McIntosh MVP901 operation manual

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

MVP901

Audio Video Player

Owner’s Manual

The lightning ash with arrowhead, within an equilateral

ATTENTION:

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en­closure that may be of sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.

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intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

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OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR

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.

MOISTURE.

Additional Safety Information is supplied in a separate document “Important Additional Operation Information Guide”

CAUTION: Invisible Laser Radiation when

open. DO NOT stare into the
beam or view directly with opti­cal instruments. Use of controls
or adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those
specified in the Owners Manual
may result in Hazardous Radiation
Exposure.

ATTENTI ON: Rayonnnement Laser Invisible en

cas d’ouverture. Ne pas regarder
dans le faisceau ni observer di­rectement à l’aide d’instruments
d’optiques. L’utilisation de
commandes, de réglages ou
d’instructions autres que ceux
spécifiés dans le manuel du
propriétaire peut entraîner une
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dangereux

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laserklass 1.

This product incorporates an embedded

CLASS 3R Laser (IEC60825-1).

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Trademark and License Information

V I D E O

A U D I O

The McIntosh MVP901 incorporates copyright protec­tion technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights.
This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual

property. Reverse engineering and disassembly are
prohibited. “Cinavia” is trademark of Verance Corpo­ration. “VRS ClearView” and “Video Reference Se­ries” are trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc.. DVD Logo
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corp.,

Trademark and License Information

registered in the U.S., Japan and other countries.
The MVP901 uses the following Technologies:

Trademark Logo License Information

BD: Supports Blu-ray with Bonus View and BD­Live content, including Blu-ray 3D discs. A 3D­capable display with compatible glasses is required
for 3D playback. BD-R/RE, both single- and dual­layer are also supported.

“Blu-ray 3D™” logo is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc
Association.

DVD Logo is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corp., registered in the U.S., Japan and
other countries.

DVD: Plays commercially-released DVDs, as well

TM

TM

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

TM

as nalized DVD±R/RW.

DVD-A: High-resolution stereo or multi-channel
audio. Some DVD-Audio discs also contain a
DVD-Video portion.

HDMI: the HDMI logo and High- Denition

Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Java and all other trademarks and logos are trade­marks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsys­tems, Inc. in the United States and/or other coun­tries.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Labora­tories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trade­marks of Dolby Laboratories.

Trademark Logo License Information

DTS products associated with this logo are (1) con-

dential, proprietary trade secrets, and (2) protected

by (a) applicable copyright law and (b) European
patent numbers 0864146 and 1741093 and U.S.
patent numbers 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762,
6,487,535, 6,226,616, 7,212,872, 7,003,467,
7,272,567, 7,668,723, 7,392,195, 7,930,184,
7,333,929 and 7,548,853, as well as other U.S. and
international patents both issued & pending. DTS,
the Symbol, and DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.

Designed for Windows Media, Microsoft, HDCD,

and the HDCD logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are the trade­marks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corpora­tion.

Super Audio CD, SACD and the SACD logo are
joint trademarks of Sony Corporation and Philips
Electronics N.V. Direct Stream Digital (DSD) is a
trademark of Sony Corporation.

CD: Supports standard Red Book CDs, as well as

HDCD and CD-R/RW.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MVP901 Au­dio Video Player 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 visual and
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: ______________________________

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: [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]

Table of Contents

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

(Separate Sheet) ................... Important Additional

Operation Information Guide

Trademark and License Information ......................... 3

Thank You and Please Take a Moment ...................... 4

Technical Assistance and Customer Service ............. 4

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

General Information .................................................. 5

USB Memory Drive Information ............................... 5

Disc Information ........................................................ 6

Connector and Cable Information ............................. 6

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

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

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

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

Connections:

Rear Panel Connectors ..............................................10

(Separate Sheet) ............................................Mc1A

Making Connections ................................................. 11

Remote Control:

Remote Control Push-buttons ...................................12

How to Use the Remote Control ...............................13

Front Panel Features:

Front Panel Displays, Push-buttons

and USB Memory Drive ...........................................14

Front Panel Information Display ...............................15

Setup:

Introduction to the MVP901 Setup Mode ...........16 -17

(Separate Sheet) ............................................ Mc1B

Playback Setup Menu Settings .................................18

Video Output Setup Menu Settings ..........................19

Audio Output Setup Menu Settings ......................... 20

Audio Processing Setup Menu Settings ................... 20

Device Setup Menu Settings .....................................21

Network Setup Menu Settings ................................. 22

Operation:

How to Operate MVP901 ................................... 24-29

(Separate Sheets) ........ Mc1C, Mc1D, Mc1E ,Mc1F

Additional Information:

Specifications ............................................................30

Packing Instruction ................................................... 31

Copyright 2016 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

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General and USB Memory Drive Information

General Information

1. For additional connection information, refer to the
owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected
to the MVP901 Audio Video Player.

2. The Super Audio Compact Discs (SACD) Audio
Signals are converted internally from Digital to
Analog.

3. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is
available at the Digital Audio Outputs.

4. The MVP901 has built-in 192kHz 32-Bit DACs

(Digital to Analog Converter) to allow playing of
Discs recorded with a higher bit and sample rate,
by using the Analog Audio Outputs.

5. The DVD-Audio and Super Audio Compact Discs
Digital Audio Signal is available via the HDMI
Output.

6. The MVP901 is designed to playback 3D Blu­ray Discs. The 3D Digital Video Signal from the
MVP901 is available at the HDMI Out connector.
It is extremely important for all A/V Compo­nents and the HDMI cables used for connections
between the MVP901 and the TV/Monitor, meet
or exceed the HDMI High Speed Standards for
proper 3D Video Playback.

7. The MVP901 will pass via the HDMI Connection

Dolby Atmos, DTS-X and Auro 3D Digital Sound
Tracks for decoding by using the appropriate Au­dio/Video Control Center.

8. HDMI Cable lengths between MVP901 and the
Audio/Video Control Center should not exceed
25ft (8.3meters). If there is need to use HDMI
Cables longer than 25ft (8.3meters), a high quality
in-line HDMI Buffer/Converter would be required
for reliable digital signal transmission via the
HDMI Connections.

9. WARNING: The USB Connectors located on the

Front and Rear Panels of the MVP901 are not
designed for direct connection to a computer.
Connecting them to a computer could result in
damage to the MVP901 and/or the computer.

10. The MVP901 basic transport functions may also
be controlled by using other McIntosh Remote
Controls or Keypads thru a McIntosh Control
Center or Preamplifier. Refer to the owner’s
manual(s) supplied with those component(s) for
additional operation information.

11. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the name given
to a specific type of Digital Audio Signal. The
CD Audio Disc and the supplemental audio track
found on some Blu-ray Discs use the PCM format.

12. Sound Intensity is measured in units called Deci­bels and “dB” is the abbreviation.

13. 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 concerning battery disposal.

14. For additional information on the
MVP901 and other McIntosh Products please visit

the McIntosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.

USB Memory Drive Information

The MVP901 has a Front Panel Slot for accepting
USB Memory Drives only. The USB Memory Drive
is used in BD-Live and Bonus View Mode when the
storage requirements exceeds the internal memory.
The USB Drive provides the memory storage needed
for the additional program content which is down­loaded from the Movie Studio/Record Company via
the MVP901 internet connection. It may also be used
for playback of Audio and Video Files.

1. Before switching On the MVP901 insert the USB
Memory Drive into the Front Panel Slot.

2. Do not remove the USB Memory Drive until the
MVP901 has been switched Off. Removing the
USB Memory Drive while the MVP901 is On
could result in malfunction or loss of the USB
Memory Drive’s data.

3. USB Memory Drives need to have a storage capac­ity of 1GB (Gigabit) or greater.

4. Before using the USB Memory Drive for storage in
the MVP901, it first must be formated on a com­puter using the FAT32 File System.

5. USB Memory Drives inserted into the MVP901

containing MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC,

AIFF, LPCM and DSD Sound Track Formats will
playback. The MVP901 will play PCM Sound

Tracks with High Resolution Sound up to 192kHz

24Bit recording, except for Memory Drives
containing multi-session recordings. DSD High
Resolution Sound Tracks up to DSD128 will also
playback.

6. The MVP901 will display Photos using the JPEG

File Format.

7. Read and follow all instructions provided by the
USB Memory Drive manufacturer to prevent dam­age to the Drive and to the files contained on the
Drive.

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Ground

Ground

Disc Information, Connector and Cable Information

Disc Information

1. Compact Discs that are not round (e.g. Novelty
discs with octagonal or heart shapes) will not play
properly in the MVP901 and should not be tried,
as possible damage may occur.

2. The MVP901 Audio Video Player is designed to
play all standard CD Audio Discs that conform
to the Official Compact Disc Standards which is
indicated by the Symbol .

3. The MVP901 Audio Video Player is designed to
play all standard Blu-ray Video Discs that con­form to the Official Blu-ray Disc Standards, which
do not include Blu-ray UHD 4K Discs.

4. The MVP901 will play most of the following
discs, however some recorded discs may not be
able to play due to the condition of the recording:

BDs with cartridge DVD-RAMs, HD-DVDs,

BD-Video, BD-3D Video, Super Audio CD

(SACD), CD-R, CD-RW, Picture CD (Kodak),
Fujicolor CD, WMA (Windows), DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, DVD-AVCHD Data portion of CD-

Extras, some Dual-Discs and Audio discs with
copy-protection may not be playable.

5. The MVP901 will play CD and Data Audio Discs

recorded in the MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC,

AIFF, LPCM and DSD Formats. It will also
playback PCM Sound Tracks with High Resolu-

tion Sound up to 192kHz 24Bit recording, except

for discs that contain multi-session recordings.
The MVP901 will playback DSD High Resolution
Sound Tracks up to DSD128.

6. The MVP901 will display Photos in the JPEG File
Format from a Disc.

7. A Dual-Disc is a two-sided disc with DVD-video
on one side and digital audio on the other side.
The digital audio side does not meet the technical

specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
specifications found in the industry “Redbook”;
the MVP901 may not read the CD side of a Dual
Disc.

8. Several of the DVD, DVD-Audio and SACD
performance features available on the MVP901
are active only if the Disc includes the supporting
encoded information.

9. BD-Video and DVD-Video Discs are designed to
only play in certain regions of the world. A region
may be a single country or a group of countries.
Usually on the back cover of the Video Disc
container is a Symbol with either a “Character”
or “Number(s)” or the word “All” inside it. The
MVP901 is designed to play discs for Regions “A”,
“1” and “All”.

10. Certain Dolby Digital and DTS Encoded Discs
display their own unique Audio Mode Selection
menu, every time the disc is loaded into the player.
If you do not make a choice from this menu, the
disc will revert to its default Audio Mode when
play is started.

Connector and Cable Information

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced
Output Connectors on the MVP901. Refer to the dia­gram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Output
PIN 3: - Output

PIN 1

Power Control Connector

The MVP901 Power Control Input/Output Jacks
receive/send Power On/Off Signals
when connected to other McIntosh
Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug is used for connection to
the Power Control Input/Output on the MVP901.

Data and IR Input Port Connectors

The MVP901 Data In Port receives
Remote Control Signals. A 1/8 inch
stereo mini phone plug is used for
connection. The IR Ports also use a
1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and
allow the connection of other brand
IR Receivers to the MVP901.

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.

Note: For assistance in making a RS232 connection

between the MVP901 and a Control Unit, contact
your McIntosh Dealer and/or the Control Unit
Manufacture for assistance.

PIN 2

Power
Control

N/C

Data
Signal

N/C

Data
Ground

IR Data
Control

N/C

RS-232C Connector

PIN 5

PIN 9

PIN 1

PIN 6

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Introduction

The McIntosh MVP901 Audio Video Player offers the
latest in audio/video technology, providing state of the
art reproduction of digital video and audio program
sources. A full complement of performance features
allows for the enjoyment of 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD,
SACD, DVD-Audio and Audio CD discs. Special
Audio and Video formats are also reproduced with
flawless realism. The advanced mechanical design of
the transport ensures many years of smooth trouble
free operation.

Performance Features

• Triple Laser Pickup
The MVP901 incorporates three laser elements, with
different wavelengths, that are focused through one
lens assembly. This unique design allows reading
many different types of Audio and Video Disc For­mats.

• Advanced Transport
The MVP901 has a new vibration-resistant transport
with an advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and
accurate operation. The fast read speeds help to insure
better disc tracking and error correction processing.

• Upscaling to Ultra HD (4K) resolution
The MVP901 has the highest video resolution avail­able, 2,160p/24 frames per second image quality via
the HDMI (version 1.4) Video Output. The MVP901
also supports playback of 3D 1080p Blu-ray Discs.

• Video Circuitry
The MVP901 uses the VRS® ClearView
Processor.

TM

Video

• 32 Bit Audio DAC

The MVP901 is equipped with 192kHz 32Bit PCM/
DSD stereo DACs for high delity sound. 8 chan-

nel D/A converter is used in STEREO QUAD BAL­ANCED mode for 2 channel audio output.

• High Resolution Audio Playback

The MVP901 has the ability to playback Data Discs

and USB Data Drives containing up to 192kHz 24Bit

High Resolution Sound Tracks including DSD 128
24Bit.

• Balanced Outputs

The MVP901 has Balanced Outputs for the Left and

Right Channels when playing a CD/SACD. When a

Multichannel Disc is playing, the Balanced Left and
Right Outputs provide a two channel mix down of the
Multichannel Recording.

• Built-in Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master

Decoders

The MVP901 decodes/downmixes Dolby True HD
and DTS-HD Master sound tracks to the two channel
output. It also streams Dolby Atmos, DTS-X and Auro
3D Digital Sound Tracks via the HDMI Connection
for decoding by using the appropriate Audio/Video
Control Center.

• Digital Audio Outputs

There are HDMI, Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio
Outputs for external decoding of the various Dolby
Digital, DTS Digital Signals, PCM or MP3 Signals
from CDs.

Introduction and Performance Features

• On Screen Setup and Calibration

Loudspeaker Size, Level and Time Delay Adjustments

are available for Dolby Digital, DTS Digital, DVD­Audio and SACD Disc Signals and effects the multi­channel analog audio outputs.

• Power Control

The Power Control (Trigger) Input connection pro­vides convenient Turn-On/Off of the MVP901 when
connected to a McIntosh System with Power Control.

• Remote Control

The Remote Control with illuminated push-buttons,
provides control of the MVP901 operating functions.
A Data Port Connection to a McIntosh A/V Control
Center or Preamplifier allows for convenient system
operation using one Remote Control. An External IR
Sensor Input allows for remote operation when the
MVP901 is located behind closed doors.

• Special Power Supply

A fully regulated Switching Power Supply, with a spe­cial R-Core Power Transformer, ensures stable opera­tion even though the power line varies.

• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

The Illumination of the Glass Front Panel is accom­plished by the combination of custom designed Fiber
Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emit­ting Diodes (LEDs). This provides even Front Panel
Illumination and is designed to ensure the pristine
beauty of the MVP901 will be retained for many
years.

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Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining
the best location for your MVP901. There is additional
information on the next page pertaining to installing
the MVP901 into cabinets.

Front View of the MVP901

17-1/2"

44.5cm

Dimensions

1

32 45

12

Rear View of the MVP901

16-5/8"

42.2cm

5-3/8"

13.7cm

4-9/16"

11.6cm

6"

15.2cm

13/16"

2.06cm

2"

5.1cm

Side View of the MVP901

11-1/2"

29.2cm

10-1/2"

26.7cm

6-9/16"

16.7cm

3/16"

0.48cm

1-5/16"

4.9cm

4-3/4"

12.1cm

13-1/4"

33.7cm

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Installation

Installation

The MVP901 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 MVP901 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
MVP901 is removed from the custom installation and
used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventila­tion cutout and unit dimensions are shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your
MVP901. Cool operation ensures the longest possible
operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not
install the MVP901 directly above a heat generat­ing component such as a high powered amplifier. If
all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a
quiet running ventilation fan can be a definite asset in
maintaining all the system components at the coolest
possible operating temperature.
A custom cabinet installation should provide the fol­lowing minimum spacing dimensions for cool opera­tion.
Allow at least 6 inches (15.24cm) above the top, 2
inches (5.08cm) below the bottom, 3 inches (7.62cm)
behind the rear panel and 2 inches (5.08cm) on each
side of the Audio Video Player, so that airflow is not
obstructed. Do not block the ventilation holes on
the top and bottom cover. Allow 1 inch (2.54 cm) in

front of the mounting panel for clearance. When the

DISC Tray is opened, the panel clearance required in
front of mounting panel is 6-3/4 inches (17.2cm). Be

sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting
shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.

MVP901 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout

Cabinet
Front
Panel

Opening
for Ventilation

MVP901 Side View
in Custom Cabinet

Support
Shelf

3/4"

MVP901 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally on the unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.

1.9cm

1-3/8"

3.5cm

Cabinet Front Panel

6"

15.24cm

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

1-1/8"

2.8cm

Cutout Opening
for Ventilation

17-1/16"

43.34cm

Opening for Ventilation

Opening for Ventilation

1

32 45

1 2

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

8"

20.3cm

13-1/2"

34.3cm

8-3/8"

21.2cm

10-7/8"

27.62cm

Chassis
Spacers

15"

38.1cm

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Rear Panel Connectors

RS-232C connector
for connection to
a remote control
device

For service use only

TRIGGER (Power Control) IN
receives turn-on signals from
a McIntosh component and
TRIGGER (Power Control) OUT
sends turn-on signals on to an­other McIntosh Component

DATA IN receives
operating data
from a McIntosh
Control Center

UNBALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS
supply two Channels of Analog Audio
and connects to the Analog Input of an
A/V Control Center

BALANCED AUDIO OUTPUTS
supply two channels of analog audio
to connect to Balanced Inputs of
other components

LAN Network Connector
for connecting the
MVP901 to a Broadband
Ethernet Network

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USB1 and USB2 for
connnecting USB
Memory Drives

HDMI OUT supplies digital
video and digital audio sig­nals to an Input of an A/V
Control Center or other au­dio/video component

COAXIAL and OPTICAL Digital
Audio output send signals to a
Control Center with a D/A Con­verter or a Decoder

Connect the MVP901 power cord
to a live AC outlet. Refer to infor­mation on the back panel of your
MVP901 to determine the correct
voltage for your unit

IR INput for
connecting an
IR Receiver