McIntosh MHT-200 Owners manual

A/V System Controller

MHT200

Owner’s Manual

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]

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.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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.

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.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from
the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord
plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall
remain readily operable.

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Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, pro­vides information with reguards to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of
ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to ground electrodes and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

Thank Y ou

Your decision to own this McIntosh MHT200 A/V System
Controller 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 the information in this
manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all
the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

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:

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Purchase Date:
Dealer Name:

T echnical 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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2003, 2005 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2

Thank You.......................................................................... 3

Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 3

T echnical Assistance.......................................................... 3

Customer Service............................................................... 3

Table of Contents............................................................... 4

Important Information ....................................................... 5

Connector Information ...................................................... 6

Introduction ....................................................................... 7

Performance Features ........................................................ 7

Dimensions ........................................................................ 8

Installation ......................................................................... 9

Rear Panel Connections

Rear Panel Switch, Loudspeaker and

Control Connections ....................................................... 10

Rear Panel Audio and Digital Connections..................... 11

Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................ 12

How to Connect

Data and Power Control .................................................. 13

Loudspeakers ................................................................... 14

Audio and Digital Components ....................................... 16

Video Components .......................................................... 17

Zone B ............................................................................. 18

Front Panel Features

Controls, Sensor and Jacks .............................................. 19

Push-buttons and Switch ................................................. 20

Displays ........................................................................... 21

Operation

How to Operate the MHT200.......................................... 45

How to Make a Recording............................................... 49

How to Operate the Trim Mode....................................... 50

How to Operate the Surround Mode ............................... 52

How to Operate Zone B................................................... 54

Additional Information

Preamplifier and Processors Specifications.....................56

Power Amplifier and General Specifications .................. 57

TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module

Introduction ..................................................................... 58

Performance Features ...................................................... 58

MHT200 Rear Panel and RAA1 Top Panel

Antenna Connections.....................................................59

How to Connect Antenna Components ........................... 60

Tuner Setup

How to Assign the Tuner Presets..................................... 61

Tuner Operation

How to Operate the Tuner ............................................... 64

How to Optimize AM Reception..................................... 65

Additional Information

Tuner Specifications ........................................................ 66

Packing Instructions ........................................................ 67

Remote Control

Push-buttons .................................................................... 22

Operate by Remote Control............................................. 23

Setup Mode

How to Operate the Setup Mode ..................................... 24

Default Settings ............................................................... 25

How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size............................... 27

How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Levels........................... 28

How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Time Delay................... 31

How to Adjust the Subwoofer Settings ........................... 33

How to Change Source Settings ...................................... 36

How to Assign Video Power Control .............................. 41

How to Change Mode Setup............................................ 42

How to Change System Setup ......................................... 43

How to Reset the MHT200.............................................. 44

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Important Information

General Notes and Connector Information

1. It is recommended that a qualified professional assist you in
the choice and installation of a McIntosh Theater System for
your home.

2. Before making any connections to the MHT200, make sure
that the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. When
the MHT200 and other McIntosh Components are in their
Standby Mode the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each
component is active and communication is occurring
between them. Failure to do so could result in
malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal
operations.

3. The optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module can be
added to the MHT200 A/V System Controller. The TM1 is
available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at
any time, usually while you wait. Refer to page 58 for
additional information on the TM1.

4. Connecting Cables and Connectors are available from the
McIntosh Parts Department:

Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202

Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with a 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug on each end.

5. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MHT200
A/V System Controller.

6. System Setup operations must be performed in the order they
appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are
interactive.

7. The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs, with 1/8 inch mini phone
jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a
Xantech Model 291-10. To avoid possible interaction,
disable the MHT200 Front Panel Sensor using the built-in
switch. The switch is recessed and available through an
opening in the bottom cover. The opening is located behind
and to the right of the Front Panel Sensor.

8. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system
must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front
Loudspeakers.

9. Zone B Audio is analog only, a Digital Audio Input Signal
Source will not appear at the Zone B Audio Outputs. The
source component Analog Outputs must also to be connected
to the MHT200.

10. When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog
Input are in use, the MHT200 automatically searches first for
a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to
the Analog Input.

11. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are
reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MHT200 Digital
Input, may only produce noise from their Analog Outputs at
the same time. If Zone B is turned on and that same input is
selected, that noise will be heard.

12. The MHT200 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to
“V-Aux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and
Audio/Video Control Centers.

13. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in
parallel for both Zones A and B.

14. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be
connected to the McIntosh MHT200 A/V Control Center that
uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coax
Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the
Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the illustration below.

Shielded Cable Data Signal

“F” Connector

(to Pin 1)

Data Ground

(to Pin 2)

Pin 1

RJ-45
Plug

Pin 8

15. There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected
to and selected by the MHT200; Composite, S-Video and
Component. Zone A and B, VCR 1 and 2 have both
Composite and S-Video Outputs; the Component Video
Output is for Zone A only.

16. There are four Power Control Jacks on the MHT200 that can
be used to switch on various electronic equipment. The jacks
labeled ZONE A, ZONE B and ACCessory are designed for
McIntosh Components. These three jacks supply a Positive
going twelve volt Turn-On Signal. The jack labeled VIDEO
supplies a twelve volt Turn-On Signal, that can be set for
either Positive or Negative going voltage.

17. The On-Screen Setup Menu and Operational features are
available at the MHT200 MON ZONE A Video Outputs (S­Video or Composite). There is no On-Screen Information
present at the MHT200 Component Video Output.

19. It is normal to hear a momentary clicking type sound coming
from the muting relays inside the MHT200 when Inputs,
Surround Modes and the Digital Bitstream Signals are
changed.

20. It is very important that loudspeaker cables of adequate size
be used, so that there will be no power loss. The size is
specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire
Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire
size. The MHT200 Loudspeaker Connection Terminals will
accept up to a 10 AWG wire size:

If your loudspeaker cables are 50 feet (38.1m) or less, use
at least 14 Gauge.
If your loudspeaker cables are 100 feet (76.2m) or less,
use at least 12 Gauge.

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Connector Information

Keypad Terminal Connector

To use a WK-3 or WK-4 keypad with the MHT200, con­nect the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor
cable to a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers
listed below. There is a numbered connector built-in to
each keypad, which has a different pin out.

MHT200 RJ-45 WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad

1. Signal Data 1. Supply Voltage Positive

2. Signal Data Gnd. 2. Supply Voltage Negative
and Cable Shield 3. Cable Shield

3. N/C 4. Signal Data

4. Supply Voltage Negative 5. Signal Data Gnd.

5. Supply Voltage Positive

6. N/C

PIN 1

7. N/C

8. N/C

MHT200 Keypad Socket

PIN 8

RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout

1. N/C 6. N/C

2. Data Out (TXD) 7. N/C

3. Data In (RXD) 8. N/C

4. N/C 9. N/C

5. Gnd.

Data and IR Port Connectors

The MHT200’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control
Signals and the IR Port allows for the connection of other
brands IR Sensors. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug
to connect to the Data Port Inputs on McIntosh Source
Units.

Note: The MHT200 Rear Panel IR POWER Switch setting

determines if twelve volt is present at the Zone A and B
IR INPUTS.

Data Port Connector

Data Signal

N/C

Data Ground

IR Port Connector
with Rear Panel IR
Power Switch Set
to Off

IR Port Connector
with Rear Panel IR
Power Switch Set
to On

Data Signal

N/C

Ground

Data Signal

Ground

RAA1 Connector

Connect the shield and two leads of a shielded 2 conductor
cable to the supplied 5 Pin
Terminal Connector Plug.
Refer to the connection infor-

Red (TV)

Black (RF)

Green (GND)

mation on the top cover of
the RAA1.

Power Control Connector

The MHT200’s Power Control Outputs provide a 12 volt
signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo
mini phone plug to connect
to the Power Control Input.

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Positive

N/C

Ground

+12V olts

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan­dards of excellence in the MHT200 A/V System Controller
as the heart of your Home Theater System. The MHT200
provides superior eight channel reproduction, Dolby Digi­tal, DTS and discrete Back Surround Decoding combined
with complete audio and video switching. The McIntosh
MHT200 sets new standards for accuracy in a Home The­ater System.

Introduction and Performance Features

••

Fully Automatic Channel Level and Time Delay

•

••

Adjustments

The built-in test signal generator together with the supplied
Calibration Microphone allows for all channels to be pre­cisely calibrated for the correct volume levels and time de­lay settings in the Listening/Viewing Area. The volume
levels and time delay calibrations may also be performed
manually using external measuring equipment.

Performance Features

••

• On Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays

••

A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform setup adjustments using the MHT200 Re­mote Control. The Front Panel Display indicates volume
levels, tuner functions, input selection, operating mode and
setup functions.

••

• Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory

••

The MHT200 Automatically Switches Operating Modes
according to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the
Preferred Mode settings last used for each input. When
switching from one input to another, the selected mode for
each will be active.

••

• Latest in Digital Audio Processing

••

The MHT200 incorporates the latest technology in digital
multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro
Logic II, DTS-ES and NEO:6. The STEREO 96kHz Mode
bypasses the Digital Signal Processing Circuitry for 2­Channel Analog Signals. Some Digital Discs are recorded
with the 96kHz sampling rate and 24 bit processing and are
decoded by the MHT200.

••

• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection

••

The 7 Analog A/V and 6 Digital Audio Inputs can be reas­signed for any desired signal sources. All six digital inputs
can be assigned to any A/V signal source. Separate Record
and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program source
while listening to another.

••

• LED Indicators

••

The MHT200 includes thirty-three LEDs on the Front
Panel. These LEDs indicate the Operating/Decoding
Modes, Power Guard Activation, Surround Modes, Zone
Selection, Late Night Dynamic Processing and the Trim
Adjustments.

••

• Digitally Controlled V olume and Tone Controls

••

A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight
channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digital
Sound Processing allows a wide range of tone shaping with
the Bass and Treble Controls with no loss in traditional
McIntosh sonic excellence.

••

• Video Switching

••

There is also video switching for all three types of video
signals, Composite Video, S-Video and Component Video.

••

• External Eight Channel Input

••

An external eight channel signal processor can be con­nected to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or
Super Audio Disc Players with a built-in processor.

••

• Dual Zone

••

The MHT200 has the built-in ability to control a separate
remote Audio/Video Zone with its own speakers. Zone B
program selection is independent of the Zone A selected
program.

••

• Patented Power Guard

••

All channels include the patented McIntosh Power Guard
circuit that prevents the amplifier from being over driven
into clipping, with its harsh distorted sound that can also
damage your valuable Loudspeakers.

••

• Patented Sentry Monitor with Thermal Protection

••

McIntosh Sentry Monitor power output stage protection
circuits ensure the MHT200 will have a long and trouble
free operating life. Built-in Thermal Protection Circuits
guard against overheating.

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Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for your MHT200. There is additional infor­mation on the next page pertaining to installing the
MHT200 into cabinets.

Front View of the MHT200

17-

3/4

45.09cm

Dimensions

"

8-

7/8

"

9-

7/16

22.54cm

23.97cm

"

Rear View of the MHT200

Side View of the MHT200

17"

43.18cm

13-

1/4

33.66cm

18-

46.99cm

17"

43.18cm

"

1/2

"

8-

1/4

"

"

20.96cm

3/16

0.48cm

13/16

"

14-

1/16

2.06cm

35.72cm

8

"

"

7/8

2.22cm

Installation

Installation

The MHT200 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,
standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a
piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet
may be removed from the bottom of the MHT200 when it
is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet to­gether with the mounting screws should be retained for
possible future use
if the MHT200 is
removed from the
custom installation
and used free stand­ing. The required
panel cutout, venti­lation cutout and
unit dimensions are
shown.

MHT200 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout

Always provide
adequate ventilation
for your MHT200.
Cool operation en­sures the longest
possible operating
life for any elec­tronic instrument.
Do not install the
MHT200 directly
above a heat gener-

Opening
for Ventilation

ating component
such as a high pow­ered amplifier. If all
the components are
installed in a single

MHT200 Side View
in Custom Cabinet

cabinet, a quiet run­ning ventilation fan
can be a definite as­set in maintaining

Support
Shelf

all the system com­ponents at the
coolest possible op-

2"

5.08cm

1"

2.54cm

erating temperature.

A custom cabinet
installation should
provide the follow-

MHT200 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet

12-

1/2

31.75cm

"

ing minimum spac­ing dimensions for
cool operation. Al­low at least 6 inches
(15.24cm) above the
top, 2 inches
(5.08cm) below the

bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each side of the A/V Sys­tem Controller, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 21
inches (53.34cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1
inch (2.54cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob
clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the
mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.

17-

1/16

"

43.34cm

8-

21.11cm

6"

Cabinet
Front
Panel

15.24cm

2-

6.35cm

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

1/2

Cutout Opening
for
Custom Mounting

"

Chassis
Spacers

7"

17.78cm
Cutout

Opening

for

Ventilation

1-

1/4

3.18cm

14-

1/16

35.71cm

"

14-

1/2

36.83cm

"

"

15"

38.1cm

5/16

"

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Rear Panel Switch, Loudspeaker and Control Connections

IR INPUTS for
Zone A or B Exter­nal Sensors. IR
POWER On/Off
Switch for Zone A
or B External Sen­sors

KEYPADS
ZONE A and B
for a McIntosh
Keypad or IR
room sensor

DATA PORTs send signals to compatible source com­ponents to allow remote control operation. The SUM
Data Port for Zones A and B connects to other McIn­tosh Components. The HOME Data Port connects to
an optional Home Controller

Connections for Zone A Loud­speakers; which includes the Left,
Center and Right Front Channels.
There are also connections for the
Left, Back and Right Surround
Loudspeakers

Connect the MHT200
power cord to a live
AC outlet. Refer to in­formation on the back
panel to determine the
correct voltage

POWER CONTROL A and B send a turn
On/Off signal to a McIntosh Power Ampli­fier for both Areas. The ACC POWER
CONTROL sends a turn On/Off signal to
McIntosh Source Components. The VIDEO
POWER CONTROL sends a turn On/Off
signal to McIntosh Video Source Compo­nents

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RS232 connector
for connection to a
computer or other
control device

Connections for Zone B Loudspeakers,
Left and Right

Rear Panel Audio and Digit al Connections

The Optical DIGITAL INPUTS (A, B
and C) AUX, CD and SAT receive a
digital audio signal from the Optical
Output of a component. The Coaxial
DIGITAL INPUTS (D, E and F) TV,
DVD and VCR1 receive a digital au­dio signal from the Coaxial Output of
a component

AUDIO INPUTS (1 thru 7) for analog audio
signals from a TUNER, AUX, CD, SAT, TV,
DVD,VCR1 or VCR2 Components. The
TUNER Left and Right jacks will provide
the Tuner Audio Output Signals when the
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module is installed in­side the MHT200

EIGHT CHANNEL INPUTs
accept signals from a component
such as DVD-Audio/SACD
Players or an external processor.
ZONE A PREAMP OUTPUT s
provide all eight audio channel
signals to the MHT200 Power
Amplifier Inputs via the Exter­nal McIntosh Plug In Jumpers.
ZONE A POWER AMP INPUTs
are for all eight Audio Power
Amplifier Channels

DIGITAL OUTPUTS both
optical and coaxial, provide
a digital audio signal to an
external digital processor

ZONE A FIXED OUTPUTS send a fixed line level,
two channel analog signal as selected by the INPUT
(Zone A Control). The OUTPUTS VCR 1 and 2 sup­ply analog audio record signals for recorders. The
ZONE B OUTPUTS send a two channel signal from
the analog inputs as selected by the INPUT B Con­trol

ZONE B PREAMP OUTPUTs
provide Left and Right Channel
Audio Signals to the MHT200
Power Amplifier Inputs via the
External McIntosh Plug-In
Jumpers. ZONE B POWER
AMP INPUTs are for both Au­dio Power Amplifier Channels

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COMPONENT INPUTS receive
Component Video (Y, PR and PB)
Signals from two Component
Video Sources

Rear Panel Video Connections

VIDEO INPUTS (1 thru 7) are for both
S-Video and Composite Video Signals
from a AUX, CD, SAT, TV, DVD,VCR1
or VCR2 components

Note: If the MHT200 A/V System Controller has

the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed,
proceed to page 59 for Rear Panel
Antenna Connection Information.

COMPONENT OUTPUTS send
Component Video (Y, PR and PB)
Signals to the ZONE A Video
Monitor

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VIDEO OUTPUTS are for supply S-Video and
Composite Video Signals for recorders VCR 1
and 2. There are also MONitor Zone A S-Video
and Composite Video Signal Outputs for a
monitor/TV located in Zone A. The MONitor
Zone B has a Composite Video Signal Output
for monitor/TV located in Zone B

How to Connect for Data and Power Control

How to Connect for Data and Power Control

1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MHT200 DVD
Data Port to the McIntosh MVP861 DVD Player Data
In Jack.

Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to

the MHT200, non McIntosh Source Devices such as a
Satellite Receiver can be remotely controlled using a
McIntosh Remote Control and Keypads.

2. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MHT200
Home Data Port to the Home Controller Data In Jack.

3. Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the
MHT200 Zone A Keypad Socket to a McIntosh WK-4
Keypad.

4. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MHT200
POWER CONTROL ACC Jack to the McIntosh
MVP861 DVD Player Power Control In Jack.

5. Connect a Power Control Cable
from the McIntosh MVP861 DVD

Home Controller

Player Power Control Out Jack to
the McIntosh PC-4 Power Control
AC Outlet Strip Power Control
Jack.

6. Connect a Power Control Cable
from the MHT200 POWER CON­TROL ZONE A jack to the McIn-

tosh Powered Subwoofer Power Control In Jack.

7. Optionally, connect a Data Control Cable from the
MHT200 IR INPUTS A to an external IR Sensor.

McIntosh Powered Subwoofer

McIntosh
Power
Control

McIntosh WK-4 Keypad

McIntosh MVP861 A/V Player

IR Sensor

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How to Connect Loudspeakers

Caution: The supplied AC Power Cord should not be

connected to the Rear Panel of the MHT200
Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker, Audio and
Video Connections have been made. Failure to
observe this could result in Electric Shock.

1. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables that attach to
the MHT200 A/V System Controller by choosing one of
the methods below:

Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable
ends, refer to figures 1, 2 & 3. If the cable is stranded,
carefully twist the strands together as tightly as pos­sible.

Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with

solder to keep the strands together, or attach spade
lug and/or banana connector.

Banana plug connection:
Insert the banana plug into the hole at the top of the
terminal. Tighten the top portion of the terminal post
and the set screw to secure the banana plug in place.

Note: The use of Banana Plugs is for use in the United

States and Canada only.

2. Connect the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables from the
MHT200 SPEAKERS Terminals to the Loudspeakers,
being careful to observe the correct polarities and
channel designation.

WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live

and present a risk of electric shock. For
additional instruction on making
Loudspeaker Connections contact your
McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical
Support.

Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of
the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and
tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly
clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out
and there is no touching of the bare wire or spade lugs
between adjacent terminals. Refer to figures 4, 5 & 6.

Caution: Make sure there is NO CONTACT of either the

Loudspeaker Wires or Wire Connectors between the
adjacent Positive and Negative Terminal Binding
Posts for each channel; and between the Terminal
Binding Posts of adjacent channels.

No Contact

No Contact

No Contact

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Center Front
Loudspeaker

How to Connect Loudspeakers

Left Front
Loudspeaker

Right Front
Loudspeaker

Left Surround
Loudspeaker

Right Surround
Loudspeaker

Back Surround
Loudspeaker

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How to Connect Audio and Digit al Components

How to Connect Audio and Digital Components

The MHT200 accepts Analog Audio and Digital Audio
Signal Inputs. It is important to connect the Analog Outputs
along with the Digital Audio Signal Output from source
components connected to the MHT200. This will assure
that the audio from that source component is available to
the VCR1 and 2 Outputs and Zone B.

Note: If MHT200 does not have the Tuner Module installed

an external Tuner may be connected.

1. Connect a cable from the MHT200 DIGITAL Coaxial
DVD INPUT (Input E) to the McIntosh Coaxial Digital
Output of the MVP861 DVD Player.

2. Connect a cable from the MHT200 AUDIO INPUTs
DVD to the McIntosh 2CH Audio Outputs of the
MVP861 DVD Player.

3. Connect cables from the MHT200 EIGHT CHANNEL

Audio INPUTs to the McIntosh 5.1CH

Satellite Receiver

Audio Outputs of the MVP861 DVD
Player.

4. Connect a cable from the MHT200 SAT Optical DIGI­TAL INPUT (Input C) to the Op­tical Digital output of a Satellite
Receiver.

McIntosh
Powered
Subwoofer

5. Connect a cable from the
MHT200 Audio SAT INPUTs to
the Audio Outputs of the Satellite
Receiver.

6. Connect a cable from the
MHT200 VCR1 Audio OUTPUT
to the VCR Audio Input.

7. Connect a cable from the
MHT200 VCR1 Audio INPUT to
the VCR Audio Output.

8. Connect a cable from the
MHT200 ZONE A SUBwoofer
PREAMP OUTPUT to the McIn­tosh Powered Subwoofer Line In
jack.

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McIntosh MVP861 A/V Player

In Out VCR

How to Connect Video Components

How to Connect Video Components

Composite, S-Video and Component Video Signals can be
connected to and selected by the MHT200. The built-in On
Screen Operating Status and Setup Information is available
at the Composite and S-Video Monitor Outputs for Zone A.
Connect all of the available Source Video Outputs (Com­ponent, S-Video and Composite) to the MHT200.

1. Connect video cables from the MHT200 DVD VIDEO
INPUTS to the McIntosh Video Outputs of the
MVP861 DVD Player.

2. Connect video cables from the MHT200 COMPO­NENT VIDEO 2 INputs to the McIntosh Component
Video Outputs of the MVP861 DVD Player.

3. Connect video cables from the MHT200 SAT VIDEO
INPUTS to the Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver.

4. Connect video cables from the MHT200 COMPO­NENT VIDEO 1 INputs to the Video Outputs of a Sat­ellite Receiver.

5. Connect video cables from the MHT200 VCR1 IN­PUTS to the VCR Video Outputs.

Satellite Receiver

6. Connect video cables from the MHT200 VCR1 OUT­PUTS to the VCR Video Inputs.

7. Connect video cables from the MHT200 COMPO­NENT Video, S-Video and Composite Video OUT­PUTS to the Monitor/TV Component Video Inputs.

Note: If the Monitor/TV does not have Component Video

Inputs, then connect the MHT200 MON A S-Video or
Composite Output(s) instead.

8. Connect the MHT200 to a live AC Outlet.

Note: If the Zone B is to be connected, proceed to the next

page and DO NOT connect the MHT200 to a live AC
Outlet at this time.

Monitor/TV

To AC
Outlet

McIntosh MVP861 A/V Player

VCROutIn

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How to Connect for Zone B

The MHT200 is a Dual Zone A/V System Controller. For
Zone B activation a McIntosh Sensor or Keypad together
with a pair of Loudspeakers are required. To provide the
best video quality for Zone B, it is important to use a high
quality cable and keep the cable length as short as possible.

1. Connect a cable from the MHT200 KEYPADS ZONE
B to the McIntosh Keypad.

2. Connect a cable from the MHT200 MON ZONE B
Jack to the Monitor/TV Video Input.

3. Connect the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables from the
MHT200 SPEAKERS Terminals to the Loudspeakers,
being careful to observe the correct polarities and
channel designation. Refer to page 14 for information
on preparing Loudspeaker Hookup Cables.

WARNING: Loudspeaker terminals are hazardous live

and present a risk of electric shock. For
additional instruction on making
Loudspeaker Connections contact your
McIntosh Dealer or McIntosh Technical
Support.

4. Connect the MHT200 to a live AC Outlet.

How to Connect for Zone B

Monitor/TV

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To AC
Outlet

McIntosh WK-4 Keypad

Right
Loudspeaker

Left
Loudspeaker

Front Panel Controls, Sensor and Jacks

Selects which of the seven Audio/
Video Sources or Tuner Signal is
available at the Zone A and B Audio
Outputs, Component Video for Zone
A, MON ZONE A and MON ZONE
B Video Outputs, and available for
VCR Outputs

Adjusts the Listen
volume level of all
eight channels for
Zone A and both
channels for Zone B

IR (Infra Red) Sensor ac­cepts IR signals directly
from the MHT200 Remote
Control

CALIBRATION
MICrophone
Input for adjust­ment of Loud­speaker Levels
and Time Delay

Selects the Trim Func­tion for making audio
and front panel display
adjustments

Low Impedance Dynamic
Headphones can be connected
for two channel listening. The
Zone A Loudspeakers are auto­matically muted when the head­phone plug is inserted

Selects the desired audio
operating mode and selects
the external eight channel
input

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Front Panel Push-buttons and Switch

Tunes Up or Down the AM
or FM Broadcast Band or
Presets when the TM1
Tuner Module is installed
and allows up or down ad­justment for each trim func­tion

Switches Zone A On/Off
and Zone B On/Off only
if Zone A is already On

Activates control of Zone B,
both Input Selection and
Volume Adjustment

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Activates the volume
compression circuit,
supported by selected
Dolby Digital sound
tracks

Press to go into
Setup Mode to
change the default
settings

Switches
all AC
Power On
or Off

Switches Off the
entire system, both
Zones A and B

Front Panel Displays

Indicates which Trim
Parameter has been
selected

Indicates the name or type
of the Operating/Decoding
Modes that are in use

Indicates Input Selection Status, Volume, Trim
Adjustments, Surround Modes, Setup Functions.
The Tuner Functions are displayed when the
TM1 Tuner Module is installed

Indicates which Surround
Mode is in use

Indicates when the
Input Source selected
is processing a Digital
Signal

Indicates when the Late
Night Processing has
been selected

Indicates when the Power
Guard Circuit has been acti­vated for the Left Front, Center,
Right Front, Left Surround,
Right Surround or Back Sur­round Channels

Indicates when
Zone B Control
is active

Indicates when the
MHT200 is in
Standby/On Mode

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