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17
Phono Cartridge Loading
For optimum performance it is important the Phono-
Cartridge be connected to the correct load impedance.
Refer to the respective Owner’s Manual for the Pream-
plifier, Integrated Amplifier or Audio/Video Control
Center used with the MT5 for additional information.
The Blue Point #2 Cartridge supplied with the
MT5 Turntable is a Moving Coil Type with High
Output. Set the load resistance to 1,000 Ohms (or the
closest available value).
Tone Arm Lift
The McIntosh MT5 Precision Turntable has a Tone
Arm Lift Mechanism for safe placement and removal
of the cartridge stylus on the phonograph record. Per-
form the following steps:
1. Push on the top part of the Tone Arm Lift Lever to-
wards the rear of the turntable. Refer to figure 52.
2. Release the Tone Arm from the Tone Arm Holder.
Refer to figure 53.
Power Selection
Rotate the POWER Switch to select the Turntable
Operation Mode desired. Refer to
figure 50.
Power Off - The Front Panel and
Turntable Platter
illumination are
switched OFF and
there is no Turntable
Platter rotation.
Standby - The Front Panel and
Turntable Platter will illuminate when
the McIntosh Preamplifer or A/V Con-
trol Center is turned On.
Note: There must be a power control
connection between the MT5 and
the McIntosh Preamplifier or A/V
Control Center, in order for the
Standby Mode to function.
On - The Front Panel and Turntable Plat-
ter illumination are Switched ON.
The Turntable Platter will rotate at the
selected speed.
Speed Selection
Rotate the SPEED Switch to select the playback speed
(33-1/3 rpm, 45 rpm or 78 rpm)
of the phonograph record to be
played. Refer to figure 51.
3. Position the Tone Arm over the desired spot of the
Phonograph record.
4. Pull on the top part of the Tone Arm Lift Lever to-
wards the front of the turntable to begin playback.
How to Operate the Turntable
How to Operate the Turntable
Figure 53
Tone Arm Holder
Figure 51
Figure 50
Figure 52
Tone Arm Lift Lever
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