Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY; PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
3 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install...
Page 5 - Data and IR Input Port Connectors; Disc and Connector Information; Disc Information
5 1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play properly in the MCD301 and should not be tried, as possible dam- age may occur. 2. The MCD301 SACD/CD Player is designed to play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform to the Official Compact Di...
Page 7 - Front View of the MCD301
7 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MCD301. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MCD301 into cabinets. 31% 02:38 . 17- 1/2 " 44.45cm 4- 5/8 " 11.75cm 6" 15.24cm 14 -1/2 " 36.8...
Page 9 - Rear Panel Connections
9 Rear Panel Connections POWER CONTROL IN receives turn-on signals from a McIntosh compo- nent and POWER CON- TROL OUT sends turn-on signals on to another McIntosh Component Connect the MCD301 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel of your MCD301 to deter- mine the ...
Page 13 - Front Panel Information Displays
13 Front Panel Information Displays Indicates the type of disc loaded, CD or SACD Indicates the Repeat Mode selected; Repeat All (Tracks), Repeat 1 (Track) or Repeat from point A to point B in the selected Track Indicates when in the Pause Mode Indicates when the Play Mode is active Indicates the Pr...
Page 14 - Remote Control Push-Buttons
14 Note: The Remote Control Push-buttons with a “grayed background” are for use with other McIntosh Products. Remote Control Push-Buttons Access any numbered operat- ing function Use to Clear the last pro- grammed track Use to select various disc information, including time, on the Front Panel Displ...
Page 16 - How to Operate the MCD301; Power On; O P E N; R E A D I N G; C D
16 How to Operate the MCD301 Power On The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON Push-button lights to indicate the MCD301 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MCD301, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button on the Front Panel or the PWR (Power) Push-button on the Remote Control. Refer to figures 6 and 16. Note: Whe...
Page 18 - How to Operate the MCD301, con’t; 2 T r
18 is programmed to play Track 6 followed by Track 4 and then Track 2. Notes: 1. The MCD301 must be in STOP Mode with the Disc TOC (Table of Contents) read before the Program Playback Mode Feature can be activated. 2. When programming Hybrid SACD Discs, first choose the layer (SACD or CD) so the cor...
Page 19 - 6 Tr
19 Display Brightness The MCD301 Front Panel Information Display has two brightness settings. To change from the default setting (brightest of the two) perform the following: 1. If the MCD301 is playing a disc press the STOP Push-button. 2. Press and hold the PAUSE Push-button until the brightne...
Page 20 - Operation in a McIntosh System
20 Operation in a McIntosh System The MCD301 basic transport functions may also be con- trolled by using the Remote Control that comes with a Mc- Intosh Control Center or Preamplifier. McIntosh Keypads can also be used to remotely control the basic transport functions of the MCD301. The labeling of ...
Page 21 - Notes