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IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
General:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This unit is capable of producing high sound pres-
sure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pres-
sure levels can cause permanent hearing impair-
ment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protec-
tion is recommended when playing at high volumes.
6. Disconnect this equipment when unused for long peri-
ods of time.
7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Installation:
8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-
dance with the manufacturers instructions.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat ducts or other equipment that produce heat.
10. Do not use this equipment near water.
11. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing
and ensure that no objects filled with liquids are
placed on the equipment.
12. Do not mount this product with an unstable bracket as
the equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a
person, and serious damage to the product.
Connection:
13. Route DC power cords so that they are not likely to be
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the point where they enter the
instrument.Care of Equipment:
14. Clean only with dry cloth.
15. Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be
pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through
enclosure openings.
Repair of Equipment:
16. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Ser-
vicing is required when the equipment has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
17. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be re-
ferred to qualified service personnel.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser-
vice technician has used replacement parts specified by
McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this prod-
uct, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
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
bottom cover. No user serviceable parts inside.
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1. The MDA5000 Digital/Analog Converter Operation is fully
Automatic and requires no selection or adjustment on the part
of the user. When a CD that has been specially encoded with
a High Definition Compatible Digital
® Signal is received, the
MDA5000 will automatically decode the additional
information.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MDA5000
Digital/Analog Converter.
3. The MDA5000 Digital/Analog Converter is designed to
Automatically Switch Power On and Off with the rest of the
Audio System. In order for the automatic power switching to
function, there needs to be a connection between the Control
Center and the Converter.
4. An Automatic Digital Input Selector is built into the
MDA5000 . It will accommodate up to three source devices
with digital outputs to be connected to the converter. The
MDA5000 can only decode one input source at a time. If the
MDA5000 receives more than one digital signal
simultaneously, the Automatic Digital Input Selector will not
function properly.
Customer Service Technical Assistance Please Take A MomentThank 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:
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 Repair department.
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the McIntosh Repair 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 addi-
tional help concerning a suspected problem, you can re-
ceive 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
Table of Contents
General Notes
Your decision to own this McIntosh MDA5000 Digital/
Analog Converter ranks you at the very top among dis-
criminating 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.Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2
Thank You .......................................................................... 3
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 3
Customer Service ............................................................... 3
Table of Contents ............................................................... 3
Introduction ....................................................................... 4
Performance Features ........................................................ 4
Dimensions ....................................................................... 5
Installation ........................................................................ 6
Side Panel Connections ..................................................... 7
How to Connect ................................................................. 8
Top Panel Displays ............................................................ 9
Specifications .................................................................. 10
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 11
, HDCD
®, High Definition Compatible Digital ®
and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries.
HDCD System manufactured under license from Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more
of the following: U. S. Patent No. 5,479,168, 5,638,074,
5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311,
5,872,531, and Australia Patent No. 669,114 with other pat-
ents pending.
