McIntosh MB50 User manual

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com
MB50
Streaming Audio Player
Owner’s Manual

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is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dan-
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nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
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ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF
FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE-
FER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
To prevent the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover or back. No
user-serviceable parts inside.
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 accor-
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
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9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
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consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
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manufacturer.
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the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
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vicing is required when the apparatus has been dam-
aged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
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into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing
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vases, are placed on the equipment.
16. If this equipment is supplied with a power supply cord
only, the mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable. To completely disconnect
this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the plug
from the a.c. receptacle.
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17. If this equipment is supplied with AC /DC Adapter
with separate power supply cord or the AC/DC
Adapter plugging directly into an a.c. receptacle, they
shall remain readily operable. To completely discon-
nect this equipment from the a.c. mains remove the
AC /DC Adapter mains power supply cord from the
a.c. receptacle or remove the AC /DC Adapter when it
is directly plugged into the a.c. receptacle.
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ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive
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similaire.
19. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrect-
ly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent
type.
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20. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
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Trademark and License Information
Trademark and License Information
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following:
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part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV
technician for help.
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FCC INFORMATION (For US and Canada Customers)
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assures many years of musical enjoyment.
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that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer
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products at:
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Phone: 607-723-3512
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need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You
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Department. For assistance on factory repair return
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name are important to you for possible insurance
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Purchase Date: _______________________________
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Table of Contents .................................................................4
General Information ............................................................5
Connector and Cable Information.......................................5
Introduction ......................................................................... 6
Performance Features .......................................................... 6
Dimensions ..........................................................................7
Installation ...........................................................................8
Rear Panel Connections and AC/DC Adapter.....................9
Connecting to a Preamplifier or A/V Control Center....... 10
Connecting to a Power Amplifier...................................... 11
Front Panel Display and Push-buttons ..............................12
How to use the Remote Control......................................... 13
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of the supplied Antennas, order part number
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the speed and operational range of the Wireless
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Computer Network with a Wireless Router, the
speed should be 1 Gigabit or faster.
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never be thrown away or incinerated but
disposed of in accordance with the local regula-
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www.mcintoshlabs.com for the latest information
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from a mobile device, a wireless router with Wi-Fi
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device.
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majority of Audio Power Amplifiers. However, do
to a wide range of Power Amplifier Designs, it is
important the input sensitivity of the amplifier be
at least 2 Volts. This will assure music recordings
are reproduced with adequate dynamic range. This
will assure the playback of most music record-
ings are reproduced with adequate dynamic range.
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information.
6. If it should become necessary
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Parts Department.
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PIN 1 PIN 2
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Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Performance Features
Built-in Networking Capability
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device using the Play-Fi App.
Digital Audio Inputs and Outputs
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and Outputs for connection to other components.
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for compatibility with a wide range of audio compo-
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cable lengths without a loss in sound quality.
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operating functions when using contemporary compo-
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The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accom-
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retained for many years.
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the latest in audio technology, providing state of the
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Dimensions
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Dimensions
Rear View of the MB50
Side View of the MB50
Front View of the MB50
11-1/2"
29.2cm
2-17/32"
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8.3cm
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Installation
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placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet.
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depth for airflow and cable connections.
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using the supplied AC Power Cord. Re-
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Connecting to a Preamplifier or A/V
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Wired Router to a Wireless Router.
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tion and streaming from a mobile device to the
MB50.
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MB50.
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Front Panel Display and Push-buttons
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source.
Volume
Press the +or -Push-buttons to increase or de-
crease the listening level.
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diate enjoyment of superb audio from source compo-
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the installation and configuring the Wireless Router
and/or the wired network with a Wireless Router. Your
Dealer has the necessary knowledge to properly set
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STEP 7
MB50 Quick Start Guide Sheet 2
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STEP 8 ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MB50
ESTABLISH CONNECTION WITH
A WIRELESS ROUTER
1st - POWER ON THE MB50
SELECT
SETTINGS
SELECT
WI-FI
SETTINGS
SELECT
YOUR
ROUTER
2nd - FLASHING INDICATOR
WHITE FOR WIRELESS NET.
GREEN FOR WIRED NET.
NOTE: If your Apple Powered Mobile Device or Android Powered
Mobile Device is currently Wi-Fi Connected to your Wire-
less Router, proceed to STEP 8
USB
to
Ethernet
Adapter1
Wired Network
Router
Wireless
Network
Router
Wireless
Network
Router
OR
WIRED NETWORK
WITH WIRELESS
WI-FI ROUTER
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NETWORK WI-FI
ROUTER
NOTES:
1Refer to the MB50 Owner’s Manual, page 5, note 3 for
additional information.
2 The term “Your Network” is used to refer to name of the
wired Network (with Wireless Router) connected to the
MB50 or just a Network Wireless Router used with the
MB50.
3It is advisable, during the initial communications setup,
to physically locate the MB50 and the Wireless Router in
close proximity to one another.
3rd - SELECT
“PLAY-FI APP”.
4th - SELECT
“Set-up New Device”.
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5th - SELECT
“Settings”
6th - SELECT
“Wi Fi”
7th - LOCATES
Play-Fi Device
(MB50)
8th - Setting Up
communications
with MB50
9th - Communications
established with
MB50
Proceed to
STEP 9 on
next page
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How to Setup the MB50 for Play-Fi
STEP 9 Play-Fi Settings
1st - SELECT
“PLAY-FI APP”.
2nd - SELECT
“Your Network”.
3nd - Enter your
Network
Password
if required
4th - SELECT
“Set-up”
Play-Fi
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to Your Router
5th - SELECT the name
of the room were the
MB50 is located.
6th - SELECT “Music”
to start playback of
desired music.
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Source Selection
To select the desired audio source, press the INPUT
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the ĺ,QSXW3XVKEXWWRQRQWKH5HPRWH&RQWURO
until the desired source is selected. Refer to figures 30
and 31.
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Music Source Indicator Color
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Volume Level
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This occurs approximately 2 hours after there has
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lected input or user activity (includes changes to any
of the Operation Functions such as Input selection,
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Auto Off Feature, perform the following steps:
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disabled.
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from Red to Green.
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Power On
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to figures 30 and 31.
Notes: 1. When the MB50 is in the Standby Mode and
a Mobile Device is connected via a Wi-Fi
connection, the MB50 will automatically
switch On.
2. The MB50 will automatically switch OFF
approximately 2 hours after the music has
stopped playing.
3. By pressing and holding in the ON/STAND-
BY Push-button on the Front Panel of the
MB50 for 5 seconds, the Power Save Mode
will now active.
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Mute
To mute the volume level, simultaneously press the
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push-button on the Remote Control. During the time
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Panel will flash at a slow rate. To unmute and return
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Reset of Microprocessors
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functioning, the internal microprocessors can be reset
by performing the following:
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ON Push-button for 10 seconds.
2. Press the On/Off Push-button to resume listening.
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tings to the factory default values, perform the follow-
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Packing Instructions
Packing Instructions
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for
shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as
shown below. It is very important that the four plas-
tic feet are attached to the bottom of the equipment.
This will ensure the proper equipment location on the
bottom pad. Failure to do this will result in shipping
damage.
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts
only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If
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The continuous improvement of its products is the
policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who
reserve the right to improve design without notice.
Printed in the U.S.A.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
www.mcintoshlabs.com
McIntosh Part No. 04156900
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