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Mc NTOSH LABORATORY, NC ,B NGHAMTON, NY MCD550 SACD CD PLAYERH N R F E N S W H S N P R E P R S
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products en-
closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK
OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric
shock, do not remove cover or
back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
CAUTION -
Invisible Laser Radiation when open.
DO NOT stare into the beam or view
directly with optical instruments. Use
of controls or adjustments or per-
formance of procedures other than
those specified in the Owners Manual
may result in Hazardous Radiation
Exposure.
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
VA RO I T US!
VARNING!
Laitteen kayttaminen muulla kuin
tassa kayttoohjeessa mainitulla
tavalla saattaa altistaa kayttajan
turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle
nakymattomalle lasersateiiylle.
Om apparaten anvands pa annat satt
an i denna bruksanvisning specifi-
cerats, kan anvandaren utsattas for
osynbg laserstraining, som over -
skrider gransen for laserklass 1.
This product incorporates an embedded CLASS 3R Laser (IEC60825-1).
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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 manufacturers instruc-
tions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa -
ratus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar -
ized 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 mov -
ing the cart/apparatus combina -
tion 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 person -
nel. 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.
18. Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
19. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
connection.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Copyright 2013 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .................................................. 2 -3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 3
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 4
Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 4
General Information .................................................. 4
Connector and Cable Information .............................4
Disc Information ........................................................ 5
Introduction ................................................................ 5
Performance Features ................................................ 5
Dimensions ................................................................ 6
Installation ................................................................. 7
Connections:
Rear Panel Connections ............................................. 8
MCD550 Connections ............................................... 10
Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet) .............Mc1A
MCD550 Direct to Power Amplifier Connections ... 11
Connection Diagram (Separate Sheet) ............... Mc1B
Front Panel Features:
Front Panel Displays, Controls, Push-buttons
and Jack ..................................................................... 12
Front Panel Displays ................................................. 13
Remote Control:
Remote Control Push-buttons ................................... 14
How to use the Remote Control ................................ 15
Operation:
How to Operate the MCD550 ............................. 16 -2 2
Additional Information:
Photos .................................................................. 23-25
Specifications ........................................................... 26
Packing Instr uction ................................................... 27