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McIntosh MVP851 Owner's Manual

McIntosh MVP851 Owner's Manual

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MVP851 DVD Audio / Video Player
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "MLP Lossless" and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of
MVP851
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, New York 13903-2699
Phone: 607-723-3512
FAX: 607-724-0549

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual MVP851 DVD Audio / Video Player Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “MLP Lossless” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of MVP851 certain U.S.
  • Page 2 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...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    25. When replacement parts are required, be sure the ser- vice technician has used replacement parts specified by McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the origi- nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Usually on the back cover of the DVD- Video Disc Container is a Globe Symbol with “Number(s)” or the word “All” inside it. The MVP851 is designed to play discs for Regions “1”, “1-3-4” and “All”. 8. The MVP851 Compact Disc Player is designed to play all...

  • Page 5: Connector Information

    Outputs. A PCM version of the decoded MP3 Signal is available at the Digital Audio Outputs. 10. The MVP851 will Play Video CD Discs, DVD-RAM Discs (4.7GB Type only, without the cartridge) and some DVD-R discs, however some recorded discs may not be able to play due to the condition of the recording.

  • Page 6: Introduction And Performance Features

    This unique design allows reading many different types of Audio and Video Disc Formats. • Advanced Transport The MVP851 has a new Disc Stabilizer with a honeycomb structure made from glass reinforced Polyphenylene Ether and helps the playback of warped discs. It utilizes a Trans- port with the advanced digital servo for faster, quieter and accurate operation.

  • Page 7: Dimensions

    MVP851 Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MVP851. There is additional infor- mation on the next page pertaining to installing the MVP851 into cabinets. Front View of the MVP851 Rear View of the MVP851 Side View of the MVP851 44.45cm...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation The MVP851 can be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its four feet. The four feet may be removed from the bottom of the MVP851 when it is custom installed as outlined below. The four feet together with the mounting...
  • Page 9 S-VIDEO OUTPUT sup- plies video signals to con- nect to an S Input of an A/V Control Center or other video component MVP851 Rear Panel Connections DATA IN receives operating data from a McIntosh Control Center Connect the MVP851 power cord to a live AC outlet.

  • Page 10: How To Connect Control, Analog And Digital Audio

    OUTPUT to the Optical Digital Input of a McIntosh A/V Control Center. How to Connect Control, Analog and Digital Audio 4. Connect Audio Cables from the MVP851 L and R AU- DIO OUTPUTS 2CH to the DVD AUDIO INPUTS on a McIntosh A/V Control Center.

  • Page 11: How To Connect Video And Ac Power

    C. Connect a video cable from the MVP851 P OUT- PUT to the P Component Video Input of the TV/ Monitor or other video component. 5. Connect the MVP851 power cord to a live AC outlet. McIntosh A/V Control Center Connect...

  • Page 12: Front Panel Indicators, Push-Buttons And Switch

    Standby Power On Indicator POWER Switch turns all AC power completely ON or Use to Pause Opens and during play Closes the disc tray for loading or unloading discs Starts STANDBY/ON disc Play Push-button switches the MVP851 ON or OFF (Standby)

  • Page 13: Front Panel Display

    Indicates the Indicates when a Preselected Track CD Disc (Audio or Play Mode is active Video) is loaded Indicates the Indicates when the Random Play A-B Repeat Mode Mode is active is active Indicates Indicates when a Repeat DVD Disc Mode is (Audio or active...

  • Page 14: Remote Control Push-Buttons

    Move forward or backward one chapter at a time on a DVD- Video; or one track at a time on a DVD-Audio Disc and CD Disc Use to stop disc play at any time Use to mark up to five starting points on a disc Use to select DVD Subtitle language and turn subtitles...

  • Page 15: How To Operate The Remote Control

    How to Operate the Remote Control The Remote Control is capable of performing both basic Operating Functions and Setup Options for the MVP851 Disc Player. Note: Refer to the “How to Operate Setup Mode” and “How to Operate” Sections of this manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 16: How To Operate The Setup Mode

    1. Press the Front Panel POWER Switch to ON. The Red LED above the STANDBY/ON switch lights to indi- cate the MVP851 is in Standby mode. To Switch ON the MVP851, press the STANDBY/ON Push-button. Refer to figure 1.

  • Page 17: The Following Listings Indicate The Factory Default Settings

    Setup Mode Default Settings The following listings indicate the factory default settings. Refer to the listed page number for instructions on how to change a default setting. MAIN SETTINGS FOR: Disc: Name Selection Audio Preference ... English ... 18 Subtitle ... Automatic... 18 Menu ...

  • Page 18: Subtitle

    Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD-Video Discs. 1. If the MVP851 is not already in the Setup Mode, press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to ac- cess the On-Screen Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figures 4 and 8.

  • Page 19: Menu

    Note: The Alternate Languages of French and Spanish may not be available on all DVD-Video Discs. 1. If the MVP851 is not already in the Setup Mode, press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to ac- cess the On-Screen Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figures 4 and 8.

  • Page 20: Ratings

    How to Set Ratings Some DVD Movie discs have encoded rating levels that allow the setting of the MVP851 to prevent children from viewing inappropriate movies in your absence. A password protected lock function, set by you, sets the rating limit for disc playback.
  • Page 21 Down directional Push-buttons followed by the SELECT Push-button. The On-Screen Message will indicate that the current disc in the MVP851 will now play. Refer to figure 14. 3. Continue next to Video Display Modes or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation.

  • Page 22: Tv Aspect

    Monitor/TV capable of dis- playing a Progressive Scan Signal is connected to the MVP851 and the Progressive Scan Mode is active on both the player and TV/Monitor. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu.

  • Page 23: Still Mode

    Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation. Black Level Control This allows configuring the MVP851 to match the Video Connection Type used between it and the Monitor/TV. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu.

  • Page 24: Speaker Setting

    A Multi-channel System can include a variety of Loud- speakers with various capabilities and placed in less than ideal locations. Changes can be made via the MVP851 On- Screen Mulit-channel Settings. These changes include Loudspeaker Size, Volume Levels and the distance from the Loudspeakers to the Listening/Viewing Area.
  • Page 25 ity for reproducing bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies. If a Loud- speaker can not reproduce bass frequencies down to 35Hz within -3dB of the midrange frequencies it is considered SMALL. 1. Press the Up directional Push-button twice fol- lowed by pressing the Left ton twice.
  • Page 26 How to Set Audio Parameters, con’t to one foot. The distance of the Left and Right Front Loudspeakers from the Listening/Viewing Area be- come the reference for measurements, as their signals are not delayed. If the Center and/or Surround Loud- speakers are closer to the Listening/Viewing Area then the Left or Right Front Loudspeakers subtract the mea- surement to produce a difference figure.
  • Page 27 Loudspeaker can be deter- mined, in the Listening/Viewing area, either by listen- ing or with a sound pressure meter. Level adjustments are made in small steps (1 dB) by using the MVP851 Remote Control Up or Down buttons.

  • Page 28: Front

    This feature either activates or deactivates the Digital Out- put Signals at the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Con- nectors located on the rear panel of the MVP851. 1. Press the SETUP Push-button on the Remote Control to access the Setup Disc Menu. Refer to figure 4 on page 18 and figure 8 on page 19.

  • Page 29: Dolby Digital

    Surround Sound Processor. The default setting allows the Dolby Digital Signal to be available at the Digital Audio Outputs. If the MVP851 is connected to an A/V Control Center or Surround Sound Processor without Dolby Digital Decoding capability perform the following steps below.

  • Page 30: Range Compression

    D. Range Compression The D. (Dynamic) Range Compression feature of the MVP851 allows for reducing the dynamic range of the au- dio signals of DVDs with the Dolby Digital Sound Tracks, that have a special encoded signal. The loudest passages are reduced in volume, while the softer passages are in- creased so they are still audible.

  • Page 31: Menu Language

    5. Continue next to Display Settings or exit the Setup Mode by pressing the RETURN Push-button and the MVP851 will return to normal operation. How to Set the Display Settings Menu Language This selects the language of the menus that will be seen on the TV/Monitor.

  • Page 32: Demo

    On Button Icon followed by the SELECT Push-button. This will start the On-Screen Demo. 5. To stop the On-Screen Demo press the SELECT Push- button. The MVP851 will return to normal operation. SETUP, con’t Figure 43B Figure 44...

  • Page 33: How To Operate

    Remote Control. Note: Some of the MVP851 operating functions such as Disc Languages, Video Angle or Menu Language are active only if the function is supported by data encoded on the disc.
  • Page 34 How to Operate the MVP851, con’t How to Play a Disc With a disc already loaded into the MVP851, press the PLAY Push-button on the front panel of the MVP851 or Remote Control. Refer to figures 52 and 53. Note: When a DVD Video or Audio Disc is first started, the Disc’s On-Screen Menu will usually appear...
  • Page 35 Reverse Function. Next Track/Chapter For each momentary press of the NEXT the MVP851 will advance to the next Track/Chapter. Re- peated momentary presses of the NEXT will allow for rapid selection of the desired Track/Chapter. Note: Continuously depressing of the NEXT will activate the Fast Forward Function.
  • Page 36 How to Operate the MVP851, con’t DVD-Video Direct Chapter Selection The MVP851 Front Panel Display indicates the Disc Chap- ter currently playing. An On Screen Icon also indicates the DVD Chapter Number currently being played, with the ability to select a different Chapter. Refer to figures 65 and Figure 65 1.

  • Page 37: Remote Control

    Access a Specific Time location on a DVD The MVP851 Front Panel and the On-Screen Displays in- dicate the Elapsed Time of the disc. A specific time on the disc may be accessed at any time by performing the fol- lowing steps.
  • Page 38 How to Operate the MVP851, con’t all the Tracks on a continuous basis. Refer to figures 68 and 69. 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button twice to access the second On Screen Icon. 2. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Third Icon from the left (Loop).
  • Page 39 Groups or random play of a specific Groups. Note: The MVP851 must be in STOP Mode with a DVD-Audio Disc Loaded, to activate the Play Mode Feature. A DVD-Audio Disc Group refers to how tracks have been arranged together on the disc for easier playback.
  • Page 40 How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 4. To cancel the Random Playback of All Groups, press the STOP Push-button twice followed by pressing the PLAY MODE Push-button once. Program Playback of Specific Group(s) and/or Track(s): 1. Press the PLAY MODE Push-button twice to ac- cess the Program Play Mode.
  • Page 41 Figure 78 Figure 79 Figure 80 How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 11. In a similar manner enter any selection additions to the remaining six Program Lines. Refer to figure 12. Start the Program Play Mode by pressing the Right...

  • Page 42: Front Panel

    Progressive Scan The Progressive Scan Circuitry in the MVP851 offers the highest possible picture quality available when the Compo- nent Video Outputs of the MVP851 are connected to a TV/ directional Push-but- Monitor capable of Progressive Scan. Unlike a conven-...
  • Page 43 Digital Re-Master Processing The optional Digital Re-Mastering Enhancement Circuitry in the MVP851 can improve the sound quality from Audio CDs by extending the frequency response beyond 20kHz. There are three different settings for the Digital Re-Master- ing. Digital Re-Mastering Setting 1 is intended to improve the Sound of Pop and Rock Music, Setting 2 for Jazz types of Music and Setting 3 for Classical Music.

  • Page 44: Digital Picture Mode

    How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 1. Press the DISPLAY Push-button twice to access the second On Screen Icon. 2. Press the Up directional Push-button to select the Digital Picture Mode. 3. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Icon to the right (Monitor) and up/down arrows will appear on the icon.

  • Page 45: Shift Position

    3. Press the Right directional Push-button to highlight the Icon to the right (Monitor) and up/down arrows will appear on the icon. How to Operate the MVP851, con’t 4. Press the Up or Down directional Push-buttons to select U1 and then press the Right button to highlight the Number in the “U”...

  • Page 46: Audio Specifications

    120 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts 220 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts 230 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts 240 Volts, 50/60Hz at 30 watts Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MVP851 for the correct voltage. Dimensions Front Panel:17-1/2 inches (44.5cm) wide, 5-3/8 inches (13.7cm) high, depth behind front mounting panel is 15...

  • Page 47: Packing Instruction

    If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Repair Department of McIntosh Laboratory. Please see the Parts List for the correct part numbers.
  • Page 48 McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 McIntosh Part No. 04082801...

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