Video Processor
VP1000
Owner’s Manual
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.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.Agrounding 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.
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.
18.Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh VP1000 Video Processor ranks you at the very top among discriminating video viewers. 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: 607-723-1545
Fax: 607-724-0549
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
Copyright 2007 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Safety Instructions............................................................ |
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Thank You and Please Take a Moment............................. |
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Technical Assistance and Customer Service.................... |
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Table of Contents.............................................................. |
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General Information ...................................................... |
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Connector and Cable Information .................................... |
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Introduction....................................................................... |
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VP1000 Features............................................................ |
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Dimensions ....................................................................... |
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Installation........................................................................ |
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Rear Panel Connections (Separate Sheet)..... |
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Connection Diagrams (Separate Sheet)........ |
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Remote Control: |
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Operation: |
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Front Panel Push-buttons, Indicators and Control.......... |
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How to Setup the VP1000........................................... |
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How to Operate the VP1000...................................... |
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How to Operate Zone B.................................................. |
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How to use the On-Screen Menu............................... |
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Additional Information: |
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Block Diagram (Separate Sheet)............................... |
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Specifications................................................................... |
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Packing Instruction.......................................................... |
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Table of Contents and General Information
General Information
1.The Main AC Power going to the VP1000 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 VP1000 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.
2.For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the VP1000 Video Processor.
3.The McIntosh VP1000 is designed to be used with the McIntosh AP1000 Processor. It also integrates with the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Centers including the MX136, MX135, MX134, MX132, MX120 or MX119.
4.When the VP1000 (Zone A) is used with one of the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Centers it is important to connect the SUM A Data Port to the VP1000 DATA A IN Jack.
5.The VP1000 (Zone B) Data B Port may also be connected to one of the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Centers Zone B Sum Data Stream via the Zone B Keypad connection. The MX132 uses a five pin plug and the rest of the MX Series A/V Control Centers use a RJ-45 Connector Plug. If there are already connections made to the Zone B Keypad Connector a “Y” adapter will also be needed. Refer to the appropriate figure below for adapter pin connections.
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Data Ground Data Signal
6.When the VP1000 is used with a McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Center, the MX A/V Control Center Setup On-Screen Menu can viewed by connecting the Zone A Composite Video Output to one of the VP1000 Composite Inputs.
7.The IR Inputs (Zone A and Zone B), with 1/8 inch mini phone jacks, are configured for non-McIntosh IR sensors such as a Xantech Model 291-80. To avoid possible interaction, disable the VP1000 Front Panel Sensor with the switch recessed in an opening on the bottom cover near the Front Panel, left side.
8.The VP1000 On-Screen Menu is designed to be viewed primarily on a HD (High Definition) TV/Monitor with a minimum resolution of 720p (1280x720). When viewed on a SD (Standard Definition) TV/Monitor with a resolution of 480i (720x480) the sides of the menu may not be visible. This occurs due to the NTSC Overscan Standard.
9.The VP1000 is designed to accept video signals with resolutions up to 1920x1080i at 60Hz. It will accept a 1920x1080p input signal for processing and may be selected for either Zone A or Zone B HDMI Monitor Output (but not both simultaneously).
10.The VP1000 is in compliance with industry standards for protection of copyrighted video/audio materials, DRM (Digital Rights Management). The protection is known as HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection). When the VP1000 receives a digital signal containing the HDCP digital flag, via an HDMI Input (HD1-HD4), the signal may only be viewed on a TV/ Monitor with HDCP compliant circuitry built-in and is connected to a VP1000 HDMI Output connector. The VP1000 Component Video Ouputs, S-Video Outputs and Composite Video Outputs will have no output signal when the source selected contains a HDCP digital flag.
11.The Composite Video and S-Video Monitor A/B Output Jacks are active only when the resolution of the VP1000 is set to 720x480i.
12.The VP1000 Monitor A Output Jacks can provide either a YPbPr or RGB Video Signal selected by the Front Panel RGB/COMP Push-button.
13.Availability of the VP1000 video processing options are dependent on the type of video output and the resolution settings.
14.When the VP1000 Video Processor is first connected to AC Power, it will go through an initialization process and various messages will appear on the Front Panel Information Display. After the word “READY” ap-
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General Information, con’t
pears, the VP1000 will go into the Standby Mode and is now ready to switch On.
15.When the symbol illustrated here is located on the product or on the packaging, it indicates
the product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it
is your responsibility to dispose of your
waste equipment by handing it over to
a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and elec-
tronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the McIntosh Dealer where you purchased the product.
Connector and Cable Information
Power Control Connectors
The VP1000 Power Control Output Jacks send and Power Control Input Jacks receive Power On/Off Signals when
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Note: The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is 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.
Data Port Connectors
The VP1000 Data In Ports receives Remote Control Signals from McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for connection. The IR Ports also use a 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug and allow the connection of other brand IR Receivers to the VP1000.
RS232 DB9 Connector Pin Layout
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HDMI Type A Connector
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Ground 
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8. TMDS Data0 Shield |
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Introduction
The McIntosh VP1000 Video Processor is one of the finest video scalers, video signal enhancers and video switchers ever created. The two zone video processor provides connections for various video input sources and output formats to monitors located in different rooms. The life like images produced by the VP1000 are like being there in person.
Performance Features
• Dual Zone with Multi-Monitor Connectivity
The VP1000 is two complete and independent Digital Video Signal Processors in one component. Up to four monitors may be connected per Zone, with outputs including HDMI, DVI-D1, Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video. This allows for extreme flexibility in any home environment. Both Zones could even be in the same room, providing a correctly scaled digital signal going to a front projector with a large screen and at the same time another scaled digital signal going to a smaller wall mounted flat screen monitor.
• Spatial Iteration
Input Signals of 480i (interlaced) or 1080i scan lines of video are first converted to 1080p (progressive) scan lines of video, using the latest in scaling algorithms. The 1080p signal is then analyzed using the processing of twelve different points spatially and three points temporally in the visual information. All of this special processing delivers the utmost in video clarity and image resolution.
•Digital Scaling with Dynamic Stretch Enhancement
All incoming Video Signals, both Analog and Digital, are scaled to match the aspect ratio and the native resolution of the display monitors connected to both Zone A and B, with no video processing artifacts. The Dynamic Stretch Enhancement Circuitry completely fills the display monitor screen regardless of the aspect ratio and resolution of the video source. There are user adjustments providing flexibility in determining the best image stretch without the side effects typically produced by the simple stretch processing built-in to most display monitors.
•Digital Picture and Edge Enhancement
An advanced algorithm allows adjustment of the gray scale values in both the light and dark areas of the video signal producing a more realistic image with greater depth. Most consumer products allow only adjustments to gray scale values in the light areas of the image. The unique edge enhancement circuitry provides a sharper image, result-
1 Using optional HDMI to DVI-D adapter available from your dealer
ing in a viewing experience far superior to conventional sharpness controls. This is accomplished by processing the video signal in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The results are smooth, vibrant, color-saturated images that are truly film-like in quality.
• High Bandwidth Circuitry
The VP1000 is able to deliver the highest-quality video images by utilizing ultra-linear components with an extremely wide bandwidth in excess of 300 MHz, which is over three-times the bandwidth commonly used for HDTV products. The Digital Video Internal Clock Exchange circuitry regenerates the high frequency digital processing clock from the incoming digital video signal thus providing superior performance when converting an incoming 1080i signal to 1080p scan output signal. This regeneration maximizes the video performance for displaying signals in true HDTV 1080p. There are seven individual settings allowing adjustment of the digital processing clock phase with respect to the video signal thus assuring the absolute best picture quality.
• High Definition PIP Modes
The VP1000 is one of the first Video Processors to allow two different video sources, both with High Definition signals, to be viewed in either Picture-In Picture or Pic- ture-By-Picture Modes.
• Automatic Synchronization Regeneration
The VP1000 automatically corrects for the unstable synchronization signals that are part of an analog video signal from sources such as VCR and Laser Disc players. The circuitry performing this correction is know as a Time Base Corrector (TBC) and is normally only found in professional broadcast equipment. By first processing the analog signal with the TBC, the best possible results are achieved with the Digital Scaling and the other Video Enhancement Circuitry.
• Enhanced HDMI Connectivity
The VP1000 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Circuitry goes beyond the typical HDMI implementation found in other products. Source components connected to the VP1000 using the HDMI connections are requested to provide the Highest Resolution Digital Video and Audio Signals independent of the capability of components connected to the VP1000 HDMI Outputs.
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Introduction and VP1000 Features
The HDMI Output Circuitry analyzes any possible signal delays caused by the interconnect cable and will automatically compensate up to the maximum recommended cable length.
• Information Displays
The Multifunction Front Panel Display indicates various information including Source Selection and Output Resolution. The Menu Options and Adjustments are also displayed On-Screen including Aspect Ratio and various video settings. The Front Panel Display intensity is also adjustable.
• Precision Technology
The VP1000 uses the latest in design technology including impedance matched multilayer surface mount circuitry providing wideband, low-noise video processing.
• Remote Control and External Sensor Inputs
The Remote Control together with provisions to connect external sensors, provides control of the VP1000 operating functions.
• Total Component Integration
The VP1000 is designed to work seamless with the McIntosh AP1000 Audio Processor and the McIntosh MDLP1 Digital Video Projector. It also integrates with the McIntosh MX Series A/V Control Centers including the MX136, MX135, MX134, MX132, MX120 or MX119.
• Data Ports and RS232
There are Data Input Ports to allow communication between the VP1000 and other McIntosh components. An RS232 Port also permits two way communication with other components.
• Power Control Outputs
Power Control connections for convenient Turn-On of McIntosh Components and Accessories is included.
• Special Power Supply
Fully regulated Power Supplies ensure stable noise free operation even though the power line varies.
• Extruded Side Panels
The sides of the VP1000 are extruded aluminum panels with a bead blast textured surface and a black anodized finish.
• Fiber Optic Solid State Front Panel Illumination
The even Illumination of the Front Panel is accomplished by the combination of custom designed Fiber Optic Light Diffusers and extra long life Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). The glass Front Panel ensures the pristine beauty of the VP1000 will be retained for many years.
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Dimensions
Dimensions
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your VP1000. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the VP1000 into cabinets.
Front View of the VP1000
Rear View of the VP1000 |
120V |
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5/8" 1.59cm
Side View of the VP1000
13/16" 2.06cm
17-1/2"
44.45cm
17-1/16"
43.34cm
13 -1/4"
33.65cm
18-3/8"
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17"
43.18cm
14"
35.56cm
5-3/8"
13.69cm 6" 15.24cm
4-5/8"
11.75cm
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0.48cm 4-13/16" 12.22cm
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Installation
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 Video Processor, so that airflow is not obstructed. Allow 19-1/2 inches (49.53cm) depth behind the front panel. Allow 1-1/8 inch (2.9cm) 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"
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Rear Panel Connections
Rear Panel Connections
The identification of Rear Panel Connections for the VP1000 Video Processor is located on a separate folded sheet contained in the Owner’s Manual Packet.
Refer to separate sheet “Mc1A” for the Rear Panel Connections
VP1000 Video Processor Rear Panel
120V
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