

How to Operate the MCD1000

Transport is similar to the Loading Disc Process, except in reverse.

1. Press the Front Panel STOP Push-button if a Disc is playing.

2. Press the OPEN/CLOSE Push-button and the Disc

Loading Tray will slide open to permit removal of the

Disc from the MCD1000 CD Transport.

Figure 7

Display will indicate that the MCD1000 is in Pause Mode with double vertical rectangles positioned to the right of the

Play Triangle. Refer to figure 9.

Disc Playback

Press the PLAY Push-button and the disc will start playing. The Front Panel Display will indicate the current Track

Number, the Time into the Track and a Triangle. When all of the tracks on the disc have played the MCD1000 will stop, unless the Repeat Playback Mode has been activated.

Refer to figure 6.

Figure 9

Stop Mode

Press the STOP„ Push-button at any time to stop Disc

Playback. If the MCD1000 is in Random, Intro and/or Program Modes of Playback, pressing the STOP Push-button will stop playing the disc and cancel the Random, Intro and/ or Program Modes of Playback. Refer to figure 8.

Figure 6

Direct Track Selection

To select a specific track on a Compact Disc perform the following using a McIntosh Remote Control.

1. Press the NUMBER Push-button to select the desired

Track.

Note: If the desired Track Number is higher than 9, first press and hold down the NUMBER Push-button until the number entered shifts its position to the “Tens

Digit” followed by pressing the NUMBER Pushbutton for the “Units Digit”. Refer to figure 7.

Disc Pause

While a Disc is playing, press the PAUSE Push-button to temporarily stop playback. To cancel the Pause Mode, press the PLAY Push-button or press the PAUSE Push-button again and the disc will resume playing. The Front Panel

Back Track

Pressing the BACK Push-button while a Disc is playing will either return playback to the beginning of the same

Track or to the previous Track. If the push-button is pushed once, playback of the current track will start playing. When the push-button is pushed twice, the previous track will start playing. Holding down the push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired Track.

Next Track

For each press of the NEXT Push-button the

MCD1000 will advance to the next Track. Holding down the push-button will allow for rapid selection of the desired

Track.

Figure 8

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Important Operational Information

The optional MDA1000 Remote Control is needed to perform the following Operation Functions:

ing Time, Disc Elapsed Time, Disk Remaining Time and only the Track Number. With each press of the TIME Pushbutton on the Remote Control, the Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate one of the five different displays. Refer to figures 10 thru 14.

Fast Forward or Reverse

Press the FF (Fast Forward) or REV (Reverse)

Push-buttons to move back and forth rapidly through the

Track currently playing on a disc. The accelerated sound will be audible during this operation, at a reduced volume level. Releasing the push-button will return playback to normal speed and volume level.

Track and Time Display

The Front Panel Display can indicate five different Disc/

Track Time Displays; Track Elapsed Time, Track Remain-

Intro Play Mode

The Introduction Playback Mode when activated, allows for listening to the first 10 seconds of each track on the CD. To start the Intro Playback Mode, press the INTRO Push-button on the Remote Control. When the desired track is located, press the PLAY Push-button on the Remote Control. This will restart the desired track from the beginning and cancel the Intro Playback Mode. Refer to figure 15.

Note: The Intro Playback Mode may be cancelled at any time by pressing the STOP Push-button.

Figure 10

Figure 11

Figure 15

Repeat Mode

This allows continuous playback of all the Tracks on the disc or a portion of a single track when the MCD1000 is in the Standard Play Mode. If either the Random and/or Program Modes of Playback are active, the Repeat Mode may also be activated for continuous playback of those Modes.

1. Press the REPEAT Push-button once to activate the Repeat Mode. The Front Panel Display will indicate the

Repeat Mode is active. Refer to figure 16.

Figure 12

Figure 13

Figure 14

Figure 16

2. Press the REPEAT Push-button twice or the STOP

Push-button to cancel the Repeat Mode.

A-B (Partial Track) Repeat Mode

1. Press the REPEAT Push-button once to activate the Repeat Mode and establish the “A - starting point”, press the REPEAT Push-button again to set the “B - ending point”. Refer to figure 17.

Note: The A-B Repeat Mode is intended for use within a single track.

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How to Operate the MCD1000 con’t

Figure 17

2. Press the REPEAT Push-button twice or the STOP

Push-button to cancel the Repeat Mode.

Random Play Mode

The MCD1000 CD Transport has the ability to playback

Tracks in a random order during Standard Play Mode.

1. Press the RANDOM Push-button to activate the Random Play Mode.

Note: The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display of Pause

“ ” and “Track 1” indicators will momentarily illuminate while a Random Play List is being generated in memory. Refer to figure 18.

and time of each track for the CD disc. The reading of this information occurs when the Disc Loading Tray draws the

Disc into the CD Transport.

1. Pressing the PGM (Program) Push-button on the Remote Control will activate the Programing Mode of the

MCD1000 CD Transport. Refer to figure 20.

Figure 20

Note: The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will indicate the Pause Mode is active, three dashes appear under Track Number, the Time of the first

Track on the Disc and the First Program Step

Number “ 1 ” will be flashing.

2. Press the PAUSE Push-button and the first track will start playing and the current memory location is available. Refer to figure 21

Figure 18

2. The Random Play Mode may be repeated by pressing the REPEAT Push-button after Random playback of

Figure 21

3. To enter this track into memory, press the PGM Pushbutton. If a different track is desired, use either the

NEXT and BACK Push-buttons or the NUM-

BER (0 thru 9) Push-buttons to select the desired track and then press the PGM Push-button to enter it into memory. Refer to figure 22.

Figure 19 tracks has started. Refer to figure 19.

Note: While in the Random Play Mode, the next random track may be selected by pressing the NEXT

Push-button or the previous random track by pressing the BACK Push-button.

3. To cancel the Random Play Mode press the STOP Pushbutton.

Program Playback

The MCD1000 has the ability to store up to 16 different

Program Steps. This allows the playback of desired tracks in a specific order from the CD Disc. In order to program tracks from a disc, it is first necessary to read the the Table of Contents (TOC). The TOC contains the number of tracks

Figure 22

Note: The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display will momentarily indicate three dashes under the Track

Number followed by the track number, the First

Program Step Number “ 1 ” is now on

continuously and a flashing Second Program Step

Number “ 2 ” will appear.

4. Additional Track Selections may be entered into memory at this time by pressing the PGM Push-button and selecting the track using the NEXT and

BACK Push-buttons or the NUMBER (0 thru 9).

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How to Operate the MCD1000 con’t

The Front Panel Alphanumeric Display indicates that

Program Steps “ 1 ” and “ 2 ” are on continuously and the next available Program Step will be flashing. Refer to figure 23.

Figure 23

5. To start playback of the just entered into memory Program Selections, press the PLAY Pushbutton. Refer to figure 24.

Note: If the first program track selection doesn’t need to be changed, just press the PGM Push-button and the second Program Step Location will become available for changing. Continue to press the

PGM Push-button until the track to be changed is audible and perform step 3 to enter the new selection.

4. Add any new program steps by repeating step 3.

5. To start playback of the Program Selections just entered into memory, press the PLAY Pushbutton.

Resetting of Microprocessors

In the event that the controls of the MCD1000 stop functioning, place the POWER Switch in the OFF position for 5 seconds, then back ON. This will reset the MCD1000 Microprocessors.

Figure 24

Deleting a Program

The MCD1000 will keep an entered Program in its nonvolatile memory for Playback, even if AC Power is removed. To delete the Program stored in memory press the Front Panel

OPEN/CLOSE Push-button.

Modify a Program

Sometimes after a Playback Program has been created, it might be desirable to make changes to the existing Program instead of deleting it and starting all over again.

Note: Changes to a program include the changing of any tracks currently entered into memory and adding new program steps to the end.

1. Press the PGM (Program) Push-button on the Remote

Control to activate the Programing Mode on the

MCD1000.

2. Press the PAUSE Push-button and the first track of the stored program will start playing.

3. To change the first progam track use either the

NEXT and BACK Push-buttons or the NUM-

BER (0 thru 9) Push-buttons to select the new track and then press the PGM Push-button to enter it into the current memory location.

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Specifications

Digital Audio Format

IEC958, S/PDIF

Digital Outputs

Optical: -15 ~ -20dBm

Coaxial: 0.5Vp-p @75ohms

XRL: 5V p-p @110 ohms (AES/EBU)

Transport

Pickup: Optical 3-beam laser

Objective Lens Drive System: 2-Dimensional parallel

Laser Type:

Laser Beam Wavelength:

GaAIAs semiconductor

780nm

Digital Signal Format

Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz

Quantization Bit:

Modulation Code:

Error Correction:

16-bit linear/channel

Eight to Fourteen Modulation

Cross Interleave Reed Solomon

Power Requirements

100 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

110 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

120 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

220 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

230 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

240 Volts 50/60Hz, 20 watts

Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MCD1000 for the correct voltage.

Overall Dimensions

Width is 17-1/2 inches (44.45cm)

Height is 6 inches (15.24cm) including feet

Depth is 16-1/8 inches (

40.96

cm) including the Front Panel and Knobs

Weight

27.5 pounds (12.47 kg) net, 41.5 pounds (18.83 kg) in shipping carton

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Packing Instructions

Packing Instructions

In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. It is very important that the four plastic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment. This will ensure the proper equipment location on the bottom pad. Failure to do this will result 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 or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers.

Quantity Part Number Description

1 034075 Shipping carton only

4 033837 End cap

4

4

4

1

1

1

1

034076

033726

034255

034077

017937

100159

104083

Inside carton only

Top pad

Bottom pad

Inner carton pad

Plastic foot

#10-32 x 3/4” screw

#10-7/16” Flat washer

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, NY 13903

The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice.

Printed in the U.S.A.

McIntosh Part No. 040889