McIntosh MX-134 Owners manual

Owner’s Manual

MX134 A/V Control Center

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, “Dolby”, “Pro Logic II”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Labs, Inc., and is a trademark of Dolby. Used under authorization.

Lucasfilm, THX, THX ULTRA, the THX logo, Re-Equalization, Re-EQ, Timbre Matching, MX134 Decorrelation, Bass Management, and Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization are registered

trademarks of Lucasfilm, Ltd and manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. “DTS”, “DTS ES”, “digital surround”, and “coherent acoustics” are registered trademark of DTS Technology, LLC. and are manufactured under license from DTS Technology LLC.

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

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.

General:

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all 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.Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

8.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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.

Installation:

9.The equipment shall be installed near the AC Socket Outlet and the disconnect device shall be easily acces-

sible.

10.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

11.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

12.Do not use this equipment near water.

13.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.

14.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Connection:

15.Connect this equipment only to the type of AC power source as marked on the unit.

16.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment.

17.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

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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.

18.Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.To completely disconnect this equipment from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the AC receptacle.

Outdoor Antenna:

20.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) cop- per-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 electrode is used.

Care of Equipment:

21.Clean only with a dry cloth.

22.Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure openings.

23.Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

Repair of Equipment:

24.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment 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 equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

25.Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel.

26.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.

27.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.

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Thank You

Your decision to own this McIntosh MX134 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:

Technical Assistance

If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Customer Service

If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

2 Chambers Street

Binghamton, New York 13903

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2001 by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions .............................................................	2
Thank You..........................................................................	4
Please Take a Moment .......................................................	4
Technical Assistance..........................................................	4
Customer Service...............................................................	4
Table of Contents...............................................................	4
General Notes ....................................................................	5
Connector Information ......................................................	6
Introduction .......................................................................	7
Performance Features ........................................................	7
Dimensions ........................................................................	8
Installation .........................................................................	9
Connections
Rear Panel Multizone, Control and Switch .....................	10
Rear Panel Audio and Digital Connections .....................	11
Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................	12
How to Connect Multizone and Control .........................	13
How to Connect Audio and Digital Components ............	14
How to Connect Video Components ...............................	15
How to Connect for Zone B ............................................	16
Front Panel Features
Front Panel Controls and Sensor .....................................	17
Front Panel Push-buttons and Switch ..............................	18
Front Panel Displays........................................................	19
Remote Control
Remote Control Push-buttons..........................................	20
How to Operate by Remote Control ................................	21
Setup Mode
How to Operate the Setup Mode .....................................	22
Default Settings ...............................................................	23
How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size...............................	25
How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay ........................	27
How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels ................................	28
How to Change the Input Setup.......................................	30
How to Change the Surround Mode Setup ......................	36
How to Adjust Zone B Setup ...........................................	37
How to Change the Advanced Settings ...........................	38
Operation
How to Operate the MX134 ............................................	41
How to Operate the Trim Mode.......................................	44
How to Operate the Surround Mode ...............................	46
How to Make a Tape Recording ......................................	48
How to Operate Zone B...................................................	48
Additional Information
Audio and General Specifications ...................................	50
TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module
TM1 Table of Contents ....................................................	52
Packing Instructions ........................................................	59

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General Notes

General Notes

1.The MX134 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.The Main AC Power going to the MX134 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connected together. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations. When the MX134 and other McIntosh Components are in their Standby Power Off Mode, the Microprocessor’s Circuitry inside each component is active and communication is occurring between them.

3.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 CR16 Cable Part No. 170-430

Six foot, DB37, shielded, straight through, 37 conductor male-to-male cable.

4.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX134 A/V Control Center.

5.When the MX134 is connected to a McIntosh MC206 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 MC206 front panel.

6.When the MX134 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.

7.System Setup operations must be performed in the order they appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are interactive.

8.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 MX134 Front Panel Sensor with the switch recessed in the bottom panel behind the Setup Push-button.

9.In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front Loudspeakers.

10.Zone B Audio is analog only, a Digital Audio Input Signal Source will not appear at the Zone B Audio Outputs. The source component Analog Outputs must also be connected to the MX134.

11.When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog Input are in use, the MX134 automatically searches first for

a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to the Analog Input.

12.Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MX134 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.

13.When the MX134 is connected with a CR16, the MX134 provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR16 Inputs. If the MX134 Inputs listed below are re-titled, the Inputs Titles on the CR16 will no longer match. For example, if the MX134 TV Input (7), is reassigned as DVD2, selecting the TV Input on the CR16 will receive the audio signals from DVD2.

MX134 Inputs CR16 Inputs		MX134 Inputs CR16 Inputs
0. TUNER	TUNER	7. TV	TV
1. AUX	AUX	8. LV	LV
3. CD2	CD2	9. VCR1		VCR1
4. TAPE 1	TAPE 1	11. DVD		DVD

14. The MX134 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to “V-Aux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and Audio/Video Control Centers.

15.Up to four McIntosh Sensors or Keypads can be wired in parallel for both Zones A and B.

16.When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or an R649 Sensor is to be connected to the McIntosh MX134 A/V Control Center that uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coax Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the figure below.

		Pin 1	Pin 8
Shielded Cable Data Signal
	(to Pin 1)
“F” Connector	Data Ground	RJ-45
	(to Pin 2)	Plug

17.There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected to and selected by the MX134; Composite, S-Video and Component. Zone A and B, VCR 1 and 2 have both Composite and S-Video Outputs; the Component Video Output is for Zone A only. The MX134 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.

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Connector Information

Connector Information

Keypad Terminal Connector			Multizone Controller (DB37 Connector):
To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX134, connect			1.	Accessory-On	14.	LV-Left	26.	CD-Data
the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to			2.	SYS-Off	15.	TV-Left	27.	N/C
a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers listed			3.	Sum Data	16. Aux-Left		28.	N/C
below. There is a numbered connector built-in to each Key-			4. DVD-Data		17.	Tape 1-Left	29.	Ground
pad, which has a different pin out.			5.	LV-Data	18.	Tuner-Left	30.	DVD-Right
			6. Aux-Data		19.	CD-Left	31.	VCR 1-Right
MX134 RJ-45		WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad	7.	Tuner-Data	20. Video Power		32.	LV-Right
1.	Signal Data	1. Supply Voltage Positive	8.	N/C	21.	Ground	33.	TV-Right
2.	Signal Data Gnd.	2. Supply Voltage Negative	9.	N/C	22. Home-Data		34. Aux-Right
	and Cable Shield	3. Cable Shield	10. N/C		23.	VCR 1-Data	35. Tape 1-Right
3.	N/C	4. Signal Data	11. Ground		24.	TV-Data	36.	Tuner-Right
4.	Supply Voltage Negative 5. Signal Data Gnd.		12. DVD-Left		25.	Tape 1-Data	37.	CD-Right
5.	Supply Voltage Positive		13. VCR 1-Left
6.	N/C
7.	N/C	MX134
8.	N/C	Keypad
		Socket

RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout

1.	N/C	6. N/C
2.	Data Out (TXD)	7. N/C
3.	Data In (RXD)	8. N/C
4.	N/C	9. N/C
5.	Gnd.
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.	N/C
4.	N/C	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/C		23.	N/C
10. N/C		24. System Calibrate Gnd.
11. N/C.		25.	Power Control Gnd.
12. System Calibrate
13.	Power Control In
14.	Left Front Gnd.

Power Control Connector

The MX134’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini

phone plug to connect to the Power Positive

Control Input on other McIntosh

N/C

Components.

Negative

Data and IR Input Port Connectors

The MX134’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 MX134.

Note: The MX134 Rear Panel IR POWER Switch setting determines if twelve volts are present at the Zone A and B IR INPUTS.

IR Input Port Connector
with Rear Panel IR	Data Signal
Power Switch Set to Off	N/C
	Ground
IR Input Port Connector
with Rear Panel IR	Data Signal
Power Switch Set to On	Ground
	+12Volts

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Introduction and Performance Features

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MX134 A/V Control Center as the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX134 provides superior seven channel reproduction, Dolby Digital, THX Surround EX and DTS ES decoding combined with complete audio and video switching. The McIntosh MX134 sets new standards for accuracy in a Home Theater System.

Performance Features

•On Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays

A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it easy to perform setup adjustments using the MX134 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 MX134 Automatically Switches Operating Modes according to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last used for each input. When switching from one input to another, the selected mode for each will be active.

• Separate Listen and Record 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 for Zone A. Separate Record and Listen Circuits allow recording of one program source while listening to another.

• LED Channel Status Indicators

The MX134 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 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 Volume 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 Players with a built-in processor.

• THX® Signal Processing

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 Movie Sound Tracks 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 Loudspeakers, while sending bass to a Subwoofer System. Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ lets you easily set up your Home Theater System for an optimum listening position.

• Dual Zone and Additional Expansion

The MX134 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 Zone A selected program. A rear panel connector is provided to interface with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four additional Remote A/V Zones.

• 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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Dimensions

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX134. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MX134 into cabinets.

17-1/2"

44.45cm

Front View of the MX134

17"

43.18cm

7 -1/8" 7 -5/8"

18.10cm 19.37cm

Rear View of the MX134	6 -5/16"
	16.03cm

13 -1/4"

33.66cm

18-1/2"

46.99cm

17"

43.18cm

Side View of the MX134

3/16" 6-1/2" 0.48cm 16.51cm

13/16"

14-1/16"

7/8"

2.06cm

35.72cm

2.22cm

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Installation

Installation

The MX134 can be placed upright on a table or shelf,

side of the A/V Control Center, so that airflow is not ob-

standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a

structed. Allow 21 inches (53.34cm) depth behind the front

piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet

panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch (2.9cm) in front of the mounting

may be removed from the bottom of the MX134 when it is

panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation

custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together

hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in

with the mounting screws should be retained for possible

the drawing.

future use if the MX134 is removed from the custom instal-

lation and used free standing. The required panel cutout,

ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide

adequate ventilation

for your MX134. Cool

17-1/16"

operation ensures the

43.34cm

longest possible oper-

ating life for any elec-

tronic instrument. Do

MX134 Front Panel

not install the MX134

6 -5/8"

directly above a heat

Custom Cabinet Cutout

16.83cm

generating component

such as a high pow-

ered amplifier. If all

the components are

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

installed in a single

Cabinet

cabinet, a quiet run-

Front

ning ventilation fan

Panel

can be a definite asset

in maintaining all the

system components at

the coolest possible

MX134 Side View

operating temperature. in Custom Cabinet

A custom cabinet

installation should

provide the following

Support

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

Chassis

1"

minimum spacing di-

Shelf

Spacers

2.54cm

mensions for cool op-

eration. Allow at least

2 inches (5.08cm)

13"

above the top, 2

33.02cm

inches (5.08cm) be-

MX134 Bottom View

low the bottom and 1

in Custom Cabinet

14-1/4"

Cutout

13"

15"

inch (2.54cm) on each

36.20cm

Opening

33.02cm

38.10cm

for

Ventilation

10-7/8"

27.64cm

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	SUM A Data Port for
CONTROLLER con-	connections to the
nects to the McIntosh	other McIntosh Com-
Multizone Controller	ponents
Input B

IR POWER On/	RS232 connector
Off for Zone A	for connection to a
or B external	computer or other
Sensors	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

KEYPADS ZONE A and B for a McIntosh Keypad or IR room sensor

Connect the MX134 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage

POWER CONTROL A and B send a turn On/Off signals to a McIntosh Power Amplifier for each Area

IR INPUTS for Zone A or B external Sensors

ACC sends a turn

On/Off signals to

McIntosh Source

Components

VIDEO sends a	DATA Ports send sig-
turn On/Off sig-	nals to compatible
nals to McIntosh	source components to
Video Source	allow remote control
Components	operation

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Rear Panel Audio and Digital Connections

DIGITAL INPUTS CD2, TV and DVD 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 A control

INPUTS for analog audio signals from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, TAPE or AUX components

DIGITAL INPUTS CD1, SAT, and LV receive a digital audio signal from the Optical Output of a component

OUTPUTS VCR 1 and 2 supply analog audio record signals for recorders

TUNER INput/OUTput allows for connecting an external tuner to the MX134 when the optional TM1 Module is not installed inside or Tuner Audio Output Signals when the TM1 is installed inside the MX134

DIGITAL OUTPUTS both optical and coaxial, provide a digital audio signal to an external digital processor

ZONE B OUTPUTS send a two channel signal from the analog inputs as selected by the INPUT B Control

The eight channel EXTERNAL INPUTS accept audio signals from a component or external processor

ZONE A OUTPUTS send all eight audio channel signals to power amplifier inputs

MULTI-CHANNEL AMPlifier connector accepts a 25 conductor cable that connects all audio and power control signals to a McIntosh Power Amplifier

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COMPONENT INPUTS receive Component Video (Y, PR and PB) Signals from two Component Video Sources

Rear Panel Video Connections

	OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2
	supply Composite Video	Note: If the MX134 A/V System Control
	Signals for recorders
		Center has the TM1 AM/FM
		Tuner Module installed, proceed
		to page 53 for Rear Panel
		Antenna Connection Information.

OUTPUT MONitor A	INPUTS for Composite Video Signals
sends a Composite or	from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD,
S-Video Signal to a	TAPE or AUX components
monitor/TV located in
Zone A

OUTPUT MONitor B sends a Composite or S-Video Signal to a monitor/TV located in Zone B

COMPONENT OUTPUTS send	OUTPUTS for VCR 1
Component Video (Y, PR and PB)	and 2 supply S-Video
Signals to the ZONE A Video	Signals for recorders
Monitor

INPUTS for S-Video Signals from a DVD, LV, VCR, TV, SAT, CD, TAPE or AUX components

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How to Connect Multizone and Control

How to Connect Multizone and Control

1.Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX134 DVD (input 11) Data Port to the McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player Data In Jack.

Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to the MX134, 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 MX134 HOME Data Port to the Home Controller Data In Jack.

3.Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the MX134 ZONE A KEYPAD Socket to a McIntosh WK-4 Keypad.

4.Connect a DB37 Cable, shielded straight through 37 conductor, from the MX134 TO MULTIZONE CON-

McIntosh CR16 Multizone Controller

IR Sensor

McIntosh WK-4 Keypad

TROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Controller Input B” socket.

5.Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX134 POWER CONTROL A Jack to the McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player Power Control In Jack.

6.Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player Power Control Out 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 PC-4 Power Control AC Outlet Strip Power Control Jack.

8.Optionally, connect a Data Control Cable from the MX134 IR INPUTS A to an external IR Sensor.

McIntosh Powered Subwoofer

Home Controller

McIntosh

Power

Control

McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player

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DVD-Audio/SACD Player

McIntosh Powered Subwoofer

How to Connect Audio and Digital Components

How to Connect Audio and Digital Components

The MX134 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 MX134. 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 a DB25 Cable, shielded straight through 25 conductor, from the MX134 MULTI-CHANNEL AMP Connector to the McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier Multi-Channel Input Socket.

2.Connect a cable from the MX134 DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD INPUT (Input F) to the McIntosh Coaxial Digital Output of the MVP841 DVD Player.

3.Connect a cable from the MX134 Analog Audio INPUTs (Input 11) to the McIntosh Audio Outputs of the MVP841 DVD Player.

4.Connect a cable from the MX134 SAT INPUT (Input B) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Satellite Receiver.

5.Connect a cable from the MX134 Left and Right Ana-

	log Audio INPUTs (Input 6) to the	VCR
	Left and Right Analog Audio Out-
	puts of the Satellite Receiver.

6.Connect a cable from the MX134 VCR1 Audio OUTPUT (Output 9) to the VCR Audio Input.

7.Connect a cable from the MX134 VCR1 Audio INPUT (Input 9) to the VCR Audio Output.

8.Connect a cable from the MX134 CD1 INPUT (Input A) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of the DVD-Audio/SACD Disc Player.

9.Connect cables from the MX134 EXTERNAL Audio

INPUTs to the DVD-Audio/SACD Disc Player Audio Outputs.

10. Connect a cable from the MX134 ZONE A SUBWOOFer OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Line In Jack.

Satellite Receiver

IN OUT

McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier

McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player

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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 MX134; Composite, S-Video and Component. The built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry can Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to S- Video; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite or S- Video Inputs to Component Video. Connect all of the available Source Component Video Outputs (Component, S- Video and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables to the MX134. This will assure that video is available to the Zone B and VCR Outputs.

1.Connect video cables from the MX134 DVD VIDEO INPUTS to the McIntosh Video Outputs of the MVP841 DVD Player.

2.Connect video cables from the MX134 SAT INPUTS to the Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver.

Monitor/TV

3.Connect video cables from the MX134 VCR1 INPUTS to the VCR Video Outputs.

4.Connect video cables from the MX134 VCR1 OUTPUTS to the VCR Video Inputs.

5.Connect video cables from the MX134 CD1 INPUT to the Video Outputs of the DVD-Audio/SACD Disk Player.

6.Connect video cables from the MX134 COMPONENT Video OUTPUTS to the Monitor/TV Component Video Inputs.

Note: If the Monitor/TV does not have Component Video Inputs, then connect the MX134 MON A S-Video or Composite Output(s) instead.

Note: If the MX134 A/V System Control Center has the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 54 for How to Connect Antennas Information.

Satellite Receiver

	DVD-Audio/SACD Player
	VCR
IN	OUT
To AC Outlet
McIntosh MVP841 DVD Player

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How to Connect for Zone B

How to Connect for Zone B

The MX134 is a Dual Zone A/V Control Center. For Zone B activation a McIntosh Sensor or Keypad together with a Power Amplifier and Loudspeakers are required. To provide the best video quality for Zone B, it is important to use high quality cables and keep the cable lengths as short as possible. If S-Video Connections are used, make sure that the cable’s signal carrying wires are individually shielded.

Note: If Zone B will not be connected at this time, proceed to step 5.

1.Connect a cable from the MX134 POWER CONTROL B Jack to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Power Control In Jack.

2.Connect a cable from the MX134 ZONE B OUTPUTS Left and Right to the McIntosh Power Amplifier Left and Right Inputs.

3.Connect a cable from the MX134 KEYPADS ZONE B to the McIntosh Keypad.

4.Connect a cable from the MX134 MON B S-Video Socket to the Monitor/TV video input.

5.Connect the MX134 to a live AC Outlet.

Monitor/TV

McIntosh WK-4 Keypad

McIntosh Power Amplifier

Right				Left
Loudspeaker				Loudspeaker

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Front Panel Controls and Sensor

Allows up or down adjustment for each trim parameter

Selects which of the eleven Audio/Video Sources or Tuner Signal is available for VCR Outputs, Zone B Audio Outputs and MONitor B Video Outputs

Adjusts the Listen Volume Level of all eight channels

Selects which of the eleven Audio/ Video Sources or Tuner Signal is available at the Zone A Audio Outputs, Component and MONitor A Video Outputs

IR (Infra Red) Sensor accepts IR signals directly from the MX134 Remote Control

Selects the parameter for making audio and front panel display adjustments

Selects the desired audio operating mode and selects the external eight channel input

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Front Panel Push-buttons and Switch

Blocks input selection commands coming from INPUT B (Zone B) to prevent interrupting a recording process

Move Up or Down through various selections and for Tuning Up or Down the AM or FM Broadcast Band when the optional TM1 Tuner Module is installed

Allows for the storing	Turns the MX134 On and
into memory various	Off , or resets all the
MX134 Settings	MX134 microprocessors

Selects different Back Channel Modes of operation

Press to go into Setup Mode to change the settings

Switches Off the	Allows for the selection
entire multizone	of various MX134
system	Functions

Move Left or Right through	Switches
selections and for scrolling	all AC
through the Tuner Presets	Power On
stored in memory, when the	or Off
optional TM1 Tuner Module
is installed

Activates the volume compression circuit, supported by selected Dolby Digital sound tracks

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