McIntosh MX-120 Brochure

MX120
Home Theater
Processor

“ complete control for

audio or video”

The MX120 is a complete system Control Center that combines the
famous McIntosh analog two channel performance with the latest digital
audio and video formats. Video or Music may be enjoyed and optimized
in a variety of listening environments.

The newest video switching architecture is provided with four assignable
High Definition-HDMI digital inputs and three Component video inputs.
Six MX120 inputs have both audio and video signal paths.

Multiple modes of video are supported including digital video conversion
of legacy video sources. Analog video sources with Composite or ‘S’
outputs may be converted to Component video to match modern display
technology. When using a High Definition video display all inputs may be
further scaled to digital 720p HDMI output. Pure HD HDMI sources are
switched and supported at the highest 1080p line rate.

Audiophiles need not give up sound quality for flexibility with an MX120.
Pure analog and two-channel bypass modes are provided, as is low noise
MM phono preamp. Balanced and unbalanced connections are provided.

Four HDMI Inputs
One Pair of Balanced Inputs
L-C-R Channel Balanced Outputs
8 Analog Audio Inputs
6 Inputs with Video
6 Digital Audio Inputs
Custom Input Re-naming
DTS ES and DTS Neo:6
Dolby Digital, EX and PL IIx
“Party Music” Mode

7.1 Expansion Mode
Late Night Movie Mode
Programmable Triggers
Multiple Data Outputs
S232 Control Port
Second Zone

For the Consumer’s Protection: In order to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction, “new” McIntosh
products may only be purchased over-the-counter or delivered and installed by an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
McIntosh products that are purchased over the Internet, by phone or mail order are presumed to be “used” and
do not qualify for any McIntosh Warranty. McIntosh does not warrant, in any way, products that are purchased
from anyone who is not an Authorized Dealer or products that have had their serial number altered or defaced.

1.07.MX120.20K 35009000

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699

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MX120

Home Theater

Processor

FLEXIBLE SET UP

Digital video upconversion to

720p from composite, S-video

and component analog video

sources. Preferred listening

modes can be assigned

to each input.

Easy adjustment from front

panel or remote without

layered menus.

Separate bass and treble
settings for each source.

Fully re-nameable inputs.

Balanced XLR outputs for

primary three channels.

Balanced (XLR) stereo input.

EASY TO OPERATE

Simplified control layout and

operating software. Ergonomic
know-action operation from the
front panel. Easy on-the-fly fine

tuning from front panel or

remote control.

COMPANION PRODUCTS

The MC205 Power Amplifier

and the MVP871 DVD/CD Player

are logical companions for

the MX120. Your Authorized

Dealer can provide additional

information on other McIntosh

product combinations.

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
STEREO MODE

LEFT and RIGHT FRONT channels,
+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20kHz

DOLBY PRO-LOGIC IIx MODE
AND MUSIC MODES

LEFT, CENTER and RIGHT FRONT,
LEFT and RIGHT SURROUND and
BACK channels, +0, -0.5dB from
20Hz to 20kHz

If small speakers are programmed,
the above channels employ high pass
filters with a corner frequency of
80Hz and a 12dB per octave roll-off.

DD, DTS, AND 8 CHANNEL
EXTERNAL INPUT

All Channels, +0, -0.5dB from

20Hz to 20kHz

SUBWOOFER

Low Pass filtered with an 80Hz
corner frequency and 24dB per
octave roll-off in all modes except
external.

RATED OUTPUT

2V from all outputs

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

Less than 600 ohms all outputs

MAXIMUM OUTPUT

8V from all outputs

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

All Channels, 0.005% from

20Hz to 20kHz

INPUT SENSITIVITY

Line Level: 100mV for 500mV output
Phono: 1mV for 500mV output
Dolby Level: 200mV
External processor reference level:

200mV

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO

98dB below rated output

MAXIMUM INPUT SIGNAL

High Level: 6V

INPUT IMPEDANCE

High Level: 20K ohms; Phono: 47K ohms

VOLTAGE GAIN

High Level to Tape Output: 0dB
High Level to Preamp Output: 14dB
Phono to Preamp Output: 54dB

TONE CONTROLS

Bass and Treble variable 12dB boost to 12dB cut

POWER REQUIREMENTS

100V, 110V, 120V, 220V, 230V, 240V all 50/60Hz, 65 watts

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)

7-5/8" (19.63cm) x 17-1/2" (44.5cm) x 18-3/4" (47.63cm)

WEIGHT

27 lbs. (12.25kg) net, 46 lbs. (20.9kg) shipping