McIntosh MX123 Owner's Manual

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 www.mcintoshlabs.com

MX123

A/V Processor

Owner’s Manual

The MX123 Audio/Visual Processor marries a long tradition of uncompromising quality with the latest home theater technologies to bring you an unsurpassed luxury entertainment experience.

Thank you from all of us at McIntosh

You have invested in a precision instrument that will provide you with many years of enjoyment. Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with the features and instructions to get the maximum performance from your equipment.

If you need further technical assistance, please contact your dealer who may be more familiar with your particular setup including other brands. You can also contact McIntosh with additional questions or in the unlikely event of needing service.

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903

Technical Assistance: (607) 723-3512 Customer Service: (607) 723-3515

Fax:(607) 724-0549 Email: support@mcintoshlabs.com Website: mcintoshlabs.com

Make a Note

For future reference, you can jot down your serial number and purchase information here. We can identify your purchase from this information if the occasion should arise.

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Dealer Name

List of Figures

Figure 01–  MX123 Dimensions 6 Figure 02–  Custom cutout dimensions 7 Figure 03–  “L” bracket screws 7 Figure 04–  MX123 Rear View 8 Figure 05–  Mini plug for RS232 connection 9 Figure 06–  DB9 connector pin layout 9 Figure 07–  IR 3.5mm connector 9 Figure 08–  Setting the Remote Control Lock 9 Figure 09–  Power control (trigger) mini plug 11 Figure 10–  Power control (trigger) mini plug 11 Figure 11–  MX123 Front panel 12 Figure 12–  Display in Setup Mode 14 Figure 13–  Browser Setup Menu 14 Figure 14–  Sample Browser Warning screen 15 Figure 15–  Speaker Positions and abbreviations 17 Figure 16–  Auro-3D layout example 17 Figure 17–  Dolby Atmos Enabled speakers 18 Figure 18–  Audyssey® main listening position 28 Figure 19–  Speaker angles 28 Figure 20–  Audyssey® Setup Start 29 Figure 21–  Audyssey® Begin Test 29 Figure 22–  Speaker Detection 29 Figure 23–  Microphone positioning 29 Figure 24–  Measurements complete 30 Figure 25–  Dynamic EQ 30 Figure 26–  Audyssey® error message 30 Figure 27–  Audyssey® restore 30 Figure 28–  Error table 31 Figure 29–  Re-packing diagram 34

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Table of Contents

Thank you from all of us at McIntosh 2 Make a Note 2 Safety First 4 Trademark and License Information 5 What is in the box 6 Where to put it 6 Making the Cuts 7 Securing the MX123 to a Shelf 7 Connections on the Back 8

The Inputs 8 The Outputs 8 Making Connections 8 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna 8 10baseT LAN 8 HDMI 9 USB 9 Microphone 9 RS232 9 Wired IR Inputs 9 Digital Inputs 10 Analog Audio Inputs 10 AC Power 10 Balanced Audio Outputs 10 Power Control (Trigger) Outputs 11 Analog Audio Output 11 Data Out 11

Setup Assistant 11 The Front Panel 12 Standby On 12 The Input Knob 12 The Volume Knob 12 The Arrow and Enter Buttons 12 Status 13 Sound Mode Buttons 13 Zone Select 13 Zone On/Off 13 Dimmer 13

Sleep Timer 13 Changing GUI Language/Video Format 13 LED Channel Status Indicators 14 Setup 14

The Setup Menu 14 Browser Security Warning 15 SpeakersSetup Menu 15 Amp Assign 15 Speaker Types and Positions 16 Speaker Configuration 17 Speaker Distances 18 Speaker Levels 18 Crossovers 18 Bass 18 Front Speaker 19 2 Channel Playback 19 AudioSetup Menu 19 Subwoofer Level Adjust 19 Bass Sync 19 Sound Parameter 19 DFR 19 Audio Delay 19 Volume Setup 19 Audyssey® Options Menu 20 VideoSetup Menu 20 Picture Adjust 20 HDMI Setup 21 Output Settings 21 HDMI Video Output 21 Video Mode 22 Video Conversion 22 Analog Video Out 22 On Screen Display 22 4K Signal Format 23 TV Format 23 Inputs Setup Menu 23 Input Assign 23 Source Rename 23

Hide Sources 23 Source Level 23 Input Select 23 Network 24 General Setup 24 Save & Load 25

Description of Remote Control Buttons 26 Firmware 26 Remote Control Batteries 28 Audyssey® 28 Audyssey® Setup 28 Error Messages 30 Factory Reset 31 Bluetooth 32 The Option Button 32 The Headphone Question 32 Online Music 32 Spotify Connect 32 Compatible Audio Formats 32 Supported Video Signals 33 USB File and Folder Limits 33 About ARC and CEC 33 Packing the MX123 34 Audio Specifications 35 Video Specifications 35 General Specifications 35

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Safety First

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

FCC Information (For US Customers)

2. CAUTION:

Cet équipement est conforme aux normes d’exposition

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the

aux radiations FCC/IC définies pour un environnement

THIS PRODUCT

antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the

non contrôlé et satisfait les directives d’exposition à la

This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc-

equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not

radiofréquence (RF) dans le supplément C des OET65

more than that permitted for successful communication.

et RSS-102 des règles d’exposition à la fréquence radio

tions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements.

Informations sur IC (pour les clients Canadiens)

(RF) IC. Cet équipement a de très faibles niveaux

Modification not expressly approved by McIntosh may

void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the

1. APPAREIL:

d’énergie RF qui sont jugés conformes sans test de taux

product.

Cet appareil contiens IC: 4711A-AIOS40S

d’absorption spécifique (SAR).

2. CAUTION:

Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 du Can-

R&TTE(EN) Information

• To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance require-

ada. L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement

aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire

1. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

ment, separation distance of at least 20cm must be

de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être

Our products follow the provisions of EC/EU directives:

maintained between this product and all persons.

prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu,

LV: 2006/95/EC

• This product and its antenna must not be co-located

même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre

EMC: 2004/108/EC

or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

le fonctionnement du dispositif. Cet appareil numérique

RoHS: 2015/863/EU

transmitter.

de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

ErP: EC regulation 1275/2008 and its frame work

3. COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:

Canada.

directive 2009/125/EC

• Product Name: A/V Processor

2. ATTENTION:

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.

• Model Number: MX123

Afin de réduire le risque d’interférence aux autres

2. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY

This product contains FCC ID:RAX-AIOS4-0S:

utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain

THIS PRODUCT

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée

This product, when installed as indicated in the instruc-

Binghamton, NY 13903

équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne soit pas supérieure au niveau req-

tions contained in this manual, meets R&TTE directive

Tel. (607) 723-3512

uis pour l’obtention d’une communication satisfaisante.

requirements. Modification of the product could result in

 

Canadian Customers: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

hazardous Radio and EMC radiation.

IC Information (For Canadian Customers)

3. CAUTION:

1. PRODUCT:

RF Exposure Information

Separation distance of at least 20cm must be maintained

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation expo-

between this product and all persons.

This product contains IC: 4711A-AIOS40S

sure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment

This product and its antenna must not be co-

This product complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

located or operating in conjunction with any other

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this product may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of

antenna or transmitter.

the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equip-

this product must accept any interference received, in-

 

ment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed

 

cluding interference that may cause undesired operation.

 

to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio

 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

 

(SAR).

 

ICES-003.

 

 

 

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Trademark and License Information

The McIntosh MX123 incorporates copyright protected technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. The MX123 uses the following technologies:

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

Trademark Logo

License Information

Manufactured under license from Auro Technologies. Auro-3D® and the related symbols are registered trademarks of Auro Technologies. All materials contained in this work are protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Auro Technologies NV or in case of third party materials, the owner of that content. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content.

Auro Technologies: mail info@aurotechnologies.com, phone +32-(0)-14314343, fax +32-(0)-14321224, www.aurotechnologies.com.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Surround, Dolby Vision and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by McIntosh Laboratory is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo and the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED On-Product Logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi-Alliance.

Trademark Logo

License Information

Manufactured under license from Audyssey Laboratories™. U.S. and

foreign patents pending. Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, Audyssey Dynamic

EQ®, Audyssey Dynamic Volume® and Audyssey LFC™ are registered trademarks of Audyssey Laboratories.

Apple, AirPlay, iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The trademark “iPhone” is used in Japan

with a license from Aiphone K.K.

Manufactured under license from IMAX Corporation. IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation in the United States and/ or other countries.

Manufactured under license from DTS, Inc. DTS, the symbol, DTS and the Symbol

together, DTS:X, the DTS:X logo, Virtual:X, and the DTS Virtual:X logo are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: https://www.spotify.com/ connect/third-party-licenses.

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What is in the box

Here is what is in the box besides all the shipping foam: One MX123 A/V Processor

One accessory package including:

Microphone with attached cable

Microphone stand

1/2 inch male to 5/8 inch female adapter

Two Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antennas

One hardware package:

Two “L” Mounting brackets (for securing unit to shelf)

Two screws #6 x 1/2 inch

Four #6 washers

One manual package including this manual One AC power cord

Where to put it

The MX123 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. The four feet may be removed for custom installations. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use. Do not use

different size screws when re-installing the feet. With the feet removed, the MX123 requires a ventilation cutout. Dimensions for the panel cutout and bottom ventilation cutout are shown in Figure 02 on page

7.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your MX123. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MX123 directly above a heat generating component such as a high-powered amplifier. If all the components are installed in a single cabinet, a

Front View of the MX123

 

 

 

 

17-1/2"

 

 

 

 

44.5cm

 

 

 

 

7-1/8"

7-5/8"

 

 

 

18.1cm

19.4cm

 

 

 

 

 

Side View of the MX123

 

 

 

 

16-1/2"

 

 

 

 

41.9cm

 

 

 

 

14-1/2"

 

 

 

 

36.8cm

 

 

 

 

 

3/16"

6-9/16"

 

 

 

16.7cm

 

 

 

0.5cm

 

Rear View of the MX123

 

 

 

 

17-1/8"

 

 

 

 

43.5cm

 

 

 

 

 

13/16"

10-9/16"

2"

 

 

2.1cm

26.8cm

5.1cm

6-3/8"

 

1-15/16"

 

 

 

4.9cm

 

 

16.2cm

 

 

 

 

13 -1/4"

Figure 01–  MX123 Dimensions

 

 

33.7cm

 

 

 

 

 

 

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:

2 inches (5.1cm) above the top

2 inches (5.1cm) below the bottom

1 inch (2.5cm) on each side of the MX123 so

that airflow is not obstructed

20 inches (50.8cm) depth behind the front panel

1-7/16 inch (3.7cm) 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. See Figure 02 on page 7.

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Making the Cuts

Here are the dimensions for the cutouts needed for custom installation. A ventilation opening is essential

MX123 Front Panel

Custom Cabinet Cutout

for any installation with the four feet removed.

17-3/16"

43.66cm

6-9/16" 16.67cm

Cabinet

 

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

 

 

 

 

Front

 

 

 

Panel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MX123 Side View

in Custom Cabinet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support

 

 

2-1/4"

 

 

 

Shelf

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.72cm

 

 

 

9-1/8"

23.18cm

MX123 Bottom View

in Custom Cabinet Cutout Opening

for Ventilation

1-1/16"

 

 

 

12-5/16"

 

 

 

Note: Center the cutout Horizontally 2.70cm

 

 

 

 

 

31.27cm

Figure 02–  Custom cutout

 

 

 

on the unit. For purposes of

 

 

 

 

 

 

clarity, the above illustration

 

 

 

 

 

 

dimensions

is not drawn to scale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securing the MX123 to a Shelf

A hardware package containing two “L” brackets and two screws along with four washers can be used to secure the MX123 to a shelf.

To secure the MX123 to a shelf using the supplied “L” brackets:

Remove the two screws from the two lower corners on the back of the MX123. See Figure 03.

Attach the longer portion of the “L” bracket to the rear of the MX123 using the same screw just removed from the rear of the MX123 and a supplied washer. Repeat for the other side.

Never use different size screws. The “L” bracket should form a 90 degree angle with the lower portion facing away from the rear of the unit and resting on the shelf.

Use the supplied screws and washers to attach the lower portion of the “L” brackets to the shelf.

Screws for attaching “L” brackets

Figure 03–  “L” bracket screws

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McIntosh MX123 Owner's Manual

Figure 04–  MX123 Rear View

Connections on the Back

The MX123 has a wealth of connections. They can be divided into Inputs and Outputs.

The Inputs

Seven HDMI Inputs

One pair balanced XLR Inputs (AES/EBU)

Eight pairs RCA analog stereo Inputs including one MM (moving magnet) RCA stereo pair and ground connection

Two coaxial digital audio Inputs Two Toslink optical Inputs Four RCA video Inputs

Three sets of three component video RCA jacks One 7.1 CH Input with eight analog RCA jacks

One USB port to supply power One USB port to connect storage One 10baseT LAN connector

One 1/8 inch jack for microphone Input One 1/8 inch jack for RS232 connector One 1/8 inch jack for wired IR Input One AC power connector

The Outputs

15 balanced XLR audio Outputs

17 unbalanced RCA Outputs

Two 1/8 inch jack Power Control (trigger) Outputs

Two RCA stereo pairs Output to two additional zones

One set of three component video RCA Outputs Two RCA video Outputs

One 1/8 inch Data Output jack

Making Connections

Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna

Attach the two Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antennas that are included in the MX123 accessory package. Each antenna screws into a connector labeled

BLUETOOTH/WI-FI ANT located in the top right and left corners of the rear panel. After attaching the antennas, point them upward.

10baseT LAN

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the MX123 to a network router. The network connector is located on the top left rear of the MX123. It is labeled NETWORK. By default, the MX123 has DHCP set to ON and will automatically receive an IP address from the router. This setting can be changed. (See “Network” on page 24.)

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HDMI

The MX123 has 7 HDMI Inputs. A highperformance HDMI cable is recommended to take advantage of the 18 Gbps speed capabilities of all 7 HDMI Inputs. The HDMI cables should support 4K@60Hz, HDR and YCbCr 4:2:2 (4:4:4/RGB) as well as Ethernet and ARC. Cables designed for

HDMI 2.0 are fine. Though, HDMI is backward compatible, older cables my have issues with the higher bandwidth.

Use HDMI OUT MONITOR 1 when connecting to an ARC (Audio Return Channel) enabled television. ARC can provide two-way communication between units allowing for volume control and lip-syncing functions to ensure audio and video are perfectly matched. This allows for more intelligent operation between components as well as less cable clutter. Make sure the ARC is enabled in your TV’s setup menu.

USB

There are two type-A ports on the rear of the MX123. The port labeled POWER SUPPLY is used to supply power (5 volts / 1.5 amps) via a USB cable. The second port, labeled USB, is for USB memory devices. Use this second port for accessing music from USB storage devices. Plug the USB memory device directly into the port. USB hubs will not work. Because of the vast array of USB memory devices available from countless manufacturers, McIntosh does not guarantee that all USB memory devices will operate or receive power.

Microphone

The microphone Input is for connecting the supplied MX123 Microphone using the microphone’s attached cable and an 1/8 inch connector. The microphone is used in the Audyssey® calibration for

tuning the system to your room. For instructions see “Audyssey®” on page 28.

RS232

The RS232 jack is used to connect the MX123 to automation controller devices with RS232

connectors. To utilize this feature, you will need an appropriate RS232 Data Cable. The RS232 Data Cable should be an 1/8 inch (3.5mm) stereo mini phone plug to a subminiature DB9 connector.

Data In (DB9-pin2)

Data Out (DB9-pin3)

Ground (DB9-pin5)

Figure 05–  Mini plug for RS232 connection

Figure 06–  DB9 connector pin layout

RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout

1.

N/C (no connection)

6. N/C

2.

Data In (RXD)

7. N/C

3.

Data Out (TXD)

8. N/C

4.

N/C

9. N/C

5.

Gnd

 

Typical RS232 settings are:

8 data bits, no parity and one stop bit

Baud rate fixed at 115,200 bits per second

Wired IR Inputs

The IR Input allows an external IR receiver to be attached to the MX123. The Input is labeled IR IN. By attaching an IR receiver using a 3.5mm cable

(See Figure 07), the MX123’s Remote Control can be used in another location without a line-of-sight to the MX123’s front IR sensor. In this way, if ZONE 2 is another room, a Remote Control can be used to adjust the MX123.

IR Data

Control

N/C

Ground

Figure 07–  IR 3.5mm connector

If using an external IR receiver for the MAIN ZONE in the same room as the MX123, you may wish to disable the front IR sensor, which also controls the MAIN ZONE. This will avoid potential timing issues of receiving the Remote Control’s commands from two different Inputs. The front IR can be turned on/off by doing the following:

Put the MX123 in STANDBY mode

While pressing and holding the front panel ENTER and RETURN buttons, press the STANDBY button (a 3-button push)

Use the Down Arrow on the Front Panel or Remote Control to navigate to the RC LOCK Off option to enable the front panel IR sensor or choose RC LOCK On to disable the front panel IR sensor. See Figure 08

Pushing ENTER will make the selection and reboot the MX123

Figure 08–  Setting the Remote Control Lock

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Digital Inputs

There are four digital Inputs in the MX123:

Two Toslink Optical Inputs

Two Coaxial Digital audio Inputs The two Coaxial Inputs are labeled:

1 (CBL/SAT)

2 (DVD)

The two Optical Inputs are labeled:

1 (TV AUDIO)

2 (CD)

The default names and assignments can be changed in setup.

The Optical Inputs require a Digital Optical Audio Cable Toslink Cable. The Coaxial Inputs use Digital Audio Coaxial Cables with male RCA type connectors.

Analog Audio Inputs

There are eight pairs of gold-plated RCA jacks. The left jack of the stereo pair is on top, and the right jack is below it. They are labeled as follows:

1.PHONO

2.TUNER

3.CBL/SAT

4.DVD

5.BLU-RAY

6.GAME

7.CD

8.MP

To the left of the PHONO jacks is a ground connection labeled GND for connecting a turntable’s ground wire. The PHONO section of the MX123 is designed to work with Moving Magnet cartridges.

There is one pair of Balanced XLR Inputs. It is

labeled XLR BALANCED Input. Looking at the back of the unit, the Right Input is on the left and the Left Input is on the right.

There are eight gold plated RCA jacks designed for 7.1 Channel Input. They are located under the heading 7.1 CH Input. They are labeled:

FL (Front Left)

FR (Front Right)

C (Center)

SUB (Subwoofer)

SL (Surround Left)

SR (Surround Right)

SBL (Surround Back left)

SBR (Surround Back Right)

All the Input names can be customized in the SETUP program, as well as hidden and restored. Hiding Inputs spares you from scrolling through unused Inputs.

AC Power

This connection is essential. Plug the female end of the supplied AC Power Cord into the AC connector located in the rear right corner of the MX123. Plug the male end of the AC Power Cord into a grounded and functioning AC outlet.

Balanced Audio Outputs

There are 15 male balanced XLR connections on the back of the MX123 to accommodate a wide variety of speaker configurations. Connect balanced XLR cables to the corresponding powered speakers or amplifiers. Here are the possible connections:

FL (Front Left)

FR (Front Right)

C (Center)

SW1 (Subwoofer 1)

SW2 (Subwoofer 2)

SR (Surround Right)

SL (Surround Left)

SBR (Surround Back Right)

SBL (Surround Back left)

HR1 (Height Right 1)

HL1 (Height Left 1)

HR2 (Height Right 2)

HL2 (Height Left 2)

HR3 (Height Right 3)

HL3 (Height Left 3)

This is all easier said than done. Setting up speakers for a surround setup takes planning, measuring and installation. Depending on your level of expertise and available time, you may wish to employ the services of your McIntosh dealer for expert setup of your system. Professional installation of in-ceiling speakers is particularly important due to gravity and the location above your head.

The number, types and locations of speakers are key elements in setting up the system. There is a multitude of possible configurations, and the

MX123 is very flexible in its setup to adapt to many of these configurations.

Often surround setups are referred to by numbers for example 7.1.4 or 9.1.2. The first number refers to the number of traditional surround speakers (front, center and surround). The second number is the number of subwoofers that can be connected, and the third number refers to the number of in-ceiling or upward firing speakers in the setup.

The type of speaker (size and location) will be entered later during Speaker setup. The distance of the speaker from the listening location will be entered in the Audyssey® setup. Make note of this information.

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At this stage, the connection from the MX123 to the various amplifiers and powered speakers should be made using quality balanced XLR cables.

Power Control (Trigger) Outputs

The MX123 has two Power Control Outputs or Triggers. Power Control enables power on/off signals to go to connected components so that other components can automatically power on (or off) as called for by the MX123. For example, you may want a DVD player and a certain monitor to power on when HDMI 1 Input is selected, or you may want all components to power off when powering off the MX123. For Setup instructions see “General Setup” on page 24.

Connect components using a 3.5mm stereo mini plug. See Figure 09.

Power Control

Meter Illumination

Control Ground

Figure 09–  Power control (trigger) mini plug

Analog Audio Output

Two additional Zones labeled ZONE2 and ZONE3 can be fed analog signals using a pair of RCA cables for each Zone. The jacks are located under ANALOG AUDIO OUT on the right side of the rear of the MX123.

Data Out

The MX123 will convert IR Remote Control data to share with McIntosh components connected to the Data Ports. This will allow units that are out of range of an IR signal to receive commands.

To connect a McIntosh unit to a Data Port, use a 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug cable. See Figure 10.

Data

Signal N/C

Data Ground

Figure 10–  Power control (trigger) mini plug

Setup Assistant

When the MX123 A/V Processor is initially powered on (or after a Factory Resetsee page 31), the Setup assistant will appear on the Display

and a connected monitor. After choosing a language, follow the guide’s instructions to setup your Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Antenna Connection as well as Network Setup. For more information on Network Setup see “Network” on page 24.

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