McIntosh MCD1100 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 5)

General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

Performance Features

The McIntosh MCD1100 SACD/CD Player offers the

latest in audio technology, providing state of the art

reproduction of audio program sources. A full comple-

ment of performance features allows for the enjoyment

of the SACD special audio format available on discs.

Audio CDs are also reproduced with flawless real-

ism. The advanced mechanical design of the transport

ensures many years of smooth trouble free operation.

• Twin Laser Pickup

The MCD1100 incorporates two laser elements, with

different wavelengths, that are focused through one

lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both

the CD and Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) Discs

Formats.

• Advanced Transport

The MCD1100 has a new transport with a Die Cast

Mechanism Base and Disc Tray. It has the latest in

advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate

operation. The Disc Audio Data is read at twice the

normal rate insuring better disc tracking and error

correction processing.

• Quad Balanced Digital to Analog Converter

The 8 channel 32-bit, 192kHz Digital to Analog

Converter is used in a Stereo Quad Balanced Mode,

assuring the music is reproduced with a wide dynamic

range and extremely low distortion, for both Disc and

external sources.

• Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs

The MCD1100 has Digital Inputs and outputs for Co-

axial, Optical, XLR, BNC and USB Connections.

• Front Panel Level Control

The Level Control allows varying the music volume

level with headphones, matching the volume level of

the MCD1100 with other components in a system and

can drive any Power Amplifier directly.

• Power Control and Full Function Remote Control

The Power Control Input connection Turn-On/Off

the MCD1100 when connected to a McIntosh System.

The Remote Control with illuminated push-buttons

provides complete control of the MCD1100 operating

functions.

• Multi-Function Front Panel Display

The MCD1100 Front Panel display indicates the cur-

rent disc playback status, digital input status and the

variable audio output volume level.

• Balanced Outputs

The MCD1100 has both variable and fixed Balanced

Outputs, permitting long cable lengths without a loss

in sound quality.

• Special Power Supply

The Linear Power Supply has both a special R-Core

Power Transformer and Multiple Regulators to ensure

stable noise free operation even though the power line

varies.

• 3D Glass Front Panel, Screened Top Panel, Super

Mirror Chassis and Extruded Side Panels

The MCD1100 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated

Glass 3D Front Panel, screened Glass Top Panel with

the block diagram, Stainless Steel Super Mirror Finish

Chassis, extruded aluminum Side Panels with a bead

blast textured surface anodized finish ensures the

pristine beauty of the MCD1100 will be retained for

many years.

• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished

by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic

Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Di-

odes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel Illumina-

tion and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of

the MCD1100 will be retained for many years.

1. The MCD1100 is designed to play round Compact

Discs do not try other shapes or possible damage

may occur.

2. The MCD1100 SACD/CD Player is designed to

play all industry standard “Redbook” CD Audio

Discs as indicated by the Symbol. It will also

play most CD-R, CD-RW and Dual Discs, however

some recorded discs may not be able to play due to

the condition of the recording or manufacturing.

3. Disc with tracks recorded with MP3 and WMA

Formats will playback on the MCD1100 when the

writing software used to create them conforms to

the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.

4. Several of the SACD performance features avail-

able on the MCD1100 are active only if the SACD

Disc includes the supporting encoded information.

Disc Information

the Power Control Input/Output on the MCD1100.

Note: The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is

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.

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