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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York
13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512
RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System Operation Guide
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.mcintoshlabs.com
The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. The RS100 is designed to employ non-McIntosh-provided services (including but not limited to Play-Fi® and Wi-Fi®), some of which require separate customer subscriptions and some of which do not, as part of the Products’ functionality. Because McIntosh cannot control the providers of such services or the services themselves, the owner of the Product therefore assumes all risks related to the use of services provided by anyone other than McIntosh itself. McIntosh cannot and does not warrant against, and shall have no liability of any kind for any of the following that are attributable to non-McIntosh providers or services: (i) interruption, discontinuance, or other unsatisfactory performance of service; (ii) reduced Product functionality that is so attributable; or (iii) any other loss or damage of any kind that is so attributable.
McIntosh Part No. 041703SP
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WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. 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 accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, 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. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 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 and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
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ATTENTION:
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Ne pas exposer cet appareil à des éclaboussures ou gouttelettes d’un liquide. Aucun objet remplie de liquide comme par exemple un vase ne doit être placé sur l’appareil. 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. Si l’équipement est uniquement alimenté par un cordon d’alimentation, la fiche du cordon d’alimentation doit demeurer aisément accessible. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation, déconnecter la fiche du cordon d’alimentation de la prise murale. 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 disconnect 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. Si l’équipement est alimenté par un adaptateur AC/DC munis d’un cordon d’alimentation ou un adaptateur AC/DC qui est alimenté directement à la prise murale, ils doivent demeurer aisément accessibles. Pour déconnecter complètement l’équipement du réseau d’alimentation, déconnecter l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale ou déconnecter le cordon d’alimentation de l’adaptateur AC/DC de la prise murale. 18. WARNING: Do not expose batteries or battery pack to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. AVERTISSEMENT: Les batteries ou bloc de batteries ne doivent pas etre exposees a une chaleur excessive telle que celle du soleil, feu ou autre source de chaleur similaire. 19. CAUTION: danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. ATTENTION: danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée correctement. Ne remplacer que par le même type ou un type équivalent. 20. Connect mains power supply cord only to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
FCC INFORMATION(For US and Canada Customers) This Product Contains FCC ID:2AAWQ-CAPRICA2L
a) User Information acc. to FCC15.21 as following: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. b) Statement for Class B digital device acc. to FCC 15.105 as following: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A/B digital device, pursuant to 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 connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. —This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. c) The device must be kept more than 20 cm from all persons.
Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read this information. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
Performance Features....................................................10 Rear Panel Connections.................................................10 Connecting to External Components............................10 How to Operate the RS100............................................11 Specifications............................................................... 12 Packing Instructions..................................................... 12
General Information
Please Take A Moment The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information: Serial Number:______________________________________ Purchase Date:______________________________________ Dealer Name:_______________________________________
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3512 Fax: 607-724-0549
Customer Service If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at: McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917
Table of Contents Safety Instructions.......................................................... 2 Thank You and Please Take a Moment.......................... 2 Technical Assistance and Customer Service.................. 2 Table of Contents............................................................ 2 General Information....................................................... 2 RS100 Quick Start..................................................... 3 - 9 Introduction...................................................................10
1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System. 2. For the RS100 to receive streaming audio signals from a mobile device, a wireless router with Wi-Fi capabilities is required, in order to facilitate communications between the RS100 and the mobile device. 3. When connecting the RS100 to a wired Home Computer Network (of which includes a wireless router) a USB (2.0) to Ethernet (RJ45) Adapter such as a Monoprice (109466) is required. 4. The RS100 is designed to be compatible with the majority of Powered Subwoofers. However, do to a wide range of Powered Subwoofer Designs, it is important the input sensitivity of the Subwoofer be at least 0.2 Volts. This will assure music recordings are reproduced with adequate dynamic range. Check with your McIntosh Dealer for additional information. 5. The performance of the RS100 is dependent upon the speed and operational range of the Wireless Router used. 6. When the RS100 is connected to a wired Home Computer Network with a Wireless Router, the speed should be 1 Gigabit or faster. 7. The Play-Fi App for Streaming Music and Remote Control Operation of the RS100 is available at Web Sites for download free of charge:
For Apple Powered Mobile Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/play-fi/id779245456? mt=8 For Android Powered Mobile Devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. phorus.playfi&hl
8. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. 9. Periodically, check the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com for the latest information on the RS100 and other McIntosh Products.
Copyright 2016 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
RS100 Quick Start, for Apple Powered Devices
STEP 1
STEP 2
REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
ACCESSORY PACK
REMOVE PROTECTIVE COVER AND OPEN ACCESSORY PACK
REMOVE AC CORD
STEP 5 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE PLAY-FI APP TO YOUR APPLE POWERED MOBILE DEVICE
COVER
MOBILE DEVICE
RS100
REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM FROM THE FRONT PANEL
STEP 3
CONNECT THE SUPPLIED AC CORD
AC CORD
WHEN USING AN APPLE POWERED MOBILE DEVICE, PROCEED TO STEP 5 ON PAGE 3 “RS100 QUICK START”SECTION OF THIS OPERATION GUIDE CONNECT TO THE RS100 CONNECTOR
For Apple Powered Mobile Devices: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/play-fi/ id779245456?mt=8
STEP 4 THE RS100 IS COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH APPLE POWERED AND ANDROID POWERED MOBILE DEVICES. THERE ARE OPERATIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BOTH TYPES OF MOBILE DEVICES
AC OUTLET
The Play-Fi App for Music Streaming and Remote Operation of the RS100 is available at the Web Site for download free of charge:
PLAY-FI APP
NOTE: The graphic illustration of this Apple Powered Mobile Device may vary slightly from your Apple Mobile Device.
WHEN USING AN ANDROID POWERED MOBILE DEVICE, PROCEED TO STEP 9 ON PAGE 7 “RS100 QUICK START” SECTION OF THIS OPERATION GUIDE
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STEP 6
STEP 7
ESTABLISH CONNECTION WITH A WIRELESS ROUTER
NOTE: If your Apple Powered Mobile Device is currently Wi-Fi Connected to your Wireless Router, proceed to STEP 7.
SELECT SETTINGS
SELECT Wi-Fi SETTINGS
SELECT YOUR ROUTER
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MOBILE DEVICE, SETTING UP THE PLAY-FI APP FOR A SINGLE RS100 AND EACH RS100 OF A STEREO PAIR
1st - PRESS IN AND RELEASE TO POWER ON A SINGLE RS100
2nd - GREEN LED INDICATES
WHEN THE RS100 IS IN THE SETUP MODE, FOR ESTABLISHING WIRELESS OR WIRED NETWORK CONNECTIONS
*
3rd - SELECT
“Play-Fi APP”
OR
WIRED NETWORK WITH WIRELESS Wi-Fi ROUTER
4th - SELECT “Set-up New Device”
NOTE: Proceed with “Set-up new Device” after the “WI-FI/NET” LED indicator changes from flashing rapidly to slowly pulsing On/Off.
5th - SELECT
“Settings”
WIRELESS NETWORK Wi-Fi ROUTER
USB to
Ethernet Adapter1 Wireless Network Router
Wired Network Router
Wireless Network Router
NOTES: 1 Refer to the page 2, 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 RS100 or just a Network Wireless Router used with the RS100. 3 It is advisable, during the initial communications setup, to physically locate the RS100 and the Wireless Router in close proximity to one another. 4 If there is difficulty in establishing communications between the network Router, RS100 and/or the Mobile Device, temporarily switch Off other Wi-Fi devices connected to the same Router. 5 The performance capability of the network wireless router can effect whether the RS100 connects to your mobile device and the quality of the music streamed. For additional information on wireless routers refer to https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/recommended-routers-and-network-specifications.
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Continue to STEP 7, Number 11 on the next page
6th - SELECT “Wi-Fi”
7th - LOCATE Play-Fi Device (RS100)
8th - Setting Up
communications with RS100
9th - Communications established with RS100
10th - SELECT “Play-Fi APP”
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STEP 7, con’t
11th - SELECT
“Your Network”
STEP 8
12th - Enter your 13th - SELECT Network Password if required
Play-Fi “Set-up” Connecting to Your Router
14th - SELECT the 15th - SELECT “Location Name” name of the room where the RS100 is located
NOTE: The “WI-FI/NET” LED indicator will change from slowly pulsing On/ Off to On all the time.
16th - SELECT
“Music” to start playback of the desired music
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MOBILE DEVICE, SETTING UP THE PLAY-FI APP FOR A STEREO PAIR
While a single RS100 may be used in a room for a Monaural Sound Stage, most RS100s will be used in pairs to produce a Stereo Sound Stage. When RS100s are going to be used as a Stereo Pair in a room, some additional setup procedures are required. After Step 7 (number 3 thru 16) has been completed and music is streaming from your mobile device to the single RS100, then 17th - SELECT 18th - Display of 19th - Select the 20th - Select “Play-Fi the RS100 “Play-Fi “Stereo perform the following additional APP” pair locaSettings Pair” steps: ted in the Menu” 1. Stop the stream of music and same room return to the Mobile Device Main Icon Screen. 2. Then switch Power Off to the working RS100. 3. Switch Power On to the second RS100 and perform Step 6 (number 3 thru 16) for this Continue RS100. to STEP 8, 4. After music is playing from Number 24 the second RS100, stop muon the next sic playback and return to page the Mobile Device Main Icon Screen, refer to number 16. 5. Switch power back On to the first RS100 (switched Off in step 1). 21st - Select 22nd - Press the Icons (one at a 23rd - Select the 6. Perform Step 8 (number 17 “Create time) to identify which “Left Channel a Stereo Loudspeaker is playing the Loudspeaker” thru 28) to setup the pair of Pair” Left Channel Sound RS100s as Left and Right Channels. 5
RS100 Quick Start for Apple Powered Devices, con’t
STEP 8, con’t ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MOBILE DEVICE, SETTING UP THE PLAY-FI APP FOR A STEREO PAIR, con’t
24th - Select the
“Right Channel Loudspeaker”
25th - Enter a Name
for the just created Stereo Pair of Loudspeakers
27th - Select
“MASTER BEDROOM 12”
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26th - Select “DONE”
for the just created Stereo Pair of Loudspeakers
28th - Select “MUSIC” to start playback of desired music
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STEP 10
STEP 9 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE PLAY-FI APP TO YOUR ANDROID POWERED MOBILE DEVICE
ESTABLISH CONNECTION WITH A WIRELESS ROUTER NOTE: If your Android Powered Mobile Device is currently Wi-Fi Connected to your Wireless Router, proceed to STEP 11.
SELECT SETTINGS
SELECT Wi-Fi SETTINGS
SELECT YOUR ROUTER
MOBILE DEVICE The Play-Fi App for Music Streaming and Remote Operation of the RS100 is available at the Web Site for download free of charge: For Android Powered Mobile Devices:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details? id=com.phorus.playfi&hl
PLAY-FI APP NOTE: The graphic illustration of this Android Powered Mobile Device may vary slightly from your Android Mobile Device.
WIRED NETWORK WITH WIRELESS Wi-Fi ROUTER
OR
WIRELESS NETWORK Wi-Fi ROUTER
USB to Ethernet Adapter1 Wired Network Router Wireless Network Router
Wireless Network Router
NOTES: 1 Refer to the page 2, 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 RS100 or just a Network Wireless Router used with the RS100. 3 It is advisable, during the initial communications setup, to physically locate the RS100 and the Wireless Router in close proximity to one another. 4 If there is difficulty in establishing communications between the network Router, RS100 and/or the Mobile Device, temporarily switch Off other Wi-Fi devices connected to the same Router. 5 The performance capability of the network wireless router can effect whether the RS100 connects to your mobile device and the quality of the music streamed. For additional information on wireless routers refer to https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/recommended-routers-and-network-specifications.
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STEP 11
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE RS100
1st - PRESS IN AND RELEASE TO POWER ON A SINGLE RS100
2nd - GREEN LED INDICATES
WHEN THE RS100 IS IN THE SETUP MODE, FOR ESTABLISHING WIRELESS OR WIRED NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Searching for Play-Fi Devices
3rd - SELECT
“Play-Fi APP”
5th - ENTER
“Network (Router) Password”
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6th - SELECT “Next”
7th - SELECT the name of the room where the RS100 is located
4th - SELECT “Set-up New Device”
NOTE: Proceed with “Set-up new Device” after the “WI-FI/NET” LED indicator changes from flashing rapidly to slowly pulsing On/Off.
8th - SELECT “Location Name”
NOTE: The “WI-FI/NET” LED indicator will change from slowly pulsing On/ Off to On all the time.
9th - SELECT “Music”
to start playback of desired music
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STEP 12
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE MOBILE DEVICE, SETTING UP THE PLAY-FI APP FOR A STEREO PAIR
While a single RS100 may be used in a room for a Monaural Sound Stage, most RS100s will be used in pairs to produce a Stereo Sound Stage. When RS100s are going to be used as a Stereo Pair in a room, some additional setup procedures are required. After Step 11 (number 3 thru 9) has been completed and music is streaming from your mobile device to the single RS100, then perform the following additional steps: 1. Stop the stream of music and return to the Mobile Device Main Icon Screen. 2. Then switch Power Off to the working RS100. 3. Switch Power On to the second RS100 and perform Step 11 (number 3 thru 9) for this RS100. 4. After music is playing from the second RS100, stop music playback and return to the Mobile Device Main Icon Screen, refer to number 9. 5. Switch power back On to the first RS100 (switched Off in step 1). 6. Perform Step 12 (number 10 thru 18) to setup the pair of RS100s as Left and Right Channels.
10th - SELECT “Play-Fi APP”
11th - Display of the
15th - Select the “Left Channel Loudspeaker”
RS100 pair located in the same room
12th - Select the “Play-
Fi Settings Menu”
16th - Enter a Name for the just created Stereo Pair of Loudspeakers
13th - Select “Stereo Pair”
17th - Select “MASTER BEDROOM 2”
14th - Press the Icons (one at a time)
to identify which Loudspeaker is playing the Left Channel Sound
18th - Select “MUSIC” to start playback of the desired music
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Introduction, Performance Features, Dimensions, Installation, Rear Panel Connections and Connecting to External Components Introduction Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System. The RS100 provides superior spaciousness sound reproduction with unusual sound stage depth. The McIntosh Sound is “The Sound of the Music Itself.”
Dimensions
Rear Panel Connections
Connecting to External Components
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your RS100. There is additional information below pertaining to installing the RS100 into cabinets.
AUX INput accepts high level signals from a source
The RS100 connection instructions below, together with the Connection Diagram below (single channel) is an example of connecting optional external components. Your external components may vary from this, however the actual components would be connected in a similar manner. Analog Audio Connections: 1. Connect a cable(s) from the RS100 AUX INput to the external SACD/CD Transport unbalanced audio output jack.
Front View of the RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System
Performance Features
8.2" 20.8cm
• Play-Fi Listen to music from wireless mobile devices. ®
• Streaming Radio The RS100 allows for listening to Internet Radio Stations and local AM/FM Stations (via the Internet) when connected to a mobile device using the Play-Fi App.
SUB OUT supplies an analog audio signal to the input on a Powered Subwoofer
Rear View of the RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System
Side View of the RS100 Wireless Loudspeaker System
7.6" 19.4cm
4.1" 10.4cm
Note: For Stereo Operation between the RS100s (Left and Right Channels) and the SACD/CD Transport two jacks are required.
2. Connect a cable(s) from the RS100 SUBwoofer OUT to the external Powered Subwoofer input jacks (Left and Right Channels).
13" 33.1cm
Low Frequency Acoustic Opening
6" 15.2cm
• Auxiliary Input The RS100 Aux Input accommodates a wide range of analog audio components. The Amplifier uses noiseless and reliable Electronic Input Switching and is designed to drive the built-in McIntosh Loudspeakers to a high level of performance.
5.7"
8"
Note: For proper Low Frequency Performance do not block the Acoustic Opening.
14.4cm
20.3cm
Connect the supplied AC Power Cord to a live AC outlet
USB Connector for connection to a wired network via an adapter1 and for service use
Note: If the Powered Subwoofer has only one input jack, use a “Y” Adapter to connect the outputs from both RS100’s to the single input jack.
3. Connect the supplied AC Power Cord between the AC Socket on the Rear Panel of the RS100 to a live AC outlet (that is always On).
for additional information refer to page 2 “General Information”, number 3
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• Built-in Networking Capability The RS100 has the ability to connect to an existing network for connecting to other devices such as NAS Storage Devices. • Subwoofer Output The RS100 Sub Output accommodates a wide range of available Powered Subwoofer Loudspeakers. • Integrated Loudspeaker Design The RS100 Integrated Loudspeaker Design incorporates a Woofer and Midrange/Tweeter, a DSP Electronic Crossover with active Equalization, dual Power Amplifiers and achieves a high level of sonic performance. • Illuminated Output Level Meter The Illuminated Peak Responding Output Level Meter on the RS100 is calibrated in Decibels and responds to 95% of a full scale reading to a single cycle tone burst signal. • Solid State Front Panel Illumination The illuminated Front Panel is accomplished by extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
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Installation The RS100 is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf. For proper Low Frequency performance do not block the Acoustic Opening located on the RS100 Rear Panel. Do not install the RS100 directly above a heat generating device. Allow at
SACD/CD Transport
least 2 inches (5.1cm) above the top, 1 inch (2.5cm) on both sides and at least 3 inches (7.6cm) behind the Rear Panel so that airflow is not obstructed and proper Low Frequency performance is achieved.
Powered Subwoofer (partial view)
MCD550 SACD/CD PLAYER McINTOSH LABORATORY, INC., BINGHAMTON, NY HANDCRAFTED IN USA WITH US AND IMPORTED PARTS
2"
5.1cm
Wireless Network Router 3"
RS100 Front View
7.6cm
RS100 Side View
OR Wired Network Router
Low Frequency Acoustic Opening
Note: For proper Low Frequency Performance do not block the Acoustic Opening.
Wireless Network Router
USB to
Ethernet Adapter1
Connect to AC Outlet
Front Panel Controls, Display and How to Operate the RS100 How to Operate the RS100 STANDBY/ON Control switches the RS100 ON or OFF by pressing in the Control; rotate the Input Control to select the AUX Input for listening
Meter indicates the Output of the Amplifier and other operational changes
Rotate the Volume Control to increase or decrease the listening level, press momentarily in the Volume Control to Mute or Un-Mute the sound. The word “VOLUME” above the Volume Control will flash when minimum or maximum listening level has been reached and also flashes when Muting is active
Your McIntosh RS100 is factory configured for immediate enjoyment of superb audio from a Mobile Device via Play-Fi or an external Audio Component Source connected to the AUX Input. If you wish to make a Play-Fi Wireless Connection between the Mobile Device and the RS100, please refer to “RS100 Quick Start” starting on page 3 (step 4) for additional information. Power On/Off Momentarily press the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control on the RS100 Front Panel to switch it On. To switch Off the RS100 Press and release the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control on the Front Panel.
Notes: 1. The Sleep Mode (indicated by the LED yellow) allows for resumption of listening after switching the RS100 back On. 2. The Standby Mode is activated by pressing for five seconds and then releasing the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control. When switching the RS100 back On from the Standby Mode the wireless connection will need to be re-established.
STANDBY/ON and INPUT LED indicates various operational status by color. Refer to the charts on this page.
Wi-Fi/NET LED Indicates various stages of the Network Communication process. Refer to the chart below.
Note: The color of the LED when it flashes indicates which of the three Power Saving Mode the RS100 is now set to.
Standby/On and Input Indicator Color
Power Mode The RS100 incorporates an Auto Off Feature, which automatically places it into one of three Power Saving Modes. This occurs approximately 30 minutes after there has been an absence of audible audio signals on the selected input. To change between the three different modes perform the following: Press and hold in simultaneously the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control and the VOLUME Control until the LED located below STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control flashes twice.
Operation
Red
Connected to AC Power and in Standby Mode
Yellow
Sleep Mode
Green
Play-Fi Input (Network Connection)
Blue
Aux Input (Rear Panel Connection)
Wi-Fi Indicator
Power Mode Standby/On Momentary Indication Red
Power Save Mode Off
LED
Operation
Green
Green (Rapid Flashing)
Indicates the initial start of the Network Communication Process
Power Save Mode On (Network connection dropped)
Yellow
Green (Slow Pulsing)
Indicates the the Network Communication Process is proceeding
Power Save Mode On (Network connection maintained)
Green (Steady On)
Indicates the the Network Communication Process has been established
Source Selection Select Play-Fi Input by pressing the Play-Fi Screen Icon located on the Mobile Device used to establish Network Connection with the RS100. Refer to
“RS100 Quick Start” starting on page 3 (step 4) for additional information. Select the AUX Input Source by rotating the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control. The LED below the Control will change from green to blue in color to indicate the AUX Input Source has been selected. Note: The Mobile Device will pause the current track playing when switching to AUX Input Source on the RS100.
Volume Level To increase the Volume Level, rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control clockwise. To lower the Volume Level, rotate the Front Panel VOLUME Control counterclockwise. When the maximum or minimum volume level is reached the word “VOLUME” will flash rapidly. Notes: 1. When the RS100 is in Play-Fi Mode, and the Front Panel Volume Control Setting is changed, the Mobile Device Volume Adjustment Indicator will also indicate the change. 2. When using a pair of RS100s in the Stereo Mode of Operation, the Front Panel VOLUME Controls on the RS100 may be used to alter the channel balance between the Left and Right Channels. When the RS100s are switched Off and back On, the previous Channel Balance adjustment made is returned to the normal setting.
Mute To mute the volume level, momentarily press in on the Front Panel VOLUME Control. During the time the sound is muted the Front Panel word “VOLUME” will flash slowly. To un-mute and return to the previous volume level, momentarily press in on the Front Panel VOLUME Control. When the Play-Fi Input is selected on the RS100, the Mobile Device can also Mute and Un-Mute the sound. Note: When the RS100 is in Play-Fi Mode and the Mute Function is engaged using the Front Panel VOLUME Control, the Mobile Device Mute indication will also indicate the change.
Meter Illumination If desired, the illumination of the OUTPUT LEVEL Meter may be switched Off by performing the following steps:
1. Momentarily press the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control and VOLUME Control at the same time and the Meter Illumination will switch Off. 2. To switch On the Meter Illumination repeat step 1. Play-Fi For Mobile Device specific information (Apple or Android) go to the Play-Fi web site at https://playfi.com/
Notes: 1. If you have questions about the Play-Fi App and its Operation refer to the Play-Fi “Knowledge Base” for additional information. 2. Some of the Internet Music Streaming Services (available via the Play-Fi App) offer the listener the ability to alter the sound quality of music being streamed. Refer to each of the Music Streaming Service’s Internet Web Site for additonal information on how to make changes to their default settings, if available.
Critical Listening Mode The Play-Fi App supports the native sound resolution formats of the music played. When the sound format is high resolution, the sound is normally down-sampled to insure proper Wi-Fi Streaming Capability with the most common wireless network hardware. In the Play-Fi App there is a Critical Listening Mode which keeps the original sound resolution up to 96kHz/24Bit. This requires the RS100 and Mobile Device be connected by high performance network equipment. To activate the Critical Listening Mode perform the following steps using the Play-Fi App: 1. Select the “Hi RES Audio” Icon. Refer to figure 1.
Hi RES Audio Figure 1
2. Referring to figure 2 on the next page, select the RS100 (in this example it is the “Living Room”).
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How to Operate the RS100, con’t How to Operate the RS100, con’t Reset of Microprocessors In the unlikely event the controls of the RS100 stop functioning, the internal microprocessors can be reset by performing the following: 1. Disconnect the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of the RS100, wait two minutes and then reconnect AC Power Cord to the Rear Panel of the RS100. 2. Momentarily press the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control switching back On the RS100 and then resume listening.
Indicates when the RS100 is in the Critical Listening Mode
Figure 2
3. Select “Music”. Refer to figure 3.
Figure 5
5. Then select the RS100 (Living Room) followed by selecting “Music”. Refer to figures 6 and 7. Figure 3
Note: When a recording is in a sound format not supported by the Critical Listening Mode, a message will appear stating “This file is encoded in an unsupported sample rate and cannot be played”. Refer to figure 4. Figure 6
Figure 4
4. The music selection that has the unsupported sample rate may be listened to by switching Off the Critical Listening Mode. Switch Off the Critical Listening Mode by first selecting the “X”. Refer to figure 5. Then select “OK” in the “Are you sure? Closing will stop playback” window.
Figure 7
7. Then select the music. Refer to figure 8.
Figure 8
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Resetting to Factory Default Settings If it becomes desirable to reset all of the RS100 settings to the factory default values, perform the following steps:
Warning: After the RS100 is returned to Factory Default Settings, it will become necessary to re-establish communications between the RS100 and the Mobile Device via the Network Communications. Refer to “RS100 Quick Start” starting on page 3 (step 4) for additional information.
1. With the RS100 On, press and hold in simultaneously the STANDBY/ON - INPUT Control and VOLUME Control until the meter starts to deflect upwards followed by an audible beep, then release both controls. 2. Disconnect the AC Power Cord from the Rear Panel of the RS100, wait two minutes and then reconnect the AC Power Cord to the Rear Panel of the RS100. 3. Proceed to “Quick Start” STEP 6, on page 4 of this Operation Guide.
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Specifications and Packing Instructions Audio Specifications
General Specifications
Aux Iput Sensitivity 200mV
Power Requirements 100-240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 60 Watts Standby: Less than 0.5 watt
Aux Input Impedance 10,000 ohms Subwoofer Output Filter 2,000Hz Low Pass Subwoofer Output Impedance 200 ohms
Loudspeaker Specifications System Driver Complement One 4 inch Woofer/Midrange (with acoustic port) One 3/4 inch Dome Tweeter Frequency Response 55Hz - 20kHz Crossover Frequency 2,000Hz Enclosure Finish High Gloss Black Grille Finish Black Knit Cloth Grille Attachment Magnetic
USB Connector Type A connector with Host Mode. Used for firmware Updates and Network Connection using a special adapter (see page 2, note 3 for additional information)
Wi-Fi Connectivity IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n ; Wi-Fi (Dual Band).WPS
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Overall Dimensions Width is 8.2 inches (20.8cm) Height is 13 inches (33.1cm) Depth is 10 inches (25.4cm) including the Front Panel and connection cables. Weight 14.5 pounds (6.6Kg) net (includes the external Power Supply), 17 pounds (7.7Kg) in shipping carton Shipping Carton Dimensions Width is 11.25 inches (28.6cm) Height is 18.25 inches (46.3cm) Depth is 11 inches (27.9cm)
Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below. 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 a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Refer to page 2. Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers. Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1
Part Number 310573SP 310569SP 310572SP 310570SP 310571SP 310568SP
Description Shipping carton only Left side foam pad Right side foam pad Nonwoven bag Plastic bag Accessory box
