Introduction; Performance Features - McIntosh MX119 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Now you can take advantage of traditional McIntosh stan-
dards of excellence in the MX119 A/V Control Center as
the heart of your Home Theater System. The MX119 pro-
vides superior eight channel reproduction with the latest in
digital decoding combined with complete audio and video
switching. The McIntosh MX119 sets new standards for
accuracy in a Home Theater System.

Performance Features

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Balanced Inputs and Outputs
A pair of Balanced high level Inputs (assignable) and Front
Left, Center and Right Channel Balanced Outputs are pro-
vided.
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Moving Magnet Phono Input
There is a Precision Phono Preamplifier for Moving Mag-
net Cartridges.
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On-Screen and Multifunction Fluorescent Displays
A comprehensive On-Screen Display capability makes it
easy to perform setup adjustments using the Remote Con-
trol. The front panel display indicates volume levels, tuner
functions, input selection, operating mode and setup func-
tions.
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Automatic Mode Switching with Auto Memory
The MX119 Automatically Switches Operating Modes ac-
cording to the input signal. Zone A will memorize the Pre-
ferred Mode settings last used for each input.
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Separate Listen and Record Input Selection
The 6 Analog Audio/Video and 2 Analog Audio only Inputs
can be retitled for any desired signal sources. Any unused
input can be "turned off" so the input selector will skip
over it. The six Digital Inputs can be assigned to any of the
Zone A Inputs. 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 MX119 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 Signal Format Indicators
The MX119 includes eight LEDs on the front panel to indi-
cate what type of signal processing is chosen.
Introduction and Performance Features
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Pure Stereo Mode
When the Stereo Mode of Operation is selected for an ana-
log source the signal is amplified with no digital processing
placed in the signal path.
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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 auto-
matic 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 Volume and Tone Controls
A Precision Tracking Volume Control adjusts all eight
channels with tracking accuracy better than 0.5dB. Digi-
tally controlled bass, treble and loudness analog circuits
provide a wide range of tone shaping with no loss in tradi-
tional McIntosh sonic excellence.
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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.
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External Eight Channel Input
An external eight channel signal processor can be con-
nected 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 MX119 has the built-in ability to control a separate
remote audio/video zone with program selection indepen-
dent 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 addi-
tional 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 Diffus-
ers and Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs). This provides uni-
form Front Panel Illumination, together with the extra long
life of the LEDs.
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Glass Front Panel
The famous McIntosh Illuminated Glass Front Panel en-
sures the pristine beauty of the MX119 will be retained for
many years.
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