McIntosh MCD550 Owner's Manual
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Signal is received the Front Panel Display will indicate
the sample rate of the signal. Refer
to figure 50.
the sample rate of the signal. Refer
to figure 50.
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Computer
The MCD550 USB Input provides
the capability to playback music
from a computer, when the com-
puter is connected to the rear panel
USB Digital Audio Input Connec-
tor. The MCD550 USB Input is
compatible with both PC Comput-
ers using Microsoft
Computer
The MCD550 USB Input provides
the capability to playback music
from a computer, when the com-
puter is connected to the rear panel
USB Digital Audio Input Connec-
tor. The MCD550 USB Input is
compatible with both PC Comput-
ers using Microsoft
®
Windows
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(XP [SP 3], Vista [SP 1], Windows
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Apple
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Apple
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Macintosh
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Computers us-
ing OS-10.6 with the latest update.
When using a PC Computer
with Windows or an Apple
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Ma-
cintosh
®
, a special McIntosh USB
Audio Software Driver B needs
to be installed on the Computer
before connecting the MCD550
USB Input to an USB Port on the
computer.
to be installed on the Computer
before connecting the MCD550
USB Input to an USB Port on the
computer.
this until the desired brightness setting is selected.
7. Press the DISC LAYER Push-button to store the
new brightness setting. The LED above the MUTE
Push-button will now extinguish.
Push-button will now extinguish.
Power Mode
The MCD550 incorporates an Auto Off Feature,
which can automatically place the SACD/CD Player
into the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode (default
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there has been an absence of a Digital Audio Signal.
This includes a Digital Audio Signal coming from
Disc Playback, Optical/Coaxial Input Signal or an
USB Input Signal. If it is desirable to disable the Auto
Off Feature, perform the following steps:
The MCD550 incorporates an Auto Off Feature,
which can automatically place the SACD/CD Player
into the Power Saving Standby/Off Mode (default
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there has been an absence of a Digital Audio Signal.
This includes a Digital Audio Signal coming from
Disc Playback, Optical/Coaxial Input Signal or an
USB Input Signal. If it is desirable to disable the Auto
Off Feature, perform the following steps:
1. Using the MCD550 Remote Control, press and
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seconds, at which time the Front Panel Display
indicates “Auto STBY Off”. Refer to figure 44.
seconds, at which time the Front Panel Display
indicates “Auto STBY Off”. Refer to figure 44.
2. The MCD550 will switch Off and the LED above
the STAND/BY Push-button will illuminate Red
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switch the MCD550 On.
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switch the MCD550 On.
3. To re-active the Auto Off Feature, press and hold
in the Power Push-button on the Remote Con-
trol for about 5-10 seconds, at which time the Front
Panel Display indicates “Auto STBY On”. Refer to
figure 45.
trol for about 5-10 seconds, at which time the Front
Panel Display indicates “Auto STBY On”. Refer to
figure 45.
4. The MCD550 will switch Off and the LED above
the STAND/BY Push-button will illuminate Green
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switch the MCD550 On.
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switch the MCD550 On.
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verter may be used to decode a variety of Digital Au-
dio Signals. It will decode a two channel PCM Encod-
ed Digital Signal into a two channel Analog Signal.
There are connections for Coaxial, Optical, and USB
Digital Inputs. They may be connected simultaneously
and the MCD550 has electronic switching for selection
of the desired music source.
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verter may be used to decode a variety of Digital Au-
dio Signals. It will decode a two channel PCM Encod-
ed Digital Signal into a two channel Analog Signal.
There are connections for Coaxial, Optical, and USB
Digital Inputs. They may be connected simultaneously
and the MCD550 has electronic switching for selection
of the desired music source.
The default Digital Input Selection is DISC for
playback of a disc. To select an external Digital Input
press the INPUT Push-button on the Front Panel
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MCD550 Remote Control repeatedly until the name of
the desired Input appears on the Front Panel Informa-
tion Display. Refer to figures 46, 47, 48, 49 and 25.
press the INPUT Push-button on the Front Panel
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MCD550 Remote Control repeatedly until the name of
the desired Input appears on the Front Panel Informa-
tion Display. Refer to figures 46, 47, 48, 49 and 25.
When a Digital Audio Signal is not present on the
selected External Digital Input, the Front Panel Dis-
play will flash the input name. Once a Digital Audio
play will flash the input name. Once a Digital Audio
How to Operate the MCD550, con’t
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A u t o S T B Y O n
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