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: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
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.
Example of antenna grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
Safety Instructions
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Thank Y ou
Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MX119 A/V Control
Center 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:
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: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-723-3636
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
1. The MX119 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an
optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio
Station Reception. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh
Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you
wait. Refer to page 52 for additional TM1 information.
2. Before making any connections to the MX119, make sure the
Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. Failure to do so
could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s
normal operations.
3. All Zones in a McIntosh Multizone System (except for Zone A)
are unbalanced Analog Audio Signals only. The Digital Audio
Input Source Signals and Balanced Analog Audio Input
Signals will not appear at any of the Zones (including Zone B
of the MX119 and Zones of a CR12 or CR16 when connected
to the MX119). The Source Component Unbalanced Analog
Outputs must be connected to the MX119.
4. The connection of a turntable to the PH/AUX Input jacks
requires changes to be made in the SETUP Mode, refer to
page 33. The MX119 INPUT Control for Zone A and B needs
to be placed in the PHON position in order to make a
recording from the turntable and/or for listening to a record in
Zone B of the MX119 or the Zone(s) of a CR16 when
connected to the MX119.
5. Connecting Cables are available from the McIntosh Parts
Department:
Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202
Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plugs on each end.
Control Center to Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Cable
Part No. 170-631
Six foot, DB25, shielded, straight through, 25 conductor
male-to-female cable.
Control Center to CR16 Cable Part No. 170-430
Six foot, DB37, shielded, straight through, 37 conductor
male-to-male cable.
6. When the MX119 is connected to some McIntosh Multichannel
Power Amplifiers with a 25 conductor cable, the amplifier
meters may automatically indicate the output of individual
channels during the Speaker Level Setup Operation. Refer to
the Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual for additional
information.
7. When the MX119 is connected to a CR16 Controller Input B
jack with the 37 conductor cable, do not connect a 25
conductor cable to the CR16 Controller Input A jack from
another McIntosh Control Center.
8. When the MX119 is connected with a CR16, the MX119
provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR16
Inputs. If the MX119 Inputs listed below are re-titled, the
Inputs Titles on the CR16 will no longer match. For example,
if the MX119 TV Input (4), is reassigned as DVD2, selecting
the TV Input on the CR16 will receive the audio signals from
DVD2.
MX119 InputsCR16 InputsMX119 Inputs CR16 Inputs
0. TUNER
1. PH/AUX
TUNER 2. CD (2)
AUX 3. SAT
CD2
LV
Important Information
MX119 InputsCR16 InputsMX119 Inputs CR16 Inputs
4. TV
5. DVD
TV 6. VCR 1
DVD 7. TAPE 1
9. The MX119 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to “VAux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and
Audio/Video Control Centers.
10. Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in
parallel for both Zones A and B.
11. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be
connected to the McIntosh MX119 A/V Control Center that
uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coaxial
Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the
Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the figure below.
Shielded Cable Data Signal
(to Pin 1)
“F” Connector
Data Ground
(to Pin 2)
RJ-45
Plug
12. 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 MX119 Front Panel Sensor with the switch
recessed in the bottom panel behind and to the left of the
Sensor.
13. System Setup operations must be performed in the order
they appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are
interactive.
14. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system
must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front
Loudspeakers.
15. When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog
Input are in use, the MX119 automatically searches first for
a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to
the Analog Input.
16. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are
reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MX119 Digital
Input, may only produce noise from their Analog Outputs. If
Zone B is turned on and that same input is selected, that
noise will be heard.
17. There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected
to and selected by the MX119; Composite, S-Video and
Component. Zone A, Zone B and RECord Outputs have both
Composite and S-Video connections; the Component Video
Output is for Zone A only. The MX119 has Digital Video
Processing Circuitry that will Up-Convert the desired
Composite Input to S-Video; it will also Up-Convert the
desired Composite and/or S-Video Inputs to Component
Video.
18. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX119
A/V Control Center.
VCR 1
TAPE 1
Pin 1Pin 8
5
Connector Information
Connector Information
Keypad Terminal Connector
To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX119, 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 into each Keypad, which has a different pin out.
MX119 RJ-45WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad
1. Signal Data1. Supply Voltage Positive
2. Signal Data Gnd.2. Supply Voltage Negative
and Cable Shield3. Cable Shield
3. N/C4. Signal Data
4. Supply Voltage Negative5. Signal Data Gnd.
5. Supply Voltage Positive
6. N/C
7. N/C
8. N/C
MX119
Keypad
Socket
RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout
1. N/C6. N/C
2. Data Out (TXD)7. N/C
3. Data In (RXD)8. N/C
4. N/C9. N/C
5. Gnd.
Multi-Channel Amp DB25 Connector Pin Layout
1. Left Front +15. Center Front Gnd.
2. Center Front +16. Right Front Gnd.
3. Right Front +17. Subwoofer Gnd.
4. Subwoofer +18. Left Surround Gnd.
5. Left Surround +19. Right Surround Gnd.
6. Right Surround +20. Left Back Surround Gnd.
7. Left Back Surround +21. Right Back Surround Gnd.
8. Right Back Surround + 22. N/C
9. N/C23. N/C
10. N/C24. System Calibrate Gnd.
11. N/C.25. Power Control Gnd.
12. System Calibrate
13. Power Control In
14. Left Front Gnd.
XLR Connectors
Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input
and Output Connectors on the MX119. Refer to the diagram for connection:
PIN 1: Shield/Ground
PIN 2: + Signal
PIN 3: - Signal
Pin 2
Pin 1
Pin 3
Multizone Controller (DB37 Connector):
1. Accessory-On14. SAT-Left26. CD-Data
2. SYS-Off15. TV-Left27. N/C
3. Sum Data16. Aux-Left28. N/C
4. DVD-Data17. Tape 1-Left29. Ground
5. SAT-Data18. Tuner-Left30. DVD-Right
6. Aux-Data19. CD-Left31. VCR 1-Right
7. Tuner -Data20. V ideo Power32. SAT-Right
8. N/C21. Ground33. TV-Right
9. N/C22. Home-Data34. Aux-Right
10. N/C23. VCR 1-Data35. Tape 1-Right
11. Ground24. TV-Data36. Tuner-Right
12. DVD-Left25. Tape 1-Data37. CD-Right
13. VCR 1-Left
Power Control Connector
The MX119’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini
phone plug to connect to the Power
Control Input on other McIntosh
Components.
Positive
N/C
Negative
Data and IR Input Port Connectors
The MX119’s Data Port Output provides Remote Control
Signals. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect
to the Data Port Inputs on McIntosh Source Units. The IR
Ports also use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allows
the connection of other brands IR Sensors to the MX119.
Data Port
Connector
IR Input Port
Connector
Data Signal
N/C
Ground
Data Signal
Ground
N/C
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Introduction
Introduction and Performance Features
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MX119 A/V Control Center as
the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX119 provides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in
digital decoding combined with complete audio and video
switching. The McIntosh MX119 sets new standards for
accuracy in a Home Theater System.
Performance Features
••
•
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
••
A pair of Balanced high level Inputs (assignable) and Front
Left, Center and Right Channel Balanced Outputs are provided.
••
• Moving Magnet Phono Input
••
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges.
••
• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays
••
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform setup adjustments using the 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 MX119 Automatically Switches Operating Modes according to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last used for each input.
••
• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection
••
The 6 Analog Audio/Video and 2 Analog Audio only Inputs
can be retitled for any desired signal sources. Any unused
input can be “turned off” so the input selector will skip
over it. The six Digital Inputs can be assigned to any of the
Zone A Inputs. Separate Record and Listen Circuits allow
recording of one program source while listening to another.
••
• Latest in Digital Audio Processing
••
The MX119 incorporates the latest technology in digital
multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro
Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6.
••
• LED Signal Format Indicators
••
The MX119 includes eight LEDs on the front panel to indicate what type of signal processing is chosen.
••
•
Pure Stereo Mode
••
When the Stereo Mode of Operation is selected for an analog source the signal is amplified with no digital processing
placed in the signal path.
••
Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay
•
••
A built-in test signal generator allows all eight channels to
be calibrated for precise volume levels with either automatic or manual channel switching and can be adjusted for
time delay to compensate for different distances from each
Loudspeaker to the listening area.
••
• Digitally Controlled V olume and Tone Controls
••
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight
channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digitally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits
provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in traditional McIntosh sonic excellence.
••
• Video Switching with Digital Video Processing
••
Any Composite and/or S-Video Input can be Up-Converted
to a Component Video Signal with the built-in Digital
Video Processing Circuitry. There is also video switching
for all three types of video signals.
••
• 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 Player with a built-in processor.
••
• Dual Zone and Additional Expansion
••
The MX119 has the built-in ability to control a separate
remote audio/video zone with program selection independent of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and
speakers. A rear panel connector is provided to interface
with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four additional Remote A/V Zones.
••
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
••
The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the
combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uniform Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long
life of the LEDs.
••
• Glass Front Panel
••
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MX119 will be retained for
many years.
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Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the
best location for your MX119. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MX119
into cabinets.
17-
1/2
44.45cm
Dimensions
"
Front View of the MX119
Rear View of the MX119
17"
43.18cm
13-
1/4
33.66cm
7-
5/8
7-
1/8
"
18.10cm
6-
5/16
16.03cm
19.37cm
"
"
"
18-
1/2
"
46.99cm
17"
43.18cm
Side View of the MX119
6-
1/2
3/16
"
0.48cm
13/16
"
2.06cm
8
14-
1/16
35.72cm
"
7/8
2.22cm
"
16.51cm
"
Installation
Installation
The MX119 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 MX119 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 MX119 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 MX119.
MX119 Front Panel
Custom Cabinet Cutout
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for
any electronic instrument. Do not install
the MX119 directly
above a heat generating component such
Cabinet
Front
Panel
as a high powered
amplifier. If all the
components are installed in a single
cabinet, a quiet run-
MX119 Side View
in Custom Cabinet
ning ventilation fan
can be a definite asset
in maintaining all the
system components at
the coolest possible
Support
Shelf
operating temperature.
A custom cabinet
installation should
provide the following
minimum spacing dimensions for cool op-
MX119 Bottom View
in Custom Cabinet
14-
1/4
36.20cm
eration. Allow at least
2 inches (5.08cm)
above the top, 2
inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1
inch (2.54cm) on each side of the A/V Control Center, 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
Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting
Cutout Opening for Ventilation
1"
2.54cm
Chassis
Spacers
13"
33.02cm
"
Cutout
Opening
for
Ventilation
13"
33.02cm
10-
7/8
27.64cm
"
15"
38.10cm
6-
5/8
16.83cm
"
Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit.
For purposes of clarity, the above
illustration is not drawn to scale.
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Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and Switch
TO MULTIZONE
CONTROLLER connects to the McIntosh
Multizone Controller
Input B
IR POWER On/
Off for Zone A
or B external
Sensors
SUM A Data Port for
connections to other
McIntosh Components
RS232 connector
for connection to a
computer or other
control device
HOME Data Port
connects to the
optional HC-1
Home Controller
SUM Data Port for
Zones A and B provides
connections to the other
McIntosh Components
Connect the MX119
power cord to a live
AC outlet. Refer to information on the back
panel to determine the
correct voltage
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KEYPADS
ZONE A and B
for a McIntosh
Keypad or IR
room sensor
POWER CONTROL
A and B send a turn
On/Off signal to a
McIntosh Power Amplifier for each Zone
IR INPUTS
for Zone A or
B external
sensors
ACC sends a turn
On/Off signal to
McIntosh Source
Components
VIDEO sends a
turn On/Off signal to McIntosh
Video Source
Components
DATA Ports send signals to compatible
source components to
allow remote control
operation
Rear Panel Audio and Digit al Audio Connections
ZONE A BALANCED OUTPUTS
contain the program signals for Right,
Center and Left Front Channels
DIGITAL INPUTS
TAPE, DVD and TV
receive a digital audio
signal from the Coaxial Output of a component
ZONE A FIXED OUTPUTS
send a fixed line level, two
channel analog signal as
selected by the INPUT Zone
A Control
ZONE B OUTPUTS
send a two channel
signal from the analog inputs as selected
by the INPUT Zone
B Control
BALANCED INPUTS
for two channel component sources
RECord OUTPUTS
supply analog audio
record signals for
recorders
TUNER INput/OUTput allows
for connecting an external tuner
to the MX119 when the optional
TM1 Module is not installed or
Tuner Audio Output Signals
when the TM1 is installed in the
MX119
INPUTS for analog
audio signals from a
TAPE, VCR 1, DVD,
TV, SAT, CD (2), or
PHono/AUX components
DIGITAL OUTPUTS both
optical and coaxial, provide a
digital audio signal to an external digital processor
DIGITAL INPUTS SAT,
CD(2) and AUX receive
a digital audio signal
from the Optical Output
of a component
The eight channel
EXTERNAL INPUTS accept audio
signals from a component or external
processor
MULTI-CHANNEL
AMPlifier connector
accepts a 25 conductor
cable that connects all
audio and power control signals to a McIntosh Power Amplifier
ZONE A OUTPUTS
send all eight audio
channel signals to
power amplifier inputs
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Rear Panel Video Connections
COMPONENT INPUTS receive
Component Video (Y, P
and PB)
R
Signals from three Component
Video Sources
OUTPUT MONitor A
sends a Composite or
S-Video Signal to a
monitor/TV located in
Zone A
Note: If the MX119 A/V System Control
Center has the TM1 AM/FM
Tuner Module installed, proceed
to page 53 for Rear Panel
Antenna Connection Information.
INPUTS for Composite Video Signals
from a VCR 1, DVD, TV, SAT, CD (2),
or PHono/AUX components
COMPONENT OUTPUTS send
Component Video (Y, P
and PB)
R
Signals to the ZONE A Video
Monitor
12
OUTPUT MONitor B
sends a Composite or
S-Video Signal to a
monitor/TV located in
Zone B
OUTPUTS for RECord supply
Composite or S-Video Signals
for recorders
INPUTS for S-Video Signals from a
VCR 1, DVD, TV, SAT, CD (2), or
PHono/AUX components
How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power
Control
1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX119 DVD
(Input 5) Data Port to the McIntosh Audio/Video
Player Data In Jack.
Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to
the MX119, 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 MX119 HOME
Data Port to the Home Controller Data In Jack.
3. Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the MX119
ZONE A KEYPAD Socket to a McIntosh WK-4 Keypad.
4. Connect a DB37 Cable, shielded straight through 37
McIntosh CR16 Multizone Controller
How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control
conductor, from the MX119 TO MULTIZONE CONTROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Controller Input B” socket.
5. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX119
POWER CONTROL ACC Jack to the McIntosh Audio/Video Player Power Control In Jack.
6. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX119
POWER CONTROL A Jack to the McIntosh Powered
Subwoofer Power Control In Jack.
7. Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh
Powered Subwoofer Power Control Out Jack to the
McIntosh Power Control AC Outlet Strip Power Control Jack.
8. Optionally, connect a Data Control Cable from the
MX119 IR INPUTS A to an external IR Sensor.
McIntosh Powered Subwoofer
IR Sensor
Home Controller
McIntosh
Power
Control
McIntosh WK-4 Keypad
McIntosh Audio/Video Player
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How to Connect Digital Audio Components
1. Connect a cable from the MX119 DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD INPUT (Input E) to the McIntosh Coaxial Digital Output of the McIntosh Audio/Video
Player.
2. Connect a cable from the MX119 SAT INPUT (Input
C) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital
Output of a Satellite Receiver.
3. Connect a cable from the MX119 AUX INPUT (Input
A) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital
Output of a Digital Audio Recorder.
4. Connect a cable from the Digital Audio Recorder Input
to the MX119 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT.
How to Connect Digital Audio Components
Digital IN
Digital Audio Recorder
Satellite Receiver
Digital OUT
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McIntosh Audio/Video Player
How to Connect Audio Component s for five or six channels
How to Connect Audio Components for five or
six channels
The MX119 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 MX119. This will assure that
the audio from that source component is available to the
REC Outputs, Zone B Outputs and optional CR16
Multizone System.
1. Connect a DB25 Cable, shielded straight through 25
conductor, from the MX119 MULTI-CHANNEL AMP
Connector to the McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier Multi-Channel Input Socket.
2. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio DVD
INPUT (Input 5) to the McIntosh 2 CH Audio Outputs
of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
3. Connect balanced cables from the MX119 BALanced
INPUT to the McIntosh Balanced Audio Outputs of the
McIntosh Audio/V ideo Player.
4. Connect cables from the MX119 EXTERNAL Audio
INPUTs to the McIntosh 5.1CH Audio Outputs of the
McIntosh Audio/V ideo Player.
5. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio SAT
INPUT (Input 3) to the Analog Audio Outputs of the
Satellite Receiver.
6. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio REC
OUTPUTS to the VCR Audio Input.
7. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio VCR
INPUT (Input 6) to the VCR Audio Outputs.
8. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio PH/
AUX INPUT (Input 1) to the Digital Audio Recorder
Analog Output.
9. Connect a cable from the
MX119 ZONE A
McIntosh Powered Subwoofer
SUBwoofer OUTPUT to
the McIntosh Powered
Subwoofer Line In Jack.
Digital Audio Recorder
Analog OUT
VCR
INOUT
Satellite
Receiver
McIntosh Multichannel Power Amplifier
McIntosh Audio/Video Player
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How to Connect Audio Components for seven
channels
The MX119 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 MX119. This will assure that
the audio from that source component is available to the
VCR1 and 2 Outputs, Zone B and optional CR16
Multizone System.
1. Connect balanced cables from the MX119 Zone A FR
(Front Right), Front CENTER and FL (Front Left)
BALANCED OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Seven Channel Power Amplifier FR (Front Right), Front Center
and FL (Front Left) Balanced Inputs, making sure to
match up the channel identifications between both
units.
Note: In place of the Balanced Audio Cables, unbalanced
cables may be used.
2. Connect unbalanced cables from the MX119 ZONE A
OUTPUTS SURRound Left and Right together with
BACK Left and Right Outputs to the McIntosh Seven
Channel Power Amplifier LS (Left Surround), RS
(Right Surround), RB (Right Back) and LB (Left Back)
Inputs, making sure to match up the channel identifications between both units.
Note: In place of the unbalanced cables a DB25 cable may
be used.
3. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio INPUTS (Input 5) to the McIntosh 2 CH Audio Outputs
of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
4. Connect balanced cables from the MX119 ZONE A
BALanced Inputs to the McIntosh Balanced Audio
Outputs of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
5. Connect cables from the MX119 EXTERNAL Analog
Audio INPUTS to the McIntosh 5.1CH Audio Outputs
of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
6. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio INPUTS (Input 3) to the Analog Audio Outputs of the
Satellite Receiver.
7. Connect a cable from the MX119 Analog Audio
RECord OUTPUTS to the VCR Audio Input.
8. Connect a cable from the MX119 VCR Analog Audio
INPUTS (Input 6) to the VCR Audio Output.
9. Connect a cable from the MX119 PH/AUX Analog Audio INPUTS (Input 1) to the Digital Audio Recorder
Analog Output.
10. Connect a cable from the MX119 ZONE A
SUBwoofer OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Powered
Subwoofer Line In Jack.
VCR
INOUT
Digital Audio Recorder
Analog OUT
McIntosh Audio/Video Player
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How to Connect Audio Components for seven channels
Satellite
Receiver
McIntosh Powered Subwoofer
McIntosh Seven Channel
Power Amplifier
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How to Connect Video Components
How to Connect Video Components
There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected to and selected by the MX119; Composite, S-Video
and Component. The built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry can Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to SVideo; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite or SVideo Inputs to Component Video. Connect all of the available Source Component Video Outputs (Component, SVideo and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables
to the MX119. This will assure that video is available to
the Zone B and RECord Outputs. Refer to Video Converter
Setup on page 36 for additional information.
1. Connect video cables from the MX119 DVD VIDEO
INPUTS to the McIntosh Video Outputs of the McIntosh Audio/V ideo Player.
Monitor/TV
VCR
2. Connect video cables from the MX119 DVD COMPONENT INPUTS 3 to the McIntosh Component Video
Outputs of the McIntosh Audio/Video Player.
3. Connect video cables from the MX119 SAT VIDEO
INPUTS to the Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver.
4. Connect video cables from the MX119 SAT COMPONENT INPUTS 1 to the Component Video Outputs of
a Satellite Receiver.
5. Connect video cables from the MX119 VCR INPUTS
to the VCR Video Outputs.
6. Connect video cables from the MX119 VCR RECord
OUTPUTS to the VCR Video Inputs.
7. Connect video cables from the MX119 MON A COMPONENT OUTPUTS to the Monitor/TV Component
Video Inputs.
Note: If the Monitor/TV does not have Component Video
Inputs, then connect the MX119 MON A S-Video or
Composite Output(s) instead.
Satellite Receiver
To AC
Outlet
McIntosh Audio/Video Player
IN
OUT
Note: If the MX119 A/V System
Control Center has the
TM1 AM/FM Tuner
Module installed, proceed
to page 54 for How to
Connect Antennas
Information.
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