McIntosh MX-132 Owners manual
MX132 A/V Control Center
OWNERS
MANUAL
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol
are registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. DTS, digital surround, and coherent acoustics
are registered trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. and manufactured under license from DTS Technology LLC. Lucasfilm, THX, the THX logo, Re-Equalization, Re-EQ, Timbre Matching,
Decorrelation, Bass Management, and Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization are registered
trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd and manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd.
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
MX132
Thank You, Please Take A Moment,
Customer Service and Table of Contents
Thank You Table of Contents
Your decision to own this McIntosh MX132 A/V Tuner
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.
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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 Sales Corporation
661 W. Redondo Beach Blvd.
Gardena, CA 90247
Phone: 888-979-3737
Fax: 310-217-9288
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 Repair department.
For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact
the McIntosh Repair Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903
Phone: 607-723-3515
Fax: 607-723-1917
Copyright 1998 by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
Thank You.......................................................................... 2
Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 2
Technical Assistance .......................................................... 2
Customer Service............................................................... 2
Table of Contents ............................................................... 2
General Notes .................................................................... 3
Connector Information ...................................................... 3
Safety Instructions ............................................................. 4
Introduction ....................................................................... 6
Performance Features ........................................................ 6
Installation ......................................................................... 8
Connections
Rear Panel Multizone, Control and
Antenna Connections ........................................................ 9
Rear Panel Audio and Digital Connections ..................... 10
Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................ 11
How to Connect Multizone, Control and
Antenna Components ...................................................... 12
How to Connect Audio and Digital Components ............ 13
How to Connect Video Components ............................... 14
How to Connect the MX132 for Zone B ......................... 15
Front Panel Features
Front Panel Controls, Pushbuttons,
Switch and Sensor .......................................................... 16
Front Panel Displays........................................................ 17
Remote Control
Remote Control Pushbuttons ........................................... 18
How to operate the Remote Control ................................ 19
Setup Mode
How to Operate the Setup Mode ..................................... 20
Default Settings ............................................................... 21
How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size............................... 23
How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Time Delay................... 24
How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Levels........................... 26
How to Adjust for Bass Limiter....................................... 28
How to Reassign the Analog Inputs ................................ 29
How to Reassign the Digital Inputs ................................. 30
How to Assign the Video Power Control......................... 31
How to Assign the Video Converter ................................ 32
How to Adjust Zone B Volume Preset ............................. 33
How to Optimize AM Reception..................................... 33
Operation
How to Operate the MX132 ............................................ 34
How to Operate the FM Tuner ......................................... 36
How to Operate the AM Tuner ........................................ 38
How to Operate the Trim Mode....................................... 40
How to Operate the Surround Mode ............................... 42
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Table of Contents cont, Notes and
Connector Information
Table of Contents cont
How to Operate Remote Zones ....................................... 44
Additional Information
Performance Charts ......................................................... 46
Specifications .................................................................. 49
Packing Instruction .......................................................... 51
General Notes
1. 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 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 CR12 Cable Part No. 170-430
Six foot, DB37, shielded, straight through, 37 conductor
male-to-male cable.
CR12 Keypad Terminal Plug Part No. 117-634
Five Pin connector for attaching the 4 conductor cable to the
CR12 Keypad Socket.
2. For additional connection information, refer to the owners
manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX132 A/V
Tuner Control Center.
3. When the MX132 is connected to a McIntosh MC7205 Power
Amplifier with a 25 conductor cable, the amplifier meters will
automatically indicate the output of each individual channel
during the Speaker Level Setup Operation. This meter
function is independent of any Meter Mode selections on the
MC7205 front panel.
4. When the MX132 is connected to a CR12 Controller Input B
jack with the 37 conductor cable, do not connect a 25
conductor cable to the CR12 Controller Input A jack from
another McIntosh Control Center.
5. System Setup operations must be performed in the order they
appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are
interactive.
6. 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 MX132 Front Panel Sensor with the switch
recessed in the bottom panel behind the Setup pushbutton.
7. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system
must include either a subwoofer or Large Front
loudspeakers.
8. Zone B Video is composite only. A Digital Audio Input Signal
Source will not appear at the Zone B Audio Outputs. The
source component must also have its Analog Outputs to be
connected to an Analog Input heard in Zone B.
9. When an assigned Digital input and a matching Analog input
are in use, the MX132 automatically searches first for a
Digital signal which is then fed to the appropriate decoder
circuits. If no digital signal is sensed, it switches to the
Analog input to send an analog signal to the appropriate
decoder circuits.
10. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc players that are
reproducing Digital DTS signals fed to an MX132 Digital
input, may feed only noise from their Analog outputs at the
same time. If Zone B is turned on and the matching MX132
Analog input is selected, the noise will be heard.
11. When the MX132 is connected with a CR12, the MX132
provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR12
inputs. For example, if the MX132 TV input (7), is
reassigned as DVD2, selecting the TV input on the CR12
will receive the audio signals from DVD2 connected to the
MX132 input Number 7.
MX132 Inputs CR12 Matching Inputs
0. (TUNER) TUNER
1. (AUX) AUX
3. (CD2) CD2
4. (TAPE 1) TAPE 1
7. (TV) TV
8. (LV) LV
9. (VCR1) VCR1
11. (DVD) VAUX (DVD)
Connector Information
Keypad Terminal Connector
To use a WK-3 or WK-4 keypad, connect the shield and
four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to a keypad terminal connector, according to the numbers listed below.
There is a similar numbered connector built-in to each keypad.
1. Supply Voltage Positive
2. Supply Voltage Ground
3. Cable Shield
4. Signal Data
5. Signal Data Ground
Din Connector Pin Layouts for Balanced Outputs
1. Left Channel (-)
2. (Not used)
3. Right Channel(-)
4. Left Channel Ground
5. Right Channel Ground
6. Left Channel (+)
7. Right Channel (+)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS!
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE
OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons
AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC NE PAS OUVRIR.
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.
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. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
General:
1. Read all the safety and operating instructions, contained in this owners manual, before operating this
equipment.
2. Retain this owners manual for future reference about
safety and operating instructions.
3. Adhere to all warnings and operating instructions.
4. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,
do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture.
This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at high volumes.
6. Caution: to prevent electrical shock do not use this
(polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle
or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
.
Attention: pour pevenir les chocs elecriques pas
utiliser cette fiche polarisee avec un prolongateur,
une prise de courant ou un autre sortie de courant,
sauf si les lames peuvent etre inserees afond ans en
laisser aucune partie a decouvert.
7. For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning or power line
surges.
8. Do not use attachments not recommended in this
owners manual as they may cause hazards.
Installation:
9. Locate the equipment for proper ventilation. For example, the equipment should not be placed on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block ventilation
openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air
through the ventilation openings.
10. Locate the equipment away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
11. Mount the equipment in a wall or cabinet only as described in this owners manual.
12. Do not use this equipment near water; for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in
a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
13. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a person, and serious damage to
the product.
Connection:
14. Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power
source as marked on the unit.
15. Route AC power cords so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the instrument.
16. Do not defeat the inherent design features of the polarized plug. Non-polarized line cord adapters will defeat
the safety provided by the polarized AC plug. If the
plug should fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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17. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk
of fire or electric shock.
Outdoor Antenna:
18. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be sure the antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charge. In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1978, provides information on the proper ground for the mast
and supporting structure, ground for the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
ground electrode. For ground wire:
A. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper No. 8 AWG
(8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel, bronze, or larger as ground wire.
B. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to the
house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet
(1.2 meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.
C. Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as possible
to where lead-in enters house.
D. Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG (13.3
mm2) copper or equivalent when separate antenna
grounding elctrode is used.
Safety Instructions
Never spill liquids into the equipment through enclosure openings.
21. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
Repair of Equipment:
22. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. The AC power cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the equipment.
C. The equipment has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The equipment does not operate normally by fol-
lowing the operating instructions contained within
this owners manual. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions, as
an improper adjustment of other controls may re-
sult in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the prod-
uct to its normal operation.
E. The equipment has been dropped or damaged in
any way.
F. The equipment exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance - this indicates a need for service.
23. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel.
24. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified
by McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
25. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Care of Equipment:
19. Clean the instrument by dusting with a dry cloth. Unplug this equipment from the wall outlet and clean the
panel with a cloth moistened with a window cleaner.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
20. Do not permit objects of any kind to be pushed and/or
fall into the equipment through enclosure openings.
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Introduction and Performance Features
Introduction
Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MX132 A/V Tuner Control Center as the heart of your home theater system. The MX132
provides superior six channel reproduction, Dolby Digital
and DTS decoding combined with complete audio and
video switching. The McIntosh MX132 sets new standards
for accuracy in a home theater system.
Performance Features
· 24 Bit DSP Processing and Conversion
Three 24 Bit Digital Signal Processors decode Dolby Pro
Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS signals. Six 24 Bit digital to
analog converters change the digital audio channels to analog. Two 24 Bit analog to digital converters change all analog input stereo signals to digital.
· Digital Audio Input Switching
Three Digital Coaxial and three Digital Optical inputs are
provided for six different digital program sources.
· On Screen Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform a setup adjustments using the MX132 Remote Control.
· Audio/Video Inputs
Eleven Audio/Video inputs plus the Tuner provide for all
popular program sources. Reliable, noiseless, distortion
free electronic switching is used on all inputs.
· Automatic Mode Switching
The MX132 automatically switches operating modes between Stereo, Pro-Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS, according
to the input signal.
· Re-Assignable Input Selection
The 11 Analog A/V and 6 Digital Audio Inputs can be reassigned for any desired signal sources. Any unused input
can be turned off so the input selector will skip over it.
All six digital inputs can be assigned to any A/V signal
source.
· External IR Sensors
Rear panel connections are provided for external McIntosh
Keypads for either Zone A or Zone B.
· LED Channel Status Indicators
The MX132 includes thirteen LEDs on the front panel to
indicate what type of operating signals are being received
and the output format chosen.
· Pure Stereo Outputs
When stereo operation is selected for an analog source,
pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right
front outputs.
· Adjustable Channel Level
A built-in test signal generator allows all six channels to be
calibrated for precise volume levels with either automatic
or manual channel switching.
· Adjustable Time Delay
All six channels can be adjusted for time delay to compensate for different distances from each loudspeaker to the
listening area.
· Precision Tracking Volume Control
An electronic Volume Control adjusts all six channels with
tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB.
· Digitally Controlled Tone Control
Digitally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in
traditional McIntosh sonic excellence.
· Composite / S Video Switching
Any Composite video input can be configured to send its
video signal to the S Video output in addition to the Composite Video output.
· External Six Channel Inputs
An external six channel signal processor can be connected
to these inputs as well as a DVD player with a built-in processor.
· Zone Expansion
A rear panel connector is provided to interface with the
CR12 Remote Control System to add four additional Remote A/V zones.
· Auto Memory of Mode Settings
Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last
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Performance Features cont
used for each input. When switching from one input to another, the selected mode for each will be active.
· Multifunction Fluorescent Display
The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner functions, input selection, operating mode and setup functions.
· THX
The THX CINEMA SURROUND mode with THX Signal
processing present will provide the best possible reproduction of a film sound track that was originally created for
use in a movie theater. THX Re-Equalization and Timbre
Matching takes the edginess or brightness out of your
Home Theater sound and matches the tone of your front
loudspeakers to your surrounds. Adaptive Decorrelation
gives a stereo feel when your surrounds are playing
mono and automatically switches off when they are playing
stereo. Bass Management Electronic Crossover allows
you to use more compact, easier-to-place loudspeakers,
while sending bass to a subwoofer system, and Bass Peak
Level Manager protects your subwoofer or Large loudspeaker from overloading. Loudspeaker Position Time
Synchronization lets you easily set up your Home Theater system for an optimum listening position.
®
Signal Processing
· Late Night Dynamic Audio Compression
With select Dolby Digital sound tracks, a dynamic volume
compressor can be switched in to reduce the wide dynamic
range of music and sound effects. This feature can be very
useful for late night listening or when you have close
neighbors.
· Automatic Input Level Control
The Analog Input includes a special circuit which protects
against accidental input signal overdrive.
· Full Remote Control
All major operating functions including system setup can
be performed with the remote control sending signals to the
MX132 front panel IR sensor.
· Special FM RF Amplifier
Double-Diffused Metal Oxide Field Effect Transistor
(DMOS-FET) RF amplifier increases sensitivity and Cross
Modulation rejection.
· FM Stereo Auto Blend Circuitry
An automatic variable stereo separation control circuit is
used to reduce background noise when receiving weak stereo stations.
· Preset Stations
Nine AM and nine FM station presets make it easy to listen
to your favorite stations.
· External AM RF Amplifier
The MX132 includes an electrostatically shielded AM RF
Amplifier Stage with a shielded connecting cable that allows it to be located in a remote area, away from sources of
interference. The Amplifier Stage can be adjusted for optimum signal strength at both ends of the AM dial and can
be positioned for the best possible reception of even the
weakest AM stations.
· Permanent Memory
Tuner station presets and setup adjustment options are retained in permanent memory even when AC power is
turned off.
· Dual Zone
The MX132 has the built-in ability to control a separate
remote audio/video zone with its own dedicated power amplifier and speakers. Zone B program selection is independent of the program selected in Zone A.
· Listen and Record Circuity
Separate Record and Listen circuits allow you to record
one program source while listening to another. Separate
signal processor loops are provided for both the Listen and
Record circuits.
· Speaker Settings for Bass Management
The MX132 processing circuits allow you to change the
bass cutoff frequency fed to the front, center and surround
channels, when using a subwoofer.
· Special Power Supply
Fully regulated power supply with double shielded power
transformer ensures stable noise free operation even if the
power line should vary.
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Installation
The MX132 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 required
panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are
shown.
Always provide adequate ventilation for your MX132.
Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life
for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MX132
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.
Front View of the MX132
custom installed
End Caps
7-1/16"
179.8mm
Installation
A custom cabinet installation should provide the following minimum spacing dimensions for cool operation. Allow
at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) above the top and 1 inch (2.54
cm) on each side of the control center, so that airflow is not
obstructed. Allow 21 inches (53.3 cm) depth behind the
mounting panel, which includes clearance for connectors.
Allow 1-1/8 inches (2.9 cm) 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.
17-1/2"
444mm
17-1/16"
6-9/16"
166.7mm
1/4"
6mm
Panel Height
7.00"
177.8mm
433.4mm
Outline of Front Panel
Edge of Cutout
(Front View)
7/32"
5.3mm
Side View of the MX132
custom installed
Bottom View of the MX132
custom installed
Mounting Surface
Mounting Surface
Bottom of Cutout and Top
of Support Shelf Must
Coincide
Outline of Unit
(Side View)
Support Shelf
6"
3/16"
5.1mm
15"
Cut Out Center
for Ventilation
Cut Out Center
for Ventilation
(Bottom View)
9"
Support Shelf
Mounting Bracket at Both Sides of the Rear Panel.
Fasten with 6-32 x 3/8 Machine Screw and Washer to Chassis.
Fasten with 6 x 1/2 Wood Screw and Washer to Support Shelf
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MX132 Rear Panel Multizone, Control
and Antenna Connections
MX132 Rear Panel Multizone, Control and
Antenna Connections
TO MULTIZONE
CONTROLLER connects to the McIntosh
Multizone Controller
Input B
RS232 connector
for connection to a
computer or other
control device
IR Input for
Zone A or B
external Sensors
SUM A Data Port for
Zone A connects to
the optional McIntosh
Remote Control
Translator
KEYPADS
Zone A&B
for a McIntosh Keypad
or IR room
sensor
Connects with
supplied cable to
the MX132
SUM Data Port for
Zones A&B connects
to the optional McIntosh Remote Control
Translator
DATA PORTs send signals to
compatible source components to
allow you to remotely control
them
RAA1 Remote Antenna can be adjusted to a
position for optimum reception of your favorite AM stations
AM ANT (Antenna) connector
allows a McIntosh
Remote Antenna to
be connected
Connect the MX132
power cord to a live
AC outlet. Refer to information on the back
panel to determine the
correct voltage
MULTIZONE sends
turn on/off signals to
a McIntosh Power
Controller
A and B sends turn
on/off signals to a
McIntosh Power Amplifier for both Areas
ACC sends turn
on/off signals to
McIntosh Source
Components
HOME Data Port
connects to the
optional HC-1
Home Controller
BASS and TREBLE
controls provide
±12dB adjustment
from the flat center
position
75ohm FM ANT
(Antenna) connects
to an external FM
antenna or cable
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MX132 Rear Panel Audio and Digital
Connections
MX132 Rear Panel Audio and Digital
Connections
INPUTS CD1, SAT, and
LV receive a digital audio
signal from the Optical
Output of a component
INPUTS CD2, TV and DVD
receive a digital audio signal
from the Coaxial Output of
a component
INPUTS for audio signals from a
DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD,
TAPE or AUX components
OUTPUTS TAPE 1, 2, VCR 1
and 2 supply audio record signals for recorders
OUTPUTS both optical
and coaxial, provides a
digital audio signal to an
external digital processor
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BALANCED and
UNBALANCED
ZONE B OUTPUTS
send signals to the
Zone B Power Amplifier inputs
EXTERNAL INPUT
six channel audio input
accepts 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 FIXED
OUTPUTS send a
fixed line level, two
channel analog signal as selected by the
INPUT A control
ZONE A OUTPUTS
send all six audio
channel signals to
power amplifier inputs
MX132 Rear Panel Video Connections
MX132 Rear Panel Video Connections
OUTPUT MONitor A send a
Composite or S Video Signal to a
monitor/TV located in Zone A
INPUTS for Composite Video Signals
from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD,
TAPE or AUX components
OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2
supply Composite Video
Signals for recorders
OUTPUT MONitor B sends a
Composite Video Signal to a
monitor/TV located in Zone B
INPUTS for S Video Signals from
a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD,
TAPE or AUX components
OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2
supply S Video Signals for
recorders
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How to Connect Multizone, Control and
Antenna Components
How to Connect Multizone, Control and
Antenna Components
1.Connect the MX132 to a live AC outlet.
2. Connect the Remote AM antenna by plugging the DIN
connector of the supplied 3 conductor cable into the
AM ANT, DIN socket on the back panel of the
MX132. Connect the other end of the cable to the terminals on the Remote AM antenna according to the
color code shown below:
Wire Color Connecting Terminal
Red TV
Black RF
Green GND
3. Connect a cable from the MX132 LV (8) data port to
the MLD7020 Control Out jack.
McIntosh CR12 Multizone Controller
4. Connect a cable from the MX132 Home data port to
the data input of an HC-1 Home Controller.
5. Connect a cable from the MX132 A Power Control
jack to the Power Control In jack on a McIntosh RFD2
AC-3 RF Demodulator.
6. Connect a DIN cable from the MX132 Multizone jack
to the DIN Multizone jack on a McIntosh PC-3 Power
Controller.
7. Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the MX132
Zone A Keypad terminals to a WK-3 or WK-4 keypad.
8. Connect a shielded straight through 37 conductor,
DB37 cable from the MX132 To Multizone Connector to the CR12 Multizone Controller Input B
socket.
9. Connect a 75 ohm coax cable from an FM antenna or
cable system to the MX132, 75 ohm FM ANT connector.
McIntosh Laser Video Disc Player
FM Antenna
McIntosh
WK-3
Keypad
IR Sensor
McIntosh Power Controller
12
To AC outlet
McIntosh RFD2 AC-3
RF Demodulator
McIntosh HC-1
Home Controller
McIntosh Remote AM Antenna
How to Connect Audio and Digital
Components
1. Connect the MX132 Multi-Channel AMP to the
THX Input socket on an MC7205 amplifier with a 25
conductor, shielded straight through male to female
DB25 cable.
2. Connect cables from MX132 LV (8) audio inputs to the
analog outputs of a McIntosh MLD7020 laser video
disc player.
3. Connect the MX132 LV (C) Digital Optical input to the
Digital Optical output of a McIntosh RFD2 AC-3 RF
Demodulator.
4. Connect the MX132 Digital Optical Output to the input
of a digital processor, and the processor outputs to the
MX132 External Inputs.
How to Connect Audio and Digital
Components
5. Connect the MX132 Digital Coaxial DVD (F) Input to
the coaxial digital output of a DVD player.
6. Connect the MX132 SAT (B) Optical Digital Input to
the optical digital output of a Satellite receiver.
7. Connect the MX132 CD2 (D) Digital Coaxial Input to
the Digital Coaxial Output of a McIntosh MCD7010
CD player.
8. Connect the MX132 VCR1 (9) inputs to the outputs of
a VCR and the MX132 VCR1 (9) Outputs to the VCR
inputs.
Satellite Receiver
McIntosh MCD7010 CD Player
McIntosh MLD7020 Video Disc Player
VCR
DVD Player
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Digital Signal Processor
McIntosh MC7205 Power Amplifier
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How to Connect Video
Components
How to Connect Video Components
Two types of video source components may be used with
the MX132. There are playback only components such as a
DVD player or Laser Video Disc player, and record-playback components such as a VCR. These components may
have either S or Composite connectors or a combination
of both. Video components with S connectors were selected for the hookup example shown below.
NOTES:
1. S input video signals will appear at all three of the
S video outputs which include VCR 1, VCR 2 and
MON A.
2. Composite input video signals will appear at all four of
the Composite video outputs which include VCR 1, VCR
2, MON A and MON B.
3. The Composite video input signals can also be
converted to S signals at the MON A S output
using a built-in MX132 circuit.
4. The MON B output is Composite only, due to the long
cable lengths normally required to reach a second
room. This avoids the video signal quality problems
associated with long S video cables.
5. Most VCRs that have S connectors also have
Composite connectors as well, making it unnecessary
for the MX132 to convert VCR tape out signals from
Composite to S.
6. Both Composite and S video inputs can be used at the
same time.
1. Connect the MX132 LV S (8)Video Input to the S
video output of a McIntosh MLD7020 laser video disc
player.
2. Connect the MX132 DVD S (11) Video Input to the
S video output of a DVD player.
3. Connect the MX132 SAT S (6) Video Input to the
S video output of a Satellite receiver.
4. Connect the MX132 VCR1 S (9) Video Input to the
S video output of a VCR and the MX132 VCR1 S
(9) Output to the VCR S video input.
5. Connect the MX132 MON A S Video Output to the
S video input of a video Monitor.
Monitor
Satellite Receiver
DVD Player
McIntosh MLD7020 Video Disc Player
VCR
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How to Connect the MX132 for Zone B
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1. Connect audio cables from the Unbalanced Zone B
Outputs to the Zone B power amplifier inputs.
Note: An optional Zone B audio connection is to use balanced
cables from the Balanced Zone B (DIN) connector to the
balanced inputs on a Zone B power amplifier.
2. Connect a video cable from MON B composite Video
Output to the composite video input of a Zone B monitor.
3. Connect a Power Control cable from the MX132 B
Power Control jack to the Power Control Input of the
Zone B power amplifier.
4. Connect a cable from the Zone B Keypad connector to
a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad in Zone B.
How to Connect the MX132
for Zone B
5. Connect the MX132 DVD (11) Digital Composite
Video Input to the Composite Video output from a
DVD player.
6. Connect the MX132 DVD (11) Analog input to the
DVD player analog output.
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Front Panel Controls, Pushbuttons, Switch
and Sensor
Front Panel Controls, Pushbuttons,
Switch and Sensor
Selects the parameter
for making audio and
front panel display adjustments
Allows up or down
adjustment for
each trim parameter
Places the MX132
circuits in the tuner
preset mode
Selects which of the ten Audio/Video sources or Tuner
signals are fed to the, VCR,
Tape, MON B Video and
Zone B Audio Outputs
Selects the desired
audio operating mode
Selects which of the ten
Audio/Video sources or
Tuner signals will appear
in MON A Video and the
Zone A Audio Outputs
Turns all
AC Power
On or Off
Adjusts the
Listen volume
level of all six
channels
IR (Infra Red)
sensor accepts
IR signals directly from
the MX132
Remote Control
Turns off the
entire multizone
system
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Blocks signals
coming from
INPUT B (Zone
B) to prevent
interrupting a
recording process
Press to go into
Setup Mode to
change the default
settings
Select AM or
FM tuning
bands
Tune Up or Down
the AM or FM
broadcast band
Scroll Up or Down
through the tuner
presets stored in
memory
Activates the volume
compression circuit,
supported by selected
Dolby Digital sound
tracks
Turns the
MX132 On and
Off , or resets
all the MX132
microprocessors
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