McIntosh MX-135 Owners manual

A/V Control Center

MX135

Owner’s Manual

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549

The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS!

PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE

OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or

back. No user-serviceable parts inside.

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

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

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.

16. To completely disconnect this equipment from the a.c. mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from the a.c. receptacle.

17. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charge. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with reguards to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, and size of ground conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ground electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Example of antenna grounding as per

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

Safety Instructions

Thank Y ou

Your decision to own this McIntosh MX135 A/V Control Center ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit.

Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.

Please Take A Moment

The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:

Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name:

T echnical Assistance

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

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-1545 Fax: 607-723-3636

Customer Service

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

McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917

Table of Contents

Safety Instructions ............................................................. 2

Thank You.......................................................................... 4

Please Take a Moment ....................................................... 4

T echnical Assistance.......................................................... 4

Customer Service............................................................... 4

Table of Contents............................................................... 4

Important Information ....................................................... 5

Connector Information ...................................................... 6

Introduction ....................................................................... 7

Performance Features ........................................................ 7

Dimensions ........................................................................ 8

Installation ......................................................................... 9

Connections

Rear Panel Multizone, Control and Switch ..................... 10

Rear Panel Analog and Digital Audio Connections ........ 11

Rear Panel Video Connections ........................................ 12

How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control..... 13

How to Connect Digital Audio Components................... 14

How to Connect Analog Audio Components

for five or six channels .................................................... 15

How to Connect Video Components ............................... 18

How to Connect for Zone B ............................................ 19

Front Panel Features

Front Panel Controls and Sensor ..................................... 20

Front Panel Push-button and Switch ............................... 21

Front Panel Displays........................................................ 22

Setup Mode

How to Operate the Setup Mode ..................................... 23

Default Settings ............................................................... 24

How to Adjust for Loudspeaker Size............................... 26

How to Adjust Loudspeaker Time Delay ........................ 28

How to Adjust Loudspeaker Levels ................................ 29

How to Change the Input Setup....................................... 31

How to Change the Volume Setup................................... 37

How to Adjust Zone B Setup........................................... 37

How to Change the Advanced Settings ........................... 38

Operation

How to Operate the MX135 ............................................ 40

How to Operate the Trim Mode....................................... 43

How to Operate the Surround Mode ............................... 46

How to Make a Recording............................................... 48

How to Operate Zone B................................................... 49

Additional Information

Audio and General Specifications ................................... 50

TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module

TM1 Table of Contents.................................................... 52

Packing Instructions ........................................................ 59

Important Information

1. The MX135 A/V Control Center has provisions for adding an optional McIntosh TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module for Radio Station Reception. The TM1 is available from your McIntosh Dealer and can be installed at any time, usually while you wait. Refer to page 52 for additional TM1 information.

2. Before making any connections to the MX135, make sure the Main POWER Switch is in the Off position. Failure to do so could result in malfunctioning of some or all of the system’s normal operations.

3. All Zones in a McIntosh Multizone System (except for Zone A) are unbalanced Analog Audio Signals only. The Digital Audio Input Source Signals and Balanced Analog Audio Input Signals will not appear at any of the Zones (including Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a CR12 or CR16 when connected to the MX135). The Source Component Unbalanced Analog Outputs must be connected to the MX135.

4. The connection of a turntable to the PH/AUX Input jacks requires changes to be made in the SETUP Mode, refer to page 32. If a recording is made from the turntable and/or listening to a record in Zone B of the MX135 and Zones of a CR16 when connected to the MX135 both the INPUT A and INPUT B Controls need to be placed in the PHON position.

5. Connecting Cables are available from the McIntosh Parts Department:

Data and Power Control Cable Part No. 170-202

Six foot, shielded 2 conductor, with 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plugs on each end.

Control Center to Multi-Channel Power Amplifier Cable Part No. 170-631

Six foot, DB25, shielded, straight through, 25 conductor male-to-female cable.

Control Center to CR16 Cable Part No. 170-430

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

6. When the MX135 is connected to some McIntosh Multichannel Power Amplifiers with a 25 conductor cable, the amplifier meters may automatically indicate the output of individual channels during the Speaker Level Setup Operation. Refer to the Power Amplifiers Owner’s Manual for additional information.

7. When the MX135 is connected to a CR16 Controller Input B jack with the 37 conductor cable, do not connect a 25 conductor cable to the CR16 Controller Input A jack from another McIntosh Control Center.

8. When the MX135 is connected with a CR16, the MX135 provides fixed specific audio signals that match the CR16 Inputs. If the MX135 Inputs listed below are re-titled, the Inputs Titles on the CR16 will no longer match. For example, if the MX135 TV Input (7), is reassigned as DVD2, selecting the TV Input on the CR16 will receive the audio signals from DVD2.

MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs

0. TUNER

1. PH/AUX

3. CD2



TUNER 7. TV



AUX 8. LV



CD2 9. VCR1

  

TV LV VCR1

Important Information

MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs MX135 Inputs CR16 Inputs

4. TAPE 1

9. The MX135 Input Source Name “DVD” is equivalent to “VAux” on some McIntosh Keypads, Remote Controls and Audio/Video Control Centers.

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

11. When a McIntosh WK-2 Keypad or a R649 Sensor is to be connected to the McIntosh MX135 A/V Control Center that uses a RJ-45 Connector Plug instead of the “F” Coaxial Connector, connect the Center Conductor to Pin 1 and the Shield Conductor to Pin 2. Refer to the figure below.

“F” Connector

12. The Zone A and Zone B IR Inputs, with 1/8 inch mini phone

jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model 291-10. To avoid possible interaction, disable the MX135 Front Panel Sensor with the switch recessed in the bottom panel behind and to the left of the Sensor.

13. System Setup operations must be performed in the order

they appear in the Main System Setup Menu as they are interactive.

14. In order to hear bass frequencies below 80Hz, your system

must include either a Subwoofer or Large Front Loudspeakers.

15. When an assigned Digital Input and a matching Analog

Input are in use, the MX135 automatically searches first for a Digital Signal. If no Digital Signal is sensed, it switches to the Analog Input.

16. Certain DVD or Laser Video Disc Players that are

reproducing Digital DTS Signals into a MX135 Digital Input, may only produce noise from their Analog Outputs. If Zone B is turned on and that same input is selected, that noise will be heard.

17. There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected

to and selected by the MX135; 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 MX135 has Digital Video Processing Circuitry that will Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to S-Video; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite and/or S-Video Inputs to Component Video.

18. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s

manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the MX135 A/V Control Center.

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TAPE 1 11. DVD

Shielded Cable Data Signal

(to Pin 1)

Data Ground

(to Pin 2)



DVD

Pin 1 Pin 8

RJ-45 Plug

Connector Information

Keypad Terminal Connector

To use a WK-3 or WK-4 Keypad with the MX135, connect the shield and four leads of a shielded 4 conductor cable to a RJ-45 Connector Plug, according to the numbers listed below. There is a numbered connector built into each Keypad, which has a different pin out.

MX135 RJ-45 WK-3 and WK-4 Keypad

1. Signal Data 1. Supply Voltage Positive

2. Signal Data Gnd. 2. Supply Voltage Negative and Cable Shield 3. Cable Shield

3. N/C 4. Signal Data

4. Supply Voltage Negative 5. Signal Data Gnd.

5. Supply Voltage Positive

6. N/C

7. N/C

8. N/C

MX135 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. Subwoofer Gnd.

4. Subwoofer + 18. Left Surround Gnd.

5. Left Surround + 19. Right Surround Gnd.

6. Right Surround + 20. Left Back Surround Gnd.

7. Left Back Surround + 21. Right Back Surround Gnd.

8. Right Back Surround + 22. N/C

9. N/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.

Multizone Controller (DB37 Connector):

1. Accessory-On 14. LV-Left 26. CD-Data

2. SYS-Off 15. TV-Left 27. N/C

3. Sum Data 16. Aux-Left 28. N/C

4. DVD-Data 17. Tape 1-Left 29. Ground

5. LV-Data 18. Tuner-Left 30. DVD-Right

6. Aux-Data 19. CD-Left 31. VCR 1-Right

7. Tuner -Data 20. V ideo Power 32. L V-Right

8. N/C 21. Ground 33. TV-Right

9. N/C 22. Home-Data 34. Aux-Right

10. N/C 23. VCR 1-Data 35. Tape 1-Right

11. Ground 24. TV-Data 36. Tuner-Right

12. DVD-Left 25. Tape 1-Data 37. CD-Right

13. VCR 1-Left

Power Control Connector

The MX135’s Power Control Outputs provide a 5 volt signal. Use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug to connect to the Power Control Input on other McIntosh Components.

Positive

N/C

Negative

Data and IR Input Port Connectors

The MX135’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 MX135.

Note: The MX135 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

Power Switch Set to Off

Data Signal

N/C Ground

XLR Connectors

Below is the Pin configuration for the XLR Balanced Input and Output Connectors on the MX135. Refer to the diagram for connection:

PIN 1: Shield/Ground PIN 2: + Signal PIN 3: - Signal

Pin 2 Pin 1 Pin 3

IR Input Port Connector

with Rear Panel IR

Power Switch Set to On

Data Signal

Ground

+12Volts

Introduction

Introduction and Performance Features

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh standards of excellence in the MX135 A/V Control Center as the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX135 provides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in digital decoding combined with complete audio and video switching. The McIntosh MX135 sets new standards for accuracy in a Home Theater System.

Performance Features

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Balanced Inputs and Outputs

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Two pairs of Balanced high level Inputs and an eight channel Balanced Output are provided.

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• Moving Magnet Phono Input

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There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Magnet Cartridges.

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• On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays

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A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Control. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner functions, input selection, operating mode and setup functions.

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Pure Stereo Outputs

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When Stereo Operation is selected for an analog source, pure, unprocessed stereo signals appear at the left and right front outputs.

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Adjustable Channel Level and Time Delay

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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.

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• Digitally Controlled V olume and Tone Controls

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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.

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• Video Switching with Digital Video Processing

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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.

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• Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory

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The MX135 Automatically Switches Operating Modes according to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Preferred Mode settings last used for each input.

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• Separate Listen and Record Input Selection

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The 11 Analog A/V Inputs can be retitled 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.

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• Latest in Digital Audio Processing

••

The MX135 incorporates the latest technology in digital multi-channel processing, including Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES and NEO:6.

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• LED Channel Status Indicators

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The MX135 includes twenty-four LEDs on the front panel to indicate what type of operating signals are being received, signal processing mode and the output format chosen.

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• External Eight Channel Input

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An external eight channel signal processor can be connected to these inputs as well as a DVD-Audio Player or Super Audio Disc Player with a built-in processor.

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• Dual Zone and Additional Expansion

••

The MX135 has the built-in ability to control a separate remote audio/video zone with program selection independent of Zone A, using a dedicated power amplifier and speakers. A rear panel connector is provided to interface with the CR16 Remote Control System to add four additional Remote A/V Zones.

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• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination

••

The Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uniform Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long life of the LEDs.

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• Glass Front Panel

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The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the MX135 will be retained for many years.

Dimensions

17-

3/4

45.09cm

7/8

22.54cm

Front View of the MX135

Rear View of the MX135

7/16

23.97cm

13-

1/4

33.66cm

17"

43.18cm

Side View of the MX135

18-

1/2

46.99cm

3/16

0.48cm

13/16

2.06cm

1/4

20.96cm

14-

1/16

35.72cm

17"

43.18cm

7/8

2.22cm

The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MX135. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the MX135 into cabinets.

Dimensions

Installation

The MX135 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. It also can be custom installed in a piece of furniture or cabinet of your choice. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MX135 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting screws should be retained for possible future use if the MX135 is removed from the custom installation and used free standing. The required panel cutout, ventilation cutout and unit dimensions are shown.

Always provide adequate ventilation for your MX135.

MX135 Front Panel Custom Cabinet Cutout

Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MX135 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

MX135 Side View in Custom Cabinet

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

MX135 Bottom View in Custom Cabinet

14-

36.20cm

operation. Allow at least 2 inches (5.08cm) above the top, 2 inches (5.08cm) below the bottom and 1 inch (2.54cm) on each

side of the A/V Control Center, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 21 inches (53.34cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1 inch (2.54cm) in front of the mounting panel for knob clearance. Be sure to cut out a ventilation hole in the mounting shelf according to the dimensions in the drawing.

17-

1/16

Cutout Opening for Custom Mounting

Cutout Opening for Ventilation

2.54cm

13"

33.02cm

for

13"

33.02cm

10-

7/8

27.64cm

Cutout

Opening

Ventilation

Notes: Center the Cutout Horitzonally on unit. For purposes of clarity, the above illustration is not drawn to scale.

Chassis Spacers

15"

38.10cm

21.11cm

Cabinet Front Panel

Support Shelf

1/4

43.34cm

5/16

Rear Panel Multizone, Control Connections and Switch

TO MULTIZONE CONTROLLER connects to the McIntosh Multizone Controller Input B

IR POWER On/ Off for Zone A or B external Sensors

SUM A Data Port for connections to other McIntosh Components

RS232 connector for connection to a computer or other control device

HOME Data Port connects to the optional HC-1 Home Controller

SUM Data Port for Zones A and B provides connections to the other McIntosh Components

Connect the MX135 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to information on the back panel to determine the correct voltage

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

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

IR INPUTS for Zone A or B external sensors

ACC sends a turn On/Off signal to McIntosh Source Components

VIDEO sends a turn On/Off signal to McIntosh Video Source Components

DATA Ports send signals to compatible source components to allow remote control operation

Rear Panel Audio and Digit al Audio Connections

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

DIGITAL INPUTS CD2, TV and DVD receive a digital audio signal from the Coaxial Output of a component

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

ZONE A FIXED OUTPUTS send a fixed line level, two channel analog signal as selected by the INPUT A control

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

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

TUNER INput/OUTput allows for connecting an external tuner to the MX135 when the optional TM1 Module is not installed or Tuner Audio Output Signals when the TM1 is installed in the MX135

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

ZONE A BALANCED OUTPUTS contain the program signals for all eight channels

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

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

BALANCED INPUTS for two channel component sources

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

Rear Panel Video Connections

COMPONENT INPUTS receive Component Video (Y, P

and PB)

Signals from five Component Video Sources

OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2 supply Composite Video Signals for recorders

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

Note: If the MX135 A/V System Control

Center has the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 53 for Rear Panel Antenna Connection Information.

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

COMPONENT OUTPUTS send Component Video (Y, P

and PB)

Signals to the ZONE A Video Monitor

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

OUTPUTS for VCR 1 and 2 supply S-Video Signals for recorders

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

How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control

1. Connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 DVD (input 11) Data Port to the McIntosh DVD Player Data In Jack.

Note: By adding a McIntosh Remote Control Translator to

the MX135, 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 MX135 HOME Data Port to the Home Controller Data In Jack.

3. Connect a 4 conductor shielded cable from the MX135 ZONE A KEYPAD Socket to a McIntosh WK-4 Keypad.

4. Connect a DB37 Cable, shielded straight through 37

McIntosh CR16 Multizone Controller

How to Connect Multizone, Data and Power Control

conductor, from the MX135 TO MULTIZONE CONTROLLER Connector to the CR16 Multizone “Controller Input B” socket.

5. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX135 POWER CONTROL ACC Jack to the McIntosh DVD Player Power Control In Jack.

6. Connect a Power Control Cable from the MX135 POWER CONTROL A Jack to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Power Control In Jack.

7. Connect a Power Control Cable from the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Power Control Out Jack to the McIntosh Power Control AC Outlet Strip Power Control Jack.

8. Optionally, connect a Data Control Cable from the MX135 IR INPUTS A to an external IR Sensor.

McIntosh Powered Subwoofer

IR Sensor

Home Controller

McIntosh Power Control

McIntosh WK-4 Keypad

McIntosh DVD Player

How to Connect Digital Audio Components

1. Connect a cable from the MX135 DIGITAL COAXIAL DVD INPUT (Input F) to the McIntosh Coaxial Digital Output of the McIntosh DVD Player.

2. Connect a cable from the MX135 SAT INPUT (Input B) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Satellite Receiver.

3. Connect a cable from the MX135 LV INPUT (Input C) OPTICAL DIGITAL INPUT to the Optical Digital Output of a Digital Audio Recorder.

4. Connect a cable from the Digital Audio Recorder Input to the MX135 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT.

How to Connect Digital Audio Components

Digital IN

Digital Audio Recorder

Satellite Receiver

Digital OUT

McIntosh DVD Player

How to Connect Audio Component s for five or six channels

How to Connect Audio Components for five or six channels

The MX135 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 MX135. 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 MX135 MULTI-CHANNEL AMP Connector to the McIntosh Six Channel Power Amplifier Multi-Channel Input Socket.

2. Connect a cable from the MX135 Analog Audio INPUTs (Input 11) to the McIntosh 2 CH Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player.

3. Connect balanced cables from the MX135 ZONE A BALANCED INPUTS 1 to the McIntosh Balanced Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player.

4. Connect cables from the MX135 EXTERNAL Audio

Digital Audio Recorder

VCR

INPUTs to the McIntosh 5.1CH Audio Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player.

5. Connect a cable from the MX135 Left and Right Analog Audio INPUTs (Input 6) to the Left and Right Analog Audio Outputs of the Satellite Receiver.

6. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR1 Audio OUTPUT (Output 9) to the VCR Audio Input.

7. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR1 Audio INPUT (Input 9) to the VCR Audio Output.

8. Connect a cable from the MX135 LV Audio INPUT (Input 8) to the Digital Audio Recorder Analog Output.

9. Connect a cable from the MX135 VCR2 Audio OUTPUT (Output 10) to Digital Audio Recorder Analog Input.

McIntosh Powered Subwoofer

10. Connect a cable from the MX135 ZONE A SUBwoofer OUTPUTS to the McIntosh Powered Subwoofer Line In Jack.

Satellite Receiver

Analog IN

Analog OUT

IN OUT

McIntosh Multichannel Power Amplifier

McIntosh DVD Player

Notes

How to Connect Video Components

There are three types of Video Signals that can be connected to and selected by the MX135; Composite, S-Video and Component. The built-in Digital Video Processing Circuitry can Up-Convert the desired Composite Input to SVideo; it will also Up-Convert the desired Composite or SVideo Inputs to Component Video. Connect all of the available Source Component Video Outputs (Component, SVideo and Composite), using the appropriate Video Cables to the MX135. This will assure that video is available to the Zone B and VCR Outputs. Refer to Input Setup Menu on page 34 for additional information.

1. Connect video cables from the MX135 DVD VIDEO INPUTS to the McIntosh Video Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player.

Monitor/TV

VCR

2. Connect video cables from the MX135 DVD COMPONENT INPUT 5 to the McIntosh Component Video Outputs of the McIntosh DVD Player.

3. Connect video cables from the MX135 SAT VIDEO INPUTS to the Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver.

4. Connect video cables from the MX135 SAT COMPONENT INPUT 1 to the McIntosh Component Video Outputs of a Satellite Receiver.

5. Connect video cables from the MX135 VCR1 INPUTS to the VCR Video Outputs.

6. Connect video cables from the MX135 VCR1 OUTPUTS to the VCR Video Inputs.

7. Connect video cables from the MX135 MON A COMPONENT OUTPUTS to the Monitor/TV Component Video Inputs.

Note: If the Monitor/TV does not have Component Video

Inputs, then connect the MX135 MON A S-Video or Composite Output(s) instead.

Note: If the MX135 A/V System

Satellite Receiver

Control Center has the TM1 AM/FM Tuner Module installed, proceed to page 54 for How to Connect Antennas Information.

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