Manual McIntosh D1100 Pre-amplifier

Manual

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Connecting Components

The D1100 has two modes of operation. The first

mode is as a Preamplifier. The second operating mode

is as a DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) when con-

nected to a compatible Analog only Preamplifier with

a special control interface.

The first set of connecting instructions is for con-

necting the D1100 for use as a DAC and the second set

is for when the D1100 is used as a Preamplifier.

D1100 CONNECTIONS FOR DAC OPERATION:

The connection instructions below, together with the

D1100 Input/Output/Control Connection Diagrams,

are located on the separate folded sheets “Mc1A and

Mc2A”. Your system may vary from this, however the

actual components would be connected in a similar

manner. For additional information refer to “Connec-

tor and Cable Information” on page 3.

Notes: 1. The D1100 allows renaming of the Audio Inputs

Names as indicated on the Front Panel Informa-

tion Display. Example, “MCT” may be changed

to “CD- 1” or your own personal preference.

Refer to Setup “Renaming Input” on page 14.

2. For convenience, an “Input Assignment Chart”

on a separate sheet “Mc5B” has been provided

to keep track of changes.

Power Control Connections:

1. Connect a Control Cable from the D1100 POWER

CONTROL TRIG 1 Jack to the Digital Audio

Player Trigger In Jack.

2. Connect a Control Cable from the Digital Audio

Player Trigger Out Jack to the SACD Transport

Power Control In Jack.

3. Connect a Control Cable from the SACD Trans-

port Power Control Out Jack to the Tuner Power

Control In Jack.

4. Connect a Control Cable from the Tuner Power

Control Out Jack to the Media Server Pwr Ctrl

(Power Control) In Jack.

5. Connect any additional Components in a similar

manner, as outlined in steps 1 thru 4.

Data Control Connections:

6. Connect a Control Cable from the D1100 DATA

PORTS 2 Jack to the TUNER Data In Jack.

Note: To have source components (e.g. Tuner) respond

only to their specific “Function Commands”

issued by the Remote Control, it is first neces-

sary change the Data Ports Default settings for

the “Tuner” Input. Refer to Setup “Data Port

Assignment”on page 17.

7. Connect a Control Cable from the D1100 CD

DATA PORT 3 Jack to the SACD/CD Transport

Data In Jack.

8. Connect a Control Cable from the D1100 DATA

PORT 1 Jack to the Media Server Data In Jack.

9. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a

similar manner, as outlined in steps 6 thru 8.

Digital Audio Connections:

10. Connect a Digital Coaxial Cable from the D1100

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT COAX 1 Connector to

the Digital Audio Player Digital Coax Output Jack.

11. Using the “DIN Cable-Twisted Pair” cable (sup-

plied with a MCT Transport) from the D1100

MCT DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT Connector to the

SACD/CD Transport DIN Output Connector.

12. Connect a Digital Optical Cable from the D1100

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTI 2 Connector to

the AM/FM Tuner Digital OPTICAL Output Con-

nector.

13. Connect a Digital Coaxial Cable from the D1100

DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT OPTI 1 Connector to

the Media Server Digital Optical Output Connec-

tor.

14. Connect any additional McIntosh Components in a

similar manner, as outlined in steps 10 thru 13.

Optional USB Connection:

15. Connect a USB cable with (type A to type B) con-

nectors from the D1100 USB DIGITAL AUDIO

INPUT Connector to an available USB connector

on the computer.

Audio Output Connection:

16. Connect XLR Audio Cables from the D1100

FIXED Balanced RIGHT and LEFT OUTPUTs to

the Analog only Preamplifier Balanced Number 6

(Left and Right) Inputs.

Preamplifier Control Interconnection:

17. Connect the Data Control Cable (supplied with

the compatible Analog only Preamplifier) from

the D1100 EXTERNAL CONTROL ANALOG

PREAMPLIFIER connector to the Analog only

Preamplifier Digital Preamplifier Connector.

AC Power Cord Connections:

18. Connect the D1100 to a live AC Outlet using the

supplied Power Supply Cord.

D1100 CONNECTIONS FOR PREAMPLIFIER

OPERATION:

The D1100 has the ability to automatically switch

power On/Off to Source Components via the Power

Control connections. The Data Port Connections allow

for the remote operation of basic functions using the

D1100 Remote Control HR085. With an external sen-

sor connected to the D1100, remote control operation

of the system is possible from another room and/or

when the D1100 is located in a cabinet with the doors

closed.

The connection instructions below, together with

the D1100 Input/Output/Control Connection Dia-

grams located on the separate folded sheets “Mc1B

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