McIntosh MCT450 オーナーマニュアル
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General Information, Cable Information, Disc Information, Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Performance Features
The McIntosh MCT450 SACD/CD Transport offers
the latest in audio technology, providing state of the
art reproduction of audio discs. A full complement of
performance features allows for the enjoyment of the
SACD and CD Disc Audio Formats. The advanced
mechanical design of the transport ensures many years
of smooth trouble free operation.
the latest in audio technology, providing state of the
art reproduction of audio discs. A full complement of
performance features allows for the enjoyment of the
SACD and CD Disc Audio Formats. The advanced
mechanical design of the transport ensures many years
of smooth trouble free operation.
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The MCT450 incorporates two laser elements, with
different wavelengths, that are focused through one
lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both
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Formats.
The MCT450 incorporates two laser elements, with
different wavelengths, that are focused through one
lens assembly. This unique design allows reading both
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Formats.
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The MCT450 has a new transport with a Die Cast
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.
The MCT450 has a new transport with a Die Cast
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.
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A unique Digital DIN Output connects to McIntosh
Preamplifiers with a Digital DIN Connector for the
purist possible sound quality.
A unique Digital DIN Output connects to McIntosh
Preamplifiers with a Digital DIN Connector for the
purist possible sound quality.
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The MCT450 Digital Outputs include Coaxial, Opti-
cal, XRL and DIN Connections.
The MCT450 Digital Outputs include Coaxial, Opti-
cal, XRL and DIN Connections.
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The Power Control Input Connection switches the
MCT450 On/Off with other McIntosh Components in
a system. The Remote Control with illuminated push-
buttons provides complete control of the MCT450
operating functions.
The Power Control Input Connection switches the
MCT450 On/Off with other McIntosh Components in
a system. The Remote Control with illuminated push-
buttons provides complete control of the MCT450
operating functions.
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The MCT450 Front Panel display indicates the current
disc playback status.
The MCT450 Front Panel display indicates the current
disc playback status.
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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.
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.
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The MCT450 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated
Glass Front Panel and Stainless Steel Super Mirror
Finish Chassis. These highly durable materials will
ensure the pristine beauty of the MCT450 will be
retained for many years.
The MCT450 has the famous McIntosh Illuminated
Glass Front Panel and Stainless Steel Super Mirror
Finish Chassis. These highly durable materials will
ensure the pristine beauty of the MCT450 will be
retained for many years.
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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-
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tion and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of
the MCT450 will be retained for many years.
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-
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tion and is designed to ensure the pristine beauty of
the MCT450 will be retained for many years.
1. The MCT450 is designed to play round Compact
Discs; do not try other shapes or possible damage
may occur.
may occur.
2. The MCT450 SACD/CD Transport 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.
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 MCT450 when the
writing software used to create them conforms to
the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.
writing software used to create them conforms to
the ISO9660 Level 1 standard.
4. Several of the SACD performance features avail-
able on the MCT450 are active only if the SACD
Disc includes the supporting encoded information.
Disc includes the supporting encoded information.
5. The Audio from playback of SACD Two Channel
Layer and Multichannel Layer Discs is available at
the MCT450 Digital Audio Output DIN Connector.
The Digital Audio XRL, Optical, Coaxial Outputs
will be muted during SACD Playback.
the MCT450 Digital Audio Output DIN Connector.
The Digital Audio XRL, Optical, Coaxial Outputs
will be muted during SACD Playback.
Disc Information
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is the standard for Audio CD Discs and is avail-
able at all Digital Audio Output Connectors on the
MCT450. Discs with WAV and MP3 file formats
are converted internally to a PCM Digital Signal.
able at all Digital Audio Output Connectors on the
MCT450. Discs with WAV and MP3 file formats
are converted internally to a PCM Digital Signal.
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The Digital DIN Cable supplied with the MCT450 is a
McIntosh Designed Custom Cable. A substitute cable
will not work with the MCT450 and McIntosh Pre-
amplifiers with a Digital DIN Connector. If it should
become necessary to replace the supplied Digital DIN
cable, order part number 171923 from the McIntosh
Parts Department.
The Digital DIN Cable supplied with the MCT450 is a
McIntosh Designed Custom Cable. A substitute cable
will not work with the MCT450 and McIntosh Pre-
amplifiers with a Digital DIN Connector. If it should
become necessary to replace the supplied Digital DIN
cable, order part number 171923 from the McIntosh
Parts Department.