McIntosh MS300 user manual Quick Setup

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for bit duplicates of the original.

•Guide - a grid or list of information, used to browse your media library.

•Player - the screen used to display the currently playing media.

Quick Setup

SETUP

1.UNPACK YOUR NEW MS300

•Unpack the MS300 and accessories (save the box).

•Install the included batteries into the remote and keyboard.

•Make note of the serial number (located on the back).

SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________________

2.CONNECT THE MS300 TO YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

A)Obtain the proper connecting cables from your McIntosh Dealer.

B)Connect the MS300 to any available A/V input on your receiver or TV.

Note: You may use optional s-video or component video cables and optional digital audio cables for the best picture and sound quality. This is also applicable to the next step, connecting changers to your MS300. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for more information.

3.CONNECT OPTIONAL CHANGERS TO YOUR MS300 SONY CD CHANGERS

The MS300 requires that you connect each Sony CD changer to the back panel using audio and S-Link control cables.

•If you have more than one changer, repeat these steps to connect the additional changers to communications ports and audio jacks 2 and 3 respectively.

•For the best audio quality, you should also connect digital optical audio cables between your changers and the MS300.

4.CONNECT THE MS300 TO THE INTERNET

MS300 requires an Internet connection to identify the discs in connected changers, to provide additional entertainment services, and for general system maintenance.

•If you do not have an ethernet network connected to the internet and you would like to use Dialup Internet Access, you will need to connect an external modem (not included) to COM port 4 and connect the modem to a working phone line. Contact your McIntosh Dealer for details.

•If you have a broadband (cable, DSL, ISDN) Internet Service Provider, connect an ethernet cable from the MS300's ethernet jack to your ethernet network.

NOTE: You may need to purchase additional network hardware such as a "router". Please contact your McIntosh Dealer for more information.

5.POWER UP!

•Plug each changer into an AC outlet.

•Plug the MS300 into an AC outlet.

•The Standby LED on the front of the MS300 will begin to flash RED during the power on cycle. When the LED turns solid RED, the MS300 is ready for use.

•Press the power button on the front panel or on the remote control. The LED will turn Off and video will be displayed on the TV when the

unit is on.

Note: You may have to press the "MS1" button on the remote to configure it to control the MS300. Also be sure the TV and receiver are turned on and set to the correct the MS300 input.

6.QUICK START

•Use the remote control and follow the on-screen instructions.

User’s Manual

Follow these steps to connect your Sony CD changers to your MS300: 1. Locate the S-Link cable, with 1/8” male plugs on each end.

2.Connect one end of the S-Link cable into the S-Link/IR Out jack number 1 on the back of your MS300.

3.Connect the other end of the S-Link cable into the Control A1 jack on the

back of your changer.

 

4. Locate a stereo RCA audio patch cable.

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5.Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog In jacks number 1 on the back of your MS300.

6.Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog Line Out jacks on the back of your changer.

•If you have more than one changer, repeat these steps to connect the additional changer to S-Link and audio jack 2.

•For the best audio quality, you should also connect digital optical audio cables between your changers and the MS300.

•Make sure that all changers are set to COMMAND MODE 1.

SONY, KENWOOD, OR PIONEER CD/DVD CHANGERS

The MS300 requires that you connect each CD/DVD changer to the back panel using audio and RS-232 control cables. NOTE: The MS300 supports only CDs in these

changers. Do not install DVDs.

Follow these steps to connect your CD/DVD changers to your MS300:

1.

Locate the proper RS-232 serial cable for your changer.

2.

Connect one end of the RS-232 serial cable into Communication Port

3.

number 1, on the back of your MS300.

Connect the other end of the RS-232 serial cable into the “RS-232C” port

 

on the back of your changer.

4.

Locate a stereo RCA audio patch cable.

5.

Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog In jacks number

6.

1 on the back of your MS300.

Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable into the Analog Line Out

BACK PANEL OVERVIEW:

CHANGER CONNECTION RECEIVER CONNECTION DISPLAY CONNECTION GENERAL CONNECTION

SUPPORTED CHANGERS

Sony CD Changers (CDP-CX 200, 300, 400 series with S-Link support)

Sony DVP-CX777ES CD/DVD

Changer

(CDs only)

Pioneer DV-F07 CD/DVD changer

(CDs only)

Kenwood DV-5900M and DV-5050M DVD/CD Changers

(CDs only)

IR In for IR external control

Power to electrical outlet

Coax Out and Optical Out to the receiver for digital audio

Optical In and Coax In from CD changers 1/2/3 for digital audio

S-Linkto control CD changers 1 and 2

RS-232for external control, touch screen, or modem

Analog Out to the

Analog audio In from the

RS-232to control CD

receiver for analog audio

CD changers 1/2/3

changers 1/2/3

Composite or S-Video

Component Video Out

Ethernet Network Jack

Video Out to the TV or

to the TV or other display

connects the MS300 to

other display device

device

your broadband Ethernet

 

 

network.

MS300

jacks on the back of your changer.

Data In / Power Control In from

McIntosh Preamplifiers/Receivers

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Contents Music Server MS300 User’s Manual Page Page Important Safety Instructions Page Table of Contents Safety Instructions Product Introduction Table of Contents Setting the Screen Saver Preferences Activation Idle Time ModeMS300 User’s Restarting the System Updating the Software Setting UP the MS300 WEB Server Using the WEB User InterfaceFCC Part 15, Subpart B Audio SpecificationsVideo Specifications General SpecificationsIntroduction Trademarks & Service MarksAbout this Manual Record Your Serial Number Electronics Three Year Limited Warranty CertificateRepair Authorization Copyright Setup Quick SetupOff = unit on Power button once to turn on the MS300 Navigation Power STANDBY/ON IR Receiver Communication Ports Entering Numeric Entry Mode Setup Getting Music Into the MS300 Music on the MS300Recording from the Internal CD Supported External CD Changers Connecting Sony DVP-CX777ES CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Connecting Sony CD Changers Connecting Kenwood CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Connecting Pioneer CD/DVD Changers CDs Only Loading Discs Into Changers Hard drive Importing Music Files System Requirements MS300 User’s Importing from a PC MS300 User’s Importing from a Mac MS300 User’s Recording from Other External Sources Erasing a CD-RW Disc Listening to Music Playing the Current Title View By Artist MS300 User’s View By Song Changing the Current Play ModeViewing by Genre Browsing Internet Radio Stations Listening to iRADIOPlaying the Current Station Creating Playlists Managing Your MediaManaging Your Media Creating Groups Managing Your Media Adding Internet Radio Stations Managing Your Media Editing Disc Info MS300 User’s Automatically Lookup Information for This Disc MS300 User’s Searching for the Original Cover MS300 User’s MS300 User’s Editing Track Names Editing Radio Information Editing Playlists Follow these steps to edit a Group Always sorted alphabetically You may delete entire Playlists from the Music Guide Follow these steps to delete Groups Creating a Custom MIX CD Creating CDsCreating CDs Duplicating a CD Recording from AN External Source Activation Idle Time User PreferencesMS300 User’s Photo Screen Saver Mode Specify which US time zone your MS300 is located Setting Your ZIP Code Enabling Password Protection Choosing Your Network Connection MS300 User’s Testing the Connection MS300 User’s Ethernet Settings MS300 User’s Dialup Settings Setting the MS300 Server Settings Server Selection Configuring a MS300 ServerConfiguring a MS300 Client NetworkingPeer to Peer Music Sharing Selecting the Audio Encoder Type Setting the Disc Insert Preferences Video Format Video Output PreferencesMS300 User’s Centering the MS300 Screen MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Brightness MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Contrast MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Sharpness MS300 User’s Adjusting your TV’s Color and Tint Looking UP Disc Information MS300 User’s Automatically Getting Disc Information MS300 User’s Getting Disc Information for a Range of Discs MS300 User’s Getting Disc Information for All Discs Recording from External Changers MS300 User’s Automatically Recording CDs MS300 User’s Recording a Range of CDs MS300 User’s Recording All CDs Controlling the MS300 from Other Devices MS300 Utilities MS300 User’s Restarting the System MS300 User’s Updating the Software WEB Browser Control Setting UP the MS300 WEB ServerConnecting to Your MS300 Using a WEB Browser Using the WEB Browser AS a Music Client MS300 Music Backup Backup and RestoreNetwork Problems TroubleshootingMcintosh Product Support Additional InfoAudio Specifications MS300 User’s FCC Part 15, Subpart B Gracenote License Agreement MS300 User’s Manual Packing Instructions MS300 User’s Manual
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