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Thank you from all of us at
McIntosh
With the MCD85 SACD/CD Player, you have
invested in a precision instrument that will provide
you with many years of enjoyment. Please take a few
moments to familiarize yourself with the features and
instructions to get the maximum performance from
your equipment.
If you need further technical assistance, please contact
your dealer who may be more familiar with your
particular setup including other brands. You can also
contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the
unlikely event of needing service.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Technical Assistance:
(607) 723-3512
Customer Service:
(607) 723-3515
Fax:
(607) 724-0549
Email: support@mcintoshlabs.com
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
Table of Contents
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ........................ 3
Make a Note ................................................................ 3
Safety First .................................................................. 3
Where to put it ............................................................ 4
The Front Panel ........................................................... 5
The Left Knob .................................................. 5
The Right Knob ................................................ 5
Connections on the Back ............................................ 6
The Inputs ......................................................... 6
The Outputs ...................................................... 6
Making Connections ................................................... 6
Balanced/XLR Output ...................................... 6
Unbalanced RCA/Phono Output ....................... 7
RS232 ................................................................ 7
Wired IR Input .................................................. 7
Power Control (Trigger) Output ........................ 7
Connection Diagram ......................................... 8
Data Ports ......................................................... 9
Optical............................................................... 9
Coax .................................................................. 9
Power On the MCD85 ............................................... 10
Setup Menu ............................................................... 10
IR Code ........................................................... 10
Data Setup ....................................................... 11
Play a Disc ............................................................... 11
Navigating CD-ROMs ................................... 11
Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) ........................ 12
Remote Control Buttons ........................................... 13
Changing the Remote Control’s Battery .................. 14
Specifications ........................................................... 14
Resetting the Microprocessor .................................. 15
Packing the MCD85 .................................................. 15
Copyright 2020 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc
The MCD85 SACD/CD Player marries McIntosh’s long
tradition of uncompromising quality with the latest
cutting edge innovations to bring you an unsurpassed
luxury sonic experience.
Make a Note
For future reference, you can jot down your serial
number and purchase information here. We can
identify your purchase from this information if the
occasion should arise.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name
Safety First
Important Safety Information is
supplied in a separate document
“Important Additional Operation
Information Guide
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