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concerning battery disposal.
8. If it should become necessary to replace the sup-
plied AC / DC Power
Adapter, order part
number 32059900
from the McIntosh
Parts Department.
9. For additional information on other McIntosh
Products please visit the McIntosh Web Site at
www.mcintoshlabs.com.
10. Mobile Device Apps for remote control operation
of the MS500, are available. Go to the McIntosh
Web Site at http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/us/Sup-
port/Pages/Manuals.aspx
Under “PRODUCT CATEGORY” select “Media
Streamers” then under “MODEL NUMBER”
select “MS500”. Click on “SEARCH” then click
on the MS500 Music Streamer App (iPhone, iPad
or Android) for your mobile device.
1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MS500 Music Streamer.
2. When the MS500 Music Streamer is connected to
an audio system, playback of music already stored
on it may be listened to. To take full advantage of
the many features the MS500 is capable of, such
as importing and storing additional music on the
Music Streamer, requires connection to a Com-
puter Network System.
3. For best performance, the speed of the Computer
Network the MS500 Music Streamer would be
connected to should be 1 Gigabit or faster.
4. The MS500 internal Digital to Analog Converter
Circuitry is designed to decode 2-channel PCM
(Pulse Code Modulation) Digital Signals up to
24Bit 192kHz. The Digital Output Signal present
at the Coaxial and Optical Output Connectors is a
2-channel PCM (Pulse Code Modulation).
5. The MS500 is designed to be compatible with the
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 the playback
of most music recordings are reproduced with ad-
equate dynamic range. Check with your McIntosh
Dealer for additional information.
6. The IR Input, with a 3.5mm mini phone jack, is
configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as
a Xantech Model DL85K Kit. Use a Connection
Block, such as a Xantech Model ZC21, when two
or more IR sensors need to be connected to the
MS500.
7. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules
or regulations. Batteries should never be
thrown away or incinerated but disposed
of in accordance with the local regulations
phone plug and allow the connection
of other brand IR Receivers to the
MS500.
Power Control Connector
The Power Control Input Jack receives Power On/
Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt) when connected to other
McIntosh Components. The Power Control Output
Jack sends Power On/Off Signals (+12 volt/0 volt)
when connected to other McIn-
tosh Components. An additional
connection is for controlling the
illumination of the Power Out-
put Meters on McIntosh Power
Amplifiers. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug is used
for connection to the Power Control Jacks.
Ethernet RJ45 Socket
1. Transmit Data (+) 5. N/C
2. Transmit Data (-) 6. Receive Data (-)
3. Receive Data (+) 7. N/C
4. N/C 8. N/C
Ethernet Cable - Straight Thru Connections
Pin Number - Wire Color Pin Number - Wire Color
1.Orange/White → 1.Orange/White
2.Orange → 2.Orange
3.Green/White → 3.Green/White
4.Blue → 4.Blue
5.Blue/White → 5.Blue/White
6.Green → 6.Green
7.Brown/White → 7.Brown/White
8.Brown → 8.Brown
General Information
Connector and Cable Information
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connectors on the MS500. Refer to the dia-
gram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MS500 Data In Port receives Remote Control
Signals. A 3.5mm stereo mini phone
plug is used for connection. The IR
Ports also use a 3.5mm stereo mini
PIN 1 PIN 2
