McCulloch RS250 User manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] www.mcintoshlabs.com
RS250
Wireless Loudspeaker System
Owner’s Manual
Quick Start
is on page 4

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Safety First
It is a smart idea to read all the enclosed RS250 SAFETY
INFORMATION included in separate documents; even
if you already know this stu, you can’t be too safe.
Here is some compliance information:
FCC Informaon (For US Customers)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modication not expressly approved by
McIntosh may void your authority, granted by the FCC,
to use the product.
2. CAUTION:
• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirement, separation distance of at least 20cm must be
maintained between this product and all persons.
• This product and its antenna must not be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
3. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
• Product Name: RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker System
• Model Number: RS250
• This product contains FCC ID:2AJYB-S810
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
Tel. [phone]
IC Informaon (Canadian Customers)
1. PRODUCT:
This product contains IC: 20504-S810
This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this product may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this product must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital Apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
2. CAUTION:
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not
more than that permitted for successful communication.
Informaons sur IC (pour les clients Canadiens)
1. APPAREIL:
Cet Appareil contiens IC: 20504-S810.
Cet Appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du
Canada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit
être prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,
même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet Appareil numérique de
la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
2. ATTENTION:
An de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de
façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au niveau requis pour
l’obtention d’une communication satisfaisante.
Canadian Customers: CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-
003 (B)
RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure
limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without
testing of specic absorption ratio (SAR).
Cet équipement est conforme aux normes d’exposition
aux radiations FCC/IC dénies pour un environnement
non contrôlé et satisfait les directives d’exposition à la
radiofréquence (RF) dans le supplément C des OET65 et
RSS-102 des règles d’exposition à la fréquence radio (RF)
IC. Cet équipement a de très faibles niveaux d’énergie RF
qui sont jugés conformes sans test de taux d’absorption
spécique (SAR).
RED (EN) Informaon
1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Our products follow the provisions of EC/EU
directives:
LVD: 2014/35/EU
EMC: 2014/30/EU
RED: 2014/53/EU
ERP: EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work
directive 2009/125/EU
RoHS: 2015/863/EU
2. IMPORTANT NOTICE:
DO NOT MODIFY THIS PRODUCT
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets RED
directive requirements. Modication of the product could
result in hazardous Radio and EMC radiation.
3. CAUTION:
Separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained
between this product and all persons.
This product and its antenna must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.

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Thank you from all of us at McIntosh
Your new RS250 Wireless Loudspeaker System is a
precision instrument that will provide 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:
Phone: [phone]
Customer Service (for repairs):
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: mcintoshlabs.com
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. The serial number is located on
the back label of the RS250.
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:
Table of Contents
Safety First .............................. 2
FCC Information (For US Customers) ......... 2
IC Information (Canadian Customers) ......... 2
Thank you from all of us at McIntosh ......... 3
Make a Note ............................. 3
Trademark and License Information .......... 4
Quick Start (Bluetooth) .................... 4
More Connections......................... 5
AirPlay 2 ............................. 5
Wi-Fi connection using an iOS Device ...... 5
Ethernet .............................. 5
Setting up Wi-Fi Without Ethernet ......... 5
Chromecast ........................... 5
Note About Initial Network Connection . . . . . 6
Roon................................. 6
Tidal Connect.......................... 6
Spotify Connect ........................ 6
Qualcomm®aptX™ Audio ............... 6
Buttons and Switches on the Back ............ 6
Master Power Switch .................... 6
CEC Button ........................... 6
Inputs and Outputs on the Back .............. 7
Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AUX ................................. 7
HDMI ARC (Connecting to your TV) ...... 7
Data Output ........................... 7
Trig Out (Power Control)................. 7
Service ............................... 7
Subwoofer Output ...................... 7
Front View Labeled & Installing the Grille . . . . . .8
Remote Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Changing the Remote’s Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Description of Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . .10
The Knobs and LEDs on the Front........... 10
The Right Knob ....................... 10
The Left Knob ........................ 10
Network/Wi-Fi Indicator LED ............11
Automatic Input Select ..................11
Sleep Mode LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Input Indicators ........................11
Rear View Labeled ........................11
Rear Connections .........................11
Ethernet Port ..........................11
AC Connector .........................11
USB Service Port.......................11
HDMI and Optical Gain Adjustment ......... 12
The Browser Interface .................... 12
OVERVIEW Menu .................... 12
SETTINGS Menu ..................... 12
UPDATE Menu ....................... 14
Re-packing the RS250 .................... 15
Technical Specifications................... 15
List of Figures
Figure 1– Scan for bluetooth devices ......... 4
Figure 2– Ethernet connection .............. 5
Figure 3– 3.5mm Plug for AUX Input......... 7
Figure 4– 3.5mm Plug for Data Input ......... 7
Figure 5– 3.5mm Plug for Power Control ...... 7
Figure 6– Front View...................... 8
Figure 7– Installing the Grille............... 8
Figure 8– Sliding open the Remote ........... 9
Figure 9– Remote Control Diagram ......... 10
Figure 10– Rear View .....................11
Figure 11– OVERVIEW submenu........... 13
Figure 12– SETTINGS submenu............ 13
Figure 13– UPDATE submenu ............. 14
Figure 14– Packing Material ............... 15

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Figure 1–
Scan for bluetooth devices
Trademark and License Informaon
The McIntosh RS250 incorporates copyright protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. The RS250 uses the following Technologies:
Trademark Logo License Information
Use of the Works with Apple badge
means that an accessory has been
designed to work specifically with the
technology identified in the badge and
has been certified by the developer to
meet Apple performance standards.
Apple, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPhone
and AirPlay are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. To control this AirPlay 2–
enabled speaker, iOS 11.4 or later is
required.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by McIntosh Group, Inc.
is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective
owners.
Qualcomm aptX is a product of
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries.
Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries. aptX is a
trademark of Qualcomm Technologies
International, Ltd., registered in the
United States and other countries.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a
registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
Wi-Fi Certification provides assurance that
the device has passed the interoperability
test conducted by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a
group that certifies interoperability among
wireless LAN devices.
Roon Ready network devices have Roon’s
streaming technology built in, and are
certified by Roon Labs to provide the
highest level of quality and performance
in network streaming.
Trademark Logo License Information
TIDAL is the first global music
streaming service with high fidelity
sound, hi-def video quality, along with
expertly curated playlists and original
content — making it a trusted source for
music and culture.
The Spotify software is subject to
third party licenses found here: https://
developer.spotify.com/esdk-third-party-
licenses. CONNECT UPDATE
Chromecast built-in is a trademark of
Google LLC.
HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE
TM
The terms HDMI, HDMI High-
Definition Multimedia Interface, and the
HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.
dts.com. Manufactured under license
from DTS, Inc. DTS, the Symbol, DTS
and the Symbol together, and Digital
Surround are registered trademarks and/
or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United
States and/or other countries. DTS, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
License Notice and Trademark
Acknowledgment: Manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby,
Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Quick Start (Bluetooth)
Here are the basic steps to start enjoying the RS250
Wireless Loudspeaker System right away. This Quick
Start will get sound owing from the RS250 via a
Bluetooth connection. That way you can hear some
music as you read the rest of this manual.
• Connect to the RS250 to AC Power
• Power the RS250 On by pressing Rear Panel Power
Switch
• The BT above the Left Knob will Flash. If it is no
longer ashing, press and hold the Left Knob for
two seconds and then release
• On the phone (or other device) you wish to connect,
press SCAN in the Bluetooth section of Settings.
Generally, this is found in the Connections’ submenu
of settings (devices may vary)
Settings>Connections>Bluetooth
• The RS250 will appear as “RS250 xxxx”
in Available Devices. See Figure 1
• Choose the
RS250 to pair
• When asked to
conrm you want
to pair the RS250
to your device,
select OK
• The RS250
should now be
“Connected
for audio”
• Play some music

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More Connecons
AirPlay 2
AirPlay 2 is an Apple technology designed to control
home audio systems and speakers in any room –
with a tap or by simply asking Siri – right from
iPhone, iPad, HomePod or Apple TV.
To control this AirPlay 2-enabled speaker, iOS 11.4
or later is required.
Multiroom Audio
AirPlay 2 technology lets you play a song on every
RS250 in your house at the same time or adjust the
volume in any room – all in sync.
After installing your RS250, add it to the Apple
Home App with a few simple steps using your
iPhone or iPad.
Siri Voice Control
Use Siri on your iPhone, iPad, HomePod, or Apple
TV to control your RS250 with just your voice.
Wi-Fi connecon using an iOS Device
Setting up the RS250 as a AirPlay Speaker will
connect the RS250 to your Wi-Fi network:
• Make sure your iOS device is on the Wi-Fi
network you wish to connect the RS250 to
• With the RS250 powered on, the LED
below the Left Knob should not be solidly
illuminated green (if it were lit, it would
indicate the RS250 is currently connected to a
network)
• Open up Settings on the iOS device
• Open up the Wi-Fi submenu
• Look at the Wi-Fi network list and nd “Set
Up New AirPlay Speaker”
• Select the RS250
• The RS250 will be added to your network
Ethernet
For a wired connection
to your network, use an
Ethernet cable to connect
the RS250 to your router.
See Figure 2.
Note: a solid red Network/
Wi-Fi LED indicates that a
network error has occured.
See “Network/Wi-Fi Indicator LED” on page 11.
Note that plugging in an ethernet cable will disable
the Wi-Fi radio of the RS250. The RS250 will use
the ethernet connection for all network activity. To
enable Wi-Fi, the ethernet cable must be removed.
With an ethernet connection, you can use the RS250
browser interface to provide the RS250 with your
Wi-Fi settings. For more information, see “The
Browser Interface” on page 12.
Seng up Wi-Fi Without Ethernet
To initially connect your RS250 to a Wi-Fi network
without using an ethernet connection or iOS
connection (as described above) follow these steps:
• Power the RS250 O and then On
• When the green LED below the Left Knob
is blinking, open your PC or phone’s Wi-Fi
Connection Settings
• Locate the RS250 in the list of available
networks and connect to it
• Open a web browser (Chrome or Firefox)
• Type 192.168.255.249 in the browser’s address
bar and open that page
• Select SETTINGS from the RS250 interface
(see Figure 12 on page 13)
• Select Wireless in Network Type
• Select Start Scan
• Select your network
• Provide your password and press Connect
• Your RS250 will connect to your network
Chromecast
To Cast to your RS250, you will need:
• The latest version of Google Home App
• Wireless network and access password
With your mobile device/tablet connected to the
same Wi-Fi network as your RS250 and the RS250
powered on:
• Open the Google Home App
• Follow the steps for the RS250 if they
automatically appear
To manually add the RS250
• Tap the +at the top of the screen
• Select “Set up device”
• Select “Setup new devices”
• Follow the set up steps for a “Speaker”
Once the RS250 is setup, you can choose to Cast to
it. To Cast:
• Choose the Cast button in the top right corner
of a Chromecast-enabled app
• Choose the RS250
• When connected the Cast button will change
colors
• Cast music, etc. to your RS250
Figure 2–
Ethernet connection